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DilLy · 09-05-2002, 04:35 AM

Okay, I downloaded the trial of StyleXP, and you still can't pick the skin from the Advanced tab of DisplayProperties. You must do it through one of two ways: 1) Through the themes tab in DisplayProperties as I have been doing, or, 2)Through the interface of StyleXP.

So it doesn't seem possible with those types of themes to get them displayed in the Advanced tab's list of skins, with the exception of the defaultXP skins. Its funny because WindowBlinds does put them there. (I am so glad I spent my $20 on WB instead of StyleXP). Basically all StlyeXP does is give you yet another interface to have to deal with. it really is just doing the same thing as the free patch.

I guess I should have noted in the first post, that (even before downloading the StyleXP trial) after installing the free patch, and after double clicking the themes .msstyles file and having it pop up in the Themes tab in DisplayProperties, I was able to choose among the subdesigns within that skin in Advanced tab. I didn't think that counted as I was led to believe that not only would I be able to choose among subdesigns, but also the different main skins themselves in the Windows and Buttons menu, which resides in the Advanced tab of Display Properties.

So as it stands, StyleXP didn't change the situation. Maybe I was expecting too much convenience, especially after using the almighty WindowBlinds program, or maybe it just can't be done with those skin types (.msstyles). I won't know until I see it with my own eyes. At least I got my long awaited answer, and a few cool skins out of downloading StyleXP (I just copied them to another folder and zipped them up for saving).

unless someone can post a pic of thier DisplayProperties>Acvanced>Windows and Buttons menu unscrolled showing some of the StyleXP skins in there, I will rest assured that it does not work that way.
Anyone?

09-05-2002, 04:35 AM	#14
DilLy Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 772	Okay, I downloaded the trial of StyleXP, and you still can't pick the skin from the Advanced tab of DisplayProperties. You must do it through one of two ways: 1) Through the themes tab in DisplayProperties as I have been doing, or, 2)Through the interface of StyleXP. So it doesn't seem possible with those types of themes to get them displayed in the Advanced tab's list of skins, with the exception of the defaultXP skins. Its funny because WindowBlinds does put them there. (I am so glad I spent my $20 on WB instead of StyleXP). Basically all StlyeXP does is give you yet another interface to have to deal with. it really is just doing the same thing as the free patch. I guess I should have noted in the first post, that (even before downloading the StyleXP trial) after installing the free patch, and after double clicking the themes .msstyles file and having it pop up in the Themes tab in DisplayProperties, I was able to choose among the subdesigns within that skin in Advanced tab. I didn't think that counted as I was led to believe that not only would I be able to choose among subdesigns, but also the different main skins themselves in the Windows and Buttons menu, which resides in the Advanced tab of Display Properties. So as it stands, StyleXP didn't change the situation. Maybe I was expecting too much convenience, especially after using the almighty WindowBlinds program, or maybe it just can't be done with those skin types (.msstyles). I won't know until I see it with my own eyes. At least I got my long awaited answer, and a few cool skins out of downloading StyleXP (I just copied them to another folder and zipped them up for saving). unless someone can post a pic of thier DisplayProperties>Acvanced>Windows and Buttons menu unscrolled showing some of the StyleXP skins in there, I will rest assured that it does not work that way. Anyone? Last edited by DilLy; 09-05-2002 at 04:38 AM.