Title: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on November 10, 2009, 07:31:35 AM
Post by: Antechinus on November 10, 2009, 07:31:35 AM
This is a new thread for variations on the new 2.0 RC3 default theme, Curve. Attached to this post are several files.
Updated for RC3 courtesy of Brettflan (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?action=profile;u=45018)
First is a complete PSD for the main_block image of the standard version of Curve.
This is provided for the use of anyone who wishes to make their own custom variations.
Also attached are a complete theme zip for my three variations of Curve and PSD files for the custom images in them.
These theme zips may be installed as stand alone themes, or the files from them may be copied into the default theme folders.
Terms of use are here. (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2356865#msg2356865)
Other people's variations will also be added to this thread as they are made and released for public use.
Do not attempt to install these on the old Core theme or on 1.1.x. You have been warned. ;D
ETA: Attached a zipped menu_gfx.psd.
Updated for RC3 courtesy of Brettflan (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?action=profile;u=45018)
First is a complete PSD for the main_block image of the standard version of Curve.
This is provided for the use of anyone who wishes to make their own custom variations.
Also attached are a complete theme zip for my three variations of Curve and PSD files for the custom images in them.
These theme zips may be installed as stand alone themes, or the files from them may be copied into the default theme folders.
Terms of use are here. (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2356865#msg2356865)
Other people's variations will also be added to this thread as they are made and released for public use.
Do not attempt to install these on the old Core theme or on 1.1.x. You have been warned. ;D
ETA: Attached a zipped menu_gfx.psd.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: feline on November 10, 2009, 07:43:43 AM
Post by: feline on November 10, 2009, 07:43:43 AM
Great .. thanks ;)
Fel
Fel
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Brettflan on November 10, 2009, 10:58:18 AM
Post by: Brettflan on November 10, 2009, 10:58:18 AM
Cool, I'm looking forward to the re-release of the other two as well.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: TommyJoe on November 10, 2009, 12:30:24 PM
Post by: TommyJoe on November 10, 2009, 12:30:24 PM
I really like the ones on the demo site, when will they possibly be available.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Boxer2 on November 10, 2009, 04:20:57 PM
Post by: Boxer2 on November 10, 2009, 04:20:57 PM
Anyone has some red combination???
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: devil_jin on November 11, 2009, 10:40:03 AM
Post by: devil_jin on November 11, 2009, 10:40:03 AM
Thanks A lot bro... Cheers...
:)
:)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on November 11, 2009, 11:19:31 AM
Post by: butchs on November 11, 2009, 11:19:31 AM
Good stuff thank you!
:)
:)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: edi67 on November 11, 2009, 01:48:06 PM
Post by: edi67 on November 11, 2009, 01:48:06 PM
MArvellous theme but you have Blue Steel ? is great i like it please add it too
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Sverre on November 11, 2009, 02:38:09 PM
Post by: Sverre on November 11, 2009, 02:38:09 PM
I was actually about to post a question asking for an update on when the Curve Customization Kit would be available, but this should hold me over nicely until the complete kit is released :)
One question though: Which pngquant batch file and resulting file version do you recommend that I use? I've currently used Process - Palette reduce 256 Median.bat and the -fs8.png file, which seems to work fine, but it would be great to get confirmation that these are indeed the best options.
One question though: Which pngquant batch file and resulting file version do you recommend that I use? I've currently used Process - Palette reduce 256 Median.bat and the -fs8.png file, which seems to work fine, but it would be great to get confirmation that these are indeed the best options.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 11, 2009, 08:29:41 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 11, 2009, 08:29:41 PM
I don't use pngquant at all so I can't advise on that. I use Photoshop, Fireworks, PNGGauntlet and very occasionally GIMP. Speaking of which I may get around to doing the main_block.psd in xcf format as well. I'm not really looking forward to it though. :D
Edi, I'll do Blue Steel next then. I should have time tonight.
Edi, I'll do Blue Steel next then. I should have time tonight.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Sverre on November 11, 2009, 09:23:27 PM
Post by: Sverre on November 11, 2009, 09:23:27 PM
I read in a bug report a while ago that pngquant was used to compress the original image files, and from what I can tell, it does a very good and consistent job at it too. If it is any better than the exporter in PS, etc., I don't know, but it's certainly faster if you have a large batch of images you need to compress/optimise.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 11, 2009, 09:26:33 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 11, 2009, 09:26:33 PM
It wasn't used for any of the images in the OP of this thread, and it wasn't used for the default Curve main_block.png, coz I made the thing. :D
It may have been used for some of the others but I have no idea. Like I said I use PNGGauntlet, which is based on the same code as pngquant but has a nice little gui so it is convenient to use.
It may have been used for some of the others but I have no idea. Like I said I use PNGGauntlet, which is based on the same code as pngquant but has a nice little gui so it is convenient to use.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Sverre on November 11, 2009, 09:40:59 PM
Post by: Sverre on November 11, 2009, 09:40:59 PM
PNGGauntlet seems like it might be worth looking into, even if the batch files make pngquant pretty convenient to work with as well. I've used porneL's improved version of pngquant by the way.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 11, 2009, 10:16:16 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 11, 2009, 10:16:16 PM
Well you can run batches in PNGGauntlet too.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: edi67 on November 12, 2009, 02:40:39 AM
Post by: edi67 on November 12, 2009, 02:40:39 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 11, 2009, 08:29:41 PM
Edi, I'll do Blue Steel next then. I should have time tonight.
Thx so much, i really love that variations, i cannot wait ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on November 12, 2009, 02:53:32 AM
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on November 12, 2009, 02:53:32 AM
Gotta thank you Ant, some of the best looking themes I've seen to date. Really. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 12, 2009, 06:44:28 AM
Post by: Antechinus on November 12, 2009, 06:44:28 AM
Ok Edi, the blue one is added to the OP. Go for it. I'll do the chocolate one tomorrow.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: edi67 on November 12, 2009, 07:16:46 AM
Post by: edi67 on November 12, 2009, 07:16:46 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 12, 2009, 06:44:28 AM
Ok Edi, the blue one is added to the OP. Go for it. I'll do the chocolate one tomorrow.
no words Thx so much ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 12, 2009, 08:13:18 AM
Post by: Crip on November 12, 2009, 08:13:18 AM
Thanks Antech .. these are awesome. 
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 12, 2009, 09:12:26 AM
Post by: Antechinus on November 12, 2009, 09:12:26 AM
Choccy Curvey is up now too. Get it while it's hot.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: inter on November 12, 2009, 10:37:51 AM
Post by: inter on November 12, 2009, 10:37:51 AM
Thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mike Bobbitt on November 12, 2009, 02:45:08 PM
Post by: Mike Bobbitt on November 12, 2009, 02:45:08 PM
Thanks for the starting point Antechinus. I *think* I have successfully updated your .psd to the correct dimensions for 2.0 RC2. Seems to render OK for me.
Hopefully it's useful to others, and if anyone has any improvements to it, please repost.
Thanks
Mike
Hopefully it's useful to others, and if anyone has any improvements to it, please repost.
Thanks
Mike
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Camu on November 12, 2009, 11:04:06 PM
Post by: Camu on November 12, 2009, 11:04:06 PM
Thank you Antechinus ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: zushiba on November 12, 2009, 11:39:18 PM
Post by: zushiba on November 12, 2009, 11:39:18 PM
I really like this theme and I'm excited to do a variant of my own.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 13, 2009, 02:02:01 AM
Post by: Antechinus on November 13, 2009, 02:02:01 AM
Mike, nice work. I'll tweak it a little bit and add it to the OP (with credit to you).
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mike Bobbitt on November 13, 2009, 09:16:56 AM
Post by: Mike Bobbitt on November 13, 2009, 09:16:56 AM
I'm not worried about credit... I just piggybacked off your work anyway! :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 13, 2009, 10:22:09 AM
Post by: Crip on November 13, 2009, 10:22:09 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 12, 2009, 09:12:26 AM
Choccy Curvey is up now too. Get it while it's hot.
.....I have all 3 now , perhaps I can learn some good stuff ..
T/Y Antech.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 13, 2009, 09:03:35 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 13, 2009, 09:03:35 PM
Oh and speaking of credit: anyone using these is not required to keep my name in the copyright.
These are default theme colour variations (made by a simple application of a filter to the main image and tweaks to link/text colours) and it is perfectly acceptable to just copy images and css to your default folder if you want the look but don't want to interfere with installed mods.
The only reason I added my name to the copyright was because everyone does it :D and for installation as a standalone theme (in case people want to do that) I had to include index.template.php anyway.
All images, including psd's, and code are completely free for use in any context on any SMF site. If you are using images I made I would appreciate being given credit if anyone asks where they came from, but linkbacks and copyrights are not required for these.
Enjoy. :)
These are default theme colour variations (made by a simple application of a filter to the main image and tweaks to link/text colours) and it is perfectly acceptable to just copy images and css to your default folder if you want the look but don't want to interfere with installed mods.
The only reason I added my name to the copyright was because everyone does it :D and for installation as a standalone theme (in case people want to do that) I had to include index.template.php anyway.
All images, including psd's, and code are completely free for use in any context on any SMF site. If you are using images I made I would appreciate being given credit if anyone asks where they came from, but linkbacks and copyrights are not required for these.
Enjoy. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 13, 2009, 09:21:28 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 13, 2009, 09:21:28 PM
Ant, Love the dark theme but is it too much to add the post boxes & forum box white? Im trying to replicate the "black & white" look like DSV4.
Any tips?
Any tips?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 13, 2009, 09:27:40 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 13, 2009, 09:27:40 PM
Possible. You could emulate the DSv4 look to some degree without hacking the template, although there are limitations. It would require changes to images though. Give me a couple of days and I'll play with it a bit.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 13, 2009, 09:30:15 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 13, 2009, 09:30:15 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 13, 2009, 09:27:40 PM
Possible. You could emulate the DSv4 look to some degree without hacking the template, although there are limitations. It would require changes to images though. Give me a couple of days and I'll play with it a bit.
Oh man, thats cool of you. Thank you.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Calcricho on November 14, 2009, 04:42:37 AM
Post by: Calcricho on November 14, 2009, 04:42:37 AM
I really liked the darkness_princes
Nice work
PD: One gray and black would not fall ill
;)
Nice work
PD: One gray and black would not fall ill
;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: yenidagci on November 14, 2009, 05:03:55 AM
Post by: yenidagci on November 14, 2009, 05:03:55 AM
Thanks..
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Hkan on November 14, 2009, 06:02:35 AM
Post by: Hkan on November 14, 2009, 06:02:35 AM
It's really simple to change color with these PSDs. Thanks a lot. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Tanshaydar on November 14, 2009, 06:48:05 AM
Post by: Tanshaydar on November 14, 2009, 06:48:05 AM
Wow! They're all beautiful themes! Thank you very much!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: 7s-1k on November 14, 2009, 07:57:37 AM
Post by: 7s-1k on November 14, 2009, 07:57:37 AM
Where can I see the demo's/Graphics?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: ishy on November 14, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Post by: ishy on November 14, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Where can I change the font color for posts? I tried editing the css for posts, and nothing happened.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 14, 2009, 09:56:06 AM
Post by: Mick. on November 14, 2009, 09:56:06 AM
Quote from: 7s-1k on November 14, 2009, 07:57:37 AM
Where can I see the demo's/Graphics?
http://www.councilofexmuslims.com/labyrinth/index.php
Read the news area for links.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 14, 2009, 09:59:20 AM
Post by: Mick. on November 14, 2009, 09:59:20 AM
Quote from: ishy on November 14, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Where can I change the font color for posts? I tried editing the css for posts, and nothing happened.
In the .css folder, find index.css
Code Select
/* Normal, standard links. */
a:link, a:visitedand
Code Select
/* Alternating backgrounds for posts, and several other sections of the forum. */
.windowbg, #preview_bodyand
Code Select
/* the board title! */
.table_list tbody.content td.info a.subject
{
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Horseman on November 14, 2009, 04:14:34 PM
Post by: Horseman on November 14, 2009, 04:14:34 PM
A Great Work! I love this themes!!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: ishy on November 14, 2009, 04:38:15 PM
Post by: ishy on November 14, 2009, 04:38:15 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 14, 2009, 09:59:20 AMQuote from: ishy on November 14, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Where can I change the font color for posts? I tried editing the css for posts, and nothing happened.
In the .css folder, find index.cssCode Select/* Normal, standard links. */
a:link, a:visited
andCode Select/* Alternating backgrounds for posts, and several other sections of the forum. */
.windowbg, #preview_body
andCode Select/* the board title! */
.table_list tbody.content td.info a.subject
{
None of those changes the font color in posts. Nor does adding a color tag to .posts.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 14, 2009, 04:40:18 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 14, 2009, 04:40:18 PM
Quote from: ishy on November 14, 2009, 04:38:15 PMQuote from: BlueDevil on November 14, 2009, 09:59:20 AMQuote from: ishy on November 14, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Where can I change the font color for posts? I tried editing the css for posts, and nothing happened.
In the .css folder, find index.cssCode Select/* Normal, standard links. */
a:link, a:visited
andCode Select/* Alternating backgrounds for posts, and several other sections of the forum. */
.windowbg, #preview_body
andCode Select/* the board title! */
.table_list tbody.content td.info a.subject
{
None of those changes the font color in posts. Nor does adding a color tag to .posts.
Quote from: ishy on November 14, 2009, 04:38:15 PMOoops, sorry 'bout that. I thought u meant, links.Quote from: BlueDevil on November 14, 2009, 09:59:20 AMQuote from: ishy on November 14, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Where can I change the font color for posts? I tried editing the css for posts, and nothing happened.
In the .css folder, find index.cssCode Select/* Normal, standard links. */
a:link, a:visited
andCode Select/* Alternating backgrounds for posts, and several other sections of the forum. */
.windowbg, #preview_body
andCode Select/* the board title! */
.table_list tbody.content td.info a.subject
{
None of those changes the font color in posts. Nor does adding a color tag to .posts.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: ishy on November 14, 2009, 04:42:04 PM
Post by: ishy on November 14, 2009, 04:42:04 PM
I found it - it's this tag:
Code Select
.inner
{
padding: 1em 1em 0 0;
margin: 0 1em 0 0;
border-top: solid 1px #6F5C45;
color: #8c6866;
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 15, 2009, 01:28:45 AM
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 15, 2009, 01:28:45 AM
If you make a light blue version i will pay to you 2 beer!!
Se mi fai una versione blu chiara ti pago due birre....e il tuo nome im alto nel forum!!
Se mi fai una versione blu chiara ti pago due birre....e il tuo nome im alto nel forum!!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 15, 2009, 02:46:59 AM
Post by: Antechinus on November 15, 2009, 02:46:59 AM
Curve is light blue.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 15, 2009, 02:59:08 AM
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 15, 2009, 02:59:08 AM
I mean, not so dark...like navy blue...al my site and many are that blue...more light.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 15, 2009, 01:13:42 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 15, 2009, 01:13:42 PM
OMG Antechinus, Just visited PortaMX, love that blue.
Would you make it available? :-\
Would you make it available? :-\
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: feline on November 15, 2009, 01:58:56 PM
Post by: feline on November 15, 2009, 01:58:56 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 15, 2009, 01:13:42 PMThat theme is exclusive designed for the PortaMx corp. :)
OMG Antechinus, Just visited PortaMX, love that blue.
Would you make it available? :-\
Fel
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 16, 2009, 12:36:06 AM
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 16, 2009, 12:36:06 AM
Feline we talk about the color not about the theme, I dont think the colour can have copyright.
Ok i attach a "like" blue can be more dark more lite.
As you know many site now have that coluor and the black is to dark for old people or people that have problem whit the eye for read.
Thanks
Roberto
Ok i attach a "like" blue can be more dark more lite.
As you know many site now have that coluor and the black is to dark for old people or people that have problem whit the eye for read.
Thanks
Roberto
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: feline on November 16, 2009, 07:18:06 AM
Post by: feline on November 16, 2009, 07:18:06 AM
Quote from: oceano_bkk on November 16, 2009, 12:36:06 AMI think, you have to learn to read a message before you write a reply.
Feline we talk about the color not about the theme, I dont think the colour can have copyright.
Fel
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 16, 2009, 07:51:56 AM
Post by: oceano_bkk on November 16, 2009, 07:51:56 AM
Quote from: feline on November 15, 2009, 01:58:56 PMQuote from: BlueDevil on November 15, 2009, 01:13:42 PMThat theme is exclusive designed for the PortaMx corp. :)
OMG Antechinus, Just visited PortaMX, love that blue.
Would you make it available? :-\
Fel
Him said " love that blue" Not " love that theme".
I think, you have to learn to read a message before you write a reply.
Rob
PS: sorry the same i apologise im italian.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Brettflan on November 16, 2009, 08:21:25 AM
Post by: Brettflan on November 16, 2009, 08:21:25 AM
Quote from: oceano_bkk on November 16, 2009, 07:51:56 AM
Him said " love that blue" Not " love that theme".
Yes, and he then said:
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 15, 2009, 01:13:42 PM
Would you make it available? :-\
I'm pretty sure he was referring to the theme there, not the color. Otherwise, that would be a pretty ridiculous question. ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 16, 2009, 09:00:05 AM
Post by: Mick. on November 16, 2009, 09:00:05 AM
To avoid confusion,
I meant the color scheme. If I want PMx theme, I just delete the avatar and unread replies from the index.template and edit the css.
