DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82 DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 7 Libraries Sat, 02 May 2026 16:44:52 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82 RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#12 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:07:53 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#12 DisplayFusion
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I agree with John, I think Libraries will be used in some cool new ways in future applications. I haven't quite worked out how I'm going to integrate libraries yet in 3.2. Right now I'm leaning towards just treating a library as a virtual folder, so you could add a Library to the list of "folders" that you want to use for the random image changer. This would be the easiest on my side, and would still take full advantage of the Libraries. Any thoughts?

I think at the very least being able to point DF to a 'virtual' Library folder would be a sweet addition. I do fear that the implementation of Libraries by MS will encourage people to be very sloppy about where they keep their files (for backups and such), but as it applies to DF... very cool. A DF user can right-click on an image anywhere on their computer and send it to a DF library of their choice. Can't wait! ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#11 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:39:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#11 DisplayFusion I agree with John, I think Libraries will be used in some cool new ways in future applications. I haven't quite worked out how I'm going to integrate libraries yet in 3.2. Right now I'm leaning towards just treating a library as a virtual folder, so you could add a Library to the list of "folders" that you want to use for the random image changer. This would be the easiest on my side, and would still take full advantage of the Libraries. Any thoughts? ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#10 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:40:46 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#10 DisplayFusion
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Kewl - If you have DF create its own library, then we could, as users, link to any folders that have images we wish to use as WP / rotating wallpapers - Great idea Ben!

Jon could even code it so that the library used its own icon and would store a copy of the .XML file as a backup in case someone were to do a system restore- then instead of having to re-setup the library and add the folders, a simply copy and *poof* everything is back as it was after the initial setup.

Ben, you've just given me an idea for (several) different applications that can also make use of these libraries in a similar fashion.

Group hug! :-D ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#9 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:15:22 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#9 DisplayFusion Kewl - If you have DF create its own library, then we could, as users, link to any folders that have images we wish to use as WP / rotating wallpapers - Great idea Ben!

Jon could even code it so that the library used its own icon and would store a copy of the .XML file as a backup in case someone were to do a system restore- then instead of having to re-setup the library and add the folders, a simply copy and *poof* everything is back as it was after the initial setup.

Ben, you've just given me an idea for (several) different applications that can also make use of these libraries in a similar fashion. ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#8 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:03:29 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#8 DisplayFusion Libraries are an awesome new feature in Win7, no doubt about that. DF 3.2 will have full support for them. :) ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#7 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:54:31 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#7 DisplayFusion Incidentally, creating your own libraries and even changing the icons from the defaults is dead simple.

I have multiple libraries created for folders that I access on a regular basis, as seen in the screen shot below, and I have the .XML files saved to an alternate location so that I can always copy them back on an OS reinstall, saving me the headache of having to manually configure them again and again when I reinstall W7 (usually b/c of a new build). ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#6 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:19:17 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#6 DisplayFusion @Nevember: Welcome to testing, and thanks for your quick feedback. :) ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#5 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:15:56 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#5 DisplayFusion I just want to add my vote to this wonderful idea! The more I use libraries on Seven, the more I like them. ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#4 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:59:06 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#4 DisplayFusion I gave some serious thought about working this into the 3.1 release, but I already had enough on my plate with the TitleBar Buttons and the Taskbar changes. :) ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#3 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:55:36 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#3 DisplayFusion
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I absolutely have, but I don't want to delay the 3.1 release any further. This is planned for 3.2. :)

Ah, you're always one step ahead of me. :-D ]]> RE: Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#2 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:22:24 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82#2 DisplayFusion I absolutely have, but I don't want to delay the 3.1 release any further. This is planned for 3.2. :) ]]> Windows 7 Libraries https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:08:45 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-7-libraries/?ID=f2d98ff0-fa0f-4a1b-b555-ed2b809e6e82 DisplayFusion Jon, just occurred to me: In W7, you can add any file or directory to a "Library". Let's say you create a wallpaper Library. You can then add whatever you want to this Library, regardless of where it is on the hard drive. This is ideal for things like wallpapers.

Question: Have you looked into DF supporting Libraries? This will be big. ]]>