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[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] fromBzh:
This application was the only one that allowed to add icons in PNG with transparent background for a better result, all the others require to use a color in icon background, which does not work with a start menu with transparency options.

I'm disgusted that it was removed from the store.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Amillennialist:
EdgeTile Creators still works.

[IMG="Start with EdgeTile Creators"]https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b84440f30592b0ed733d1db104de13878135cdf40ffc9645875c0a5e3ab2f8ab.jpg[/IMG]
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] GObonzo:
yeah, it's there in the Store now. screenshot provided just shows blank white tiles on the open App. you may want to add some shots of your custom start menu to show people what it can actually do.

first got can't find app error. then after a few clicks it started to dload. then half-way through got another error: "Well, this is embarrassing. We can't find the App. The error code is 0x80070002, in case you need it"

but, it is there if you can get it dloaded.

edit: got through the download, ~3MBs, but still stalls half-way through installation with the same error again about can't find the app with same error code.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
I guess microsoft is having issues with their store :(.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Jakaria Amin:
Sorry to hear that yours not working. Mine working absolutely fine now. Screenshots attached of my start menu with two custom tiles. Hope you get it working soon.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWYXqf_n2adYi1oS0FfN1dRNlU/view?usp=sharing
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] MentalToast:
First off; Thank you for taking it upon yourself to make the tool that so many of us are drooling for!

I was able to download it off the app store just a short bit ago.

Something I'm running into is that while the app lets you choose your background/text color. I don't see the text actually changing to the desired color once I pin it.

I.e. Set the app to white text in tilecreator > pin> app tile still has black text

Guessing it may be a bug?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Not exactly a bug... per say. It was me just trying to get the app in the market as fast as possible since I found out I was not the only one wanting oblytile to work. At the time of publishing, I created the UX to facilitate a whole lot of different features however I didnt get time to fully implement them just yet. Hopefully that doesn't bite me in the butt with reviews. If you like the app please review it highly since I'm sure not all people will read this post and think that its broken. :( I promise that if I cannot deliver a majority of the features asked of me, I'll just open source it or make it configurable to work with any other custom tile creators. :)

Cheers,

TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] MentalToast:
You're awesome! Will definitely leave you a review; Just wanted to make sure if it was a bug or not implemented yet or if I was doing something wrong :P Can't wait for your future updates!:D
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Ha! I get the same error. What a lame thing... I cant even download my own app!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Thank you! I have outlined in this forum what my plans are. If there is anything that you or any others would like to see, I can and will glady work towards it. And if I am too slow implementing it, once again, I will configure it to work with any other tile creation software and/or open source it.

Cheers,

TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] GObonzo:
start\metro looks much better (again) with full-sized image tiles. those 2 you've created really stand out.

i don't understand why Microsoft has made them so unattractive by default. plus give us no way to edit them. same thing i hate about Windows GameExplorer. have to dload another separate program to create\edit links in it too.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Jakaria Amin:
Feature Request

First Big Thanks to the Dev for this awesome app and distributing it for free :o

Here are the features that will make this app more awesome i think.

1. Set a timer delay to start the "TileCreator" store app cause every time we run an app from start menu custom tiles, the store app pops up for 1 sec, then closes itself. If you can set 2-3 sec delay to that app then we won't see the app starting and closing in flash.

2. Tool-tip: Currently there is no tool-tip when we mouse over an custom tiles, tool-tip is useful if we want custom tiles without any label on it.

3. Arguments support in the .exe link

4. Tile Manager: List and Edit the existing tiles that made by TileCreator.

Thank you very much for your time. :good::):o
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
Heres the direct link for those that can't find it.

https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9NBLGGH1RGSK
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] ninedogger:
Thank You for this!

I've been waiting patiently for it to appear in the store.

Works great!

(will now patiently wait for wide tile support :D )
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
IT WORKS!

I setup everything from the first post and it auto opens, launches app, and closes itself. beautiful! thank you OP!

I can't wait to see future updates.

---------- Post added at 04:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:57 AM ----------

Changing font color doesn't seem to work. and no option to change the font size. text gets cut short.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Arashisenko:
Loves it

Hey, love it. Like, jesus this is on it's way to being great. But I want to ask 2 things if I can.

1. I know someone pointed out that text color doesn't change yet, but when I change the tile color, to say black, it still comes the same as all the system tiles. Would that be a fault of mine or is that a 'to come' thing?

2. One of my favorite things with Obly that I am hoping you can do(I will love this either way) was choosing an icon that took up the whole tile like imgur 38k73pI --> (I am a forum baby and can't post full links) these, but with varying sizes (which I know is something to come. So would full tile art be a thing?

