Jamushroom Veteran Posted June 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Watercolor Emico So.. almost a year after I've started working on this skin the 1st style is finally done. This version contains the Blue substyles with a "Modern" and a "Classic" taskbar. This skin is based on the skin called "Watercolor". It's a skin that was being used in the beta's of XP. I wanted to make my own skin so tornado5 aka em3 told me that I should try and make a new version of Watercolor. This is the outcome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to install: Extract the folder called "WE" to "C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes". Right click the desktop > properties > appearance > then from the first drop select "Watercolor Emico" From the 2nd drop downlist you can make a choice between the "Modern" and the "Classic" taskbar. In the 3rd drop downlist you can make a choice between a "Normal" or a "Compact" start panel. To use this theme you need to patch the Windows system file uxtheme.dll. You can read about how to do that here: Link Bugs that I know of: *Some palet frames arent drawn the correct way.(Application bug) *In some webbrowsers the buttons might be resized the wrong way. (Browser bug) * Multi row taskbar does not look good. (Theme) Modification can not be released. You can make them as long as you keep them for personal use only. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bug fixes and updates in Blue: 06-06-08: - Fixed the palet frames - Fixed the palet caption buttons - Fixed the black text on the side taskbars to white - Changed the way the taskbar image is being stretched when using multiple rows. - New toolbar and placebar images 14-06-08: - Fixed the toolbar gripper in Blue Classic - Fixed the vertical toolbar grippers in Blue Modern and Classic - Fixed the placebar button in Blue Modern Bug fixes and updates in Ergonomic Blue: 14-06-08: - Changed the orange on the buttons - Changed the orange on the tabs - Changed the orange on the checkboxes - Changed the orange on the radiobuttons - Removed some gloss in the flash button. There was a bit to much gloss in that button compared to the others. Bug fixes and updates in Black: 21-06-08: - Changed the toolbar buttons and the placebar buttons from orange to blue - Fixed the top taskbar ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This release only contains Watercolor Emico: Blue. In the next couple of weeks I'm going to release the following color styles: Still to be made: - Blue SE (Working title) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shellstyles: I personally don't use them which is the reason why I didn't make any. When all the main styles are done I'm gonna see if I can make some fitting shellstyles. I already have a few ideas. It will be uploaded to deviantART as an add-on to the skin. Contribution: If you feel like contributing to this skin with application skins then go ahead and make them. All you have to do is ask me for permission by email with a screenshot. My email address is: makeshift.grey@gmail.com. For more info about further progress, application skins etc. read the journal that I've made on deviantART: Watercolor Emico: Further progress and info ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Credits go out to all the beta testers. Credits also go out to tornado5 aka em3 because he helped me a lot while I was working on it. I was heavily inspired by LE which is why a few things might look a bit like it. And thanks to Binary for letting me use his Watercolor Lite as a base. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please give me some feedback about the skin. Download: Watercolor Emico: Blue Download: Watercolor Emico: Ergonomic Blue Download: Watercolor Emico: Black Download: Watercolor Emico: Silver Download: Watercolor Emico: Olive Edited July 12, 2008 by Capric0rn Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Oh wow that almost makes me want to go back to Windows XP just so i can use it, i prefer the classic taskbar, very slick. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogurth Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Very, very nice. It would be even nicer if there were more colour variants, like black or dark grey or some lighter options for folks into white themes. Nevertheless 5 star work IMHO. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogan Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Looks great (Y) Thanks for your hard work Capric0rn! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlem39s Finest Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 vewy pwetty :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_rose Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 And finally it is out ;) Great man! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Wow, when I changed my desk, it certainly took me by surprise, because it was so bright! But it does look very nice. Out of the two styles, I prefer the classic version but I might mod it to my tastes but so far it looks very nice. No shellstyle is a bit of a downer but I guess you can't have everything at the moment. Overall, it's going to be staying on my desk for a while. Take your time with the other releases, certainly no rush from me :laugh: ! Now, how about starting some startbutton mods such as the previous LE thread had in abundance :p ? Scirwode Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Finally, its about time! :p Good work though (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongey Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Very nice, it's abit blue for my liking, looking forwars to the black version Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 that is just AWSOME! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadium Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 You have done a great job on this theme, Capricorn. Very sleek and stylish. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I might have to buy Windowblinds just so i can use this on Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderdoll Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Capric0rn!! <3 I'm using some old Watercolor visual style at the moment and this will be the perfect upgrade, thanks so much for your efforts.. testing in progress :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
clx Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 W00T! :D been waiting for this since i first saw the screen shots :) going to try the blue right now, but i cant wait for the black! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
?AK Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Glad I have XP so I can use this gem! ;) Great work Cap! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red. Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 wow looks great, can't wait to try the black or ergo styles out when you make them! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdomine Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 looks cool but i dont get the fuss about it Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
acies Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Brilliant! Great work! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
winrez Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Great theme! One question I have always wondered about people who make themes; What made you decide to remove the Windows logo on the start bar and replace it with a custom one? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamushroom Veteran Posted June 4, 2008 Author Veteran Share Posted June 4, 2008 Thanks all for the positive feedback! :D @Rebdomine: Do you know the original Watercolor and how much everyone liked it? @winrez: The default icon from XP doesn't fit this theme. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 looks cool but i dont get the fuss about it The original Watercolour was first introduced in the Whistler builds, which in my opinion made Windows XP look very professional. Scirwode Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Veteran Posted June 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hands down, best looking interpretation of Watercolor ever, and the best theme I've ever seen. /me opens up Windows XP Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted June 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 4, 2008 that's really nice man :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Blue01 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Woa, could you make a port for Vista? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mail Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Finally after all the medicore themes, an awesome one comes along. If I had xp I would use it. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/641236-watercolor-emico/#findComment-589455725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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