convert themepack to wba
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 by joelore | Discussion: WindowBlinds Tutorials
Hi,
Is it at all possible to convert Windows theme or themepack files to wba files for WindowBlinds?
Thanks,
Joe
Reply #2 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 1:14 AM
An MS themepack consists of sounds, walls and a modified color scheme for Aero.
Are you asking how to modify Aero into a wba? Well, that's what skinning is all about. However, a .theme file is an .ini text file that is divided into sections, which specify visual elements that appear on a Windows desktop. Section names are wrapped in brackets ([]) in the .ini file.
Your WindowBlinds 7 should have come with already Modified Aero themes.
You can read more about themepacks in the MS library: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb773190.aspx
Reply #3 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 1:29 AM
Doc..... I'm sure he knows what a .theme is. 
5 or 6 years ago we could import theme files directly into SKS. A feature no longer available.
That's what this is about.
Reply #4 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 5:42 PM
There is the msimport app to import visual styles into windowblinds. I have it. Is this what he wants?
I don't think it imports win 7 aero themes though.
Reply #5 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 6:22 PM
Does it still work with the latest versions of SKS?
If so, then it might be just the right tool for the job.
Reply #6 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 7:44 PM
If so, then it might be just the right tool for the job.
Well, I dunno. I use it to import skins into WindowBlinds, not SKS.
Reply #7 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 7:56 PM
Sorry to interrupt -
joelore told Hankers and me he has no msstyles on his computer.
https://forums.wincustomize.com/409898/page/1/#2957189
Reply #8 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 8:39 PM
Well, how dare you interrupt us.....lol.
Thanks Doc! 
Reply #10 Saturday, July 9, 2011 1:14 AM
How about you make a list of exactly what you're asking about and put it in your next reply?
Reply #11 Saturday, July 9, 2011 3:23 PM
I don't know how else to ask. I have a big list of Windows .theme files in my Windows-Resources-Themes folder like OnlyBlack.theme. If I apply that through the WIndows Persnalize window it turns the theme dark almost black. I want to know if there is a was to import that into WB 7 to use.
Joe
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Reply #1 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 12:38 AM
It used to be possible, but now I believe you have to do it manually, piece by piece.