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How to get Aero effect in Windowblinds?

Hello. I am creating a theme that looks very similar to Windows Vista/7. So, I want to ask how do I put a image layer or an Aero effect on the Window Titlebars.

Here's a (bad) video demonstrating how the Aero effect should look like:

I also have the Aero glass reflection layer:

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basj

Join Date 03/2001

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Hello,
Have you tried putting it in the additional layer for the titlebar/caption area? Remember to adjust the blend mode option of you choice.

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

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I know I am being nitpicky but... It is lighter that the original with the default blend option, it squishes the image a little bit and because of that, the reflection looks thinner that the original. I also think the image is also tilted a little bit(???)

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Hey there! Nice work on trying to replicate the Aero effect from Windows Vista/7.

To add an Aero glass effect in WindowBlinds, you can try using a semi-transparent PNG layer combined with a blur effect in your theme settings.

Also, make sure your image layer has some opacity and blur settings adjusted properly to simulate that glassy reflection look.

Keep experimenting, you're on the right track!

If you need more help, feel free to ask

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This reply sounds like this was written by AI. But anyway, thanks for the motivation, i guess.

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basj

Join Date 03/2001

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For the texture to appear correctly, you will need to cut your texture to the taskbar size and adjust the margin accordingly for it to tile properly.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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ok, i fixed it. I know I am being nitpicky (and annoying probably) but... It is lighter that the original with the default blend option, it squishes the image a little bit and because of that, the reflection looks thinner that the original. I also think the image is also tilted a little bit(???)

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