[RESOLVED] modify a theme.... no idea

[8trek]

How do you turn it on in the ini file? what does this line look like?

[Draco1962]

Did you explore the options in the menu bar? I am at work so do not have the app to reference the exact location, but you should be able to locate it within one of the options to enable descriptions or somewhat similar verbiage.

[ehuonder]

I believe you're looking for the Menu Object->Options, Enable Popup Descriptions check box. Once checked, you should be able to place a object titled "Description" around within the workspace.

[8trek]

yes, you are correct, thank you.... don't know how i missed it the first 38 times I looked at it.

[KRC]

Hey, I would love to see a snap of the progress you are making with your theme

[8trek]

will do... almost done.

[8trek]

I'm done, what's the best way to take a snap of the finished product?

[Draco1962]

I usually open GameEx windowed and Ctrl+PrtScrn, paste it into whatever image program I use (GIMP most of the time), save it and then attach to a post within the thread using the upload option in the full editor (under More Reply Options).

[KRC]

Launch GameEx in fullscreen and do a print screen (PrntScr) on your keyboard. Then paste and save in paint or GIMP, or whatever editing program you use.

[8trek]

see attached, thanks to all that helped!

[nullPointer]

Great job hiandyp! That came out looking really nice. I'm glad you persevered! While you're at it, don't forget about our ongoing theme contest.

[8trek]

Wow, that's a pretty impressive looking prize list. Unfortunately my current theme is a mod of someone elses so I would need to start from scratch in order to qualify.

[KRC]

Nice work hiandyp,

Wow, that's a pretty impressive looking prize list. Unfortunately my current theme is a mod of someone elses so I would need to start from scratch in order to qualify.

Still plenty of time to enter the competition though

[Draco1962]

Modding an existing theme is a great way to experiment and get your legs under you! I know you had some difficulties to start with, but, as you begin to learn how to work with the Theme Editor and, most importantly, image tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator (or the freeware equivalents GIMP and Inkscape), you will become more comfortable and begin creating some original work of your own in no time!

[IMBerzerk]

8trek,

you also can change things in the gameex setup wizard that effect the layout and theme. Selecting 'simple' removes a lot of the extra stuff like that long line of 'by manufacturer... by year... etc..'

it's a lot of work, but in the end, once you figure it out, it works well... and believe it or not... it's fun too. I combined the layout of Future Retro with the graphics of Black Glass... looks awesome on my BerZerk cabinet!

IMB

Edited August 6, 2012 by Draco1962
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