As I mentioned in the OSX complete skin thread, I've been wanting to do a tabbed skin for a while and rgb08's excellent skin was an good "framework" to use as a starting point, rather than starting from scratch. (thanks once again rgb08)
I also intend to do some different things and so far, only the Main tab is near finished, although the others are already at least at 50%.
Aside from this little system panel to the right, this skin will have some other original elements which I'll reveal when the matching page is finished.
Just thought I'd give a heads up and see if people like it or not (I know I do 8) ... but then again, I'm biased on this one ;) )
Lightman
You can do no wrong. This is looking very nice indeed and has captured what I thought was always needed - i.e a good summary main area. Look forward to seeing what the other original ideas are.
This has inspired me more as to what is possible....
Quote from: SonicYou can do no wrong. This is looking very nice indeed and has captured what I thought was always needed - i.e a good summary main area. Look forward to seeing what the other original ideas are.
Thanks, rest assured that at least one of the new things is really cool (although simple)
QuoteThis has inspired me more as to what is possible....
To me, initially it was Lordtwisted's Metal Forever that inspired me to go one step further and then rgb08's tabbed skin...especially since I usually have very little time to dedicate to skinning...
Lightman,
Incredible work bro. How long do you think till it's done i would love to have it. I love the info part for the bat,mem,sd, bat time.
Lordtwisted :twisted:
Sheesh... this feels like an "emperor's new clothes" moment. You guys are talking about all the features, but all I can see is a gif of a mostly-empty Today screen with some tabs at the top. What am I missing? :?
Quote from: arbitrajeuSheesh... this feels like an "emperor's new clothes" moment. You guys are talking about all the features, but all I can see is a gif of a mostly-empty Today screen with some tabs at the top. What am I missing? :?
...
@LT : about 1 week max, I figure.
btw, here's another mostly-empty todayscreen, now also with some tabs on the bottom.
Out of sheer luck, it displays a new concept for the rss news page which now enables the user direct access to the exact feed he wants, instead of scrolling.
"Horse for courses" I think comes to mind... together a reflection of the confidence I have in Lightman knowing his previous work. I think encouragement is always nice to give (and receive) even if just to show that someone is heading in the right direction.
Personally I like minimalist on my todayscreen - only pulling up what is required when I require it. Lightman seems to produce just this. Clean lines, subtle graphics etc.
I am sure Lightman will show more once he has the time to develop it more but even with this one screenshot I am sure he is giving others ideas that they too can use.
Quote from: LordtwistedI love the info part for the bat,mem,sd, bat time.
It was this part that totally threw me - I assumed others could see content I was missing. Perhaps this isn't so.
Lightman - I'm sure you know I didn't mean to cause any offense. I love the look of your skin, was just frustrated that I might be missing something. Love your stuff, as ever.
QuoteIt was this part that totally threw me - I assumed others could see content I was missing. Perhaps this isn't so.
arbitrajeu,
Can't you see the bat, mem, sd, and bat uptime on the right hand side.
I love the layout verry nice.
Lordtwisted :twisted:
Quote from: Lordtwistedarbitrajeu,
Can't you see the bat, mem, sd, and bat uptime on the right hand side.
Weird, but no, I can't see it, or I'm looking for the wrong thing. I can't see any mention of uptime, SD or anything in the image posted by Lightman... *gets paranoid*
LMFAOROTF
LORDTWISTED :twisted:
Quote from: arbitrajeuWeird, but no, I can't see it, or I'm looking for the wrong thing. I can't see any mention of uptime, SD or anything in the image posted by Lightman... *gets paranoid*
It's an animated gif, so you probably have animations disabled on your browser, or it doesn't support animated gifs.
You're probably seeing only the 1st image of the animated gif :D in which the plugin is minimized.
ROTFLMAO :D :D
p.s. now I understand LOL no offense taken, it was no naive that it sounded sarcastic :D
arbitrajeu,
I think perhaps you cant see the second frame of the animated gif in the first post....
looks great Lightman
Quote from: arbitrajeuQuote from: Lordtwistedarbitrajeu,
Can't you see the bat, mem, sd, and bat uptime on the right hand side.
