I found a new toy at CNet. It's an icon maker. Fun fun fun. I used it to make a few icons for my desktop... (Tried to upload the images, but the site won't recognize .ico files. ) I used the GP as my computer icon, Joe in his civvies for the recycle bin when it's empty, and Joe in birdstyle for the full recycle bin. It works great. I may make more and add them to the downloads page of my website. Hee hee...

That's great! Maybe you could do a screen capture and show them to us! I've been using the ones you can download online.

Here ya go... Just a few to start!

Very nice!!!!! I like the pics you chose!

ooooo....very kewl....icon maker...is that something I can get a hold of, too?

Originally posted by Springie ooooo....very kewl....icon maker...is that something I can get a hold of, too?

Thanks, Springie! Here ya go... Imagicon It's super easy for what I do. Choose your size (64x64 for mine) and drag your image into the program's window. All done! Then I used the personalize desktop function to replace the default icons. With Vista, I found out, if I move the icon file from where it was originally placed, the icon has to be reset.

I might have to look and see if something like that is available for Mac. Of course first I might have to learn how to capture images or find the program that does that. Hmmm .... someone might have to help me in July when I have the time.

Originally posted by clouddancer I might have to look and see if something like that is available for Mac. Of course first I might have to learn how to capture images or find the program that does that. Hmmm .... someone might have to help me in July when I have the time.

I'll help you, CD! But take a look at what I posted in the Testing Forum first!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by clouddancer I might have to look and see if something like that is available for Mac. Of course first I might have to learn how to capture images or find the program that does that. Hmmm .... someone might have to help me in July when I have the time.

I'll help you, CD! But take a look at what I posted in the Testing Forum first!

maybe I should say it is the capture images from my DVD's that I am having trouble with.

That I can understand. The only software I have to do that is on the PC...

Thanks so much, Fairlight!! I switched one of my icons...but some of the pics were blurred in the transition... I'll have to play with it a bit...

Originally posted by Springie Thanks so much, Fairlight!! I switched one of my icons...but some of the pics were blurred in the transition... I'll have to play with it a bit...

Yeah, I experienced that too with some of the bigger pics. I played around to find the best sizes and dimensions.

Originally posted by clouddancer maybe I should say it is the capture images from my DVD's that I am having trouble with.

CD, I use a program called KMPlayer. It's a free download that plays DVDs and video files and has lots of functions. The ones I use most are the frame by frame and quick capture commands. When I see something I want to grab, whether a single or a sequence, I press 'f' to switch to frame by frame mode. Then I keep pressing 'f' for each frame I want to advance. When I see pic(s) I want to keep, I press ctrl+e and it automatically saves the image as a .JPG in whatever file I choose. I can get dozens of pics in minutes that way--not small either, but good sized pics. That's how I'm doing animations. It's also the program I use to capture clips from my DVDs for YouTube videos. KMPlayer download. If you do decide to try it, let me know if you have any problems. Oh, and don't forget to share your pics with us!

Sorry Fairlight, I do not think that will work on a Mac computer. My expert seems to think anything to capture images from a DVD player for Mac must be purchased.

Originally posted by clouddancer Sorry Fairlight, I do not think that will work on a Mac computer. My expert seems to think anything to capture images from a DVD player for Mac must be purchased.

Yeah, you just posted that in the other thread. Sorry, CD. I'll try to remember!!

Originally posted by clouddancer Sorry Fairlight, I do not think that will work on a Mac computer. My expert seems to think anything to capture images from a DVD player for Mac must be purchased.

Um.... if you're referring to me.... I'm not an 'expert'.... let's check this program out and see if there's a Mac version!

OK, just confirmed that this player doesn't work for Macs. http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212&highlight=Mac

Thank you for checking TJ. I have been busy tonight holding three conversations and keeping an eye on the boards. I have not managed to get back to check this link.

Originally posted by clouddancer Thank you for checking TJ. I have been busy tonight holding three conversations and keeping an eye on the boards. I have not managed to get back to check this link.

Let's trade. I'm doing housework...

Housework ... as in cleaning the computer right? clearing the dust around the computer table, cleaning up the piles of paper and accidentally typing on a few keys in the process!! I should be doing housework, but I figure the dust bunnies in my bedroom can continue to multiply ...

Originally posted by Fairlight

Originally posted by clouddancer Thank you for checking TJ. I have been busy tonight holding three conversations and keeping an eye on the boards. I have not managed to get back to check this link.

Let's trade. I'm doing housework...

Ugh... housework... don't remind me!

Originally posted by clouddancer Housework ... as in cleaning the computer right? clearing the dust around the computer table, cleaning up the piles of paper and accidentally typing on a few keys in the process!! I should be doing housework, but I figure the dust bunnies in my bedroom can continue to multiply ...

LOL!!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by Fairlight

Originally posted by clouddancer Thank you for checking TJ. I have been busy tonight holding three conversations and keeping an eye on the boards. I have not managed to get back to check this link.

Let's trade. I'm doing housework...

Ugh... housework... don't remind me!

Hey, TJ... I gotta wonder who comes up with these smileys...LOL oooooh, multiple. Cooool.

Originally posted by Fairlight I gotta wonder who comes up with these smileys...LOL oooooh, multiple. Cooool.

There are some freaking weird smilies on this site.... Like Ooh... another housekeeping one...

Are we allowed to have fun with smilies again???

Originally posted by clouddancer Are we allowed to have fun with smilies again???

I believe that's why they are there....

Originally posted by clouddancer Are we allowed to have fun with smilies again???

I've been holding back. They're funny as hell, but I'm not sure about posting them.

Originally posted by Fairlight

Originally posted by clouddancer Are we allowed to have fun with smilies again???

I've been holding back. They're funny as hell, but I'm not sure about posting them.

Um, Cep put them up, so I'm sure they're okay to post!

Sure go ahead Fairlight fill a page with smilies I know I did it a few times when I first joined. I said I had to experiement but it was a good way to get my post count up ....