WinRAR Interface Patch

[SentientPC]

(?`?._.?[Current Status: WinRAR 3.40 GUI Patch v1.0 Released / WinRAR 3.41 GUI Patch v1.1 Pending]?._.???)(?`?._.?[Last Update (posted below): Update #17 (11/07/2004)]?._.???)[/b>UPDATE #17: WinRAR 3.41 GUI Patch v1.1 coming soon :Dith a bonus :D)!bonus UPDATE #16: Announcing the release of the WinRAR 3.40 GUI Patch v1.0 (English only at this time)!

Neowin member 'DanyBoss' has submitted the WinRAR 3.40 GUI Patch v1.0 to Softpedia!:cool:se vote :cool:.

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Original postings (outdated):

Greetings fellow Neowinians.

I wanted to announce this when I had proper permission from everyone to actually release it, but with all of the recent talk regarding the WinRAR GUI I might as well post the information.

I have been working on a small WinRAR GUI patch based on FOOOD's icons. It began as a private project, but as it progressed, I thought about the possibility of releasing it. The patcher (GUI-based) weighs in at around 270 KB and currently works on the 3.40 B3/4 releases.

This required more time than anything, but I will release it if I can secureUPDATE #1: Eugene Roshal from WinRAR has given his permission. Thanks Eugene.neUPDATE #2: FOOOD from FOOOD's Icons has given his permission. FOOOD is sending me some tweaks to be implemented in the released version. Look for such a release following soon after. I will also contact Eugene Roshal to try to determine an estimated release date for 3.40 final, as only supporting the final version would be much easier. Thanks FOOOD.ODUPDATE #3: WinRAR 3.40 final is not expected until an estimated mid-September (get those last bug reports in!). After I receive the updated components from FOOOD, I will decide how to proceed.o UPDATE #4: FOOOD's updates:yes: arrived :yes:. I think everyone will be quite pleased. I will get to work :cool:ng them :cool:.emUPDATE #5: Screenshot previews using FOOOD's updates added as images #7 and #8 below. Please note that these are not final, as there are still images to replace (such as the arrows, disk drive, key, etc.). The main buttons are at, what effectively is, 36x36. I am trying to find a work around to this limitation right now. These icons really start looking great at 48x48, but they REALLY begin shining at 64 x 64. They are fantastically detailed and of typical FOOOD quality. I really want to show that off. tUPDATE #6: The icon size limitation I alluded to in UPDATE #5 :yes:xed! :yes:. I want to thank Eugene Roshal from WinRAR for taking a second out of working on 3.40 Final to send me some hints on this issue. If you use WinRAR on a regular basis, please register and support them. Also, if you enjoy all of the work FOOOD contributes for FREE to the community, please consider donating a little som:cool: to him :cool:.imUPDATE #7: I attached four more screenshots below to wet your appetite. I also moved the 'Alpha/Concept' screenshots into links for our modem viewers. When the patch is released, you will have a choice of which pixel size icons work best for you. The exact options have yet to be finalized, although 48 (shown below in the new screenshots), 64 (also shown below in the new screenshots), and 72 pixel versions :De safe bets :D. This way, you can tailor the interface more to your preference. More to follow... fUPDATE #8: I MIGHT release this patch for B6 so some foks can test it out (if I am satisfied with it, and FOOOD passes his final approval). I added five new screenshots below and moved older ones to links. 'B3' has a few toolbar icon updates, context icons, file icons, 'About' picture. More to follow... fUPDATE #9: I posted a small update here. More to follow... fUPDATE #10: I just had my power restored following Hurricane Frances. I will have to catch up on the thread. Attached a few screenshots of 'Beta 4' below. More to follow... fUPDATE #11: We are still ;)rking on it ;). WinRAR is getting new 'SFX' and 'Recovery' file icons, as well as tweaked toolbar and context menu icons:cool:y tuned :cool:.edUPDATE #12: Okay folks, here is the deal. FOOOD and I are in totally different time zones. When I am awake, he is asleep (and vice versa). This makes turn-around time on 'suggestions/receiving new files' a bit long sometimes.

