Register | Login
BootSkins XP
Cursor FX
Dream
Icon Packager
LogonStudio XP
LogonStudio
Object Dock
Sound Schemes
Suites
WallPapers
WindowBlinds
All

Search
Forum Home | Login
Xiandi
Xiandi
Join Date 07/2007
+840

Favorites Menu and Spaces Between Toolbars

May 3, 2008 7:36:39 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

I am at a complete loss. I can't seen to get my favorites menu to skin. Anybody have any tips?

I also want to know if these white spaces between the toolbars can be removed, skinned or whatever. I want to make it look seamless.

I'm on XP pro using SKS6. Thanks in advance!

skinning
Locked Post
Search this post
Advanced Search
Subscription Options
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
SKoriginals
Join Date 03/2005
+68
Reply #1 May 3, 2008 8:19:05 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
The 'Favorites' menu is a bmp image and will not use transparency so make sure those are right.

The 'lines' are the horizontal and vertical separators and they can be skinned
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Xiandi
Join Date 07/2007
+840
Reply #2 May 3, 2008 8:41:30 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
The 'Favorites' menu is a bmp image and will not use transparency so make sure those are right.
It is a 24 bit .bmp

The 'lines' are the horizontal and vertical separators and they can be skinned

Where can I find them?


Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Vampothika
Join Date 07/2006
+590
Reply #3 May 3, 2008 8:51:20 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
sk5/toolbar/toolbarhorizontal line & toolbar vertical line

(skin em with magic pink......) i have them in my ascension skin, they arent big....bout 2x2 pixel i believe......and make sure you check transparent..

  
+1
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!

Sign Up or Login and this ad disappears!
There are many great features available to you once you register. Sign Up for a free account and browse the forums without ads.

Xiandi
SKoriginals
Join Date 03/2005
+68
Reply #4 May 3, 2008 8:58:02 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
It is a 24 bit .bmp

That should be just fine, make sure you do not have 'flat' menus activated.

they arent big....bout 2x2 pixel


They can be up to 4 or 5 pixels wide (for vert, 4 or 5 high for horz) and just about any hieght (length for horz) and either tile or stretch. This gives you many options to play with them as they can be valuable depending on the skin and/or style.
+1
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Cavan1
Join Date 08/2004
+173
Reply #5 May 3, 2008 8:59:42 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Edit:

Beaten by better info.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Cavan1
Join Date 08/2004
+173
Reply #6 May 3, 2008 9:06:29 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
SKS6; Theme part details, Toolbar and Rebar controls, Vert. and Hor. seperator.
+1
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Xiandi
Join Date 07/2007
+840
Reply #7 May 3, 2008 9:17:09 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Ok, I'll go get those seperators skinned.   

The favorites menu looks right in the preview window of SKS, but will not apply for some reason.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Xiandi
Join Date 07/2007
+840
Reply #8 May 3, 2008 10:33:12 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I don't get it. Neither will skin for me.

The favorites menu looks right in the preview but will not apply. I do not have flat menus checked, it's a 24 bit bmp.

I've tried to skin the seperator in a couple of ways. The way Kitty suggested, 2x2 magic pink, has no effect. I also tried to make a 800x5 image with the pattern in it...no effect.

I'll try again in the morning. If anyone can think of anything else to try I would be grateful.

And thank you SK, Kitty and Cavan for your help so far!  
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
voidcore
Join Date 07/2007
+87
Reply #9 May 9, 2008 11:12:11 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
is that IE7 i see?.. do they skin in windows explorer.. not IE then i mean..
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Xiandi
Join Date 07/2007
+840
Reply #10 May 10, 2008 9:32:36 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I got it figured out, with a little help from Kitty.

I'm not sure why my 2x2 magic pink seperator was not working at first, but it's working now.

I had 'flat menu' checked in the favorites menu, so that was not skinning. (I don't remember EVER checking that box, but there is was.

voidcore, I'm not sure what you're saying/asking. Yes, it's IE7.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
voidcore
Join Date 07/2007
+87
Reply #11 May 12, 2008 5:43:51 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
nevermind you got it working
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
NightTrainthedark
Join Date 07/2003
+255
Reply #12 May 12, 2008 6:08:58 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I had 'flat menu' checked in the favorites menu, so that was not skinning. (I don't remember EVER checking that box, but there is was.


That is checked by default in skin templates. Remeber this next time you make a skin.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Xiandi
Xiandi
Join Date 07/2007
+840
Reply #13 May 12, 2008 11:55:20 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Believe me, I will.   
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
View all recent posts
Mark all posts as read Delete cookies created by the forum Return to Top
Stardock Forums v        Server Load Time:   Page Render Time:


Top Skin Authors

Yesterday  |   Last 30 Days  |   All Time
View More

Latest News

View Homepage

Return to the WinCustomize homepage.
CursorFX

CursorFX is a utility which allows you to have much more flexibility in the cursors you use to interact with Windows. CursorFX users can create and use cursors that look and feel far superior to anything you've ever seen before! Best of all, it's really easy to create your own super-charged cursors!

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
Website | Download | Purchase
Stardock Curtains

Customize Windows with additional styles beyond light and dark mode

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
Website | Download | Purchase
DeskScapes

Stardock DeskScapes extends Windows 10 with the ability to run spectacular animated wallpapers (Dreams) on your desktop. Choose your Dream from our extensive library to personalize your pc.

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
Website | Download | Purchase
IconPackager

IconPackager is a program that allows users to change nearly all of their Windows icons at once by applying "packages" of icons. A package of icons contains icons to replace most of the common icons on your Windows PC.

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
Website | Download | Purchase

Icons

Icons for applications and folders.

Rainmeter

Rainmeter allows you to display customizable skins on your desktop, from hardware usage meters to fully functional audio visualizers. You are only limited by your imagination and creativity.

Rainmeter is open source software distributed free of charge under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 license.

Website | Download
Screenshots

Show off your favorite desktop configuration by uploading a screenshot of your desktop!

SoundPackager

SoundPackager brings customization of your auditory experience to Object Desktop! Users can now choose from "sound packages" to enhance their Windows desktop experience. Over 30 different system sounds are supported; unique new Stardock Design sound packages are included with the package.

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
Website | Download | Purchase
Start8 Themes

Microsoft Windows® 8 is shipped without the "Start" menu. Stardock heard the cries from Windows 8 users. We put the "Start" menu back in Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day and packed it with additional functionality.

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
Website | Download | Purchase
Wallpapers

The finest collection of desktop backgrounds on the Internet!

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
WindowBlinds

WindowBlinds changes the look and feel of your Windows desktop by applying visual styles to your entire Windows environment. When a visual style is applied, they change nearly every elements of the Windows GUI such as title bars, push buttons, the Start bar, menu and more.

Publisher: Stardock Corporation
Developer: Stardock Corporation
Genre: Object Desktop
Website | Download | Purchase
Winstep Software Technologies

Winstep Extreme is a powerful suite of applications that merge incredible usability and performance with breathtaking eye candy. Add your own Menus, Docks, Tabbed Docks, Taskbar and Widgets with this Windows User Interface Replacement!

Website | Download

View Gallery List

View a list of all of the different galleries available in WinCustomize, which you can then browse individually.

Explore All

Explore all available galleries on WinCustomize.

Customize This Menu

This option is only available for subscribers of WinCustomize. If you are a subscriber it will allow you to select which categories you would like to see in this menu from a list of all galleries available on the site. This information will be stored on your account for all your future visits.

Subscribe
Home | About | Privacy | Upload Guidelines | Terms of Service | Help
WinCustomize © 2025 Stardock. All Rights Reserved.