[release]iTunes Skinner

Hey everyone, it's me Evolution. I had to re-register because of the board change since my old email was runasoft@runasoft.com and the .com domain was stolen so I do not have access to that email anymore. If one of the mods would like to help me out, I'd much appreciate it. My new email is runasoft@runasoft.net.

I have a new little program for you all to play with. I'm sure every iTunes user would like to skin there iTunes window. Well, here is your chance for a new look.

I created this program today to simply show the progress I have made when it comes to skinning iTunes.

Applying the skin is a very simple process and I will explain it here in just a bit. First, I must let you all know whats going on.

What you will be downloading is a program which interacts with a Skin file. The skin file contains the extension ".iskin". The program will load the Skin file which in turn will skin iTunes.

Now, creation of the skin file can currently only be created by me, that is until I release the iTunes Skin Creator. This will allow anyone with basic graphics knowledge to create a skin file to distribute amongst all iTunes users.

Anyhow, I'm sure you all are getting bored with this.

Please note: This program is for iTunes version 4.6.0.15. Compatibility with other versions is unknown and very unlikely. Use this program at your own risk. I will not claim any responsibility for problems that my program may cause to your iTunes installation.

Instructions:

1. Download the program here. http://www.runasoft.net/iTunes/iTunes_Skinner.zip

2. Download the skin file here. http://www.runasoft.net/iTunes/skins/Dark.zip

3. Unzip both the program "iTunes_Skinner.zip" and the skin file "Dark.zip"

4. Run the program you just unzipped, the file name is "iTunes Skinner.exe"

5. The program should automatically display your iTunes.exe location, if it does not, simply click the button entitled "..." and choose the iTunes.exe location.

6. Choose the Skin file you just unzipped by clicking the button entitled "..." under the "Skin File Path" section.

7. Click the button entitled "Skin It". Make sure and close iTunes before continuing or you'll get an error message.

8. That's it, simply run iTunes and enjoy your new skin.

If you do not like the skin or something happens where iTunes does not load and crashes, simply reopen the iTunes Skinner program and click the button entitled "Restore Backup".

Screenshots of skin:

- Evolution

#217967

amazing!!! ive been waiting for this...

#217972

Very nice, I might try it out if we get a few of the A-S sknners start skinning skins for it =)

#217973

very interesting, and am very excited about the possibility of you releasing the skinnning app soon so us fools can dabble with making skins for it

Very well done.

#217978

Amazing.

#217982

This is amazing dude

cant wait to see this develop even further

#217987

I'm glad everyone is enjoying this release.. I hope the release of the iTunes Skin Creator will be a hit as well

- Evolution

#217995

Simply incredible...expect a news posts

-nightcrawler1089

#218120

Definitely looking forward to the release of the Skin Creator so we can have even more options.

#218127

im amazed, i didn't think u could skin itunes. well i hope with this we can make windows itunes 1:1 with osx's itunes.

very impresive. how does the skinning process work, I might have to wip up a shinobi skin

#218128

Simply incredible...expect a news posts

-nightcrawler1089

So I'm guessing you'll be handling this one too? Man, my job keeps getting harder and harder...

#218129

im amazed, i didn't think u could skin itunes. well i hope with this we can make windows itunes 1:1 with osx's itunes.

I'll try it out when I close iTunes .

#218139

Today I have been working on being able to change the text color and things of this nature...

I figured out the Spectrum Analyzer colors and the etched Text Colors as well as the List Box Borders.. I have posted a screenshot so you all can see the difference between your skinned iTunes and my new one. Currently you cannot skin iTunes like this because I haven't released something that can do this but soon you all too can do this

New:

you can see that the etched text is now white.. and that the List Box borders have been changed and the Spectrum Analyzer now matches the LCD Display window

- Evolution

#218158

This is so awesome it's scary.

Do you have a tentative release date for the skinning program?

I suggest you bundle your skins with the program- so, don't have Dark.iskin in a separate zip file, put it in the same one as the program itself. Also, I suggest making a backup copy of the .iskin file itself, and placing it in the iTunes folder.

Amazing, man

-nightcrawler1089

#218160

Man, i feel like giving you a hug when i see all this

This is one of the best releases I have seen in a long time. Hope to see some more of this

#218162

I don't currently have a release date but I'm hoping to release it within the next week or so depending on the whole RL situation. Real Life interferes with programming time so I'll have to see on the whole Week estimate.

I know this is something that the iTunes community has been awaiting for a long time and I'm glad I have the opportunity to be the first to deliver this to you all..

- Evolution

#218163

i fainted.

#218187

I nominate enhanced/runasoft as skinner of the year, this is incredible!

#218283

I want to bear your children.

#218287

*leaps around with joy at the thought of crafting new iTunes skins!*

Thank you thank you thank you! Can't wait to play with the skinner!

#218293

*leaps around with joy at the thought of crafting new iTunes skins!*

Thank you thank you thank you! Can't wait to play with the skinner!

i`m sure lots of people will become iTunes skinners just cause of this! ROFL

great work Evo. U never stop to amaze me

#218338

Wow That's amazing

#218353

great work bro

#218383

Stunning - really looking forward to some nice Milk/White skins for it - incredible!!

#218400

Ok guys you have to forgive me, I just got to log in so I'm like posting everywhere and getting on ppls nerves. Believe me I know, but hell I have to say thanks to all the people who have released these beautiful gems Great work runasoft. A monumental step in a "winbox" becoming more of a mac. A gradual "evolution" to say the least , but I'll take it. Great work bud!!!

#218491