Widget gadget idea-- can DesktopX load...

an idea for a new effect widget

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    I want to know if I can load an .xaml animation in DesktopX for starters. How? and if not?
How can I load a .swf and stretch it to the dimentions of window "x" for an animated glow, pulse, shadow effect behind the Glass Vista windows?

Is this possible in DesktopX or am I shooting too high?

if it is what do you suggest.
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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To answer your questions. I think the only way to load on .xaml animation is through an additional com object if one exists?

It's not natively supported.

To answer your second. You can only use/load an swf file in an Explorer control which wouldn't suit your end goal.

IMO you could easily add those effects using animated png's. It would also be significantly smaller & more efficient.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And DesktopX allows you to add glow to objects via the Object's properties. That means it can be tweaked dynamicly, even via scripting.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What programs other than DesktopX Would be suitable for this idea