Apply Textures to WindowBlinds Themes on Windows
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Island Dog | Discussion: WinCustomize News
The latest beta for WindowBlinds 7 was released a few days ago, and one of the new features was the introduction of textures. You can now easily apply a variety of textures to any WindowBlinds theme to create a whole new look for that theme.
Read more at the link below.
Reply #2 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:49 AM
Im sure a lot of people will enjoy this feature but I have to say I havent seen one skin with a texture applied by a non skinner that made it look better than the original skin. Not sure I ever will. It really takes away from the original artist concept imo.
The non-skinner may think differently I guess 
It is what it is.
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:22 PM
That is what makes life interesting vStler, we all look at things in a different way. I may use the features and options in WB but I'm sure it would only be on those skins that I want to change a little and then only for my own use. I have yet to recolor a skin haven't really seen the need too.
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:00 PM
Great new feature. A lot of people are going to love this 
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Reply #7 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:13 PM
i think its a kool idea but like vstyler said it may take away from a skin but then again thats totally up to the user...i bet some skins look bad ass with textures...like zubaz said with magnetik
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:13 PM
The original looks best, to me. I guess I feel like.. just because you can slap a completely unrelated texture over someones art.. doesn't mean you should.
yea, that sums it up Other skinners may feel differently.
Reply #9 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:18 PM
The non-skinner may think differently I guess It is what it is.
There is something in it for the skinner too. You can include your own textures if you wish and you can also define the same sections that are in the .texture file in your uis file. This allows you to easily apply a texture over the startmenu for example without having to cut up graphics.
Reply #10 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:33 PM
Well, that will shorten worktime for the skinner, I do obviously love the work you have done on WB Neil, not trying to be a downer, just how I feel on this subject.
Reply #11 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:51 PM
I THINK THATS GREAT TO BE ABLE TO ADD YOUR OWN TEXTURES TOO...sorry to yell but caps was on...sorry
Reply #12 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:52 PM
The non-skinner may think differently I guess It is what it is.
I agree with vStyeler on both opinions. I am only a new skinner so this is ideal for me. but I noticed in doing so I turned Bronze Daize into something that closely ressembled the "Molten" w/b and it made me raise an eyebrow. My first reaction was "cool" and then I thought of the author of the original Molten blind and stated to think it less cool. I will always promote the skinners of the community, no need for worry vStyler. 
That being said I think the new features are awesome and I thank Stardock. I'm hpoing that as a new skinner, it will allow me to explore the possibilities un a faster way. 
Reply #13 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:26 PM
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Reply #17 Friday, September 25, 2009 2:06 AM
But, will skinners be allowed to create or load their own textures? 
Reply #18 Friday, September 25, 2009 7:31 AM
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Reply #1 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:43 AM
Being able to apply Texture to WB and Explorer Backgounds and changing colors opens up lots of options for the non-skinner user of the software.
A nice feature indeed.