We are adding a few more cool things at the last minute, so I think everyone will be quite happy with it.

Thanks again for all of the comments...I know you folks want to play with it and we are trying our best to get it out.

Regards.

UPDATE #13: As this patch has progressed, we have continuously identified areas we could improve/expand upon. Although we are open to additional tweaking in the future, we want this to be as complete as possible right out the door. The enthusiasm in this thread has been (and currently is) great to see and is most definitely a motivation to make you folks as happy as possible with the finished 'product'.

Instead of a rush job, we want to make sure we implement the highest quality artwork in all areas of WinRAR. As FOOOD mentioned, time sometimes becomes a constraint. While this project has taken longer than originally anticipated, its scope of coverage has also increased over what was originally planned. Let it be known that we are working to the best of our ability to make this happen as soon as we can, with the highest quality possible. pUPDATE #14: As FOOOD mentioned, additions to the patch are complete. All that remains is writing/organizing the copyright text, completing the Readme, and compiling together the patcher executable. We are in th;)homestretch ;). reUPDATE #15: Greetings folks. The complete download package has been sent off to FOOOD for his final approval and posting. It weighs in at 3.82 MB, which includes several file type icons created by FOOOD, documentation, and, of course:Dthe patches :D. Hold tight..ldUPDATE #16: Announcing the release of the WinRAR 3.40 GUI Patch v1.0 (English only at this time)!

Neowin member 'DanyBoss' has submitted the WinRAR 3.40 GUI Patch v1.0 to Softpedia!:cool:se vote :cool:.

Download:

MD5 hash: 01fb46eb96a81138040894ca3d04fbe5

Neowin member 'B3AN' provided the initial mirrors for distribution here (reported to have generated over 40GBs of traffic before B3AN had to remove it!) and here!

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Thanks again for the great co:happy: folks :happy:.

________________________________Eye candy:Ey'Alpha/Concept' screenshots (outdated) (moved to links fo:)modem users :)):)):

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http://pics.xs.to/pics/04085/rarIcons1.png

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http://pics.xs.to/pics/04085/rarIcons2.png

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http://pics.xs.to/pics/04085/rarIcons3.png

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http://pics.xs.to/pics/04085/rarIcons4.png

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http://pics.xs.to/pics/04085/rarIcons5.png

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http://pics.xs.to/pics/04085/rarIcons6.png

________________________________'Beta 1' screenshots (outdated) (moved to links fo:)modem users :)):)):

7) [Luna]

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04082/rarpatchbeta.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04082/classic.png

________________________________'Beta 2' screenshots (outdated) (Only 48x48 and 64x64 pixel versions are shown!;);):

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04094/Beta2Luna48All.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04094/Beta2Luna64.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04094/Beta2Luna64All.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04094/Beta2Classic64.png

________________________________'Beta 3' screenshots (outdated):d):

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04095/3about.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04095/3toolbar.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04095/3information.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04095/3wizard.png

http://pics.xs.to/pics/04095/3assorted.png

________________________________'Beta 4' screenshots (current):t):

Edited November 7, 2004 by SentientPC

[Sir Topham Hatt]

Can't you just release it now as a patch?

Pete

[DaVoodoo]

I also can barely stand the waiting. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Cheerz

DL

[caerma]

The CrystalXP shell32 pack has a WinRAR replacement .exe file in it that makes it look like this:

looks great, but I want the SentientPC one. :D

[BryanChung]

is this actually SKIN for WinRAR?

[Hankyone]

looks great, but I want the SentientPC one. :D

but that can do until the release

[Ultra Frosty]

SentientPC, I have 1024GB of remote HD space for you to upload everything. Your files get a backup every 6 hours.

Nobody else is getting remote HD space, except for SentientPC, as his PC/s are in possible danger.

[Shannon]

SentientPC, I have 1024GB of remote HD space for you to upload everything. Your files get a backup every 6 hours.

Nobody else is getting remote HD space, except for SentientPC, as his PC/s are in possible danger.