Mad props.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] GObonzo:
the only way I could get it to finish the dload and install was to log out of my Microsoft Account and try again. logged in as local account and then signed out of MS Store before installing. not sure if the local account is needed, just signing out of the store should work.

but, i don't see any place in the UI to insert the program\shortcut directory for a specific tile. is this App just for modifying existing Store App tiles and not adding any real links? that's exactly what I was asking about earlier was creating tiles for pinned shortcuts, not existing "Apps".

even for modifying Store Apps; where is ApprovedApp.json located to find the keys needed? search returns no file of that name on my Windows drive.

also, the TileCreator does not show up on Start Menu. when searching with Cortana button it shows but does not give "pin to start" option like other Apps. i have to access the Store Library every time I want to try running it.

this is actually worthless to me as a Start\Metro customizing tool if all it can do is modify installed Apps and not add or customize my own links. the only Apps i use are Bing Weather and Bing News and those are live display.

Before we start with reviews, how about you give us a list here of what your plans are so we can judge if it's worth waiting before reviewing.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Jakaria Amin:
First you have to install the desktop companion "TileCreatorProxy" app as Administrator (see the first post). Then go to C:\TileCreator and open the ApprovedApps.config with notepad and the custom shortcut that you want to add (example: ChromeApp:C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe). Here the first part "ChromeApp:" is any name you give and "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" is the location of the app.

Save the File.

Then run the TileCreator store app > in the Approved Apps key field: put the name of the app you have given earlier in notepad (in this case "ChromeApp") and choose an picture then click Pin tile. DONE.

If start menu doesn't update instantly then logout and login.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
You didn't even bother to read the instructions in the first post...:mad:

If you browse this thread or click on his username you can see all the posts where he says what he plans to add.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] GObonzo:
"here" was a theoretical typo. i meant "here" as in the description page of the App itself that I was looking at while typing. and clicking on a user's name HERE does not open up specific posts...:mad:. also i don't go searching through threads looking for something unless it's actually important. if someone wants to upload software they should be prepared to be constantly giving instructions to users if the instructions aren't included live during installation.

@ TileCreator,

it works so far to an extent. really need to add a lot of info on the App description page for users that won't be coming here to ask or look. link to companion application needs adding, wasn't even mentioned during install or on the App's page that I noticed. also need info on the page about what's working\not working so others just don't think it's a broken App.

how about a time frame when you plan on having it completed so we can hold off reviews and ratings until then at least. will just take this as a gift beta or early-access. if the text and background colors get fixed it will be more than satisfactory for now. until more is implemented or something better comes along anyway.

thanks, definitely better than default tiles for damn sure.

image with couple before\after comparisons of different sizes:

[IMG="start tile comparison"]http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/907/9077559/2916737-tilecreator.png[/IMG]
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] 220volt:
Works great :)

Does anyone know a site with nice icons that looks great with Windows 10?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
I've just been doing a google search for wallpapers or images I like and cropping them in mspaint.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] MentalToast:
Loving your app!

[IMG="Current"]http://i.imgur.com/tqDIxcT.jpg[/IMG]

Can't wait for you to add the wide tile function!

No idea how to change the icon of a windows app ( lookin at you calculator!)

and no idea what the syntax is for 'this pc' hm...
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Amillennialist:
If you can make TileCreator compatible with tiles created with OblyTile, then that will save some of us a lot of work.

Thank you for your efforts!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Jakaria Amin:
iconarchive.com and deviantart.com are some of the best i guess.

I am using this set.

http://dakirby309.deviantart.com/art/Metro-Uinvert-Dock-Icon-Set-725-Icons-294529071
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Amillennialist:
I used cover art as much as possible.

Simple crops weren't bad, but trying to Clone Tool, Smudge, or otherwise manipulate individual pixels to remove objects or make things fit the proper aspect ratio was time-consuming. (First-world problem, I know.)

Here's how my tiles turned out with OblyTile in Windows 8.x:

[IMG="Tiles created in OblyTile"]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oCZfl3yyVqM/Uu88RSDbJSI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/JkT-Fizkwks/s1600/Windows+8.1.jpg[/IMG]
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] pie_masters:
Not sure if anyone's had this problem, but when I try to install the TileCreatorProxy I get the error message 'This app can't run on your PC'. I assume it's 64bit and I'm getting the error because I'm using a 32 PC (Asus T200). If this is the case any chance of a work around or a 32bit version being released?

You've done an amazing job getting this out so quickly and for FREE!! and will be using it on my main PC for sure :) Thanks!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] sinarterputih:
I also experienced the same problem.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
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Doesn't really solve anything but... Why are you guys still on a 32-bit OS? even if you only have 2Gb of ram you can still run a 64-bit OS without a performance hit.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] sinarterputih:
so, this tool only works for 64 bit? :confused:
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
looks like it.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] fredphoesh:
Please enter a Approved App Key (Letters only)!

