Need citicism for my WB theme (XP only)
Friday, June 13, 2008 by BarberioX | Discussion: WindowBlinds
Hello community.
I'm working on a suite for different programs right now, and would like to hear your criticism for my
WindowBlinds theme. I think it is complete now (maybe some finetuning left).
It is a very simple design (but I like it that way) and (obviously) my first WB theme.
If you see some errors, would like to test it or just give me some feedback, that would be great.
I'm working on a suite for different programs right now, and would like to hear your criticism for my
WindowBlinds theme. I think it is complete now (maybe some finetuning left).
It is a very simple design (but I like it that way) and (obviously) my first WB theme.
If you see some errors, would like to test it or just give me some feedback, that would be great.
PuterDudeJim
Reply #3 Friday, June 13, 2008 4:16 PM
Reply #3 Friday, June 13, 2008 4:16 PM
Send it to [email protected], I will test it for you.
BarberioX
Reply #4 Friday, June 13, 2008 4:28 PM
Reply #4 Friday, June 13, 2008 4:28 PM
Thank you, too.
Maybe I can return the favor someday.
Maybe I can return the favor someday.
Vampothika
Reply #5 Friday, June 13, 2008 9:53 PM
Reply #5 Friday, June 13, 2008 9:53 PM
looks really delish so far.......look for a pm from me too.....
BarberioX
Reply #6 Saturday, June 14, 2008 2:16 AM
Reply #6 Saturday, June 14, 2008 2:16 AM
Thank you Xiandi for your detailed description. I will look at your suggestions later on.
Currently I'm very busy.
Currently I'm very busy.
kaazz1337
Reply #7 Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:37 AM
Reply #7 Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:37 AM
I'm suggesting, from my own taste, I like having seperators at the taskbar, between the FireFox and C, you know. I dont know if it's possible on ur skin thought, I'm not expert in WB. 
But so far it looks great!
But so far it looks great!
BarberioX
Reply #8 Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:25 AM
Hi kaazz1337.
Glad you like it.
If you mouseover the tabs, there is a kind of seperation. But for the normal state it should look like in the screenie.
I want something pure, clean and simple.
For all the kind folks, who are currently testing my skin:
I recognized a glitch on the Startmenu. It often disappears, if I open it and want to move over it. I don't know
what causes this. Maybe it has something to do with my "More Programs Background" image or the regarding settings.
There also seems to be no mouseover effect on this part. I can't remeber what I changed on that.
If you notice something similar and have a solution, it would be great ... you know.
Reply #8 Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:25 AM
I'm suggesting, from my own taste, I like having seperators at the taskbar, between the FireFox and C, you know. I dont know if it's possible on ur skin thought, I'm not expert in WB. But so far it looks great!
Hi kaazz1337.
Glad you like it.
If you mouseover the tabs, there is a kind of seperation. But for the normal state it should look like in the screenie.
I want something pure, clean and simple.
For all the kind folks, who are currently testing my skin:
I recognized a glitch on the Startmenu. It often disappears, if I open it and want to move over it. I don't know
what causes this. Maybe it has something to do with my "More Programs Background" image or the regarding settings.
There also seems to be no mouseover effect on this part. I can't remeber what I changed on that.
If you notice something similar and have a solution, it would be great ... you know.
Xiandi
Reply #9 Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:31 AM
Reply #9 Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:31 AM
If the glitch you are talking about is , when you mouseover the more programs it sorta flashes or flickers, like the image isn't loading right...I get that glitch all the time, on most skins. I dont think that it's something you've done. 
BarberioX
Reply #10 Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:45 AM
Reply #10 Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:45 AM
This time I was not very clear on my description.
What you said is right.
But a few days ago, I changed the style of the Startmenu from transparent to solid.
Since then, the whole menu disappears very often when I get over it with the mouse.
That didn't happen before, and do not happen with other skins.
Maybe I really did something wrong with the more programs image or the margins.
I will continue searching an error.
What you said is right.
But a few days ago, I changed the style of the Startmenu from transparent to solid.
Since then, the whole menu disappears very often when I get over it with the mouse.
That didn't happen before, and do not happen with other skins.
Maybe I really did something wrong with the more programs image or the margins.
I will continue searching an error.
Xiandi
Reply #11 Saturday, June 14, 2008 3:30 PM
I'll check it out when I get home, and see if it show up.
Reply #11 Saturday, June 14, 2008 3:30 PM
the whole menu disappears very often when I get over it with the mouse.
I'll check it out when I get home, and see if it show up.
mommaTee
Reply #12 Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:52 PM
Reply #12 Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:52 PM
Looks good! Minimalistic, but stylish. Nice work! 
BarberioX
Reply #13 Sunday, June 15, 2008 2:42 AM
Thank you, mommaTee.
Reply #13 Sunday, June 15, 2008 2:42 AM
Looks good! Minimalistic, but stylish. Nice work!
Thank you, mommaTee.
voidcore
Reply #15 Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:34 AM
Reply #15 Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:34 AM
Looks good from the screenie!.. i had a flat ui in my mind also but i always end up adding too much effects ..cant help it
Xiandi
Reply #16 Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:38 AM
Reply #16 Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:38 AM
I love all the substyles you added! Thank you for the ones with larger text!!
BarberioX
Reply #17 Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:43 PM
You are welcome.
Update: The Theme is finished now. I'll send it to the guys at Wincustomize tomorrow.
My greatest thanks to all the folks in this thread. You were a great help.
Reply #17 Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:43 PM
Thank you for the ones with larger text!!
You are welcome.
Update: The Theme is finished now. I'll send it to the guys at Wincustomize tomorrow.
My greatest thanks to all the folks in this thread. You were a great help.
Vampothika
Reply #18 Monday, June 16, 2008 7:02 PM
Reply #18 Monday, June 16, 2008 7:02 PM
yes, this is a very nice skin, minamilistic(spelt wrong im sure) but in a good way, i like it alot.
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Reply #1 Friday, June 13, 2008 1:35 PM