The white and blue looks much better than the dark one already released.
I meant the color scheme. If I want PMx theme, I just delete the avatar and unread replies from the index.template and edit the css.
The white and blue looks much better than the dark one already released.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on November 16, 2009, 07:03:58 PM
Post by: butchs on November 16, 2009, 07:03:58 PM
You do not want that color. That is a Ford blue, you want Chevy blue. ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: 7s-1k on November 17, 2009, 10:30:35 AM
Post by: 7s-1k on November 17, 2009, 10:30:35 AM
I just customized the theme :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: yenidagci on November 17, 2009, 11:06:24 AM
Post by: yenidagci on November 17, 2009, 11:06:24 AM
green color please..
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 17, 2009, 12:23:24 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 17, 2009, 12:23:24 PM
THat looks good. Do you mind sharing it?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 17, 2009, 06:14:19 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 17, 2009, 06:14:19 PM
People, for the moment I am not getting involved in making too many variants. I wont have time to do a lot of them as I have a lot of other things to do for the next week or so.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: zushiba on November 18, 2009, 02:47:17 AM
Post by: zushiba on November 18, 2009, 02:47:17 AM
I love this theme I'm doing a bit of a variation on the dark theme for a site right now. I hope to have it completed tomorrow. I wish I had a better screenshot to show but I left all my work at work and that systems not yet open to the www so all I have is this older version but it shows a general idea of what I've got going.
Great work Antechinus I'm having a lot of fun with this.
Great work Antechinus I'm having a lot of fun with this.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Chas Large on November 18, 2009, 09:26:32 AM
Post by: Chas Large on November 18, 2009, 09:26:32 AM
This may not be exactly the right place to post this question, so apologies. Perhaps I should start a new topic?
I would like to use the theme graphics with 1.1.10 until 2.0 RC? full public gold is available. Is there a simple way to do this? Could I just make a copy of my core theme and then replace the graphics with those in the OP? Or is there much more to it than that?
I would like to use the theme graphics with 1.1.10 until 2.0 RC? full public gold is available. Is there a simple way to do this? Could I just make a copy of my core theme and then replace the graphics with those in the OP? Or is there much more to it than that?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on November 18, 2009, 09:49:14 AM
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on November 18, 2009, 09:49:14 AM
Hi Chas Large, If I understood you correctly - you would wish to use these themes on a 1.1 installation?
I have to say that is near impossible, as these are based on a completely rewritten theme base, the 2.0 default called "Curve", that was not available for 1.1 at any point in time, and will not work on 1.1 at the moment - nor probably ever.
I have to say that is near impossible, as these are based on a completely rewritten theme base, the 2.0 default called "Curve", that was not available for 1.1 at any point in time, and will not work on 1.1 at the moment - nor probably ever.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Chas Large on November 18, 2009, 10:13:52 AM
Post by: Chas Large on November 18, 2009, 10:13:52 AM
Quote from: LexArma on November 18, 2009, 09:49:14 AMThanks LexArma, I guessed that was the case, hence the question. I just wondered if there was some easy way to export the graphics from Curve to Core but having spent some time looking at the differences, I can see it's not easy, so I'll have a go at making my own version based on core in 1.1.10 with some editing of the graphics in that theme. Of course I've cloned it first so no worries about damaging the core theme. Many thanks for your prompt reply.
Hi Chas Large, If I understood you correctly - you would wish to use these themes on a 1.1 installation?
I have to say that is near impossible, as these are based on a completely rewritten theme base, the 2.0 default called "Curve", that was not available for 1.1 at any point in time, and will not work on 1.1 at the moment - nor probably ever.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 18, 2009, 03:53:41 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 18, 2009, 03:53:41 PM
It wont work with Core without a hell of a lot of recoding. You would have to change every template, and I'm not exaggerating.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: zushiba on November 18, 2009, 05:31:56 PM
Post by: zushiba on November 18, 2009, 05:31:56 PM
I believe I've finished my little redesign of the Prince of Darkness variant.
EDIT: Ooops forgot to show the menu.
EDIT: Ooops forgot to show the menu.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: nivlac on November 18, 2009, 11:56:10 PM
Post by: nivlac on November 18, 2009, 11:56:10 PM
Antechinus,
You said,
Could you explain the "simple application of a filter" part, without going into a lengthy tutorial? Are you saying you changed the color of the images by using a filter on all layers, or something else?
Thanks...
You said,
QuoteThese are default theme colour variations (made by a simple application of a filter to the main image and tweaks to link/text colours)
Could you explain the "simple application of a filter" part, without going into a lengthy tutorial? Are you saying you changed the color of the images by using a filter on all layers, or something else?
Thanks...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 19, 2009, 12:39:35 AM
Post by: Antechinus on November 19, 2009, 12:39:35 AM
Sure. Bloc originally made all the bits of Curve as separate images. During development it was decided to use one large, compound image (or sprite, if you prefer) so the original psd's weren't suited to this. I ended up making a main_block.psd myself from scratch because Bloc was working on other things and the styles required were quite simple anyway, but I made these variants before I made that.
Because I made these variants before the main_block.psd I just improvised by taking the png image from the default version of Curve and throwing various Photoshop filters at it to see what looked cool. This is why the main_block.psd files for these variants are very simple. I only added extra elements where they were needed (like the catbg bars hex pattern for PoD).
From what I tried my opinion was that the dark ones worked best for looks, and any light variants would require more extensive changes to work really well. With the psd this is not that difficult so I will do some more when I have time.
Because I made these variants before the main_block.psd I just improvised by taking the png image from the default version of Curve and throwing various Photoshop filters at it to see what looked cool. This is why the main_block.psd files for these variants are very simple. I only added extra elements where they were needed (like the catbg bars hex pattern for PoD).
From what I tried my opinion was that the dark ones worked best for looks, and any light variants would require more extensive changes to work really well. With the psd this is not that difficult so I will do some more when I have time.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Linda.V on November 19, 2009, 01:00:13 AM
Post by: Linda.V on November 19, 2009, 01:00:13 AM
Hello,
There are some colour variations and I hope there were also be one with a light gray header and gray/silver catbg's. I can not change the colours in the main_block because I don't have psp...
There are some colour variations and I hope there were also be one with a light gray header and gray/silver catbg's. I can not change the colours in the main_block because I don't have psp...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: nivlac on November 19, 2009, 01:19:22 AM
Post by: nivlac on November 19, 2009, 01:19:22 AM
Antechinus,
Personally, I like the dark themes, and Blue Steel and Curvaceous Chocolate are my favs. In addition to hosting my high school's alumni forum, I'm also the webmaster. I'm preparing to upgrade the production site from SMF 1.1.10 to 2.0 and from MKPortal to Simple Portal. I made a copy of the site and converted it to 2.0 and started customizing. The forum is currently made up of alumni from the 40s through the 70s, so I'm hoping the upgrade will attract some younger alumni so there will be more action.
The Admins are truly excited about the new look but they pointed out, as someone else on this topic did, that the dark colors are difficult for older people and requested something in lighter gold tones. I think Curvaceous will do if I change the dark backgrounds to the golds they liked. I was planning on using #dee3e7 and #f5f5f5 and was thinking I might be able to pull it off.
I appreciate your reply and thanks for the themes. They give the forum a very nice professional look. If I succeed in my attempt at a variation, I'll let you know.
Thanks...
Personally, I like the dark themes, and Blue Steel and Curvaceous Chocolate are my favs. In addition to hosting my high school's alumni forum, I'm also the webmaster. I'm preparing to upgrade the production site from SMF 1.1.10 to 2.0 and from MKPortal to Simple Portal. I made a copy of the site and converted it to 2.0 and started customizing. The forum is currently made up of alumni from the 40s through the 70s, so I'm hoping the upgrade will attract some younger alumni so there will be more action.
The Admins are truly excited about the new look but they pointed out, as someone else on this topic did, that the dark colors are difficult for older people and requested something in lighter gold tones. I think Curvaceous will do if I change the dark backgrounds to the golds they liked. I was planning on using #dee3e7 and #f5f5f5 and was thinking I might be able to pull it off.
I appreciate your reply and thanks for the themes. They give the forum a very nice professional look. If I succeed in my attempt at a variation, I'll let you know.
Thanks...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 19, 2009, 01:34:53 AM
Post by: Antechinus on November 19, 2009, 01:34:53 AM
Dark backgrounds are fine but they are less tolerant of lighting than lighter themes. This is why they are a favourite with gamers (who often lurk in the dark so reflections on the screen don't interfere with their gameplay) but are no good for office workers (since dark themes are crap with bright office lighting).
The two colours you mention are both light greys. If you want something to go with those you are probably best off just starting with the psd and changing gradients, etc to suit. Have to play with it and see what works.
The two colours you mention are both light greys. If you want something to go with those you are probably best off just starting with the psd and changing gradients, etc to suit. Have to play with it and see what works.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on November 19, 2009, 09:00:27 AM
Post by: butchs on November 19, 2009, 09:00:27 AM
Quote from: Linda.V on November 19, 2009, 01:00:13 AM
Hello,
There are some colour variations and I hope there were also be one with a light gray header and gray/silver catbg's. I can not change the colours in the main_block because I don't have psp...
Try GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/) if you have a mac, or GIMP-Win (http://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-win/) if not.
:)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Linda.V on November 19, 2009, 10:11:32 AM
Post by: Linda.V on November 19, 2009, 10:11:32 AM
Thanks butchs ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Linda.V on November 19, 2009, 01:26:35 PM
Post by: Linda.V on November 19, 2009, 01:26:35 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 19, 2009, 12:39:35 AM
With the psd this is not that difficult so I will do some more when I have time.
Yesss, thx :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Мel on November 20, 2009, 08:03:58 AM
Post by: Мel on November 20, 2009, 08:03:58 AM
Hey, where can I find Core Theme color variations for 2.0 RC2?
Don't like Curve much.
Don't like Curve much.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: DirtRider on November 20, 2009, 08:22:16 AM
Post by: DirtRider on November 20, 2009, 08:22:16 AM
I cannot find the light ones ;D :D ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Мel on November 20, 2009, 08:34:12 AM
Post by: Мel on November 20, 2009, 08:34:12 AM
Yep, too dark.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 20, 2009, 02:35:16 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 20, 2009, 02:35:16 PM
Make some. :P Teh psd is in the OP. Go for it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: zushiba on November 20, 2009, 04:08:32 PM
Post by: zushiba on November 20, 2009, 04:08:32 PM
I don't think I've had as much fun with a theme since back in the early days of Winamp before it supported skinning :D
The darker theme is inspired by (ripped off) from gameriot.
The darker theme is inspired by (ripped off) from gameriot.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: DirtRider on November 20, 2009, 11:24:25 PM
Post by: DirtRider on November 20, 2009, 11:24:25 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 20, 2009, 02:35:16 PM
Make some. :P Teh psd is in the OP. Go for it.
Not much good at doing this type of stuff :'( :P :D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 21, 2009, 10:06:03 AM
Post by: Mick. on November 21, 2009, 10:06:03 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 10, 2009, 07:31:35 AM
Warning: this PSD was made during testing of Curve and a change was made to Curve for the actual RC2 release. The PSD is 2300x664 and the main_block.png in Curve RC2 is 2300x864. You can use the PSD to sort out your custom colour schemes but will need to stretch the middle section of it by 200px in height before saving it as a png. Anyone capable of manipulating PSD's to make usable theme images should have no trouble with this.
Boy! im having a hard time with this. I spent several days figuring out on why the curved corners on the footer didnt appear after an edit. Today i read this post and it fixes the footer.
....but when i change the entire image from 2300x664 to 2300x864, the header goes out of whack.
This is what i did: cntrol, alt & image brings up the image size. Unchecked "constraint proportions" and add an additional 200px in the height.
Hmmmm..... any ideas?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on November 21, 2009, 10:12:11 AM
Post by: butchs on November 21, 2009, 10:12:11 AM
Check a few posts back, on reply 21 Mike Bobbitt posted a corrected main block. :)
It seems to work for me...
It seems to work for me...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 21, 2009, 06:01:51 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 21, 2009, 06:01:51 PM
My own black & white variation www.chevyavalancheclub.com
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 21, 2009, 06:57:53 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 21, 2009, 06:57:53 PM
So what did you need me for? :D That looks good. Wanna remove the custom bits and release it as a default variant?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 21, 2009, 07:01:41 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 21, 2009, 07:01:41 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 21, 2009, 06:57:53 PM
So what did you need me for? :D That looks good. Wanna remove the custom bits and release it as a default variant?
Thanx,...it took me a long time to figure out things so i played a lot with it. This is my very first theme variation. hehehehe....
I will try to package it soon,....
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 21, 2009, 07:21:27 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 21, 2009, 07:21:27 PM
If you want any tips feel free to ask.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on November 21, 2009, 07:28:23 PM
Post by: butchs on November 21, 2009, 07:28:23 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 21, 2009, 06:01:51 PM
My own black & white variation www.chevyavalancheclub.com
Nice job! :)
This has the be the easiest version of SMF to date to make a custom theme with. I love it! O:)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Мel on November 22, 2009, 10:23:38 AM
Post by: Мel on November 22, 2009, 10:23:38 AM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 21, 2009, 06:01:51 PMVery cool! I want this one :)
My own black & white variation www.chevyavalancheclub.com
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 22, 2009, 10:27:13 AM
Post by: Mick. on November 22, 2009, 10:27:13 AM
Quote from: Mel Corey on November 22, 2009, 10:23:38 AMQuote from: BlueDevil on November 21, 2009, 06:01:51 PMVery cool! I want this one :)
My own black & white variation www.chevyavalancheclub.com
Wow thanx man, thats my first theme variation ever.
Im having too much fun doing this that im going to make more. Just one thing tho'..... i need to learn how to package these...lol.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Мel on November 22, 2009, 03:00:52 PM
Post by: Мel on November 22, 2009, 03:00:52 PM
Good luck you out there :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 22, 2009, 06:45:45 PM
Post by: Crip on November 22, 2009, 06:45:45 PM
2 shots of a Curve Variant I just started trying to complete ...
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http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4918/ss1o.png
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9391/ss2e.png
Tool I use ..
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http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2162/colorsyncutitly.png
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http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4918/ss1o.png
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9391/ss2e.png
Tool I use ..
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http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2162/colorsyncutitly.png
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 22, 2009, 07:17:07 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 22, 2009, 07:17:07 PM
Heres my two variations...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 22, 2009, 07:20:41 PM
Post by: Crip on November 22, 2009, 07:20:41 PM
Looks great Mick!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 22, 2009, 07:29:19 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 22, 2009, 07:29:19 PM
Quote from: Crip on November 22, 2009, 07:20:41 PMThanx Crip.
Looks great Mick!
That was hard work but i got it down now. The possibilities in PhotoShop are endless ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 22, 2009, 07:36:19 PM
Post by: Crip on November 22, 2009, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 22, 2009, 07:29:19 PMQuote from: Crip on November 22, 2009, 07:20:41 PMThanx Crip.
Looks great Mick!
That was hard work but i got it down now. The possibilities in PhotoShop are endless ;)
I agree , it is very difficult ...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: gouri on November 23, 2009, 01:21:57 AM
Post by: gouri on November 23, 2009, 01:21:57 AM
Thanks for variations. I will try them. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 23, 2009, 01:55:34 PM
Post by: Crip on November 23, 2009, 01:55:34 PM
Quote
Warning: this PSD was made during testing of Curve and a change was made to Curve for the actual RC2 release. The PSD is 2300x664 and the main_block.png in Curve RC2 is 2300x864. You can use the PSD to sort out your custom colour schemes but will need to stretch the middle section of it by 200px in height before saving it as a png.
Antech , may i ask which is the "(middle section)" of it to stretch 200px in height and or "name" of it??
...... I do not see ''middle section'' in the PSD layers ?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 23, 2009, 03:06:49 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 23, 2009, 03:06:49 PM
The middle. :D The psd has a guide at the top of the footer. (620px down from the top) To make the frame_repeat.png you cut a thin slice across the psd and save as png. Ok, so if you take that slice and expand it to 200px in height, and shove it in between the footer and the rest of the main_block.png, then you get an image 864px high.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 23, 2009, 03:37:37 PM
Post by: Crip on November 23, 2009, 03:37:37 PM
I understand , that's just to complex for Crip to even try..Lol :P
Thanks very much.
Thanks very much.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 23, 2009, 04:57:36 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 23, 2009, 04:57:36 PM
Quote from: Crip on November 23, 2009, 03:37:37 PM
I understand , that's just to complex for Crip to even try..Lol :P
Thanks very much.
I didnt go that route but i will try it. What ive done is, i created and empty transparent box at 2300x864 and transfered every layer from the default .psd attached in the first post.
I was able to save it that way. I kept it as my universal template for other variations.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 23, 2009, 05:18:40 PM
Post by: Crip on November 23, 2009, 05:18:40 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 23, 2009, 04:57:36 PMQuote from: Crip on November 23, 2009, 03:37:37 PM
I understand , that's just to complex for Crip to even try..Lol :P
Thanks very much.
I didnt go that route but i will try it. What ive done is, i created and empty transparent box at 2300x864 and transfered every layer from the default .psd attached in the first post.