Hi

I am excited that this may be able to be the oblytile replacement for win 10...

I have installed TileCreatorProxy as admin

I have installed the Tile Creator app in the store

But when I have added Kodi:C:/Program Files (x86)/Kodi/Kodi.exe to the ApprovedApps.config file and saved that, then tried to create a tile for Kodi, I get the error

"Please enter a Approved App Key (Letters only)!"

This happens even with a simple name/path like "notepad:C:/Windows/notepad.exe"

Any ideas what to do?

Thanks,

Mark.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Estebanium:
I guess you have to turn the slashes to backslashes: Kodi:C:\Program Files (x86)\Kodi\Kodi.exe

Just like it is shown in the explorer when you navigate to that folder. I was a bit confused first when I saw that the path to notepad uses slashes instead of backslashes, but I ignored it..

This is how it looks like for Powerpoint: powerpoint:C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\POWERPNT.EXE
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] bigodon:
Just use the name you put on config file: powerpoint

powerpoint is what app will looking for on config file, the whole :C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\POWERPNT.EXE is not needed on tilecreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] pie_masters:
My transformer-book (T200) was, last time I looked, not possible to get a 64-bit OS on it, although I believe the chip is able to support it. I honestly hadn't even thought of looking to see if this had changed (I would imagine people have found a work around by now) and tbh for what I use it for and its specs I wouldn't be able to tell any difference either way.

It was easy to just upgrade from 8 to 10 (apart from only having a 30GB C drive and the Windows upgrade for some reason taking up 10GB, then complaining about lack of space when selecting to install it onto the SD >.>) and having set everything else up this is the first 64bit software I've actually tried installing. It's not really worth going through the whole process again to get 64bit on it.

But yeah, if it's planned to run on 32 bit systems soon i'll wait, otherwise do people know if PinMore is 32bit (seems silly paying but so far this seems to be the only alternative)? Cheers!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Pizentu:
Im having the same problem as fredphoesh. Im new to this so a little better explanation would be nice.

I tried the examples of notepad and iTunes from the op but they didnt work. I switched the backslash with forward slashes and that didnt work.

When I try my own, I type in the path, click save in notepad then copy that and paste it into Tile creator app so I know its exactly the same. When I click "Pin Tile" I get the error "Please enter in a Approved App Key (letters only)

I tried other apps that dont have the (86) and still get the same message (as with the 2 provided notepad and iTunes examples)

Heres a screenshot. http://i.imgur.com/z39jUnJ.png
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
The Name before the path is the only thing you need to put into the "approved apps key"

In your case you only need to put "Audacity" in that field. not the whole path.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Vairish:
You've got the setup slightly wrong.

Once you've installed TileCreatorProxy v1.1 from the first post you'll have a folder on your C drive called TileCreator. In that folder there is a file called ApprovedApps.config, open this in Notepad and add your applications there. Here is a screenshot of mine so far "i.imgur.com/KvWXY6y.png"

So when I write Cubase:C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase Pro 8\Cubase8.exe in ApprovedApps.config this contains both a Key and a Path, the Key being "Cubase" and the path being "C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase Pro 8\Cubase8.exe". Tilecreator only needs the Key part so when I go to create a tile I only need to enter in 'Cubase' like this: "i.imgur.com/rH6hNoE.png"

Edit: I had to quote the imgur URLs since I'm too new to post live links.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Pizentu:
Thanks. That worked
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
fixed your links for ya.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] fredphoesh:
AHA!!!

Yes, that works... hmm, why call it a key if it is just the name you have given it... anyhow, great, time to play now!

Thanks Dev.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Pizentu:
So in my excitement of getting the tile to pin to the start menu, I forgot to test it. ..... Now Im getting this error.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
You put < > around it ?

Mine looks like this "league:C:\Riot Games\League of Legends\lol.launcher.exe"
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Pizentu:
I didnt put <> around it.

This is exactly how I have it set up. EXCEPT now I have just "Audacity" as the key instead of the full path.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Siskan:
Thank you very much for this app!

Feedback/bug report:

Like mentioned earlier, setting a text color other than black will not work.

It's also pretty much impossible to pull the color picker to the top left corner (may be a scaling issue since I'm on a HiDPI monitor?) I also imagine that some users won't be programmers or artists knowing the values of pure white, so adding a few preset colors may be a good idea.

I suppose there are limits preventing you, but it would surely be more user friendly if you could quickly switch through tiles you've added already, in case you would want to change something. So even if the app can't fetch keys on it's own, it could save those which you're entering manually.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
when you installed tile creator proxy did you run it as admin?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Pizentu:
Yes I did
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
try making a shortcut to the exe in C:/ main and link to that.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Pizentu:
?? Are you saying to create a shortcut of the app into the C: folder? I did that it didnt work. Same error.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
i've been starring at my monitor trying to see a typo or something but i see nothing wrong with how you set that up.

