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August 28th, 2010, 05:58 PM
Kotoko Suite v2.0 -Updated- by ~FaradeyUA
36247
Kotoko Suite 2.0
Updated: 28/08/2010
To see Suite in action, use previews
1st Preview "Black Theme" ||| 2nd Preview "Glass Theme" ||| 3rd Preview "White Theme"
------------------- Please test and comment :+fav: or give me Llama if you liked my work -------------------
!!! Latest Rainmeter Required !!! Tested on v 1.3 beta 508r (64bit)
Easy to Configure, use and highly functional Suite. Many skins has their own buttons to fast configure and use. Use ToolTips to know how to use...4 themes (all themes has been redesigned since last version)...You change color theme, load/unload skins using Kotoko Configuration Tool. For changing Variables use Edit Variables Tool...
Many bags has been fixed since v.1.0...many features has been added (Read Change Log). Added 6 new skins!!! Some of skins has been removed...and that's why i've passed through 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc, and released v 2.0. Detailed changelog below:
Change Log: (v2.0)
- Improved code in some skins for better performance. More info about that can be given if you ask.
- Added new skin - EarthQuake (Originaly made by maminscris. Permition for adding kindly granted)
- Added new skin - Auto Task. Works like countdown timer. You can set time and task what should be done after elapsing desired (selected) time. If you didn't set task then it will only alarm sound. you can change it also by replacing original with yours, only filename should be same! Tasks : shutdown, reboot , sleep , lock computer after "n" time chosen by you. Also you can set your own task...
- Added new skin - Win Orb. As you might guess it will works like windows' orb, but it not actualy. There is nothing complicated in using it as you can see on preview [link] . Ask me in case you didn't get it to work
- Added new skin - Launcher. There are 4 launcher skins: 2 for Programs and 2 for folders etc. Both has right and left sides. Easy to set links and icons! By few clicks
- Added buttons to switch background and shadow in RSS reader skin. Removed "edit url" button.
- Added settings button in all SlideShow skins. More info below.
- Added function "Set as Desktop Wallpaper" and auto apply desktop wallpaper functions in Folder SlideShow. More info in settings.
- Added function to change feed to retrieve in DeviantArt SlideShow. Such as Newest | Popular | Yours. More info in settings.
- Added function to change feed to retrieve in Flickr SlideShow. Such as newest | 7-days popular | Yours. More info in settings.
- Added new style of skin to control WinAmp - WinampGP
- Added CoverArt in WinampNP & WinampGP config. No need internet connection.
- Added New Skin CoverArt Find & Apply. If you have no cover you'll get it!
- Added new buttons in Calendar Skins - to reset marks.
- Added new Skin - Tiled SlideShow. Use ToolTip info to know how to place skin in any place by few clicks
- Added second config of Z4 skin (aka Z4_Volume+MiniLauncher). Now Windows 7 users can use new, more convinient skin for changing volume (Using Win7AudioPlugin plugin by Reiswaffle.)
- Added new style of Calendar - Note skin -> Calendar - Note -Horizontal
- Added ability to chose which quality to play videos from You Tube in Button Skin
- Added new settings in Button Skin : Side Mode/Control Shadow
- Added new Feed in YouTube selection (Button Skin). Now you can set your favorit user/chanel url, and be always in touch, what's new has been added.
- Added buttons to change temperature units in Button Skin | SpeedFan sel. (°K/°C/°F)!!!
- Added new Tool for settings variables! With this you can set needed variable without editing skin manualy, and then refresh this skin with button.
- Added style in Recycler Bin skin - mini
- Removed File LIst skin, becouse of it's lagging
- Removed ability to download videos from YouTube in Button Skin
- Fixed bug in Gmail.
- Fixed some bugs in AnimeRadio and changed design.
- Fixed bug with shadow in background bars
- Fixed some bugs in HDD_(4)_circles_N.ini and in HDD_(1-5)_circles_S.ini configs.
- Fixed bug with shadow in Folder Slideshow.
- Fixed bug in WinampNP config when winamp not running and scroll option off. And other minor bugs.
- Changed way of launching in "Z4_Volume+MiniLauncher" skin: Now for launch "Config" or "Button" you need to Click left mouse button and once more for deactivating it.
- Changed disign and some functions in WinampNP skin.
