Warning: This tutorial was done on Vista 64-Bit and is Stupid-Proof
Section 1 :: Installation and Usage
Section 2 :: Configuring Widgets
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[Topic 1.1] --- Installing Rainmeter:
Rainmeter is available for download from:
Rainmeter 1.0 RC2 Download
1. Download
2. Install
3. Right click on the Rainmeter tray icon, and remove every Enigma\ widget or sidebar that is running. If you would like to keep any of the widgets running, like Tray Systems, you may leave it.
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4. Once completed, you may proceed to the next topic.
[Topic 1.2] --- Applying the Rainmeter Gaia09 Skins and Widgets:
The Rainmeter Gaia09 Skins and Widgets are available for download from:
Rainmeter Gaia09 Skins
1. Download to the desktop
2. Right click, and 'Extract Files...' using Winrar
3. Once extracted, navigate to the folder C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\rainmeter_by_rebek\GAIA09_Rainmeter_Suite\GAIA09
4. Inside you will have the folders GAIA09_System and GAIA09_Widgets
5. Copy all the folders from inside both, and move them to C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins
6. Once all the contents of both folders have been copied to the Rainmeter Skins folder,
it should look like this:
7. All the activity of copying and moving folders is now finished. You may delete your unnecessary RAR files and empty download folders.
8. Once you are done, proceed to the next topic.
[Topic 1.3] --- Using the Rainmeter Widgets and Skins:
1. Right click on the Rainmeter icon in the tray, and select Refresh All
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2. Once done, the skins and widgets will appear, and we may begin using them.
3. Advance to the next topic.
[Topic 1.4] --- Opening a Rainmeter Widget and/or Skin:
Example:
1. Right click on the Rainmeter tray icon, and select configs.
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2. Now select GAIA09_Date and choose GAIA09_Date.ini
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3. You should now have the Gaia09 Date Widget with skin on your desktop:
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4. Tada! You did it!
5. If you want to customize or edit the options of your widget, just right click.
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6. Now do the same when installing other Gaia09 Rainmeter Widgets with skins!
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[Topic 2.1] --- Configuring Gaia09 Twitter:
1. Go to http://twitter.com/TypeYourUsernameHere
2. On the right side of the webpage, click on the link RSS feed of ________'s tweets
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3. In the Address Bar, copy your user ID.
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4. Now navigate to the folder C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins\GAIA09_Twitter
5. Open the file GAIA09_Twitter and navigate to the section [Variables:
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6. Paste your ID over the original one.
7. Right click on the widget, and select Refresh All
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8. You're done!
*Tutorial aided by renek
[Topic 2.2] --- Configuring Gaia09 Clock and Clock3 :
As you are aware, there are two Gaia09 clocks.
GAIA09_Clock.ini and GAIA09_Clock3.ini
The Gaia09 Rainmeter clock widgets are configured to use 24-Hour time.
This tutorial shows how to enable 12-Hour time for those who prefer it.
How to install 12-Hour Clock Timing:
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Installing GAIA09_Clock.ini:
1. Download: GAIA09_Clock.ini
2. Place the file in the folder C:\Users\Michael\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins\GAIA09_Clock and replace the original.
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Installing GAIA09_Clock3.ini:
1. Download: GAIA09_Clock3.ini
2. Place the file in the folder C:\Users\Michael\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins\GAIA09_Clock3 and replace the original.
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3. Right click on the Rainmeter tray icon and select Refresh All
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4. Once finished, your clocks should have 12-Hour Timing enabled and should look like this:
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5. You're done!
