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SteveC
May 24, 2005, 09:06 PM
I'm in the process of "sprucing up" my icons in Tiger on my new iMac. :)

I like what I've done so far, maybe solely on the basis that they're *different* from the default icons now. Attached are pics of what I've one so far. :) All icons are from iconfactory.com

Now to the main reason I am posting this topic: Does anyone have a great icon to replace the generic Applications folder icon? I'm looking for something to replace that, and also the Home icon.

Any ideas or suggestions...? Please share them! :)


Abstract
May 24, 2005, 09:50 PM
Sorry, but your new music icon is worse than the default one. The default one was so clearly music, and now its not as clear. That speaker or whatever it is takes a second to think about.
SteveC
May 24, 2005, 10:00 PM
Sorry, but your new music icon is worse than the default one. The default one was so clearly music, and now its not as clear. That speaker or whatever it is takes a second to think about.
That's fine. I don't disagree. :p I have in no way committed to stay with those. But do you have any suggestions to offer? I am working to find Applications and Home icons, so if you can help, please do.
G5Unit
May 24, 2005, 10:12 PM
Try using minium icon set.
Kosher Terror
May 25, 2005, 01:57 AM
Here is my current setup. I use the Minium icon set with some Kill Bill icons and some from World of Aqua thrown in.
kewpid
May 25, 2005, 02:11 AM
I like the Home Directory '05 icon set at http://www.macalicious.net/index.html

http://www.macalicious.net/images/graphics-factory/icons/directory-sample-05.jpg
mad jew
May 25, 2005, 02:13 AM
Nice looking set there Kosher Terror.

And BTW, love the signature. ;)
IDANNY
May 25, 2005, 02:44 AM
I like the Home Directory '05 icon set at http://www.macalicious.net/index.html

http://www.macalicious.net/images/graphics-factory/icons/directory-sample-05.jpg
I like those they look really cool.
edesignuk
May 25, 2005, 03:16 AM
Best. Icon set. EVER.

World of Aqua (http://www.iconfactory.com/preview.asp?type=search&id=160&query=world+of+aqua) :cool:
Jaffa Cake
May 25, 2005, 03:23 AM
I use the Rev.2 versions of the World of Aqua for my system icons, but for the toolbar and sidebar I use the toolbar icons from the G5 System set. They're nice and flat and go nicely with the brushed metal finder. You can find these sets across at The Iconfactory.

As Kosher mentioned too, Minium is another great set that's well worth a look.
mad jew
May 25, 2005, 03:24 AM
Best. Icon set. EVER.

World of Aqua (http://www.iconfactory.com/preview.asp?type=search&id=160&query=world+of+aqua) :cool:


Aside from the original Apple set, agreed! :D
dorqiekat
May 25, 2005, 03:35 AM
how do you change the icons? :o
edesignuk
May 25, 2005, 04:01 AM
how do you change the icons? :o
CandyBar (http://www.iconfactory.com/cb_home.asp) is the best way for system wide changes.
BWhaler
May 25, 2005, 04:42 AM
Those are fantastic icons. Thanks for sharing.
abc123
May 25, 2005, 05:03 AM
i'm a huge fan of isystem for something a bit different
http://iconfactory.com/preview.asp?type=ware&kind=original&id=230

actually i like all of david lanham's icon sets (http://dlanham.com/goodies.htm)
Abstract
May 25, 2005, 06:22 AM
Is Candybar the only way to change the Icon? Why isn't it possible to do so just by clicking on Movies, for example, and going to "GET INFO" and replace the icon from there?

Anyway, I'll try Candybar if I must. I hate some of these icons.
SteveC
May 25, 2005, 06:38 AM
Is Candybar the only way to change the Icon? Why isn't it possible to do so just by clicking on Movies, for example, and going to "GET INFO" and replace the icon from there?
Yep, you can do it that way (the "Get Info" route). :) When you change icons in your home directory, they will automatically change in all the Finder windows. Well, in Tiger anyway. Mine did, anyway. :)
SteveC
May 25, 2005, 06:40 AM
Best. Icon set. EVER.

World of Aqua (http://www.iconfactory.com/preview.asp?type=search&id=160&query=world+of+aqua) :cool:
I think I may have found my solution there. :D Thanks, "e"! :cool:
munkle
May 25, 2005, 08:47 AM
Is Candybar the only way to change the Icon? Why isn't it possible to do so just by clicking on Movies, for example, and going to "GET INFO" and replace the icon from there?

