mdtaUK Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Before I consider purchasing, does anyone know if this is a pay once deal and any future updates are free offer, or will we have to keep paying for future versions. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589996666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kami- Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Probably the latter, I don't think I'll be making this purchase at this time, however I may reconsider once it has a larger user-base. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589996842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThalSwe Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 This is great news indeed. Would definatly buy it if it IS as good as it looks and...if I actually had the time to make skins but lack that currently but sure this will bring a lot of nice stuff to us Vista users. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589996890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ci7 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Wow, no typing in bold?So does this annoy you? Grow up fella and let the mods run the boards, thats what they are there for it was a typo i mean stop WRITING THE TITLE OF THE THREAD IN CAPS IT IS annoying that it Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589996936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sem XL Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 It's neat, but no trial? Really?If anyone buys this (?16.50), please tell us about it. I'm not ready to splurge that amount of money on something that I have never used. He also explicitly states that he won't answer any questions unless it deals with bugs... No trial = warez version for all we know this app could be the greatest thing or the biggest pos...... for $16.50 im not willing to gamble on it Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589996976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Null Zen Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 No trial = warez versionfor all we know this app could be the greatest thing or the biggest pos...... for $16.50 im not willing to gamble on it Wow, the lengths people will go to to justify pirating software. Why not just be honest and say your a cheap a-hole and screw little indie developers? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589997018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-KJ Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Well it's not a POS as I bought it and got the program + key by email within 15min. of ordering. There are a few bugs that I will be reporting to the author. Nothing major, though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589997552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malskazz Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I've had a beta of the program a while ago, and im telling ya - it is handy! I've always hated Segoe UI in Aero, and with Vista Style Builder i managed to change EVERY font to Tahoma, size 8.. you may think "meh lol" but trust me, the program has a lot of features and you can do so much with it that'd take ages by hex editing and ****. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589997586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2of3 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 As a Windowblind skinner, I'm wondering how this compares to skinstudio 6. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589997662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malskazz Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Well i hope people will get better at skinning visual styles since windowblinds are kinda sucky. (IMO) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589997932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
x9248 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 No trial = warez versionfor all we know this app could be the greatest thing or the biggest pos...... for $16.50 im not willing to gamble on it Actually that is euro's... so yea about $22. A trial version would have been a good idea to broaden your potential customer possibility. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589997978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigosity Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 How well does it's "import from XP msstyles" feature work? I'm curious to see what the output looks like... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589998226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 How well does it's "import from XP msstyles" feature work? I'm curious to see what the output looks like... Window frames and the Start menu don't work perfectly. Controls seem to work really well. For me that's a big plus as so far very few styles change the UI widgets. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589998270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2of3 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well i hope people will get better at skinning visual styles since windowblinds are kinda sucky. (IMO) :whistle: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589998800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Time for all you designers to start making better Vista themes so I can finally dust off my copy of Vista :p . Scirwode Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589998818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) idas (or a mod) it'd be better to use an up to date image. Rather than one that's probably during the first builds. Version 1.0.4 Released as of Oct 20th, 2008. Version 1.0.4 has just been released to fix a major bug with Dwm Window images. It is recommended to download and install the new version. Changelog 1.0.4: * FIX: Dwm Window images would come out slightly darker due to an alpha conversion bug, this has been fixed (thanks to Kerry for reporting). * FIX: Some Part and State names where incorrect. (thanks to Kerry and Panda X) * FIX: A small bug with StyleHacks made some properties have a wrong color --- Yes it's legit for those who are weary. If you have questions on how to add certain parts email me at thepanda@longhornfusion.net For those who might be wondering what all you can do, here's a little fun gathering of things I created while I had free time from bug testing and naming things for it. Taskbar glow. http://media.longhornfusion.net/GlowEffects.swf Start Menu glow + Composited Programs list. http://media.longhornfusion.net/misc/vsbtest/1.png http://media.longhornfusion.net/misc/vsbtest/2.png IE Text Glow (Note: IE8 doesn't read from the theme as much as IE7. Glow only works on hover in IE8.) http://media.longhornfusion.net/IETextGlow.png Address bar glow (Overkill on the opacity in this screen. Opacity is adjustable.) http://media.longhornfusion.net/lhf_glow1.png Custom Shadows (No more size limit) http://media.longhornfusion.net/lh_shadows.png Overkill joy-fun http://media.longhornfusion.net/navs.png Edited October 21, 2008 by Panda X Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589999314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapyHamHocks Member Posted October 21, 2008 Member Share Posted October 21, 2008 Taskbar glow.http://media.longhornfusion.net/GlowEffects.swf Hey panda can you upload that visual style with those changes? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589999628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 i would love to see something like what luna looks like after an import Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589999632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 What I really like to see is how XP msstyles look like in Vista. Scirwode Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-589999642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldiers33 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 thx for this, this is awesome. now i can make my own styles without using crappy window blinds Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-590000220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hey panda can you upload that visual style with those changes? Here ya go. Vista_Style_Builder.zip Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-590000370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hiroshi- Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Wow didn't know you could make those kinds of changes to Vista's themes.. Again I believe there needs to be a trial version, not as many people will buy this if there isnt, and not a crippleware, a real trial version. Edited October 21, 2008 by -Hiroshi- Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-590000412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The2 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 No trial = not shareware. What's better than backing off customers with false advertising? And, also, ads on the "buy now" page? Did not want to be rude, but.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-590000470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hiroshi- Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 No trial = not shareware.What's better than backing off customers with false advertising? And, also, ads on the "buy now" page? Did not want to be rude, but.. Yeah I know, right? :/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-590000554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 i would love to see something like what luna looks like after an import What I really like to see is how XP msstyles look like in Vista. Here you go :) only tweak is the border padding was set to 0. As you can see it's pretty good but not perfect. It is though an excellent base to work from. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/2/#findComment-590000594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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