Stumpy

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BootSkins for all

December 9, 2003 6:03 AM from

Hi Everyone

It seems that there has been a lot of people who seem to be having problems creating bootskins correctly, below is the correct way to make them (until the Truecolour version comes out that is)

Use an existing .INI file and change all relevant sections, see below.

Graphics
1. Main Picture = Size 640x480 - 16 Colours (4 Bit)
2. Progressbar = Size 22x9 - 16 Colours (4 Bit) - Exactly the same palette as Main Pic
3. Both pictures have to be .BMP files

ProgressBar
Placement of Progressbar can be anywhere on the screen, but if you are going to have an outline for the progressbar then the following applies.

eg: Progressbar placed at 234z359, 190 Length (234 pixels across x 359 Pixels down and 190 Pixels long) then the outline should be as follows

TopLeft corner = 224x357 - TopRight Corner 426x357 - BottomLeft corner 224x368 - BottonRight corner 426x368

Please note that the PB Outline starts 10 pixels to the left of actual position.

The INI File All parts in bold are what should be changed to match your BootSkin.

[BootSkin]
Type=0
Name = "BootSkin Name"
Author = "Your Name"
Description = "BootSkin Description"
ProgressBar=ProgressBarFileName.bmp
ProgressBarX = 258
ProgressBarY = 22
ProgressBarWidth = 120
ProgressBarHeight = 9
Screen=MainFilename.bmp

I hope this helps, if you still have problems then please email me the file as a .zip and I will try to fixed any problems and email back the fixed skin along with a short description of the hiccup

Email >>> dennis.hallman@btinternet.com <<<

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Reply #26 December 19, 2003 3:33 AM from

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I downloadet 2bootskins and I dont know how may instaleted in my P.C.help me plese

Reply #27 December 19, 2003 3:55 AM from

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instaleted? do you mean install or delete?

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Reply #28 December 19, 2003 2:35 PM from

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hi can any one tell me what to do with the bookskins ive downloaded cos i dont know how to get them to work

Reply #29 December 24, 2003 8:25 AM from

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*bump*

Reply #30 December 25, 2003 1:17 AM from

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Please help,

I have the bootskin working, but when it first pops up everything is fine.....then the progress bar pops up then the image changes to that color. Why? and can I fix it?

Reply #31 December 25, 2003 5:01 AM from

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Please help,

I have the bootskin working, but when it first pops up everything is fine.....then the progress bar pops up then the image changes to that color. Why? and can I fix it?

You will need to remake the progress bar bitmap...it clearly has the wrong palette....it MUST be identical to the main image....NOT 'JUST' also 16 colours....THE COLOURS YOU USE MUST BE THE SAME ONES AS THE MAIN IMAGE.....no 'ifs', no 'buts'.

once more....THE SAME COLOURS USED...

Reply #32 December 25, 2003 8:15 AM from

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ohhhhhhhh ok geeze you don't have to yell

Thanks Jafo

I need to read more of the threads more often. Sorry I made you repeat yourself.

Reply #33 December 25, 2003 8:41 AM from

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I'm using skin studio, tried to send the progress bar to give it the same color as the image, and it changes it to a larger size. I've tried to resize it in psp, but to no avail. If I used SkinStudio to make the Colors for the main image, how do I make the PB the same way without it changing to a larger size?

Reply #34 December 25, 2003 6:07 PM from

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Meyend Tripp....in PSP just open the background image [640x480 16 colour] and simply copy/paste as new image, save as 'progress.bmp'....it'll be the same palette, naturally.....then change the Image/Canvas Size to 22x9 and save again.

Colour-pick from the main background image to 'draw' the detail in the Progress.bmp and save.

Done...

Reply #35 January 31, 2004 4:22 AM from

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How can i make a ntoskrnl file into a .bootscreen file?

Reply #36 January 31, 2004 7:10 AM from

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Jserphos, you cannot do that without extracting the necessary .bmp's from the ntoskrnl, it would be easier to make a new one of your own

Reply #37 January 31, 2004 7:15 AM from

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how can i extract bmp's from the ntoskrnl file?

Reply #38 January 31, 2004 7:31 AM from

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Not easy, you may need to use a hacking program, like "ResHacker"

I've never tried it, so be very careful

Reply #39 January 31, 2004 7:44 AM from

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Personally, I wouldn't try hacking any files, could be dangerous

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Reply #40 January 31, 2004 8:07 AM from

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I personally use Paint Shop Pro to create the images then I copy and alter an existing INI file

Reply #41 January 31, 2004 9:09 AM from

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Jserphos....language....

Do not modify your ntoskrnl...not unless you are willing to accept the potential dire consequences.

You are talking about hacking your actual OS....violates the Microsoft EULA and can be 'fatal'.

Stick with safe methods as used here....

Reply #42 January 31, 2004 5:45 PM from

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Do not modify your ntoskrnl

I can't agree more.

Reply #43 February 1, 2004 6:34 PM from

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Thanks Stumpy for all your help !

Reply #44 February 1, 2004 6:41 PM from

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Reply #45 February 3, 2004 7:40 PM from

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Alright, I've been trying all day. Everything looks fine until the progress bar pops up. Then, as stated above "all hell breaks loose". I've checked the pallets over and over again, they are the same. I saved my background pallet of 16 colors and used that to save the progress bar.

What software do you all use? I'm working with PhotoShop and ImageReady (create in PS, move to IR to optimize GIF/limit colors). I then have tried converting to BMP in the following ways: PhotoShop, Paint, and IrfanView. All have the same end result of messing everything up. Help? Please?

Reply #46 February 3, 2004 8:51 PM from

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hitop.....best way to make a progress bar is to create the background image.....save it in 16 colours bitmap, copy paste to create a new image the same and reduce its size to 22x9 pixels, save that and rename as 'progress.bmp' [whatever] and then edit it without altering palette 'resolution'.

In Paintshop Pro this is dead simple to do and drama free....

Reply #47 February 4, 2004 5:28 PM from

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Nice!

Reply #48 February 13, 2004 1:05 PM from

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Change your offensive nick name please.

Ther is a program that will do it, iy's called Bootskin (Go figure, eh)

Here >>> https://www.stardock.com/products/bootskin/

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Reply #49 February 25, 2004 8:27 AM from

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What's the deal with some of the bootskins I've made showing up wrong when booting up? They're the right size and resolution and colours, etc but when they're actually working on the bootscreen, part of the bottom of the image is cut off as though the image was actually larger in height than the screen.
I've had ti happen with a couple of my latest ones and I've seen it also on some I've downloaded from WC.

Any ideas?

Reply #50 February 25, 2004 9:59 AM from

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Not sure about your problem, I would need to look at it to find out

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