Weird, but no, I can't see it, or I'm looking for the wrong thing. I can't see any mention of uptime, SD or anything in the image posted by Lightman... *gets paranoid*
Arbitrajeu
oops - sorry I see that I may have been a little harsh on you. sorry. The first post of this thread cycles through two screen shots, the battery, mem etc are in one of the two captures. It can be a bit slow so give it a few moments you might see what we are talking about.
Lightman, I too think the mem, bat, sd etc are a massive step forward. Will they link (button) through to an underlying info screen in your skin?
Quote from: SonicThe first post of this thread cycles through two screen shots, the battery, mem etc are in one of the two captures. It can be a bit slow so give it a few moments you might see what we are talking about.
Heh... I wondered if that might be the case. My IE is configured not to display animated graphics. Only when I downloaded the picture and loaded it in my image viewer did I see the second frame.
Lightman - it's gorgeous. I really get the sense that whilst I might play to my heart's content with the technicalities of TodayPlus, I'm just going to use one of your skins in the long run.
Quote from: SonicLightman, I too think the mem, bat, sd etc are a massive step forward. Will they link (button) through to an underlying info screen in your skin?
For now, no, since I didn't feel as if there was any more info I needed from either button (mem, bat, etc) but I may do so in the future if the skin becomes popular and some people require it ;)
@arbitrajeu :
it did sound odd coming from you, I'm glad it was a misunderstanding and that it's sorted out :) :)
You're the man!!!! 8)
que é como quem diz.. Espectacular! ;)
keep the good work
eheheh
Regards
Quote from: DocYou're the man!!!! 8)
que é como quem diz.. Espectacular! ;)
keep the good work
ehehe Nice to see you here Doc ;)
Obrigado, mas ainda falta um bom bocado para a acabar...
Lightman, Please add the POOM (2 day agenda) on the bottom. That will be awsome! Thx!
Lightman
Great work! Just leave me some free regions so I can add fishboy's launcher and I'm in heaven :D
Can I second the sugestion of adding agenda and task info under the launcher? Just a little something to replace quickagenda and quicktask :)
Waiting patiently for the download.
ya1950
ya1950-
Please let me know if you get a version of Lightman's wonderful skin with the glauncher w/tabs from fishboy included in it. That is exactly what I am looking for too!
Thanks!
Quote from: LightManit displays a new concept for the rss news page which now enables the user direct access to the exact feed he wants, instead of scrolling
Lightman: for the clarity 1 line of TAB on the top is enough. For RSS, perhaps one line on top of this region buttons without TAB border as below:
All your TABs on top
----------------------------------------------------------------
BBC Thoughts Yahoo! Jenneth's Blg CNN
Pocket PC Thoughts
Rss
Rss....
We can't wait to obtain your "TAB skin" :lol:
Quote from: dhpssLightman: for the clarity 1 line of TAB on the top is enough. For RSS, perhaps one line on top of this region buttons without TAB border as below:
All your TABs on top
----------------------------------------------------------------
BBC Thoughts Yahoo! Jenneth's Blg CNN
Pocket PC Thoughts
Rss
Rss....
We can't wait to obtain your "TAB skin" :lol:
Thanks for the suggestion, but doing it like you mention, the text becomes way cluttered and confusing (between the buttons and the rss title)
I had tried something like that, but since it was confusing, that's why I moved the tab to the bottom.
Well, I haven't found the time (yet) to finish this skin, but I've managed just enough to add a poom section with appointments and tasks in the same view ... this sections has a height of just over 100 pixels. Even with the other section expanded, it still leaves room for at least 1 other plugin you may want to use besides TP:
I also made a slightly sunken task box which has a nice effect.
During this week, I will try to find the time to finish it, but I think I will only have time during the next weekend, work has been chaotic lately :(
I'm also adding a battery/meter section (similar to Battery Pack) to my Minimize skin.
Lightman: This looks perfect, Just let us know when you are done....Take your time!
where can i download this theme?, i like it, thanks
I really like this skin! I debated adding tabs on the bottom of my OSX skin, but wasn't sure how it'd look. I'm still trying to decide what's the best way to add a tasks & countdown pages to my Agenda section (bottom tabs, radio buttons, or normal buttons).
I like the memory/battery icons. I think I'll steel your checkbox icon as soon as you release it (with your permission, of course ;) ).
