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The application provides a user-friendly interface to select and apply icons from a specified directory to the chosen folders.\n\n![application_image](./Screenshot/Application_Preview.png)\n\n## Features\n\n- Load and display available drives and folders in a tree view.\n- Select and apply `.ico` files as icons for folders.\n- Preview selected icons before applying them.\n- Import multiple `.ico` files directly into the icon folder.\n- Update the icon folder path through a settings menu.\n- Help and about dialogs for user guidance.\n- Refresh folder view to reflect icon changes immediately.\n\n## Getting Started\n\n### Prerequisites\n\n- .NET Framework (version specified in the project)\n- Visual Studio (for building and running the project)\n- PowerShell (for executing the script to update folder icons)\n\n### Installation\n\n1. **Clone the Repository**\n\n   ```bash\n   git clone https://github.com/blazingvx/IconMapper.git\n   cd IconMapper\n    ```\n\n2. **Configure Icon Folder Path**\n\n    Open App.config and add the path to your .ico files. Update the IconFolderPath entry:\n\n   ```bash\n    \u003cappSettings\u003e\n        \u003cadd key=\"IconFolderPath\" value=\"C:\\Path\\To\\Your\\Icons\"/\u003e\n    \u003c/appSettings\u003e\n\n\n3. **Build and Run**\n\n    Open the project in Visual Studio and build it using the following steps:\n\n    - Open Solution Explorer.\n    - Right-click on the solution and select Build.\n\n4. **Create Installer**\n\n    To create a new installer for the application using Visual Studio Installer Project:\n\n    - Right-click on your solution in Solution Explorer and choose Add \u003e New Project.\n    - Select Setup Project under the Other Project Types \u003e Setup and Deployment category.\n    - Add the main project output to the installer project.\n    - Configure the installer project settings as needed (e.g., add shortcuts, custom actions).\n    - Build the installer project to generate the setup file (Can be created using existing setup project).\n\n### Future Enhancements\n\nWe plan to introduce the following features in future updates:\n\n- Consider adding a feature for deleting icons from the icon folder.\n- Explore the possibility of adding more icon formats for import.\n\n### Change Log\n\nFor a detailed list of changes and updates, please refer to the [Change Log](./docs/ChangeLog.md).\n\n### Reference\n\nFor a detailed blog post on how this application was developed, visit this [Medium article](https://medium.com/@vedantsoodblog/iconmapper-simplify-customizing-folder-icons-on-windows-3f03198555c7).\n\n### License\n\nThis project is licensed under the terms of the [MIT License](LICENSE).\n\n### Contributing\n\nWe welcome contributions to this project! If you have suggestions, bug fixes, or improvements, please follow these guidelines:\n\n- Fork the repository and clone your fork.\n- Create a new branch for your changes.\n- Commit your changes with clear, descriptive messages.\n- Push your changes to your fork and create a pull request.\n- Please ensure your code follows the existing style and includes tests where applicable.\n\n## Contact\n\nFor any inquiries or issues, please open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/blazingvx/IconMapper/issues).\n\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fblazingvx%2Ficonmapper","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fblazingvx%2Ficonmapper","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fblazingvx%2Ficonmapper/lists"}