Tools/Programs for the taskbar

Posted By: Rei_Ayanami

Tools/Programs for the taskbar - 02/09/12 22:51

Heyo,

Does somebody know if it is possible to write program that only draw into
the taskbar. I know that some programs have a mode [like iTunes] to do
that, though I would rather have transparency [for a beginning that would
be okay, too].

I have arranged some Rainmeter things with the "draw-over-everything"-mode,
but that is just not a nice way, since they I don't that ordering [and rather my
own plugin].

Thanks in advance!
Marian

Posted By: Quad

Re: Tools/Programs for the taskbar - 02/10/12 08:48

deskbands section: Link Another Link

Quote:

Deskbands

Note: Deskbands are no longer recommended for Windows 7. Use a taskbar button with a thumbnail toolbar instead. Your program may support both mechanisms for backward compatibility.

Display deskbands only if users opt in. Offer to show deskbands in your program's setup and properties, but the option must be turned off by default.
Keep deskbands compact and simple. Don't include any features directly on deskband windows that aren't accessed by most users in most scenarios. However, you can use menus to access less commonly used features.
Don't display programs in the taskbar that minimize to deskbands. Minimize to a taskbar button or a deskband, but not both.
Make sure that deskbands use screen space efficiently in both horizontal and vertical orientations. Doing so usually requires having orientation-specific layouts.

Posted By: Rei_Ayanami

Re: Tools/Programs for the taskbar - 02/10/12 13:06

I see, thank you!