Desktop Calendar

How to Make Wallpaper Packs for Desktop Calendar

I've tried to make this process as simple as possible. If you have any questions then as always please e-mail me.

Step 1

Step 2

Prepare you Wallpaper images. Make them the right size etc. then save them as Jpeg's. For this you will need some sort of graphics application. I personally use Paint.NET which is freeware, but there are many alternatives out there.

Step 3

Start DC Creator Wizard and follow the instructions through step by step. This will involve loading a picture for each month and selecting options:

Display Mode - This is how you want the Wallpaper to be displayed eg. Stretch, Center or Tile.
Box Style - This is how you want the calendar boxes to look for that month. eg. Square or Rectangle. It's best if you've actually used Desktop Calendar to know what this means.
Calendar Position - This is where you want the calendar to appear on the screen for that month.

Once you've finished you will have a directory called the same name as you chose for the Wallpaper Pack. In that directory will be 12 image files numbered (1-12) and a file called "settings.ini" that holds all the information about your pack.

Step 4

To install your wallpaper pack, copy the folder that was generated into your Desktop Calendar folder e.g.

c:\program files\desktop calendar\my wallpaper pack

You may need to restart the calendar for it to appear in the settings.

Step 5 (optional)

If you think your Wallpaper Pack is pretty cool then why not share it? If you send it to me I'll make a installation file for it and post it on the website. I'll of course give you full credit or I can keep it anonymous, it's up to you.