Subpackage

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Published on January 3, 2006 By DanielFlaco In IconPackager

Ok I have all my icons made and the pack, but I'm having trouble adding a subpackage. I created a second pack then added it as a subpack
and it worked on the computer I created it, but when I zip it for distribution and installed it on a different computer the subpack didn't work. So I tried to edit it in the subpack button and it shows but is looking for the file path or in other words a second Pack wich is kind of dumn if you need to have both packs for the subpack to work. I created the two packs on my home Computer then I just added it 1 as a subpack and works on there but it didn't work on another computer.
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong. or is there a tutorial on how to created subpackages.

Comments (Page 1)

PoSmedley

on Jan 09, 2006

I'm running into the same thing. I can't believe this post has sat for 5 days with no response. Maybe this bump will get it going.

NightTrainthedark

on Jan 09, 2006

Here is the history from the latest IconPackager build. Maybe it is what you need.

3.10 release
----------------
-Updated translation support for sub-packages.
-Updated previews for Vista-style icon resources in IP, Package Builder,
and IconExplorer.

This build is necessary to support the sub-packages included with
Mormegil's new premium Apogee icon pack.

Corky_O

on Jan 09, 2006

You will probably need to create a new package by copying the icons you want to use in the package from the Apogee folders in the IconPackager\Themes sub-directory to a holding folder.

Then start IconPackager > View menu > Package Builder > drag-n-drop into builder from your holding folder > use the Save or Save As button to name and save the package.

This will create an IconPackager theme file with the IconPackager icon, which you should be able to double-click to install on any computer with the correct version of IconPackager installed.

Note - if you install the Apogee pack from SDC, you are forced to install "Apogee" before being allowed to install the sub-packs, so this may or may not indicate that they are tied together - thus the issue you experienced.

PoSmedley

on Jan 09, 2006

I'm confuzzled.

Do I have to install the Apogee Icon Package in order to create my own Icon Package with a subpackage? (Install Apogee and then re[lace it's icons with mine and save as new package?)

It seems kind of odd, if that is the case, that they would add such a feature for one Icon Package and make anyone who wants to make a subpackage go through all that to do it. Not being sarcastic, I'm just not sure I understood you.

Captain Goodvibes

on Jan 09, 2006

Maybe someone from stardock could write a tutorial on how to create subpackages as no one is sure how this new function of the latest iconpackager works.

PoSmedley

on Jan 09, 2006

Maybe someone from stardock could write a tutorial

That would be nice, since the 'help' info that comes with it is lacking. I'm sitting on an Icon Package that really needs this feature, or I will end up making 2 Ip's, which I thought this feature would prevent me from having to do.

I'm hoping I don't have to install the Apogee pack, since it's a premium pack. I can't believe they would install a feature that you might end up actually having to buy something more in order to use it?

PoSmedley

on Jan 09, 2006

PoSmedley

on Jan 09, 2006

PoSmedley

on Jan 10, 2006

PoSmedley

on Jan 10, 2006

DanielFlaco

on Jan 11, 2006

I have been wanting to release this pack since before X-mas. Wich will have four colors, but so far I've been holding it's relase because of this issue. And I don't want to buy the Apogge suite just to use this feature. This is a preview of some of those icons
http://danielflaco.wincustomize.com/Preview.aspx?Source=DanielFlaco/screenshots/14055.jpg

PoSmedley

on Jan 11, 2006

I feel for you. I have an Icon Pack as well that I need the Subpackage option for. I emailed SDS on Monday and they replied yesterday they received my email and they would respond within 48 hours. Still waiting. If I find out anything before you, I will pass it on to you asap.

hang in there.

p.s. Nice icons, by the way. If you want...should we get this worked out...I'd be willin' to do a swap to test each others icon's with this subpackage feature. I ran into the same thing you did with it working on my computer but not on a different one.

Corky_O

on Jan 11, 2006

Do I have to install the Apogee Icon Package in order to create my own Icon Package with a subpackage?

Sorry to confuse.

Having the Apogee pack installed does not help with creating sub-packages.

I have not found a way to create sub-packages that have the ".subpackage" file in the sub-package folder.

With the Apogee pack, the main folder "Apogee" has the full set of icons, a ".iconpackage" file, and a ".packages" file.

The sub-package folders have the sub-set of icons (the different colored folders, My Computer, Recycle Bin, etc. without any icons that are used from the "Apogee" folder), as well as a ".subpackage" file.

I am not sure how this was accomplished, nor if it can be accomplished with the current public version (stand-alone, or Object Desktop).

Hopefully someone will be able to clear this up.

PoSmedley

on Jan 11, 2006

".packages" file.

I have gotten as far as creating the second file...but somehow erased all the icons from the parent file when I put them both in one zip. I realize this may not make sense, I don't understand it myself.

I can create a parent file...then a subpackage. The sub shows up in my drop down window of the parent. However...when I try to zip them into one package...I lose the parent.

There really need to be step by step instructions on how to save it all to one pack after you have created the subpackage. (Which, by the way, when I save the subpackage...at least for me...it is put into it's own folder 'OUTSIDE' of the parent files folder. I don't know a lot about programming and stuff, but I'm guessing it should be saved within the parent folder and I am doing something wrong.)

DanielFlaco

on Jan 11, 2006

So far no answer to my question. Stardock sould release a tutorial, otherwise what's the point of having the feature if nobody knows how to use it exept the people at Stardock.

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