Making themes - Revision history

178.26.116.152: /* Extract Data File */

2011-02-06T16:21:30Z

Extract Data File

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	# Right Click on <code>data.tar.gz</code> > 7zip > Extract Here. That will give you <code>data.tar</code>		# Right Click on <code>data.tar.gz</code> > 7zip > Extract Here. That will give you <code>data.tar</code>
	# Right Click on <code>data.tar</code> > 7zip > Extract Here. That will give you a folder called <code>usr</code>		# Right Click on <code>data.tar</code> > 7zip > Extract Here. That will give you a folder called <code>usr</code>
-	# Now Create a new folder called <code>src and move folder <code>usr</code> into that folder.	+	# Now Create a new folder called <code>src</code> and move folder <code>usr</code> into that folder.
	# Next edit the py2deb script you downloaded earlier		# Next edit the py2deb script you downloaded earlier
	# Upload source data to tablet		# Upload source data to tablet

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2010-09-21T14:49:34Z

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amigadave: merge content from Using Maemo Theme Maker

2010-04-08T14:16:19Z

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	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
-	This tutorial is to help people make new themes. I have had several people ask me how to make new themes. Creating a theme is very easy; all you need is a image editing program like Photoshop, ~~Gimp~~, Paintshop Pro, or any other. I prefer one that has Layers and other advance features but any will work. You will also need to download the theme maker from [https://garage.maemo.org/frs/?group_id=36&release_id=1629 ~~Here.~~]	+	This tutorial is to help people make new themes. I have had several people ask me how to make new themes. Creating a theme is very easy; all you need is a image editing program like Photoshop, GIMP, Paintshop Pro, or any other. I prefer one that has Layers and other advance features but any will work. You will also need to download the theme maker from [https://garage.maemo.org/frs/?group_id=36&release_id=1629 the Garage download page].

	== Guide ==		== Guide ==
		+
		+	=== Making a binary package ===
		+
	'''Step 1 -''' ''unzip'' the folder to your computer. (I keep the Theme maker folder on my desktop since that is where the program creates the theme files and it’s easy to get to).		'''Step 1 -''' ''unzip'' the folder to your computer. (I keep the Theme maker folder on my desktop since that is where the program creates the theme files and it’s easy to get to).

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	'''Step 7 -''' ''Upload'' that file to your Tablet or Web and ''Install''. Then share with everyone else.		'''Step 7 -''' ''Upload'' that file to your Tablet or Web and ''Install''. Then share with everyone else.

-	[[Category:~~Users~~]]	+	=== Making a source package ===
		+
		+	==== Prerequisites ====
		+
		+	*7zip
		+	*Filezilla
		+	*Script to build source deb
		+
		+	Download and Install to (n8x0 tablet):
		+	*Py2deb
		+	*Gainroot
		+	*ssh server
		+
		+	==== Extract Data File ====
		+
		+	*Now right click on your .deb file > 7zip > Extract Here
		+	That will give you two files control.tar and data.tar.
		+	*Right Click on data.tar.gz > 7zip > Extract Here
		+	That will give you data.tar
		+	*Right Click on data.tar > 7zip > Extract Here
		+	That will give you a folder called usr
		+	*Now Create a new folder called src and move folder usr into that folder.
		+
		+	*Next edit the py2deb script you downloaded earlier
		+
		+
		+	*Upload source data to tablet
		+	*Connect to tablet using filezilla
		+	*Create folder called build in MyDocs Folder
		+	*Upload src folder and py2deb script to build folder.
		+
		+	==== Build Source ====
		+
		+	*Open xterm on tablet
		+	*Type the following commands in xterm
		+	sudo gainroot
		+	cd /home/user/MyDocs/build
		+	python build_myapp.py
		+	*Follow the instructions given in xterm
		+
		+	*Refresh view on filezilla > View > Refresh
		+
		+	==== Upload Source to extras-devel ====
		+
		+	*Download themename.changes, themename.dsc, and themename.tar.gz files
		+	*Go to the [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/index.phpGarage Extras Assistant]
		+	*Login and follow steps to upload files an add files to builder queue.
		+	*Wait about 30 minutes then your files will be on [[extras-devel]].
		+
		+	== Further information ==
		+
		+	* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=339928#post339928 How to - Build a source package and upload os2008 themes to extras-devel]
		+
		+	[[Category:HowTo]]
	[[Category:Power users]]		[[Category:Power users]]
	[[Category:Themes]]		[[Category:Themes]]

onion: Add theme category

2010-03-25T08:39:54Z

Add theme category

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	[[Category:Users]]		[[Category:Users]]
	[[Category:Power users]]		[[Category:Power users]]
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ossipena at 12:31, 1 November 2009

2009-11-01T12:31:13Z

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	[[Category:Users]]		[[Category:Users]]
		+	[[Category:Power users]]

generalantilles: How to make a new theme moved to Making themes

2008-08-28T03:04:24Z

How to make a new theme moved to Making themes

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andrewfblack at 20:54, 14 August 2008

2008-08-14T20:54:30Z

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	'''Step 7 -''' ''Upload'' that file to your Tablet or Web and ''Install''. Then share with everyone else.		'''Step 7 -''' ''Upload'' that file to your Tablet or Web and ''Install''. Then share with everyone else.
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		+	[[Category:Users]]

andrewfblack: /* Purpose */

2008-08-14T20:47:27Z

Purpose

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	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
-	This tutorial is to help people make new themes. I have had several people ask me how to make new themes. Creating a theme is very easy; all you need is a image editing program like Photoshop, Gimp, Paintshop Pro, or any other. I prefer one that has Layers and other advance features but any will work. You will also need to download the theme maker from [https://garage.maemo.org/frs/?group_id=36&release_id=1629 \| Here.]	+	This tutorial is to help people make new themes. I have had several people ask me how to make new themes. Creating a theme is very easy; all you need is a image editing program like Photoshop, Gimp, Paintshop Pro, or any other. I prefer one that has Layers and other advance features but any will work. You will also need to download the theme maker from [https://garage.maemo.org/frs/?group_id=36&release_id=1629 Here.]
-		+

