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Carbon Fibre GTV: WIP

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Carbon Fibre GTV: WIP

2nd blind attempt

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I began this new theme about 3 weeks ago.

I wanted to do a dark skin, but I didn't want to do glass. Glass can be over done. I wanted something more original. Also, I didn't want to do the black/blue combo. Though those colors look great together, once again, it can be over done.

Then I began to think back to when I first bought WindowBlinds... how I searched for a carbon fibre skin, and was left wanting...

When complete, this theme will also include ObjectDock backgrounds, a RightClick, and possibly a cursor (if I get the guts! :D )

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Lookin' great, Mirsguy!  Love that carbon fibre!!  Looking forward to the finished product.   :thumbsup:

 

Others may not agree, but I tend to prefer a minimalistic start button.  I definitely prefer the first one, and would like it even better if it were smaller (narrower) and took up less of the taskbar's real estate.  Just MHO.   :)

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Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Mirsguy, reply 23
Just got back from the Chicago Auto Show. And brought some ideas with me. Stay tuned. . .

 

funny how you should say that.........cars inspire me too........ looking good so far, but im not too keen on the second start button.....why not just do a wicked orb with animations? i think it would suit the skin.......

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

why not just do a wicked orb with animations? i think it would suit the skin.......

I've seriously thought about that, but I am doing everything I can to see if I can stay away from the default "vista orb" in this skin.

I think my last skin's orb start button was cool, but I don't want to start skinning in a rut. :thumbsup:

Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I am doing everything I can to see if I can stay away from the default "vista orb" in this skin.

I'm with you there mate.......

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I did it. I made the start button an orb. And I have mixed emotions. :D :( o_O

I really do like this encarnation very much. The best one I've done yet, IMO. I was just aiming to stay away from that orb look (sorry Robbie!).

The pic below shows the default view and the mouseover view. I haven't animated it yet, but I will. Survey says?

Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top

No man it looks great....

just go with the flow!!! if it feals good to YOU then it's right.... :beer:

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Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top

if it feals good to YOU then it's right....

Feals (feels? ;P ) GREAT! :thumbsup:

Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yeah i know i'm crap at spelling.....

you would think after 38 years i would be better.... X(

 

Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh wow. That star button it's awesome. Can't get better then that :thumbsup:

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Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You got it! This looks super. It also has a far more "elegant" feel, Mg!

WELL DONE: You nailed it!  :thumbsup:

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Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yeah, gotta admit that the orb takes it again. Gotta save that "anti-orb" stuff for another skin, I guess! XD

Thanks for your input, everyone! Now to perfect the animation on the start button.

I would say that the Metal (light) substyle on Vista is about 75% done.

Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh wow. That star button it's awesome. Can't get better then that

Agreed.

Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think the start button needs centered horizontally?

Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think the start button needs centered horizontally?

Dang you, V! I had already caught it and was hoping no one else would. X|

It's actually already fixed. Just in the process of fine tuning the animation. It also doesn't help that I have actual WORK to do tonight. No skinning for me until tomorrow night. :(

 

Seriously, though. Your eye for detail and desire for excellence motivates me. Thank you.

Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh wow. That star button it's awesome. Can't get better then that

Agreed.

Having never made a blind, I was thinking the design of the button is awesome. Placement never occured to me...lol.

Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I likes. The start menu looks especially nice. Very well done. :)

Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top

wow.......100 times better.......... i love it. i know the orb has been done, and its been done by so many, but if you twist it your way to your style like you have done, it looks nothing like the original vista orb ^_^

 

 looks so awsome................!!!!:inlove:

Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys! I also appreciate the constructive criticism, as it has helped in a few areas (like the start button).

As far as progress goes--I'm probably 85% done with the Vista light substyle. Then I'll have to make the V dark substyle, then the XP versions...

Total progress is probably around 60% complete. :)

Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh, and I decided not to animate the start button. Seemed like overkill.

Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I love that start button, Mirsguy! :*

Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Anyone remember the series "Family Affair"?  :rofl:

Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Anyone remember the series "Family Affair"?

I do, but I miss your point...lol.

Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The 2 posts above mine....appear to be husband and wife...especially if I remember correctly from the Nickname thread.  ;)

Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:-"   :blush:   XD  

Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here's an updated screen shot. Basically all that's left in the Light Vista Substyle are all the nitpickity minutiae that you just don't see everyday. :grin: