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[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Drybonz:
Hi... just coming over to this app after using Oblytile on Win 8.

The first thing I would like to recommend is copy and paste the above instructions, by Jakaria, into the "help" menu Tilecreator... and also in the first post in this thread. Specific, simple instructions for this part of the process are way too buried for the average user.

My other sugestion is to add a tooltip or some kind of "heads up" that you can remove the text from the tile by leaving the name field blank. People coming over from Oblytile will probably be looking for a check box to remove the text from the tile.

Other than those initial suggestions... great job! A lot of people were disappointed that Oblytile wouldn't work on 10 and you are going to make those people very happy! Thanks!

*edit* One question... would it be possible to eliminate the TileCreator screen flashing for a second each time a shortcut is opened by running the TileCreator process in the background all the time, so that it doesn't need to be called?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Greg90:
hello gentlemens!

I want to ask please, is there a way to customize Start Screen pinned Desktop Apps with multiple images and Animations instead of one static image?

I mean choosing multiple images for the pinned Desktop Apps and make them Animate so they look more cohesive and on par with Store Apps.

is that technically possible?

I had this idea when I visited this game website, please everyone take a look to know what I mean:

http ://www .bundlestars .com/

(hover the mouse on the Tiles to make them animate)

thanks in advance and keep up the great work!

Respectfully,

Greg.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] mcholas:
Sad to see OblyTile didn't work anymore with Windows 10. I came across this app that works great but still needs more work. I'm waiting impatiently for that sweet update:)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Flinston_Ger:
I absolute adore this software! Thank you so for much for sharing this application and making it freeware :) Donation is also on the way.

Even the browser-opening Battlefield shortcuts are working. Awesome! Finally the startmenu is like I dreamed it to be.

One tiny feedback: If you first select an image, it automatically fills in all sizes. The second time it only fills in the medium tile. Can this be harmonized?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Yes, this is a known bug. I wanted to get the app out right away since a lot of people wanted it (including me :) ). Will fix this in the upcoming weeks. (Likely by or before September 13th)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
I'm so glad the app is being well received. Just want to let you guys know that I have been pretty busy the last two weeks but I should be able to get a majority of all the requested features done soon.

Here is a sneak preview of a newly created, more user friendly TileCreator Proxy

[IMG="TileCreator Proxy x2"]http://i.imgur.com/pggrny8.png[/IMG]
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
I set some time aside (Sept 3rd - Sept 13th) to work on this and my android app. I should have a nice update for everyone by or before September 13th.

Cheers,

TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
I completely agree with all of this. As of right now, I do not have a workaround "to eliminate the TileCreator screen flashing for a second each time a shortcut is opened". This unfortunately is a limitation of Windows 10 AFAIK :/.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Flinston_Ger:
As a quick fix, you can position the TileCreator modern app somewhere barely noticable, e.g. barely above the taskbar (the titelbar has to be 1px above the taskbar).

For the implementation: Might be ugly but could work: If TileCreator Modern App (TCMA) is launched via a live tile (i.e. "launch program!"), you could move the TCMA outside the screen or to (-100, -100). If that doesn't work you could also launch it and set the window transparency to 0. Can a modern app be borderless? If yes, a 1x1pixel app would be barely noticable.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Greg90:
[MENTION=6862570]TileCreator[/MENTION]/ Mr. Neal

looks great! thanks man!:good::good::good:

BTW I posted this question before but no one replied unfortunately:

is there a way to customize Start Screen pinned Desktop Apps with multiple images and Animations instead of one static image?

I mean choosing multiple images for the pinned Desktop Apps and make them Animate so they look more cohesive and on par with Store Apps.

I had this idea when I visited this game website (hover the mouse on the Tiles to make them animate)

http ://www .bundlestars .com/

is that possible?

thank you so much and many thanks for the Awesome update!!!:highfive:
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Sorry, I have not replied to your previous post. On or within a day of September 3rd, I plan to go through and answer all questions on this forum. Unfortunately, (as a previous post mentioned) I became extremely busy the last two weeks.

Most likely :). As of right now I have not looked into it but I'll have a better answer for you by or before September 13th.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Greg90:
thank you so much for your reply and take it easy my Sir!:)

I'll keep in touch with every single update and progress you make to your Amazing App.

and I'm very happy to know we maybe can get an animated live tiles for the pinned Desktop Apps:victory:

we all looking forward for the upcoming news, updates and experiments you provide:D

thanks again, take it easy and have fun!