	== Guide ==		== Guide ==

andrewfblack: How to Make a New Theme moved to How to make a new theme

2008-08-14T20:46:55Z

How to Make a New Theme moved to How to make a new theme

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andrewfblack at 20:15, 14 August 2008

2008-08-14T20:15:12Z

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-	=== Purpose ===	+	== Purpose ==
	This tutorial is to help people make new themes. I have had several people ask me how to make new themes. Creating a theme is very easy; all you need is a image editing program like Photoshop, Gimp, Paintshop Pro, or any other. I prefer one that has Layers and other advance features but any will work. You will also need to download the theme maker from [https://garage.maemo.org/frs/?group_id=36&release_id=1629 \| Here.]		This tutorial is to help people make new themes. I have had several people ask me how to make new themes. Creating a theme is very easy; all you need is a image editing program like Photoshop, Gimp, Paintshop Pro, or any other. I prefer one that has Layers and other advance features but any will work. You will also need to download the theme maker from [https://garage.maemo.org/frs/?group_id=36&release_id=1629 \| Here.]


-	=== Guide ===	+	== Guide ==
-	~~The first step is to~~ ''unzip'' the folder to your computer. (I keep the Theme maker folder on my desktop since that is where the program creates the theme files and it’s easy to get to).	+	'''Step 1 -''' ''unzip'' the folder to your computer. (I keep the Theme maker folder on my desktop since that is where the program creates the theme files and it’s easy to get to).

-	~~Second if you~~ look into the folder there is an a file called '''NuvoPearl-template.psd''' that is the file you will ''edit'' to make your new theme. ''Open'' it up with your image editor.	+	'''Step 2 -''' look into the folder there is an a file called '''NuvoPearl-template.psd''' that is the file you will ''edit'' to make your new theme. ''Open'' it up with your image editor.

-	''Edit'' this file to look like what ever you want your theme to look like (I wont go into how to edit the file in this document but I normally do layers over the background image this has several advantages over just editing the image.)	+	'''Step 3 -''' ''Edit'' this file to look like what ever you want your theme to look like (I wont go into how to edit the file in this document but I normally do layers over the background image this has several advantages over just editing the image.)

-	~~Once done~~ ''save'' your file twice once in the '''.psd''' format and once in the '''.png''' format.	+	'''Step 4 -''' ''save'' your file twice once in the '''.psd''' format and once in the '''.png''' format.

	Next ''Open'' '''MaemoThemeMaker.jar'''		Next ''Open'' '''MaemoThemeMaker.jar'''

-	[~~http~~:~~//www~~.~~andrewblck.com/Stuff/thememaker1.PNG Maemo Theme Maker Screenshot~~]	+	[[Image:Thememaker1.png]]

-	~~Steps to making~~ theme file.	+	'''Step 5 -''' Make the theme file.

-	1. Enter Theme Name Max Length 9 Characters.	+	5.1 Enter Theme Name Max Length 9 Characters.

-	2. Enter Your Name or Screen Name if you wish to use that instead.	+	5.2 Enter Your Name or Screen Name if you wish to use that instead.

-	3. Select Theme Background File.	+	5.3 Select Theme Background File.

-	4. Select Theme Source File(Select the .png formatted file.)	+	5.4 Select Theme Source File(Select the .png formatted file.)

-	5. Layout for Theme is Chinook (Still works for Diablo)	+	5.5 Layout for Theme is Chinook (Still works for Diablo)

-	6. Theme Version ( I normally start with 0.1)	+	5.6 Theme Version ( I normally start with 0.1)

-	7. Top Bar Height need to be at least 45 pixels but I always do 60 so the Top bar is always the same size since home view will always be 60.)	+	5.7 Top Bar Height need to be at least 45 pixels but I always do 60 so the Top bar is always the same size since home view will always be 60.)

-	8. I normally go with 12 or higher for system font.	+	5.8 I normally go with 12 or higher for system font.

-	9. I notice anything over 20 and things start to get misshaped do to font size.	+	5.9 I notice anything over 20 and things start to get misshaped do to font size.

-	10. I normally got with 12 or so on Title font also.	+	5.10 I normally got with 12 or so on Title font also.

-	11. I don’t use this but it just makes your borders smaller.	+	5.11 I don’t use this but it just makes your borders smaller.

-	~~Next~~ ''Click'' '''Build Theme Tab''' then '''Build Theme!'''	+	'''Step 6 -''' ''Click'' '''Build Theme Tab''' then '''Build Theme!'''

-	[~~http~~:~~//www~~.~~andrewblck.com/Stuff/thememaker2.PNG Maemo Theme Maker Screenshot Build Tab~~]	+	[[Image:Thememaker2.png]]

	Once Progress bar hits 100% (sometimes I get a popup saying its done sometimes I don’t) you will find your theme files in the ThemeMaker Folder you unzip earlier.		Once Progress bar hits 100% (sometimes I get a popup saying its done sometimes I don’t) you will find your theme files in the ThemeMaker Folder you unzip earlier.

-	''Upload'' that file to your Tablet or Web and ''Install''. Then share with everyone else.	+	'''Step 7 -''' ''Upload'' that file to your Tablet or Web and ''Install''. Then share with everyone else.