When in the "approved apps" config I never used capital letters in my names, maybe try that?

The error is obviously coming from the proxy tool . Try deleting the proxy tool directory and reinstalling it. (make sure you right click the installer and click 'run as administrator') :confused:
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Vairish:
Try changing "Program Files (86)" in the program path to "Program Files (x86)"
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
"battle:C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net\battle.net.exe"

Mine has the x86 and it works fine. and hes tried with a shortcut in C: main so it isnt his directory . or so it seems.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Pizentu:
Now I feel like an idiot. Thank you.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] kilador:
Doesn't work on my 32-bit version of Windows 10. Please make a 32-bit version! D:
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] maxaon09:
In the Key field, enter only the name of the application . The application path is no need to specify

//youtu.be/AkKzM1Z8j_4
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Siskan:
I also forgot to check whether the tiles are actually working. And well, they don't. They just open the Tile Creator app and nothing else. Any idea what could be wrong?

I've followed the instructions and opened the side program as an administrator.

In the config file, I've put the following:

vivaldi:C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Vivaldi\Application\vivaldi.exe

valkyria:C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Valkyria Chronicles\Launcher.exe

And in the app I simply put the corresponding keys, respectively.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
You have to run the installer as administrator.

Are you getting any error messages?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Siskan:
Well, that's the one I meant.

Nope, no error messages, but I actually just solved it thanks to a hint in the video above. It seems like the installer would normally move itself or a copy to the same folder as the configuration file, but mine hadn't. Maybe you're supposed to move it manually, but I din't see that in the instructions. In any case I did and it works now.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Iron Doktor:
Installed on 2 of my Win 10 machines, and wow, great job OP, this app is going to be great!

I know that you need to launch another app to start a shortcut as a limitation of how Windows works, but I had a thought how to keep the window more inobtrusive. I'm not sure if this would work, but just an idea.

If TileCreator detects that it is launching as just the app itself, then it opens as normal. If it's started with a profile keyword, then the main app window could be;

* resized to as small as possible (maybe 0x0 ?). That way it is still loaded, but not shown - at least not as far as the user can see

* displayed square in the centre of the monitor, with a nice icon in the middle. Then it would almost look like a simple splash screen

Again, great job, looking forward to more updates :)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] maxaon09:
Notice that if the key contains numbers, it gives an error. For example: "notepad 2" error "notepad"- no errors
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] kasiopec:
Have some small questions:

1) what is approximate date for update? so we can use wide tiles and another stuff?

2) do we need reinstall app/ redo tiles when update will be applied?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
I've messaged him about update eta since earlier in the thread he said he had already made some updates but they wern't live yet.

I don't expect that we would have to redo the tiles but would probably have to manually update tile creator proxy when it gets updated.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] GObonzo:
if you really want icons specifically, try

Pixelformer

. it will extract, convert, and edit any icons or images to .ico format.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Vairish:
If you create a shortcut to a Windows app you can use the path of the shortcut instead of the executable and use any icon you want.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] GObonzo:
trying to link to .txt documents it worked once and now when clicking their tiles I get errors similar to this:

Failed attempt....

Params: <>

Can't find file...

Line#

053: Run,%line%
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] n4f4l3m:
I have a poroblem.

I add line to approvedapps for e.g gta:d:\gta\gta.exe

Next, i create a tile with key gta.

Now, when i click on this tile, tileceator appears and statement which wants to select a default app to run "tilecreator". I can click only on windows store.

What's wrong ?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] maxaon09:
probably need gta:d:

/

gta

/

gta.exe
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] n4f4l3m:
nope. same
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] beruth:
the same happens to me.:crying:
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] GObonzo:
i had the same problem and it was typos in the ApprovedApps.config. that should only happen when it can't find the file it is pointing to. try copying the GTA folder's address bar with "Copy address as text" and append with \*.exe, where * is the file name. just to be sure you got everything spelled the same.

that is cool though if you're still playing GTA 1. that brings back memories.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] n4f4l3m:
Thank you, but is still doesn't work.

For sure i did this:

I create a shortcut on the desktop, then i copied a path directly from shortcut and effect was still same, so i changed slashes to backslashes and still without a result.

//sorry for my english. I hope you can read this xD
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] maxaon09:
I had problems with running games. Here's how I resolved them:

1. To pin an app in the start screen.

2. In ApprovedApps.config file to specify the path to the shortcut tile.

For example: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Call of Duty Black Ops 2 [Ru]\Call of Duty Black Ops 2 [Ru]. Sorry for my English
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] revpickle:
hey folks,

Anyone know if this works with URLs or does it only pin EXEs?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] RE992:
Yes this works with url's too.