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i found a working start menu docklet for OD+2

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April 1, 2010 8:14:54 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

http://wincustomizetest.com/explore/objectdock/2373/

this works, it looks like it's just pulling up the actual start menu from the windows taskbar, but as long as it works, thats good enough until the build in one works better.

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MichaelG04
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Reply #1 April 1, 2010 8:35:04 AM
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So...what's the issue with the "built in one"?

Works for me just fine.

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MichaelG04
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Reply #2 April 1, 2010 8:55:26 AM
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Quoting Jafo,
reply 1
So...what's the issue with the "built in one"?

Works for me just fine.

I don't know about other OS', but on W7 x64, the right side of the start menu is missing when it is activated by the built in start menu docklet. This might actually be a conflict between the docklet and WindowBlinds. I haven't even tried it with Aero.

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MichaelG04
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Reply #3 April 1, 2010 9:02:35 AM
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Quoting Mirsguy,
reply 2

Quoting Jafo, reply 1So...what's the issue with the "built in one"?

Works for me just fine.
I don't know about other OS', but on W7 x64, the right side of the start menu is missing when it is activated by the built in start menu docklet. This might actually be a conflict between the docklet and WindowBlinds. I haven't even tried it with Aero.

it works with Aero no prob, and it can be done as the start menu docklet in Nexus Dock works just fine, and pops up wherever the docklet is

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MichaelG04
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Reply #4 April 1, 2010 9:03:14 AM
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I don't know about other OS', but on W7 x64, the right side of the start menu is missing when it is activated by the built in start menu docklet. This might actually be a conflict between the docklet and WindowBlinds. I haven't even tried it with Aero.

Running with Aero...in 7 64bit....just fine....has been for weeks, now...

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MichaelG04
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Reply #5 April 1, 2010 9:43:44 AM
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right, but uh, i would like to use all the stardock apps i purchase, hoping they work together, unlike cursorFX and multiplicity

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Reply #6 April 1, 2010 11:03:48 AM
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I think this might be an example of what MichaelG04 is talking about.  Win7 Home premium, 32 bit, running OD2 and Windowblinds using the Cinnabar skin.  The right side of the start menu is transparent.



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MichaelG04
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Reply #7 April 1, 2010 11:19:33 AM
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indeed. Same results here when using a windowblinds skin (any). Also noted that when using Aero the right side of the start menu has the small white border missing.

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MichaelG04
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Reply #8 April 1, 2010 11:46:06 AM
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Quoting Phoon,
reply 7
indeed. Same results here when using a windowblinds skin (any). Also noted that when using Aero the right side of the start menu has the small white border missing.

I agree the right side does not appear to be there, but it really is i ran my mouse over the right side and items showed on mouseover, but other wuise it appears to completly transparent

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Reply #9 April 1, 2010 12:53:10 PM
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I get the same when using any Windowblinds skin.

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Reply #10 April 1, 2010 1:11:56 PM
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The start menu shows the same right hand side painting issue with Aero on Windows 7 as its an OS level issue rather than a WindowBlinds one.

On some machines the right hand side may appear solid black with Aero and on others it may appear transparent blue (with blur under it)  It depends on your Aero theme settings.

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Reply #11 April 1, 2010 1:44:41 PM
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Quoting Neil Banfield,
reply 10
The start menu shows the same right hand side painting issue with Aero on Windows 7 as its an OS level issue rather than a WindowBlinds one.

On some machines the right hand side may appear solid black with Aero and on others it may appear transparent blue (with blur under it)  It depends on your Aero theme settings.

why does it have to be an OS level issue?  it works just fine with Nexus Dock and windowsblind skins, so i think it's an OD2 issue

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Reply #12 April 1, 2010 6:24:59 PM
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Running with Aero...in 7 64bit....just fine....has been for weeks, now...

 

I am having the Same Problem with the start menu as others I am running Windows 7 Proffesional x64.

I have tried it on my laptop and the same problem windows 7 home premium x64

I ask Jafo

Does the menu have the Entire border around it or is it just a semi transparent background minus the border?

or does it look like this

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/6423/meni.png

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Reply #13 April 1, 2010 6:32:09 PM
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WinMonster2 ....read Neil's response in #10 ....that WILL be the definitive answer as he 'wrote' Windowblinds and thus will know more about the OS GUI than most....

Yes, my start menu is Aero -blue-semi-transparent...but it functions just fine.

If Neil says it's not a WB issue then I'll take his word for it....as WB currently isn't loaded...

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Reply #14 April 1, 2010 8:16:23 PM
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Quoting MichaelG04,
reply 11



Quoting Neil Banfield,
reply 10
The start menu shows the same right hand side painting issue with Aero on Windows 7 as its an OS level issue rather than a WindowBlinds one.

On some machines the right hand side may appear solid black with Aero and on others it may appear transparent blue (with blur under it)  It depends on your Aero theme settings.


why does it have to be an OS level issue?  it works just fine with Nexus Dock and windowsblind skins, so i think it's an OD2 issue

My point was that it isn't a WindowBlinds problem.  As it happens the same issue happened with Parallels 5 for the Mac.

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Reply #15 April 1, 2010 9:31:18 PM
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gotcha neil, sorry my misunderstanding

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MichaelG04
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Reply #16 April 1, 2010 10:03:46 PM
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WinMonster2 ....read Neil's response in #10 ....that WILL be the definitive answer as he 'wrote' Windowblinds and thus will know more about the OS GUI than most....

Yes, my start menu is Aero -blue-semi-transparent...but it functions just fine.

If Neil says it's not a WB issue then I'll take his word for it....as WB currently isn't loaded...

 

I understand your's and Neil's Point of view

but, you have to admit loading window blinds makes problem worse

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