HeHe,
The check box is from this site. Post a reply and you will see it.
It does look nice.
Lordtwisted
Quote from: LordtwistedHeHe,
The check box is from this site. Post a reply and you will see it.
It does look nice.
Actually, it isn't, as I said I made it myself. I don't need to say I made something so insignificant and end up ripping it from someplace, you should know me better than that by now.
The thing is that the look of the checkbox IS very simple so it's quite common checkbox which you can find very similar ones in several PC programs as well.
Anway, I don't want to make a big thing out of something so small ;)
As LT said, you can simply pick it from the screenshot and use it, it's very insignificant.
@rgb08 : I think radio buttons should look nice, sounds like a good idea ;)
Lightman,
I didn't mean no offense by it, i know you make you'r graphics. rbg08 wanted the check box, instead of stealing it from you, he can steal it from the site.
QuoteI think I'll steel your checkbox icon as soon as you release it (with your permission, of course ).
Sorry i wrote that wrong, It's hard to wright how i think.
Lordtwisted :D :twisted: :D
Lightman,
In your first post I see a clock with "lest update time". Is it the time in YOUR country or the time given by MSNBC, which is different as I understand that you live in Portugal.
If it is YOUR time, how did you do that?
TransFXB
Quote from: TransFXBIn your first post I see a clock with "lest update time". Is it the time in YOUR country or the time given by MSNBC, which is different as I understand that you live in Portugal.
If it is YOUR time, how did you do that?
It's simply the "text" command with the updatetime parameter.
It shows the time of the last refresh, displayed in my local time. I took it from one of the old default skins by srs :
text,2,2,[updatetime],c,l
@LT : np, none taken :) btw, the expression steal is a bit too strong I think...it's not as if we're talking about highly protected and copyrighted stuff ;)
Lightman..
I thought you are swamped with your job?...You answer promptly to every post... :lol:
We are anxiously waiting for your final skin...I have no TodayPlus now on my PPC. Help! Help! :lol:
LightMan,
Your WB Adv skins rock! Can't wait for your TodayPlus skin! Will it be swappable with the default skins for 0.9.8 (i.e., use same weather icons...)?
--paqque
(All Your Tabs Are Belong To Us)
Great work LightMan :D :D
I am really waiting for your skin, I am also downloading the accompanying WisBar skin to be ready, pleeease hurry :D
Quote from: dhpssLightman..
I thought you are swamped with your job?...You answer promptly to every post... :lol:
ehehe if replying to some posts took the same time than making the skin, then I'd have about 15 skins ready by now eheheh ;)
QuoteWe are anxiously waiting for your final skin...I have no TodayPlus now on my PPC. Help! Help! :lol:
lol there are some great skins available already (BlazingWolf, rgb08, my minimize one, etc)
@paqque : yes, it will use the default weather icons without any problem (they're the same size of the ones in the screenshot)
Lightman..... Hope I'm not disturbing you. I know ýou're working hard on this skin. And it sure looks nice. But is there going to be a release any of these days?
Quote from: adboschLightman..... Hope I'm not disturbing you. I know ýou're working hard on this skin. And it sure looks nice. But is there going to be a release any of these days?
Hey man :)
sorry, actually I'm not working on this skin right now (not enough time for it)
The few time I've been having I'm using it to make a minor update to my other skin (Minimize)
The stuff that needs to be done to complete this skin will take more time and a less stressed mind (not my current condition)
Don't expect anything under a couple of weeks, I'm sorry for that. :(
Quote from: LightManQuote from: adboschLightman..... Hope I'm not disturbing you. I know ýou're working hard on this skin. And it sure looks nice. But is there going to be a release any of these days?
Hey man :)
sorry, actually I'm not working on this skin right now (not enough time for it)
The few time I've been having I'm using it to make a minor update to my other skin (Minimize)
The stuff that needs to be done to complete this skin will take more time and a less stressed mind (not my current condition)
Don't expect anything under a couple of weeks, I'm sorry for that. :(
I am new here, so my opinion means nothing, but what I have seen of your work, and the snippets we have seen here, this skin will be a work of art and well worth the wait. Take your time man!!!
LightMan,
I am also using your Full Attraction skin for Wisbar Advance.
Your works are tremendous!!!
