AndreasV 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.. The site never claims it's shareware, that's an error on the side of Neowin News. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590000788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapyHamHocks Member Posted October 21, 2008 Member Share Posted October 21, 2008 Here ya go. Thank you. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590000792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 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. Interesting, would it be possible to add transparency to theme itself then? Scirwode Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590001090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtaUK Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 OK, I took the plunge, and now, I need to know a few things. Does this program patch your uxtheme.dll or do you still have to do that manually, also, when you go to test your theme, does it replace the theme currently in use, or does it just show it in that controls preview window? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590001886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malskazz Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Martin; It doesnt patch your uxtheme.. That'd also be a bit stupid i think :\ and it applies the whole theme.. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590001940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gshapiro Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Having used TGTSoft StyleBuilder under XP I was hoping for the same type of interface for VSB. Unless I am missing something the GUI is pretty rudimentary. Not much in the way of visualizing your changes on the fly the way SB does. Maybe future updates will make it more to my liking. I don't consider it a waste of $$$ as it will give me something to play with. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590003650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapyHamHocks Member Posted October 22, 2008 Member Share Posted October 22, 2008 I think what people don't understand is VSB allows you to create new visual styles. In other words you are able to do things with VSB that you can't do by simply reshacking and hex editing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590004262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
idas Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 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 ------------------------------------------- Me [idas] had decide to give that original screenshot from the official Ave's style buider image page, existed on http://www.vistastylebuilder.com/screenshots/main.png . So now i give you the image of my personal version i have bought from Andreas, and which i have add [the screenshot] replacing also on first page of this topic. If any other comments about this , please reffer it , as my purpose is only to advertise Andrea's work without asking or want anything, but because i having spent 2 years of my life on code modifications, i understand and feell how important and great is this program Ave made. And as Archannon Says: ” . . . Andreas has spent countless hours hand crafting a tool that will allow us to create art to customize our personal computers. Also, this tool is not on a per person basis, but a per artist basis. This means that one good artist buying this program will make many, many, many people happy . . . This work is not easy of making and we respect Andreas efforts. There are not many who can make this. And ofcource must be paid for. We can not complain about 16.50 euros, money , for a WORK that give us the possibility making our personal theme, doing so REAL personalization of the looking of our computer system windows vista os. My vista style builder screenshot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590005904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtaUK Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have been starting to work on ideas for a visual style, probably not for release, but as an experiment, and I was wondering if anyone could explain why the GROUPBOX cannot be resized from its 5x6 pixel size, where other controls can? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590006060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have been starting to work on ideas for a visual style, probably not for release, but as an experiment, and I was wondering if anyone could explain why the GROUPBOX cannot be resized from its 5x6 pixel size, where other controls can? What are you trying to change it to? I was able to change it just fine. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590008134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I created a dA for Stylehacks. http://stylehacks.deviantart.com/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590008404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieFly Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 this looks great [for modders] is it possible to load in some classic xp themes and vista them up with some transparency? i can see lots of great themes if that's possible! :) has anyone created anything with it yet? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590017898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 this looks great [for modders]is it possible to load in some classic xp themes and vista them up with some transparency? i can see lots of great themes if that's possible! :) has anyone created anything with it yet? The only theme created from it so far is my Longhorn M7 theme. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590018110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoken Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 has anyone created anything with it yet? WIP https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=686124 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590018430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malskazz Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 If im not mistaken this is also made using the program... atleast the author said so: http://giannisgx89.deviantart.com/art/Vagi...TA-II-101340477 edit: yeah well duh, the program is in the start menu ^^ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590020450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Here is a port of CleanGlass which I've started working on. Notice yes you can very easily add transparency :) http://eoin.deviantart.com/art/CleanGlass-...-Port-101626140 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590020554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda X Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Here is a port of CleanGlass which I've started working on. Notice yes you can very easily add transparency :)http://eoin.deviantart.com/art/CleanGlass-...-Port-101626140 Here's a little something for you. http://stylehacks.deviantart.com/art/Compo...-List-101699264 It adds transparency support to the programs list in the start menu. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590020638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hey thanks a lot Panda X, that was something I'd been struggling to achieve. Cheers :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590020858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malskazz Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Deecent eoin Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590020886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kami- Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Some nice work =) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590031648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViZioN Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 That's really cool Eoin :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590031658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygzak Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Anyone wiling to port Milk to Vista? http://lennard.deviantart.com/art/Milk-2-0-5420575 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590063594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 If there is a "true" or respective Nickel Cobalt built from this, then I am sold. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590069924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strayer Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Is there anything like a 3-day test version? I find this interesting and 16? aren't too much, but I'd like to test the program first... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590078542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieFly Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 any more themes created with this? how can we find them? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684548-vista-style-builder-released/page/3/#findComment-590078638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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