Creating a theme.....

[Robert98374]

I am just trying to figure out what programs i need to create my own theme, if i dont need any where can i find a good resource on how to or a link to another thread that shows how...couldnt find one though the search option

[crimesaucer]

If you use xubuntu, I can help.

[Robert98374]

Lol, sorry i meant specificly for Gnome, but for XFCE i would like some tips also just so i know :-)

[crimesaucer]

Well I wrote a "HowTo" for xfce gtkrc themes that is from Edgy 6.10, but it's basically the same for 7.04.

I think if I re-write this I can make it easier to follow, it's one of the reasons that I don't link people to it anymore, also because I have started to do things a little differently now.

But for a general guide to what colors change what areas, it's still good: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=377397

I think the hex color codes for the: bg, fg, text, and base are pretty much the same.

I'm going to re-write this and update it soon to my use new style of theme which I think makes the themes look a lot better.

Let me know if this helps at all.

[Robert98374]

Ok will do, ill try it out later today after work so itll be a while...

[crimesaucer]

Cool, just ask me any questions in that "HowTo" thread and I'll try my best to help.

[kpolice]

The best you can get:
http://live.gnome.org/GnomeArt/Tutorials/GtkThemes