Anyway, I'll try Candybar if I must. I hate some of these icons.

The 'Get Info' way is better for a few icon changes here and there, Candybar (like e said) is best for sweeping system wide changes.
muzikool
May 25, 2005, 09:01 AM
My favorite set. It's a complete OS X replacement set (not just what is pictured).

http://www.rad-e8.com/i/previews/icn/minium/miniumbig.jpg

http://www.rad-e8.com/downloads/icn/minium/
Kosher Terror
May 25, 2005, 09:43 AM
Thanks Mad Jew. Whoever said that quote must be a genius. :rolleyes:
mileslong
May 25, 2005, 05:03 PM
do you guys like mine??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mileslong123/screenshot1.jpg
James Philp
May 25, 2005, 05:16 PM
do you guys like mine??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mileslong123/screenshot1.jpg
That has to be the most confusing set of sidebar icons I have ever seen.
I have a pixadex library of around 5000 icons, and what do I use? The apple ones! It's just too much hassle constantly to get them uniform after updates/installs etc.
mileslong
May 25, 2005, 08:15 PM
glad you like them...
dorqiekat
May 25, 2005, 10:11 PM
my replies keep getting lost, 3rd time trying now. Can someone explain changing the icons the "get info" way? :)
Jaffa Cake
May 26, 2005, 03:01 AM
Can someone explain changing the icons the "get info" way? :)Lets say you want to change a folder icon...

1. Select the icon you want to change your folder to (on the desktop or in a folder).
2. Choose "Get Info" from the File Menu, or click command-I.
3. Click on the icon in the upper left of the info window.
4. Choose "Copy" from the Edit menu (or type command-C).
5. Select your folder on the desktop and "Get Info" for it.
6. Click on the icon in the upper left of the info window.
7. Select "Paste" (command-V) from the Edit Menu.

And that should sort it. :)
dorqiekat
May 26, 2005, 03:22 AM
Lets say you want to change a folder icon...

1. Select the icon you want to change your folder to (on the desktop or in a folder).
2. Choose "Get Info" from the File Menu, or click command-I.
3. Click on the icon in the upper left of the info window.
4. Choose "Copy" from the Edit menu (or type command-C).
5. Select your folder on the desktop and "Get Info" for it.
6. Click on the icon in the upper left of the info window.
7. Select "Paste" (command-V) from the Edit Menu.

And that should sort it. :)

Thanks! If I want to go back to the original ones, where would I find them?
munkle
May 26, 2005, 04:25 AM
Thanks! If I want to go back to the original ones, where would I find them?

All you have to do is bring up the 'Get Info' window, select the icon and then press delete. That should restore the original icon :)
dorqiekat
May 26, 2005, 02:18 PM
All you have to do is bring up the 'Get Info' window, select the icon and then press delete. That should restore the original icon :)

cool! Sounds good to me! *runs off to change icons* :D
yg17
May 26, 2005, 03:42 PM
My favorite set. It's a complete OS X replacement set (not just what is pictured).

http://www.rad-e8.com/i/previews/icn/minium/miniumbig.jpg

http://www.rad-e8.com/downloads/icn/minium/

Another vote for Minimum
evilernie
May 26, 2005, 04:01 PM
Besides Candybar, Shapeshifter can be used for system-wide icon changing, not to mention changing themes.
JzzTrump22
May 27, 2005, 09:24 AM
I have a question about actually using the icon pictures. I downloaded a few different sets that i liked from the IconFactory and i unstuffed them and then when i went to look at the pictures in each pack there was only a few pictures but when i opened them, i couldn't see anything. How do i do this?
dorqiekat
May 29, 2005, 03:06 AM
Is it possible to change the system prefs icon? I tried by the "get info" way, but it wouldn't let me paste. :(
killmoms
May 29, 2005, 03:59 AM
Is it possible to change the system prefs icon? I tried by the "get info" way, but it wouldn't let me paste. :(
You probably have to get permissions to do it, which is why it's just easier to use CandyBar for this sort of thing. I highly recommend it.
munkle
May 29, 2005, 04:03 AM
I have a question about actually using the icon pictures. I downloaded a few different sets that i liked from the IconFactory and i unstuffed them and then when i went to look at the pictures in each pack there was only a few pictures but when i opened them, i couldn't see anything. How do i do this?

Don't open them, there is nothing inside icon files. Select the one you want and then press command-i (or go to file/get info) and copy and paste from there, as explained in other posts on this thread :)