Published on April 6, 2002 By _Martin_ In WinCustomize News
I've noticed a continuing trend to make DesktopX themes for a variety of resolutions.

I understand the inclination to do this, it appears easier to just switch resolution, move some objects and resave.

However, it is in fact a poor long term strategy if you intend to improve and update your theme. Think about it - every time you tweak the theme you need to do it several times, at each resolution!

DesktopX provides functionality to allow to to scale objects relative to the screen size and position relative to screen edges.

DX also allows you to reposition objects on resolution change.

It's easy to do, check out Blue Ice(https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?SkinID=1709&library=3) as an example of how to achieve the effect looking particularly at the bars and menus down the side.

Additional Blue Ice modules can be found here https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?AuthorID=325
Comments
on Apr 06, 2002
today is my birthday...... just thought you all should know....and btw i got the first post
on Apr 06, 2002
ave the good birthay
on Apr 07, 2002
it's totally wicked!
on Apr 07, 2002
Hmm birthday .. resizing ... can't quite work out the link, but happy birthday anyway!
on Apr 08, 2002
That's an awesome example of what DesktopX can do...
on Apr 08, 2002
Thanks DavidK. I hope others find it as inspirational and it drives then on to maximise DX's power.
on Apr 11, 2002
Yeh that's awesome