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Reply to WinStyle Object Desktop vs. WindowBlinds Object Desktop in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Thanks for all the responses... I kind of thought that was what the differences would be, but at least I know for sure now. Thanks everyone.

Reply to WinStyle Object Desktop vs. WindowBlinds Object Desktop in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Let me support my question a little... I'm an experienced designer who loves to tweak the UI of almost anything that I can. I've designed skins and a myriad of user interfaces and sites. Essentially I'm trying to decide on the application, or suite of applications, that would allow me the most flexibility to tweak my Windows UI and not be terribly complicated to use. I don't mind if it requires a steep learning curve, so long as the end benefits are worth it. And in the future, I ho

Reply to WinStyle Object Desktop vs. WindowBlinds Object Desktop in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Thanks for the replies... and I think understand. But maybe I should just ask a more pointed question: Which one would you recommend I buy, or should I buy both?

Reply to WinStyle Object Desktop vs. WindowBlinds Object Desktop in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

So are you saying that WinStyles is better than WindowBlinds? Or that WinStyles is a suite of apps that includes WindowBlinds? Or am I just confusing things?

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In the Photoshop 6.0 Wow book, the accompanying CD has a variety of glass and plastic styles that you can add to any shape or image. It also shows you how to to do it by hand, but it's a lot easier and faster to use the included Photoshop Style when you're pressed for time. Although you have to buy it, there are variety of other great tips and techniques that are included in the book -- lots of good stuff. It's definitely one of my favorite books in my design library.

WinStyle Object Desktop vs. WindowBlinds Object Desktop in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

What's the difference between WinStyle Object Desktop and WindowBlinds Object Desktop? I know that you can get WindowBlinds in WinStyle, but what about the other way around? Does one offer more benefits than the other, or does one work better than the other? Any insights or suggestions would be appreciated.