Icon in EXE File

[vdeveloper]

Hi all

In my mproject I have specified an icon by using project info > attach icon and also included the icon in the project. The problem is that when a shortcut to my application is created on the desktop, the icon shown is the fox head and not the one I specified in the project. I also have the icon in the main application folder. I need the application icon to be the one that i specify and not the fox head. Please help.

Thanks

 

[Mike Gagnon]

vdeveloper

The icon you are using needs to be a "double" icon. It needs to contain both 16x16 and 32x32 images in order to show up properly both in your forms, taskbar and desktop. Are you using a double icon?

Mike Gagnon

If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ184-2483 first.

 

[michaelkatz]

Do you know of any software that can create "double icons" ?

Thanks for any help.

 

[rgbean]

Some KB articles:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q149589

- How to Ensure that Custom Icons Show Up in Windows [95] Explorer.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q130124

- HOWTO:Create Custom Cursor and Icon Files

Note: The version of Imagedit that came with VS 6.0 is from 8/96, so it's not real new. You're really better off with one of the many Freeware and Shareware products available out there. I use an "old" version of MicroAngelo from

http://www.eclipsit.com/microangelo.asp.

Rick

 

[Mike Lewis]

Vdeveloper,

You could also check my article, "Do your application icons always show up?", at:

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk/foxst-02.htm

As for icon editors, there are several available. Check your favourite shareware sites.

Mike


Mike Lewis
Edinburgh, Scotland

My Visual Foxpro web site:

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk

My Crystal Reports web site:

http://www.ml-crystal.com

 

[vdeveloper]

Hi

I tried using a different icon and it worked. I guess using icons for this purpose is mostly a trial & error process. am i correct in this?

 

[Mike Lewis]

I guess using icons for this purpose is mostly a trial & error process. am i correct in this?

Well, it shouldn't be. If you use the correct sizes of icons, it should work OK. Still, it's good that you've got it working.

Mike


Mike Lewis
Edinburgh, Scotland

My Visual Foxpro web site:

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk

My Crystal Reports web site:

http://www.ml-crystal.com