From d2b107b09602599266546037e85ef8c896143499 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: vo1x <97158976+vo1x@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:59:49 +0545 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Update README.md --- README.md | 137 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 105 insertions(+), 32 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5b88da0..391c31a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,37 +1,110 @@ -

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+ + +## About + +![ModularClocks](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/97bfd084-7ef0-496f-a835-3c41f482d38c/dem902r-659bc44d-7939-4cc8-9eb4-e638bf22c97d.png) + +ModularClocks is a Rainmeter skin that includes a gallery of hand-crafted rainmeter clocks, a preview option, and an efficient settings menu. -A gallery of hand-crafted rainmeter clocks with built in preview and settings menu. Download rainmeter [here](https://www.rainmeter.net/). -## Styles Previews - - - - - ## Features -- Blur / shadow / color fill -- Auto-centering -- Animated clocks - -# Installation -### Requirements -Rainmeter 4.4 beta or newer: [Download here](https://www.rainmeter.net/) - -### Installation Instructions -1. Install rainmeter -1. Download the latest release -1. Open the .rmskin package -1. Leave the installation settings default, and press install - -**You'll also have to install ImageMagick for the skin to function. Follow [THIS](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter#how-to-install) guide.** - -## Contact me -via Discord: **Jax#1090** - -## Special thanks to -[@khanhas](https://github.com/khanhas) for the MagickMeter plugin + +* 5 Clock Presets +* Animated Styles +* Resizable Styles + +## Getting Started + +### Prerequisites + +- **Rainmeter v4.5 or newer.** Rainmeter can be installed by downloading the `.exe` file [from Rainmeter's official website.](https://www.rainmeter.net/) +- **JaxCore v40005 or newer.** JaxCore can be installed by downloading the `.rmskin` file from [JaxCore's official website.](https://jax-core.github.io/) + +### Installation + +Assuming you successfully downloaded and installed Rainmeter as well as JaxCore, you can now proceed to install ModularClocks by following the steps below. + +1. Download and run the `.rmskin` file for **ModularClocks** from the official [JaxCore site](https://jax-core.github.io/) to install **ModularClocks**. +2. Leave the installation settings at their defaults and click Install. +3. When the installation is finished, a startup pop-up should appear. Follow through the pop-up to finish installing **ModularClocks**. + +* Note: If you find that the JaxCore option is red on the startup pop-up, please press the red button and Core will be installed automatically. Perchance this fails, you can manually install Core by downloading the `.rmskin` file from [JaxCore's official website.](https://jax-core.github.io/) + +### Setting Up + +To use video the custom clock styles, you must first install and configure [ImageMagick](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter).** Follow the instructions below to setup **ImageMagick**. + + +#### Installing ImageMagick: + +1. Open [this link](https://www.imagemagick.org/script/download.php#windows). This link will take you to another site where you must locate and download the appropriate installer. +2. Find a suitable release under **Windows Binary Release** that corresponds to your requirements and download it. The `ImageMagick-7.1.0-19-Q16-HDRI-x64-dll.exe` executable will be used to install for this guide. +3. After the download is complete, run the installer, which in this case is `ImageMagick-7.1.0-19-Q16-HDRI-x64-dll.exe`. +4. Leave the installation settings at their defaults and follow through the installation. You can tinker around with the settings **ONLY** if you know what they do. +5. Open [this link](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter/releases) and dowload the latest release of the **MagickMeter** skin. The `magickmeter_0.7.3.rmskin` Rainmeter skin file will be used to install for this guide. +6. Leave the installation settings at their defaults and click Install. +And that is how you setup **ImageMagick**. You can now proceed to configure the Clock Presets. + +* **Note:** An alternate approach for **Step 5** and **Step 6** is: + - Download the [plugin DLLs](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter/releases) + - Copy the version that corresponds to your system from the zip file (x86 or x64) + - Open Run(`Win + R`), type `%appdata%\Rainmeter\Plugins\` and press **OK**. + - Manually paste DLL you copied in the second step. + - Finally, restart Rainmeter and your plugin will be activated. + +#### Choosing Presets: +Follow the steps outlined below to setup custom video backgrounds: + +1. Open Core and head over to the **Modules** section. +2. Select **ModularClocks** from the list and proceed to the **Appearance** tab. +3. Under **Clock Style** choose a preset that tickles your fancy. +4. The clock style will be changed if you refresh **ModularClocks** by deactivating and activating the toggle on the bottom left. + +* **Note:** The **Render** and **Appearance** tabs allow you to further customize each preset as required. + +## Help and Credits +- MagickMeter and ImageMagick plugins by [khanhas](https://github.com/khanhas) +- Join the [Core Community Discord Server](https://discord.gg/JmgehPSDD6) for more help. From 2738f0219cb4d26113fb98cd7d16467888827413 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: vo1x <97158976+vo1x@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:26:33 +0545 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] logo fix and typo patch --- README.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 391c31a..d85f23d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
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@@ -49,7 +49,6 @@ ModularClocks is a Rainmeter skin that includes a gallery of hand-crafted rainmeter clocks, a preview option, and an efficient settings menu. - ## Features * 5 Clock Presets @@ -75,17 +74,18 @@ Assuming you successfully downloaded and installed Rainmeter as well as JaxCore, ### Setting Up -To use video the custom clock styles, you must first install and configure [ImageMagick](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter).** Follow the instructions below to setup **ImageMagick**. +To use video the custom clock styles, you must first install and configure **[ImageMagick](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter).** Follow the instructions below to setup **ImageMagick**. #### Installing ImageMagick: -1. Open [this link](https://www.imagemagick.org/script/download.php#windows). This link will take you to another site where you must locate and download the appropriate installer. +1. Open **[this link](https://www.imagemagick.org/script/download.php#windows)**. This link will take you to another site where you must locate and download the appropriate installer. 2. Find a suitable release under **Windows Binary Release** that corresponds to your requirements and download it. The `ImageMagick-7.1.0-19-Q16-HDRI-x64-dll.exe` executable will be used to install for this guide. 3. After the download is complete, run the installer, which in this case is `ImageMagick-7.1.0-19-Q16-HDRI-x64-dll.exe`. 4. Leave the installation settings at their defaults and follow through the installation. You can tinker around with the settings **ONLY** if you know what they do. -5. Open [this link](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter/releases) and dowload the latest release of the **MagickMeter** skin. The `magickmeter_0.7.3.rmskin` Rainmeter skin file will be used to install for this guide. +5. Open **[this link](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter/releases)** and dowload the latest release of the **MagickMeter** skin. The `magickmeter_0.7.3.rmskin` Rainmeter skin file will be used to install for this guide. 6. Leave the installation settings at their defaults and click Install. + And that is how you setup **ImageMagick**. You can now proceed to configure the Clock Presets. * **Note:** An alternate approach for **Step 5** and **Step 6** is: From 4e8ce3c38c23ea158b91c1c8086a41d902481b1f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: vo1x <97158976+vo1x@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:28:56 +0545 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] slogan patch --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d85f23d..3805ddf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@

