Kaleidoscope 2.0 allows much more freedom than earlier versions. It is easy to get overwhelmed and confused with all the features the new scheme format offers. While the scheme format in Kaleidoscope 1.x was more like a coloring book, the new scheme format is far more complex and harder to get a grasp at when you start making your first scheme with Kaleidoscope 2.0 resources.

These pages will contain walkthroughs and explanations about some of the features you can use in Kaleidoscope 2.0 schemes. The pages are written by scheme authors, and are illustrated with examples.

How to... make your windows draw faster by editing the wnd# resource. [Updated Dec 7.]
How to... make your cursors more visible by adding a white or black outline.
How to... create "large" cicns - the Kaleidoscope Evangelist Eric Reid shares his knowledge on this subject.
How to... test your windows using the WDEFTester application.
How to... get used to the new scheme format in Kaleidoscope 2.0 (Contributed by Brad Matter).
How to... create 16-bit desktop patterns by using GraphicConverter (Contributed by Maury McCown).