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Sep 12, 2004, 05:25 PM
 
Originally posted by aquaslave:
*nudge* *nudge*
t'was dangerously close to being pushed out to the second page. cant have that now, can we ?
Nice save. I was staying at my cousins house for the entire weekend so I didn't get anything done, but I'm back to work now! Look for beta 0.2 soon. Hopefully the LAST beta. but I'm not making any promises.
     
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Sep 12, 2004, 08:55 PM
 
OH and let me tell you it a bute,,, it's sexy, clean and worth every dollar.... lick... ahhh....
     
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Sep 12, 2004, 11:56 PM
 
Originally posted by Dave-o�:
OH and let me tell you it a bute,,, it's sexy, clean and worth every dollar.... lick... ahhh....
What? Did i miss something? Does it taste good dave?

By the way... Beta 0.2 is out, so all you beta testers need to check your e-mail! RIGHT NOW!
     
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Sep 13, 2004, 08:37 PM
 
wow, what an uneventful release... not even a thank you. did everyone get it OK? Has everyone given up on me and this theme already? COME BACK!!! I'M ALMOST DONE!

     
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Sep 14, 2004, 11:05 PM
 
first of all, a big thank you to macman4000 for the effort in this port. it looks beautiful!

now for some comments(just my opinion):
1. the widgets still seem too rough to me. especially the mouseovers make them look kinda unhinged. dont know if i am making sense. the original (windows) widgets look more rounded and "bulbous".
2. The apple bar (taskbar equivalent) widgets also look shaky. The volume icon shows up as black and white.
3. The finder buttons could perhaps be combined into one group? I am referring to the buttons to change the finder view.

I love the menus, the apple button, the theme buttons and most of the other stuff. Looking real good.

Thanks again.
     
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Sep 15, 2004, 07:25 PM
 
Man, I can't believe I just now stumbled onto this thread.

This theme looks amazing! Can't wait for the release.

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Sep 15, 2004, 08:54 PM
 
Originally posted by crooner:
Man, I can't believe I just now stumbled onto this thread.
Where the heck have you been? Down on the strip? You need to get away from the tables and focus more on themes...
     
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Sep 15, 2004, 10:42 PM
 
Originally posted by aquaslave:
first of all, a big thank you to macman4000 for the effort in this port. it looks beautiful!
Your welcome! Thank you!
Originally posted by aquaslave:
1. the widgets still seem too rough to me. especially the mouseovers make them look kinda unhinged. dont know if i am making sense. the original (windows) widgets look more rounded and "bulbous".
yeah, I need to work on that, I will add that to the to-do list
Originally posted by aquaslave:
2. The apple bar (taskbar equivalent) widgets also look shaky. The volume icon shows up as black and white.
If you are talking about the menu extras (airport status, script menu, battery level, etc.) then I am going to work on this soon. It is already on the to-do list, I just haven't gotten to it yet.
Originally posted by aquaslave:
3. The finder buttons could perhaps be combined into one group? I am referring to the buttons to change the finder view.
I am thinking about that too, The current look is kinda goofy looking. Maybe. I will post back if I like the changes.
Originally posted by aquaslave:
I love the menus, the apple button, the theme buttons and most of the other stuff. Looking real good.

Thanks again.
Thank you to all the testers! Your welcome again!
     
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Sep 15, 2004, 11:06 PM
 
Originally posted by Dave-o�:
Where the heck have you been? Down on the strip? You need to get away from the tables and focus more on themes...

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Sep 19, 2004, 08:49 PM
 
Hey MacMan, I have an Avenger cursor set that I could send over to you. Its formatted for Mighty Mouse and it has all of the Avenger cursors included in the WinXP theme. PM me.

I guess we have one extra done

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Sep 19, 2004, 09:18 PM
 
Originally posted by Holigen:
Hey MacMan, I have an Avenger cursor set that I could send over to you. Its formatted for Mighty Mouse and it has all of the Avenger cursors included in the WinXP theme. PM me.

I guess we have one extra done
Awsome! PM sent!
     
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Sep 20, 2004, 08:13 PM
 
ok, I HAVE been making progress... slowly. I managed to complete the Beveled buttons and the titlebar is now uglyness-free�. Check it out:



That means very little is left on ye olde to-do list

BETA TESTERS: let me know if you see anything that is not mentioned on the to-do list. I probably forgot something. Im very forgetful
     
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Sep 20, 2004, 09:19 PM
 
Thats lookin great. Awesome job on the port man.

Btw, email has been sent.

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Sep 20, 2004, 10:44 PM
 
Very nice looking cursors! I don't have time to link them all, but to see them go to http://www.murphyscamera.com/kevin/I...enger/cursors/
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 04:10 PM
 
OK, I fixed the titlebar widgets so they aren't so... ugly. At first I just took off the bevel so they wuld fit into Aqua with no modification, but that looked ugly as hell. So I went back an started from scratch (well, kinda) to make these bad boys:



Now they have a nice beveled in look around them, and they are slightly smaller.
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 05:51 PM
 
Originally posted by MacMan4000:
what app is that to show all those elements?
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 05:53 PM
 
Originally posted by fireside:
what app is that to show all those elements?
Its just a homemade thing. I followed a tutorial on ResExcellence.com to make it. They use the same layout I think. I can e-mail it to you if you want it.