Thnx BD , your way seems easiest to me .. I will try that. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 23, 2009, 05:34:52 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 23, 2009, 05:34:52 PM
Quote from: Crip on November 23, 2009, 05:18:40 PM
Thnx BD , your way seems easiest to me .. I will try that. :)
Dont feel bad, im still having trouble packing themes.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Boxer2 on November 24, 2009, 06:48:39 AM
Post by: Boxer2 on November 24, 2009, 06:48:39 AM
Any red combinations???
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Spectrum..!! on November 24, 2009, 12:23:30 PM
Post by: Spectrum..!! on November 24, 2009, 12:23:30 PM
Thanks Antechinus...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: MATTEK on November 24, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
Post by: MATTEK on November 24, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
Do I install this like a package or via FTP?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 24, 2009, 05:38:33 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 24, 2009, 05:38:33 PM
Not a package. If you want to install them as separate themes use the manage and install page under themes and layout. If you want to run them in your default theme location use ftp to overwrite your default files.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 24, 2009, 07:36:30 PM
Post by: Crip on November 24, 2009, 07:36:30 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 23, 2009, 05:34:52 PMQuote from: Crip on November 23, 2009, 05:18:40 PM
Thnx BD , your way seems easiest to me .. I will try that. :)
Dont feel bad, im still having trouble packing themes.
Need any help .zipping a theme just holler @ me , I've zipped a few to date ..Lol.. :P
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 24, 2009, 08:01:32 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 24, 2009, 08:01:32 PM
Quote from: Crip on November 24, 2009, 07:36:30 PM
Need any help .zipping a theme just holler @ me , I've zipped a few to date ..Lol.. :P
I got it, thanx. Arantor suggested to use 7-Zip....and it works just as good. For whatever reason WinZip didnt work for me to pack things.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 24, 2009, 09:23:22 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 24, 2009, 09:23:22 PM
My new project. Man! I love main blocks.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on November 24, 2009, 09:40:54 PM
Post by: butchs on November 24, 2009, 09:40:54 PM
Quote from: Crip on November 24, 2009, 07:36:30 PMQuote from: BlueDevil on November 23, 2009, 05:34:52 PMQuote from: Crip on November 23, 2009, 05:18:40 PM
Thnx BD , your way seems easiest to me .. I will try that. :)
Dont feel bad, im still having trouble packing themes.
Need any help .zipping a theme just holler @ me , I've zipped a few to date ..Lol.. :P
I bring over the file from my Mac to the Windows machine to zip it via Windows. If you do it on your Mac what are you doing it with?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 25, 2009, 12:07:02 PM
Post by: Crip on November 25, 2009, 12:07:02 PM
Quote from: butchs on December 28, 1973, 02:28:05 AM
If you do it on your Mac what are you doing it with?
I use Zipit /*
http://www.maczipit.com/features.html
*/
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Мel on November 25, 2009, 12:45:39 PM
Post by: Мel on November 25, 2009, 12:45:39 PM
Quote from: Boxer2 on November 24, 2009, 06:48:39 AMYeah, would be nice.
Any red combinations???
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: MATTEK on November 25, 2009, 06:25:45 PM
Post by: MATTEK on November 25, 2009, 06:25:45 PM
FavIcon does not with with these themes. Shoudl I reinstall the FavIcon package?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: DirtRider on November 26, 2009, 02:08:52 AM
Post by: DirtRider on November 26, 2009, 02:08:52 AM
Never used that mod just dropped my favicon into my root folder of my forum and that was it
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: DirtRider on November 26, 2009, 02:13:26 AM
Post by: DirtRider on November 26, 2009, 02:13:26 AM
Quote from: Mel Corey on November 25, 2009, 12:45:39 PMQuote from: Boxer2 on November 24, 2009, 06:48:39 AMYeah, would be nice.
Any red combinations???
Same colours as Outline would be cool
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Linda.V on November 26, 2009, 09:07:02 AM
Post by: Linda.V on November 26, 2009, 09:07:02 AM
Quote from: DirtRider on November 26, 2009, 02:13:26 AM
Same colours as Outline would be cool
Yesss, woud be a very nice one too :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: MATTEK on November 26, 2009, 08:43:20 PM
Post by: MATTEK on November 26, 2009, 08:43:20 PM
Quote from: DirtRider on November 26, 2009, 02:08:52 AMAnd that works for all variations?
Never used that mod just dropped my favicon into my root folder of my forum and that was it
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: rjckE on November 26, 2009, 08:50:15 PM
Post by: rjckE on November 26, 2009, 08:50:15 PM
Hello guys, i made a variation of RC2 Curve... Please, take a look : http://www.licuadoscorazones.com.ar/foro/index.php?theme=4
i've already sent it to SMF Themes Database (waiting for aproval)... It will be called Luxemburgues. Stay tuned :)
i've already sent it to SMF Themes Database (waiting for aproval)... It will be called Luxemburgues. Stay tuned :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on November 27, 2009, 12:43:14 AM
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on November 27, 2009, 12:43:14 AM
Most browsers ask for a ./favicon.ico by default, without any need for it to be setup anywhere. So adding a favicon.ico to your root folder works for any webpage, on most if not all modern browsers. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 27, 2009, 08:03:40 AM
Post by: Crip on November 27, 2009, 08:03:40 AM
Quote from: rjckE on November 26, 2009, 08:50:15 PM
Hello guys, i made a variation of RC2 Curve... Please, take a look : http://www.licuadoscorazones.com.ar/foro/index.php?theme=4
i've already sent it to SMF Themes Database (waiting for aproval)... It will be called Luxemburgues. Stay tuned :)
That looks great rjckE , possibly a few more from you? ;)
I have a few submitted & (waiting for approval) here : :
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=15 -- http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=16
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: DirtRider on November 27, 2009, 08:30:52 AM
Post by: DirtRider on November 27, 2009, 08:30:52 AM
Crip the blue one looks very nice
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: rjckE on November 27, 2009, 08:36:49 AM
Post by: rjckE on November 27, 2009, 08:36:49 AM
Quote from: Crip on November 27, 2009, 08:03:40 AMQuote from: rjckE on November 26, 2009, 08:50:15 PM
Hello guys, i made a variation of RC2 Curve... Please, take a look : http://www.licuadoscorazones.com.ar/foro/index.php?theme=4
i've already sent it to SMF Themes Database (waiting for aproval)... It will be called Luxemburgues. Stay tuned :)
That looks great rjckE , possibly a few more from you? ;)
I have a few submitted & (waiting for approval) here : :
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=15 -- http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=16
Possibly yes :D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 27, 2009, 10:01:30 AM
Post by: Mick. on November 27, 2009, 10:01:30 AM
I have 3 variations made http://www.curvevariations.com/demo/
I submitted 1 to the theme site 3 days ago but still unapproved?
I submitted 1 to the theme site 3 days ago but still unapproved?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 27, 2009, 05:12:54 PM
Post by: Crip on November 27, 2009, 05:12:54 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 27, 2009, 10:01:30 AM
I have 3 variations made http://www.curvevariations.com/demo/
I made another ( Burnt Red / Orange Curve variant ...'
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=17
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 27, 2009, 05:14:26 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 27, 2009, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 27, 2009, 10:01:30 AM
I have 3 variations made http://www.curvevariations.com/demo/
I submitted 1 to the theme site 3 days ago but still unapproved?
They can take a week, depending on backlog.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 27, 2009, 05:16:28 PM
Post by: Mick. on November 27, 2009, 05:16:28 PM
Quote from: Crip on November 27, 2009, 05:12:54 PM
I made another ( Burnt Red / Orange Curve variant ...'
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=17
Thats burnt ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 27, 2009, 05:42:01 PM
Post by: Crip on November 27, 2009, 05:42:01 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 27, 2009, 05:14:26 PM
They can take a week, depending on backlog.
Yes indeed , or longer than that before for me ..
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Cado on November 28, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
Post by: Cado on November 28, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
My Curve Edit : http://smftema.com/rc2/index.php?theme=3
link To Theme : http://custom.simplemachines.org/themes/index.php?lemma=2014
link To Theme : http://custom.simplemachines.org/themes/index.php?lemma=2014
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 28, 2009, 08:28:46 AM
Post by: Crip on November 28, 2009, 08:28:46 AM
Quote from: Cado on November 28, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
My Curve Edit : http://smftema.com/rc2/index.php?theme=3
Looks very nice Cado ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on November 28, 2009, 10:54:34 AM
Post by: Mick. on November 28, 2009, 10:54:34 AM
Ant, Crip,
Do you have a default main_block.png with the extra 200px already added? If so, please post the .psd I cant figure out how to slice to add the 200px.
Thanx,
Mick.
Do you have a default main_block.png with the extra 200px already added? If so, please post the .psd I cant figure out how to slice to add the 200px.
Thanx,
Mick.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Linda.V on November 28, 2009, 12:55:26 PM
Post by: Linda.V on November 28, 2009, 12:55:26 PM
Quote from: Cado on November 28, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
My Curve Edit : http://smftema.com/rc2/index.php?theme=3
Very nice, I'd like to have this one too ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: DirtRider on November 28, 2009, 01:01:30 PM
Post by: DirtRider on November 28, 2009, 01:01:30 PM
Quote from: Linda.V on November 28, 2009, 12:55:26 PMQuote from: Cado on November 28, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
My Curve Edit : http://smftema.com/rc2/index.php?theme=3
Very nice, I'd like to have this one too ;)
It is very nice well done
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Cado on November 28, 2009, 01:02:14 PM
Post by: Cado on November 28, 2009, 01:02:14 PM
Quote from: Linda.V on November 28, 2009, 12:55:26 PMLink To Theme file : http://custom.simplemachines.org/themes/index.php?lemma=2014Quote from: Cado on November 28, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
My Curve Edit : http://smftema.com/rc2/index.php?theme=3
Very nice, I'd like to have this one too ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Linda.V on November 28, 2009, 01:04:42 PM
Post by: Linda.V on November 28, 2009, 01:04:42 PM
Yessss... thank you Cado :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Hkan on November 28, 2009, 04:46:01 PM
Post by: Hkan on November 28, 2009, 04:46:01 PM
Quote from: Crip on November 27, 2009, 08:03:40 AMThe 16 is awesome! I really like that. But, if you make a different top section (different mean not default or standart), it'll be better.Quote from: rjckE on November 26, 2009, 08:50:15 PM
Hello guys, i made a variation of RC2 Curve... Please, take a look : http://www.licuadoscorazones.com.ar/foro/index.php?theme=4
i've already sent it to SMF Themes Database (waiting for aproval)... It will be called Luxemburgues. Stay tuned :)
That looks great rjckE , possibly a few more from you? ;)
I have a few submitted & (waiting for approval) here : :
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=15 -- http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=16
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: 7s-1k on November 28, 2009, 05:26:38 PM
Post by: 7s-1k on November 28, 2009, 05:26:38 PM
Quote from: 7s-1k on November 17, 2009, 10:30:35 AM
I just customized the theme :)
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 17, 2009, 12:23:24 PM
THat looks good. Do you mind sharing it?
I don't. But the problem is... I recently have installed some mods on it. So I don't know what should be in it and what not..
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 30, 2009, 02:53:50 PM
Post by: Crip on November 30, 2009, 02:53:50 PM
Quote from: biggboss on November 28, 2009, 04:46:01 PMQuote from: Crip on November 27, 2009, 08:03:40 AMThe 16 is awesome! I really like that. But, if you make a different top section (different mean not default or standart), it'll be better.Quote from: rjckE on November 26, 2009, 08:50:15 PM
Hello guys, i made a variation of RC2 Curve... Please, take a look : http://www.licuadoscorazones.com.ar/foro/index.php?theme=4
i've already sent it to SMF Themes Database (waiting for aproval)... It will be called Luxemburgues. Stay tuned :)
That looks great rjckE , possibly a few more from you? ;)
I have a few submitted & (waiting for approval) here : :
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=15 -- http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=16
I'll see what I can do .... mean while I did 3 or 4 more variants..... age , can't remember :P
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=18
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=19
http://crip.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=20
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 30, 2009, 03:01:47 PM
Post by: Crip on November 30, 2009, 03:01:47 PM
Quote from: 7s-1k on November 28, 2009, 05:26:38 PMQuote from: 7s-1k on November 17, 2009, 10:30:35 AM
I just customized the theme :)Quote from: BlueDevil on November 17, 2009, 12:23:24 PM
THat looks good. Do you mind sharing it?
I don't.
But the problem is... I recently have installed some mods on it. So I don't know what should be in it and what not..
You should setup a different Forum with-NO mods installed where there is none of That.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Nolt on November 30, 2009, 03:54:42 PM
Post by: Nolt on November 30, 2009, 03:54:42 PM
Here is MyWay of curve (its not finished, i have trobules with proper resizing mainblock.psd :/).
Demo of MyWay (http://sprawdzto.frih.org/smf2/)
Demo of MyWay (http://sprawdzto.frih.org/smf2/)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on November 30, 2009, 04:50:56 PM
Post by: Crip on November 30, 2009, 04:50:56 PM
Quote from: Nolt on November 30, 2009, 03:54:42 PM
Here is MyWay of curve (its not finished, i have trobules with proper resizing mainblock.psd :/).
Demo of MyWay (http://sprawdzto.frih.org/smf2/)
Nice Nolt!
that main_block really needs 200px Xtra or the footer will not show>> 2300px × 864px
I do ::
....just copy + paste on a transparent .Doc @ 2300px × 864px >> Free Transform >> [-] drag it up & [=] drag it down ..
..that gives you those missing 200px
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Nolt on November 30, 2009, 06:16:48 PM
Post by: Nolt on November 30, 2009, 06:16:48 PM
I will try this, thanks for advice and comment.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Akyhne on November 30, 2009, 09:15:52 PM
Post by: Akyhne on November 30, 2009, 09:15:52 PM
Quote from: Chas Large on November 18, 2009, 09:26:32 AMThere is a Curve variation on the way to SMF 1, if it gets approved.
This may not be exactly the right place to post this question, so apologies. Perhaps I should start a new topic?
I would like to use the theme graphics with 1.1.10 until 2.0 RC? full public gold is available. Is there a simple way to do this? Could I just make a copy of my core theme and then replace the graphics with those in the OP? Or is there much more to it than that?
Quote from: zushiba on November 18, 2009, 05:31:56 PMOne of the coolest themes I ever saw! Kudos.
I believe I've finished my little redesign of the Prince of Darkness variant.
EDIT: Ooops forgot to show the menu.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on November 30, 2009, 11:57:05 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 30, 2009, 11:57:05 PM
Ok peeps, I've remade the main_block.psd with the extra height for RC2, etc. Sorry about the delay. The new version (2300x864) has replaced the old version (2300x664) in the OP of this thread.
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=347195.0;attach=125872
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=347195.0;attach=125872
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 01, 2009, 10:12:43 AM
Post by: Crip on December 01, 2009, 10:12:43 AM
Thanks mucho Antech , it's much appreciated :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: NoPasaran on December 01, 2009, 05:19:55 PM
Post by: NoPasaran on December 01, 2009, 05:19:55 PM
please
black and white ;D
black and white ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on December 01, 2009, 06:16:56 PM
Post by: Mick. on December 01, 2009, 06:16:56 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on November 30, 2009, 11:57:05 PM
Ok peeps, I've remade the main_block.psd with the extra height for RC2, etc. Sorry about the delay. The new version (2300x864) has replaced the old version (2300x664) in the OP of this thread.
Excellent. You rock man!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smp420 on December 01, 2009, 07:57:08 PM
Post by: smp420 on December 01, 2009, 07:57:08 PM
Quote from: BlueDevil on November 22, 2009, 07:17:07 PMAre these available I would like to use them.
Heres my two variations...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: LC on December 01, 2009, 08:02:15 PM
Post by: LC on December 01, 2009, 08:02:15 PM
Very sexy themes Antechinus. I like. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Sordell Media on December 02, 2009, 02:19:21 AM
Post by: Sordell Media on December 02, 2009, 02:19:21 AM
I don't quite get this PSD stuff as I'm not a graphics guy.... how does the PSD translate into the forum theme? Is it setup with layers or something to easily export the individual graphics, or something else?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Marcus Forsberg on December 02, 2009, 03:12:47 AM
Post by: Marcus Forsberg on December 02, 2009, 03:12:47 AM
Sordell Media, you open it with Adobe Photoshop and from there you are able to edit each individual layer of main_block.png to customize your theme (Or whatever the PSD you have is).
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: feline on December 02, 2009, 07:56:09 AM
Post by: feline on December 02, 2009, 07:56:09 AM
PSD is the short form and file extension for Photoshop Documents.
From Photoshop you have to save that as main_block.png to uses it in SMF Themes.
Fel
From Photoshop you have to save that as main_block.png to uses it in SMF Themes.
Fel
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on December 04, 2009, 06:30:44 AM
Post by: lizsan on December 04, 2009, 06:30:44 AM
Is there a way to obtain the original version? I would like to add some new features to the images..
