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Title: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on April 25, 2013, 01:12:37 AM
Modern

Inspired by JMoss' amazing Metro skins I have created my own variant.  Credit for this skin must go to JMoss, he has made MusicBee look better than I thought it could.

I was originally just going to post this in the Metro skin thread, however I actually ended up making quite a large number of changes to the original skin so am creating a new thread.

Any feedback is welcomed.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?twtp412shmvf3fb

Sources: http://www.mediafire.com/?3ykti0z4tjoe9e8

(http://imageshack.us/a/img29/2928/modern1o.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img824/9959/modern2o.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img850/8781/modern3.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img7/5250/modern4r.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: derausgewanderte on April 25, 2013, 04:10:50 AM
very cool. I love it.
quick question. How do I get the tabs into the menu bar as you show in the third image.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Iasc on April 25, 2013, 04:22:48 AM
very nice, thanks for sharing it.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: beeing good on April 25, 2013, 05:49:00 AM
I prefer dark skins at the moment but this is a very nice and clean skin, I really like it. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on April 25, 2013, 07:42:21 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys!

@derausgewanderte: to get the tabs as in the 3rd image open 'Preferences/Layout(1)/Main Panel/Tabs Orientation: Horizontal (Caption Bar)'.  To put the player bar at the top of the screen just right-click on it and then 'Configure Layout/Display in Top Pane'.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Bee-liever on April 25, 2013, 08:04:49 AM
Looks good.
Very nice reworking/modding of Metro  :)
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: derausgewanderte on April 27, 2013, 01:51:04 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys!

@derausgewanderte: to get the tabs as in the 3rd image open 'Preferences/Layout(1)/Main Panel/Tabs Orientation: Horizontal (Caption Bar)'.  To put the player bar at the top of the screen just right-click on it and then 'Configure Layout/Display in Top Pane'.
thank you. got the player bar at top already. Not sure how I missed the caption bar position of tabs. Looks really great now and it's a keeper for me. Thank you again for the terrific skin.
cheers
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: C403 on April 29, 2013, 08:39:36 AM
Loved the skin, just not a huge fan of the yellow selection bar (as in when clicking on items). Would it be possible for you to upload the xml or provide an xmlc with a grey selection bar? I would really appreciate that.


Thanks, OC.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Havokdan on April 29, 2013, 09:02:14 AM
I love too, version blue or green?
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Patearson on April 29, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
I love too, version blue or green?
I want that too ! :D
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on April 29, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
Loved the skin, just not a huge fan of the yellow selection bar (as in when clicking on items). Would it be possible for you to upload the xml or provide an xmlc with a grey selection bar? I would really appreciate that.

I will upload a version with a grey selection bar as soon as I get a chance.  I did wonder whether people would share my tastes on the yellow!
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on April 29, 2013, 08:32:20 PM
I love too, version blue or green?

Do you mean just the selection bar highlight or the whole skin theme?  I'm happy to change the highlights but changing the whole theme is probably more work than I will likely do.  I can upload the sources however if you want to have a go yourself...
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: C403 on May 02, 2013, 08:20:19 PM
I love too, version blue or green?

Do you mean just the selection bar highlight or the whole skin theme?  I'm happy to change the highlights but changing the whole theme is probably more work than I will likely do.  I can upload the sources however if you want to have a go yourself...

Having the sources would be ideal, if you don't mind.

Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on May 02, 2013, 10:37:52 PM
Opening post updated with link to the sources.  Sorry for the delay, mod all you like!
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: C403 on May 05, 2013, 04:25:35 AM
Here's the version with the grey selection bar:

http://www.mediafire.com/?vhp4tt16vsshwp5

(http://s14.postimg.org/3sj3vvc5b/1367723442582.png)

Full credit goes to SimonBRT.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: beeing good on May 05, 2013, 07:24:54 AM
Thanks C403, that's a nice variation.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Maleko12 on May 05, 2013, 03:57:24 PM
Is there any way to make the toolbar thicker?
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Marvin on May 05, 2013, 04:58:32 PM
Hey... Very cool. I like it :-)

You did a good job !

Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on May 06, 2013, 06:30:52 AM
Is there any way to make the toolbar thicker?

Do you mean the main player bar?  If so, I believe this would mean changing all the source bitmap images, which is beyond my skills....
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Maleko12 on May 06, 2013, 04:13:08 PM
Sorry, I meant scrollbar. For me, I can barely tell where it is without close inspection.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on May 06, 2013, 08:44:24 PM
Yes, this can be done.  I'll have a look and try to post an alternate version...
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Maleko12 on May 06, 2013, 09:05:22 PM
Thanks! I really love this skin BTW :)
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on May 08, 2013, 05:48:27 AM
Is there any way to make the toolbar thicker?