ModularClocks

- Stylized screensavers. + Animated & Modern Clock Styles.
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From 0935bb8fa541bee0b4a52385598a2cece6135a42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: vo1x <97158976+vo1x@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:32:45 +0545 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] final patch --- README.md | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3805ddf..2aa3f8a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Assuming you successfully downloaded and installed Rainmeter as well as JaxCore, ### Setting Up -To use video the custom clock styles, you must first install and configure **[ImageMagick](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter).** Follow the instructions below to setup **ImageMagick**. +To use the custom clock styles, you must first install and configure **[ImageMagick](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter).** Follow the instructions below to setup **ImageMagick**. #### Installing ImageMagick: @@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ To use video the custom clock styles, you must first install and configure **[Im 4. Leave the installation settings at their defaults and follow through the installation. You can tinker around with the settings **ONLY** if you know what they do. 5. Open **[this link](https://github.com/khanhas/MagickMeter/releases)** and dowload the latest release of the **MagickMeter** skin. The `magickmeter_0.7.3.rmskin` Rainmeter skin file will be used to install for this guide. 6. Leave the installation settings at their defaults and click Install. +7. Restart Rainmeter and your plugin will be activated. And that is how you setup **ImageMagick**. You can now proceed to configure the Clock Presets. @@ -96,9 +97,9 @@ And that is how you setup **ImageMagick**. You can now proceed to configure the - Finally, restart Rainmeter and your plugin will be activated. #### Choosing Presets: -Follow the steps outlined below to setup custom video backgrounds: +Follow the steps outlined below to setup custom clock presets: -1. Open Core and head over to the **Modules** section. +1. Open Core and head over to the **Desktop** section. 2. Select **ModularClocks** from the list and proceed to the **Appearance** tab. 3. Under **Clock Style** choose a preset that tickles your fancy. 4. The clock style will be changed if you refresh **ModularClocks** by deactivating and activating the toggle on the bottom left.