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(?`?._.?[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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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/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):

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I've sent an email to SentientPC but haven't heard anything.

[hint]But if nothing comes of the 3.41 update things are in motion to make the theme work with any future versions of WR without bringing out a new version of the patch every time[/hint]

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hmm.. thats the third time youve hinted.. im guessing the winrar creator(s) will be adding support for customizable icons :unsure:

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Its being developed I suspect, but in the last month leading up to Xmas, there are other things to worry about other than the appearance of your compression program I guess.....

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Well my GUI version still works fine with the new version

How bout yours Foood?

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I'm still using 3.40

I didn't see the point of updating to 3.41 (or 3.42).

3.40 works fine for me so I'm waiting until a compatible patched/themed version is released.

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Anyway.. back from Christmas break.. I see yet another version of WinRAR is out.. No news, let alone a patch, regarding the new patch.

To whoever is interestest and asked earlier. I did not do anything to the registration of WinRAR like some of those more un-kind (to RarLabs) releases that were mentioned earlier. I have not, and will never do that. Only changes made to files effect appearance and do not add or remove any files to the normal ones installed by the installer.

I agree, some parts of the patch I do not like. The banner in the about dialog is really the only part I dislike. Otherwise the icons are very appropriate for their related funtions and match very nicely with the more fruity appearance of Windows XP (depending what theme you are using of course)

Anyway, I see FOOOD has been arround. I will ask this in public for all to see and not do anything before he says so. May I have your permision to use your icons to make a patch similair to SentientPC's work? I plan to leave the about dialog and all credits as is. I wil only make mention in a readme with the patch that I updated the patch but note it is not based on my work beyond that. Oh yeah.. FOOOD.. thanks for accepting the apology... I still want to update this for more then just my use (mainly not because it takes time, it doesnt take that long) but so others can use it.

@ALL

FYI, I am downloading 3.42 installers as we speak so I do not have a new version patched but I will be patching it for my own use with FOOODs icons. If I get all OK's (this time) I will post files for all of you. I see some are interestested in making their own changes to WinRAR. I will only say for now, you need atleast part of the patch SentientPC made. Otherwise you can resource edit it as much as you want and you wont get anywhere with icons of any other size then the stock ones.

@Harsh! and ALL

I dont know what patch you are using, if it is the files I patched, it will sorta work but you are downgrading WinRAR 3.42 from 3.41. Otherwise, the patch that SentientPC (like it didnt with 3.41) still does not work.

@squirrel_vomit

Another excited Neowinian.. All I need is OKs and I am willing to update the patch. I am not sure about other developement but as I have now said over and over again (wait.. Nelly song? :laugh: off topic), I know how and am willing to atleast update it. So thread should stay open till and an answer is reached. Otherwise, I am all for locking/closing it.

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I found a installer version that adds a dodgy Registration details and I sorta "modded" the installer to add my reg details so its half way legit...lol

Still gotta bit of work to do on it though....

Now if I can just put it all back together again.... :huh: :blush:

PS: Cant wait for the Official version !!!!

But you wont hear me moaning about it I guess ;)

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Well.. I already updated my personal copy for myself. Waiting for OK this time. I have left original about dialog credits from the gui patch in respect for orginal work (unlike the screenshots of the others people have found that are also using FOOOD's icons).

No screen shots.. No point.. Just show a new versio number then what you see on 3.40 patch or 3.41.

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@insanekiwi the old 3.40 patch works on a install of 3.42? I will try again but I doubt it.

Well.. I checked.. It sorta works on one of the machines I tried.. Go to about dialog though... Notice the version number... 3.40.... I commented about this a while back.. THe orginal patcher is not really a patcher.. It replaces entire files with patched files.. Patched 3.40 files.. So if it does install, you have effectively downgraded to 3.40.

Woo.. Now tried it... Wouldnt install on a new frest install of 3.42.. Strange..

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