Respectfully,

Greg.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] llkobe:
There is only one "feature" what is bothering me: if you click on a tile, the app's window pops up for a moment. Can you hide it? It's the only thing why I'm not using this... THX!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Drybonz:
Why not just make Tilecreator a desktop app? You could distribute it here on XDA and wouldn't have the limitations of the metro app.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Iron Doktor:
A desktop app can't pin a tile to the start menu.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] LEXX911:
This first time I got it to work on the Large Icon but after that I can't get it to work on any other size other than Medium. I guessed there is bug that I managed to get the Large Icon?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
This is a known bug. I'll be fixing this in the upcoming sprint.

Cheers,

TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Exactly.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
the window popping up up for a moment is a windows 10 limitation. In the upcoming sprint, I will play around with finding a workaround for this (maybe failing silently before the window is rendered, opening off screen etc) but not too sure of the success I will have.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
No problem. And Large and Wide support are on its way in this upcoming sprint that I have planned.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Iron Doktor:
If you can't hide the window, what about making a splash screen that is transparent? That way, it renders essentially nothing (or even a small logo) and after the splash you close the main window? Just thinking out loud :)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] bob8765876578657658765:
Game crashes at launch

All kinds of errors

Unable to open properties.

As if it's treating it like a Metro App and not a Native one.

Also, what's up with pressing on Login or already a member?

Am I banned or some crap?

I tried 3 different browsers with and without blockers.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] insaiyanxo:
TileCreator has stopped working since this morning for me. Opening any of the shortcuts I had created no longer does anything, it merely opens the TileCreator app. All these shortcuts were created and working since the day TileCreator was released onto the Windows Store. Just wanted to point this out :)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Nothing has changed from my end. I haven't published anything. Did you per chance run CCleaner? or any other utility? Anyways, please do the following as it will likely fix your error.

Back up your ApprovedApps.config fround in C:/TileCreator/ to somewhere safe (Like My Documents)

Delete C:/TileCreator

Redownload the TileCreator Proxy and follow the steps I initally wrote (Make sure to run as admin)

Copy your ApprovedApps.json back from where it was safely backed up to

Let me know if it works

Good news is that the new TileCreator Proxy that I have written and is fully functional can be installed and uninstalled very very easily. It will likely fix your issues.. The only reason why I haven't released it yet, is that I want it to be faster.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] insaiyanxo:
No I haven't used any CCleaner or any other clean up utilities recently. But I'll try the reinstall method you pointed out. I'm sure it would work, thanks.

EDIT: Both the download links don't seem to be working anymore.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] bob8765876578657658765:
Be more specific.

I'll skip around the fact that Windows 10 changed stuff around.

I will give you that I can't do better.

I find it hard to believe that something can't be made that would be native and not something you have to get from the store.

That Start Menu is full of tiles that are there and functional without going online and have an internet connection so you don't have to have an online app to install something. Just have to figure it out.

That said and was not to offend....

Here I am editing the file created by Tile creator which is called ApprovedApps.config

But you are calling it ApprovedApps.json which is an entirely different deal.

I had created a simple test picture to run Chuzzle of all things. A simple nothing game.

I ran it to see if it works in Win 10 and it's fine.

Run it from your the Metro Tile your program made and the game doesn't start and says it's some critical error with missing resources.

I recognize the file names because it's looking for Metro App resources.

I know this because I dissected those apps over a 10 hour period looking for an Obly Tile workaround.

So where's the disconnect.

Many thanks.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] mortetm:
Suggestions

Hello,

I love the fact that you took time to create this. While using the app I noticed some things that could be improved if you get some time for it :)

1) When making tiles, it would be awesome if all tile graphics could empty after pinning a tile. Like this I either have to choose each graphic separately or close the program and run it again to avoid choosing each graphic separately.

2) Maybe adding a part of the program that would write to approvedapps.config where you could edit the list by browsing to the file you want to add.

Once again, thanks for making this.

Chees.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
No offense taken. I've solved the following issues in the NEW (currently unreleased) TileCreator Proxy

NO MORE ApprovedApps file. Everthing is saved and stored inside TileCreator Proxy.exe. However I do allow you to import and export data (even your old ApprovedApps file :) )

No more having to run as administrator on first launch! (This is why you experienced the issue where after you click the tile it doesn't start and complains about missing resources))

Better error messages! If something goes wrong, I tell you why and a lot of the time how to fix it

Sorry you had such a bad experience. If you want, I can give you access to the beta app however, I would much rather finish coding and just release the new version! I wanted to release last night but found a performance issue that I was not happy with. I am currently fixing that issue NOW. Hopefully I can release in a few hours. Will update soon:)

Please note, for all of the above I was referring to TileCreator Proxy
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
1) Definitely. I agree and will implement by or before Sept 13th.

