Show me your "text" docks [Archive]

hmai18

Apr 10, 2008, 09:28 AM

Am thinking about moving to a more minimalist look. I've always liked the docks with three or four letter abbreviations for applications. I wouldn't mind seeing yours, and if you could post what font you're using, that would be fantastic.

Melrose

Apr 10, 2008, 09:40 AM

Not sure if this is what you mean, but here's mine... with all the icons I use

Original Kobhens set (http://anmacaday.blogspot.com/2007/09/kobhens.html)

munson

Apr 10, 2008, 09:47 AM

That's REALLY cool. How do you go about making the icons text instead of normal icons?

Mackilroy

Apr 10, 2008, 11:20 AM

It's not too hard, all you have to do is find icons in the form of letters, then select each individual program, and in the info box select the icon and copy the new one over it. Then you're all set. :)

munson

Apr 10, 2008, 11:24 AM

ill0gical0ne

Apr 10, 2008, 12:24 PM

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=109554&d=1206617748

Sethable

Apr 10, 2008, 12:55 PM

Not sure if this is what you mean, but here's mine... with all the icons I use

Original Kobhens set (http://anmacaday.blogspot.com/2007/09/kobhens.html) + My Addon Icons (http://www.origindh.com/mac/KobhensIcons.zip) + Adium Set (http://www.origindh.com/mac/Kobhens.AdiumIcon.zip)

The link that says "my addon" I assume you did those? if so why is it that the stacks icons do not have transparent backgrounds like the other icons?
I am trying to use them on my 2d dock and I am having a pretty bad time of it.

ravenvii

Apr 10, 2008, 01:06 PM

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=109554&d=1206617748

I wnt! Lnk pls!

Melrose

Apr 10, 2008, 01:21 PM

The link that says "my addon" I assume you did those? if so why is it that the stacks icons do not have transparent backgrounds like the other icons?
I am trying to use them on my 2d dock and I am having a pretty bad time of it.

Weird... here's a shot of how I see them installed (the same icons as bundled in my link above)

As far as why the transparent backgrounds don't show, it's a puzzle. Do older versions of Mac have trouble with that? I really don't know...

Sethable

Apr 10, 2008, 01:28 PM

oh. how are you making it so that that icon shows all the time for the stack?

On my system I just told it to always show the folder icon and then i switched the folder icon.

Melrose

Apr 10, 2008, 01:30 PM

You'll need Drawers for that... http://lifehacker.com/software/mac-os-x-leopard/overlay-drawers-onto-your-docks-stacks-322170.php. Then simply change the icon of the drawer as you would any other icon, and restart the dock...

Sethable

Apr 10, 2008, 01:35 PM

hmm I still don't really want to use the icons like that I would rather just change the folders icon and have it stay one way.
I don't care to see random little images behind the icon showing what is in that folder.

Melrose

Apr 10, 2008, 01:47 PM

The benefit of having Drawers is that they icons automatically re-touch so they're always on top, and thus the icon you always see in the Stacks bar. If you just change the icon alone, then it'll change when you add other files with a alphabetically-earlier name or more recent touch date (or however you've got them sorted)

Sethable

Apr 10, 2008, 02:10 PM

I dont want to see the stuff behind it though I just want it to be the folder icon changed. lol.
I have done it already its just that the files that I am using from our friend above us. The problem with that is that the backgrounds have black in them instead of being transparent :(

MacBoobsPro

Apr 10, 2008, 02:13 PM

While these look pretty cool they're not really productive are they? :)

Sethable

Apr 10, 2008, 02:21 PM

I suppose they are just as productive as other icons?
I didn't know icons were productive?

Emulsion

Apr 10, 2008, 05:22 PM

I suppose they are just as productive as other icons?
I didn't know icons were productive?

If anything it's less productive because they all look the same and it takes longer to find what you're looking for.

Although I don't know what the dock is still around when you can just use spotlight.

ill0gical0ne

Apr 10, 2008, 05:40 PM

I wnt! Lnk pls!

Reflections Master by ~styrizo (http://styrizo.deviantart.com/art/Reflections-Master-63910377)

If anything it's less productive because they all look the same and it takes longer to find what you're looking for.

It actually helps me... For some reason I end up searching more for something if it's a random icon.

ill0gical0ne

Apr 10, 2008, 05:43 PM

Techguy172

Apr 10, 2008, 06:56 PM

While these look pretty cool they're not really productive are they? :)

Yeah, I always thought Humans Identify Pictures better than text, Well I do at least.

