What the??? Part deux…
Friday, May 23, 2003 by Angel_Wings | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Just teasing. Scared ya didn’t I? 
It seems everybody loves a good controversy! I, being none too innocent of those charges. 
Hey this is a skinning site and what-da-ya know? I have a SERIOUS skinning question but first I’d just like to clear the air by saying…
My last thread was not a case for histrionics or emotional flatulence (okay, I eeked a few out and I’m a stinkin’ ordinary mortal but take a walk in my moccasins and you’ll see it ain’t easy being me sometimes), sure, yeah and yes I was notably upset but that was because I couldn’t understand what the heck was going on regarding the top downloads [admittedly I sounded a bit hysterical…forgive me? Ah well, don’t then!
] and all of the 'mystery' waffling around the subject didn't help either but T-man finally revealed how the tallies are being counted and at last it all makes logical (logic, imagine that?) sense to me which was all I really wanted was a reasonable explanation (and MadIce, to answer your question FINALLY, yes, I edited two of my messages because I was angry and it got aimed at you which wasn’t right of me to do no matter how inflamed I felt by some of your comments and also, thank you for the gracious comments you made on my skin). 
Ick, glad THAT is out of the way.
NOW onto the topic at hand:
Firstly, I don’t like pointing out flaws in my own work (who does?) but I MUST and since I see this same flaw occurring ALL OF MY SKINS as well as in many of the latest skins (even some big name authors) I figure there’s got to be some sort of explanation or some way to resolve this…*sigh*
So, here’s the problem…I’ve noticed that my skins which all have custom made (in PSP) window frame tops and sides look absolutely off-kilter when windows within an app are minimized within that particular app (for example: Paintshop Pro & Skinstudio)…and not only that…the minimized window CLOSES rather than opens full view when clicking on the maximize from the minimize state…See visual example: http://www.darkseraphim.com/ds/skinz/example.jpg
I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out what is going wrong with mine as well as so many other skins from other authors and the only thing I’ve concluded thus far is that it has something to do with the odd-sized (pixel height) window frame top/sides… I’ve studied skins that don’t have this problem and they seem to stick to a fairly close formulaic pixel height (25 pixels)…for example Treetog’s Sage skin does not have this ‘flaw’ that mine and many others do.
Is it just a math thing? Any ideas on how to solve this riddle that’s been driving me bonkers?
Or does anyone even care?
P.S. A special note to Adni18…((((BIG HUG))))
It seems everybody loves a good controversy! I, being none too innocent of those charges. 
Hey this is a skinning site and what-da-ya know? I have a SERIOUS skinning question but first I’d just like to clear the air by saying…
My last thread was not a case for histrionics or emotional flatulence (okay, I eeked a few out and I’m a stinkin’ ordinary mortal but take a walk in my moccasins and you’ll see it ain’t easy being me sometimes), sure, yeah and yes I was notably upset but that was because I couldn’t understand what the heck was going on regarding the top downloads [admittedly I sounded a bit hysterical…forgive me? Ah well, don’t then!
] and all of the 'mystery' waffling around the subject didn't help either but T-man finally revealed how the tallies are being counted and at last it all makes logical (logic, imagine that?) sense to me which was all I really wanted was a reasonable explanation (and MadIce, to answer your question FINALLY, yes, I edited two of my messages because I was angry and it got aimed at you which wasn’t right of me to do no matter how inflamed I felt by some of your comments and also, thank you for the gracious comments you made on my skin). 
Ick, glad THAT is out of the way.
NOW onto the topic at hand:
Firstly, I don’t like pointing out flaws in my own work (who does?) but I MUST and since I see this same flaw occurring ALL OF MY SKINS as well as in many of the latest skins (even some big name authors) I figure there’s got to be some sort of explanation or some way to resolve this…*sigh*
So, here’s the problem…I’ve noticed that my skins which all have custom made (in PSP) window frame tops and sides look absolutely off-kilter when windows within an app are minimized within that particular app (for example: Paintshop Pro & Skinstudio)…and not only that…the minimized window CLOSES rather than opens full view when clicking on the maximize from the minimize state…See visual example: http://www.darkseraphim.com/ds/skinz/example.jpg
I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out what is going wrong with mine as well as so many other skins from other authors and the only thing I’ve concluded thus far is that it has something to do with the odd-sized (pixel height) window frame top/sides… I’ve studied skins that don’t have this problem and they seem to stick to a fairly close formulaic pixel height (25 pixels)…for example Treetog’s Sage skin does not have this ‘flaw’ that mine and many others do.
Is it just a math thing? Any ideas on how to solve this riddle that’s been driving me bonkers?
Or does anyone even care?
P.S. A special note to Adni18…((((BIG HUG))))
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Angel_Wings
Reply #22 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:04 PM
GM, I'm afraid that's bulljive...
Every time I make a legit skinning thread, nobody cares but as soon as something personal comes up it gets pounced on by the masses.