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 04, 2009, 06:54:31 AM
Post by: Antechinus on December 04, 2009, 06:54:31 AM
The original psd for the main_block image is attached to the OP of this thread. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Brettflan on December 06, 2009, 02:44:51 AM
Post by: Brettflan on December 06, 2009, 02:44:51 AM
Just as an example of what can be done to Curve with only CSS and image changes, here's a theme I'm working on:
(http://img99.imageshack.us/i/twcurveinprogress.png/)
Before anyone asks, I'm creating it solely for a client and therefore it won't be made available to others. I just wanted to give another example of what's possible with a Curve variation. :)
(http://img99.imageshack.us/i/twcurveinprogress.png/)Before anyone asks, I'm creating it solely for a client and therefore it won't be made available to others. I just wanted to give another example of what's possible with a Curve variation. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 06, 2009, 04:02:00 AM
Post by: Antechinus on December 06, 2009, 04:02:00 AM
Oh a lot more is possible than that. As soon as I can take a break from working on Curve itself I'll be making another theme or two. ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Brettflan on December 06, 2009, 05:10:34 AM
Post by: Brettflan on December 06, 2009, 05:10:34 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on December 06, 2009, 04:02:00 AMIndeed, it was just an example.
Oh a lot more is possible than that.
Quote from: Antechinus on December 06, 2009, 04:02:00 AMCool, I'm looking forward to them. :)
As soon as I can take a break from working on Curve itself I'll be making another theme or two. ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Akyhne on December 06, 2009, 09:53:52 AM
Post by: Akyhne on December 06, 2009, 09:53:52 AM
Both my themes are made without editing any template file, besides the note about the theme in the bottom.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Mick. on December 06, 2009, 12:27:22 PM
Post by: Mick. on December 06, 2009, 12:27:22 PM
@ smp420
These attached themes are not approved by SMF.
These attached themes are not approved by SMF.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smp420 on December 06, 2009, 12:32:47 PM
Post by: smp420 on December 06, 2009, 12:32:47 PM
Thank you very much the only thing keeping me from making a new site is I couldnt find a theme.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 06, 2009, 01:49:07 PM
Post by: Crip on December 06, 2009, 01:49:07 PM
Quote from: Brettflan on December 06, 2009, 02:44:51 AM
Just as an example of what can be done to Curve with only CSS and image changes, here's a theme I'm working on:
Before anyone asks, I'm creating it solely for a client and therefore it won't be made available to others. I just wanted to give another example of what's possible with a Curve variation. :)
That is looking really nice bro , good work on that. ;)
.. once i made an old RC2 / RC3 ?.. years ago called "Woody"
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: zushiba on December 08, 2009, 11:40:52 AM
Post by: zushiba on December 08, 2009, 11:40:52 AM
I'm on my 4th re-theme of Curve.
This is a design I'm working on for my girlfriend Fire Emblem roleplay board.
There's a lot of little things that had to be changed and I've ended up making a lot of changes to BoardIndex.template.php
This is a design I'm working on for my girlfriend Fire Emblem roleplay board.
There's a lot of little things that had to be changed and I've ended up making a lot of changes to BoardIndex.template.php
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 08, 2009, 01:48:38 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 08, 2009, 01:48:38 PM
That's class. I like it. :) Good to see people starting to get a bit more adventurous. ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on December 08, 2009, 04:08:51 PM
Post by: butchs on December 08, 2009, 04:08:51 PM
I temporally added some snow and light animation courtesy of Treetop Climber along with a bunch of php edits to my theme.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Akyhne on December 08, 2009, 06:43:23 PM
Post by: Akyhne on December 08, 2009, 06:43:23 PM
Quote from: zushiba on December 08, 2009, 11:40:52 AMNice theme, but you should be asking before stealing my admin and mod stars.
I'm on my 4th re-theme of Curve.
This is a design I'm working on for my girlfriend Fire Emblem roleplay board.
There's a lot of little things that had to be changed and I've ended up making a lot of changes to BoardIndex.template.php
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: markus0868 on December 09, 2009, 01:13:50 PM
Post by: markus0868 on December 09, 2009, 01:13:50 PM
Hello,
i have changed from smf 1.1.10 to smf 2 RC2.2.
In the 1.1.10 i haved the Dilber MC Theme with colour changer.
Your Themes are very nice but my girl-friend says "it`s all so dark"
(my favorite is the chocolate and karamell)
Now my question:
is it possible to make a theme with colour changer how Dilber MC with the standard curve Theme?
Maybe with lighter colours and the colours where you haved made.
You know Dilber MC? lightnavy, lightblue, lightsilver, lightbrown, lightgolden, lightviolett, lightgreen, lightlilac, lightred etc.
I haved make a colour-change test by myself............forgett it.............i`m not a code freak.
Thanks for answers and happy Pre-Christmas-time
Markus
i have changed from smf 1.1.10 to smf 2 RC2.2.
In the 1.1.10 i haved the Dilber MC Theme with colour changer.
Your Themes are very nice but my girl-friend says "it`s all so dark"
(my favorite is the chocolate and karamell)
Now my question:
is it possible to make a theme with colour changer how Dilber MC with the standard curve Theme?
Maybe with lighter colours and the colours where you haved made.
You know Dilber MC? lightnavy, lightblue, lightsilver, lightbrown, lightgolden, lightviolett, lightgreen, lightlilac, lightred etc.
I haved make a colour-change test by myself............forgett it.............i`m not a code freak.
Thanks for answers and happy Pre-Christmas-time
Markus
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Akyhne on December 09, 2009, 01:32:32 PM
Post by: Akyhne on December 09, 2009, 01:32:32 PM
It is actually pretty easy to make a multi-color theme. I just made one. But I'm not sure if there is any official guide on how to do it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: markus0868 on December 09, 2009, 01:47:46 PM
Post by: markus0868 on December 09, 2009, 01:47:46 PM
yes i think its very easy for you :D
My Problem was the codeplaces. Where ist the place in the theme who i must change?
I need a handbook for the sections in the theme and the names from the sections.
I have maked a colour-change (learning by doing). I have changed some hex-Adresses but i have don´t see anything in the theme.
Only when i have changed windowbg, Backrounds etc. can i see another colour.
I have no plan what i do. The changing needs a very lot of time.
I´ve seen a theme generator. That was nice! But only for the smf 1.1.x. Not for my smf 2 RC2.2
Sorry for my english, i know........grammatics, vokables ::) but i think you know what i mean.
Greetings Markus
My Problem was the codeplaces. Where ist the place in the theme who i must change?
I need a handbook for the sections in the theme and the names from the sections.
I have maked a colour-change (learning by doing). I have changed some hex-Adresses but i have don´t see anything in the theme.
Only when i have changed windowbg, Backrounds etc. can i see another colour.
I have no plan what i do. The changing needs a very lot of time.
I´ve seen a theme generator. That was nice! But only for the smf 1.1.x. Not for my smf 2 RC2.2
Sorry for my english, i know........grammatics, vokables ::) but i think you know what i mean.
Greetings Markus
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 09, 2009, 02:46:13 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 09, 2009, 02:46:13 PM
A multi theme is on my list of things to do but I think there is at least one available for RC2 already. I'll be updating an RC1 multi at the weekend, but that one is dark too. :D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: markus0868 on December 09, 2009, 04:34:58 PM
Post by: markus0868 on December 09, 2009, 04:34:58 PM
oh fine!
when you have time under the christmas-tree..........i´m waiting for your new theme. ;D
My girl-friend wants to have light colours how Dilber MC. And i think too, it´s looks more friendly
for a forum. But it´s not a problem when i have a Multicolour-Theme.
Important for me is the standard theme!
In my smf 1.1.11 with Dilber MC i haved ever problems with mods. And now with the standard curve
this time no problems! It´s better when the theme has no own Boardindex etc.
Much greetings
Markus
when you have time under the christmas-tree..........i´m waiting for your new theme. ;D
My girl-friend wants to have light colours how Dilber MC. And i think too, it´s looks more friendly
for a forum. But it´s not a problem when i have a Multicolour-Theme.
Important for me is the standard theme!
In my smf 1.1.11 with Dilber MC i haved ever problems with mods. And now with the standard curve
this time no problems! It´s better when the theme has no own Boardindex etc.
Much greetings
Markus
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smp420 on December 09, 2009, 06:00:23 PM
Post by: smp420 on December 09, 2009, 06:00:23 PM
Quote from: Akyhne on December 09, 2009, 01:32:32 PMThis should work for RC2 http://docs.simplemachines.org/index.php?topic=1516
It is actually pretty easy to make a multi-color theme. I just made one. But I'm not sure if there is any official guide on how to do it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 09, 2009, 06:14:08 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 09, 2009, 06:14:08 PM
That doc confused the hell out of me when I first wanted to make a 2.0 multi. Never could make heads or tails of it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Akyhne on December 09, 2009, 06:14:52 PM
Post by: Akyhne on December 09, 2009, 06:14:52 PM
Quote from: markus0868 on December 09, 2009, 04:34:58 PMIt's actually dark, as my other themes.
oh fine!
when you have time under the christmas-tree..........i´m waiting for your new theme. ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smp420 on December 09, 2009, 06:38:21 PM
Post by: smp420 on December 09, 2009, 06:38:21 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on December 09, 2009, 06:14:08 PMIt is confusing I think it should be rewritten or made into a mod
That doc confused the hell out of me when I first wanted to make a 2.0 multi. Never could make heads or tails of it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: markus0868 on December 10, 2009, 04:49:47 AM
Post by: markus0868 on December 10, 2009, 04:49:47 AM
Sorry for my (mabe unprovesionell) question,
but it is not possible to make a theme generator where i can load
a standard curve theme in an change the colours how i will?
After the change i reload the File on my server and can change the theme in the ACP?
Whif this method can Dummies (how i) make a colour change byself.
but it is not possible to make a theme generator where i can load
a standard curve theme in an change the colours how i will?
After the change i reload the File on my server and can change the theme in the ACP?
Whif this method can Dummies (how i) make a colour change byself.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 08:10:08 AM
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 08:10:08 AM
It sure would be nice to have the .psd file for the {menu_gfx.psd} ==> share anyone ? ;) :-[
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Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on December 26, 2009, 11:46:18 AM
Post by: butchs on December 26, 2009, 11:46:18 AM
You can try mine if you like? I did not get the default colors exactly right and my buttons are differant sizes because I wanted to make them look like they are being pushed. At least it is a starting point.
:o
:o
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 11:49:12 AM
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 11:49:12 AM
Thank you butchs ;)
.......but it has no layers ..
.......but it has no layers ..
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on December 26, 2009, 03:38:51 PM
Post by: butchs on December 26, 2009, 03:38:51 PM
Sorry about that. I must have messed it up. Luckily, I keep a zip backup of my masters. I reloaded the attachment and the new one has layers. :'(
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 03:44:42 PM
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 03:44:42 PM
Yes --
i can edit that one .. thanks again butchs :)
i can edit that one .. thanks again butchs :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 04:14:19 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 04:14:19 PM
I'll make an exact copy of the original with styles and everything.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 05:05:54 PM
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 05:05:54 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 04:14:19 PM
I'll make an exact copy of the original with styles and everything.
Wow thanks Antech :)
i made this one from the one butchs shared .. it is workable i think ?
Copy_Attached
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 05:16:18 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 05:16:18 PM
That's pretty close. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 05:20:21 PM
Post by: Crip on December 26, 2009, 05:20:21 PM
Yeah i did try ---
made this theme from Default .png files --
http://demo.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=31
made this theme from Default .png files --
http://demo.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=31
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 05:24:20 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 05:24:20 PM
Hey I like that. Pretty classy look there.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: DirtRider on December 27, 2009, 02:48:59 AM
Post by: DirtRider on December 27, 2009, 02:48:59 AM
Quote from: Crip on December 26, 2009, 05:20:21 PM
Yeah i did try ---
made this theme from Default .png files --
http://demo.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=31
So where can I get a copy of this one then
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 27, 2009, 05:09:40 AM
Post by: Crip on December 27, 2009, 05:09:40 AM
Quote from: DirtRider on December 27, 2009, 02:48:59 AMup at the Themes area ...Quote from: Crip on December 26, 2009, 05:20:21 PM
Yeah i did try ---
made this theme from Default .png files --
http://demo.jpr62.com/index.php?theme=31
So where can I get a copy of this one then
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 27, 2009, 07:25:06 AM
Post by: Crip on December 27, 2009, 07:25:06 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 05:16:18 PM
That's pretty close. :)
... > close but terrible jagged edges , looks very bad actually.. >:(
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 28, 2009, 10:19:54 AM
Post by: Crip on December 28, 2009, 10:19:54 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on December 26, 2009, 04:14:19 PM
I'll make an exact copy of the original with styles and everything.
Bump -- Lol .. i'm desperate . :P
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Marcus Forsberg on December 28, 2009, 10:21:47 AM
Post by: Marcus Forsberg on December 28, 2009, 10:21:47 AM
If you're too busy, Ant, I can give it a go. Shouldn't be too hard, methinks. The hard part was main_block.psd, which you made brilliantly. :D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 28, 2009, 04:33:44 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 28, 2009, 04:33:44 PM
I'll do it today. Just let me get some more coffee into me. ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 29, 2009, 04:42:26 AM
Post by: Crip on December 29, 2009, 04:42:26 AM
.... thanks a lot Antech -- :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 29, 2009, 06:39:51 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 29, 2009, 06:39:51 PM
Sorry for the delay. I've zipped the menu_gfx.psd and attached it to the OP.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on December 30, 2009, 04:48:30 AM
Post by: Crip on December 30, 2009, 04:48:30 AM
Thanks Bro :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smith_13 on December 30, 2009, 07:12:06 AM
Post by: smith_13 on December 30, 2009, 07:12:06 AM
hey how do you guys manage to optimize the main_block.png to original 9KB? I can do only 23KB with pngGauntlet.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Akyhne on December 30, 2009, 07:59:15 AM
Post by: Akyhne on December 30, 2009, 07:59:15 AM
Did you save it in 8-bit color?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smith_13 on December 30, 2009, 08:09:51 AM
Post by: smith_13 on December 30, 2009, 08:09:51 AM
well that helps thanks! 13.2KB from PS, 8.96KB from pngGauntlet! ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: dedalus on December 30, 2009, 12:17:48 PM
Post by: dedalus on December 30, 2009, 12:17:48 PM
Thanks for the beautiful themes, Antechinus... as usual !
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on December 30, 2009, 04:26:24 PM
Post by: Antechinus on December 30, 2009, 04:26:24 PM
Quote from: smith_13 on December 30, 2009, 07:12:06 AM
hey how do you guys manage to optimize the main_block.png to original 9KB? I can do only 23KB with pngGauntlet.
The best trick is to use Fireworks instead of Photoshop. This is handy if you need a transparent background but you still want rounded corners or angled points (like the menu-gfx.png). Photoshop will only do png-8 with binary transparency like gif's, which means you get jaggy rounded corners and angled lines unless you use a background matte. That's fine for some images but not optimal for others.
I'm more used to working in PS so what I normally do is make the image in PS first and save as png-24. I then open that in Fireworks and select PNG-8 > Alpha transparency > Exact palette > Rebuild.
This will give a png-8 that has partial (alpha) transparency just like a png-24 or png-32, but with a much smaller file size and with true transparency in IE6. I then run that through PNGGauntlet on the default settings for extra crunchy goodness. :)
Note that there are a couple of catches. First is that any pixels with partial transparency will not display in IE6. It will only show fully opaque or fully transparent pixels. Partially transparent pixels will show as fully transparent, which means rounded corners will look like a gif without matte in IE6. Second catch is that images with a large colour range and gradients may give stripey gradients since Fireworks determines the final colour palette by itself. You cannot specify a final palette. It is still a very useful trick though and worth trying.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: butchs on December 30, 2009, 09:38:23 PM
Post by: butchs on December 30, 2009, 09:38:23 PM
Yuk, I do not have that. I am on a budget. Anything free that can round corners? Otherwise anyone in the mood that has Fireworks wants to round my corners for me? ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Hkan on January 01, 2010, 07:44:53 AM
Post by: Hkan on January 01, 2010, 07:44:53 AM
Is Fireworks, Adobe Fireworks? Or another product? I mean, is there another brand that produces Fireworks?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on January 01, 2010, 07:11:40 PM
Post by: Antechinus on January 01, 2010, 07:11:40 PM
Yes, Adobe Fireworks.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smith_13 on January 02, 2010, 04:24:39 AM
Post by: smith_13 on January 02, 2010, 04:24:39 AM
Thanks Antechinus. I'll post a screenshot of my green version soon! :) Nothing special, just a few minor color changes. I did it for my eco club.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on January 03, 2010, 05:34:41 AM
Post by: lizsan on January 03, 2010, 05:34:41 AM
I have a question about 'prince of Darkness' theme.
1) How can I change the white editor area to what is in the other text areas (with grey background and that gold border around)? See attachment.
2) Also I can add space between the button row and the similes.
3) Why is the spoiler tag looking weird?
4) How can I change the icons to other?
5) How do I make the editor area wider?
6) Also how do i make the quick editor on default shown without need to toggle into view?
Thanks in advance!
1) How can I change the white editor area to what is in the other text areas (with grey background and that gold border around)? See attachment.
2) Also I can add space between the button row and the similes.
3) Why is the spoiler tag looking weird?
4) How can I change the icons to other?
5) How do I make the editor area wider?
6) Also how do i make the quick editor on default shown without need to toggle into view?
Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on January 03, 2010, 06:16:19 AM
Post by: Antechinus on January 03, 2010, 06:16:19 AM
1/ I get the impression you just tried to copy the images and css to your default theme. If you check the theme on my demo site all textareas are the same.
2/ I have no idea. I was wondering that myself but the buttons are generated by javascript which is not my forte. I didn't code that bit. It's default RC2 code.
