How do u make skins

[slicer74]

I know how to put skins on HDLoader but, I would like to know how to create my own skins. Thanks for the help.

[retro]

just open the splash and main bmp in photoshop. dont forget to save :)

[slicer74]

And if I dont have photoshop !!!

[dlanor]

And if I dont have photoshop !!!
Since all you need to do here is to edit a BMP picture, it might be overkill to use photoshop anyway. A small program like "Microsoft Paint" will also do the job nicely, and as far as I know that's supplied free with all Windows systems. I've used it myself to produce simple splash and menu screens for HDLoader.

Best regards: dlanor

[slicer74]

Is that mean, all .bmp file could fit into splash and main ?
Is there a # of pixels and size that I need to respect ?

Thanks guys

[retro]

oh.. i didnt mean to be dissrespektfull. sorry.

well, dlanor did give you a god answer.

[retro]

I always start of with a working splash or main bmp. (just open in your program)
then i edit it. if asked at save, chose 24bit.

[dlanor]

Is that mean, all .bmp file could fit into splash and main ?
Is there a # of pixels and size that I need to respect ?
These BMPs for HDL must be exactly 512x448 pixels, and use 24 bits per pixel (AKA: 16 million colours). The normal BMP file size is then 688182 bytes.

Like retro said, it's a good idea to start with an already existing file, known to work. This way you don't have to specify those details yourself.

Best regards: dlanor

[slicer74]

Thanks guys

[ahmadka2]

any place where i can get a little tutorial for making HDL skins in photoshop ??