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Published: 2009-07-09 23:08:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 1487; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 51
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This was for 's birthday last year...and I didn't get around to it...until like May this year e_e;;;; I wanted to try one of those skins that switch the equalizer and main window, because they also looked fun. I liked this when I first made it...but then I looked at it like last week, and was like 'wtf was I doing?' so I tried to change some things...and it just looked worse |D so I guess it'll stay as is. No volume bar, sorry~I don't think I'll use purple for a while now....
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I tried moving it, but I still think I'm doing something wrong. I took a picture, so maybe you could see if you can spot what I'm messing up on?
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I'm so sorry I'm bad at this~. orz
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Don't worry about it! All programs are confusing when you just start using them! And I'm insanely flattered that one of my skins inspired someone to try Winamp!
I think I see what the problem is, so tell me if you get lost along the way, or if it just doesn't work.
1) Create a folder in "My Documents" named "Winamp Skins".
2) Hit the "Set skins directory..." button
3) Select the "Winamp Skins" folder you just created from the list that appears.
4) Re-download my Apocalypse Fall skin and save the zip file to your "Winamp Skins" folder.
You should be able to select it =]
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Okay, I think that got me a little closer...when I select it it turns everything into...not Waltz. D;
I didn't -save- the zip file to that folder, but moved it there after downloading, is that okay?
I took another picture of progress thus far.
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Thanks for being so understanding and helping me~.OTL
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I'm not sure if I could explain what looked to be your problem without going into a semi-technical response, but I can try if you like xD So I suggested the new skin directory and fresh zip as a clean slate kinda deal.
And I'm happy to help!
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Go ahead and get into that response, something's better than nothing~. XD
I never really knew anything about winamp until I looked at your skin, so I'm kinda lame at this.
Should I just uninstall it and reinstall it to start over completely? Because I am clicking to set the skin directory, and for some reason can't get the Waltz skin in there or something, I don't know. 
Acccckkk.
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Lol, I don't want to scare you away from Winamp ;.; If my explanations are confusing, I'll try screencaps!
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I'm not sure if it's a setting, but when I uninstall Winamp, my skins folder is left untouched.
Let's see...
If I remember correctly, a first installation of Winamp contains the Skins folder. Within the Skins folder, there are 3 other folders: Winamp Modern, Bento, Big Bento. The default skin directory is the Skins folder.
Winamp reads folders, .zip, .wsz (classic), .wal (modern) files as skins. If any of those four types are within the chosen skin directory, it will appear in the skin list to be selected and used.
In your 1st screencap, it looked as though the skin directory was your Waltz folder. The about/notifier/player/scripts/shade/etc., folders shouldn't be there, and most likely belong in the Winamp Modern, Bento, or Big Bento skin folder.
Did that help at all?
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Ah, so should I try moving the about/notifier/player/scripts/shade/etc., folders out and leaving the Waltz folder alone?
Er, yeah, maybe screenshots would help after all. I'm so sowwee~. XD
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Moving those folders out would just make things look nicer, and isn't really necessary.
To me it sounds like you're having the most problem with the "Set skins directory..." I'll go over my numbered steps with images too this time, ok? ^^ Gimme a few minutes and I should have it!
It's really not your fault! I should have the instructions posted in my gallery anyway xD;
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Aww, thanks so much. You're so sweet to lil' ol' me. ;////;
*waits patiently*
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Totally welcome! I tried to cap all the important bits
Visual~: [link]
We're going to try the clean skin directory again. I made the empty Winamp Skins folder in My Documents.
1. Head back to the skin browser. Press the "Set skin directory..." button.
2 -> 3. When the selection box appears, choose the folder you'll save your winamp skins to. Hit ok. This folder shall become the skin directory. You can use any folder on your computer, but having one dedicated to winamp skins should keep things more tidy.
4. If you want the skin to appear in the list, make sure the .zip file is saved in whatever folder you set to be the skin directory.
5. If all goes well, the files should appear and allow you to select them in the skin browser!
Did I miss the mark again?
