Where to begin?? (2 Viewers)

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I'm pretty keen on making my own skin, just wondering if there is some sort of archieve for help and or components, e.g media.

I love all the new skins that are being released I just wish I could put my own spin on one.

I'm pretty artistic, just need the know how!!

Thanks in advance,

Dan
 

grassynoel

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  • September 6, 2006
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    I started by copying Blue2 and then looking at the .PNG files in the media folder. I changed one, re-started MP and checked it out. Basically that's all I do.
    The thing to remember if you're starting out is thet there are files in the skin that get dynamically created when you first run the skin. Theses are compilations of many of the graphics into a more simple form that the skin can run with. If you modify a png file in the media folder and don't delete these four files, the skin will look unchanged. If you do delete them, the skin will re-create them with your modifications when you next boot the program. The four files are the 3 .png files and the single .bxml file in the root folder of each skin. Check out these .png files to see what i mean about them being a compilation of what's in the media folder..
    This is a good way to dip your toe in the water and see if you like it. I'm now at the stage where I am editing bits of the .XML files to change screen positions of buttons and the like.

    After that, it's all up to you.
     

    dubstar

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    This is really fun.

    Is there anywhere i can get more media files from or shall i just make my own?
     

    VdR

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  • October 17, 2006
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    Make sure you install the 'MyRefresh' plugin. It makes changing skins a lot quicker and more fun.

    VdR
     

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