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Protector WB Released!

January 12, 2010 4:22:52 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

Started on a new blind. This is another darker skin, but I tried to keep it light enough so as to not cause any issues with 3rd party apps that refuse to skin properly.

I have added some interest to the otherwise flat gray color by "dirtying" it up and adding a subtle texture.

Anyway, I hope you like what I've done so far.

 

Draft idea:

 

The skin applied:

 

01.14.10 Major update to the graphics

 

Final screeny

 

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Reply #1 January 12, 2010 4:43:27 PM
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the only thing i would suggest changing would be the seperaters in the startmenu, id drop the number of dots down to at least 3 or 4, as they are dominating the panel and taking away from the rest of it.

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Reply #2 January 12, 2010 4:57:49 PM
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I like the 'rivety' look, Vamps... Something's gonna have to happen to that start button. With the name "Peotector" maybe something with a "shield" look to it? I do appreciate the symmetry with the tray button though....

Maybe a plate and rivet look for both? Don't know. Maybe something rusty/rivety?

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Reply #3 January 12, 2010 4:58:40 PM
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You may be right about that, kitty. I definately take it into consideration, Thanks

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Reply #4 January 12, 2010 5:04:34 PM
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Something's gonna have to happen to that start button.

Say's who?  

 

With the name "Peotector" maybe something with a "shield" look to it?

Not doing a shield........I know of another WIP skin with a shield start button.

 

"Nothing" is final yet and allways open to my whim and inspiration (with a little input from y'all as well). I have redone this blind twice already

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Reply #5 January 12, 2010 5:08:52 PM
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 Looking pretty darn good Tim.  I agree with Doc, like the looks of 'rivets' that those seperartors have. 

Protector, metal kind of feel, revit looking seperatores, works for me.

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Reply #6 January 12, 2010 5:11:25 PM
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By the way, I don't think kitty was suggesting removing the rivets....just having fewer in a row.

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Reply #7 January 14, 2010 10:52:16 AM
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I have done some major changes to the skin.

 

1. Redone all the buttons (I have gotten rid of all the tiny blue buttons)

2. Redone the scrollbar section

 

Check out the updated screeny at the bottomof the OP

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Reply #8 January 14, 2010 11:05:47 AM
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Reply #9 January 14, 2010 11:07:51 AM
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Nice looking work 2of3! 

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Reply #10 January 14, 2010 11:18:10 AM
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OK, I'll test it...lol.   Hey Tim, good seeing you!  Looking great! 

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Reply #11 January 14, 2010 11:30:04 AM
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I usually hate grey in skins, but this is not boring at all.  I like it a lot.  Now that you have whetted my appitite, hurry up and finish it please.

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Reply #12 January 14, 2010 11:41:45 AM
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Lookin' good!

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Reply #13 January 14, 2010 11:50:22 AM
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Quoting Mirsguy,
reply 12
Lookin' good!

I'll say!

HERE 

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Reply #14 January 14, 2010 12:53:22 PM
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Nice skin Tim! I like the rivets myself as well. And you have docks for it already too! Damn your fast!

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Reply #15 January 14, 2010 1:12:03 PM
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And you have docks for it already too! Damn your fast!

 

Ha ha!

 

Docks are by WebGizmos

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Reply #16 January 14, 2010 1:21:18 PM
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Reply #17 January 14, 2010 3:41:58 PM
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And the DX is by...........

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Reply #18 January 14, 2010 3:52:36 PM
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er..Bill.............John.........Bert

 

how many guesses do I get ?

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Reply #19 January 14, 2010 4:01:26 PM
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2of3 reminds a certian redneck that logging on to skype once and a while usually makes it easier to talk and exchange files

 

 

 

Hey! relax dude. I'm not even finished with the vista substyle yet. I have just started on this skin, so there is plenty of time. WG actually made those docks from my screeny in the desktop screenshot thread.

 

Don't worry, Jim I haven't forgotten you but I thought I'd wait a bit seeing as I tend to redesign/redo stuff all the time during the skinning process.

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Reply #20 January 14, 2010 4:24:40 PM
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I really love the buttons on this one, Tim!  Great job!

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Reply #21 January 14, 2010 4:57:15 PM
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Looks  intriguing, hopefully a Windows 7 blind?

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Reply #22 January 14, 2010 6:08:53 PM
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Tim,

If you're doing a matching wall, I'll be happy to make a dream for you if you're interested. 

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Reply #23 January 14, 2010 9:31:10 PM
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This is rockin' Tim!!!

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Reply #24 January 14, 2010 9:40:27 PM
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Now THAT looks awesome...but I love sheep... errr....ProtectorDX

*doc wonders if Tim finished Protector 7 yet? 

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Reply #25 January 15, 2010 3:42:27 AM
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Tim,

If you're doing a matching wall, I'll be happy to make a dream for you if you're interested.

 

At the moment I'm using the wall I did for Solid State (click here to get it), but yes I'll keep you in mind

I haven't worked out what I'm doing for a wall yet.........stil concentrating on the skin.

 

...but I love sheep...

TMI, Doc!

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