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The Jorge


Would anyone be interested in this?

I think it's pretty different from what seems to be popular these days. Any point in continuing to work on it?

Also, this being my first real attempt at a VS, does anyone know exactly I can change the colors in the Menu bar (File, Edit, etc)? I can't seem to find it... huh.gif
YBG
That's pretty freakin bright..
Pink Floyd
ouf!
Thrawn
Very, very cool. I'd use the blue version (hint hint) Release it soon, I want! Thanks yes.gif
fishie
orange version please smile.gif
Hurmoth
Looks awesome thumbs_up.gif

Would love a black version wink.gif
Winswy
Menus text is changed in Sysmetrics, in tree.
StarFactor
Lot of potential here, I'd say stick with it.
Winswy
and i like this by the way...good start.
[hxc]
different colour variations would be nice, maybe even a dark grey or light grey version.
John_da_leecher
Pimpin, I like release it soon.
The Jorge
Thanks for the comments everyone.

I'd like to finish the VS with this color first and then see what variations I include once I put it up for download.

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The Jorge
Quote - (Winswy @ Nov 29 2004, 22:01)
Menus text is changed in Sysmetrics, in tree.
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Where exactly? I'm sure it's under my nose somewhere... blink.gif
Winswy
lol, u must be kidding...


General > Sysmetrics > Menu Text
LiThIuM
biggrin.gif i like this! not just because of the name whistle.gif but because i like the green as well. lookin good, i can't wait till it's release. w00t.gif
Zsantz
Not this green, please.

Lithium is a silvery-gray (as are most metals) please something silvery gray. But not green, especially that green. It's... It's sick.gif
russellc
looks cool, lots of potential in this. just add some colour variations. i could never possibly stick to that colour for more than 5 minutes lol..no offence blush.gif ..great visual style smile.gif
TmasterT
man this is cool, and the VS somehow reminds me of a lithium ion battery. make it!
cmove
Nice smile.gif
insanekiwi
no need to show us your leeched mp3s. the caption buttons look wierd. and the barfing green looks toxic.
..Vector..
i think this would look great in a softer blue colour, i love the design, just the toxic green isn't my thing smile.gif
Kristopher
yowza! thats... loud
XxiNickxX
Mmmm. Very very nice. Add some color variations and it'll be a guarenteed hit.
spex04
looks good thumbs_up.gif

maybe a different colour though..? tongue.gif
Iguanadon
I like it, and more color variations would be nice. biggrin.gif

keep up the good work.
ninjakarl
that looks hell good man. multiple colours are a very good idea. it'll look hell sweet.

could u like email me when its done.

keep at it man
The Jorge
I could have sworn I said I was going to include different colors once I finished the green, yet people keep requesting it... unsure.gif

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no need to show us your leeched mp3s.
That's just not necessary. no.gif

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Anyway, I have some bad news:

I downloaded the trial for Stylebuilder 2.x, tried applying the VS with it, and got an error. I tried downgrading back to 1.x and its still giving me errors when I try to apply.

After many attempts, I believe I am going to switch to Windowblinds. I believe I am not as limited in what I can do with it.

Perhaps I will start from scratch, seeing as how I didnt get far with the VS anyway, and start off with a different color scheme but keeping the same style.

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jimro
Quote - ([hxc] @ Nov 30 2004, 05:07)
different colour variations would be nice, maybe even a dark grey or light grey version.
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second that
Winswy
Quote - (kgraphik @ Nov 30 2004, 13:58)
I could have sworn I said I was going to include different colors once I finished the green, yet people keep requesting it... unsure.gif

That's just not necessary. no.gif

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Anyway, I have some bad news:

I downloaded the trial for Stylebuilder 2.x, tried applying the VS with it, and got an error. I tried downgrading back to 1.x and its still giving me errors when I try to apply.

After many attempts, I believe I am going to switch to Windowblinds. I believe I am not as limited in what I can do with it.

Perhaps I will start from scratch, seeing as how I didnt get far with the VS anyway, and start off with a different color scheme but keeping the same style.

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Hey Man , i added u on MSN, mesage me when u get a chance , i could probably help u out

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Iguanadon
huh.gif I hope you guys can work somthing out. I don't want to install WB just yet.
t3h.beast
Please keep the same colour!! Also, a few suggested colour themes- Purple, Orange, Blue, Grey, Black, Red and maybe even Yellow!

Thanks for making something that looks soooo great!
Soli7aire
That's great news for me - a WindowBlind skin! Please continue creating this.
The Jorge
Thanks to everyone who commented so far. biggrin.gif

Quick question though:
WB has a colouring feature that lets you change the color on-the-fly. Since it's now a WB theme, should I still make different color variations?
1o9
OT: I was suprised to see an old face [Jorge] when I was doing my daily neowin-whoring.

As far as the visual style is concerned, I think the color scheme needs to be tweaked (preferably darker) and I'd definitely work on multiple substyles. A lot of people have a disliking for green, particularly neon green.

Just a thought smile.gif
Eli
I actually like that colour...but a black tastbar with a green start button with that colour would be AMAZING...I would design a mock up but I have 2 problems right now.

1. I'm not at home with Photoshop
2. I'm a little intoxicated.

But the second comment should make you want to finish this. Even an intoxicated guy (and when I'm like that I tell the truth more) tells you it's good. Actually if you had a black task bar with a green button, I would place this as my main theme.
Darkscreenz
I wonder, must the poor guy state again that he is working on multiple colors for release?...WB or not...


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