7 pixel gap on maximized windows with "Diamond" theme

Sorry, I must of had something funny happen when applying this theme.  I thought I had taken the gap out by editing out the transparent portion at the top of the image used for the maximized title bar.  For some reason the theme didn't apply correctly (not only was the gap still there even though I took it out of the image; but, I had some fonts that were so small they were unreadable).  When I restarted the computer, the theme was applied properly; and, the gap that I had removed in the title bar image is now gone.  So, all seems well, I hope.

Thank you again,

Jeff

Okay, something is still not right because I applied the theme again; and, the gap came back.  Can anyone help?  I think it may have something to do with font size because some of the fonts in the Diamond theme are way too big.  And until I figure out how the fonts work in the themes, I have been changing the font size in the Window's "Screen Resolution" screen with the "Make text and other items larger or smaller" font controls.  When changing the "Title Bars" setting to font size 9, the gap goes away.  Where would I make a similar change in WindowBlinds?

Thanks

Jeff

What version of Windows are you on Jeff? I checked Diamond here on Windows 7 and it is fine, no gap. 

Windows 8.0

Is there any way to restore Diamond to its default settings after making changes?  I have been working on a copy of the Diamond theme; but, I am wondering if I might have made a few changes before making the copy that I am working from.

a 7 pixel gap is a little high. I get away with 4 pixels and I think 3 pixels work also.

the simple answer is: I don't know but it's necessary.

also the Maximum frame graphic height needs to be the same height as the caption frame height.

and the OS caption height (extra settings) should equal that height as well.

I usually take the caption frame, resize the height of the individual sections -4 pixels and add a blank/transparent 4 pixel border to the top. It can take some planning not to disrupt your design intentions.

You said you're working on a copy of Diamond. If it a copy then you still have the original. Discard the copy and go back to the original.

7 pixels seems to be the default setting.  I don't know how to change that.

Where is the "Maximum frame graphic height"?  Where is the "Caption Frame Height"?

Remember, I am talking about a Maximized Window Title Bar.  I can't find any of these settings on the Maximized Caption section of the "Edit per pixel frames" area.

Also, other themes do not have any transparent gap above the maximized title bar.  So, I don't know why you are saying you must have a gap.

Thanks

Jeff

Uvah, I am not sure that the original is without changes.  Most (perhaps all, but I can't verify that) of the changes have been made in the copy.  But, there might be a few changes in the original BEFORE making the copy and working with that copy.

Check the original image against the copy.

Sorry, the original image?

Is there a way to extract the original theme from the downloaded file.  Let's say I download the new version 8.05.  Is there a way to get the original theme out of the download?  What if I delete the "Diamond" theme on my computer and install 8.05.  Would that put the pristine version of Diamond back on?

Thanks

Jeff 

On the home page go to explore, scroll down to windowblinds and in that gallery type Diamond in the search field then download the Diamond skin. Open the the Windowblinds config window and delete The Diamond theme Then re-install the one you downloaded. Now you'll be able to find it as it becomes the original while you can work on the copy. 

I don't think that will work Uvah, I believe Diamond was a WindowBlinds skin provided to subscribers in an update so it's not in the gallery.  If he thinks he may have made changes to it probably the only way to get the original back is to uninstall WindowBlinds, do cleanup and then reinstall WindowBlinds.  If I'm wrong someone will see this and correct me. 

Yeah, Diamond is the included skin with WindowBlinds, so a reinstall would be the best bet I think.

That's the only way I know of too.  (To be clear, one way or or another the old Diamond skin directory needs to be moved or deleted before doing the re-install.)

Tip: I zip up the directories of the shipped wb's at the point of install and keep them as backups.  Accomplishes a couple of things - an original to fall back on if I tweak, and an archive for when Stardock drops them out of the installation packs which happens from time to time as they cycle.

The maximum frame and caption frame heights are the size of the graphics themselves. the black area above each section of the graphic is the transparent area. the OS caption height is a soft switch in the extra settings.