Angel_Wings sulks and realizes it's just no use any longer to try to do anything right here at all.
See ya at deviant-art!
Reply #22 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:04 PM
| Sometimes when threads have a history of being tense people might avoid them. |
GM, I'm afraid that's bulljive...
Every time I make a legit skinning thread, nobody cares but as soon as something personal comes up it gets pounced on by the masses.
Angel_Wings sulks and realizes it's just no use any longer to try to do anything right here at all.
See ya at deviant-art!
Sugaree
Reply #23 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:05 PM
Reply #23 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:05 PM
heh Morph...Me, I avoid them because you can already bounce a feather off my back I am so tense...
YOU need to Relax!
YOU need to Relax!
yrag2
Reply #24 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:08 PM
Reply #24 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:08 PM
yrag2 checks out China's fonts and looks for feather.... 
goodmorphing
Reply #26 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:21 PM
HEH... my hopes are up for about two weeks from now... Then things should be better.
ah well, one mans bulljive..... sorry it was just a thought.
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Reply #26 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:21 PM
| YOU need to Relax! |
HEH... my hopes are up for about two weeks from now... Then things should be better.
| GM, I'm afraid that's bulljive... |
ah well, one mans bulljive..... sorry it was just a thought.
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Angel_Wings
Reply #27 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:23 PM
Reply #27 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:23 PM
GM, no need to apologize where it isn't necessary...
And btw...
Angel_Wings thinks GM would make a great skinner if she'd give it a try! 
And btw...
Angel_Wings thinks GM would make a great skinner if she'd give it a try!
goodmorphing
Reply #28 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:25 PM
Reply #28 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:25 PM
heh... when I get over the shock at my first attempt... I skin, just no one sees it yet. Thanks for the vote of confidence, though.
goodmorphing is fast becoming an expert on recovering her computer from faux pas....
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Angel_Wings
Reply #29 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:31 PM
Reply #29 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:31 PM
GM, if it's any consolation I cringe now when I apply my first skin...I'm still shocked ANYONE in their right mind liked it at all.
Skinning comes easier day by day...the more you learn the more you can apply it to your next skin... I only wish I could know everything. hehe
Skinning comes easier day by day...the more you learn the more you can apply it to your next skin... I only wish I could know everything. hehe
cat_eyes
Reply #30 Saturday, May 24, 2003 2:21 AM
Reply #30 Saturday, May 24, 2003 2:21 AM
Shmoopy, do this site a favor and leave already. Nobody wants or needs your pathetic work here. Don't you get it? Nobody likes you! I take that back, nobody wants YOU here. Period. So go! Amscray! >
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #31 Saturday, May 24, 2003 2:41 AM
Reply #31 Saturday, May 24, 2003 2:41 AM
cat_eyes - insulting behaviour will get your posting privledges revoked. Behave >
Lecrayon
Reply #33 Saturday, May 24, 2003 3:14 AM
Reply #33 Saturday, May 24, 2003 3:14 AM
Deskyp! I say deskyp! Some people play the "I can't stop insulting" tune over and over. Advice to Shmoop: Listen to Jafo, start a new thread with relevant subject, be a bit more specific. Maybe you will get an answer.
Lecrayon
Reply #34 Saturday, May 24, 2003 3:21 AM
Reply #34 Saturday, May 24, 2003 3:21 AM
Advice to MadIce: When a projectile is coming towards you, just step aside and let it fly by.
MadIce
Reply #35 Saturday, May 24, 2003 3:34 AM
Reply #35 Saturday, May 24, 2003 3:34 AM
Shmoopy: MadIce, there is no need for verbal fisticuffs here
If you are interested in a reply on this one then mail me at [email protected]
If you are interested in a reply on this one then mail me at [email protected]
Jafo
Reply #36 Saturday, May 24, 2003 4:26 AM
Reply #36 Saturday, May 24, 2003 4:26 AM
cat_eyes...only one reminder....no personal attecks, thankyou.
My response will not be considered 'pathetic'.
bordfryr
Reply #37 Saturday, May 24, 2003 5:52 AM
=attacks. Gotcha!!
Reply #37 Saturday, May 24, 2003 5:52 AM
| Jafo - 5/24/2003 4:26:26 AM attecks |
Doreen
Reply #40 Saturday, May 24, 2003 6:54 AM
Reply #40 Saturday, May 24, 2003 6:54 AM
Shmoopy, do this site a favor and leave already. Nobody wants or needs your pathetic work here. Don't you get it? Nobody likes you! I take that back, nobody wants YOU here. Period. So go! Amscray!
Posted by: #30 by Citizen cat_eyes - 5/24/2003 2:21:14 AM
now that's a nasty remark and I wish ppl like "that" would hear themselves (very sad)
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Posted by: #30 by Citizen cat_eyes - 5/24/2003 2:21:14 AM
now that's a nasty remark and I wish ppl like "that" would hear themselves (very sad)
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Reply #21 Friday, May 23, 2003 11:01 PM