MyPS2 skins

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Originally Posted by Fnu Lnu

So, did the My Pictures screen look correct or not? When I take a screenshot the image turns out to be 640 x 448, but in the xml files (all of the xml files - my windows and your linux and default) the background image is set to 640 x 512. These are the standard resolutions for NTSC and PAL, respectively, correct? Doesn't that conflict with something? All of the first control tags for the xml files read:


Now why did these settings have to be changed with the windows theme and not the others? I always knew that the top and bottom got cut off, but when I took a screenshot, the entire screen was visible, so I thought it was just my TV. FYI, I am using a standard TV - I don't have a TV tuner card for my PC, unless the screenshot function of myPS2 is considered to be a tuner card.

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your start menu is part of the background the script you posted only changes the resolution of the background image and that is all, since your background image in the windows theme included the start menu and you positioned all of the values to that start menu all of your xml files would have to be overhauled...the screenshot will then capture the whole image where as your tv did not, my tv did not the output was different and that inturn caused systemic problems...ntsc = 640 x 448 pal = 640 x 512....when you change the x/y positions in the settings menu or take a snapshot (downsizes to 448) it moves the whole screen with values and all when you modify xml to match positions you must change each value accordingly.

Also perahaps on pal tv's your skin was fine and that could be another reason why you didnt get many complaints, for me since I have ntsc the method I used will probably display some of the bottom portion under the start menu for pal users in which case just adjust the x/y position in the settings and save...this way even if they switch skins it will still be standardized and the new adjusted default would work...plus I really didnt want to take the time to make a bunch of ntsc version of your skin and the default myps2 skin as this hack is sorta like auto and its a sound method as long as the tone of the background_.png is simular to the main background for any minor x/y adjustments any pal user might make....

well I could'nt seem to get the switch in the ntsc/pal switch in the settings options to work when I did a partial seperation, I'm thinkin maybe there are still bugs to be worked out or the switch has not been fully implimented..

Linux Theme:

v2.0r1
- Overhaul the whole UI, gui has more of a linux apperance
- Edited Audio Player Controls (from volume you can eather press up to goback to the list or
down to return to the loop button; there is also a shortcut "right" from the list will automaticly
bring you to the previous track position of the audio player) ;-)
- Connected Previous Track & Loop (audio player)
- Connected MyPicture Options
- Connected Controls In Main Menu

Fnu Lnu's Windows Theme v2.0 (Final - will post r1..r2...ect...for furure compatiblity revisions) (Rewriten By Flamingo24):

- GUI Rewriten
- New Improved Controls (thank Fnu Lnu)
- New Icons For Skins & Language (thanks Fnu Lnu)
- GUI Centered Using Origional Default Config.Dat x/y Positions (0,0) NO CUTTING...(tested on a
ntsc philips & ntsc insignia - I wont say its going to be perect for everyone but it is for me
and that was what my goal was with the rewrite)
- Full Samba Support!
- Controller Icons For Nav. Text

Strange Theme: v2.0 (Final - will post r1..r2...ect...for furure compatiblity revisions)

- Changed Main Background
- Replaced/Edited Almost All Media Files
- Changed Some XML Positions
- Edited Color Scheme In XML Files

ALL:

- Seperated readme files, each skin has its own readme.txt

What Skins Are In The Themes Pack?

MyPS2 Default Theme
MyPS2 Linux Theme
MyPS2 Windows Theme
MyPS2 Strange Theme

- you can switch between skins on the fly in the skins settings menu...

Notes:

- Big Thanks Goes To "Fnu Lnu" :)

- I realize a popular theme request is a PS2 Theme, Only I can not seem to find good icons or a background that suits me...If anyone can donate the icon & background It would be much appricated....I don't want to just release a ps2 theme for the sake of it being a PS2 theme...

- I am not posting previews of the strange theme your just going to have to find out for yourself...

- these theme packs I are being done for myself...I only release them under the premise that if I can find a use for them so can someone else

- New controls for themes are described in there readme.txt

- The previews are of low quality & they look much better on the tv screen!

UPDATED! POST #78...

Nice job on the Linux one, but not really feelign the Windows one, but keep up the good work.

@flamingo24: I tried to reply to your PM, but it says your over your limit and I can't send you any messages. Anyway, glad to see you got it all working.

@anyone: I was testing some skin images I made for myPS2, but I can't get anything to display. Even when I choose the default skin from the menu all I get is a black screen. I'm guessing it has to do with the default Skin being PAL (since I have an NTSC console). If not, then maybe it has something to do with my running myPS2 off the HDD. Has anyone else experienced this black screen after applying a skin or even the default skin?

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Originally Posted by ps2dragon

@flamingo24: I tried to reply to your PM, but it says your over your limit and I can't send you any messages. Anyway, glad to see you got it all working.

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yikes, ok I cleaned out my box...:-) if anyone can help out with ps2 icons and backgrounds its you man...those ule ps2 skins were just perfect I need talent and can't find anything in the way of good ps2 icons and backgrounds... :(

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@anyone: I was testing some skin images I made for myPS2, but I can't get anything to display. Even when I choose the default skin from the menu all I get is a black screen. I'm guessing it has to do with the default Skin being PAL (since I have an NTSC console). If not, then maybe it has something to do with my running myPS2 off the HDD. Has anyone else experienced this black screen after applying a skin or even the default skin?

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hmm...make sure your background.png's are 256x192....you may need to edit xml files if you tried your custom skins with any other skins folder then the default one...you will eather get a black screen if the xml files call for pngs that are not present or if your res. values on your backgrounds are too high...

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Originally Posted by flamingo24

yikes, ok I cleaned out my box...:-) if anyone can help out with ps2 icons and backgrounds its you man...those ule ps2 skins were just perfect I need talent and can't find anything in the way of good ps2 icons and backgrounds... :(

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Well I'll do what I can to help. I don't use myPS2 myself, but I do have an interest in making a skin for it.

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hmm...make sure your background.png's are 256x192....you may need to edit xml files if you tried your custom skins with any other skins folder then the default one...you will eather get a black screen if the xml files call for pngs that are not present or if your res. values on your backgrounds are too high...

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Well this doesn't explain why I'm getting a black screen when selecting the default skin (un-modified). However, I did have another skin in the same location with a different name. I just cloned the default skin, changed the title in the xml file, and replaced one image (the background.png image) with my own background.png (256x192px), and that skin didn't work either (black screen). The clone of the default skin was also in PAL mode, since I haven't gone through the work of making it into an NTSC skin, but even if it was in PAL mode, it still should display something on my NTSC console wouldn't it?

EDIT: This black screen problem could also have something to do with my setup, cause I did delete and re-copy some files (skin and non-skin related) over after installing myPS2. I'm going to format that HDD and transfer myPS2 over to test again, and see if it was just some problems with the HDD reading the files.

I havent accually tried switching skins from the hdd since I use myps2 as my manager.elf...when I did have it on the hdd I only used the default skin...

update: sorry man it looks like there is an issue switching skins while running myps2 from the hdd; I tried switching skins after loading it from the hdd with both ule & myps2 (mc) & they exhibited the same problems, the stange thing is it works fine switching skins while running from a usb flash drive.. :chinscrat

as people may have noticed I am not a fan of version numbers, but since there has to be a way to identify newer releases from older releases I am making a change to my version system...from now there will be BETA this mean it is not finished (usually not public)...FINAL means for the most part it is finished...I will identify new versions as r1...r2...r3...ect...after its status label...

Whats New:

Linux Theme: Final r2
- Finalizing GUI Editing

Fnu Lnu's Windows: Final r1 (flamingo24)
- GUI Editing
- Changed Media Player Icons (MS Style)
- Better Blending, For The Few Icons W/Backgrounds
- Added Internet explore (IE) Icon Under Samba Icon For Network Enabled

Strange Theme: Final r1
- Edited Background
- Edited Main.xml Alianment
- Modified Color Scheme
- Switched Some Icons
- New Audio Controls

MacOS Theme: Final
- First Public Release

BeOS Theme: Final
- First Public Release

What Skins Are In The Themes Pack?

MyPS2 Default Theme
MyPS2 Windows Theme
MyPS2 Linux Theme
MyPS2 MacOS Theme
MyPS2 BeOS Theme
MyPS2 Strange Theme

- you can switch between skins on the fly in the skins settings menu (read switching skins notes)...

Notes:

- I have started the PS2 theme and there is a preview in the themes suite preview archives..if you want to test this version just pm me I still am in need of icons and plan if possible to add the "btseps2" style font to the theme...also would appreciate any input :)

- All previews for the themes are located in the themes preview archive

- From now on I will keep previous theme packs online for archival puposes and the next release will not be a full themes pack but a new theme pack upgrading method that would remain just as easy to use (may just release both upgrade & full versions)...I would have done this on this release only I thought of the idea halfway through the xml writing process... :banghead: I will also be spacing out the releses further apart...

- The theme packs are being done for myself...I only release them under the premise that if I can find a use for them so can someone else

- The previews are just that previews, please keep in mind that you will find on your tv set the picture will be much sharper; the images only represent a gereral representation of the acual theme...

UPDATED! POST #80

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Originally Posted by flamingo24

I havent accually tried switching skins from the hdd since I use myps2 as my manager.elf...when I did have it on the hdd I only used the default skin...

update: sorry man it looks like there is an issue switching skins while running myps2 from the hdd; I tried switching skins after loading it from the hdd with both ule & myps2 (mc) & they exhibited the same problems, the stange thing is it works fine switching skins while running from a usb flash drive.. :chinscrat

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strange... I didn't notice any problems with loading skins in myPS2 on HDD :) 4 real

I have decided to centralize all of the skins/themes into one post and update and maintain this post as I develop new skins/themes...Please also review the notes near the bottom of the post...

