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XOSX (eX - O - S - Ten) theme
Here are some screenshots of what I've accomplished so far:
ATM ( general idea, I'll modify it later to have the text on the sphere only)
X menu selected
BIGGER SCREENSHOT
The inactive titlebar only has the green part transparant. Menu's inactive text is barely visible...which is not really a prob, just looks odd (only prob I found was with the clock which displays the date in inactive text). Let me know what you think of the inactive scroll tracks. I'll post the graphite variation later on and I'll also modify the toolbar widgets. The X close widget becomes red when you have a file opened that hasn't been saved.
ATM ( general idea, I'll modify it later to have the text on the sphere only)
X menu selected
BIGGER SCREENSHOT
The inactive titlebar only has the green part transparant. Menu's inactive text is barely visible...which is not really a prob, just looks odd (only prob I found was with the clock which displays the date in inactive text). Let me know what you think of the inactive scroll tracks. I'll post the graphite variation later on and I'll also modify the toolbar widgets. The X close widget becomes red when you have a file opened that hasn't been saved.
Love it.....any color variations (a white version) planned after the initial release?
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Originally posted by headbirth: Love it.....any color variations (a white version) planned after the initial release? |
No I don't think I'll release any color variations. This theme is inspired by the XBOX videogame system...that should explain the present colors.
I like this a lot, even though it makes my eyes catch on fire. I like it a lot a lot.
OMG, that's so hideous. It's a great effort to mimic the Xbox, great work. But seeing as I hate the Xbox, M$ and the colors of the Xbox, it's only natural that I dislike the theme.
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Originally posted by KidRed: OMG, that's so hideous. It's a great effort to mimic the Xbox, great work. But seeing as I hate the Xbox, M$ and the colors of the Xbox, it's only natural that I dislike the theme. |
Thanks for sharing. It was very constructive. And I'm not "mimicking" the XBOX, I'm inspired by the XBOX
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Originally posted by Dace: Thanks for sharing. It was very constructive. And I'm not "mimicking" the XBOX, I'm inspired by the XBOX |
No prb. You know what I meant by mimic, you mimiced the feel, the style and the colros of the Xbox. So in a sence, you are 'mimicking' the Xbox and quite nicely.
Hey Kid Red, have U played Halo on the Xbox... ??
Try seeing things for what they are and not where they come from. Well.. youy loss not mine.
Try seeing things for what they are and not where they come from. Well.. youy loss not mine.
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Originally posted by KidRed: No prb. You know what I meant by mimic, you mimiced the feel, the style and the colros of the Xbox. So in a sence, you are 'mimicking' the Xbox and quite nicely. |
I see, well that's good. I succeeded then.
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Originally posted by chezpaul: Hey Kid Red, have U played Halo on the Xbox... ?? Try seeing things for what they are and not where they come from. Well.. youy loss not mine. |
No I haven't, I'm stuborn about my PS2. Also, I'm just uncomfortable supporting M$, escpecially since they grabbed Halo for the single purpose of attracting more gamers to their platform. Halo and maybe Clancy's new one are the only games I'd play, so it's not worth it to me.
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Originally posted by Dace: I see, well that's good. I succeeded then. |
Yea it's a great job, wondering about a possible PS2 theme, hehehe
im quite happy to see a non-grey/whiteish theme for OSX. i dont think id ever use it, but it certainly looks well executed.
I would definitely put this in the rotation, looks great - refreshing to see a non-grey/white theme...
Lee
Lee
I think it looks good. Though I think it'd look better with squared titlebars. I also don't think it's a good idea to put words in widgets like in the disabled scrollbars. I'd mention the pills on the left of the titlebar but I'm sure you are going to replace those.
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Originally posted by smoke-tetsu: I think it looks good. Though I think it'd look better with squared titlebars. I also don't think it's a good idea to put words in widgets like in the disabled scrollbars. I'd mention the pills on the left of the titlebar but I'm sure you are going to replace those. |
I'm growing fond of the words in the inactive scroll track. And what "pills" on the left of the titlebar?
Do you mean the toolbar widgets on the right of the titlebar? Yeah. I'm gonna replace the toolbar widget.
I would never use it but it looks amazing. I think XBox lovers will really dig this.
Update:
I made the left side of the titebar square, I themed the toolbar widget and here's a screenshot of the Graphite variation:
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I made the left side of the titebar square, I themed the toolbar widget and here's a screenshot of the Graphite variation:
SCREENSHOT
Honestly, I liked the original Apple menu and close/min/max widgets better. Way more garish. Garish is good in an X-Box theme.
If you are going for the more refined look, that's cool, but I was really digging the garish alien X-Box thing you had going on.
If you are going for the more refined look, that's cool, but I was really digging the garish alien X-Box thing you had going on.
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Originally posted by macmike42: Honestly, I liked the original Apple menu and close/min/max widgets better. Way more garish. Garish is good in an X-Box theme. If you are going for the more refined look, that's cool, but I was really digging the garish alien X-Box thing you had going on. |
It's still there don't worry. If you read closely I said that it was the "Graphite" variation. Aqua=garish, Graphite=Refined
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Originally posted by Dace: [B]Only prob I found was with the clock which displays the date in inactive text). |
I have the same problem with I use my theme with black menus. Is BBX Mercury like that too? I can't remember. Please let me know if you find out how to solve this problem. Your theme is looking GREAT!
The pills (toolbar buttons) look better in that variation. And the left side looks good. Except I also liked the X's in the firt variation better. The X seems too light in the apple menu in this one.
Keep it up, this will be a nice theme.
Keep it up, this will be a nice theme.
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Originally posted by smoke-tetsu: The pills (toolbar buttons) look better in that variation. And the left side looks good. Except I also liked the X's in the firt variation better. The X seems too light in the apple menu in this one. Keep it up, this will be a nice theme. |
Just as long as u understand it's the graphite variation...the Xes are still there (in aqua variation). I'll see what I can do about enhancing the X in the jewel. Thanks for the support and feedback.
The minimize button in the aqua varient looks funny.
Dace, can we assume a matching dock skin for this beauty?
Lee
Lee
Hay that's cool! I had that idea about a year ago, but I don't know how to make themes. ^_^
The scroll bars need work... but looks great other than that. Maybe you'll get some ideas form the Windows Media Skin?
I'll try to find you more screens if you like, it's got scroll bars too that you might be interested in.
The scroll bars need work... but looks great other than that. Maybe you'll get some ideas form the Windows Media Skin?
I'll try to find you more screens if you like, it's got scroll bars too that you might be interested in.
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Originally posted by LeeG: Dace, can we assume a matching dock skin for this beauty? Lee |
Yes you can
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Originally posted by NetworkShadow: Hay that's cool! I had that idea about a year ago, but I don't know how to make themes. ^_^ The scroll bars need work... but looks great other than that. Maybe you'll get some ideas form the Windows Media Skin? |
Inactive scrollbars or active ones? 'Cause I haven't themed the active scrollbars yet, you're getting ahead of me. And post any images you might find useful...I need all the inspiration and help that I can get.
If you have access to an Xbox, try taking a look at it's interface.
Well the XboxLive demo disk might be more what your looking for... The Xbox's dashboard doesn't look anything like this though.
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Originally posted by NetworkShadow: Well the XboxLive demo disk might be more what your looking for... The Xbox's dashboard doesn't look anything like this though. |
Unfortunately I don't own an XBOX...I could rent one I guess, but I rather not.
I'm sure you can get some screens, or go to a software store to look at it. http://www.xbox.com might gave you some ideas.