3/ Because whoever coded the mod didn't provide styling for it. Suggest asking them about it.
4/ Look in the images/bbc folder.
5/ That requires hacking Sources/Post.php and some css editing. There's a thread on it fairly recently. Would have to run a search to find it.
6/ Profile > Look and layout > Quick Reply > Show on by default.
2/ I have no idea. I was wondering that myself but the buttons are generated by javascript which is not my forte. I didn't code that bit. It's default RC2 code.
3/ Because whoever coded the mod didn't provide styling for it. Suggest asking them about it.
4/ Look in the images/bbc folder.
5/ That requires hacking Sources/Post.php and some css editing. There's a thread on it fairly recently. Would have to run a search to find it.
6/ Profile > Look and layout > Quick Reply > Show on by default.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on January 03, 2010, 07:07:27 AM
Post by: lizsan on January 03, 2010, 07:07:27 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on January 03, 2010, 06:16:19 AM
1/ I get the impression you just tried to copy the images and css to your default theme. If you check the theme on my demo site all textareas are the same.
Thank you for the quick respond.
I don't understand? Why is the editor on reply page white in its background? I haven't done any edits to the css or files that I know? I just uploaded the theme and that's it and set it as default theme..?? How can I fix this?
I tried re-uploading/installing it and its the same!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on January 03, 2010, 02:45:40 PM
Post by: Antechinus on January 03, 2010, 02:45:40 PM
Ok I'll look into it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: feline on January 03, 2010, 02:51:01 PM
Post by: feline on January 03, 2010, 02:51:01 PM
5) see this topic: http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=348327.0
Fel
Fel
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on January 04, 2010, 02:19:08 AM
Post by: lizsan on January 04, 2010, 02:19:08 AM
Quote from: feline on January 03, 2010, 02:51:01 PM
5) see this topic: http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=348327.0
Fel
I cannot see this!
Quote from: Antechinus on January 03, 2010, 02:45:40 PM
Ok I'll look into it.
I can add that its looks normal on the quick reply editor and when I edit on the page, the white background appear when I am on the reply page. Can mods have done this? The mods I have are:
1. SimplePortal 2.3.1
2. ResizeImagesToFitScreen 0.1.5
3. Spoiler Tag 0.7a
4. SubAccounts Mod 1.0.0
5. Balloon-Shaped Frame Message
6. SMF Arcade 2.5 RC1
7. Tagging System 2.2.1
8. Default_Membergroup 1.0.0.3
9. SMF Ranks 1.1
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: SN on January 04, 2010, 11:46:33 PM
Post by: SN on January 04, 2010, 11:46:33 PM
off topic: what is ''9. SMF Ranks 1.1'' can anyone link me to that mod please
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on January 05, 2010, 06:19:55 AM
Post by: lizsan on January 05, 2010, 06:19:55 AM
Quote from: SN on January 04, 2010, 11:46:33 PM
off topic: what is ''9. SMF Ranks 1.1'' can anyone link me to that mod please
Sure, look at http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=94370.0
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on January 05, 2010, 01:02:40 PM
Post by: lizsan on January 05, 2010, 01:02:40 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on January 03, 2010, 02:45:40 PM
Ok I'll look into it.
I have some more details, when I click on the 'toggle view' button (the 'A' in red) the editor turns normal (that is show the gray background and gold border) but this is not automatic when I click on 'reply'.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on January 05, 2010, 02:57:58 PM
Post by: Antechinus on January 05, 2010, 02:57:58 PM
So is it normal when you are on BBC editor or is it normal when you are on the WYSIWYG editor?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on January 06, 2010, 02:36:21 AM
Post by: lizsan on January 06, 2010, 02:36:21 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on January 05, 2010, 02:57:58 PM
So is it normal when you are on BBC editor or is it normal when you are on the WYSIWYG editor?
I found it, It was because the WYSIWYG was enabled. All is as it should!
I also have one more question. How can you change the heading picture (in each category) I would like to find that image and add an item to it..
How do I change the border around the board to fit the new background? I change the background but the border at the corners and the below the board is still of the previous color/background.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: ~DS~ on January 06, 2010, 03:59:42 PM
Post by: ~DS~ on January 06, 2010, 03:59:42 PM
I just tested your demo site...I have to say I'm quite impressed. What mod did you use to switch themes without going to the profile like the links you did on the top right of the demo site. Looking one for myself for RC2 test site.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on January 06, 2010, 05:22:36 PM
Post by: Antechinus on January 06, 2010, 05:22:36 PM
Quote from: lizsan on January 06, 2010, 02:36:21 AMQuote from: Antechinus on January 05, 2010, 02:57:58 PM
So is it normal when you are on BBC editor or is it normal when you are on the WYSIWYG editor?I don't know, is that a setting you change in admin? I want it as it looks on your forum..
I found it, It was because the WYSIWYG was enabled. All is as it should!
Must admit I didn't test with the wysiwyg editor as I prefer the bbc editor myself. I'll fix that for RC3.
QuoteI also have one more question. How can you change the heading picture (in each category) I would like to find that image and add an item to it..
How do I change the border around the board to fit the new background? I change the background but the border at the corners and the below the board is still of the previous color/background.
You mean the hex pattern header bars for each category? They are part of the main_block.png. If you want to add another image to the bars on the left side of the text it would actually be easiest to call it by html in the category name in admin.
Which border do you mean, exactly?
Dismal, I didn't use a mod. I just added the direct url's to the different themes in the news section of admin. You can code them into the template anywhere too, of course.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: nivlac on January 08, 2010, 01:36:37 PM
Post by: nivlac on January 08, 2010, 01:36:37 PM
Antechinus,
I have created my first theme variation, based on the Curve 2.0 RC2 theme, and reading your posts helped me considerably, so I must give you a big thanks. THANKS!
I modified the main block and menu files and a couple of others, but used the default icons. I packaged it according to the instructions in the SMF documentation, but didn't know for certain if that applied to 2.0 RC2. It is called Aqua Blues and here's a screen shot of the forum I made if for, which is using Simple Portal.
I don't personally know anyone that could test install it for me to see if i got the packaging right and if there are any bugs, and I was wondering if you would before I make it available for others to use, and if so what procedure do I need to follow?
Thanks...
I have created my first theme variation, based on the Curve 2.0 RC2 theme, and reading your posts helped me considerably, so I must give you a big thanks. THANKS!
I modified the main block and menu files and a couple of others, but used the default icons. I packaged it according to the instructions in the SMF documentation, but didn't know for certain if that applied to 2.0 RC2. It is called Aqua Blues and here's a screen shot of the forum I made if for, which is using Simple Portal.
I don't personally know anyone that could test install it for me to see if i got the packaging right and if there are any bugs, and I was wondering if you would before I make it available for others to use, and if so what procedure do I need to follow?
Thanks...
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on January 09, 2010, 06:11:43 PM
Post by: Antechinus on January 09, 2010, 06:11:43 PM
Just try to install it on a test site and see if it works. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on January 10, 2010, 01:43:34 PM
Post by: Crip on January 10, 2010, 01:43:34 PM
Quote from: Dismal Shadow on January 06, 2010, 03:59:42 PM
I must ask , why is it you see fit to remove my Copyright's from my Modern-Light Theme ??
http://thetwoworldsforum.com/
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: ~DS~ on January 10, 2010, 01:57:42 PM
Post by: ~DS~ on January 10, 2010, 01:57:42 PM
Quote from: Crip on January 10, 2010, 01:43:34 PM:o :oQuote from: Dismal Shadow on January 06, 2010, 03:59:42 PM
I must ask , why is it you see fit to remove my Copyright's from my Modern-Light Theme ??
http://thetwoworldsforum.com/
I don't see how or why it was removed...I haven't edited the theme.
I ran a test here on my demo site: http://test.nathan-source.com/
It's there but how the hell did it removed on my site? I would be glad to put it back but I don't know how.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: ~DS~ on January 11, 2010, 12:11:00 AM
Post by: ~DS~ on January 11, 2010, 12:11:00 AM
Bump, would really like to copyright footer by Crip. Should I attach the template.index.php?
EDIT: I have fixed it and it was not there while editing so I add it back thank to Sleepy Arcade who provide me the fix. The cause of this is unknown cause by the mod.
EDIT: I have fixed it and it was not there while editing so I add it back thank to Sleepy Arcade who provide me the fix. The cause of this is unknown cause by the mod.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: grafitus on January 11, 2010, 06:47:30 AM
Post by: grafitus on January 11, 2010, 06:47:30 AM
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: ~DS~ on January 11, 2010, 07:44:53 AM
Post by: ~DS~ on January 11, 2010, 07:44:53 AM
Quote from: grafitus... on January 11, 2010, 06:47:30 AMSo you are the creator of the theme?
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: nivlac on January 11, 2010, 10:08:55 PM
Post by: nivlac on January 11, 2010, 10:08:55 PM
Antechinus,
Installed a copy of SMF to my old limping LAMP server and got it running, then installed the theme without a hitch, so it should work elsewhere. I've attached a copy for those interested.
Since it is based on the Curve theme, Aqua Blues works with SMF 2.0 RC2 and Simple Portal 2.3.1; and for those using Dynamic Member List 2.0, I included a modified background graphic to match.
Please note that this is my first theme and I can not guarantee it will work as it did on my test server, nor can I guarantee I can help anyone fix a problem, should they encounter one, but I will try.
Again, big thanks for your help and knowledge via these posts.
nivlac
EDIT: I finished the Aqua Blues theme and another one, Red Gold. I've attached both of them here for anyone to use.
Thanks...
Aqua Blues
Red Gold
Installed a copy of SMF to my old limping LAMP server and got it running, then installed the theme without a hitch, so it should work elsewhere. I've attached a copy for those interested.
Since it is based on the Curve theme, Aqua Blues works with SMF 2.0 RC2 and Simple Portal 2.3.1; and for those using Dynamic Member List 2.0, I included a modified background graphic to match.
Please note that this is my first theme and I can not guarantee it will work as it did on my test server, nor can I guarantee I can help anyone fix a problem, should they encounter one, but I will try.
Again, big thanks for your help and knowledge via these posts.
nivlac
EDIT: I finished the Aqua Blues theme and another one, Red Gold. I've attached both of them here for anyone to use.
Thanks...
Aqua Blues
Red Gold
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on January 11, 2010, 11:11:27 PM
Post by: Antechinus on January 11, 2010, 11:11:27 PM
Ok, it seems to work without problems judging by a quick test but I have some recommendations.
1/ The copyright is almost illegible so the colours should be changed there.
2/ The css for quote and code blocks styling is still default Curve and doesn't really match the theme too well IMO. Suggest altering the colours to suit.
3/ The zip is full of Thumbs.db files, which serve no purpose and bloat the size of the zip. It's best to remove them after zipping. This is a requirement for any themes that are submitted to the Theme Site.
4/ The main_block.png and menu_gfx.png images add up to 237kb, which is a lot. If you save them as png-8 (Save for Web and Devices options in Photoshop) with a restricted palette you can get the size down to 45kb for the two images combined. This is going to give much better cache times and less bandwidth usage for any site using the theme. It's always a good idea to try different optimisation options and see what you can get.
5/ For general distribution it is best to not include image folders for things that a lot of people may not want, so if you were going for a formal submission to the Theme Site you would remove the sp and mgallery folders.
I haven't changed any of the css (your theme after all) but I've removed the unnecessary files and optimised the two png's I mentioned. Zip size comes down from 776kb to 317kb.
1/ The copyright is almost illegible so the colours should be changed there.
2/ The css for quote and code blocks styling is still default Curve and doesn't really match the theme too well IMO. Suggest altering the colours to suit.
3/ The zip is full of Thumbs.db files, which serve no purpose and bloat the size of the zip. It's best to remove them after zipping. This is a requirement for any themes that are submitted to the Theme Site.
4/ The main_block.png and menu_gfx.png images add up to 237kb, which is a lot. If you save them as png-8 (Save for Web and Devices options in Photoshop) with a restricted palette you can get the size down to 45kb for the two images combined. This is going to give much better cache times and less bandwidth usage for any site using the theme. It's always a good idea to try different optimisation options and see what you can get.
5/ For general distribution it is best to not include image folders for things that a lot of people may not want, so if you were going for a formal submission to the Theme Site you would remove the sp and mgallery folders.
I haven't changed any of the css (your theme after all) but I've removed the unnecessary files and optimised the two png's I mentioned. Zip size comes down from 776kb to 317kb.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Forbs on January 12, 2010, 03:23:35 AM
Post by: Forbs on January 12, 2010, 03:23:35 AM
Thanks Antechinus :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: nivlac on January 12, 2010, 11:40:02 AM
Post by: nivlac on January 12, 2010, 11:40:02 AM
I appreciate your suggestions. I had removed the thumbs from the zip and then realized I needed to change something else and when I re-zipped, I forgot to remove the thumbs. D'oh!
Thanks for removing the extra folders. I totally missed that and I'll make the other changes you suggested. The problems with the copyright section is that the CSS used in the Curve theme for that is the body tag which appears on a lighter background in many places. If I find the place(s) in the code I can give the copyright its own code and separate them., as should have been done in the Curve theme. I guess someone either overlooked it or they didn't want to make it too easy for us.
So, taking a short cut, I downloaded the zip you fixed, and replaced mine with it so it wouldn't get downloaded. As soon as I fix the CSS, I'll upload the new version.
I truly appreciate your help.
Edit: I don't know where my head is today. The copyright is there because the forum I used to create the theme is using the Custom Copyright 1.2 mod so the shared body tag issue lies there, and not with the Curve theme or its coders. My apologies for making such an assumption. The copyright code was inserted by that mod into the default theme which i used to make Aqua Blues, so I suppose other mod code could be in there as well, if index.template.php was modified by any mods.
I guess that is a lesson for me. Never create a theme unless it is on a clean install of SMF or you'll get extra junk. So...
I've since made a clean install of SMF 2.0 RC2 with no mods so that will eliminate extra folder and code problems, in the future. However, the links are presenting the same problem in that the links in the footer use the a tag, as does the rest of the theme, which has links on light and dark backgrounds.
I'm developing a new respect for you and other theme coders. Okay, all coders. It can be difficult tracking down a problem. Especially for a novice such as myself. I currently know just enough to drive myself crazy. :P
Thanks for removing the extra folders. I totally missed that and I'll make the other changes you suggested. The problems with the copyright section is that the CSS used in the Curve theme for that is the body tag which appears on a lighter background in many places. If I find the place(s) in the code I can give the copyright its own code and separate them.
So, taking a short cut, I downloaded the zip you fixed, and replaced mine with it so it wouldn't get downloaded. As soon as I fix the CSS, I'll upload the new version.
I truly appreciate your help.
Edit: I don't know where my head is today. The copyright is there because the forum I used to create the theme is using the Custom Copyright 1.2 mod so the shared body tag issue lies there, and not with the Curve theme or its coders. My apologies for making such an assumption. The copyright code was inserted by that mod into the default theme which i used to make Aqua Blues, so I suppose other mod code could be in there as well, if index.template.php was modified by any mods.
I guess that is a lesson for me. Never create a theme unless it is on a clean install of SMF or you'll get extra junk. So...
I've since made a clean install of SMF 2.0 RC2 with no mods so that will eliminate extra folder and code problems, in the future. However, the links are presenting the same problem in that the links in the footer use the a tag, as does the rest of the theme, which has links on light and dark backgrounds.
I'm developing a new respect for you and other theme coders. Okay, all coders. It can be difficult tracking down a problem. Especially for a novice such as myself. I currently know just enough to drive myself crazy. :P
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smp420 on January 14, 2010, 01:48:07 AM
Post by: smp420 on January 14, 2010, 01:48:07 AM
I decided to start working on my first theme today and I am almost done http://gamerforumz.com/test/index.php I will submit it once its done.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: xynder on January 14, 2010, 11:22:39 PM
Post by: xynder on January 14, 2010, 11:22:39 PM
nice theme... thanks .. ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: lizsan on January 15, 2010, 04:59:42 AM
Post by: lizsan on January 15, 2010, 04:59:42 AM
In the Prince_of_Darkness, where do I find the image which creates the header image? I have look in 'images' and I can't find it. I am asking because I would like to add a image of a ship to that header.
How do I change the whole background (also the part below which seem to be shaded in light gray and confined with a border outside the main body)? I have found how to change the background, but how do I fix the borders around the main body?
How do I change the whole background (also the part below which seem to be shaded in light gray and confined with a border outside the main body)? I have found how to change the background, but how do I fix the borders around the main body?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Hkan on January 15, 2010, 12:17:17 PM
Post by: Hkan on January 15, 2010, 12:17:17 PM
@lizsan; $theme_path/images/theme/main_block.png
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Crip on January 16, 2010, 04:56:24 PM
Post by: Crip on January 16, 2010, 04:56:24 PM
Quote from: Dismal Shadow on January 11, 2010, 07:44:53 AMQuote from: grafitus... on January 11, 2010, 06:47:30 AMSo you are the creator of the theme?
Thanks! :)
Well you know , i was just asking "why" .... i took some time to make and the Çopyright is only there for a little credit for myself ... that's all , it's No big deal , so no worries m8 ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: nivlac on March 04, 2010, 03:51:18 AM
Post by: nivlac on March 04, 2010, 03:51:18 AM
Antechinus,
I finally finished the Aqua Blues variant theme based on the Curve theme, as well as another one named Red Gold. I attached them to my previous post http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2450246#msg2450246 (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2450246#msg2450246) for anyone to use that is interested.