Installation:
copy/replace the entire skin folder that you wish to install under the skins directory within your myps2 installation directory?uLaunchELF works the best for this!

Switch Skins:
enter Settings-Skins-(Choose Skin from the list of skins in the menu); it should take a few
seconds while myps2 parsings the skin on the fly. when the new skin is appied just save settings
if you wish for that skin to be your defualt on boot/reboot :-)

Whats New:

Windows Theme Final r2 (flamingo24 revision)
- Fixed Shadow Line In browsebackground.png
- Edited Alignment For myfiles.xml mypictures.xml myprograms.xml & network.xml

MyPS2 Linux Theme Final r3- Aligned MyPrograms Selection Menu To Be Aligned w/MyFiles Selection Menu
- Edited Selection Menu Marked Focus Color
- On Left From Partition Selection Menu Goes To Apply Changes Instead Of Go Back

MyPS2 MacOS Theme Final r1
- Cleaned The background.png & musicbackground.png (Cleaner & Sharper Look)
- Aligned Skins Selection Menu w/MyPrograms Selection Menu
- Aligned All XML Images
- Changed Virtual Keyboard Left & Right Icons
- Edited Selection Menu Hightlights
- Edited Selection Menu Marked Focus Color

MyPS2 BeOS Theme Final r1
- Changed Focus For Loop Icon
- Changed Virtual Keyboard Left & Right Icons
- Edited Selection Menu Marked Focus Color

MyPS2 Playstation 2 Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 Leisure Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 Elisha Cuthbert Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 8-Bit Theme Final
- First Public Release

MyPS2 Frozen Theme Final (flamingo24 revision)
- Compatble w/MyPS2 v1.2
- Reduced Install Size From 2.43mb to 490kb (While Maintaining Quality)
- Added Frost Effects To Samba Icon
- Focus Color Scheme Frosty Blue

MyPS2 Unleashed Theme Final (flamingo24 revision)
- Compatble w/MyPS2 v1.2
- Modifed Samba Icon
- Focus Color Scheme Shade Of Redish Blue

What Skins Are In The Themes Pack? 12 Full Themes For MyPS2 v1.2 (new additions in bold)

?myps2-themes-suite-r6-#1.rar? (5 Themes Total)
MyPS2 Default Theme ? No Comment (Will Remain As Is-Default)
MyPS2 Frozen Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Leisure Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Strange Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Unleashed Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)

?myps2-themes-suite-r6-#2.rar? (5 Themes Total)
MyPS2 BeOS Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Linux Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 MacOS Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Playstation 2 Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Windows Theme? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)

?myps2-themes-suite-r6-#3.rar? (2 Themes Total)
MyPS2 8-Bit Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)
MyPS2 Elisha Cuthbert Theme ? Done (Next Update When/If MyPS2 Is Updated For Compatibility)

Memory Card Icon's Included: "myps2-mc-icons-r2.rar" (Updated)
3D Cube (PS2 Style)
3D Rectangle (PS2 Style)
3D Cube (myPS2 Style)
3D Rectangle (myPS2 Style)

Credits! :-)
Ntba2 - myPS2 Programmer
Ntba2 - Some Technical (Theme) Assistance
Thumps - myPS2 uProgrammer
Fnu Lnu - Some Technical (Theme) Assistance
Fnu Lnu - Author Of Windows Theme
Fnu Lnu - Volslid.png Used In Modified Form In Both MacOS & Linux Themes
Double_Helix - Author Of Frozen Theme
Experiment1106 - Author Of Unleashed Theme

Notes:

- The intention of this release was to take some time to tweak the skins and solve/fix/align skins so that I could focus on new skins (sooner or later when I decide to make a new skin)?the updating process on the mass majority of skins are complete and will only be updated for compatibility with new version of myps2?when the time comes to update for compatibility with a new version of myps2, I will make another full themes pack post/attachment updated accordingly?

- You can switch between skins on the fly in the skins settings menu (read "switching skins" atop the post)...

- If there is a serious problem with a skin I later identify, I'll just post the files that need to be updated and the user can just copy the files to the directory.

- Previews are just that previews, please keep in mind that you will find on your tv set the picture will be much sharper; the images only represent a gereral representation of the acual theme...

- Better video connections = better visual output, I would at a minimum recommend using at least composite cables and highly suggest using s-video or component video?

- Added myps2' memory card icons I decided to put together for those running myps2' from dev1/memory card...

- The archived named "MyPS2 v1.2 (Fixed).rar" is an adjusted version of myps2 v1.2.

ELF ONLY (UNPACKED) - REPLACE ELF - ALL THEMES COMPATIBLE
- Re-Compiled w/various minor adjustments (Thumps)
- BSOD switching skins HDD fixed (Thumps)
- Slim IDE Fix (Hex Edit by flamingo24)