Creating themes with Windowblinds 4???

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I just learned of WB4 and downloaded the trial version. I have looked through the libraries of themes here, and there are some sweet themes in there. I was just wondering if anyone has any sites that can help me design my own theme. I have looked around, and Stardock recommends SkinStudio, does anyone have any experience with this program? Is it easy to use and as powerful as they say? Or would it be easier to use notepad and just design it by language? Either way, I am willing to learn, I just need a start. Thanks for any help...
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The WB4 trial version is limited. Doesn't skin as much as the full version.
You will need a graphics program, like PaintShop Pro, Photoshop etc.
There is definitely a learning curve with Skin Studio. There isn't a good up to date tutorial, yet.
But don't be frightened away. It's a lot of fun if you take your time and ask questions and of course read all you can get your "hands" on.
Don't forget to check out the Object Desktop suite. It's really the best deal.
https://www.stardock.com/products/odnt/
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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

SkinStudio is definately the way to go, in my opinion. If you were to go the notepad route, you would need a big fat manual explaining all the text files, sections, and attributes. As far as I know, there isn't one.

SkinStudio is as easy to use and as powerful as they say. It takes a little time to get used to it, but once you do, it's a piece of cake. The best way to start is to pick someone else's skin apart and see how it's constructed.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yeah, I have pretty much decided on going with the whole Suite rather then picking up individual programs. I just need to pay next semesters tuition first...

Thanks for the replies, and I will be sure to disect a skin or two to see how things work...