I appreciate your help. Thanks.
I finally finished the Aqua Blues variant theme based on the Curve theme, as well as another one named Red Gold. I attached them to my previous post http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2450246#msg2450246 (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2450246#msg2450246) for anyone to use that is interested.
I appreciate your help. Thanks.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: edi67 on March 06, 2010, 05:17:43 AM
Post by: edi67 on March 06, 2010, 05:17:43 AM
Quote from: Brettflan on December 06, 2009, 02:44:51 AM
Just as an example of what can be done to Curve with only CSS and image changes, here's a theme I'm working on:
Before anyone asks, I'm creating it solely for a client and therefore it won't be made available to others. I just wanted to give another example of what's possible with a Curve variation. :)
beauitufl theme
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Tanshaydar on March 13, 2010, 07:39:50 PM
Post by: Tanshaydar on March 13, 2010, 07:39:50 PM
Do we need to update themes for 2.0 RC3?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: smp420 on March 14, 2010, 01:40:26 PM
Post by: smp420 on March 14, 2010, 01:40:26 PM
Most of the 2.0 RC2 themes work with RC3, so it is worth a try.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Tanshaydar on March 14, 2010, 06:41:08 PM
Post by: Tanshaydar on March 14, 2010, 06:41:08 PM
Quote from: smp420 on March 14, 2010, 01:40:26 PM
Most of the 2.0 RC2 themes work with RC3, so it is worth a try.
Yeah it works, but I'm wondering if anything is needed.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on March 15, 2010, 04:59:09 AM
Post by: Antechinus on March 15, 2010, 04:59:09 AM
Probably not much. These themes are only images changes and changes to colour hex codes in the css, so I don't think they would need much if any alteration but I haven't had a chance to check them yet.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Linda.V on March 15, 2010, 06:34:50 AM
Post by: Linda.V on March 15, 2010, 06:34:50 AM
Quote from: smp420 on March 14, 2010, 01:40:26 PM
Most of the 2.0 RC2 themes work with RC3, so it is worth a try.
Yes, but I use Flagrant and by working with version 2.0 RC3 there are some pages blanco under Help as you can see on this picture and that gives a lot of Error Logs.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Brettflan on March 15, 2010, 07:47:40 AM
Post by: Brettflan on March 15, 2010, 07:47:40 AM
Since I use Antechinus' three variations (Prince of Darkness, Chocolate Curvaceous, and Blue Steel), I've updated them for RC3 for my own use. As part of that, I've moved all CSS changes to the bottom of each index.css file, leaving the top part matching the default Curve version of index.css. That makes for easier future updates (for me, anyway), where you can just copy and paste over the top section of the CSS, then make whatever adjustments are necessary at the bottom.
If you like, I can post them back here in the next few days or so.
If you like, I can post them back here in the next few days or so.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Saxon044 on March 16, 2010, 03:38:19 PM
Post by: Saxon044 on March 16, 2010, 03:38:19 PM
Quote from: Brettflan on March 15, 2010, 07:47:40 AM
Since I use Antechinus' three variations (Prince of Darkness, Chocolate Curvaceous, and Blue Steel), I've updated them for RC3 for my own use. As part of that, I've moved all CSS changes to the bottom of each index.css file, leaving the top part matching the default Curve version of index.css. That makes for easier future updates (for me, anyway), where you can just copy and paste over the top section of the CSS, then make whatever adjustments are necessary at the bottom.
If you like, I can post them back here in the next few days or so.
I love these themes! But with RC3 installed I can't use them. A working set for RC3 would be brilliant. Please post as soon as you are able. ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on March 16, 2010, 04:08:22 PM
Post by: Antechinus on March 16, 2010, 04:08:22 PM
K. I'll load 'em up and take a look. Shouldn't be hard to fix. It'll just be css changes since the only template in them is index.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Brettflan on March 17, 2010, 07:05:33 AM
Post by: Brettflan on March 17, 2010, 07:05:33 AM
Well, here are my unofficial updated copies of them. Hope you don't mind, Antechinus; if so, I can remove them.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Antechinus on March 17, 2010, 04:16:22 PM
Post by: Antechinus on March 17, 2010, 04:16:22 PM
Mate, as long as they work it's all good. Thanks for doing it. :)
I'll check them out and add them to the OP.
ETA: Done.
I'll check them out and add them to the OP.
ETA: Done.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Saxon044 on March 18, 2010, 06:35:52 AM
Post by: Saxon044 on March 18, 2010, 06:35:52 AM
Brilliant guys! All three of these themes are very classy, and it has been quite a job choosing which to run with. We've probably settled on Chocolate Curvaceous but it was a tough call. :)
Thank you.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC2 Curve) colour variations
Post by: Brettflan on March 18, 2010, 12:35:38 PM
Post by: Brettflan on March 18, 2010, 12:35:38 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on March 17, 2010, 04:16:22 PMSure thing.
Thanks for doing it. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: zijO on March 23, 2010, 09:47:53 PM
Post by: zijO on March 23, 2010, 09:47:53 PM
When use PSD file and change colors then save file.
I is to large about 30-40k
I looked modified themes of curve and it is same.
Original main_block.png is only 8.5k
I use Photoshop to optimize image and no matter what I do I get to large file or image is much distorted.
The question is how to make main_block.png with reasonable image quality but under 10 k.
I is to large about 30-40k
I looked modified themes of curve and it is same.
Original main_block.png is only 8.5k
I use Photoshop to optimize image and no matter what I do I get to large file or image is much distorted.
The question is how to make main_block.png with reasonable image quality but under 10 k.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: hartiberlin on March 23, 2010, 10:04:54 PM
Post by: hartiberlin on March 23, 2010, 10:04:54 PM
My trial of a modified Curve theme is now
296 Kbytes big for the main_block.png
have a look at:
http://www.ruhleben.com
and
http://www.ruhleben.com/Themes/default/images/theme/main_block.png
I am just hacking the
main_block.png
and add images to it.
I think this is the easiest method for me to have a custom theme.
Regards, Stefan.
296 Kbytes big for the main_block.png
have a look at:
http://www.ruhleben.com
and
http://www.ruhleben.com/Themes/default/images/theme/main_block.png
I am just hacking the
main_block.png
and add images to it.
I think this is the easiest method for me to have a custom theme.
Regards, Stefan.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on March 23, 2010, 10:40:46 PM
Post by: Antechinus on March 23, 2010, 10:40:46 PM
Quote from: zijO on March 23, 2010, 09:47:53 PMWhen use PSD file and change colors then save file.
I is to large about 30-40k
I looked modified themes of curve and it is same.
Original main_block.png is only 8.5k
I use Photoshop to optimize image and no matter what I do I get to large file or image is much distorted.
The question is how to make main_block.png with reasonable image quality but under 10 k.
The original image is a png-8 with a restricted palette. If you are using png-24 then yes, the file size will be larger. Also, if you have added more detail or more colours this will also result in a large file.
Hartiberlin: 295kb is crazy big. No way should it be anywhere near that size for a default page.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: zijO on March 23, 2010, 10:50:08 PM
Post by: zijO on March 23, 2010, 10:50:08 PM
Lovely pictures from 1906
Even if open original main_block and without any editing no matter how I save it the best I get is 20k.
I used png8
if i reduce colors then picture is distorted.
Even if open original main_block and without any editing no matter how I save it the best I get is 20k.
I used png8
if i reduce colors then picture is distorted.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: smp420 on March 23, 2010, 11:12:53 PM
Post by: smp420 on March 23, 2010, 11:12:53 PM
What are you sing to edit your files. From the looks of it whatever you are using doesn't have transparency try using paint.net http://download.cnet.com/Paint-NET/3000-2192_4-10338146.html
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: PSPguru on April 01, 2010, 12:14:57 PM
Post by: PSPguru on April 01, 2010, 12:14:57 PM
I really like your demo , when will they be available for public.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 16, 2010, 06:00:38 AM
Post by: tycms on April 16, 2010, 06:00:38 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on December 30, 2009, 04:26:24 PMQuote from: smith_13 on December 30, 2009, 07:12:06 AM
hey how do you guys manage to optimize the main_block.png to original 9KB? I can do only 23KB with pngGauntlet.
The best trick is to use Fireworks instead of Photoshop. This is handy if you need a transparent background but you still want rounded corners or angled points (like the menu-gfx.png). Photoshop will only do png-8 with binary transparency like gif's, which means you get jaggy rounded corners and angled lines unless you use a background matte. That's fine for some images but not optimal for others.
I'm more used to working in PS so what I normally do is make the image in PS first and save as png-24. I then open that in Fireworks and select PNG-8 > Alpha transparency > Exact palette > Rebuild.
This will give a png-8 that has partial (alpha) transparency just like a png-24 or png-32, but with a much smaller file size and with true transparency in IE6. I then run that through PNGGauntlet on the default settings for extra crunchy goodness. :)
Note that there are a couple of catches. First is that any pixels with partial transparency will not display in IE6. It will only show fully opaque or fully transparent pixels. Partially transparent pixels will show as fully transparent, which means rounded corners will look like a gif without matte in IE6. Second catch is that images with a large colour range and gradients may give stripey gradients since Fireworks determines the final colour palette by itself. You cannot specify a final palette. It is still a very useful trick though and worth trying.
If we choose to save the final image as png in Photoshop, which options do we choose? Merge layers (merge down or merge visible?) and select "indexed color"? Which palette option? "Preserve exact colors" option selected?
If we choose to use Fireworks, how do we save the intermediary png in Photoshop? After making the edits on psd image, just save it as 32-bit png without any particular options?
Finally, exactly how are these main_block.png and menu_gfx.png images in an original SMF 2.0 RC3 package saved? In Photoshop or Fireworks? With what options?
Thanks.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 16, 2010, 10:46:49 AM
Post by: tycms on April 16, 2010, 10:46:49 AM
When I ignore IE6 compatibility and delete matte layers (tested with titlebg and catbg), what I get is straight edges on one side and awkward curves on the other side. (on modern browsers like Firefox 3.5, IE8)
p.s.
Keeping matte layers but filling them with transparency seems to work even for IE6. I cannot see any problems. The white edges are removed. But there should be a drawback, otherwise it would be implemented in the default main_block.png.
p.s.
Keeping matte layers but filling them with transparency seems to work even for IE6. I cannot see any problems. The white edges are removed. But there should be a drawback, otherwise it would be implemented in the default main_block.png.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 16, 2010, 05:01:30 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 16, 2010, 05:01:30 PM
Use the "Save for web and devices" option. There is no need to mess around with the layers.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 16, 2010, 05:08:38 PM
Post by: tycms on April 16, 2010, 05:08:38 PM
Antechinus, what about the "white edges" problem? Is it ok to make the matte layers transparent?
Quote from: budun on April 16, 2010, 10:46:49 AM
Keeping matte layers but filling them with transparency seems to work even for IE6. I cannot see any problems. The white edges are removed. But there should be a drawback, otherwise it would be implemented in the default main_block.png.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 16, 2010, 07:57:12 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 16, 2010, 07:57:12 PM
What are you saving the image as? If you are using a png-24 or png-32 then the corners will have a sort of grey background in IE6. If you use a standard png-8 straight from Photoshop then the corners will be slightly jaggy in IE6.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Phat B4t on April 16, 2010, 09:13:02 PM
Post by: Phat B4t on April 16, 2010, 09:13:02 PM
I really like the Prince of Darkness theme, but I need the look to suit my site, so I am trying to get rid of the honeycomb look, how do I change the honeycomb look in the spot where it says General Category and Info Center - I can't seem to find an image file that matches that.
Thank you
Thank you
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 17, 2010, 03:42:15 AM
Post by: tycms on April 17, 2010, 03:42:15 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on April 16, 2010, 07:57:12 PM
What are you saving the image as? If you are using a png-24 or png-32 then the corners will have a sort of grey background in IE6. If you use a standard png-8 straight from Photoshop then the corners will be slightly jaggy in IE6.
I tried transparent (instead of white) matte layers with 256 colors (8-bit) png image. OK, now I noticed the slight difference in IE6, but it doesn't look that bad. I would prefer this instead of those white corners even in IE6. I don't think it's worth having those white corners just for IE6 compatibility.
Thank you Antechinus.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 17, 2010, 04:12:37 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 17, 2010, 04:12:37 PM
Phat B4t, there is a basic psd in the first post of this thread.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 03:49:37 AM
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 03:49:37 AM
What is the best way for save main_block.psd to original 9-10Kb .png file?
I have one problem in this...the only way for to have 10-11 kb png file is choice 64 colours instead of 256...but the look is not nice
Thanks!
Antonio
I have one problem in this...the only way for to have 10-11 kb png file is choice 64 colours instead of 256...but the look is not nice
Thanks!
Antonio
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 04:10:11 AM
Post by: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 04:10:11 AM
It's been a while but from memory I used a restricted palette (less than 256 colours) and ran the exported image through PNGGauntlet (http://brh.numbera.com/software/pnggauntlet/) for extra compression.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 04:16:59 AM
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 04:16:59 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 04:10:11 AMOk, thanks :-)
It's been a while but from memory I used a restricted palette (less than 256 colours) and ran the exported image through PNGGauntlet (http://brh.numbera.com/software/pnggauntlet/) for extra compression.
Antonio
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 05:29:09 AM
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 05:29:09 AM
Quote from: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 04:16:59 AMI have used PNGGauntlet but the file is reduced from 29KB to 25KB, maximum compression...Quote from: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 04:10:11 AMOk, thanks :-)
It's been a while but from memory I used a restricted palette (less than 256 colours) and ran the exported image through PNGGauntlet (http://brh.numbera.com/software/pnggauntlet/) for extra compression.
Antonio
In original psd file i have removed only header_blue_lower layer...stop.
Anyone can helps me to save main_block.png in reasonable size? ( 10-12kb)
I have attached my modified main_block.psd file, zipped.
Thanks
Antonio
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 05:42:51 AM
Post by: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 05:42:51 AM
Got it down under 15 pretty quickly by using a 108 colours setting with 97% dither. When I did the original I spent quite a lot of time picking out which colours to eliminate, so you can get more if you want to spend the time on it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 06:56:42 AM
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 06:56:42 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 05:42:51 AMThanks Antechinus! :)
Got it down under 15 pretty quickly by using a 108 colours setting with 97% dither. When I did the original I spent quite a lot of time picking out which colours to eliminate, so you can get more if you want to spend the time on it.
Antonio
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 07:05:59 AM
Post by: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 07:05:59 AM
If you want to trim more off it there's another option. Most people don't have screens anywhere near 2300 wide. You could cut the image to 1680 or 1920 and set a max-width in the css. I've sometimes thought we should have done that anyway. It'd save a chunk of RAM too when your browser renders it, since browsers don't render according to the .png size in bytes. That only affects download and cache speed. RAM usage when rendered is a dependent on the image size in px.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 07:27:38 AM
Post by: anto74 on April 21, 2010, 07:27:38 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 07:05:59 AMAh, ok! Thanks again for this suggestion!
If you want to trim more off it there's another option. Most people don't have screens anywhere near 2300 wide. You could cut the image to 1680 or 1920 and set a max-width in the css. I've sometimes thought we should have done that anyway. It'd save a chunk of RAM too when your browser renders it, since browsers don't render according to the .png size in bytes. That only affects download and cache speed. RAM usage when rendered is a dependent on the image size in px.
Antonio
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 09:10:21 AM
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 09:10:21 AM
Quote from: Antechinus on April 21, 2010, 05:42:51 AM
Got it down under 15 pretty quickly by using a 108 colours setting with 97% dither. When I did the original I spent quite a lot of time picking out which colours to eliminate, so you can get more if you want to spend the time on it.
Antechinus, I remember that you were saving images as png-24 in PS and then save as PNG-8 in Fireworks for alpha transparency. So, do you eliminate colors from the palette in Fireworks? But, I also remember you saying that Fireworks determines the final colour palette by itself.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 02:41:18 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 02:41:18 PM
This image doesn't have alpha transparency so it was all done in PS.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: BoxingChaos on April 24, 2010, 03:19:42 PM
Post by: BoxingChaos on April 24, 2010, 03:19:42 PM
Antechinus? I am sort of lost. Where exactly can I find these themes to add them to my site please. TY
:o
:o
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 03:32:34 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 03:32:34 PM
They're in the first post of this thread. (should probably put them on the Theme Site too I suppose)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 03:33:30 PM
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 03:33:30 PM
Thank you Antechinus.
Is it possible for you to post the color palette files (.act files) you used for the original RC3 main_block.png and menu_gfx.png files?
Is it possible for you to post the color palette files (.act files) you used for the original RC3 main_block.png and menu_gfx.png files?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 03:38:15 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 03:38:15 PM
There aren't any of those files. Only psd's. I didn't use any palette files.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 03:40:02 PM
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 03:40:02 PM
Do you at least remember the number of colors and the dither setting? Thanks.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 03:44:29 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 03:44:29 PM
Nope. Pretty high dither setting though. I've found that in general for this sort of image, cranking the dither up to just under 100% helps with being able to reduce the palette without increasing the byte count of the file. Having it actually at 100% seems to increase the byte count.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 04:13:22 PM
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 04:13:22 PM
Thank you for the information Antechinus. :)
I get results pretty close to the quality of the original RC3 png using 128 colors and high dither settings in PS. In FW when I choose adaptive option and alpha transparency it determines a palette with approximately 75 colors. And the results are not satisfactory. But itis possible to add colors manually. I plan to determine the palette in PS and then edit the palette in FW. Do you think something around 128 is ok?
