Anyone ever use StyleBuilder or StyleXP?
Tuesday, July 22, 2003 by Zodiaq~ | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hey guys...
Just wondering if anyone ever used these programs? I was thinking about trying to make a skin using StyleBuilder. The exposure of your skinning work is like...Whoa!!!
I was just over at themexp(haven't been there forever) I just noticed Lightstar's "Forever Blue" VS and it had over 1,000,000 downloads since March 15, 2003.
Talk about exposure
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Just wondering if anyone ever used these programs? I was thinking about trying to make a skin using StyleBuilder. The exposure of your skinning work is like...Whoa!!!
I was just over at themexp(haven't been there forever) I just noticed Lightstar's "Forever Blue" VS and it had over 1,000,000 downloads since March 15, 2003.
Talk about exposure
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Tech-Cat
Reply #3 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:57 PM
Reply #3 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:57 PM
Style XP is the only option for now to enjoy many of ChaNinja's skins.
MadIce
Reply #4 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:01 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:01 PM
Zodiaq~: Of course you know that Stardock loves this product, so it always a good idea to start a thread like this, isn't it? And yes, download numbers. We love that too. So, if you want to provoke then you have started with the right ingredients.
Tech-Cat
Reply #5 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:06 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:06 PM
I don't think Zodiaq is trying to provoke anyone. Geez. He clearly is just considering making skins for Style XP so he can get some exposure at Theme XP. I think he is just looking to see what other skinners and users think.
DavidK
Reply #7 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:15 PM
Reply #7 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:15 PM
I was gonna try to make a skin for that format until I realized I had to give up moving the buttons to a different location, leave off any buttons that aren't standard windows issue, use only standard windows border sizes, no rollup, no plugins, etc... The only thing I use skins for is to improve the way Windows works, not just to recolor it but leave it exactly the same in terms of functionality. Ultimately it wasn't worth the effort... But let us know if you make one, I'd like to see it.
Zodiaq~
Reply #8 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:20 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:20 PM
Geezus...No wonder you call yourself MadIce 
Dude, chill out...It's exactly what Tech Cat said, thanks Tech Cat...that was to the point
I've just never used the program and wondered if any one else had used it...that simple.
No need to get you panties in a bunch...Look how many Styles are ported to Windowblinds...It's not like Stardock and TGT Soft are enemies.
It's best for 'All' skinners, in the so called 'Big Picture' to have both
I will be 100% honest...I want the exposure...as well as Stardock and TGT. I just discovered today how much of a broader audience there was to reach with another alternative and was curious
Dude, chill out...It's exactly what Tech Cat said, thanks Tech Cat...that was to the point
I've just never used the program and wondered if any one else had used it...that simple.
No need to get you panties in a bunch...Look how many Styles are ported to Windowblinds...It's not like Stardock and TGT Soft are enemies.
It's best for 'All' skinners, in the so called 'Big Picture' to have both
I will be 100% honest...I want the exposure...as well as Stardock and TGT. I just discovered today how much of a broader audience there was to reach with another alternative and was curious
Tech-Cat
Reply #9 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:34 PM
Reply #9 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:34 PM
You're welcome Zodiaq. I know what it is like to be accused of trying to start something.
I use both Windowsblinds and Style XP. I am not a skinner and I don't think I could ever skin since every attempt I have made to learn how to use graphic tools gets way over my head, so here is how I see these two programs from a user point of view. Style XP has the advantage of allowing you to use skins that work natively in XP's GUI while Windowblinds uses it's own skinning engine. Style XP skins are more limited than Windowblinds skins. When there is particular skin that is available for Style XP and Windowblinds that I want, I go with the Windowblinds version.
I use both Windowsblinds and Style XP. I am not a skinner and I don't think I could ever skin since every attempt I have made to learn how to use graphic tools gets way over my head, so here is how I see these two programs from a user point of view. Style XP has the advantage of allowing you to use skins that work natively in XP's GUI while Windowblinds uses it's own skinning engine. Style XP skins are more limited than Windowblinds skins. When there is particular skin that is available for Style XP and Windowblinds that I want, I go with the Windowblinds version.
