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Do you use a Vertical Taskbar?

October 31, 2004 12:21:03 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I'm just curious to know how many people use a Vertical Taskbar.

In other words, should I bother with support for vertical layouts in a Windowblind?
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Reply #1 October 31, 2004 12:23:31 PM
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don't know if you're looking for positive or negative so... no, don't use vertical taskbar.



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Reply #2 October 31, 2004 12:27:43 PM
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It isn't a positive or negative type question really.
If a majority of responses are in favor of a vertical taskbar, then I will incorporate it in designs.

- Actually, it is a pain to do though and I think it ruins the look of a theme.
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Reply #3 October 31, 2004 12:31:37 PM
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I don't use them, but on the skins I've made, I've skinned them
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Reply #4 October 31, 2004 12:34:14 PM
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I think they need to be skinned. I don't use the Windows taskbar at all, but I skin them if I'm going to upload...... my $.02  
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Reply #5 October 31, 2004 12:56:02 PM
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Will do in the next one probably. I'm getting ready to submit a new blind and looking at it with a vertical taskbar makes the start button say.. "EEEEWWWWW".
Next time, I will plan that into the theme.
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Reply #6 October 31, 2004 12:56:51 PM
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I do not use them either but I agree that they need to be skinned for the ones that do. I do not use Quick Launch either but it is part of a totally skinned WB.
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Reply #7 October 31, 2004 1:10:29 PM
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Well, lemme take a second look before I submit then.
Too bad there isn't support for a Vertical Start Button though, because it REALLY skews your start button if it isn't a "square" one.
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Reply #8 October 31, 2004 1:18:57 PM
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I agree..... it's a pain, and if it really screws up your design, and you can't find a work-around, then don't include it. Just explain why it's not included, so verticle taskbar users know before they download..  

Seperate graphics and setting for vertical start buttons would be great wouldn't it? 

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Reply #9 October 31, 2004 1:26:19 PM
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If you want to add vertical taskbar support and the normal start button really isn't suitable then you can always make a seperate verticl taskbar substyle
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Reply #10 October 31, 2004 1:31:12 PM
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you can always make a seperate verticl taskbar substyle

That has never occurred to me........ simply genius, Tiggz!

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Reply #11 October 31, 2004 2:32:33 PM
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Tiggz...

If you want to add vertical taskbar support and the normal start button really isn't suitable then you can always make a seperate verticl taskbar substyle


Another reason why "YOU Da MAN"!!!
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Reply #12 October 31, 2004 3:00:43 PM
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Darn you Tiggs!There goes my reason for not making one.

I never use them,and my designs never worked well with them(but I never tried Tiggs way either)

Really it was just laziness...if I didnt use it ,I didnt make it.
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Reply #13 October 31, 2004 5:07:52 PM
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Quick Launch


If'n you don't want to skin these buttons, you can delete these images and the quicklaunch buttons will use the taskbar buttons. Actually solves the problem of the quicklaunch up arrow looking goofy with some button designs

Essencay notices the caliber of skinners replying here....you guys probably already knew this
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Reply #14 October 31, 2004 5:50:52 PM
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LiteSTEP has its own [or not, as the case may be]....
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Reply #15 October 31, 2004 6:09:03 PM
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Always use fullsized vertical, with expand/collapse, and make them for use with big icons, 72 or above, need special buttons to look ok
You must have one !
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Reply #16 October 31, 2004 6:27:54 PM
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Essencay - didn't know that. I tend to use the same image for the quicklaunch buttons but sometimes with different content margin settings. Do you mean it can stop that "half a button" effect on the expand arrow button for very rounded designs?
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Reply #17 October 31, 2004 7:16:41 PM
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Tiggz...yes it stops that
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Reply #18 October 31, 2004 7:41:09 PM
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I didnt know that
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Reply #19 November 1, 2004 11:23:15 AM
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I don't use them all the time, but I like to move my taskbar around a lot, top, bottom, and either side. So, yes, I do use vertical taskbars on occassion. I really appreciate when it is included, but it isn't too big of a deal if not.
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Reply #20 November 1, 2004 2:00:21 PM
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I try to avoid using ANY taskbar, but if I do have one, its either on the top or the bottom. I dont like the sides....
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Reply #21 November 1, 2004 3:35:10 PM
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Between OB & OD, my use of taskbars is more limited than it was. However, when I use one it's usually vertical. A few WB look odd but most don't come out too badly. Those that do, I either live with or change. I hate having to remember where I left it. Have enough of that with the car keys.



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Reply #22 November 2, 2004 3:52:33 PM
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vertical seems to take up more screen space
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Reply #23 November 2, 2004 4:26:28 PM
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No! Unfortunately it must be skinned for a skin to be complete. Tigg's idea is the only right way around it.
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Reply #24 November 2, 2004 5:17:40 PM
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vertical seems to take up more screen space


not when it autohides. I like as little in the way as possible.



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Reply #25 November 2, 2004 5:58:45 PM
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true,autohide can be very useful
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