I get results pretty close to the quality of the original RC3 png using 128 colors and high dither settings in PS. In FW when I choose adaptive option and alpha transparency it determines a palette with approximately 75 colors. And the results are not satisfactory. But itis possible to add colors manually. I plan to determine the palette in PS and then edit the palette in FW. Do you think something around 128 is ok?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 04:15:38 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 24, 2010, 04:15:38 PM
Probably. I did one a few posts back with 108 colours and that was fine. You quoted that post so.........................
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 04:30:46 PM
Post by: tycms on April 24, 2010, 04:30:46 PM
Ok done. :) Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: MATTEK on April 25, 2010, 07:22:33 PM
Post by: MATTEK on April 25, 2010, 07:22:33 PM
I'm using the green variation
http://custom.simplemachines.org/themes/index.php?lemma=2099
And for some reason it will not use the Favicon I've told it to use. The icon works fine with default curve.
http://custom.simplemachines.org/themes/index.php?lemma=2099
And for some reason it will not use the Favicon I've told it to use. The icon works fine with default curve.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Utech22 on April 26, 2010, 05:31:03 PM
Post by: Utech22 on April 26, 2010, 05:31:03 PM
Good find
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: adbrad on April 29, 2010, 03:08:53 PM
Post by: adbrad on April 29, 2010, 03:08:53 PM
hi just wondering if there is a psd for the quick buttons.png available
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Deaks on April 29, 2010, 04:56:54 PM
Post by: Deaks on April 29, 2010, 04:56:54 PM
not at this time
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on April 29, 2010, 05:29:44 PM
Post by: Antechinus on April 29, 2010, 05:29:44 PM
Why would you need one?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: tycms on May 01, 2010, 03:08:54 PM
Post by: tycms on May 01, 2010, 03:08:54 PM
I have a few questions about Post and Info Centre rounded corners part of main_block.psd.
When I change the background colors in index.css, I have to change the background colors main_block.psd for rounded colors, right?
1) For approvebg, windowbg, windowbg2 layers, I cannot see a color in layer properties or layer styles. How I change the background colors of these layers? Simply by Edit > Fill option?
2) In index.css file, I can see that there are alternating background colors for posts waiting approval similar to the alternating colors for normal posts. But there is only one layer (approvebg) for this.
3) What is the role of roundframe and layer 1 layers?
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/* Alternating backgrounds for posts, and several other sections of the forum. */
.windowbg, #preview_body
{
color: #000;
background-color: #e7eaef;
}
.windowbg2
{
color: #000;
background-color: #f0f4f7;
}
.windowbg3
{
color: #000;
background-color: #cacdd3;
}
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/* Colors for background of posts requiring approval */
.approvebg
{
color: #000;
background-color: #ffeaea;
}
.approvebg2
{
color: #000;
background-color: #fff2f2;
}
When I change the background colors in index.css, I have to change the background colors main_block.psd for rounded colors, right?
1) For approvebg, windowbg, windowbg2 layers, I cannot see a color in layer properties or layer styles. How I change the background colors of these layers? Simply by Edit > Fill option?
2) In index.css file, I can see that there are alternating background colors for posts waiting approval similar to the alternating colors for normal posts. But there is only one layer (approvebg) for this.
3) What is the role of roundframe and layer 1 layers?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on June 02, 2010, 05:22:09 AM
Post by: Masterd on June 02, 2010, 05:22:09 AM
Nice themes, Antechinus. I really love "Prince of darkness" variant. One question. Can I completely change pictures and put my copyright? (Your copyright will still be there.)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 02, 2010, 05:29:57 AM
Post by: Antechinus on June 02, 2010, 05:29:57 AM
Do wotcha like. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on June 04, 2010, 04:51:38 AM
Post by: Masterd on June 04, 2010, 04:51:38 AM
Thanks, but can I remove the link from your copyright?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: smp420 on June 04, 2010, 09:59:03 AM
Post by: smp420 on June 04, 2010, 09:59:03 AM
Terms of use --> http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2356865#msg2356865
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on June 04, 2010, 12:01:52 PM
Post by: Masterd on June 04, 2010, 12:01:52 PM
Thank you. :D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: fmofmpls on June 20, 2010, 06:08:28 PM
Post by: fmofmpls on June 20, 2010, 06:08:28 PM
Quote from: Phat B4t on April 16, 2010, 09:13:02 PM
I really like the Prince of Darkness theme, but I need the look to suit my site, so I am trying to get rid of the honeycomb look, how do I change the honeycomb look in the spot where it says General Category and Info Center - I can't seem to find an image file that matches that.
Thank you
That's exactly what I've been wondering. I too want to modify the "honeycomb" category bars. Anyone?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 21, 2010, 12:59:40 AM
Post by: Antechinus on June 21, 2010, 12:59:40 AM
Been answered already. :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: fmofmpls on June 21, 2010, 07:31:16 PM
Post by: fmofmpls on June 21, 2010, 07:31:16 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on June 21, 2010, 12:59:40 AM
Been answered already. :)
Really? Where? I couldn't find it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: shade3134 on June 23, 2010, 06:10:26 AM
Post by: shade3134 on June 23, 2010, 06:10:26 AM
I'm assuming the lines around each color change is something used to show where it start and end? I have previously made my own header images, with this could I import them all into the same PSD and map them out just as the ones on the first post? What tool is that to put the lines around them?
Say for example, I have two different board indexes, how would I tell the code to map one area for one index header, and another area for the other? Kind of like here: www.kanyelive.com/chat
The index header on the right is smaller than the ones on the left. How do I do this? I would be very grateful if you could help.
Say for example, I have two different board indexes, how would I tell the code to map one area for one index header, and another area for the other? Kind of like here: www.kanyelive.com/chat
The index header on the right is smaller than the ones on the left. How do I do this? I would be very grateful if you could help.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 23, 2010, 07:48:47 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 23, 2010, 07:48:47 PM
By the lines I assume you mean the guides in the PSD. Yes, those are the edges of the various layers. They are done using the guides tool in Photoshop. Of course you can change them to whatever you like for custom themes. The PSD was just intended for people who wanted their variant to still look like Curve but in a different colour scheme.
I'm not sure what you mean by having two different headers but in any case that would be better asked in the Coding Discussion board since it is not a question about basic Curve variants as such. I assume you are after a header rotator code of some sort. Oh and your link is dead. Gives a 404.
I'm not sure what you mean by having two different headers but in any case that would be better asked in the Coding Discussion board since it is not a question about basic Curve variants as such. I assume you are after a header rotator code of some sort. Oh and your link is dead. Gives a 404.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: shade3134 on June 23, 2010, 09:32:26 PM
Post by: shade3134 on June 23, 2010, 09:32:26 PM
I've edited the catbg and catbg_matte files in the PSD (the PSD is too large to attach).
Here is what it makes my site look like:
I can see the highlight of the arc on the other side. Why is it still blocky on that side?
www.sofarhome.com/chat
Also, in subforums, it repeats the edges. All of my main_block.png code is set to no repeat.
Here is what it makes my site look like:
I can see the highlight of the arc on the other side. Why is it still blocky on that side?
www.sofarhome.com/chat
Also, in subforums, it repeats the edges. All of my main_block.png code is set to no repeat.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: shade3134 on June 24, 2010, 07:38:24 PM
Post by: shade3134 on June 24, 2010, 07:38:24 PM
This is what it looks like under the subforum:
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 24, 2010, 08:15:29 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 24, 2010, 08:15:29 PM
Look at the way the markup is coded. If you want to make custom themes you need to understand how they are put together. The subforum, as you call it, has a header made of table cells. The category headers are not made of table cells. They are made by nesting an h3 inside a div. Different structure.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: shade3134 on June 24, 2010, 08:17:22 PM
Post by: shade3134 on June 24, 2010, 08:17:22 PM
I see. Well how do I fix this? I just want the header to over arc all the way across.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: shade3134 on June 25, 2010, 10:35:40 AM
Post by: shade3134 on June 25, 2010, 10:35:40 AM
Well can you tell me what an h3 is? Or point me to a guide that explains the concept behind this? Seems interesting...And I really need a lead to follow on solving this.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Hj Ahmad Rasyid Hj Ismail on June 25, 2010, 07:52:44 PM
Post by: Hj Ahmad Rasyid Hj Ismail on June 25, 2010, 07:52:44 PM
Shade3134, you must understand default theme index.css to make your theme. It is all in there.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 25, 2010, 08:02:34 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 25, 2010, 08:02:34 PM
http://www.w3schools.com/css/default.asp
W3 schools also has HTML tutorials. HTML is used for the markup. CSS is used for the presentation. You really need a basic understanding of both. H3 is an HTML element, much like a div but used specifically for headings.
Really you need web dev tools if you are going to get into this. Which browser are you using?
W3 schools also has HTML tutorials. HTML is used for the markup. CSS is used for the presentation. You really need a basic understanding of both. H3 is an HTML element, much like a div but used specifically for headings.
Really you need web dev tools if you are going to get into this. Which browser are you using?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Hj Ahmad Rasyid Hj Ismail on June 25, 2010, 08:09:11 PM
Post by: Hj Ahmad Rasyid Hj Ismail on June 25, 2010, 08:09:11 PM
Quote from: shade3134 on June 25, 2010, 10:35:40 AMBy the way the one that you have follow as I can see from your other post is good enough. Read it again and understand all the elements needed to be changed, if necessary.
Well can you tell me what an h3 is? Or point me to a guide that explains the concept behind this? Seems interesting...And I really need a lead to follow on solving this.
An do read Antechinus advise on html and css above.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: shade3134 on June 25, 2010, 08:41:19 PM
Post by: shade3134 on June 25, 2010, 08:41:19 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on June 25, 2010, 08:02:34 PMFirefox.
http://www.w3schools.com/css/default.asp
W3 schools also has HTML tutorials. HTML is used for the markup. CSS is used for the presentation. You really need a basic understanding of both. H3 is an HTML element, much like a div but used specifically for headings.
Really you need web dev tools if you are going to get into this. Which browser are you using?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 25, 2010, 08:53:20 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 25, 2010, 08:53:20 PM
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=327151.msg2180343#msg2180343 :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Paul_Pauline on July 27, 2010, 08:39:50 PM
Post by: Paul_Pauline on July 27, 2010, 08:39:50 PM
Hiya :)
These variants are very classy :P
I was looking for something lighter for my own site though, I was wondering if you will be making anymore of them ?
I like the "Flagrant" theme by crip, red & grey title bars with very light blue/grey backgrounds, but prefer the default theme layout !
Any chance of one along those lines :P
Paul.
These variants are very classy :P
I was looking for something lighter for my own site though, I was wondering if you will be making anymore of them ?
I like the "Flagrant" theme by crip, red & grey title bars with very light blue/grey backgrounds, but prefer the default theme layout !
Any chance of one along those lines :P
Paul.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on July 27, 2010, 08:44:21 PM
Post by: Antechinus on July 27, 2010, 08:44:21 PM
Not in a hurry. TBH I'm over Curve variants. I just made these as a promo for the release of Curve in RC2. If I do any more themes (and I will) they wont just be basic Curve variants. There are plenty of them around now anyway.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Paul_Pauline on July 27, 2010, 08:57:36 PM
Post by: Paul_Pauline on July 27, 2010, 08:57:36 PM
I'll look forward to seeing them :)
I just installed 2.0 RC3 on a test site I have, I wasn't going to bother till it went gold, but thought i'd take a look !
Gotta say the themes about are a bit disappointing, mostly rehashed from 1.1.xx, and mainly dark.
I used to have a dark theme, but have gone right off them now :-\
I just installed 2.0 RC3 on a test site I have, I wasn't going to bother till it went gold, but thought i'd take a look !
Gotta say the themes about are a bit disappointing, mostly rehashed from 1.1.xx, and mainly dark.
I used to have a dark theme, but have gone right off them now :-\
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on July 27, 2010, 09:01:56 PM
Post by: Antechinus on July 27, 2010, 09:01:56 PM
I like dark themes sometimes. It largely depends on the lighting. If you're in a brightly light office dark themes don't work so well. Reflections off the screen are lethal for dark themes. Light themes handle that sort of thing a lot better. If you're kicking back at home and have less intense lighting or hardly any then dark themes can be really nice. I change themes depending on my mood.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Paul_Pauline on July 28, 2010, 01:21:52 PM
Post by: Paul_Pauline on July 28, 2010, 01:21:52 PM
Hiya :)
I decided to go with the Blue_Steel, I really like it, and as it's a default variant it's a win, win, situation as regards mods :P
Can I pick your brains over one thing ?
I would like to set the board width to 75%, and use a fixed image as a background so the board slides over it.
I know how to do this in 1.1.xx, but in 2.0 the background is in more than one part :-\
So I would like to know how I can completely remove the background without touching the board itself, and replace it with one image if this is possible ?
Thanks, Paul.
I decided to go with the Blue_Steel, I really like it, and as it's a default variant it's a win, win, situation as regards mods :P
Can I pick your brains over one thing ?
I would like to set the board width to 75%, and use a fixed image as a background so the board slides over it.
I know how to do this in 1.1.xx, but in 2.0 the background is in more than one part :-\
So I would like to know how I can completely remove the background without touching the board itself, and replace it with one image if this is possible ?
Thanks, Paul.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: brokelady on August 04, 2010, 03:23:56 AM
Post by: brokelady on August 04, 2010, 03:23:56 AM
I recently upgraded to 2.0 R3 and I'm proud of myself because I did not have a whole lot of problems. I have 2-3 mods installed, and it seems as if the default core theme is the only one compatible with the Mods I have installed.
I want to keep the original default theme, which I am using now I would like for my members to have a choice of that theme, and your theme: http://www.councilofexmuslims.com/labyrinth/index.php?theme=5 (http://www.councilofexmuslims.com/labyrinth/index.php?theme=5) (The Prince of Darkness)
This is the file I attempted to upload:
Prince_of_Darkness.zip (302.75 kB - downloaded 114 times.)
I downloaded the theme and tried to upload to my SMF forum and I get this message:
An Error Has Occurred!
Package upload failed due to the following error:
"Although the package was downloaded to the server it appears to be empty. Please check the Packages directory, and the "temp" sub-directory are both writable. If you continue to experience this problem you should try extracting the package on your PC and uploading the extracted files into a subdirectory in your Packages directory and try again. For example, if the package was called shout.tar.gz you should:
1) Download the package to your local PC and extract it into files.
2) Using an FTP client create a new directory in your "Packages" folder, in this example you may call it "shout".
3) Upload all the files from the extracted package to this directory.
4) Go back to the package manager browse page and the package will be automatically found by SMF."
What am I doing wrong, do I need to download and combine it with these 2 files ( Prince_of_Darkness_PSD_ Files.zip (147.23 kB - downloaded 300 times.) and (menu_gfx_psd.zip (34.26 kB - downloaded 230 times.)
Thank you
PS... all my other themes I have uploaded, had no problems.
I want to keep the original default theme, which I am using now I would like for my members to have a choice of that theme, and your theme: http://www.councilofexmuslims.com/labyrinth/index.php?theme=5 (http://www.councilofexmuslims.com/labyrinth/index.php?theme=5) (The Prince of Darkness)
This is the file I attempted to upload:
Prince_of_Darkness.zip (302.75 kB - downloaded 114 times.)
I downloaded the theme and tried to upload to my SMF forum and I get this message:
An Error Has Occurred!
Package upload failed due to the following error:
"Although the package was downloaded to the server it appears to be empty. Please check the Packages directory, and the "temp" sub-directory are both writable. If you continue to experience this problem you should try extracting the package on your PC and uploading the extracted files into a subdirectory in your Packages directory and try again. For example, if the package was called shout.tar.gz you should:
1) Download the package to your local PC and extract it into files.
2) Using an FTP client create a new directory in your "Packages" folder, in this example you may call it "shout".
3) Upload all the files from the extracted package to this directory.
4) Go back to the package manager browse page and the package will be automatically found by SMF."
What am I doing wrong, do I need to download and combine it with these 2 files ( Prince_of_Darkness_PSD_ Files.zip (147.23 kB - downloaded 300 times.) and (menu_gfx_psd.zip (34.26 kB - downloaded 230 times.)
Thank you
PS... all my other themes I have uploaded, had no problems.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on August 04, 2010, 03:31:29 AM
Post by: Antechinus on August 04, 2010, 03:31:29 AM
You don't use the package manager for themes. I know that sounds a bit silly (and we have considered changing it for future versions of SMF) but the package manager only installs mods.
To install themes use the options under Configuration > Themes and Layout > Manage and Install > Install a new theme. :)
ETA: and the PSD files are not for installation. They are layered graphics files for use in Photoshop.
To install themes use the options under Configuration > Themes and Layout > Manage and Install > Install a new theme. :)
ETA: and the PSD files are not for installation. They are layered graphics files for use in Photoshop.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: brokelady on August 04, 2010, 08:44:10 PM
Post by: brokelady on August 04, 2010, 08:44:10 PM
Quote from: Antechinus on August 04, 2010, 03:31:29 AM
You don't use the package manager for themes. I know that sounds a bit silly (and we have considered changing it for future versions of SMF) but the package manager only installs mods.