<EDIT>Here's the tutorial but I can still e-mail it if you are as lazy as me.
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 07:02 PM
 
Looking good as always MacMan... You have the possibility of being a top notch designer...
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 09:35 PM
 
I re-did the finder buttons to make them connected. that separate button idea was kinda goofy. But I think I need to re-re-do them... opinions welcome.



I'm thinking the bevel needs to be removed because the top edge looks too dark/thick black line. what do you think? re-do it or keep it?
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 09:50 PM
 
I personally think the buttons look really nice. I'm no pro themer but I know what looks good. I think
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 10:27 PM
 
the titlebar widgets look really nice now. any chance of looking at a full-size screenie ?

i like the finder buttons too but (IMHO), they look a bit dull. i am not sure what you can do to liven it up a bit ... if something pops into my head, will let you know.

great work!
thanks

<edit> you have seen the ProLCD finder buttons? is it possible to go for that look? the background will be a sunken avenger light grey with the actual buttons popping out of that in darker grey ? not sure if i make sense here.
     
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Sep 21, 2004, 11:15 PM
 
Originally posted by MacMan4000:
I re-did the finder buttons to make them connected. that separate button idea was kinda goofy. But I think I need to re-re-do them... opinions welcome.



I'm thinking the bevel needs to be removed because the top edge looks too dark/thick black line. what do you think? re-do it or keep it?
you should scoot up the titlebar buttons up a few pixels.
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 07:11 AM
 
Originally posted by fireside:
you should scoot up the titlebar buttons up a few pixels.
I would if I could, but I can't.
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 07:38 AM
 
I didn't see it on the to do list, so I figured I'd ask. Do you have any plans to change the indeterminate progress spinner? I really like it when themes customize it as well... I think it adds a really nice touch.
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 11:00 AM
 
i have an idea about the indeterminate progress wheel ... how about we try and use the wait cursor (without the central "A") from the avenger set (link is a few posts up) ? i think that would look cool!

<edit> this is what i am talking about:
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 01:28 PM
 
Now that's groovey!!!!!!
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 07:23 PM
 
Originally posted by aquaslave:
i have an idea about the indeterminate progress wheel ... how about we try and use the wait cursor (without the central "A") from the avenger set (link is a few posts up) ? i think that would look cool!

<edit> this is what i am talking about:
Awesome Idea! I was dreading coming up with an idea for that. I was stumped. This sounds really cool! I'll try that soon.
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 08:01 PM
 
Originally posted by MacMan4000:
I would if I could, but I can't.
why can't you? not all the elements have to be in the exact same place as the aqua ones you know
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 08:13 PM
 
Originally posted by fireside:
why can't you?
Because he's lazy! JK
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 08:49 PM
 
Originally posted by fireside:
why can't you? not all the elements have to be in the exact same place as the aqua ones you know
They are in the exact same position... thats not a mockup, that a screenshot from theme preview. And that second screenshot is from the finder! also not a mockup! That particular resource is exactly 14x14 pixels and the image I am using is also exactly 14x14 pixels... so there is no room for moving it.
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 10:26 PM
 
Originally posted by MacMan4000:
They are in the exact same position... thats not a mockup, that a screenshot from theme preview. And that second screenshot is from the finder! also not a mockup! That particular resource is exactly 14x14 pixels and the image I am using is also exactly 14x14 pixels... so there is no room for moving it.
so what make it 16x16 pixels.
     
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Sep 22, 2004, 10:36 PM
 
It's my understanding that making the resources for the titlebar buttons bigger than they are supposed to be makes it so that they are spaced differently in Cocoa and Carbon apps.. Hence Mac OS XP having small titlebar buttons.

I don't think he wants that.
     
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Originally posted by aquaslave:
i have an idea about the indeterminate progress wheel ... how about we try and use the wait cursor (without the central "A") from the avenger set (link is a few posts up) ? i think that would look cool!

<edit> this is what i am talking about:
Extremely cool!

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Originally posted by deej5871:
It's my understanding that making the resources for the titlebar buttons bigger than they are supposed to be makes it so that they are spaced differently in Cocoa and Carbon apps.. Hence Mac OS XP having small titlebar buttons.

I don't think he wants that.
exactly. Beat me too it.
     
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Sep 26, 2004, 09:10 PM
 
handful of posts away from being relegated to the second page - and he saaaaaaves
     
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Sep 27, 2004, 02:12 AM
 
good save, can't wait to use this theme.

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Sep 28, 2004, 10:51 PM
 
Public Beta!

It's Done!! It's Done! Download now! All that is left from making it a Non-beta is App skins! Enjoy!
     
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Originally posted by MacMan4000:
Public Beta!

It's Done!! It's Done! Download now! All that is left from making it a Non-beta is App skins! Enjoy!
*downloads*
click one
     
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Sep 28, 2004, 10:58 PM
 
Sweet! Thanks sooo much and Great job.
     
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Sep 28, 2004, 11:12 PM
 
Should I make a new thread? like an Announcement thread?

Edit: I'm going to bed now, I'll check your responses (and maybe post a new thread) in the morning.
     
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Originally posted by MacMan4000:
Should I make a new thread? like an Announcement thread?

Edit: I'm going to bed now, I'll check your responses (and maybe post a new thread) in the morning.
Yes an ANNouncement thread is the best way

Makki
     
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Thanks for the release, and good work!
     
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Congratulations and thanks !! I will download as soon as I get home.
     
 
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