Artist For Pmenu Skins Wanted


i would love to make a skin but i dont have linux here to test.
can someone make a design skeleton frame of all the components and then i can try and make one. :D

for now ill just check out the skins folder.
 
This library is in the "libs" folder, if you run the menu with inclued "run.sh" script it should load it for you.

zhasha said:
So anyway, I was just wondering why I am as far as I can see the only one who needs libGLES_CM and not libEGL.
[zhasha@ztoshiba release]$ ldd pmenu
linux-gate.so.1 => (0xb784f000)
libSDL-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL-1.2.so.0 (0x02539000)
libSDL_image-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL_image-1.2.so.0 (0x00b90000)
libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0 (0x00c0f000)
libfreetype.so.6 => /usr/lib/libfreetype.so.6 (0x00d4c000)
libGLES_CM.so => not found
libstdc++.so.6 => /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6 (0x00679000)
libgcc_s.so.1 => /lib/libgcc_s.so.1 (0x003ec000)
libc.so.6 => /lib/libc.so.6 (0x009b5000)
libm.so.6 => /lib/libm.so.6 (0x00b2c000)
libX11.so.6 => /usr/lib/libX11.so.6 (0x00101000)
libdl.so.2 => /lib/libdl.so.2 (0x00b58000)
libpthread.so.0 => /lib/libpthread.so.0 (0x00b5f000)
libpng12.so.0 => /usr/lib/libpng12.so.0 (0x00265000)
libjpeg.so.62 => /usr/lib/libjpeg.so.62 (0x07f35000)
libtiff.so.3 => /usr/lib/libtiff.so.3 (0x020fe000)
libz.so.1 => /lib/libz.so.1 (0x00b7b000)
/lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0x00993000)
libxcb.so.1 => /usr/lib/libxcb.so.1 (0x00d0c000)
libXau.so.6 => /usr/lib/libXau.so.6 (0x00d07000)
A quick google search on it turned up nothing of value and I can't seem to find it in the fedora repos.
Click to expand...
 
Last edited by a moderator:
zhasha said:
So anyway, I was just wondering why I am as far as I can see the only one who needs libGLES_CM and not libEGL.
[zhasha@ztoshiba release]$ ldd pmenu
linux-gate.so.1 => (0xb784f000)
libSDL-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL-1.2.so.0 (0x02539000)
libSDL_image-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL_image-1.2.so.0 (0x00b90000)
libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0 (0x00c0f000)
libfreetype.so.6 => /usr/lib/libfreetype.so.6 (0x00d4c000)
libGLES_CM.so => not found
libstdc++.so.6 => /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6 (0x00679000)
libgcc_s.so.1 => /lib/libgcc_s.so.1 (0x003ec000)
libc.so.6 => /lib/libc.so.6 (0x009b5000)
libm.so.6 => /lib/libm.so.6 (0x00b2c000)
libX11.so.6 => /usr/lib/libX11.so.6 (0x00101000)
libdl.so.2 => /lib/libdl.so.2 (0x00b58000)
libpthread.so.0 => /lib/libpthread.so.0 (0x00b5f000)
libpng12.so.0 => /usr/lib/libpng12.so.0 (0x00265000)
libjpeg.so.62 => /usr/lib/libjpeg.so.62 (0x07f35000)
libtiff.so.3 => /usr/lib/libtiff.so.3 (0x020fe000)
libz.so.1 => /lib/libz.so.1 (0x00b7b000)
/lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0x00993000)
libxcb.so.1 => /usr/lib/libxcb.so.1 (0x00d0c000)
libXau.so.6 => /usr/lib/libXau.so.6 (0x00d07000)
A quick google search on it turned up nothing of value and I can't seem to find it in the fedora repos.
Click to expand...

