Maybe I am missing something obvious, but what is the plugin architecture for rainmeter? I am trying to write a plugin that would use the Vista/Windows 7 DWM (live thumbnails) API to display previews of specific windows in your sidebar.
Can this plugin be written in C#?
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How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
The environment for RM is C++, if I didn't mix up things with C#.
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
Well... It's something with C in the begining anyhow. ^w^
I don't think, therefore I'm not.
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
All plugins right now our in C++.
You don't necessarily have to write your plugin in c++ but it would very very difficult to write in anything else.
You don't necessarily have to write your plugin in c++ but it would very very difficult to write in anything else.
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
What about managed/mixed mode C++? You can make calls directly from C++ into managed code that way.
Either way, is there a guide or interface, etc.. for writing a plugin?
Either way, is there a guide or interface, etc.. for writing a plugin?
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
Yes there is a sample plugin Visual Studio project, grab a checkout from rahttp://code.google.com/p/rainmeter/ . Look at the PluginExample project. That will help you get started.
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
I know this runs the risk of reviving a dead thread (sorry), but it needs to be updated: Rainmeter now supports C# plugins. Check the user guide for example/template source code and a toolkit helper class.esac wrote:Maybe I am missing something obvious, but what is the plugin architecture for rainmeter? I am trying to write a plugin that would use the Vista/Windows 7 DWM (live thumbnails) API to display previews of specific windows in your sidebar.
Can this plugin be written in C#?
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
Good things come to those who wait!
Could you please post the link to that user guide page? I can't find it.
Could you please post the link to that user guide page? I can't find it.
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Re: How does one write a plugin for RainMeter?
http://rainmeter.net/cms/Developers-CSharpPlugins_betaSamus Aran wrote:Could you please post the link to that user guide page? I can't find it.
Feel free to bug me personally for support with the template, I wrote it. I'm typically on IRC when I'm available.