Don't trust the coordinates MS Paint gives you entirely.... there's still a need for fudge factor... that's what I learned anyway.
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Don't trust the coordinates MS Paint gives you entirely.... there's still a need for fudge factor... that's what I learned anyway.
Are the fonts used in the xml based on what is loaded on the computer or based on something in Rockit itself... what I'm wondering is can I use system fonts like I would in Word as a font for say the Time remain, elapse, total... I'm thinking of a font that looks like a digital clock instead of Arial
Sure can
I only used standard fonts in the XML (Arial and Verdana), this way it will work on any system, without me having to install fonts. You can use any installed True Type fonts you have though.
If you wanted to make a skin that others could use, you would have to include the fonts in the installer, and register them with Windows. Me, I don't like to clutter folks machines up, so I stick with the basics on the skins I do
Ok one more question;
How do I make things like the tracklist transparent? where does the trans="1" go and do I need to remove the bkground="000000"?
The XML tells me I can do it but not the how.
How do I make things like the tracklist transparent? where does the trans="1" go and do I need to remove the bkground="000000"?
The XML tells me I can do it but not the how.
The lists are the only thing that cannot be transparent (at the moment).
As I mentioned to Hank, that's a lot of work on our end, we have to completely rewrite the code for Windows List Controls.
Since I'm halfway there already, I might just do it... :sqerr:
As I mentioned to Hank, that's a lot of work on our end, we have to completely rewrite the code for Windows List Controls.
Since I'm halfway there already, I might just do it... :sqerr:
Hey Rick,
How tough would it be to add a widget for a clock? I don't like watches.
They smash on things. lOL
How tough would it be to add a widget for a clock? I don't like watches.
They smash on things. lOL
But that would dirty up my pretty skin.
Who needs a task bar if everything you need is in front of you? That's what
minimize buttons are for.
I was going to do that... The old, old versions of Rockit had it, but I took it out because it runs on a timer, and timers use CPU cycles.
It's in my notebook, and I will make it an optional control on V4.1, so if yer a low CPU freak like myself, you can turn it off
All the clocks in my house, are set on 5 o'clock anyway
Yeah -- I have one of those little bitty 20 GB drives, and it works fine
I prefer using the internal if possible though...
Rick,
Me again. Do you happen to have a "blank" XML? Everything set to "0", no X,Y and sizes.
I could do it myself, but before I go blind, I thought I'd ask.
I think it makes it easier to design the skin by doing just one section at a time.
Thanks
Me again. Do you happen to have a "blank" XML? Everything set to "0", no X,Y and sizes.
I could do it myself, but before I go blind, I thought I'd ask.
I think it makes it easier to design the skin by doing just one section at a time.
Thanks
You'd think I would have one, but I don't... :sqerr:
That's a good idea though, as I usually go through and zero everything out first. Let me know when you have it done...
I do, I do......if you can wait until tomorrow, I'll send it to you. I created a blank one with everything turned off. But, I didn't do anything with the X,Y or sizes. I adjust those as I turn them on!!
Can you 'turn on' buttons? Probably as well as I can 'turn on' my wifey!
Can you 'turn on' buttons? Probably as well as I can 'turn on' my wifey!
I do, I do......if you can wait until tomorrow, I'll send it to you. I created a blank one with everything turned off. But, I didn't do anything with the X,Y or sizes. I adjust those as I turn them on!!
Can you 'turn on' buttons? Probably as well as I can 'turn on' my wifey!
Post it here too.... I could use it as well.... although I usually just zero out the options just to turn them off but not the x,y stuff
which brings me to a question
What is this and what does it do?
<!-- --------------------------------------------------------------------- -->
<!-- Positions for main window drag/move with the mouse. -->
<!-- --------------------------------------------------------------------- -->
<windowmove x="353" y="001" r="667" b="035"/>
That's the rectangle where can can drag the entire main window
Again, remember that moving the main window, will make the deck drop values go askew...
At present, the deck drop values don't "follow" the main window -- although I put it into the notebook.
That's the rectangle where can can drag the entire main window
Again, remember that moving the main window, will make the deck drop values go askew... This part I understand
At present, the deck drop values don't "follow" the main window -- although I put it into the notebook.
What do you mean by the entire main window?
Is that the entire skin is only moveable within that tight area? or
Are you talking more specifically like the Tracklist window?
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