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    Objectdock help.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Vostro Guy, May 3, 2008.

  1. Vostro Guy

    Vostro Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, I know this isn't the objectdock help forum but I know many here use objectdock so I was hoping you could help me.

    I have objectdock on my computer, see here http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=3312681&postcount=3009

    My problem is that I cant figure out how to get certain utilities like a battery monitor or wifi monitor into the doc itself. I guess what I mean is that I dont know how to link certain things to the icon itself.

    I hope that makes sense and I appreciate the help. :eek:
     
    Vostro Guy, May 3, 2008
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  2. jahizen

    jahizen Notebook Consultant

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    ok, just an iCON? are teh actual UTILITY?..

    u can drag ANY icon into the object, from your desktop. or start. but you wont get an actual utility workin in there...lets say, like cpu meter...
     
    jahizen, May 3, 2008
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  3. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    If you're asking if you can add utilities like you'd find in Vista sidebar to the dock, the answer is no. If you're asking about creating shortcuts to such software, then just drag the shortcut icon to the dock to create a new shortcut for it there.
     
    Gintoki, May 3, 2008
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  4. Vostro Guy

    Vostro Guy Notebook Consultant

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    I see what you guys are saying.

    Certain things though I cant drag. Like the battery meter within windows xp, or the volume icon. I would like to have easy access to those things within the dock.

    If I cant drag those items into the doc, is there a way to create an icon that opens those utilities? Thanks
     
    Vostro Guy, May 3, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I noticed your taskbar is missing. So you are trying to add your system tray stuff into Object dock right?

    you might be able to get docklets that show the functions you need from objectdock site
     
    flipfire, May 3, 2008
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  6. jahizen

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    just go to the website, and browse, they have docklets for everything. its a hassle, in a way, but its worth it when u find an icon u like.
     
    jahizen, May 3, 2008
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  7. Vostro Guy

    Vostro Guy Notebook Consultant

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    well that's kind of what i am asking. once i have the icon, how do i link that icon so that it opens up the battery meter? thanks
     
    Vostro Guy, May 3, 2008
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  8. jahizen

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    just drag the original icon inthere....then, rite click it, go to properties, click change icon, go to the folder u placed the new icon at, and click that...and u good...
     
    jahizen, May 3, 2008
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  9. rsly33

    rsly33 Notebook Consultant

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    Thats wrong

    There are tons of docklets for objectdock and rocketdock including the ones he wanted (battery meter and wifi)
     
    rsly33, May 6, 2008
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  10. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    right click on the dock > add > then select what you want to add
     
    timtravel42, May 6, 2008
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