Rainmeter Desktops(and all that jazz)

**Adretheon** · 07-01-09, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by yayupp

Cool program though! I can't wait to see the Zelda one!

Still stuck on those hearts. Got my MP bar to show my CPU usage. Gunna add a map at the bottom and have it linked to Explorer, tehehe get it

. I wanna find a use for the Rupees, but I couldn't think of what I could do with it.

I think after this, if I feel like it, I'll do one for Metroid.

**DancingCorpse** · 07-08-09, 03:09 AM

In case you were wondering why most weather tools for Rainmeter no longer work, check the following thread at the official forums to see why:
http://www.rainmeter.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=588

And here is a thread with a fix for it:
http://www.rainmeter.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=396

^^ That is a whole nother skin, BTW. I am still waiting for someone to post up replacement code.

**DancingCorpse** · 08-08-09, 01:12 AM

Ooooooh, lookie! A GUI for Rainmeter

Version 1.0 is now out!

http://lifehacker.com/5332071/rainme...op-to-everyone

Windows only: Rainmeter 1.0 not only includes the latest version of the very popular Enigma desktop, it has a theme manager and configuration tool—so you can set up a killer desktop without a line of code.

The latest release is packed with great features designed to take Rainmeter to the masses—instead of mucking around in text file configurations, the desktop customization beginner can start customizing their desktop immediately. The Enigma 2.5 desktop customization, complete with a quick-start configuration wizard, is included as the default theme to make the experience as user-friendly as possible.

The full list of new features includes:

* Theme manager that saves and loads Rainmeter themes.
* Configuration tool for the Enigma skin, to save all your personal settings.
* The Enigma theme automatically adjusts to your desktop resolution.
* Enigma reader skins now support RSS, Atom, Gmail inbox, and Twitter.
* Enigma music skin gets iTunes song information automatically; CD Art Display no longer required.
* Completely compatible with Windows 7 or Vista, and no more UAC issues.
* Text shadows, transformation matrices, and improved anti-aliasing.
* Plug-in support for iTunes, WiFi, and the recycle bin.
* An official forum for support, tips, and add-ons.

Once you've installed Rainmeter, the first dialog you'll come across is the Enigma quick start dialog, where you can drag widgets anywhere on your desktop you would like to place them, access help, themes, or change your personal settings.

The quick start dialog was introduced in the last release, but if you wanted to actually use the customization you had to edit text files to change any of the settings. This version includes a personal settings manager that can make all of the changes without requiring any code editing.

If the Enigma theme isn't your thing, you can still use the new Rainmeter Theme Manager to load or save a new theme, with a couple of other themes included.

With all of these excellent changes, the latest Rainmeter release is well worth a look for anybody interested in some serious desktop customization. Just make sure to share your desktop creations over in the Lifehacker Desktop Show and Tell Flickr pool.

**IRON MAN 2142** · 09-16-09, 07:04 PM

Just remembered about this

currently looking for good dark backgrounds

[img width=700 height=525]http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/Bluefire_010/aetsegseg.jpg[/img]

also how can i extend the sidebar box that comes with Enigma?
its too short as default

**FragRaptor** · 09-16-09, 07:08 PM

I hate you guys and your windows 7 :2

**IRON MAN 2142** · 09-16-09, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by FragRaptor

I hate you guys and your windows 7 :2

quit being noob and check that again
i run vista
and rainmeter runs on XP too

**FragRaptor** · 09-16-09, 07:18 PM

Yuck vista. Way to ruin my fantasies

**i8pptuakamonstercam** · 10-20-09, 07:46 PM

I am trying to do something with this background but i have no clue how to move my icons in designated areas.

[img width=700 height=437]http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1686/bg2h.png[/img]

**i8pptuakamonstercam** · 10-20-09, 08:09 PM

So I downloaded the new rainmeter1.0 and this is what I have so far.....yeah, I find the instructions a little confusing.

[img width=700 height=437]http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3259/best1.png[/img]

**i8pptuakamonstercam** · 10-21-09, 03:06 AM

ok guys sorry for the triple post.....but...lol i finally got it looking closer to something I want. I was just wondering how did you guys/what did you guys do to clear your desktop of all the icons.

Did you use widgets? did you use new box for it ...?