Zodiaq~
Reply #10 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:45 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:45 PM
Mmmm...I don't know if I like the idea of not moving buttons...limited window borders...those things alone could completely restrict many design elements of a skin 
Tech-Cat
Reply #11 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:54 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:54 PM
Here's an idea to consider:
You create your Windowblinds skin and post it on this site. Then you port it to Style XP. On Theme XP where you type in the description of your skin you could say something like "For a more feature filled Windowblinds version of this skin go here: (link to skin at Wincustomize). If you do not already have Windowblinds then go to https://www.stardock.com/ to download the trail version or purchase it."
You create your Windowblinds skin and post it on this site. Then you port it to Style XP. On Theme XP where you type in the description of your skin you could say something like "For a more feature filled Windowblinds version of this skin go here: (link to skin at Wincustomize). If you do not already have Windowblinds then go to https://www.stardock.com/ to download the trail version or purchase it."
Zodiaq~
Reply #12 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:01 AM
Reply #12 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:01 AM
That's actually a great idea Tech Cat...Can you just port a blind to Style XP as you would the reverse?
I guess I would have to make modifications on certain graphics to accommodate StyleXP, sounds like a good approach though.
I guess I would have to make modifications on certain graphics to accommodate StyleXP, sounds like a good approach though.
Tech-Cat
Reply #13 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:04 AM
Reply #13 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:04 AM
I don't know if it can be ported the other way around and how easy or hard it may be.
MadIce
Reply #14 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:24 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:24 AM
Let me be clear. If you do not know my name then call me sir. Not dude. It is also a sign of weakness to joke about a nick name.
You are using exposure as an argument to try to convince people to become interested in StyleXP. This issue has been raised several times on this site. Stardock also has a clear view about the product. Of course you know all that and therefore starting a thread like this will be seen as provocative. You have chosen this route. So, don't get upset when someone sees what you are trying to do.
You are using exposure as an argument to try to convince people to become interested in StyleXP. This issue has been raised several times on this site. Stardock also has a clear view about the product. Of course you know all that and therefore starting a thread like this will be seen as provocative. You have chosen this route. So, don't get upset when someone sees what you are trying to do.
Tech-Cat
Reply #15 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:31 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:31 AM
I can see exactly what Zodiaq is "trying to do" and it is not what you are making him out to do. He is only considering skinning Style XP. He is not trying to get anyone interested in it or trying to make anyone like it. If he uses the idea I expressed above, he would be promoting Windowblinds at Theme XP.
Neil Banfield
Reply #19 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 4:16 AM
Reply #19 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 4:16 AM
I would not put too much faith in the download counts at themexp.org.
Counters tend to be inaccurate.
eieio
Reply #20 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 4:26 AM
I seen a lot of threads that start out with someone asking a question only to be accused of some 'ulterior' motive. It rapidly deteriorates into a flame war and the original topic is lost. Luckily this thread didn't get too sidetracked and now maybe more people will answer to the original question.
And with that said
I haven't used StyleXP but noticed a lot of StyleXP themes are ported to WB by Snidely. Evidently there's a lot of popular StlyeXP skins, or artists at least.
Reply #20 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 4:26 AM
| #19 by Zodiaq~ - 7/23/2003 1:11:58 AM Now what the hell was that all about? |
I seen a lot of threads that start out with someone asking a question only to be accused of some 'ulterior' motive. It rapidly deteriorates into a flame war and the original topic is lost. Luckily this thread didn't get too sidetracked and now maybe more people will answer to the original question.
And with that said
I haven't used StyleXP but noticed a lot of StyleXP themes are ported to WB by Snidely. Evidently there's a lot of popular StlyeXP skins, or artists at least.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 7:58 PM