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Seph · Nov 21, 2004, 04:38 PM

One thing to say...

DO IT PLEEEAAASSEEEE

SafariX · Nov 21, 2004, 07:11 PM

I tried making window fills partly transparent in ThemePark when it froze building a preview...is this not possible?

Kadgar · Nov 21, 2004, 07:14 PM

This could be the best theme ever.

BlueIce · Nov 21, 2004, 07:35 PM

Definitely a nice and forward looking theme. I wouldn't be surprised (any devs out there can correct me on this) if some of the changes and enhancements to Core Graphics in Tiger make something like the transparent window in the first mockup much more feasible; of course, that would also mean an update to Shapeshifter for Tiger, the point is the same.

I'm in the same boat as you and don't know enough TP to be of any substantative help, but I will join the cheer squad in this thread and do what I can to encourage you on in this endeavor!

pyn · Nov 21, 2004, 07:48 PM

I'm having a very strange problem. When I used the theme preview the menu caps looked fine, but when I exported as a .guiKit, the caps disappeared and there was the default panther apple only in that spot.

drnkn_stylz · Nov 21, 2004, 08:28 PM

Looking like a cool theme concept.

Transparency = Happiness.

mugget · Nov 21, 2004, 11:26 PM

wow, nice mockups.

if you could get GlassAero working... that would just be the best...

but i think someone said it's not possible right now? well, hopefully in Tiger... we can all hope.

Photo678 · Nov 22, 2004, 12:49 PM

Great looking mockups. I love it

Tick · Nov 22, 2004, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by pyn:
I'm having a very strange problem. When I used the theme preview the menu caps looked fine, but when I exported as a .guiKit, the caps disappeared and there was the default panther apple only in that spot.

I have that issue with labels too.

Makki · 01:52 PM

I can solve that problem you are having with the tiger caps disappearing i learned how to fix this problem when i did royale theme. It requires xtools. Opening the tpark in property editor and adding the layo manually.

I do not suggest trying this yourself as it is not at all an easy task if not knowing what exactly it is you are doing.

Let me know if you would like me to fix this tpark file just pm me.

Makki

Larg0 · Nov 22, 2004, 05:04 PM

Make sure there is enough blur or general backside distortion on the transparent parts. Otherwise it would get confusing I think. Not saying change everything but just maybe take it into consideration. Themes need to be pretty AND functional. If not both, they go on that back shelf that you show you friends but then you switch back to Brushed when it comes time to actually use the computer,

So long,
Larg0

ps. In case it's not apparent, I think your theme mockup looks beautiful.

bluevertical · Nov 22, 2004, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by siMac:
Unfortunately that level of transparency is not possible with the current ShapeShifter, which is a real shame because that's a nice variation.

I know what Aero is, which is why I don't understand how this theme is influenced by it. I fail to see any similarities apart from the widgets?

siMac,

have you checked out the app VirtuFrame? the prefs window is transparent. not sure if this is helpful, but probably worth a look. this was the first app i have used with transparency across the entire active window. i'm not a themer but thought i would mention this...

peace.
bv.

pyn · Nov 22, 2004, 05:53 PM

@Makki: Please can you help me

. AIM: patr1ckXD; MSN: [email protected].

I've got the finder buttons and metal windows/buttons done.

P.S.: There is a browser (alpha) called Aero Browser that has transparency throughout also, but freezes whenever there are two windows open and only has back and forward capabilities (no bookmarks); however the widgets are on the right and it looks promising.

Makki · Nov 22, 2004, 08:29 PM

Glad to help pyn np, good job

Makki

Ji Eun · Nov 22, 2004, 08:38 PM

tiger end caps? bah! >_<;;

pyn · Nov 22, 2004, 09:13 PM

Little teaser for you hungry peoples

:

http://patrickyan.net/ul/aeroesquepre.jpg

Note: This is only around 5-10% done

Ji Eun · Nov 23, 2004, 10:42 AM

well it's nice you've got your adium contact list all set up... GET CRACKIN', pat! this theme kicks!

cmove · Nov 23, 2004, 11:02 AM

Yes keep it up and the beta of your widget look awesome

acronym16 · Nov 23, 2004, 12:13 PM

looking realy great two quick points i noticed from the latest shot, the sweeping curve from black to clear is a little to close to safari and not close enough to the apple icons and secondly the safari bookmarks bar needs a colour so that u can read it better, grey probably. This is looking realy nice, keep it up

siMac · Nov 23, 2004, 06:11 PM

Aww, you went and ruined it!

The original previews didn't take into account the ugly, ugly (IMHO) back/forward etc buttons from Aero.

[shudders]

This is my opinion of the M$ interface, not my opinion of your work. You do seem to be staying true to your original, if questionable, inspiration and doing a good job of recreating it on the Mac.

:dragonflypro: · Nov 23, 2004, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by siMac:
Aww, you went and ruined it!

The original previews didn't take into account the ugly, ugly (IMHO) back/forward etc buttons from Aero.

[shudders]

This is my opinion of the M$ interface, not my opinion of your work. You do seem to be staying true to your original, if questionable, inspiration and doing a good job of recreating it on the Mac.

I agree.... once it gets to MS buttons the them starts to come apart. A beautiful blend of Aero and In Motion is the ticket for me.

2 bits..

T

Makki · Nov 24, 2004, 10:56 AM

you guys really need a to drop that arguement its old.

siMac · Nov 24, 2004, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by Makki:
you guys really need a to drop that arguement its old.

What argument? I said I didn't like the M$ interface, but that he's doing a good job porting it. DragonFlyPro agreed with me.

