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Dragon T
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Jun 15, 2004, 06:57 AM
 

DT X-Anon beta 3 is now available for download

(missing resources now fixed in b3.1)
(if you have b3, replace it with b3.1)
http://dragon-tongue.com/download/DTXAnonBeta3.1.sit
try it out.
=)
preview of b2 here: http://www.resexcellence.com/themes/...onbeta2_lg.jpg
( Last edited by Dragon T; Jun 15, 2004 at 07:18 PM. )
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Jun 15, 2004, 08:16 AM
 
what was changed? Perhaps include a change log next time champ
     
Adramelech
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Jun 15, 2004, 08:24 AM
 
i like the new glyphs.
     
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Jun 15, 2004, 08:26 AM
 
Nice
     
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Jun 15, 2004, 09:46 AM
 
does this need a new thread for every beta?
     
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Jun 15, 2004, 10:55 AM
 
I think that the finder buttons look much better. The version i installed has no safari buttons but I'd think they'd look ok if they were edited like the finder buttons.

As far as the menu goes.... I think that the top bar (1) should look more like the window bar (2).

     
Dragon T  (op)
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Jun 15, 2004, 05:21 PM
 
something went strangely wrong with this B3 upgrade...
most of the changes seem to have disappeared from the Theme.
I'll see if I can work out what went wrong.
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yes, it seems that the Safari skin in the black version is missing.
Initially when I imported it yesterday, I noticed that there were 2 Safari skins in the black version (the first of which was empty, the second normal.)
However, now there are none, and ThemePark is temporarily fighting me over creating a new Safari skin. I will try rebooting a few times, and hopefully I'll get the corrected beta 3 out soon.
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Dragon T  (op)
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Jun 15, 2004, 06:25 PM
 
rebooting fixed the problem...
rebuilt the missing Safari resources
(missing resources now fixed in b3.1)
(if you have b3, replace it with b3.1)
http://dragon-tongue.com/download/DTXAnonBeta3.1.sit
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Jun 15, 2004, 06:31 PM
 
Originally posted by Twister:
As far as the menu goes.... I think that the top bar (1) should look more like the window bar (2).

I agree, constancy is a major issue with making anything design wise.
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Dragon T  (op)
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Jun 15, 2004, 06:35 PM
 
Originally posted by Twister:
I think that the finder buttons look much better. The version i installed has no safari buttons but I'd think they'd look ok if they were edited like the finder buttons.

As far as the menu goes.... I think that the top bar (1) should look more like the window bar (2).
Yes the missing Safari buttons was a major Ooops! =/
fixed now. =)

menu bar:
The window title bar (2) has a double ribbing along the top. The top rib is a 'bug' (well, that's what I'm calling it). The mask should be cutting it off, but at this stage the mask for the metal top fill doesn't work.
Surprisingly, (1) and (2) are using the same gradient... if you ignore the extra rib, (1) shows the entire gradient, while (2) only shows the top of it. (2) also has the title indent in the middle of it. (Yeah, I know... excuses excuses... LOL)


This image also points out something else... the highlight that sits under the right corner of the new buttons, is a little aggressive. The highlight transparency was designed to be more subtle, but it has shown up much stronger than expected.

Here is a preview of b2 http://www.resexcellence.com/themes/...onbeta2_lg.jpg
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Jun 15, 2004, 06:36 PM
 
Nice looking theme.
     
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Jun 15, 2004, 09:29 PM
 
i think you need to slow down and spend some time with the details.
= decursive =
     
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Jun 16, 2004, 08:26 PM
 
I love � love � how DT has made metal windows look like Aqua (by having a tangible titlebar), and made Aqua windows look like metal (by giving them the "same-surface-all-over" look). That's just so cool for whatever reason.
     
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Jun 17, 2004, 03:35 AM
 
Originally posted by unlinear:
does this need a new thread for every beta?
No, it really doesn't.

I respect the ambition though!
     
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Jun 17, 2004, 06:59 AM
 
Originally posted by Dragon T:

DT X-Anon beta 3 is now available for download

(missing resources now fixed in b3.1)
(if you have b3, replace it with b3.1)
http://dragon-tongue.com/download/DTXAnonBeta3.1.sit
try it out.
=)
preview of b2 here: http://www.resexcellence.com/themes/...onbeta2_lg.jpg



Looks like lots of work has gone into it, encapsulates everything
about the overly designed kaleidoscope schemes that were floating
about in the platinum 'classic' days. Good luck in continuing the
tradition.
     
   
 
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