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infinityloop · 2007-07-17, 10:30

Start with a new skin / add it to svn

Warning! The following description seems way more complex then it realy is

At first we have to create a folder somewhere, to store all our skin related files
In that folder we create a new folder for our new skin
Lets assume that our skin will be based on BlueTwo. So we need a folder to store this Base Skin.
Now a empty folder doesnt help us much. With tortoise svn we can now checkout (download) the latest version of BlueTwo.
Now we have to enter the ::svn link:: which points directly to the BlueTwo files. If you want to use BlueTwo Wide as base for your skin, then use ::this link::
Very importand is to uncheck the "only check out top-folder" setting
tortoise svn will then download all files.
since we will need the unmodified BlueTwo files later, we have to copy these files to a new location where they can be modified then to become our new skin.
select the folder and use "export" in tortoise svn.
Then select the new location.
After the folder as been copied, you should rename it to your skin name.
Next step is to create a folder where you store all your "source" grafics files (photoshop psd i.e.).
Now that we have created the struture we need, its time to get the skin into svn.
Select the folder, and use import in tortoise svn

This step is very importand now!!!
the svn url for the plugins is

Code:

https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins

you have to add /NameOfYourSkin at the end!
i.e.

Code:

https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins/MyCoolSkin

you should also add a log message.

then you need to enter your sourceforge username and password.
Now delete all folder inside your skins folder (gfx source and MyCoolSkin). I know that sounds weird, but its required.
After that select the MyCoolSkin folder and use "Checkout"

there you have to insert the svn url then.
in our example this would be

Code:

https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins/MyCoolSkin

After this is finished, you will see the following structure.

So now you have your local working copy of your skin

If you want your skin on any other PC, then you only have to create a folder and checkout with the correct svn-url.

Its only the first time setup which takes some time

note:
An alternative would be to create a folder i.e. "MediaPortal Community Skins" and checkout the whole skins svn into this folder.

Code:

https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins

after that you just have to create your folders in there and add it to svn with the "add" feature of tortoise svn.

I add this as an alternative way, because most designers might not be willing do dowload all skins which are in svn.

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infinityloop Project Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 28 Posts: 5,781 Thanks: 136 Thanked 100 Times in 70 Posts Country: My System	Start with a new skin / add it to svn Warning! The following description seems way more complex then it realy is At first we have to create a folder somewhere, to store all our skin related files In that folder we create a new folder for our new skin Lets assume that our skin will be based on BlueTwo. So we need a folder to store this Base Skin. Now a empty folder doesnt help us much. With tortoise svn we can now checkout (download) the latest version of BlueTwo. Now we have to enter the ::svn link:: which points directly to the BlueTwo files. If you want to use BlueTwo Wide as base for your skin, then use ::this link:: Very importand is to uncheck the "only check out top-folder" setting tortoise svn will then download all files. since we will need the unmodified BlueTwo files later, we have to copy these files to a new location where they can be modified then to become our new skin. select the folder and use "export" in tortoise svn. Then select the new location. After the folder as been copied, you should rename it to your skin name. Next step is to create a folder where you store all your "source" grafics files (photoshop psd i.e.). Now that we have created the struture we need, its time to get the skin into svn. Select the folder, and use import in tortoise svn This step is very importand now!!! the svn url for the plugins is Code: https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins you have to add /NameOfYourSkin at the end! i.e. Code: https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins/MyCoolSkin you should also add a log message. then you need to enter your sourceforge username and password. Now delete all folder inside your skins folder (gfx source and MyCoolSkin). I know that sounds weird, but its required. After that select the MyCoolSkin folder and use "Checkout" there you have to insert the svn url then. in our example this would be Code: https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins/MyCoolSkin After this is finished, you will see the following structure. So now you have your local working copy of your skin If you want your skin on any other PC, then you only have to create a folder and checkout with the correct svn-url. Its only the first time setup which takes some time note: An alternative would be to create a folder i.e. "MediaPortal Community Skins" and checkout the whole skins svn into this folder. Code: https://mp-plugins.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/mp-plugins/trunk/skins after that you just have to create your folders in there and add it to svn with the "add" feature of tortoise svn. I add this as an alternative way, because most designers might not be willing do dowload all skins which are in svn.