Dummies guide to creating a background?

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Is there a dummies guide to creating a regular and tabbed background somewhere? I want to create my 1st one but have no idea where to start.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
open one up.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
But it seems that every background is different. I looked at the vistadock theme, which the background is 300 pixels by 68 pixels. While the default background is a tiny square. So I am totally confused.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
In the root directory of Object Dock there is a text file called Skinning the Dock. It would be the place to start.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Never thought to actually look for a file there. Will have to look for it and look through it.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would advice you to start w/ one already made or at least one that works good and just replace the png file (background) with the one you made and play with settings (.ini) file till you get the effect desired. That is how I learned hope this helps...
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
In the root directory of Object Dock there is a text file called Skinning the Dock. It would be the place to start.




Never thought to actually look for a file there. Will have to look for it and look through it.


you're not alone

I would advice you to start w/ one already made ...and just replace the png file (background) with the one you made and play with settings (.ini) file till you get the effect desired. That is how I learned hope this helps...


yepper, that's what I've been doing - just seems some of y'all lern faster than others
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would advice you to start w/ one already made or at least one that works good and just replace the png file (background) with the one you made and play with settings (.ini) file till you get the effect desired. That is how I learned hope this helps...


Wouldn't that be ripping then?
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Wouldn't that be ripping then?

If I am not mistaken, the following would apply:

As long as the image files are your own work (or you have permission for using images designed by another artist), you are not ripping the images - (Note: permission must be clear and included if you upload).

As for the configuration (".ini") file, the syntax is established and necessary, so you would adapt the configuration template to meet the needs of your images - therefore, no foul play here = no ripping.

A Java script, or VB Script would be a different story, and permission would be expected if using another designer's work.

Of course, an Administrator like Jafo may correct me here, but I think I have gotten it right.