ram usage on widgets

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I actually did another post in general about 3 days ago, I reckon it is in the wrong forum, anyway can anybody help me configure the widgets or sysmetrix to show ram usage, or is it a mission or too hard for a lay person like me.

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanx Skinners

desktopx
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
There are two ways to show Ram usage in DX.
The first is to use the plugin. DX Documentation
You'll create a new object, add the perf meter to AdditionalAbilities, and configure it with color or images and on the second tab choose a data source.

The other is in code calling WMI: https://www.stardock.com/products/desktopx/documentation/DX-sbs-5.asp

If you have other, more specific questions, go ahead an post them here.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Dear Zubaz thanx for the reply but as soon as I went to the links you suggested up above, I was totally lost and I mean totally lost, I'm just a technical illustrator and wouldn't have a clue where to start with what they were talking about there, maybe it is the lateness of the nite, I will try and have another gander in the morning, really thanx though, :D you thread watchers are better than earths sentinels the way you answer our quessies
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Since you seem to like the make it easy for you way, here you go. An easy way to take advantage of other people's work is to go to the DesktopX Widgets Gallery and type "meters" (no quotes) in the search box or click the WWW Link. I have a favorite one here Blister Pack WWW Link.

Sysmetrix can display ram usage but, whether it does, depends on the theme author. If the author included ram usage in their theme then Sysmetrix will show it. Sometimes you might have to check the theme with your mouse to find it because of the theme design. That should get you started in the right direction. Just go to the Sysmetrix theme gallery, download and install a few and have fun. :D 
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Download & install the Sysmetrix program WWW Link

The Sysmetrix library here on WC has literally hundreds of skins which display the ram usage. WWW Link

Download one you like, unzip the file and there should be a file with a .smx extension. It will install just by dbl clicking on it.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Thanx gents for all the replys I now have ram usage working, onve again thank you :CONGRAT: 
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
just another quick post, that blister pack is awesome, thanx very much BigDogBigFeet it will certainly be a favourite of mine as well, totally awesome widget :CONGRAT:  :HOT:  :D 
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You're welcome Thuglifejunior. I agree totally awesome widget. :CONGRAT: 
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sorry . . I thought you were looking to make a meter . . not use a meter.  (:(
Glad you got a better, nore accurate answer.   :CONGRAT:
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
Thanx Zubaz, now I understand why you threw a lowly apprentice, :HOT:  such a curveball