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Taichou-Henk — Bioshocking Skins
Published: 2010-02-23 20:05:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 42856; Favourites: 103; Downloads: 4592
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Hey Guys!:UPDATE: Using Rmskin Format && Updated Weather! Finally
:UPDATE: updated the font to a more "Rapture" one
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Finally my skin is finished!
This was a bit a though one!
4 meters:
- Cpu/ram/weather
- Hard disk's
- Battery
- Launcher/Time/Date
This is a coop-skin with
He did the graphics I did the coding
Wallpaper from:
[link]
Great Greet Giblet
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Comments: 140
Awesome, just started converting my cpu to an Infinite theme, and these will work for that. I especially love the battery Bar. Awesome look.
Many Thanks!
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The battery bar especially took LOT of work, just to get the right turning circle
I'm glad you like it!
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This is so awesome! Goes well with my Bioshock icon themed RocketDock 
[link]
Don't suppose your planning on adding any more, for example an email/calender widget?
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Wasn't planning on it..
My graphics guy hasn't been doing much.. though I asked him alot..
And I;m not good at the graphics, only the coding
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MY favorite of all time. I really wish there was more to it though. I want an entire bioshock theme. 
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wel.. I have been working on a circular shortcut dock..
But it didn;t work out nicely..
I am very glad you like the skin till now.
IF I ever expand it I will mesage you
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Awww, I still love it. I adore it. It's my absolute favorite. Thank you though, I'd really appreciate that. Hell, I have other widget/desktop programs, but your Bioshock skin is the reason I keep using rainmeter. They're perfect, btw. Really goes great with my steampunk windowsblinds theme. I'm trying to get all the plasmid pictures I can find and other bioshock things to make icons and eventually put them all together in a pack. I try to think of what I could make a dock with or like, but I just can't figure it out. I know how much of a pain it must have been trying to do that though and not have it work out. So did you make them from a screenshot or did you build them from scratch?
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I made them from a screenshot, well actually my good friend *kleinebozebeer made them from screenshots..
And If you provide me with the icons, I could make the dock's etc for you.
The problem is that my friend is so busy these days.
So thanks for your kind words, and if you have the icons I will be glad to make this for you.
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I could probably make or acquire icons somehow, but I wonder what kind would be useful? I mean, I could just grab all the available plasmid icons out there, but I could also make my own icons with the same feel. I kind of wish I was a good artist, so that I could illustrate icons to have the vintage feel and everything, to look like the plasmid icons. That would be epic. Anyways I can see about doing that. Right now I'm trying to see about making a rocketdock skin from fallout3
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This is really cool! How do I change the weather app to show the weather in my location? I opened up the file but I have not been able to figure out how to do it.
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Its VERY easy..
On top of the document you will find this: WeatherCode=NLXX0002
Change the weathercode to YOUR weathercode, and you have your weather..
Your wethercode cna be found here: [link]
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Nevermind, figured it out!
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I suppose Neutraface would be a better font to use
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well the actual used fond in the whole bioshock game is included.. so.. thaths THE font to use
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Hey, I was wondering if anybody knew how to set up icons in the launcher (if possible)
I love this skin and want it to look as nice as possible!
if anybody knows could you email me at my username @yahoo.com thanks!
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Well I tried maiing it that way but it bugged alot, so I left it this way.
I am no longer developing this skin for now, sorry..
Giblet
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first rainmeter theme, looks great, I hope you make more in the future
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From which games?
Tell meeeeee!!
Btw we're working on a few new features for this pack..
Not much but should be cool
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hey man here is my idea for the center launcher for this rainmeter here is the link
[link]
hope you like my idea and it kinda works out as i had it in mind good luck
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hey how r u? I'm still having problems with setting files to the buttons but i managed to add some bioshock abilities symbols to the buttons and they r looking good . as for the file and adding to the buttons I'm not sure what i need to put i want to add 2 folders from my desktop so i can take them of the desktop and maybe the safari browser link. do i need to change anything in the button configuration like add a new command or change what the bit in brackets says? i've not change them from what u had them before.
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A folder is the same as a file..
in the skin file youll find this:
[variables]
Program 1= path
Program 2= Path
Program 3= Path
Change "path" to the folder or file you want.
So to open a folder on your desktop:
[variables]
Program 1= "C:\Users\*username here*\Desktop\*foldername here*\"
example The following will open the skins folder on my desktop:
Program 2= "C:\Users\Giblet\Desktop\Skins\"
example The following will open firefox in my programfiles folder
Program 3= "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
The locations may be different on your computer!!
so you must find those yourself!
I already told you how you could do that for the safari link, rightclick it, properties, copy the "target" link.
for the folders: open the folder, and copy the command/breadcrumb bar (bar on top in the explorer window) and past it between brackets.
Just try it, refresh the skin in between saves and see what you can do!
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ok this is what i've got for the paths
Program 1= "C:\Users\lestat\Desktop\lestats stuff"
Program 2= "C:\Users\lestat\Desktop\random stuff"
Program 3= "C:\Program Files (x86)\Safari.exe"
i think this is how they r suppose to be i could only find "location" do i need to add anything to commands this is what i have for buttons
[App1]
Meter=Button
ButtonImage=\Graphics\demandingdad.png
ButtonCommand= !exicute ["#Program 1#"]
x=42
y=2
[App2}
Meter=Button
ButtonImage=\Graphics\adamneedle copy.png
ButtonCommand= !exicute ["#Program 2#"]
x=7
y=37
[App3]
Meter=Button
ButtonImage=\Graphics\cloud button.png
ButtonCommand= !exicute ["#Program 3#"]
x=38
y=88
is that right?
