A NEW ERA IN SKINNING BEGINS!
SkinStudio 6 Beta is here!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 by Frogboy | Discussion: OS Customization
Stardock is pleased to announce that the beta of SkinStudio 6 is now available for users of Object Desktop to try out and give feedback on. SkinStudio 6 is a complete re-design from scratch of SkinStudio.
With a totally new user interface and completely different design philosophy, SkinStudio is designed to make skinning much less labor intensive and welcoming to new skinners. Check out the linked to preview guide for a taste of what's in it.
SkinStudio UI.
With SkinStudio 6, combined with the upcoming WindowBlinds 6, users can expect a whole new era in skinning thanks to the drastically reduced amount of effort involved in getting into skinning as well as the amount of work necessary to create outstanding looking skins. 
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vStyler
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 6:44 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 6:44 PM
Are both 5 and 6 independant installs? Can we use either or?
danioc
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 7:16 PM
2of3 : don't fear the new
I've being using SkinStudio 5 for years and I use it everyday, I'm using SkinStudio 6 for some weeks and it's impressive how easy to use the new UI is. It's a totally different program and some people (old SKS 5)users may miss the old UI at first but with some time they will get familiarized with the new interface and see that's easier to use. For new users the things couldn't be more intuitive since you're not exposed to many settings at the same time, you'll get the right settings for the sections you're working on.
vStyler: Yes, they can co-exist.
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 7:16 PM
I got an itchy finger to try it right now..... gonna wait and see what others say first!
I know! why wait?
I know! why wait?
2of3 : don't fear the new
I've being using SkinStudio 5 for years and I use it everyday, I'm using SkinStudio 6 for some weeks and it's impressive how easy to use the new UI is. It's a totally different program and some people (old SKS 5)users may miss the old UI at first but with some time they will get familiarized with the new interface and see that's easier to use. For new users the things couldn't be more intuitive since you're not exposed to many settings at the same time, you'll get the right settings for the sections you're working on.
Are both 5 and 6 independant installs? Can we use either or?
vStyler: Yes, they can co-exist.
starkers
Reply #6 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 7:35 PM
Reply #6 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 7:35 PM
That's right...I'm still trying to get the hang of PSP 11, and you go and give me another proggie to learn.....I suppose a thank you is in order. Orright then, thank you Stardock. 
Yep, I'm really looking forward to trying out SKS on this new beginners level I've been reading about....but be prepared for a request for a pre-schoolers level.
Yep, I'm really looking forward to trying out SKS on this new beginners level I've been reading about....but be prepared for a request for a pre-schoolers level.
ALMonty
Reply #7 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 8:19 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 8:19 PM
You have to have WB6 installed for this to work. For those who ask "Why doesn't this work?"
neophil78
Reply #8 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 2:08 AM
I don't really understand how it's possible to use both of them ... Do you mean there will be V5 in C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\SkinStudio and V6 (independant one ???) in C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\SKS ??
How will both manage with file types, shell integration and so on ??
Reply #8 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 2:08 AM
Are both 5 and 6 independant installs? Can we use either or?
You can use both of them mate
I don't really understand how it's possible to use both of them ... Do you mean there will be V5 in C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\SkinStudio and V6 (independant one ???) in C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\SKS ??
How will both manage with file types, shell integration and so on ??
Neil Banfield
Reply #10 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:03 AM
Reply #10 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:03 AM
neophil78: Right now SKS6 is not associated with UIS files. Once it is then obviously only one will be the default editor, but you could still open the other.
Vampothika
Reply #11 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:24 AM
Reply #11 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:24 AM
im probably going to get bitch slapped for asking such a stupid question...but I kind of feel left in the dark here. I have purchased wb5 and skinstudio. will i have to buy new versions of both??
PixelPirate
Reply #12 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:38 AM
Reply #12 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:38 AM
Kitty - if you just bought the apps, you will get all updates to them the following year, IIRC, someone can hopefully confirm this. So if you bought them 6 months ago, you'll get the updates for free. If you have an ODNT subscription you'll get the same plus access to beta versions.
Having messed with SKS6 for a little while now, I'm getting rather used to it. It's less cluttered than 5 and therefor less overwhelming and intimidating, especially for new skinners, certain aspects are explained better on the help tab which should make it easier to get into.
Hooray for Neil.
Having messed with SKS6 for a little while now, I'm getting rather used to it. It's less cluttered than 5 and therefor less overwhelming and intimidating, especially for new skinners, certain aspects are explained better on the help tab which should make it easier to get into.
Hooray for Neil.
fingers crossed!
Neil Banfield
Reply #14 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 7:07 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 7:07 AM
PixelPirate: Standalone apps do not work like that.
If you purchased WB after the 1st Feb 2007 then I believe you will get a free upgrade to WB6 when it is released. If not then there will be an upgrade fee.
PixelPirate
Reply #15 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 7:41 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 7:41 AM
I thought there might be something wrong with what I said... Thanks, Neil, for clarifying.
Z71
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 9:04 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 9:04 AM
I like it so far.
Only one (1) issue so far.
In 5, when I want to edit an image, my paint program opens up "full screen".
In 6, it doesn't. It opens in a small window every time.
I hope there's a fix to this. It could get annoying after awhile.
Only one (1) issue so far.
In 5, when I want to edit an image, my paint program opens up "full screen".
In 6, it doesn't. It opens in a small window every time.
I hope there's a fix to this. It could get annoying after awhile.
tranle
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 4:25 PM
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 4:25 PM
There used to be a section for Miscellaneous->Fonts for classic widgets in SKS5
Where does that get moved in SKS6 ?
Where does that get moved in SKS6 ?
Neil Banfield
Reply #18 Thursday, August 9, 2007 5:19 AM
Reply #18 Thursday, August 9, 2007 5:19 AM
The classic fonts are not in the current build. They will be in the final build.
starone
Reply #19 Thursday, August 9, 2007 12:00 PM
Reply #19 Thursday, August 9, 2007 12:00 PM
Neil, SKS6 is really nice and is more understandable which will definitely help new skinners. I am having a problem with the Vista part (theme portion) though. When first installed it opened the edit windows but then later it gave an error message. Now they are not opening the edit windows. Everything else is very smooth.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 6:14 PM
I know! why wait?