2) Already done! Hopefully can release tonight.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Bekrah:
That would be great my friend! I'm looking forward to this app working properly with my games! :)

Keep up the good work!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Can you give the new TileCreator Proxy a try? Link
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Bekrah:
I can launch the games using the Test button in the TileCreator Proxy app but this does nothing to help the tiles that aren't functioning properly with my games.

Update: After deleting the C:/TileCreator folder I am back to experiencing issues with launching games even while using the test button within the proxy UI.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Hmmm, lets skype so I can debug your issue. Check your Direct Messages.

Cheers,

TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Hmmm no response from the above user yet. I will be on for the next hour or so, so please let me know if you have issues. I'll be packing in the meantime as I have a flight tomorrow morning. I had a few people test the new TileCreator Proxy and it was very well received. Give it a look.

-TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] jeffny01:
Just downloaded the new proxy and app from the windows store. Wide images are still not working. Is there a trick that i'm missing?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Ha! No, no trick. I need to re-publish to the windows store to fix that bug. Large, Wide, font color, tile text, and more are coming but for that I need to re-write the Windows Store App. The latest release was only for TileCreator Proxy which is the companion app. I will fix those bugs by or before September 13th.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] jeffny01:
Ok, cool. Thanks for the quick reply. Doing a good job on the app. It's appreciated.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Thanks dude. I released this app for people like you. I'm not doing this for money (its free :) ) and I only want what you want.... to be able to customize Windows Start tiles to whatever the hell I want.

-TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
I ended up going back to windows 7. Im not going back to windows 10 till your app is updated :)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Will keep you updated (and will update this thread in the upcoming week and a half)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Greg90:
thank you so much!

the new TileCreator Proxy update is Awesome!:good::good::good:

now I can't wait for the Tile Creator Store App to be updated too:D

keep up the great work and many thanks again, you're the best!:highfive:
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] :
So I was confused. It kept asking me to input a specified path when I already did. Took me a while to figure out that closing the Proxy saves the changes. Now it works. I'd like to add a suggestion to have a "Save" button in the proxy. Maybe other people won't get confused like me.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Sorry about that, good find. I actually thought it saved as you were typing. Must be a bug. I'll investigate this weekend and respond back.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] LDL-:
Thanks a lot for your amazing app, it's so useful for Windows 10.

personally, i have some problems to run correctly the app.

1.

when i choose a color text, it refuse and display the default color for the title, that mean in black.

2.

The app doesn't arrive to read informations in the ApprovedApps file, of course i installed TileCreatorProxy already !

on click the Tile display a error message like this : "you need a new app to open this TileCreator element."

(see the following screen).

click on it to display the original size (1600x900)

How i can fix it ?

thank so much for your help...

;)

.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] bigodon:
Hi, i made some 512x512 square tiles, mostly are 2d, 3d hosts, render engines and texture apps

preview/download

mega:///#F!7FBjiIgZ!2hGM2ORrGve3tOdlgp_LPQ

i made icons for:

keyshot

unreal engine 4 launcher

marmoset toolbag

topogun

speed tree and ue4 subscription

marvelous designer

corel bitstream

adobe ps, ai, lr, au, ae

revit

artrage

mischief

sketchbook pro

knald

pixplant

quixel suite

substance painter

substance designer

bitmap 2 material

xnormal

hexis

non design/art stuff:

aida64

cpuz

gpuz

cpuid hwinfo

asrock reboot to uefi

flawless widescreen

fraps

borderless gaming

---------- Post added at 03:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:47 PM ----------

any news when tile creator windows store will be updated? also any news or progress to make it start in silent mode?

i know this is a win10 limitation, maybe converting this to tray app can do the trick? just some random thoughts
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] LagunaFAN:
PNG with transparent as a picture is not supported?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
I'll be working on large, wide, tile color and text color support for the Windows store app tomorrow morning. I'll also be allowing names (formerly called approved app keys to support numbers and a few other characters).
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] LDL-:
Great !

(so that mean my problem to run the app are normal i guest...).

please inform us when you have uploaded the update, i suppose a lot of persons wait the new version,

personnally i wait with a great interest your update to run TileCreator correctly.

;)

tks Man !

.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Twinkling82:
Awesome tool!

I know you're going to fix some of the current issues, so I'll refrain from asking into stuff I've seen mentioned in this thread, like the colours of text and tile not updating. Can you make the tool crop the wide image or at least provide the size for it so we can crop it in photoshop before adding it via the tool?

I noticed that clicking on the tool created tile, it boots up tilecreator for a moment, then boots up the program intended and closes tilecreator. Can you perhaps hide the boot of tilecreator to avoid confusion for some people? While I can make good guesses to why it happens, not everyone can.

