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Anime Clock 01

This is the first gadget I made :P It is a simple clock with cute Anime-style digits.

(Full-size screenshots: Both docked and undocked "Anime Clock 01" showing on the deskop )

Download "Anime Clock 01" here (version 1.2.0, 337 KB in size)!

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Anime Clock 02

This is an analog clock with CUSTOMIZABLE clock background and various settings! We have included several Anime-style backgrounds, but you can use your own images as background as well! You can choose a folder with images of any kind, and a random (or sequential) image will be picked and cropped automatically to fit the clock background, and the background image can be set to change at regular interval.

(Full-size screenshots: Normal (docked and undocked) | Clock pointers in Pink | Clock panel ON )

Download "Anime Clock 02" here (version 1.3.0, 1.86 MB in size)!

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How to install?

Simply click on the unzipped ".gadget" file. Yeah it's that simple!

Gadgets on Windows XP

You can use Windows gadgets on Windows XP, by installing Windows Sidebar for XP.

Extra Tips (Windows Vista/XP)

• By default, a gadget is shown as "docked" on the sidebar. You can drag it onto the desktop to "undock" it, which will usually be shown in a bigger size.
• You can open as many instances of the same gadget as you want. For example, you can open several docked "System Animator" gadgets on the sidebar, as well as some undocked ones on the desktop, with all of them working independently.
• By default, Windows Vista sidebar will only appear when all opened windows are minimized or when you view the desktop. If your screen resolution is high (above 1024 x 768), you may consider allowing the sidebar to always appear.
  1. Click on "Control Panel".
  2. Choose "Sidebar Properties" icon.
  3. Enable "Keep the sidebar on top of other Windows".
  4. Don't forget to hit the "Apply" button.

Any questions, comments or bug reports regarding our Windows gadgets? Discuss in our forums!

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Anime PC Meter

Finding a PC meter/monitoring tool that actually "looks different"? This may be what you are looking for! "Anime PC Meter" is a fully functional CPU/RAM/Drive/Network meter, with a cute and interesting Anime-style appearance and animated effects. So, when you see the CPU lady glowing in red, you know the CPU is busy :P

FEATURES:

• CPU/RAM/Drive/Network meter presented in a cute, Anime-like style!
• Multi-core CPU supported
• Advanced monitoring details, such as virtual memory/network usage and disk activity (as flashing of bars), through the use of WMI
• Interactable interface with extra info and actions available when you place your mouse pointer over or click on various parts of the gadget
• Customizable settings

(Full-size screenshots: Normal (docked and undocked) | Flyout window ON (docked) | Flyout window ON (undocked) | Compact mode )

Download "Anime PC Meter" here (version 1.8.0, 0.97 MB in size)!

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Anime Calendar

This is a cute, Anime-style calendar with all months and dates represented by different Anime gals! You can double-click on it to view the full calendar.

(Full-size screenshots: Normal (docked and undocked) | Full calendar on flyout window )

Download "Anime Calendar" here (version 1.2.0, 3.01 MB in size)!

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System Animator

<Gadget Info and Download | FAQ | Video Demo | Extra Downloads | Make Your Animation>

Design your own animation for a system activity (CPU/network usage, drive activity, etc)! How about a cute Anime gal who dances according to the CPU usage? An animated flag which waves faster when your drive is busy? The famous Matrix digital rain effect with scroll speed corresponding to your network traffic? It's up to your imagination!

FEATURES:

• PC activity monitor with focus on visuals, animated effects, and FUN!
• Supporting several fully customizable animation styles! An animation definition can be as simple as a folder with some image files inside!
• Optionally supporting the monitoring of "Sound output" to become a customizable music visualizer ("Spectrum Analyser" gadget required)!
• Several animation demos included (Anime gals, animated flags, Matrix digital rain, etc)

Confused? Check out our Video Demo section and watch this gadget in ACTION!

Download "System Animator" here (version 3.8.0, 983 KB in size)!

(last updated on March 12, 2010)

NOTE:

• You also need Spectrum Analyser gadget in order to let System Animator monitor "Sound output".
• Don't miss the Extra Downloads section with TONS of animation downloads for System Animator!
• Check out the FAQ section for other questions.

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System Animator

<Gadget Info and Download | FAQ | Video Demo | Extra Downloads | Make Your Animation>

Q: Does it work on Windows 7?

A: Yes. Windows gadgets work directly on Windows 7. However, the concept of "Sidebar" is gone so basically you just put the gadgets on your deskop and arrange them in the ways you like.

Q: Does it work on Windows XP?

A: Yes, but you need to install a Sidebar program for XP. Check out the Installation and Info section.

Q: I have problems installing / setting up the gadget.

A: Check out this video tutorial.

