Compact menu problem
Sunday, April 10, 2005 by jazzymjr | Discussion: WindowBlinds
I have run into a problem that I never had before. I like compact menus better than the standard size, so when I download a skin and it doesn't have a compact menu, I will make one. I usually get everything lined up right. However, with this skin, the Programs button is hanging way off the left side of the start panel. I have tried adjusting size and content margins, but nothing changes. Can someone enlighten me on what I need to do? I have a shot of the compact menu in question, but I don't know how to insert it in here...
Pallet
Reply #2 Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:37 AM
Reply #2 Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:37 AM
After changing the content margins, are you deleting the .wb4 files before applying the changes?
jazzymjr
Reply #3 Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:02 AM
Reply #3 Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:02 AM
Pallet,
No, I'm not. Am I supposed to? If I am supposed to, this is really stupid, where are the files that I need to delete? I did save this blind with the compact menu and recolor as a separate skin, though, so I wouldn't mess up the original file..
No, I'm not. Am I supposed to? If I am supposed to, this is really stupid, where are the files that I need to delete? I did save this blind with the compact menu and recolor as a separate skin, though, so I wouldn't mess up the original file..
Pallet
Reply #4 Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:45 AM
Reply #4 Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:45 AM
Files are in the same folder as the bitmaps, .uis file etc. *only delete the WB4 files*. When you apply the changes by rightclicking the icon in the system tray and click "reload the current skin", Windowblinds regenerates them with the new "instructions"
jazzymjr
Reply #5 Sunday, April 10, 2005 11:14 AM
Reply #5 Sunday, April 10, 2005 11:14 AM
Okay, I will try that and report back if it worked. Thanks! 
jazzymjr
Reply #6 Sunday, April 10, 2005 1:33 PM
Reply #6 Sunday, April 10, 2005 1:33 PM
Well, I got it fixed! I discovered the original skin had a subfolder with the regular start menu (no WB 4.5 stuff). I used that one, recolored it, and made the compact menu without any problems! I sure am glad that when I tinker with a skin, that I save it to a different folder...saves me from having to download it again if I screw up. Thanks for all your help! 
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
Reply #1 Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:35 AM
MJ