[Feature request] Alternative forum skin

vipz · 01-06-04, 02:56 PM

I'd like a palm-sized (low bandwidth, low res) layout for browsing the forum on the go. I wouldn't mind to help out or even create the skin myself. I've never touched vB ($$$) but I do have experience with skinning Invision Board...

***Admin*** · 01-06-04, 03:00 PM

Hopefully, within a month, the final version of the forum software will be released and then I'll add more skin colors (members then get to choose their preferance of skin color). I had a few requests about skin colors from other members too. Until then, post the new layout you prefer for your new Palm.

vipz · 01-06-04, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KayCee

Until then, post the new layout you prefer for your new Palm.

I'm thinking bout a very simple and minimalist layout with:

-Black text on white background (high contrast for outdoor readability)
-No <table> (at least not for layout)
-Reduced amount of non-critical information displayed

***Admin*** · 01-06-04, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipz

I'm thinking bout a very simple and minimalist layout with:

-Black text on white background (high contrast for outdoor readability)
-No <table> (at least not for layout)
-Reduced amount of non-critical information displayed

That is now on my To-Do list. Not sure about the no tables but I'll find out if that is possible.

Benji · 01-12-04, 10:59 AM

Add one with a dark atmosphere, like with a black background and other dark colors.

Tarak Chunsa · 01-12-04, 11:17 AM

Count me in on the dark background.
Actually make around two dark skins if you have time. One can be black background with yellow text color, so its easy on the eyes.
The other - dark blue background with white and silver text color.

Springles · 01-21-04, 01:19 PM

Hey, I noticed on the lower left corner, you can choose Liquid style. Makes the board stretch out like last year style. Never knew that.

ak · 01-21-04, 08:11 PM

^ Yup, i prefer liquid style... it's wider

***Admin*** · 01-22-04, 04:16 PM

I'll add a variety of new templates to choose from...hopefully before March.

***Admin*** · 07-24-04, 11:21 PM

Finally, the "Mobile PDA" skin is available for use.
The skin is formatted specifically to work well on Pocket PC and WAP devices.
Check the bottom left corner to choose your skin selection.

Sinister · 09-10-04, 03:23 AM

KayCee

Currently I've just noticed you had the style for people to choose skins. How about enableing users (those whom know how to create skins for PHP and vB's and etc) to be able to upload their own skin for their own use or for others to be able to use? this would be a great and yet cool feature. This will help expand the choices. Also.. to keep certain ones for all users to use and also to keep. They can vote on the skin and determ by the votes, if it should be kept or not for all users?

However.. if it takes up space. Why not have users that own their own domain and server hos6t plan and give out a script where they can host their own skin but be able to use it on the message board? just another suggestion and maybe another great idea?

Yours Truly
Sinister

***Admin*** · 09-13-04, 09:14 AM

I'm lazy.

I know more than 90% of the members will not use those new features.

JPWRana · 09-13-04, 07:24 PM

kaycee... will there be a black skin? no need 4 my monitor to be illuminating my house.

***Admin*** · 09-14-04, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPWRana

kaycee... will there be a black skin? no need 4 my monitor to be illuminating my house.

Sorry mate. Let it shine!

JPWRana · 09-24-04, 11:54 AM

ahhh jeez. Why would I want my monitor 2 work that hard?

jamarquez · 10-02-04, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPWRana

ahhh jeez. Why would I want my monitor 2 work that hard?

Beats me??????????

01-06-04, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
vipz Active Member Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 125	[Feature request] Alternative forum skin I'd like a palm-sized (low bandwidth, low res) layout for browsing the forum on the go. I wouldn't mind to help out or even create the skin myself. I've never touched vB ($$$) but I do have experience with skinning Invision Board... __________________ "Researchers have discovered that Uranus is a black hole." That explains why rockets disappear when they come near it.

01-21-04, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	^ Yup, i prefer liquid style... it's wider __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

01-22-04, 04:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,948	I'll add a variety of new templates to choose from...hopefully before March. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

09-10-04, 03:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sinister Newcomer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Ask me. Posts: 41	KayCee Currently I've just noticed you had the style for people to choose skins. How about enableing users (those whom know how to create skins for PHP and vB's and etc) to be able to upload their own skin for their own use or for others to be able to use? this would be a great and yet cool feature. This will help expand the choices. Also.. to keep certain ones for all users to use and also to keep. They can vote on the skin and determ by the votes, if it should be kept or not for all users? However.. if it takes up space. Why not have users that own their own domain and server hos6t plan and give out a script where they can host their own skin but be able to use it on the message board? just another suggestion and maybe another great idea? Yours Truly Sinister __________________

09-13-04, 09:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,948	I'm lazy. I know more than 90% of the members will not use those new features. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

01-06-04, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,948	Hopefully, within a month, the final version of the forum software will be released and then I'll add more skin colors (members then get to choose their preferance of skin color). I had a few requests about skin colors from other members too. Until then, post the new layout you prefer for your new Palm.

01-12-04, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Benji Active Member Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Alhambra Posts: 60	Add one with a dark atmosphere, like with a black background and other dark colors.

01-12-04, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tarak Chunsa Active Member Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Alhambra Posts: 133	Count me in on the dark background. Actually make around two dark skins if you have time. One can be black background with yellow text color, so its easy on the eyes. The other - dark blue background with white and silver text color.

01-21-04, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Springles Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 215	Hey, I noticed on the lower left corner, you can choose Liquid style. Makes the board stretch out like last year style. Never knew that.

07-24-04, 11:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,948	Finally, the "Mobile PDA" skin is available for use. The skin is formatted specifically to work well on Pocket PC and WAP devices. Check the bottom left corner to choose your skin selection.

09-13-04, 07:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	kaycee... will there be a black skin? no need 4 my monitor to be illuminating my house.

09-24-04, 11:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	ahhh jeez. Why would I want my monitor 2 work that hard?

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