Well…

Code: 
hellsdark @ limeade ~/Pandora/pmenu/release > ldd pmenu
     linux-gate.so.1 =>  (0x00417000)
     libSDL-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL-1.2.so.0 (0x00d53000)
     libSDL_image-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL_image-1.2.so.0 (0x00199000)
     libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0 => /usr/lib/libSDL_ttf-2.0.so.0 (0x00e03000)
     libfreetype.so.6 => /usr/lib/libfreetype.so.6 (0x006be000)
     libGLES_CM.so => not found
     libstdc++.so.6 => /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6 (0x001b6000)
     libgcc_s.so.1 => /lib/libgcc_s.so.1 (0x00f56000)
     libc.so.6 => /lib/tls/i686/cmov/libc.so.6 (0x002a8000)
     libm.so.6 => /lib/tls/i686/cmov/libm.so.6 (0x00110000)
     libX11.so.6 => /usr/lib/libX11.so.6 (0x009e7000)
     libasound.so.2 => /usr/lib/libasound.so.2 (0x00418000)
     libdl.so.2 => /lib/tls/i686/cmov/libdl.so.2 (0x0018f000)
     libdirectfb-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libdirectfb-1.2.so.0 (0x00601000)
     libfusion-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libfusion-1.2.so.0 (0x00136000)
     libdirect-1.2.so.0 => /usr/lib/libdirect-1.2.so.0 (0x00c36000)
     libpthread.so.0 => /lib/tls/i686/cmov/libpthread.so.0 (0x00140000)
     libpng12.so.0 => /usr/lib/libpng12.so.0 (0x0055b000)
     libjpeg.so.62 => /usr/lib/libjpeg.so.62 (0x00d08000)
     libtiff.so.4 => /usr/lib/libtiff.so.4 (0x00894000)
     libz.so.1 => /lib/libz.so.1 (0x00988000)
     /lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0x00bb4000)
     libxcb.so.1 => /usr/lib/libxcb.so.1 (0x00159000)
     librt.so.1 => /lib/tls/i686/cmov/librt.so.1 (0x007d4000)
     libXau.so.6 => /usr/lib/libXau.so.6 (0x00177000)
     libXdmcp.so.6 => /usr/lib/libXdmcp.so.6 (0x00798000)

And it works actually well with run.sh as cpasjuste said.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Hey, that's cool. I think I'll also do some work on this this weekend, if I'll have the time to do so. There's actually been a wallpaper thread in the German Pandora forums with 800x480 wallpapers for ages now and I still have some artwork lying around on my disk that originated from creating some wallpapers. By the way, I couldn't find any similar 800x480 wallpaper threads on this site, does anyone know of one?

One idea on the scrolling: Instead of automatically scrolling the description text at a fixed speed, you could allow the user to take control over it by moving one of the analog nubs or swiping over the screen horizontally. This would solve the problem of the description potentially scrolling too fast or too slow as well as allow the user to read the description without getting a modal dialog in his face.
 
I have barely started to make a skin (no real idea at the moment) I just made some icons and taken a background randomly.
test.png
 
Christoph.Krn said:
One idea on the scrolling: Instead of automatically scrolling the description text at a fixed speed, you could allow the user to take control over it by moving one of the analog nubs or swiping over the screen horizontally. This would solve the problem of the description potentially scrolling too fast or too slow as well as allow the user to read the description without getting a modal dialog in his face.
Click to expand...
And maybe not scrolling the text when it can be full viewed.

Edit : An archive for my skin
 
Last edited by a moderator:
MDave said:
1zftn9y.png
Click to expand...

MDave, I really like your theme, but I think that while the font you are using for titles looks cool, the it is a bit difficult to read... I think it would be better if you used some font that has less unusual characters, since when browsing through the titles it's important to read them fast.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Christoph.Krn said:
Hey, that's cool. I think I'll also do some work on this this weekend, if I'll have the time to do so. There's actually been a wallpaper thread in the German Pandora forums with 800x480 wallpapers for ages now and I still have some artwork lying around on my disk that originated from creating some wallpapers. By the way, I couldn't find any similar 800x480 wallpaper threads on this site, does anyone know of one?
Click to expand...

