Dashboard Help

[A. Hutch]

Hi everybody,
I have recently become interested in creating a widget, but I don't know where to begin. Does anybody have any reccommendations on what I should do? Any adivce is gladly accepted.
Thanks,
A. Hutch.

 

[DeSnousa]

Here's a link

http://developer.apple.com/document...ial/index.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40001340

This link i came across by searching the forums. Remember that button in the top right is your friend in troublesome times. If you still have problems than feel free to post.

Good luck with making the widgets

 

[Applespider]

I came across this little application today which might help you find your feet

Widget Creator

which is designed to help newbie would-be widget developers. I've downloaded it but haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

Here's the blurb for it

About Widget Creator
Freeware for beginning and advanced widget designers. It will help you to create widgets faster than ever with a maximum of ease. Included are:
- Aqua effects templates, including the “famous” Apple reflection Aqua effect
- a “skeleton” widget to help you get started — simply add your script, and adapt your css files.
- the AppleScript that “flips” your widget.
- scripts and graphics if you want your widget to have a personalized scroll bar
- and a “virgin” Dashboard icon that you can personalize
- the backside image and the tips to recreate it
Widget Creator is here to help you save time and have more fun in creating widgets.

 

[A. Hutch]

Thanks, that looks great.
A. Hutch.

 

[LifeOfRyan]

I came across this little application today which might help you find your feet

Widget Creator

which is designed to help newbie would-be widget developers. I've downloaded it but haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

Here's the blurb for it

I saw this app on The Unofficial Apple Weblog, but found it isn't much use to n00bs that don't know how to create scripts and style sheets. Someone needs to develop and app with prebuilt scripts that are easily adaptable. Just my 2 cents.