Emulsion

Apr 10, 2008, 08:19 PM

Yeah, I always thought Humans Identify Pictures better than text, Well I do at least.

You could make the argument that texts are pictures, but I agree with you. For me It's easier to identify with color.

Sethable

Apr 10, 2008, 08:23 PM

Right click on the stack, and click "Display as Folder."

you didn't really read my posts did you?
I am saying I want buddies icons with a transparent background so that I can do exactly what you said (which is exactly what I am already doing).

Currently i get a black background I don't want.

DJAKO

Apr 10, 2008, 08:50 PM

must be a pain in the ass to make a new icon for every new program you download...jeez

ill0gical0ne

Apr 10, 2008, 09:02 PM

you didn't really read my posts did you?
I am saying I want buddies icons with a transparent background so that I can do exactly what you said (which is exactly what I am already doing).

Currently i get a black background I don't want.

Interesting... is it an icon file or a png?

must be a pain in the ass to make a new icon for every new program you download...jeez

Not really... considering it's only 4 letters, and way easier than trying to find a suitable icon that matches the rest of your set.

DJAKO

Apr 10, 2008, 09:08 PM

Interesting... is it an icon file or a png?

Not really... considering it's only 4 letters, and way easier than trying to find a suitable icon that matches the rest of your set.
It's still more work than anybody else has to do...By anybody I mean the 'normal' people who just use the intended icon lol.

ill0gical0ne

Apr 10, 2008, 09:19 PM

It's still more work than anybody else has to do...By anybody I mean the 'normal' people who just use the intended icon lol.

It actually helps me... For some reason I end up searching more for something if it's a random icon.

:rolleyes:

Melrose

Apr 10, 2008, 09:38 PM

ey c'mon - this is about posting your ultra-cool text-style Dock; Let's not make it about arguing over whose is better.

I personally don't mind making a new icon for a new app; I download so freakin' few apps it's worth it maintain the look of my Dock...

ah well...

bimmerchop

Apr 10, 2008, 09:55 PM

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/5566/picture2jj2ie4.th.png (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture2jj2ie4.png)

I have mine set to the left

Sethable

Apr 11, 2008, 07:51 AM

Interesting... is it an icon file or a png?

Not really... considering it's only 4 letters, and way easier than trying to find a suitable icon that matches the rest of your set.

they are png's I have converted them to icns too

Mydriasis

Apr 11, 2008, 04:30 PM

It looks pretty cool, but I think I would get to confused (even though I know where I each program by heart). They are too close to one another!

Melrose

Apr 11, 2008, 05:55 PM

I remember mine based on position more than anything. When I used to have all the actual icons, if one got moved over by mistake I'd still end up clicking it's old spot... Guess it's down to Position vs Colour vs Totally Awesome Texty Coolness. :)

deathbyart

Apr 12, 2008, 10:29 AM

Excuse my ignorance but how did you make all the icons on the desktop dissapear? I was attempting that a couple nights ago, and all I accomplished was making them very small. :o

bimmerchop

Apr 12, 2008, 11:19 AM

Excuse my ignorance but how did you make all the icons on the desktop dissapear? I was attempting that a couple nights ago, and all I accomplished was making them very small. :o
Go to the apple in the top left corner of the screen>dock>turn hiding on

I don't know how to hide the HD icon though

Melrose

Apr 12, 2008, 11:28 AM

Go into Finder > Preferences, and simply tick the box for which items you want showing

ntrigue

Apr 12, 2008, 01:01 PM

This is my first time seeing this concept. It's fantastic! Do these also appear as text in Finder (that would be irritating)?

deathbyart

Apr 12, 2008, 05:27 PM

Thank you guys! Now I have a project :p

Sethable

Apr 24, 2008, 08:27 AM

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/5566/picture2jj2ie4.th.png (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture2jj2ie4.png)

I have mine set to the left

where abouts did you get your downloads folder icon?

bimmerchop

Apr 24, 2008, 09:50 AM

where abouts did you get your downloads folder icon?

That one I think was one I had to make myself in photoshop. I don't remember whether or not it was in the original set.

Sethable

Apr 24, 2008, 10:26 AM

you know you want to send that one to me :)

bimmerchop

Apr 24, 2008, 10:34 AM

you know you want to send that one to me :)

Glad to upload it, but how do I open the image only. I no longer have the original icns file, just have it as my download folder icon. How can I cop it from there and paste the image down somewhere to host it?