There has been a discussion about the looks of TC on eforum.de before, but people who requested a better look were soon silenced by people who rather request enhanced functionality. And as Christian doesn't have all the time in the world (and isn't a designer, either), I think functionality is the way to go. Anyways, anyone can help out Christian by creating slick new icons, be it for the standard button bar, an ICL or the program logo itself.
Panos,
Could you please post a link to a non-interlaced version? IE 6.0 doesn't seem to be able to open it (starts loading, then only displays that red X).
TucknDar, Come to think of it, there is a point with this GUI-discussion. I mean, the screenshot on ghisler.com doesn't show the best of TC, I think. How about a "contest" or something, where those who wants to, can show off their TC, and we have a vote on which one represents TC the best... This setup could also be some sort of default for TC... Christian Ghisler should probably state his opinion on this, though.
(sorry if this suggestion has been brought up before)
Exactly this has been brought up on eforum.de some time ago in a thread where everyone posted a screenshot of his TC (was this the inspiration for Aezay?). My screenshot can be seen at http://thehacker.host.sk/myfiles/wc/ as wcscreenshot.png.
Hacker wrote:There has been a discussion about the looks of TC on eforum.de before, but people who requested a better look were soon silenced by people who rather request enhanced functionality. And as Christian doesn't have all the time in the world (and isn't a designer, either), I think functionality is the way to go.
Exactly this has been brought up on eforum.de some time ago in a thread where everyone posted a screenshot of his TC (was this the inspiration for Aezay?).
K, thanks for pointing this out to me. It seems that although it was brought up, nothing happened, so a new "request" isn't all that bad
And I certainly agree that Mr Ghisler should just spend time on the functionality of TC, after all that is why we use this tool!
bago, 4) The "Function buttons" are cool because they are 12 and when you press ALT, CTRL, SHIFT or a combination of them the button bar automatically change to the commands done with function keys if pressed with the key you have already "down": It would help very much new users in learning new keys.
Christian said something in that fashion that it would be difficult for translators and him to create and translate all these new strings (something in that direction).
You can’t do that step by its own! You will have to install WindowBlinds on your machine and apply the specific skin. Follow the first step and I’ll let you know which skin it is!
>2. How can I get the menus you're using (they are different from standard menus)
I am willing - and happy to design some nice minimalistic customizations regarding TC's GUI like a main icon a product logotype, GUI icons and stuff like that. I only hope I am able to make some room in my busy life to actual begin with this project.
But keep in touch with www.cresk.nl/cases to see some stuff in the near future.
cresk wrote:I am willing - and happy to design some nice minimalistic customizations regarding TC's GUI like a main icon a product logotype, GUI icons and stuff like that. I only hope I am able to make some room in my busy life to actual begin with this project.
But keep in touch with www.cresk.nl/cases to see some stuff in the near future.
>cresk
> But keep in touch with www.cresk.nl/cases to see some stuff in the near future.
Your work is exceptional cresk… please, have a word with Christian!
I think we can get something really good here. As Christian admitted he is not the artistic kind of fellow and so far we couldn’t find someone that is and at the same time uses TC!
As Christian said correctly before he didn’t make the step of using some cool icons that are available around for copyright reasons. So, if you are willing to provide your work for Christian and as a result the rest of us that will be cool! A tiny suggestion if I may… themed icons so that they can be appealing to everyone! Oh, and there is no rush. Take your time. Good things come slow!
Not to mention that you will see your name in the credits of TC!!!
"My only reason for still using M$ Window$ as an OS is the existence of Total Commander!" Christian Ghisler Rules!!!
The best solution would probably be some kind of skin plugin support. Does anyone know if such an extension already exists for Delphi? Otherwise I would have to do it myself. Currently I'm using mostly standard Windows interface elements, because they ensure the best compatibility with display adapters etc...
ghisler(Author) wrote:The best solution would probably be some kind of skin plugin support. Does anyone know if such an extension already exists for Delphi? Otherwise I would have to do it myself. Currently I'm using mostly standard Windows interface elements, because they ensure the best compatibility with display adapters etc...
A very simple yet very important step is to redesign the Win3.x lookalike icons. And Cresk is willing to help!
It would be also cool to see the icons on the menus as well but if I can remember correctly from the old forum Hacker remarked that this will need a new compiler that will increase the file size of TC as well. And we all know how much devoted you are Christian with the fit-into-a-single-disk concept!
"My only reason for still using M$ Window$ as an OS is the existence of Total Commander!" Christian Ghisler Rules!!!
Exactly this has been brought up on eforum.de some time ago in a thread where everyone posted a screenshot of his TC (was this the inspiration for Aezay?). My screenshot can be seen at http://thehacker.host.sk/myfiles/wc/ as wcscreenshot.png.
