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Changing the Menu Button
« on: February 10, 2010, 11:16:26 AM »
In KDE 4, what is the method for changing PC Menu button to something more custom?  What size icon should I use to replace the button? 

I've seen others' desktop where this has been done.:)
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2010, 12:10:31 PM »
Right click the PC Start Menu button
Select > Application Launcher Menu Settings
Select > Options
Then click on the PC Menu icon and pick any icon from the various selections available
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2010, 12:19:27 PM »
that or just change the iconset, in kde control center

remember that in kde-look.org you will find more artwork that can be easily added to your system without breaking something in the install

the icons work for kickoff and kmenu, other menus could have different ways to do it, like kbfx
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 12:34:41 PM »
Thanks, guys.  Since I'm not in forn to f my PCLinuxOS system at the moment, I'm assuming, from options, I can point to my own custom icon?
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2010, 12:41:33 PM »
Yup - choose from the various sets you'll be able to select from
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2010, 08:51:27 AM »
Sometimes I am wondering why do I even bother making those videos...

KDE4 HOWTO Messing Around With KMenu Icon And Other Settings

Double click on the video to open on Youtube site and watch in full screen...

Andy
« Last Edit: February 11, 2010, 08:53:12 AM by AndrzejL »
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2010, 09:24:44 AM »
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 08:51:27 AM
Sometimes I am wondering why do I even bother making those videos...

Andy


..you should consider adding them to the wiki, as well as the tips & tricks section of the forum!  I think most people search the forum &/or wiki more than youtube when looking for support solutions.  ;)
« Last Edit: February 11, 2010, 09:43:26 AM by travisn000 »
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2010, 09:37:59 AM »
Quote from: travisn000 on February 11, 2010, 09:24:44 AM
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 08:51:27 AM
Sometimes I am wondering why do I even bother making those videos...

Andy


..you should consider adding them to the wiki, as well as the tips & tricks section of the forum!  I think most people search the forum &/or wiki more than youtube when looking for support solutions.  ;)

Feel free to add them :D!

Andy
« Last Edit: February 11, 2010, 09:43:38 AM by travisn000 »
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2010, 09:50:28 AM »
They really are great videos, and are deserving of much more exposure! 

I would love to take the time to do a few write-ups to accompany them, but currently my time is quite limited due to other projects..  if you wouldn't mind dropping me a PM as you create new ones, I will try to get to it eventually!
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2010, 11:35:24 AM »
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 08:51:27 AM
Sometimes I am wondering why do I even bother making those videos...


Double click on the video to open on Youtube site and watch in full screen...

Andy


Thank you, thank you!:)  I just subscribed to your YouTube.com channel!:)
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2010, 11:42:07 AM »
Quote from: georgetoon on February 11, 2010, 11:35:24 AM
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 08:51:27 AM
Sometimes I am wondering why do I even bother making those videos...


Double click on the video to open on Youtube site and watch in full screen...

Andy


Thank you, thank you!:)  I just subscribed to your YouTube.com channel!:)

Got the email :) with Youtube notification :). Glad You like it :).

Andy
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2010, 12:03:10 PM »
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 11:42:07 AM
Got the email :) with Youtube notification :). Glad You like it :).

Andy


Andy, absolutely outstanding stuff!  My apologies for not seeing it sooner.:)

BTW, what pixel size should that menu icon be?  32 x 32?  64 x 64?  What works best?

I know Gimp has a plug-in that allows you to make an icon instantly from just about any image.  It's called Iconify2.scm in case anyone needs to make an icon. 

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Iconify2 plug-in converts a single layer of a single image into a multi-layered image ready to be saved as a Windows icon.
;The new image will contain all standard sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48) at all standard bit depths (16 colors, 256 colors, 32-bit RGBA), with transparency support.
*Note: Not fully tested though, so be sure to try it on an "expendable" copy of an image first.

I've tried it and it works great!  However, I can't remember if I used it in KDE 3.5 or my current KDE4 set up.  I'll check it again tonight as I'll need to make an icon for the menu.:)
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2010, 12:22:48 PM »
Quote from: georgetoon on February 11, 2010, 12:03:10 PM
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 11:42:07 AM
Got the email :) with Youtube notification :). Glad You like it :).

Andy


Andy, absolutely outstanding stuff!  My apologies for not seeing it sooner.:)

BTW, what pixel size should that menu icon be?  32 x 32?  64 x 64?  What works best?

I know Gimp has a plug-in that allows you to make an icon instantly from just about any image.  It's called Iconify2.scm in case anyone needs to make an icon.  

Quote
Iconify2 plug-in converts a single layer of a single image into a multi-layered image ready to be saved as a Windows icon.
;The new image will contain all standard sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48) at all standard bit depths (16 colors, 256 colors, 32-bit RGBA), with transparency support.
*Note: Not fully tested though, so be sure to try it on an "expendable" copy of an image first.

I've tried it and it works great!  However, I can't remember if I used it in KDE 3.5 or my current KDE4 set up.  I'll check it again tonight as I'll need to make an icon for the menu.:)

I used picture size 350 x 330 and it works. No idea about any limitations...

Andy
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2010, 12:30:48 PM »
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 12:22:48 PM
Quote from: georgetoon on February 11, 2010, 12:03:10 PM
Quote from: AndrzejL on February 11, 2010, 11:42:07 AM
Got the email :) with Youtube notification :). Glad You like it :).

Andy


Andy, absolutely outstanding stuff!  My apologies for not seeing it sooner.:)

BTW, what pixel size should that menu icon be?  32 x 32?  64 x 64?  What works best?

I know Gimp has a plug-in that allows you to make an icon instantly from just about any image.  It's called Iconify2.scm in case anyone needs to make an icon.  

Quote
Iconify2 plug-in converts a single layer of a single image into a multi-layered image ready to be saved as a Windows icon.
;The new image will contain all standard sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48) at all standard bit depths (16 colors, 256 colors, 32-bit RGBA), with transparency support.
*Note: Not fully tested though, so be sure to try it on an "expendable" copy of an image first.

I've tried it and it works great!  However, I can't remember if I used it in KDE 3.5 or my current KDE4 set up.  I'll check it again tonight as I'll need to make an icon for the menu.:)

I used picture size 350 x 330 and it works. No idea about any limitations...

Andy


In that case, I'll resize to around that dimension and give it a go.:)  Thanks!:)
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Re: Changing the Menu Button
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2010, 07:18:08 PM »
It worked! Thank you!:)

I now have my character George as my menu launch button! How cool is that??!!


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