[beta]smoothstripes Gloss

hey all it's been a while i haven't been active around, but it doesn't mean i'm not customizing anymore....and i don't know if the "beta" tag's allowed here] :6

So here is the deal i've decided to reworked from the beginning on my SmoothStripes port for windowblinds, using the latest features of wb (alpha-blended titlebar controls and more...) & actually almost all the skin is made with aplpha blended elements (still a few bmp remaining, but not that much ) this way you can make variations of the skin with wb features easily and it makes a clean skin yet...see more...

Before i'll add all the different variations & sub-styles i want to be sure the skin suits ya all, that's why i submit this beta version to you, so you can tell which bug there is & what needs to be improved...(some features are obviously missing, mostly part of shellstyle, so don't tell me : hey where's the start menu, he has not been made yet!)

if you want a preview here it is

And for testing the file, download This

#171821

Looks pretty awesome from the thumbnail, but the link to the bigger version is missing the file extension

Oh don't worry, you just fixed it heh

#171823

Looks really good, but your scrollbars would look nicer with the aqua 'ripple' effect rather than that flat plain style this and a lot of other themes have.

#171829

Nice

#171831

hi ieub,

Awesome work - I've been waiting for such toolbars for ages (Y) (Y) (Y)

#171875

looks good...think you could include a version with orange buttons scroll bars ect

#171878

Originally posted by puckchump@Jun 3 2004, 12:59 PM

looks good...think you could include a version with orange buttons scroll bars ect

look at the "see more" link in my first post, you'll see a green variation of the skin, actually with wb you can recolorize the whole skin in 15 seconds, and it now gives a better results since almost everything is alpha blended. So you'll can make yourself the skin in the orange tone you want (just need to check the option "force colorize skin for all skins" somewhere in Windowblinds...)

@jj eun: i've just used the original smoothstripes ressources which are like that... :/

Edit: added download link for the skin in my first post...

#171882

Originally posted by ieub@Jun 3 2004, 09:10 PM

@jj eun: i've just used the original smoothstripes ressources which are like that... :/

whoops, my bad

#171892

looks nice, however, so far i know skinstudio does not support tga in the close min and max/res buttons.

#171936

Hi ieub,

Looks nice man, although my eyes immediately went to the two 'ProLCD' TaskBand Buttons on the Caption Bar...

I'm still on a huge ProLCD theme kick!

:woot:

#172032

I've been using your Smoothstripes WB port very heavily and this looks like a great improvement. I like the clean look of the taskbar. I'm glad though, that it's not like that for every single item on the taskbar (the Quick Launch toolbar in particular... IMHO, individual "button" look for the QuickLaunch items is too busy).

Explorer toolbar buttons look good as well and match nicely with the taskbar's appearance.

I will test this out when I get home, but looking great!

#172046

This looks really good. Smooth Stripes is definitely my favorite theme! Cant wait for a graphite version Keep up the great work ieub

bzeitler

#172116

Very very nice indeed...can't wait for the release. :naughty: :woot:

By far one of the best ports yet

#172122

eheh thank ya all for these kind comments, but doesn't anyone has something negative to say !!! come on tell me what you think could be improved...i want to make the best skin for you... :naughty:

#172147

As you wish, my lord:

Maybe you could think about to put there such parts as:

1. "turn off/ log off/ shut down" windows

2. animations (non those ugly :fart: Win originals)

(suppose the Taskbar is under construction :-) )

(just looking at what you've posted, not knowing what is really to be add > just for my part)

That's enough for now - I think

Besides, I definitelly love the toolbars :woot: , the MDIbuttons

#172157

love the taskbar look the oval around the apps open is nice well done

Found a few things i thought i would post

SS

Start menu

WHATS up with the font in Firefox why are they so BIG

#172182

dude sweet. i am inlove with that toolbar set

#172210

Only thing I have is that when I apply the theme...When I expand the start menu, I get the luna themed menu.

#172220

Wellcome to the club MonkeyClaw

One thing makes me a bit worry:

how to get rid of this grey border that appears when "Folders"-button is activated ?

I think the cool blue-gloss button marking should be enough to mark that folders pane is open :naughty:

Any help ... ? Please.

#172838

Sorry, forgot to attach the illustration of what part I do mean .

Here it is:

#172839

uhm, maybe if you try the toolbar set with my skin you won't have it...cos it actually coming from the "toolbar button" part of the skin you are using...

And as for the start menu, it's normal it's not skinned cos i haven't made it yet...more to come soon...

#172870

DarkVageta Posted on Jun 3 2004, 10:57 PM

WHATS up with the font in Firefox why are they so BIG

I believe that if you go into the font options for Firefox you can change the size of how all fonts are. On my comp... Firefox uses the Sans Serif option size 10 and a minimum option of 10. Using Lucida Grande it looks fine, almost perfect from my POV.

#172883

Oh that looks very nice, Im gona test it

P.S What icon set is that?? Those Folder icons are sexy

#172890

Originally posted by ieub@Jun 5 2004, 07:59 AM

uhm, maybe if you try the toolbar set with my skin you won't have it...cos it actually coming from the "toolbar button" part of the skin you are using...

And as for the start menu, it's normal it's not skinned cos i haven't made it yet...more to come soon...

That's why mine isn't skinned then.

Can't wait for the release......best OS X port I have seen in a very long time :woot:

#172913

Ok people, getting closer, try the link in my first post again, but DELETE THE OLD VERSION FIRST before installing this one, almost finished, must add all substyles (including graphite Bzeitler ) and check for any errors, etc... for those who are lazy here is the Download link again enjoy

#172934