Hope to see the release of TodayPlus Full Attraction soon.
In fact, I can't wait anywore. I am looking back to this posting again and again, for almost every hour. What if, just let us download your uncompleted skin? The Weather, Launchers and Agenda parts may be sufficient to some people.
Thanks.
Quote from: emfungLightMan,
I am also using your Full Attraction skin for Wisbar Advance.
Your works are tremendous!!!
Hope to see the release of TodayPlus Full Attraction soon.
Heya :)
glad you liked it. btw, I have plans to make a full screen version of Attraction (without the top abd bottom bars, similar to Elliptica) but as always, time is the problem...but its up there on my to-do list.
QuoteIn fact, I can't wait anywore. I am looking back to this posting again and again, for almost every hour. What if, just let us download your uncompleted skin? The Weather, Launchers and Agenda parts may be sufficient to some people
I understand your eagerness and believe me, I'd rather post the darn thing right away, but unfinished skins can lead to very strange behaviours on the user's ppcs, like unwanted soft-resets and small memory leaks.
So, that's why I only release when I'm positive everything is fine.
As I said, the work on this skin is now "paused" since I'm working on updating my "Minimize" skin.
This is nearly done, so afterwards I will get back to this Attraction skin.
I regret to inform that due to extreme limitation of my free time to skin, I have decided to abort finishing the Full Attraction TP skin.
The very few time I have, I will use it to update the skin that I use on my Ipaq (my "Minimize" one)
I'm sorry for this, and it hurts me not being able to finish it (since I was really enjoying it) but there's no point in keeping it unfinished forever.
So, I've decided to post the skin files and if anyone wants to pick it up and finish it, you're welcome to do so. This was being tested in v0.9.8.
lightman,
That really sucks! i wish you would finish it, i love you'r work.
Ronald Doner
Can somebody please pick it up and finish it? I would do it if I knew how to and had the time. But alas :oops:
If Lightman doesn't mind I will continue this project for him. It is a very nice skin. However, I don't have his graphics skills. So it might be rougher then he would have made it.
Quote from: BlazingwolfIf Lightman doesn't mind I will continue this project for him. It is a very nice skin. However, I don't have his graphics skills. So it might be rougher then he would have made it.
I don't mind at all BlazingWolf, as I said, anyone willing to pick it up is more than welcome :)
In fact, I even appreciate it, since I think it does have some potencial and several users here have shown interest in using it ;)
I started to work on the skin and forgot that I had installed version 0.10 and added the files to my 2215 - The resulting continual resets lead to a hard reset.
Quote from: posprgI started to work on the skin and forgot that I had installed version 0.10 and added the files to my 2215 - The resulting continual resets lead to a hard reset.
That has to do with the POOM section. If you comment that out the skin works ok. There are areas that don't work such as the clocks, etc. but you don't get the soft reset problem.
It would be nice if srs could implement some "protection" mechanism so that when there are such skin incompatibilities, TodayPlus would NOT produce these famous continous soft-resets that are only solvable through a hard-reset.
(happened to me about 6 times since I began using TP)
Hi,
I'm only a 'passenger'.
I don't know how to work on skin. But I wish to use the skin soon. When are you guys going to finish it??
Is the uncomplete skin posted by LightMan usable? How to install? Do I need to configure anything.
Thank you very much.
Hi! ..lightman...is the skin really canceled ? :(
REgards
I am doing some work on it. Hope to have it finished sometime next week.
Is this skin still being worked on?
This is what I have so far:
Skin works in 10.2 but does not have all of it's features
Can only have 6 RSS feeds. Still uses the old Region 9 for feeds
When you tap on the sports feed the tabs disapear. They will come back when you tap on news again.
Currently there is no Agenda section.
You will need the Weather.com Icons in .png format
I do plan to keep working on this but I don't have as much time as I did a couple of weeks ago.
Of course, you are more than welcome to take what I have done and add on or fix things I don't have working. Please post so I can see.
I thought this skin looked great. Is this dead?
srs recreated this skin for ver 0.12.0 so it will be out soon. and he made some other skins to wich you all will like. HEe is the man.
Lordtwisted :D
GREAT! ( sorry for yelling :oops: ) Any hints as to when we can expect 0.12.0??