New skin.......(somewhat long post, w/pics)

**proximo** · 09-27-2005, 11:42 AM

Oh, sorry.. got distracted during the uploading :P Fixed..

**b8bboi** · 09-27-2005, 04:36 PM

proximo, could you post the fonts you used in the PSD? Thanks.

**proximo** · 09-27-2005, 05:33 PM

I used 3 fonts; GE Drover (included in the default centrafuse skin, /fonts folder), Moto and LCD Display Grid. The last two are included in this zip file.

Enjoy! =)

**lazy_g** · 09-28-2005, 07:30 AM

i hope someone wil finish that bleu one...that is exactly what i want!!!

(if i could do it myself, i would. but i'm not good at this stuff...)

**proximo** · 09-30-2005, 02:51 PM

Please post the results of your work in this thread.
Thank you =)

**lazy_g** · 11-16-2005, 04:27 PM

is there going to be a update to this skin? or is it dead?

I hope someone will pick it up, because i really like it...

**dragonjo8** · 11-18-2005, 02:43 AM

Hello Lazy:

Actually, I have been playing around, changing/adding graphics to the original version I posted a couple of months ago. I'm not really a graphic artist, therefore, a lot of the images were gleaned elsewhere and combined/modified to fit what I personally find appealing. I think the version I have now is pretty much going to be final.

Keep in mind, I don't have a lot of time to devote to this. It is very time consuming (especially the XML stuff). In light of the fact the Centrafuse people changed the XML for 1.5, I spent a lot of time tweaking it to fit with my current graphics (I'm still not finished doing this as I still use the old media manager layout). Couple this with the fact they will be changing the skin XML again (I'm sure you've seen the thread with the preview of the 'new' skin layout) I'm not sure I want to invest the time.

With regard to the new layout, like a lot of people have remarked, I'm not all that impressed. Don't get me wrong, I think the graphics are very nice, certainly better than the orginal 'Blue Ice', however, the layout looks too much like Frodo or Road Runner (as many have said). One of the reasons I chose CF is because of the layout. I like having the buttons always available on the left side. I don't like the proposed drop down menu idea. I think it might be a little cumbersome to use while driving. Oh well...we'll see.

Here are a couple of pics of what I have so far. If CF proceeds with their changes, I just might have to jump ship and go with Road Runner. Proximo (the guy that gave me the inspiration for the skin I've been working on) has already made a version for that platform.

**lazy_g** · 11-28-2005, 10:17 AM

well i actually finneshed the skin!!!

but it is for the CF1.4 version.

Since i have some problem with the gps plugin in 1.5, i'm forced to use the 1.4...

Does anybody have some space where i can upload the files? because i don't have any....

I will post some pics tonight!!

**sycotic_reject** · 11-29-2005, 11:04 PM

wow, awsome skins, love how everyone has put a custom touch to it. hopefully once i start my CarPC i'll have one of these skins. great thread!

**proximo** · 12-01-2005, 09:36 PM

Hey!

I've puzzled around with the skin trying some fancy icons and stuff..
What do you guys think?

I'm a bit unsure about what the icons on the lower right actually do, can anyone help me with this so that i can find icons that match the actions better?

Here's the pic!