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[Eddy]

argh2000,

I was only here 3 days ago, and I am playing/tweaking the skin I downloaded already.

I don't think you need any programming language experience to get started, look at the threads, download the skin that you liked (from the screen shot people posted) and try to change the basic information first, like owner's information, your home city, etc. and ask "specific" questions when you don't know what to do, check back within an hour   it's very likely someone would post a suggestion already.

Welcome. ~Eddy

[argh2000]

thanks Eddy,

I've tried editing myself from the config.txt change the skin.txt and also the postal number for my home weather.

then I start the program.But wat I see is only white display..

is there somethingwrong with wat I did so far??

[Eddy]

argh2000,

I've tried editing myself from the config.txt change the skin.txt and also the postal number for my home weather.

then I start the program.But wat I see is only white display..

are you saying you see a white display popup from whatever background you are using?

if you are using other today plug-ins, it might be useful to stop all other plug-ins and turn on TD+ only to test, then turn the plug-ins back on one at a time.

IMHO, once you start getting used to TD+, you don't need any other Today Plug-ins (like Battery meter, etc.)

hope this help, ~Eddy

[paqque]

I've tried editing myself from the config.txt change the skin.txt and also the postal number for my home weather.  then I start the program.But wat I see is only white display.

argh2000,

First rule out anything obvious by installing and using TodayPlus without making any customization changes:

1.  De-select TodayPlus from the Today screen.
2.  Uninstall TodayPlus.
3.  Ensure that \Programs\TodayPlus is deleted.
4.  Perform a soft reset.
5.  Re-install TodayPlus using the original .cab file.
6.  Verify that TodayPlus functions normally without making changes to either the skin (slider.txt) or the config file(config.txt).

If it doesn't work, post a note here in the Help&Support forum.

If it does work:

1.  Copy a backup version of slider.txt (or your preferred skin) and config.txt to a 2nd location.
2.  Customize the skin and config file as desired.  Until you are comfortable with applying these configuration changes, it might be a good idea to follow the old standard of

Make a change/Test a change, where each individual skin/config file change is applied and then checked to confirm that the software continues to work properly.
3.  Follow Eddy's excellent advice!     [/list]

[argh2000]

I've tried editing myself from the config.txt change the skin.txt and also the postal number for my home weather.  then I start the program.But wat I see is only white display.

argh2000,

First rule out anything obvious by installing and using TodayPlus without making any customization changes:

1.  De-select TodayPlus from the Today screen.
2.  Uninstall TodayPlus.
3.  Ensure that \Programs\TodayPlus is deleted.
4.  Perform a soft reset.
5.  Re-install TodayPlus using the original .cab file.
6.  Verify that TodayPlus functions normally without making changes to either the skin (slider.txt) or the config file(config.txt).

If it doesn't work, post a note here in the Help&Support forum.

If it does work:

1.  Copy a backup version of slider.txt (or your preferred skin) and config.txt to a 2nd location.
2.  Customize the skin and config file as desired.  Until you are comfortable with applying these configuration changes, it might be a good idea to follow the old standard of

Make a change/Test a change, where each individual skin/config file change is applied and then checked to confirm that the software continues to work properly.
3.  Follow Eddy's excellent advice!     [/list]

thanks guys.You all are great!
Within minutes I manage to get todayplus works on my PPC.
I've downloaded"Recombinant Skin" and ammend a little bit of the programme.It works perfectly.

the only things now is that I'm really keen on learning how to create my own skin.Where can I begin with, any advice from u guys?


thanks a million!!

[Eddy]

argh2000,

the only things now is that I'm really keen on learning how to create my own skin.Where can I begin with, any advice from u guys?

instead of creating your own skin from scratch, I would suggest to get a skin that you liked and start tweaking with you. you would learned what each command is for, and what their effects are, and before you know it, you would have your own modified skin, then if you want, you can create your own skin and posted it here.

Thanks!

~Eddy

[argh2000]

Hi Eddy,

thanks for the reply.I think I will just follow your advice.

[paqque]

Within minutes I manage to get todayplus works on my PPC.
I've downloaded"Recombinant Skin" and ammend a little bit of the programme.It works perfectly.

the only things now is that I'm really keen on learning how to create my own skin.Where can I begin with, any advice from u guys?

Congratulations!  

I'll let those that know more about this provide the technical detail, but what helped me was to find a 'starter' skin that had the basic appearance I liked.  I then deleted sections that I didn't want and added sections from other skins that had something I liked.  I then started customizing, referring to posts from the Help & Support and New Skins/Graphics discussions.  There is a also a great deal of help in the FAQ, Tips and Tricks, and Reference Guides available within the forums.

If you have any problems, post your skin in the Help & Support forum with a description of the issue and a brief statement of what you want it to do.

Cheers!

[argh2000]

Thanks Paqque,

I am currently trying to add in some stuff to my skin liking..Thanks you all.Been great here and TD+ is indeed a great sw!!