Q: Where can I download those desktop mascots/animations demonstrated in your YouTube videos?

A: Check out the Extra Downloads section.

Q: How can I make System Animator respond to musics?

A: You need to install "Spectrum Analyser" gadget in order for System Animator to be able to monitor sound output. Download it here.

Q: Some animations don't display properly with some missing parts.

A:

1. Make sure you have the latest version of Internet Explorer installed (IE8 or newer).
2. Make sure that the name of the path you keep the downloaded animations do NOT contain any parentheses.

Q: Spectrum Analyser (Windows XP only) - It can't find any sound device on my system.

A: Check out this topic in our forums.

Q: Can I make my own animation for System Animator?

A: Yes of course! Check out the Make Your Animation section.

Any more questions, comments or bug reports regarding System Animator? Discuss in our forums!

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System Animator

<Gadget Info and Download | FAQ | Video Demo | Extra Downloads | Make Your Animation>

<Extra Animations | Spectrum Analyser>

Extra Animation Collection

Here is a collection of animations that I made (with a few collected/converted from other sources) for use with System Animator. To use these animations, download any animation set below, unzip it somewhere, go to the Settings panel of the gadget and point to the folder of the animation you want to use (OR you can simply drag and drop the animation folder to the gadget without going through the Settings panel!). If you still don't understand, check out this video tutorial.

Before you download these animations, make sure that you have the LATEST vesion of System Animator (3.8.0 and up) installed.

Can't find what you want? Why not make your own animation? Check out the Make Your Animation section.

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System Animator

<Gadget Info and Download | FAQ | Video Demo | Extra Downloads | Make Your Animation>

<Extra Animations | Spectrum Analyser>

Spectrum Analyser

System Animator supports the monitoring of sound output of your computer. Imagine when a cute Anime gal dances to the beats while a music is playing... pretty cool, right? ^_^ In order to let System Animator monitor sound output, you must install the "Spectrum Analyser" gadget (by Jon Abbott, homepage). The version of Spectrum Analyser required by System Animator is a modified version, which can be downloaded below. After installing this gadget, you can then choose to monitor sound output in the settings panel of System Animator. To achieve the best results, you may want to adjust the "Update interval" of System Animator to 0.1 second. You can also try changing the "Monitor sensitivity" setting on System Animator and the "Gain" setting on Spectrum Analyser to fine-tune the effects.

Download "Spectrum Analyser" here (version 1.1.1.3, revision 18, 2.63 MB in size)!

NOTE:

• For existing users, to know the version and revision number of the "Spectrum Analyser" gadget you are using, open the Gadgets window, choose "Spectrum Analyser" and click "Show details" at the bottom.
• The latest version includes a special Anime-themed skin (credits go to sun) with many Anime pictures as background (you can use your own pictures) and various customizable bars and options.
• For this gadget to work on XP:
  1. Download the latest DirectX from Microsoft (direct link to the download).
  2. Ensure you have selected a recording input on the sound card.
  For details on how you can get Windows gadgets to work on XP, check here.

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System Animator

<Gadget Info and Download | FAQ | Video Demo | Extra Downloads | Make Your Animation>

These YouTube videos show System Animator in ACTION! They demonstrate System Animator as a multi-purpose PC activity monitor, as well as a music visualizer, with interesting and fully CUSTOMIZABLE animation!

You can watch MORE System Animator video demos on "AnimeThemeSidebar" YouTube channel!

NOTE: Most animations demonstrated in these videos can be found in the Extra Downloads section.

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System Animator

<Gadget Info and Download | FAQ | Video Demo | Extra Downloads | Make Your Animation>

Make Your Animation

Can't find what you want in the Extra Downloads section? Why not make your own animation? Check out the following video tutorials for making your own animation for System Animator. You are also recommended to take a look at those animations I made as examples.

• Tutorial - Normal Animation
• Tutorial - Animated Picture

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System Animator EQP Generator

Since System Animator version 3.5.2, I have created a NEW variation of the existing Animated Picture animation format. All you need is 1 or 2 images, and you can make your own animation in just 10 SECONDS! Download "System Animator EQP Generator" and start making your own desktop animation!

• Video Demo (using 2 images)
  1. Advanced Usage (Tifa Lockhart)
  2. Advanced Usage (Mio x Ritsu)
• Video Demo (using 1 image)

You may also visit Animated Picture secton and download those animations marked with 【BG】 for some examples of animations made with this method.

Download "System Animator EQP Generator" here (version 1.5.0)!

You also need "ImageMagick", a command-line image-processing tool. Go to its binary releases page and download a version suitable for your system. The last "portable" version is recommended, which doesn't require installation. Simply unzip it somewhere on your computer.

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