A 100% original/official icon theme for ReactOS?
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A 100% original/official icon theme for ReactOS?
Hello guys. I'm new here, and I really liked the project.
So I was thinking... ReactOS needs an official icon pack. It may seem a little early to talk about this, but since creating a consistent and robust icon package for a whole operating system takes *a good* time, I think it's appropriate.
So I decided to try and come up with something in Flash (Since it's the only vector based program I know how to use). After researching a lot about icon design, observing different icon projects, remaking my icons various times and asking a lot of people for suggestions, I guess I finally got some good results. So here's what I got:
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It's mostly inspired by the Oxygen Project for KDE4, however, my intention is to make them more Windows-like (For example, using Yellow-orangeish folders, and the same objects used on Windows to represent stuff.) As you have noticed, there are two versions on this sample image... One with glossy highlights, and other without them, since I've seen people complaining about those in other topics at these forums.
So, what do you think?
So I was thinking... ReactOS needs an official icon pack. It may seem a little early to talk about this, but since creating a consistent and robust icon package for a whole operating system takes *a good* time, I think it's appropriate.
So I decided to try and come up with something in Flash (Since it's the only vector based program I know how to use). After researching a lot about icon design, observing different icon projects, remaking my icons various times and asking a lot of people for suggestions, I guess I finally got some good results. So here's what I got:
[ external image ]
It's mostly inspired by the Oxygen Project for KDE4, however, my intention is to make them more Windows-like (For example, using Yellow-orangeish folders, and the same objects used on Windows to represent stuff.) As you have noticed, there are two versions on this sample image... One with glossy highlights, and other without them, since I've seen people complaining about those in other topics at these forums.
So, what do you think?
Haha, thanks.
I think it does only support standard Win32 .ico files. However, it should be pretty easy to adapt to the limitation, since flash does export PNGs (That's how this image was made, after all...) And there is/there was a program called png2ico, if I recall correctly, that can do the job of converting the exported images to icons quite well.
16x16 icons would require a special treatment, however, since they are so small. Possibly the best way of handling them is to make pixel-art versions of the big icons... Which is just what MS did with Windows XP icons.
I think it does only support standard Win32 .ico files. However, it should be pretty easy to adapt to the limitation, since flash does export PNGs (That's how this image was made, after all...) And there is/there was a program called png2ico, if I recall correctly, that can do the job of converting the exported images to icons quite well.
16x16 icons would require a special treatment, however, since they are so small. Possibly the best way of handling them is to make pixel-art versions of the big icons... Which is just what MS did with Windows XP icons.
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Cool! Thanks.
I think what I should do now is a list of all the icons needed, and set their priorities. Also, I should plan on what reusable parts should be created to avoid redoing job.
By the way, I finally downloaded and tested ReactOS (I had only seen screenshots before), so now I have a good idea of what's the current stage of development... I wish I could help with coding, but my coding skills are not advanced enough for what's needed right now. But I see there are many images missing (like the monitor from the display properties dialog), so I think beside the icons, I can also work on them, so when the code for an OS element gets ready, we'll already have the GUI element for it.
Well, I've never worked on an Open Source project before... Does stuff you make need to get approved or something, or you can send it to the SVN by yourself?
PS: Sorry for my poor English, it's not my first language.
Hello !!
First: what poor english are u talking bout??? i didn't see any problem in ur english uptill now ..(that really doesn't matter anyway...)
Now to the topic:
Excellent work in those icons.. I'll make sure i point this topic out to the devs (AFAIK . some of the devs are working on improving the UI ..bugfixes and stuff at the moment..) Looking forward to seeing more of ur work too...
First: what poor english are u talking bout??? i didn't see any problem in ur english uptill now ..(that really doesn't matter anyway...)
Now to the topic:
Excellent work in those icons.. I'll make sure i point this topic out to the devs (AFAIK . some of the devs are working on improving the UI ..bugfixes and stuff at the moment..) Looking forward to seeing more of ur work too...
Regards GreyGhost
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1. Right click any shortcut (must be a shortcut, not a file. Try something on your desktop) and click Properties.
2. Under the Shortcut tab, Click the "Change Icon..." button.
3. In the textbox under "Look for icons in this file:", type this:
%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll
and press Enter.
4. Most of the familiar Windows icons should now all be in front of you. We'd really love it if you could make shiny icons out of those for ReactOS.
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That's easy. Most of the Windows icons are stored in Shell32.dll. I'll tell you how to get the list of icons:I think what I should do now is a list of all the icons needed, and set their priorities.
1. Right click any shortcut (must be a shortcut, not a file. Try something on your desktop) and click Properties.
2. Under the Shortcut tab, Click the "Change Icon..." button.
3. In the textbox under "Look for icons in this file:", type this:
%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll
and press Enter.
4. Most of the familiar Windows icons should now all be in front of you. We'd really love it if you could make shiny icons out of those for ReactOS.
Yes, generally everything does need to be approved before it can make it into a project. Especially a risky project like this one where Microsoft would want any chance they can to shut us down.Well, I've never worked on an Open Source project before... Does stuff you make need to get approved or something, or you can send it to the SVN by yourself?
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