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Ooh, I think I see what's wrong, but I'm not sure what to do about it.
When I download the skin off your page, it's a regular zip folder marked Waltz instead of a PKZIP thing marked Apocalypse Fall.
I don't know how to make it a PKZIP though...
Thanks again for your continued help.
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The file should be fine. Mine says PKZIP because that's the program I use with zip files, but that doesn't matter. Did everything else look ok~?
And thank you for sticking around
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Ah! I got something to happen!
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It still looks a little wonky though, don't know how to fix that. D; And the window with Waltz's body is fused to the winamp library window.
No problem, my pleasure~.
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That's perfect! You got it to work!
The winamp windows will move individually if you click on a blank part and drag them. If you move the main winamp window (in this case, Waltz's body), all of the windows attached to it will follow it around. I'm not sure if you have the equalizer window open, but if you right click Winamp you should be able to bring it up~
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OMG IT WORKS THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU WITH MOUTH~.
Seriously, you've been so amazingly understanding and kind to me, I'll never forget this! *huggleattack* ;//////;
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Awesome~~~~!!!
You're definitely welcome. Sorry it was so much trouble... But I'm so happy you like my skin! 
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Oh god, please help me. I have no idea how to download this skin. D; I tried downloading the ZIP from this page, and using the tutorial you linked to implement it, but I'm so hopelessly lost. D;
Firstly, -do- I download it here?
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Yep, you download it from here! Make sure you don't unzip the skin though.
What part are you stuck at exactly? Getting this skin to appear under your skin menu?
(Also If you know how to change file extensions, you could change the .zip to .wsz and then simply click on the skin.)
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Yes exactly, I can't get it to appear under the skin menu. OTL
I tried like, moving the folder to a place where I could click it at the set skin something or other, but just got confused.
My ineptitude at this really bums me out because quite honestly, this skin makes me so happy in the pants. XD
(Dunno how to change file extensions. n////n Sowwee~)
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Aw, don't be bummed! We'll figure it out
Let's see...did you change the skin directory yet? It was the set skin option. If you didn't, you could simply move the skin to the default skins directory. The default is usually
C:\Program Files\Winamp\Skins
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OMG beautiful I think I'll go install Winamp just to use this. @////@
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How do you get those players Ive been tring to get one
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This isn't really a player. It's just a skin to make the Winamp player look different. You'll need the actual player to use it. The player is free and can be downloaded from Winamp.com : [link]
~malionette has a tutorial for installing Winamp skins. It's here: [link] She also made a tutorial on piecing it together (if it isn't already) as well as moving it. That one's here: [link]
Enjoy!
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whoo hoo~ go Waltz :> still love it- *looks at the bottom of the page* [link] and look what Waltz lead me to...WALTZ I LOVE YOU
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OMG this is just perfect. Its amazing looking. I have never seen a Eternal Sonata winamp skin before and I will always be using this beauty.
What program did you use to make this? I would love to try to make some of my own. Hopefully as gorgeous as this one.^^
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Awwwwwww, thanks 
I used Adobe Photoshop CS2, but anything with layers should work pretty well. I hope you make some too 
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Lol, 'kay, use nothing but purple for a month now :3
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XDDDD Alright fine. If you put it thaaaaaaaaaaaat way. Make a blue and green skin then! Then you'll like purples again!
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XD Why is it you always make me want to make new skins? u.u *Hunts down the right image*
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Darn it... Now I'm even going to make the transparency to use the image.... All your fauuuuult *whine*
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All the better to work with, my dear :3
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this is great, but very common, there are no skins as before, before i found a skin called Hellenium, it was fantastic, so many more skins that innovative, but now almost all are similar ):
BTW, I appreciate your work, continue like that
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OMG! I want Hellenium, I lost it when my pc burned and now I can't find it. Is there any chance You could share yours with me? Please?
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Yeah, I know what you mean. I try to do a new theme, or test a different technique every time, but I still get the occasional deja vu.
Thanks~! ^^ Good to know these don't go to waste!
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