- Minor changes : In "Calendar" skins
Completely rebuilded KotokoConfigurationTool skin and Button Skin for better performance end functional
All themes has been highly redesigned!
...some (many) minor changes;
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I solved this problem but if you'll get alerts with some antiviruses "It's a false positive due to a UPX compression routine used in creating the .exe. It can be ignored."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have NOD 32 Antvirus Installed and got problems (freezing) with this skin or other skin, try to add to exclusions in antivirus options:
- Path to Rainmeter.exe
- Path to Rainmeter.ini
- Path to rainmeter Skins folder (or Kotoko Suite folder)
:pointr: To install load KotokoSuite_v2.0.rmskin :pointl:
This is a basic list of configs in suite and some comment on each but for better using of Kotoko Suite you should watch the video [link] This is best, quickest and informative way to know "How does it works and how to use it"!
Configuration Tool (v2.0)
- With this tool you can easely activate and deactivate each config by one click. Also you can change the theme and color theme of Kotoko suite. There are 4 themes: Kotoko (default), Black , White , Glass and 2 preloaded color themes. They are black and white, also you can pic the color theme as you want with color picker. And that is not all :). You can tint your bar and icons using color picker :)..oh and tint can be transparant
Clock
- Mini clock
- TimeDate (Big clock)
- TextClock (Vertical)
- TextClock (Horizontal)
Kotoko Circles
> HDD <
- 1-5 Small Horizontal (auto-detect number of disc. max 5 - min 1)
- 1-4 Big Centered (auto-detect number of disc. max 4 - min 1) (on testing stage...please report on problem)
- Temperature circle
CPU
- Simple circle (small)
- QuadCore Histogram small (not the part of Kotoko Circles)
- QuadCore Histogram big (not the part of Kotoko Circles)
- Temperature circle
RAM
- RAM simple circle (small)
- SWAP simple circle (small)
GPU
- Temperature circle
Ambient
- Temperature circle
RSS Reader
- 4 separated RSS Reader configs
WinAmp Control (it can)
- Shows Current Track
- Scroll Current Track
- Shows Duration
- Shows Volume Value
- Shows current position
- Shows file Info (bitrate etc.)
- Control winamp : -Play- -Pause- -Next- -Previos- -Volume- -Seak Bar- -Mute-
- Button for launch WinAmp
- Button for launch CoverArtFinder
- Button for toggle scroll function
!!! Atention: In WinAmp Options (Ctr+P General Preferences) - Uncheck option - "Scroll title in the Windows taskbar" and Uncheck option - "Show the playlist number in the Windows taskbar"
SlideShow
- DeviantArt Slideshow (newest)
- Flickr Slideshow (interesting/7days)
- Folder Slideshow
- Tiled SlideShow
| You can change the size and style of window easely, apply wallpaper automaticly and manual and more. Use ToolTips to know more
System UpTime
Recycler Bin
- Measure bin and clean on click
Network
- NetIn & NetOut histograms
Set Interface value using "Edit Variables Tool" in case it not working
Notes
Cover Art Loader
- Loads Cover Art for WinAmp Control config. Also you can change the size and style of window easely. No need internet connection anymore. Covers loads from folder where played track located.
You need to have plugin to get it to work! You'll find it in the arhive
This Plugin needs to retrieve covers for CoverArt Loader Skin
- Close WinAmp if it's running
- Add this plugin into Winamp's Plugins directory
For Exemple
C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Plugins
- And then you need to register this plugin. For that you need to open "Run" and type
regsvr32.exe "here your path to this plugin"
For Exemple
regsvr32.exe "C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Plugins\gen_activewa.dll"
If success, you will get Message about success registration! Now you can use CoverArt Loader Skin :)
Calendar Note
- Usual Calendar with one handly feature :) You can make your notes on each day and calendar will remind you about your note (if you turn on this option)
Anime Radio (v.1.4) eng & rus
~ Change Log v.1.4 ~
- Changed backgrounds (for best fit with Kotoko Suite)
- Fixed bugs some with Chii
- and some minor changes
(read more here [link])
Bars
(Maximum supported resolution 1920x)!!!
- TaskBar
- FrontBar
- 4 backgrounds bars (for exemple for rss reader)
- SideBar (edit )
Zakladka
(Left and Right sides suported...click the arrow to change )
- Battary
- Gmail
- Wi-Fi (haven't tested yet, sorry, but i haven't wi-fi on my system. Used poirus' code with some additions )
- Volume Changer + mini-launcher (+ one for Windows 7. Load it manualy if you Win7 user!)