One whole terrabyte for a WinRAR patch? :o

[+thexfile Subscriber²]

One whole terrabyte for a WinRAR patch? :o

:woot: wooow

[The Burning Rom]

One whole terrabyte for a WinRAR patch? :o

No...I believe b0b was suggesting that he back up the files from his PC to the remote hard drive in case something happens to his PCs during the storms.

But IIRC, the hurricanes have passed..at least for now. :rolleyes:

[redhouse]

very nice

good job

[blueshirt]

SentientPC, I have 1024GB of remote HD space for you to upload everything. Your files get a backup every 6 hours.

Nobody else is getting remote HD space, except for SentientPC, as his PC/s are in possible danger.

:woot: :woot:

[Miran]

In the mean time I am using the Crystal patched winrar.exe.. it is okay, and will do until I get this bad boy :D

[[DGS]]

Still Waiting..

[::Gomez::]

Any relase date?

[[DGS]]

Nop..

[DOGglee]

In the mean time I am using the Crystal patched winrar.exe.. it is okay, and will do until I get this bad boy :D

yea me too :)

[1o9]

Where can you get a-hold of the "Crystal" patch?

BTW it's looking great Fooood and SentientPC (I hope I got the nicknames right), I really look forward to this slick visual upgrade :)

[b3ta]

This has go to be the longest thread about nothing.

[cannhawk]

Maybe they are waiting till 31 oct to give it but you got to do a trick to get the patch treat :laugh:

[Joey992]

Where can you get a-hold of the "Crystal" patch?

BTW it's looking great Fooood and SentientPC (I hope I got the nicknames right), I really look forward to this slick visual upgrade :)

I got it by downloading the Crystal XP Shell pack. I had the whole shell pack installed but got rid of it in favor of an OSX look. I did keep the WinRAR exe patched because anything is better than the default buttons.

[ryanmcv]

Anyone else starting to get the feeling that this thing might NEVER get released? I don't mean to sound pushy/impatient, but this is getting a tad bit rediculous.

[Phantom Helix]

whats rediculious is that SentientPC lives in florida where 4 hurricanes jsut hit in 5-6 weeks time.

maybe hes not dead and lets hope hes not, but either something that was directly effected by the storm like power lines or some sort of supplies like gas or food and water may have forced him to leave his home untill it gets fixed wich may be some time.

you people have gotten completely ignorant, disrespetfull and greedy, i hope sentient and Fooood ask eugene to make this only available in the paid registered version of Winrar because of your selfish attitudes.

Yes i know there has been a large amount of let downs lately here at neoWin but regardless vaporware or not THESE GUYS DONT OWE YOU OR ANYONE ANYTHING!!!

i could understand a few of the posts in this thread it this was a paych that was sold and it wasnt being delivered.

but that is not what this is.

this is an idea a person had to make something better for himself at first im sure.

but anyone who creates something wants to share it with others, THAT is ALL this is.

ask yourself what have you given SentientPC in exchange for him makeing the patch, and what have you given FOOOOD for making the icons?

if you cant think of anything STFU!!! you have no right to say one single word.

and asking when or if it is going to be released has been answered on at least the last 50-60 posts over and over and over and over.

enough is enough

let it be before you **** them all off and because of your actions it really does become vaporware.

[ozgeek]

I agree with Phantom Helix?

Don't you get the message that he is experiencing weather problems?! You know you can't use a computer when a bad storm is happening out the door. And he might had to abandon his home in favour of stonger shelter until the storms calm down.

I can wait. It's not worth wanting it too soon cause it's just to make Winrar look XP'ish. It's the way WIN RAR works that is more important. That is maybe why the winrar author don't want wasting time on pictures icons:yes:s:

[FOOOD]

Yep.

The reason this thread is long is that people keep asking the same questions & saying the same things over & over again. (& it looks like they're not bothering to look through the thread for the answers to their questions).

The last time I heard from SentientPC was last week. He said he was in a flood zone, only had intermitant power at home & the internet connection was down (He emailed from work).

I'm sure the priority there is to get the power, water etc. sorted & that fixing internet connections is a lower priority.

[MikeN]

Let us hope that SentientPC doesn't decide move across country to Washington State to avoid the hurricanes in Florida. That might just be tempting fate! :)