desktop X resolution ?

Monday, November 12, 2007 by kaazz1337 | Discussion: DesktopX

So I love the harmoy desktopX so much, but I'm not useing that resolution. Is there an toturial on how to make it into ur resolution, or if someoen could do something. I realy like it.   
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HG_Eliminator
Reply #1 Monday, November 12, 2007 7:48 AM
kaazz .. it depends on your res in relation to the res used in the theme.. if its smaller then you would have to alter some graphics and move the correlating objects.if bigger .. then you would just need to center the top bar...

kaazz1337
Reply #2 Monday, November 12, 2007 7:56 AM
It's bigger, I'm useing 1280*1024 I kinda didnt understand the second sentence.

HG_Eliminator
Reply #3 Monday, November 12, 2007 8:39 AM
ok if the res you are using is larger than the one in the DX theme you will need to center the top bar.open DX builder and move the images and all related objects to the right ( i sugest starting with the main bar part or background of the bar.). to do this in builder you would go in to each objects properties/ then the summary tab/ then change the very first coordinates (typically shown as left) to where you would want the object. then hit apply and the object will move to the right. remember higher #'s will move it right, lower will move it left. each part of the top bar will need to be moved in this fashion to fit everything back in the same are it was in.

you can also find the parent object and set the movement to default. and hit apply this will allow you to drag the bar over to where you need it and the objects which make up that bars internals will follow...


you can actually try this now as it may already be set to default and can be moved...

bilbo1930
Reply #4 Monday, November 12, 2007 10:25 AM
kaazz!
Try contact the author, and request him, maybe made smaller size for u..

HG_Eliminator
Reply #5 Monday, November 12, 2007 11:06 AM
ahh your res is smaller.. so it will be quite a task to change it to fit...it can be done but much more detailed than in my last post...

sViz
Reply #6 Monday, November 12, 2007 10:25 PM
Wow! I am in the process of writing a tutorial for the wiki on changing the rez for that very theme! It isn't complete enough for the wiki but I could upload the word doc to a file sharing site.....


P.S.: I'm on 1024 so I think it should work for you.

Bichur
Reply #7 Monday, November 12, 2007 10:37 PM
Wow! I am in the process of writing a tutorial for the wiki on changing the rez for that very theme! It isn't complete enough for the wiki but I could upload the word doc to a file sharing site.....


P.S.: I'm on 1024 so I think it should work for you.








sViz
Reply #8 Monday, November 12, 2007 11:00 PM
I put it up on my article development page over at the WCWiki. Apologies for the lack of images as of yet; hope it is still understandable.

Modifying a Theme for Your Resolution

Bichur
Reply #9 Monday, November 12, 2007 11:09 PM

/looks for reading specs

Bichur
Reply #10 Monday, November 12, 2007 11:14 PM
I think I get it... have to try it later.


Thanks sViz.

PuterDudeJim
Reply #11 Monday, November 12, 2007 11:18 PM
I just uploaded a version at 1280x768.   

PuterDudeJim
Reply #12 Monday, November 12, 2007 11:20 PM
ok if the res you are using is larger than the one in the DX theme you will need to center the top bar.open DX builder and move the images and all related objects to the right ( i sugest starting with the main bar part or background of the bar.). to do this in builder you would go in to each objects properties/ then the summary tab/ then change the very first coordinates (typically shown as left) to where you would want the object. then hit apply and the object will move to the right. remember higher #'s will move it right, lower will move it left. each part of the top bar will need to be moved in this fashion to fit everything back in the same are it was in.

you can also find the parent object and set the movement to default. and hit apply this will allow you to drag the bar over to where you need it and the objects which make up that bars internals will follow...


you can actually try this now as it may already be set to default and can be moved...


Just hold the ctrl button down while dragging things to where you want them.

PuterDudeJim
Reply #13 Monday, November 12, 2007 11:22 PM
Wow! I am in the process of writing a tutorial for the wiki on changing the rez for that very theme! It isn't complete enough for the wiki but I could upload the word doc to a file sharing site.....


P.S.: I'm on 1024 so I think it should work for you.


Wow. My theme is getting some attention! I am honored.   

sViz
Reply #14 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:28 AM
Wow. My theme is getting some attention! I am honored.


You do make some very beautiful themes.



Okay, I put up the images for the tut. Hope that clarifies things a bit.

kaazz1337
Reply #15 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:38 AM
Thanks all for your help and thanks jim, I can enjoy your theme now!

PuterDudeJim
Reply #16 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:06 AM
You do make some very beautiful themes.


Awww Shux! Thank you, you are too kind, I have all kinds of help.

RomanDA
Reply #17 Saturday, December 1, 2007 6:23 PM
I think we need to work with people making themes to get them to work on things like being res-independent (not 100% due to size items) but you could make things "Scale" or "stretch" and still look good. the trick is to not use an object for the background items, like the top/left/right/bottom/center areas and then use the "advanced" settings on the objects to be able to stretch (or tile) these to fit the user's screen size.

I think this could be a good tutorial.. anyone interested? Email me.

ZubaZ
Reply #18 Saturday, December 1, 2007 6:25 PM
I think this could be a good tutorial.. anyone interested? Email me.
ZubaZ raises hand

ArileenDesign
Reply #19 Saturday, December 1, 2007 8:05 PM
I think we need to work with people making themes to get them to work on things like being res-independent (not 100% due to size items) but you could make things "Scale" or "stretch" and still look good. the trick is to not use an object for the background items, like the top/left/right/bottom/center areas and then use the "advanced" settings on the objects to be able to stretch (or tile) these to fit the user's screen size.


that'll work for a simple widget or theme but for a advanced theme i don't think there are only one way to make a theme in resolution independent; i mean that made a theme in resolutions independent need:
Good groupings
All objects named(if not groups and especially when we have severals ones won't work correctly)
use the good area placements
use stretching and advanced settings for some of the background image
AND tried it in all the resolutions you can

BUT i think a good tutorial explaining how to use % of the resolution size and stretching/tiles in DX might help some beginners and even advanced users to find their way.
So RomanDA way to go
I thought to make one severals times but i don't think i've the languages' skills to explain it correctly
I can easily make a theme in res ind but i can't explained how in english (from the way used change for each themes also)

Bichur
Reply #20 Saturday, December 1, 2007 8:44 PM
I can easily make a theme in res ind but i can't explained how in english (from the way used change for each themes also)


yeah, but I'm thinking some people could use one translated over from English....

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