Button
~ With this you'll get ~
- :pointr: YouTube Feed
You can trace wich video was:
"Most viewed today"
"Most viewed this Month"
"Most Recent"
"Most Favorites"
"User/Chanel"
and-
You can watch videos on your desktop. !!! (VLC Player installed Required)
DeviantArt Feed
Here You can trace what was:
"Popular" on DA
"Newest"
"Latest Rainmeter Skin"
"One costum feed" (edit variables in configs)
Flickr Feed
Using this you'll get:
"Public"
"Group pool"
"Friends' Feed "
"Favorite photos feed"
InterfaceLift Feed
Shows 4 latest submissions. You can download wallpaper with all avaliable sizes
Google News
Shows News using Google service (Big thanks to Google for this)
2 costume feeds
(edit variables in configs)
SpeedFan Info
- Shows temperatures, fan speeds and voltage
(edit variables in configs)
SystemInfo
Shows some system info :)
Radio
You can listen to your favorite stations on your desktop
(VLC Player installed required and edit variables in configs)
- Shutdown, Reload, Lock, Sleep etc. buttons
Folder Info
Shows size and number of folders in dir
Thanks to elestel
Weather
- MSN weather normal mode
- MSN weather mini mode
- weather for ukr/rus normal mode
- weather for ukr/rus mini mode
WinOrb
Launchers
Left/Right sides. Easy to customize
Auto Task
Works like countdown timer. You can set time and task what should be done after elapsing desired (selected) time. If you didn't set task then it will only alarm sound. you can change it also by replacing original with yours, only filename should be same!
EarthQuake
Originaly made by maminscris. Permition for adding kindly granted. Pictures loads from site.
Edit Variables Tool
Tool for setting variables. Can be loaded from KotokoConfigurationTool Skin by clicking on "Variables" button.
!!! Dont forget to edit variables if you not using Windows 7. Use Edit Variables Tool!
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/240/f/a/kotoko_suite_v2_0__updated__by_faradeyua-d2xgh7c.rar
36247
Kotoko Suite 2.0
Updated: 28/08/2010
To see Suite in action, use previews
1st Preview "Black Theme" ||| 2nd Preview "Glass Theme" ||| 3rd Preview "White Theme"
------------------- Please test and comment :+fav: or give me Llama if you liked my work -------------------
!!! Latest Rainmeter Required !!! Tested on v 1.3 beta 508r (64bit)
Easy to Configure, use and highly functional Suite. Many skins has their own buttons to fast configure and use. Use ToolTips to know how to use...4 themes (all themes has been redesigned since last version)...You change color theme, load/unload skins using Kotoko Configuration Tool. For changing Variables use Edit Variables Tool...
Many bags has been fixed since v.1.0...many features has been added (Read Change Log). Added 6 new skins!!! Some of skins has been removed...and that's why i've passed through 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc, and released v 2.0. Detailed changelog below:
Change Log: (v2.0)
- Improved code in some skins for better performance. More info about that can be given if you ask.
- Added new skin - EarthQuake (Originaly made by maminscris. Permition for adding kindly granted)
- Added new skin - Auto Task. Works like countdown timer. You can set time and task what should be done after elapsing desired (selected) time. If you didn't set task then it will only alarm sound. you can change it also by replacing original with yours, only filename should be same! Tasks : shutdown, reboot , sleep , lock computer after "n" time chosen by you. Also you can set your own task...
- Added new skin - Win Orb. As you might guess it will works like windows' orb, but it not actualy. There is nothing complicated in using it as you can see on preview [link] . Ask me in case you didn't get it to work
- Added new skin - Launcher. There are 4 launcher skins: 2 for Programs and 2 for folders etc. Both has right and left sides. Easy to set links and icons! By few clicks
- Added buttons to switch background and shadow in RSS reader skin. Removed "edit url" button.
- Added settings button in all SlideShow skins. More info below.
- Added function "Set as Desktop Wallpaper" and auto apply desktop wallpaper functions in Folder SlideShow. More info in settings.
- Added function to change feed to retrieve in DeviantArt SlideShow. Such as Newest | Popular | Yours. More info in settings.