To install themes use the options under Configuration > Themes and Layout > Manage and Install > Install a new theme. :)
ETA: and the PSD files are not for installation. They are layered graphics files for use in Photoshop.
I have no idea why I was trying to install it in the mod (package section)... I will blame it on me being up all night... but thank you, it's working fine. Attempting to see if I can make the Ad-mod work....
Antechinus, you are a genius... the Ad-mod is working perfectly in the other Themes.... Thank you so much.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: DirtRider on August 23, 2010, 02:06:57 AM
Post by: DirtRider on August 23, 2010, 02:06:57 AM
Antechinus you have done a great job with these themes. I just wish you would do a few lighter ones as well ;D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: daked on August 25, 2010, 07:32:38 PM
Post by: daked on August 25, 2010, 07:32:38 PM
how do i install/use the color variations, ive downloaded the two blue steel zips,how do i now change my default theme to its color ??? :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: johnkino on September 10, 2010, 01:06:25 PM
Post by: johnkino on September 10, 2010, 01:06:25 PM
thank a lot
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: flapjack on October 17, 2010, 05:40:14 PM
Post by: flapjack on October 17, 2010, 05:40:14 PM
if anyone prefers Fireworks over Photoshop, I converted the psds:
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on October 17, 2010, 06:14:22 PM
Post by: Antechinus on October 17, 2010, 06:14:22 PM
Nice job. Was thinking of that but haven't used FW enough to get it all together. I've been meaning to do an xcf version for GIMP too.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: theiceman on November 02, 2010, 03:17:25 PM
Post by: theiceman on November 02, 2010, 03:17:25 PM
Hi,
is an updated version planed for rc4?
iam getting some errors (but everything is still working) and iam not sure if its caused by the theme
is an updated version planed for rc4?
iam getting some errors (but everything is still working) and iam not sure if its caused by the theme
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Crip on November 03, 2010, 04:12:20 PM
Post by: Crip on November 03, 2010, 04:12:20 PM
psd files for RC4 would be a nice addiction to this Thread...Lol :P
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on November 07, 2010, 01:36:02 AM
Post by: Brettflan on November 07, 2010, 01:36:02 AM
Quote from: theiceman on November 02, 2010, 03:17:25 PM
Hi,
is an updated version planed for rc4?
iam getting some errors (but everything is still working) and iam not sure if its caused by the theme
If Antechinus doesn't object, I'll probably post RC4 versions of them soon since I'm updating them for my own use.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: hartiberlin on November 07, 2010, 01:27:28 AM
Post by: hartiberlin on November 07, 2010, 01:27:28 AM
Yes, please post this, I also need this.
Many thanks.
Is there also an option to have a fixed background picture and the forum text is transparent over it ?
Many thanks.
Regards, Stefan.
Many thanks.
Is there also an option to have a fixed background picture and the forum text is transparent over it ?
Many thanks.
Regards, Stefan.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: theiceman on November 07, 2010, 03:04:36 PM
Post by: theiceman on November 07, 2010, 03:04:36 PM
Would be awesome :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on November 07, 2010, 06:21:51 PM
Post by: Antechinus on November 07, 2010, 06:21:51 PM
No I don't object. I probably wont have time to do much before the weekend.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on November 07, 2010, 10:52:59 PM
Post by: Brettflan on November 07, 2010, 10:52:59 PM
Quote from: hartiberlin on November 07, 2010, 01:27:28 AMHave it where the background is fixed in place and the content scrolls across it? Eh, good luck with setting something like that up which actually looks decent. I can envision it being possible, certainly, but I'm not masochistic enough to try it.
Is there also an option to have a fixed background picture and the forum text is transparent over it ?
EDIT: though on a related note, you could fix the background gradient in place on Curve-based themes, which looks decent enough. You would just add this to the theme's index.css:
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body
{
background-attachment: fixed;
}Quote from: Antechinus on November 07, 2010, 06:21:51 PM
No I don't object. I probably wont have time to do much before the weekend.
OK then, I've attached my unofficial RC4 updated versions to this post.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: theiceman on November 08, 2010, 12:02:36 PM
Post by: theiceman on November 08, 2010, 12:02:36 PM
thanks :)
all template no eval errors are gone <3.
all template no eval errors are gone <3.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: fmofmpls on November 18, 2010, 05:05:40 PM
Post by: fmofmpls on November 18, 2010, 05:05:40 PM
Thanks for the unofficial updated Prince Of Darkness theme for 2.0 rc4. One problem though, I noticed the fixed gradient background is no longer viewable as it was in the earlier versions. Is there some way I can adjust the width of this revised version back to the original look?
Thanks for the support!
Thanks for the support!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on November 18, 2010, 05:21:39 PM
Post by: Brettflan on November 18, 2010, 05:21:39 PM
Quote from: fmofmpls on November 18, 2010, 05:05:40 PM
Thanks for the unofficial updated Prince Of Darkness theme for 2.0 rc4. One problem though, I noticed the fixed gradient background is no longer viewable as it was in the earlier versions. Is there some way I can adjust the width of this revised version back to the original look?
Thanks for the support!
Updating from RC3 to RC4, sometimes the width value of themes is lost resulting in them effectively being 100% wide. In the Admin panel, go to Configuration -> Themes and Layout -> Theme Settings. Go into each theme there and make sure the "Forum width" value is set; "90%" should have it looking the same width as before.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: fmofmpls on November 18, 2010, 05:40:48 PM
Post by: fmofmpls on November 18, 2010, 05:40:48 PM
That did the trick! Thanks so much for the quick and great support! Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Paul_Pauline on November 19, 2010, 01:57:36 PM
Post by: Paul_Pauline on November 19, 2010, 01:57:36 PM
Quote from: Brettflan on November 07, 2010, 10:52:59 PMQuote from: hartiberlin on November 07, 2010, 01:27:28 AMHave it where the background is fixed in place and the content scrolls across it? Eh, good luck with setting something like that up which actually looks decent. I can envision it being possible, certainly, but I'm not masochistic enough to try it.
Is there also an option to have a fixed background picture and the forum text is transparent over it ?
EDIT: though on a related note, you could fix the background gradient in place on Curve-based themes, which looks decent enough. You would just add this to the theme's index.css:Code Selectbody
{
background-attachment: fixed;
}Quote from: Antechinus on November 07, 2010, 06:21:51 PM
No I don't object. I probably wont have time to do much before the weekend.
OK then, I've attached my unofficial RC4 updated versions to this post.
Maybe check out Runic's "Halloween 2010" theme, you should be able to adapt that ;)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: droganto on November 27, 2010, 01:12:07 PM
Post by: droganto on November 27, 2010, 01:12:07 PM
I am sorry to bother you guys, but I've been trying to understand the concept of changing theme colors and I find it quite overwhelming, Im sure is because of my lack of knowledge on Css and PS. I will love to ask for a big favor and Im sure anyone can do it in a minute, well maybe few.
The changes that I want to make on my forum I consider they should be simple to do, all I want to do is match the colors of my forum with my front page. If anyone can do me that big favor I will really appreciate it. I can work with the icons, and changing the colors in the css style file. But I cannot figure it out how to change the colors of the categories. This is what I want to do.
My home page is http://www.xecofl.com and as you can see is very simple. Just grey background, dark grey body, black boxes, blue categories and navigation mouse over.
That is really what I want to do on my main forum.
I've been reading and copying other themes so I can edit those, but either i cant change the png files, or dont know how to. I even dowloaded the PSd from here and still dont know how to edit it. If you think is too much trouble then at least point my in the right direction so I can do it.
Thanks and Im sorry for the request.
The changes that I want to make on my forum I consider they should be simple to do, all I want to do is match the colors of my forum with my front page. If anyone can do me that big favor I will really appreciate it. I can work with the icons, and changing the colors in the css style file. But I cannot figure it out how to change the colors of the categories. This is what I want to do.
My home page is http://www.xecofl.com and as you can see is very simple. Just grey background, dark grey body, black boxes, blue categories and navigation mouse over.
That is really what I want to do on my main forum.
I've been reading and copying other themes so I can edit those, but either i cant change the png files, or dont know how to. I even dowloaded the PSd from here and still dont know how to edit it. If you think is too much trouble then at least point my in the right direction so I can do it.
Thanks and Im sorry for the request.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: VP on December 05, 2010, 06:16:06 AM
Post by: VP on December 05, 2010, 06:16:06 AM
Anyone got new versions of Curve_main_block_psd.zip and menu_gfx_psd.zip?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: VP on December 30, 2010, 06:23:47 AM
Post by: VP on December 30, 2010, 06:23:47 AM
Quote from: VP on December 05, 2010, 06:16:06 AMbump
Anyone got new versions of Curve_main_block_psd.zip and menu_gfx_psd.zip?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: azwebs on January 13, 2011, 09:55:47 PM
Post by: azwebs on January 13, 2011, 09:55:47 PM
I was also looking for the Curve RC4 PSD, but sometimes you have to step in and put in a bit of work yourself ;)
I hope nobody minds me sharing this here. Unofficial, not endorsed etc, but it works fine for the three sites I've used it on so far.
I hope nobody minds me sharing this here. Unofficial, not endorsed etc, but it works fine for the three sites I've used it on so far.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on January 30, 2011, 12:18:17 PM
Post by: Masterd on January 30, 2011, 12:18:17 PM
When you will update this for SMF 2.0 RC4?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on January 30, 2011, 12:21:12 PM
Post by: Brettflan on January 30, 2011, 12:21:12 PM
If you're talkng about the themes, you can get RC4 updated versions attached to this post:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2843578#msg2843578
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2843578#msg2843578
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on January 30, 2011, 12:57:20 PM
Post by: Masterd on January 30, 2011, 12:57:20 PM
Yes, I know that, but when will the first post be updated?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on February 03, 2011, 01:35:08 AM
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on February 03, 2011, 01:35:08 AM
Quote from: Masterd on January 30, 2011, 12:57:20 PMDoes it really matter?
Yes, I know that, but when will the first post be updated?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on February 03, 2011, 08:11:37 AM
Post by: Masterd on February 03, 2011, 08:11:37 AM
Quote from: LexArma on February 03, 2011, 01:35:08 AM
Does it really matter?
Not really.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Owdy on February 05, 2011, 06:39:15 AM
Post by: Owdy on February 05, 2011, 06:39:15 AM
Does anyone have RC4 version of that mainblock.psd?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: IchBin™ on February 05, 2011, 09:48:15 PM
Post by: IchBin™ on February 05, 2011, 09:48:15 PM
I haven't looked at it yet, but it would appear a user put one together.
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: theiceman on February 11, 2011, 08:28:17 PM
Post by: theiceman on February 11, 2011, 08:28:17 PM
working fine on my RC5 page.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on February 15, 2011, 05:22:24 AM
Post by: Brettflan on February 15, 2011, 05:22:24 AM
Attached are updated releases for RC5. The RC4 versions will work OK in RC5, but they'll miss out on the default theme's CSS changes.
Besides the default theme CSS changes from RC4->RC5, this release includes a few styling improvements. Namely, a tweak to the News section, the Calendar's selected day, and several color fixes in the Admin panel.
EDIT: attachments updated with proper BBC link coloration in CSS.
Besides the default theme CSS changes from RC4->RC5, this release includes a few styling improvements. Namely, a tweak to the News section, the Calendar's selected day, and several color fixes in the Admin panel.
EDIT: attachments updated with proper BBC link coloration in CSS.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on February 15, 2011, 06:48:34 AM
Post by: Masterd on February 15, 2011, 06:48:34 AM
Thanks, Brettflan! :D
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on February 16, 2011, 09:36:39 PM
Post by: Brettflan on February 16, 2011, 09:36:39 PM
Slightly premature, I guess; I overlooked proper coloration for BBC links. :P
I've updated the attachments to my earlier post. If you downloaded one of them and want to just manually update them, do the following.
For Blue Steel, add this toward the bottom of /css/index.css:
For Chocolate Curvaceous and/or Prince of Darkness, add this toward the bottom of /css/index.css:
I've updated the attachments to my earlier post. If you downloaded one of them and want to just manually update them, do the following.
For Blue Steel, add this toward the bottom of /css/index.css:
Code Select
.bbc_link:link, .bbc_link:visited
{
border-bottom-color: #223C6F;
}
.bbc_link:hover
{
border-bottom-color: #627CAF;
}For Chocolate Curvaceous and/or Prince of Darkness, add this toward the bottom of /css/index.css:
Code Select
.bbc_link:link, .bbc_link:visited
{
border-bottom-color: #42301B;
}
.bbc_link:hover
{
border-bottom-color: #82705B;
}
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Bugo on February 18, 2011, 09:44:52 AM
Post by: Bugo on February 18, 2011, 09:44:52 AM
I'm looking for Curve RC5 PSD.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on February 18, 2011, 09:48:01 AM
Post by: Masterd on February 18, 2011, 09:48:01 AM
I need that, too.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on February 18, 2011, 04:30:34 PM
Post by: Antechinus on February 18, 2011, 04:30:34 PM
Same as RC4.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on February 18, 2011, 04:43:19 PM
Post by: Masterd on February 18, 2011, 04:43:19 PM
Then this will be okay?
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979 (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979)
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979 (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on February 18, 2011, 05:17:33 PM
Post by: Brettflan on February 18, 2011, 05:17:33 PM
Yeah, there were thankfully no image changes between RC4 and RC5.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Bugo on February 18, 2011, 09:44:22 PM
Post by: Bugo on February 18, 2011, 09:44:22 PM
I doubt it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Brettflan on February 18, 2011, 09:51:46 PM
Post by: Brettflan on February 18, 2011, 09:51:46 PM
What exactly are you doubting?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Xarcell on April 22, 2011, 01:14:43 AM
Post by: Xarcell on April 22, 2011, 01:14:43 AM
Anyone got the menu_gfx.psd for RC5?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: IchBin™ on April 22, 2011, 10:25:56 AM
Post by: IchBin™ on April 22, 2011, 10:25:56 AM
Hey Xarcell!
Don't think an official one has been released yet. You can probably use this one, but I haven't looked at it to make sure it works 100%.
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979
Don't think an official one has been released yet. You can probably use this one, but I haven't looked at it to make sure it works 100%.
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=347195.msg2912979#msg2912979
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on April 22, 2011, 03:27:46 PM
Post by: Masterd on April 22, 2011, 03:27:46 PM
He needs menu_gfx, not main_block.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Diego Andrés on April 23, 2011, 11:15:36 PM
Post by: Diego Andrés on April 23, 2011, 11:15:36 PM
Quote from: Xarcell on April 22, 2011, 01:14:43 AM
Anyone got the menu_gfx.psd for RC5?
As you can see the menu_gfx never change, use the menu_gfx of RC3.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Xarcell on April 27, 2011, 08:47:36 PM
Post by: Xarcell on April 27, 2011, 08:47:36 PM
Quote from: Diegorixo on April 23, 2011, 11:15:36 PMQuote from: Xarcell on April 22, 2011, 01:14:43 AM
Anyone got the menu_gfx.psd for RC5?
As you can see the menu_gfx never change, use the menu_gfx of RC3.
Actually it did change, take a look at it.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Xarcell on May 14, 2011, 04:08:32 PM
Post by: Xarcell on May 14, 2011, 04:08:32 PM
So no one had a RC5 menu_gfx.psd?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: cantona on May 26, 2011, 08:34:52 AM
Post by: cantona on May 26, 2011, 08:34:52 AM
well, i changed colors of main_block.psd, how can i put main_block PSD in my theme?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 11, 2011, 09:19:30 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 11, 2011, 09:19:30 PM
I'll get onto updating these, now that 2.0 is a final build. Will probably move them to the Themes Site too.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on June 12, 2011, 05:09:47 AM
Post by: Masterd on June 12, 2011, 05:09:47 AM
That will be great.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 13, 2011, 08:31:34 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 13, 2011, 08:31:34 PM
Just give me a few days. I'm making proper psd's for all of these, with all layers and layer styles. Should have Prince of Darkness ready tonight or tomorrow night. The others will take a few days more.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Crip on June 17, 2011, 09:33:55 AM
Post by: Crip on June 17, 2011, 09:33:55 AM
very cool Antech-- :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 17, 2011, 11:00:56 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 17, 2011, 11:00:56 PM
Yeah well I started geting fussy with detailing. So PoD is almost done. However, all the css tweaks can simply be copied to the others, so they wont take as long.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on June 18, 2011, 02:46:52 AM
Post by: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on June 18, 2011, 02:46:52 AM
I'm definitely looking forward for these :) I'm still running the old versions on my forum, until you get them updated. But don't hurrry, take all the time you need to :)
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Masterd on June 18, 2011, 05:46:19 AM
Post by: Masterd on June 18, 2011, 05:46:19 AM
Can you also update the Curve's PSDs when you finish with those themes?
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 18, 2011, 07:26:19 PM
Post by: Antechinus on June 18, 2011, 07:26:19 PM
Yes I'll do the Curve PSD's too. I've already done the main_block.
Title: Re: Default theme (RC3 Curve) colour variations - updated
Post by: Antechinus on June 19, 2011, 02:32:49 AM
Post by: Antechinus on June 19, 2011, 02:32:49 AM
This thread is now locked. New thread here: Ant's Curve Variants (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=438661.0)