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have vc change destop image
« on: November 04, 2014, 05:07:41 PM »
hi,im still a little newbie here,i hope im posting this in the right spot
I have watched so many videos I lost count and have figured most things out on my own and a lot of reading the fourms ,but what im asking is how can I get vc to change my desktop image?
like ide seen in one of James's videos......thanks in advance

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Re: have vc change destop image
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2014, 09:00:38 AM »
Hi Outlaw.

That video was many years ago and to be honest I don't remember how I was doing it.  I was probably using EventGhost.

For your purposes the easiest method would probably be to use a command line utility like this one: http://sg20.com/techblog/2011/06/23/wallpaper-changer-command-line-utility/

Put the exe into your VC folder and then use a command like this one:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<!--VoxCommando 2.1.0.8-->
<command id="281" name="change wallpaper" enabled="true" alwaysOn="False" confirm="False" requiredConfidence="0" loop="False" loopDelay="0" loopMax="0" description="">
  <action>
    <cmdType>Launch.Hidden</cmdType>
    <params>
      <param>Wallpaperchanger.exe</param>
      <param>"D:\rolls\20101212" 3</param>
    </params>
    <cmdRepeat>1</cmdRepeat>
  </action>
  <phrase>change wallpaper</phrase>
</command>

You'll need to modify the path to point to an image file or folder which contains images.

The program converts the images to .bmp format so if your images are large there will be a small delay before the wallpaper changes.  If your images are already in .bmp format it might be faster.

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Re: have vc change destop image
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2014, 09:13:11 AM »
hi,im still a little newbie here,i hope im posting this in the right spot

This forum board is a place to suggest new features.

You are asking for help using the program. In the future, post your help-seeking questions on a relevant "Support" board, such as the "Help with VoxCommando" board.
TIPS: POST VC VERSION #. Explain what you want VC to do. Say what you've tried & what happened, or post a video demo. Attach VC log. Link to instructions followed.  Post your command (xml)