I don't recall seeing such a thread around here, but I think one should be created once the Pandora is out.
In the meantime: There are plenty threads over at the unofficial Archos forum as the Archos 5 and 605 share the same screen size as the Pandora these should look nice on it, too:
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=26305&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=wallpapers
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=21101
(just some examples, there are many more)

Also, nice work there, all skins look fantastic, I really would like to contribute, but sadly don't have time due my other projects.
But I am looking forward to using these skins :)

foxblock out
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Dflmestr, since your pretty good with XML stuff, would you have the time to write me a little C routine to retrieve the unofficial openpandora rss feeds :D ( just title and description returned as strings )
 
I have a problem:
Code: 
serenity@firefly ~/Pandora/release $ ./run.sh 
Profile Chosen: MBX_VGP
X Error: code 8 major 161 minor 5: BadMatch (invalid parameter attributes).
./run.sh: line 2:  7375 Segmentation fault      LD_PRELOAD="./libs/libGLES_CM.so ./libs/libEGL.so" ./pmenu

what did I wrong?
 
Alec  said:
MDave, I really like your theme, but I think that while the font you are using for titles looks cool, the it is a bit difficult to read... I think it would be better if you used some font that has less unusual characters, since when browsing through the titles it's important to read them fast.
Click to expand...

Those fonts were the ones that come with pmenu ;) Here is an update with Bitstream Vera fonts. Also, any ideas for the MISC icon? I can't think of anything that would visualize what the word MISC means in this context.

4vfx2e.png
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Your skin is greater every hours mdave :)
you last screen show me a little crap in my text box function, I forget to add a margin for the text, It will look better when added.

Edit: or maybe you did not respect the box image width ?
 
quick question... where is the battery icon meter?
love the skin MDave :D
 
Cpasjuste said:
Your skin is greater every hours mdave :)
you last screen show me a little crap in my text box function, I forget to add a margin for the text, It will look better when added.

Edit: or maybe you did not respect the box image width ?
Click to expand...

Thanks :D

Looks like the font (and size I use in the gui.cfg for the font) I'm using is the problem :eek: the confirm box I made is the same dimensions as the default. :eek:

Here are the files for testing ;) Link
 
Last edited by a moderator:
MDave said:
Cpasjuste said:
Your skin is greater every hours mdave :)
you last screen show me a little crap in my text box function, I forget to add a margin for the text, It will look better when added.

Edit: or maybe you did not respect the box image width ?
Click to expand...

Thanks :D

Looks like the font (and size I use in the gui.cfg for the font) I'm using is the problem :eek: the confirm box I made is the same dimensions as the default. :eek:

Here are the files for testing ;) Link
Click to expand...

Ok thanks. I should be font font/size dependent but i guess i must have fucked something. I'll check tomorow.

Thanks for the link, it's fixed now :)
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Trevsweb said:
quick question... where is the battery icon meter?
love the skin MDave :D
Click to expand...

I do not have a pandora with a battery, i'll add that later when possible.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
MDave said:
Alec  said:
MDave, I really like your theme, but I think that while the font you are using for titles looks cool, the it is a bit difficult to read... I think it would be better if you used some font that has less unusual characters, since when browsing through the titles it's important to read them fast.
Click to expand...

Those fonts were the ones that come with pmenu ;) Here is an update with Bitstream Vera fonts. Also, any ideas for the MISC icon? I can't think of anything that would visualize what the word MISC means in this context.
Click to expand...

Very nice! I'd either darken the message box or make it more opaque. It's a bit hard to read now.

As for the misc. icon... how about a box? A toolbox? It's mostly for accessories if I've understood correctly.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
Pmenu Skins Lost
Replies
4
Views
2K
monkeyo2
M
C
Pmenu Help Wanted (graphists)
2 3
Replies
46
Views
7K
giovanni
G
barosl
Inkl Player 0.3 Released
Replies
5
Views
3K
b1ueskycomp1ex
b1ueskycomp1ex
B
Open2X Liquido Skin
Replies
16
Views
8K
paradroid
P
skeezix
Make A Skin For Minimenu If You Like; Heres How
2
Replies
21
Views
5K
DaveC
D
Back
Top