Blurry Text Problem
Thursday, February 7, 2008 by Danilux | Discussion: SkinStudio Help
I'm finishing my first WB skin and i have been trying to solve a problem that is driving me nuts, i have tried almost everything, adding shadow to the text and removing it, with no luck, can someone tell me how to fix this text issue, thnx in advance i'll post a Screenshot, I'm using Skinstudio 5 BTW:
jazzymjr
Reply #2 Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:04 AM
Reply #2 Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:04 AM
This is a problem, but there is a fix for it. The right click menu is not actually skinned. It takes its colors from the windows classic colors.
To fix it:
Click on the Classic Colors button that is on the left side of the preview in the center panel...you may have to scroll down.
On the far right, click om Menus > Menu Bar. Make sure this color is at least as dark as your drop down menu...I usually make it a little darker.
Then, click on Selections > Background-Highlighted. Make sure this color is darker than your drop down menu.
As far as the classic colors go, you need to make sure that you select colors for everything here. I usually pick colors that are close to the skinned elements.
One other thing that may be causing a problem for the right click menu: sometimes, if you have clear type enabled, it will mess it up too...but, not always.
Hope this helps!
To fix it:
Click on the Classic Colors button that is on the left side of the preview in the center panel...you may have to scroll down.
On the far right, click om Menus > Menu Bar. Make sure this color is at least as dark as your drop down menu...I usually make it a little darker.
Then, click on Selections > Background-Highlighted. Make sure this color is darker than your drop down menu.
As far as the classic colors go, you need to make sure that you select colors for everything here. I usually pick colors that are close to the skinned elements.
One other thing that may be causing a problem for the right click menu: sometimes, if you have clear type enabled, it will mess it up too...but, not always.
Hope this helps!
Danilux
Reply #3 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:15 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:15 PM
That worked like a charm, Thank you both for the quick responses and good will, i hope you have a great day.
jazzymjr
Reply #4 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:21 PM
You're welcome! I remember when I first started doing blinds, this drove me nuts too. It took me a long while to figure out how to fix it.
Reply #4 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:21 PM
That worked like a charm, Thank you both for the quick responses and good will, i hope you have a great day.
You're welcome! I remember when I first started doing blinds, this drove me nuts too. It took me a long while to figure out how to fix it.
Danilux
Reply #5 Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:52 PM
You're welcome! I remember when I first started doing blinds, this drove me nuts too. It took me a long while to figure out how to fix it.
Thank you again jazzymjr, Now i think it's finished, i just have to make a preview and that's it
Reply #5 Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:52 PM
That worked like a charm, Thank you both for the quick responses and good will, i hope you have a great day.
You're welcome! I remember when I first started doing blinds, this drove me nuts too. It took me a long while to figure out how to fix it.
Thank you again jazzymjr, Now i think it's finished, i just have to make a preview and that's it
2of3
Reply #6 Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:10 PM
Reply #6 Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:10 PM
Before you upload, I recommend reading this tutorial: 10 things to check before uploading your window blind
It can really make a difference in your rating!
Good Luck!
It can really make a difference in your rating!
Good Luck!
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Reply #1 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:52 AM
For me the solution has alway been to find a balance between background and text color. The lighter the background, the more the shadow effect shows. For the life of me I have never been able to find how to turn off the stupid shadow!
I'm sure some expert will show up and tell us how to fix this, and we'll both be wiser!