Calm down.

Makki · Nov 24, 2004, 11:21 AM

lol sorry i misunderstood im sleepy hehe

pyn · Nov 25, 2004, 08:53 AM

Oh and packaged in the guiKit will be Nelchael's soon to be released awesome icons available in Spiriat, Glass, & Aero.

http://www.aero-soft.com/board/showthread.php?t=847

esXXI · Nov 26, 2004, 08:17 AM

Just to tell you; the artifact problem with menubars that use transparency, that you mentioned, is fixed in ShapeShifter 2.0.1 and ThemePark 2.0.1 (which we're allowed to discuss openly).

pyn · Nov 26, 2004, 09:14 AM

What artifact problem :S

Makki · Nov 26, 2004, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by esXXI:
Just to tell you; the artifact problem with menubars that use transparency, that you mentioned, is fixed in ShapeShifter 2.0.1 and ThemePark 2.0.1 (which we're allowed to discuss openly).

Good news exXXI

rhythmicmoose · Nov 26, 2004, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by esXXI:
Just to tell you; the artifact problem with menubars that use transparency, that you mentioned, is fixed in ShapeShifter 2.0.1 and ThemePark 2.0.1 (which we're allowed to discuss openly).

Does 2.0.1 fix the issue of ShapeShifter resetting all my theme settings whenever I install a new piece of software? This is by far the most annoying bug affecting my system right now... every new build of Adium I download requires a trip to the ShapeShifter prefpane. Ugh.

esXXI · Nov 26, 2004, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by rhythmicmoose:
Does 2.0.1 fix the issue of ShapeShifter resetting all my theme settings whenever I install a new piece of software? This is by far the most annoying bug affecting my system right now... every new build of Adium I download requires a trip to the ShapeShifter prefpane. Ugh.

Yup.

And pyn; you said earlier when you export to guiKit you get the default Aqua caps and such (I got this problem with Label'O's in fact); it's to do with you using transparency in the menubar.

Makki · Nov 26, 2004, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by esXXI:
Yup.

And pyn; you said earlier when you export to guiKit you get the default Aqua caps and such (I got this problem with Label'O's in fact); it's to do with you using transparency in the menubar.

esXXI no it was the layo problem i fixed it for pyn myself.

Makki

rhythmicmoose · Nov 26, 2004, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by esXXI:
Yup.

Thank goodness! Any chance you could tell us how much longer until it's released?

Kadgar · Nov 26, 2004, 03:07 PM

I hope the Adium theme is coming with it. A message view would be cool too. Still looks amazing!

MacMan4000 · Nov 26, 2004, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by rhythmicmoose:
Any chance you could tell us how much longer until it's released?

what he said

SafariX · Nov 26, 2004, 11:30 PM

Any updates on the theme? Any advice on making window fills transparent in ThemePark?

nspeds · Nov 27, 2004, 12:07 AM

Transparent finder windows would be solid.

mugget · Nov 27, 2004, 02:53 AM

i thought it was already said that they aren't possible?

pyn · Nov 27, 2004, 02:33 PM

Yes it will include an Adium contact list theme and style. I have design ideas in my head of a message style, but that would be finished after most of the Aeroesque theme has been completed. I have started to do scrollbars and some text colors. After I complete the next major element I'll post a little preview

Macanoid · Nov 27, 2004, 02:50 PM

you little teaser you

pyn · Dec 6, 2004, 07:13 PM

Themepark is f***ing annoying. It might take a while for me to complete this theme. At the rate I'm going at mebe May-June 2005. (Plus I'm in obsession state w/ Lutetium)

MacMan4000 · Dec 6, 2004, 07:16 PM

Although I am disappointed that i have to wait so long I am glad you are not rushing this awesome theme. Take all the time needed to make it perfect.

digitaljames · Dec 6, 2004, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by pyn:
Themepark is f***ing annoying. It might take a while for me to complete this theme. At the rate I'm going at mebe May-June 2005. (Plus I'm in obsession state w/ Lutetium)

OK.....finish the icons then....

pyn · Dec 6, 2004, 08:37 PM

of course dj

just completed another aquero icon for pictures folders

G0Ducks · Dec 7, 2004, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by pyn:
of course dj just completed another aquero icon for pictures folders

wow... simply wow. Maybe a theme to pull me away from the amazing Royal Inspiriat?

I sure hope the good work is continuing

R

Jasoco · Dec 7, 2004, 03:32 AM

I want the first mockup to be reality now! That is the bestest dark theme I've ever seen.

tiredraven · Dec 7, 2004, 03:01 PM

Wow, this is shaping up to be an amazing theme. This might actually get me to switch from NEOS which I've been using since it was first released. Keep up the excellent work.

My only concern about the theme is that the menubar may not be readable with a dark or black desktop.

MorphOSX · Dec 11, 2004, 12:49 AM

Nice. I actually wasn't expecting to like it, but I do.

Banghazi · Dec 11, 2004, 07:11 AM

pyn, whoever finishes first, you or Dragun415, will be declared God and will reign supreme.

pyn · Dec 15, 2004, 06:23 PM

Using ThemePark is just way to stressful for me so I am releasing it open-sourced. Anyone can do w/e they want with it and release it as long as original theme design/idea is credited to me.

You can download it with 4 PSD mockups here.

If you need some more elements feel free to IM or e-mail me to request 'em.

acronym16 · 07:34 PM

I must say I'm kinda disapointed about this, the theme looked great and you have released this just when I don't have enough time to do anything with it, the actual themepark files you created would be fantastic chrismtas gift though

EDIT: sorry just downloaded it and found the tpark file