Build My Own
Monday, July 26, 2004 by Thumper118098 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Alright, I might be sounding like a n00b, of which I think I am when it comes to skinning and what not, but for the past few weeks I've been trying to find the program you all use to build these skins. I have Photoshop 7, Fireworks MX, Paintshop Pro 8 so I shouldnt have a problem with the graphics side, I just need the program to do the rest. HELP!!!!!!! 
WOM
Reply #2 Monday, July 26, 2004 4:29 PM
Reply #2 Monday, July 26, 2004 4:29 PM
You have the paint programs, so to make windowblinds, WMP, get SkinStudio. Not sure what type of skins you want to make. Logon Studio for logons, etc.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #3 Monday, July 26, 2004 4:37 PM
Reply #3 Monday, July 26, 2004 4:37 PM
This might sound crazy compared to what everyone else may suggest but I found it easiest to learn using desktop X. It just allowed me the freedom to create images and graphics without any limitations. Windowblinds, icons, etc can be a bit more tricky because of certain parameters. Configuring objects in Desktop X is very easy. Well that's just my two cents anyways. 
Thumper118098
Reply #4 Monday, July 26, 2004 10:39 PM
Reply #4 Monday, July 26, 2004 10:39 PM
I'm looking to build my own SysMetrix skins. I've looked through what I think is all possible options of the program and I still have yet to find anything that remotely says, "create new skin". Is there a 3rd party program that I need to DL or do I simply make the background, upload it into SysMetrix, then add the desired fields?
SelfExiled
Reply #6 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 1:29 AM
Then, you missed it. Theme Settings section "create new theme" button.
It's as simple as that. This is why most people start out skinning sysmetrix.
Reply #6 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 1:29 AM
| I've looked through what I think is all possible options of the program and I still have yet to find anything that remotely says, "create new skin". |
Then, you missed it. Theme Settings section "create new theme" button.
| do I simply make the background, upload it into SysMetrix, then add the desired fields |
It's as simple as that. This is why most people start out skinning sysmetrix.
mark wells
Reply #7 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 3:53 AM
Reply #7 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 3:53 AM
Hello Everybody i'm new to this all together so where do i start to become a skiner of objects and themes, somebody please help. 
Thumper118098
Reply #8 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:14 AM
Honestly, I never did think of reading that!
I have a problem with not wanting to read but rather than just doing it! I'll have to do that next time I have a problem! THX
Reply #8 Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:14 AM
| Have you tried reading the SysMetrix Help file? |
Honestly, I never did think of reading that!
I have a problem with not wanting to read but rather than just doing it! I'll have to do that next time I have a problem! THXPlease login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
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Reply #1 Monday, July 26, 2004 4:14 PM
For graphics there's Gimp which is free....you'll have to google 'cause I don't know where it lives on the net. Other than that you need whatever program is used to create the skin (SkinStudio to make WindowBlinds), sometimes it's the same one that runs the skin (LogonStudio to make Logons). There are free versions of most of this software at Stardock Finally some proggies just need you to create an *ini or configuration file with Notepad.
From the threadis there a easier way to make skins? or cheaper
For a n00b your ID shows you've been around a lot longer than me