Stacks Docklet

@Rixanu - Have you tried dragging shortcuts off of the start menu that link to programs in the Program Files directory? Placing them in your C:\Games folder so that there are no permissions issues that force the icon to be created on the desktop? I am quite puzzled by this glitch as stacks is simply displaying a windows folder full of shortcuts and in C:\Games it should now have the access to at least read them. Unfortunately, I do not have an x64 machine I can test this glitch out on.

Have you tried Stacks2 or Standalone stacks2?
Stacks v2 - http://rocketdock.com/addon/docklets/22757
StandAloneStack2 - http://rocketdock.com/addon/docklets/20707
StandAlone runs a separate executable as opposed to using rocketdock to run.

@theantagonizer-I moved my both my games and my shortcuts folder to C:\Games. After some more testing, I realized that links leading to the Program Files folder don't work, but links leading to the Program Files (x86) folder work just fine, which seems odd, given that both folders have the exact same permissions. Also, there was a mistake in my last post. First of all, I meant to type (x86) instead of (x84), and my games were located in the Program Files folder at first, not Program Files (x86).

this is awesome thank you^^

I have created a quick guide to setting up stacks. It helps address some of the problems people have been having. It is posted here
http://rocketdock.freeforums.org/setting-up-stacks-docklet-windows-7-t85.html

@Rixanu - I simply meant as you had done. When you create them to your desktop and move them to a folder did you move them with administrative permissions (Which you have to do when putting stuff in Program Files directory) From what I understand you did that, I was not aware of the problem with stacks you describe where it cannot access the files in Program files directory. I am glad you found a workaround.

For my clarity you moved your installed games files to C:\Games or you moved the folder you use for your shortcuts to C:\Games?

In the video I linked above I placed my "Shortcuts" folder directly in C: to avoid any permissions problems with the Program Files directory. This worked for shortcuts copied directly off of start menu including ones installed to Program Files

@theantagonizer-The shortcuts did point to the right executables. The shortcut folder was within my games folder, in the Program Files (x84) folder. I created my shortcuts on the desktop due to UAC issues, and then moved them to said folder. I created the shortcuts by right clicking and selecting create shortcut. I experimented and found out that the stacks docklet wouldn't run links that led to executables in the Program Files folder. I tried moving my games to C:\Games, and the shortcuts in the stacks docklet worked perfectly after that.

What do you mean by copying the shortcuts with "Admin" permissions? I'm fine with keeping my games where they are, but I was wondering, just in case I need to link to something in a "restricted" area. Thanks for the help.

@Crazy_ndn604 - Right click somewhere on your computer and choose New > Folder

My documents works or Directly on C: Drive. Name the folder what you want the stack to be. Like Internet or Utilites or Image Editing. Then right click on the shortcuts you want to put in your stack and drag them into your new folder. A menu will open giving you the option to more or "Create shortcut here" Choose to create the shortcut. Once your folder has the shortcuts to the programs you want to have in your stack. Right click on your dock and choose "Add Item" > "Stacks Docklet" A new icon will appear, right click on that and choose "Icon settings" A properties window will open for stacks, where it says folder click the button to choose a folder. Navigate to that folder of shortcuts you created so stacks will point to it. You can also change the displayed Icon and whether stacks fans out or displays like a grid (Square)

You can also use stacks to browse folders with files in them, like music folders or video or picture. Some newer versions of stacks will even show a preview image of the movie.

@Rixanu - When you right click on the shortcuts and select properties do they point to the proper executables? Where did you create your folder full of shortcuts? Did the UAC give you any trouble? Using Win7 32bit I tried to create my shortcuts in the rocketdock folder and UAC threw a fit because I didnt have "Write" permissions. It let me create them on the desktop and then I could copy them with "Admin" permissions into the folder I wanted and that worked.

Also, how did you create the shortcuts? Rightclick drag to the spot you wanted and then choose create shortcut here?

it is very nice nice nice

I'm having an issue with the stacks docklet and shortcuts. I play a lot of games, so I thought I'd create a folder of shortcuts to them and link it to a stack docklet. The problem is, all of the links don't show the game's icon, and they do nothing when clicked upon. I've given full permissions to everything in my RocketDock folder, games folder, and the folder with the shortcuts. Does anyone have a remedy for this? I use Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit. Thanks in advance.

If anyone needs a picture of what I mean, here's one: http://i47.tinypic.com/65rc0o.png

how do i creat a folder for shortcuts :confused:

Stackdocklet is more of like a "folder browser" docklet. In order to put programs into it you must create a folder full of shortcuts and then point the starting folder of stacks to that location.

i installed stackdocklet but how do i put files into it? likee how do i put files to make it look like a grid. or how do i put files into the grid looking thing? idk email me please

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10x tahion. when i check ''store settings in a portable INI'' , rocketdock stop crashing. soryy for my bad english

In order you have stacks docklet everytime you turn on the computer you have to do some things.
First you have to go to Dock Settings... (right click)
Then goto General....CHECK the "store settings in a portable INI...
Then you have to goto you explorer, in folder RocketDock you have file settings.ini ...goto properties...Security...and give FULL CONTROL to all users.
Hope this was helpfull:)

Everytime I restart pc, rocket dock always crash with stacks docklet enabled.
OS Windows 7 Professional x64