- Added function to change feed to retrieve in Flickr SlideShow. Such as newest | 7-days popular | Yours. More info in settings.
- Added new style of skin to control WinAmp - WinampGP
- Added CoverArt in WinampNP & WinampGP config. No need internet connection.
- Added New Skin CoverArt Find & Apply. If you have no cover you'll get it!
- Added new buttons in Calendar Skins - to reset marks.
- Added new Skin - Tiled SlideShow. Use ToolTip info to know how to place skin in any place by few clicks
- Added second config of Z4 skin (aka Z4_Volume+MiniLauncher). Now Windows 7 users can use new, more convinient skin for changing volume (Using Win7AudioPlugin plugin by Reiswaffle.)
- Added new style of Calendar - Note skin -> Calendar - Note -Horizontal
- Added ability to chose which quality to play videos from You Tube in Button Skin
- Added new settings in Button Skin : Side Mode/Control Shadow
- Added new Feed in YouTube selection (Button Skin). Now you can set your favorit user/chanel url, and be always in touch, what's new has been added.
- Added buttons to change temperature units in Button Skin | SpeedFan sel. (°K/°C/°F)!!!
- Added new Tool for settings variables! With this you can set needed variable without editing skin manualy, and then refresh this skin with button.
- Added style in Recycler Bin skin - mini
- Removed File LIst skin, becouse of it's lagging
- Removed ability to download videos from YouTube in Button Skin
- Fixed bug in Gmail.
- Fixed some bugs in AnimeRadio and changed design.
- Fixed bug with shadow in background bars
- Fixed some bugs in HDD_(4)_circles_N.ini and in HDD_(1-5)_circles_S.ini configs.
- Fixed bug with shadow in Folder Slideshow.
- Fixed bug in WinampNP config when winamp not running and scroll option off. And other minor bugs.
- Changed way of launching in "Z4_Volume+MiniLauncher" skin: Now for launch "Config" or "Button" you need to Click left mouse button and once more for deactivating it.
- Changed disign and some functions in WinampNP skin.
- Minor changes : In "Calendar" skins
Completely rebuilded KotokoConfigurationTool skin and Button Skin for better performance end functional
All themes has been highly redesigned!
...some (many) minor changes;
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I solved this problem but if you'll get alerts with some antiviruses "It's a false positive due to a UPX compression routine used in creating the .exe. It can be ignored."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have NOD 32 Antvirus Installed and got problems (freezing) with this skin or other skin, try to add to exclusions in antivirus options:
- Path to Rainmeter.exe
- Path to Rainmeter.ini
- Path to rainmeter Skins folder (or Kotoko Suite folder)
:pointr: To install load KotokoSuite_v2.0.rmskin :pointl:
This is a basic list of configs in suite and some comment on each but for better using of Kotoko Suite you should watch the video [link] This is best, quickest and informative way to know "How does it works and how to use it"!
Configuration Tool (v2.0)
- With this tool you can easely activate and deactivate each config by one click. Also you can change the theme and color theme of Kotoko suite. There are 4 themes: Kotoko (default), Black , White , Glass and 2 preloaded color themes. They are black and white, also you can pic the color theme as you want with color picker. And that is not all :). You can tint your bar and icons using color picker :)..oh and tint can be transparant
Clock
- Mini clock
- TimeDate (Big clock)
- TextClock (Vertical)
- TextClock (Horizontal)
Kotoko Circles
> HDD <
- 1-5 Small Horizontal (auto-detect number of disc. max 5 - min 1)
- 1-4 Big Centered (auto-detect number of disc. max 4 - min 1) (on testing stage...please report on problem)
- Temperature circle
CPU
- Simple circle (small)
- QuadCore Histogram small (not the part of Kotoko Circles)
- QuadCore Histogram big (not the part of Kotoko Circles)
- Temperature circle
RAM
- RAM simple circle (small)
- SWAP simple circle (small)
GPU
- Temperature circle
Ambient
- Temperature circle
RSS Reader
- 4 separated RSS Reader configs
WinAmp Control (it can)
- Shows Current Track
- Scroll Current Track
- Shows Duration
- Shows Volume Value
- Shows current position
- Shows file Info (bitrate etc.)