As requested, here is the version with the widened scrollbars.  Hope this is what you wanted, let me know if not..

Modern (alt scrollbars): http://www.mediafire.com/?vbl64kon7wo1v74
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Maleko12 on May 08, 2013, 04:37:28 PM
I don't see any difference actually :/
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on May 08, 2013, 07:24:12 PM
widened them further.  link in previous post updated...
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: Maleko12 on May 08, 2013, 07:46:41 PM
OK, I definitely notice it now! Looks great. Thanks for doing this (twice)! Really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: derausgewanderte on May 12, 2013, 05:31:52 AM
great, with broadened scroll bars now even better!
thank you
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: ma_t14 on June 19, 2013, 06:51:12 PM
Excellent skin!

The only thing that in my opinion would make it better is to make the edges of the sidebars more prevalent (maybe a subtle grey color). They are white now and it seems like they are non existant which make it difficult to grab and move around.

Some of the text and icons would be better if they were a tad darker to improve readability.

Just my 2 cents otherwise I like this skin very much. Definitely a keeper  :)
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: tharpdaddy on August 29, 2013, 04:46:50 AM
Love the skin! Dumb question, how do i get my music player into the mode that's in the 3rd image?
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on August 29, 2013, 09:29:18 AM
Love the skin! Dumb question, how do i get my music player into the mode that's in the 3rd image?

Thanks!  To set up as in the 3rd image just right click on the player bar (anywhere near the play buttons or progress bar for example) and then 'configure layout'/'display in top pane'.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on August 29, 2013, 09:31:30 AM
Excellent skin!

The only thing that in my opinion would make it better is to make the edges of the sidebars more prevalent (maybe a subtle grey color). They are white now and it seems like they are non existant which make it difficult to grab and move around.

Some of the text and icons would be better if they were a tad darker to improve readability.

Just my 2 cents otherwise I like this skin very much. Definitely a keeper  :)

Sorry ma_t14, must have missed this when you posted it...  i do agree about the sidebars being difficult to grab for resizing purposes.  i will experiment and see if i can change it but still keep the minimalist look...
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: tharpdaddy on August 29, 2013, 01:10:07 PM
Thanks!  To set up as in the 3rd image just right click on the player bar (anywhere near the play buttons or progress bar for example) and then 'configure layout'/'display in top pane'.

Err, my apologies -.- i meant the 4th picture.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on August 29, 2013, 01:55:01 PM
Err, my apologies -.- i meant the 4th picture.

Ha!  That is slightly more complicated... 
You need to set 'Preferences/Layout (2)/Compact Player/Use ''modern'' layout'  (this layout can then be greatly tweaked by hitting the 'configure panel' button next to this option.

Then to launch the compact player go to View/Compact player.  Or press Ctrl-Q.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: tharpdaddy on August 29, 2013, 03:11:21 PM
That did the trick! Thanks a ton!
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: adn on September 25, 2013, 02:19:56 AM
It's gorgeous, thank you I'm using this from now on.

edit: I would just like to know if it's possible to unlock the ability to change the position of the track progress bar, here it's locked by the theme and I don't know what to change in the source file to unlock it.
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on September 25, 2013, 11:35:01 AM
It's gorgeous, thank you I'm using this from now on.

edit: I would just like to know if it's possible to unlock the ability to change the position of the track progress bar, here it's locked by the theme and I don't know what to change in the source file to unlock it.
glad you like it!  can you clarify what it is that you are trying to achieve with the progress bar?  the controls/progress bar area can still be moved by right-clicking and choosing configure layout.  or did you mean something else?
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: adn on September 25, 2013, 11:47:43 AM
It's gorgeous, thank you I'm using this from now on.

edit: I would just like to know if it's possible to unlock the ability to change the position of the track progress bar, here it's locked by the theme and I don't know what to change in the source file to unlock it.
glad you like it!  can you clarify what it is that you are trying to achieve with the progress bar?  the controls/progress bar area can still be moved by right-clicking and choosing configure layout.  or did you mean something else?

Yes I mean moving the progress bar for tracks like on the default theme, or the Metro Skins mod. Currently for your theme it's in the middle of the controls area, and if you try to move it to the bottom or top of the controls area in the preferences>layout menu it says the theme doesn't allow for the progress bar to be moved.

For example I'd like to know if there is a way to do this:

http://i.imgur.com/5qsBYai.png
Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: adn on September 25, 2013, 03:17:35 PM

I managed to do it with a bit of photoshop and dirty resizing in the source files, this is what I meant:



(http://i.imgur.com/Afub1Dp.png)



Title: Re: Modern (A Metro Mod)
Post by: SimonBRT on September 25, 2013, 06:37:18 PM
nice!