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As far as I can see everything is right, save it, refresh the skin (righ click > refresh) and try them!
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i've refreshed it a few times but still wont work
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The only way to make sure it's done right is for me to check it on your pc, please add me to an IM service, you will find the links on my profile page!
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what if i make a copy of the file and send it to u and u link the buttons to safari and 2 random folder on ur desktop and send me the link back?
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Will not work because some things differ
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yeah but i should be able to workout whats different and change it myself if that doesnt work then i will try ur way if thats ok
here is the link with the file a want changed i hope u can help
[link]
good luck
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[link]
this should work now
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thanks that helped what did u change the folders work but the safari doesnt work do i need to add a web site to it?
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Nah.. the problem is that your safari.exe file is NOT in your program Files(x86) folder..
There is another folder in there..
try this one:
[link]
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that works fine thanks alot i had an idea for a centre launcher as well ill finish the design an send u a link thanks again
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No problem, just send it and I'll check what I can do..
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did u get my ideas for the borderland ones
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Yeah I did...
Still looking for time to make it
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if i new what i was doing i would help do it but not sure where to start i have photoshop element edition but still working on how to use it properly. but let me know how your getting on with it when u start it.
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Hmm I can't photoshop either XD I have a friend doing all the photoshop for me 
But.. you could try learnign to make these skins..
Go to rainmeter.deviantart.com or rainmeter.net and start a few tutorials to see how to make these skins!
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i would but you saw my programming i can't seem to get the configuration to make it work properly but i mite have ago with one but don't have any thing to work on picture wise i mite try and have ago at borderlands screenshot the one i sent u with the plans on. and see how it goes. but u will properly have better luck with it then i will.
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My friend is working on the graphics
[link]
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it looks great man but i've been having problems trying to cut the images of the guns out of the original copy to turn in to buttons could u let me know if your mate has better luck and maybe send me a copy of them if he does i want one dull set and a light up set if he can do it if not just as they are i'll do i will have to try and make the ones i need to make it work the way i planned it out, thanks for all your help so far. it's much appreciated and let me know if he can do the borderlands ones to i must have the wrong copy of photoshop to be able to do what i want to. i have photoshop elements.
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My mate is working on it.
He's also very busy!
So give him some time.
You can do everything he does with photoshop elements, but he's pretty good at it!
He just needs some time
Also, for the borderlands one were still discussing things.
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okay cheers then could u ask him how i can cut and paste the gun images to a new blank page cause i can't seem to get it to work properly i've even tried to use paint but can't cut circular shapes only does square or free hand.
as for the borderlands theme is there anything i can help with? i could do with some practice with writing and designing programs and skins.
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Well.. You really should add me on an IM services, cause were using deviantart as a chat now.. and I don;t want to continue communication it this way!
not because I don't like you, bit because Deviantart was not intended for this!
So go to my profile page and select the chat program you use to get my adress!
then add me, and we'll talk!
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ok i sent u an email on gmail
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how do i edit the app buttons on the clock skin? i'm new at this
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Hey, thanks for your interest,
Start the buttons skin,
right click it, and click "edit skin"
In the window that opens you will find the following:
[variables]
Program 1= Path
Program 2= Path
Program 3= Path
changes the "Path" to the path of your preferred app
for example firefox, which on my pc is located in C:\Program Files\Firefox\Firefox.exe
I will copy this:
[variables]
Program 1= C:\Program Files\Firefox\Firefox.exe
Program 2= C:\Program Files\notepad++\Notepad++.exe
Program 3= C:\Program Files\Teamviewer 7\Teamviewer.exe
Now program 1 will be firefox, program 2 notepad++ and program 3 teamviewer!
But, you must find the right paths for the right apps yourself!
If you want an easy way to find the app>
Rightclick the shortcut you have, for example in your start menu, or in your taskbar or on your desktop
choose properties:
You will find a line called "target"
Just copy everything behind it and you will have your path!
that's all!
Goodluck!
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ok i tried that but i couldn't get it to work. is there anything i need to put as a command or is it that in putting the wrong path? also is it possible to add icons or images to the buttons without changing how they come up already so they still change when u put cursor over or click on it i want to add some images of the abilities from the game. oh and also i made a copy of the clock skin and changed it to a media player for itunes but the writing colour wont change it stays black and i cant read the writing on the black background but im trying to use the same colour as the time and date writing on the clock version thanks for any help
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I'm sorry I made one little mistake in my tutorial..
You need to put the path in there:
D:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
and put quotes around it:
"D:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
you would get:
[variables]
Program 1= "C:\Program Files\Firefox\Firefox.exe"
Program 2= "C:\Program Files\notepad++\Notepad++.exe"
Program 3= "C:\Program Files\Teamviewer 7\Teamviewer.exe"
Adding icons is possible..
But not adviseable..
In the folder where the skin file is placed (most common: C:\Users\*USERNAME*\Documents\Rainmeter\skins\bioshocking\time-launch)
there is a "graphics" folder.
You can find three images there..
Load the images in your favourite program, edit them and save them again as a .png file
USE THE SAME FORMAT and PAINT OVER THEM! else it will not work again, oh and make a backup of the originals!
for your last question,
to change the font color on several fonts just use FontColor: R, G, B where r g and b are red green and blue values
for the sandy color I use for the time you can use
FontColor=255,234,187
you would get something like:
[MeterName]
Meter=STRING
MeasureName=MeasureSomething
x=1 // x value
y=1 // y value
FontSize=16 //size of the letters
AntiAlias=1 // always use 1 !
FontFace="Andes" // the font I use for the bioshocking skin
StringStyle=Bold // What style must the font be?
FontColor=255,234,187 // the color for the font
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