- Control winamp : -Play- -Pause- -Next- -Previos- -Volume- -Seak Bar- -Mute-
- Button for launch WinAmp
- Button for launch CoverArtFinder
- Button for toggle scroll function
!!! Atention: In WinAmp Options (Ctr+P General Preferences) - Uncheck option - "Scroll title in the Windows taskbar" and Uncheck option - "Show the playlist number in the Windows taskbar"
SlideShow
- DeviantArt Slideshow (newest)
- Flickr Slideshow (interesting/7days)
- Folder Slideshow
- Tiled SlideShow
| You can change the size and style of window easely, apply wallpaper automaticly and manual and more. Use ToolTips to know more
System UpTime
Recycler Bin
- Measure bin and clean on click
Network
- NetIn & NetOut histograms
Set Interface value using "Edit Variables Tool" in case it not working
Notes
Cover Art Loader
- Loads Cover Art for WinAmp Control config. Also you can change the size and style of window easely. No need internet connection anymore. Covers loads from folder where played track located.
You need to have plugin to get it to work! You'll find it in the arhive
This Plugin needs to retrieve covers for CoverArt Loader Skin
- Close WinAmp if it's running
- Add this plugin into Winamp's Plugins directory
For Exemple
C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Plugins
- And then you need to register this plugin. For that you need to open "Run" and type
regsvr32.exe "here your path to this plugin"
For Exemple
regsvr32.exe "C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Plugins\gen_activewa.dll"
If success, you will get Message about success registration! Now you can use CoverArt Loader Skin :)
Calendar Note
- Usual Calendar with one handly feature :) You can make your notes on each day and calendar will remind you about your note (if you turn on this option)
Anime Radio (v.1.4) eng & rus
~ Change Log v.1.4 ~
- Changed backgrounds (for best fit with Kotoko Suite)
- Fixed bugs some with Chii
- and some minor changes
(read more here [link])
Bars
(Maximum supported resolution 1920x)!!!
- TaskBar
- FrontBar
- 4 backgrounds bars (for exemple for rss reader)
- SideBar (edit )
Zakladka
(Left and Right sides suported...click the arrow to change )
- Battary
- Gmail
- Wi-Fi (haven't tested yet, sorry, but i haven't wi-fi on my system. Used poirus' code with some additions )
- Volume Changer + mini-launcher (+ one for Windows 7. Load it manualy if you Win7 user!)
Button
~ With this you'll get ~
- :pointr: YouTube Feed
You can trace wich video was:
"Most viewed today"
"Most viewed this Month"
"Most Recent"
"Most Favorites"
"User/Chanel"
and-
You can watch videos on your desktop. !!! (VLC Player installed Required)
DeviantArt Feed
Here You can trace what was:
"Popular" on DA
"Newest"
"Latest Rainmeter Skin"
"One costum feed" (edit variables in configs)
Flickr Feed
Using this you'll get:
"Public"
"Group pool"
"Friends' Feed "
"Favorite photos feed"
InterfaceLift Feed
Shows 4 latest submissions. You can download wallpaper with all avaliable sizes
Google News
Shows News using Google service (Big thanks to Google for this)
2 costume feeds
(edit variables in configs)
SpeedFan Info
- Shows temperatures, fan speeds and voltage
(edit variables in configs)
SystemInfo
Shows some system info :)
Radio
You can listen to your favorite stations on your desktop
(VLC Player installed required and edit variables in configs)
- Shutdown, Reload, Lock, Sleep etc. buttons
Folder Info
Shows size and number of folders in dir
Thanks to elestel
Weather
- MSN weather normal mode
- MSN weather mini mode
- weather for ukr/rus normal mode
- weather for ukr/rus mini mode
WinOrb
Launchers
Left/Right sides. Easy to customize
Auto Task
Works like countdown timer. You can set time and task what should be done after elapsing desired (selected) time. If you didn't set task then it will only alarm sound. you can change it also by replacing original with yours, only filename should be same!
EarthQuake
Originaly made by maminscris. Permition for adding kindly granted. Pictures loads from site.
Edit Variables Tool
Tool for setting variables. Can be loaded from KotokoConfigurationTool Skin by clicking on "Variables" button.
!!! Dont forget to edit variables if you not using Windows 7. Use Edit Variables Tool!
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/240/f/a/kotoko_suite_v2_0__updated__by_faradeyua-d2xgh7c.rar