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Available to Object Desktop Subscribers
Published on August 3, 2007 By Alexandra In WinCustomize News

Stardock is pleased to officially announce that the beta of WindowBlinds 6 is now available for users of Object Desktop.  WindowBlinds 6 represents a whole new generation of Windows skinning with advanced new features such as animation overlays, blur glass effects on both Windows Vista and Windows XP, user created sub-styles, full font control, explorer backgrounds, complete Windows Vista skinning, faster performance, and much more!

The final WindowBlinds 6 will include 5 brand-new skins created by Stardock Design (a team up of many of the top skinners of all time including the Pixtudio team and Skinplant teams combined) to help demonstrate some of the new skins. 

More features and information will be released as the beta moves forward.

If you don’t have Object Desktop, visit www.objectdesktop.com to get it.

More info and screenshots found here.


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on Aug 03, 2007
Has anyone figured out how to change the sidebar skin???
on Aug 03, 2007
Has anyone figured out how to change the sidebar skin???


Double click it, then click Apply changes on the left.
on Aug 03, 2007

Probably just me but when I click on 'apply' - nothing happens   

Running Vista ultimate 32 bit.

on Aug 03, 2007
Double click it, then click Apply changes on the left


Tried that, nothing happens.
on Aug 03, 2007
I love it!

I was pleasantly surprised with the animations in Molten, but I ended up settling with Leo at about half transparency.
on Aug 03, 2007
Little info for those who use MSNPlus, make sure you tell Windowblinds 6 to not skin that program or MSN Messenger. I couldn't use Plus unless I changed the WB6 Settings.

Still loving 6 though!
on Aug 03, 2007
Love it, especially the ability to adjust the transparency level. One comment though - with skins that have a taskbar that doesn't stretch the entire width of the screen (Diamond for example) - if the Vista sidebar is running on screen, you can see where the transparent end of the taskbar is beneath the sidebar. This has been an issue since vista came out, any plans to fix?



The sidebar won't change here either after selecting the included one and clicking apply.
on Aug 03, 2007

Little info for those who use MSNPlus, make sure you tell Windowblinds 6 to not skin that program or MSN Messenger. I couldn't use Plus unless I changed the WB6 Settings.

Still loving 6 though!


No problems here on Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.5 and Messenger Plus! Live.
on Aug 03, 2007


You've gotten my attention

@ Frogboy

I was told that the new Object Desktop 2008 was coming soon.

Would it be simply better to wait for the 2008 version or just get the 2007 with free upgrade to Object Desktop 2008?

Share the light!

What are the advantages and disadvantages?
on Aug 03, 2007

The beta for SkinStudio 6 should be available next week.

  

Fuzzy Logic is champing at the bit...

on Aug 03, 2007
Would it be simply better to wait for the 2008 version or just get the 2007 with free upgrade to Object Desktop 2008?


The dates of Object Desktop are when a snapshot is taken of the suites at that time.  If you purchase OD electronically then the date is irrelevant as you get all the updates and any new Object Desktop specific software during your subscription period.


on Aug 03, 2007
What are the advantages and disadvantages?


Those are that we get all the good deals on new updates and software for Object Desktop.
And that comes with years of developements from which I must say has been something else.
Or lets say pretty dang good and getting better every year.

Starting with discounts for skins and other new products/software.
Plenty of good support and a very good way of keeping your computer customized too!

Actually there has been so much to say about the benefits here lately... that it's hard to put into words. These people work hard to please you and make the best product/software they can. For whatever year [2007-2008-2009-2010 and even going for 2011 myself for my sub.]

Just having the best is good enough and it is always the best here at Stardock/Wincustomize!!!
Thats a true benefit once you really look hard and see it!

Try it Saint and look on the bright side...

SGT   
on Aug 03, 2007
Okay...I haven't used WB in a long time (been using Vista aero), but all this talk of some new skins and improvements in WB6 made me download and try the beta. I'm glad I did!   Thanks to the WB team!
on Aug 03, 2007

@ Shelbygt_the_Car~!

Last time I checked, you weren't a frog hanging on two beautiful firm breasts.   


I know about Object Desktop and all. All I’ve always interested in were Windowblinds, Skinstudio, and IconPackager. Though I only want the above three software, I was thinking of getting Object Desktop and since version 2008 is set to be released in the near future, I was thinking if it would be best to simply wait.

That’s all
on Aug 04, 2007
Never mind about my previous message. I realized that the reason one can see the edge of the taskbar beneath the sidebar is due to the shading of the sidebar, not any problem with WB itself. It really does look odd with a light colored background however. Any chance for a sidebar background that is completely clear with no shading at all?
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