Also, I can only have small and medium tile - and tiles created by tilecreator have less options than the other tiles. Is there a way to expand at least the options of sizes?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Overlord Yuri:
This app is turning out really nicely! I'm eagerly awaiting support for wide tiles, I'll be using it for everything! :D
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Paul-Hariss:
that's what I want exactly since forever!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Glad to hear it. I worked on it all day today (so far). I've added wide tile support, a much better help module, and have completely rewritten its internals allowing for much quicker updates, maintenance, and better code readability for developers (if I open source it).

Cheers!

TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Iron Doktor:
Thanks Neal, waiting for this eagerly :)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
I have some pretty cool stuff coming! Sorry for the delay, I thought I would be done now but I am currently adding 5-6 features I didn't think I would complete this sprint.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Bekrah:
So how much longer we talking my friend?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Ughhhh! I am a few lines of code away from detecting what tiles you have pinned already, what tiles you do not have pinned and allowing you to import and export a list of tiles however Microsoft has a bug in their sdk that is preventing me from doing this.

EDIT: The above post is in reference to the Microsoft Store Modern App, TileCreator
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
I want to be finished by Sunday with

Wide Tile Support

Tiny Tile Support

Large Tile Support

Colored Tile Support (affects you when your image is too small, or when in wide tile more, or if you just want a blank tile)

Colored Text Support

Importing and Exporting Tiles (however I just found out I am blocked by a Microsoft Bug. Currently Exploring ways around this)
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Bekrah:
Sounds good. Thanks!
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] TileCreator:
Here is a sneek peek preview of what I have in development locally.

[IMG="Sneek Peek"]http://i.imgur.com/qXV5T6k.png[/IMG]
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
noice. can't wait.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] windowsStoreSucks:
For the last few days I’ve been trying to download this from the store.

I can’t download it, or any other app though. I’ve tried every “solution” that has been offered: (including but not limited to) wsreset.exe, disabling firewalls, updating the store, updating windows update, reloading services, modifying permissions, clearing various cache, deleting folders, making folders, adding payment methods to my account, creating a different account, typing lots of stuff into powershell and cmd, and just spamming the retry button – nothing works. I even went and got a different installation disc for Windows 10, installed it on a different machine, created yet another MS account and still I can’t download anything. It has no problem updating apps that came preinstalled though.

So, please – is there any way that someone could just post a direct link to a zip or appx for this app? If you don’t want it up on dropbox, then maybe using Fiddler or something similar to get the link for the appx that is hosted on the store might be an option. I saw a question similar to this was posted earlier in this thread, but I couldn't find a direct reply to it.

Specifically the issue is:

On computer 1 – Account 1: Store won’t even load anymore, because one of the solutions I tried toasted it and I can’t get it back.

On computer 1 - Account 2: Tries to download for a split second, then just fails and says to try again

On computer 2 – Account 3: It gets as far as saying “acquiring license”, then fails just the same (error 0x803f7003)

I'm getting nowhere with it.

Any help with acquiring this app would be much appreciated.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Greg90:
looks super cool!!!:good:

I can't wait for this!:D
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
are these clean installs using legit windows 7 or 8 keys? (after running upgrade)

the fact that its not working on any of your computers makes me think your router or your pc is blocking that traffic or you have a port closed you need open.

and antivirus or firewall may be blocking it as well. try disabling them to try it out.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] windowsStoreSucks:
Thanks for taking the time.

Both installs were legit though. One was an upgrade from 7. The other was a clean install. The second machine didn't have any antivirus or anti-malware installed. It was totally clean. Installed windows and went right to the app store. No dice. I've also disabled firewalls. The upgrade from 7 was an OEM install, so the process for upgrading was a bit of a headache - but it's ultimately seen by Microsoft as legit. Maybe that's gumming up the works? That still wouldn't explain why both installations are failing to download. :eek:

I suppose I can mess around with my routers, since I am behind two - plus the modem. Never really had a problem with that before - hosted various gaming servers from here. Worth a shot though.

What I'd give for a proper error message...

Thanks again.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
If you have a smartphone with a data plan you could disconnect your pc from the normal network and use your phone as a hotspot. if that works then you know its your router config.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] MAMeingast:
I had similar issues with the store back when I was still using the technical preview and had mixed regional settings on my pc. There are regional & language settings in these locations:

Settings App - Time & Language - Region & Language

Control Panel - Region

After I made sure all the regional AND language settings corresponded to my actual location, things started to work properly. Maybe worth a try?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] Berserk87:
sunday is here :d