Here is a brief explanation of some of the core programs in Object Desktop:
1 - WindowBlinds:
This is a program that skins (change the appearance) of what is called the "Explorer Shell", which is better known as the Taskbar, Start Menu, Window Frames, Titlebar buttons, Toolbar buttons, and Scroll bars.
2 - IconPackager:
This is a program which changes the system icons, including but not limited to - Folder icons, Drive icons, Start Menu icons, My Computer icon, Internet and E-Mail icons, and many file type icons. It also provides an additional tab in an icon's properties dialog to change that icons image manually.
3 - DesktopX:
This is a program that can do something as simple as providing the ability to run "Widgets" on your desktop (such as a weather forecast display, an analog clock, a calendar, etc.), and can also be used to create a complete alternative desktop. Note - this program is very open, and can be simple or very complex depending on how creative you want to be.
4 - ObjectDock:
Though not officially part of the Object Desktop suite of programs, this program provides an anchor point (dock) for placing icons to launch anything from system commands to program launching icons. The background of the dock can be changed, as can the icon images (which can be displayed at larger sizes than normal icons, and can be set to "zoom" - or enlarge - when you run the mouse over them).
There are also some programs used to create the skins and icons:
- SkinStudio is used to create skins for WindowBlinds and Windows Media Player.
- IconDeveloper is used to create icons for use in IconPackager (note - IconPackager already includes a 'package builder' function to assign and package themes).
I hope this answers some of your questions.
