Creating Custom Themes

[FatalKeystroke]

I am using Ubuntu 10.04 64-bit, I am big on desktop customization, but the only things I can find online about customizing the theme is using the Ubuntu Themes Manager. I want to create my own theme. When I used IceWM I LOVED theming my windows and taskbar, but the window manager had little capability as far as functionality went.

Does anyone know how to customize the desktop theme with a little more than just the themes manager or can someone refer me to a good resource for doing so?

[cipherboy_loc]

I don't know if this is exactly what you want, but http://live.gnome.org/GnomeArt/Tutorials/GtkThemes#GTK_Theming_Tutorial is a link to try. This one (http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2007/08/how-to-make-a-gtk-theme-that-uses-multiple-theme-engines.ars) also may help. Another way to learn how to make your own themes is to look at other people's work. There are many themes out there. The author in the last web page says that he usually starts with an existing theme, and expands and changes it to suite his tastes.



Cipherboy

Edit: You might want to look at this page too: http://gwf.sourceforge.net/

[FatalKeystroke]

Thanks, that is what I was looking for.
Thanky much Cipher!

[parth.s]

I'm interested in changing the looks of my dektop too (i am using lucid)...and time and again like to change the looks...
recently i came across a theme which just contained a folder named gtk-2.0 and in turn contains folders like arrows,icons etc..and some .rc files...any help would be great

i've installed equinox and murrine engines..

[ankspo71]

@ Parth.s

If the theme only contains a gtk-2.0 folder, then more than likely you will have to go to the theme manager, click on the theme tab, then click on customize. From there you will want to choose your theme in the 'controls' tab. GTK themes (aka controls) are the application fronts. If you ever see a metacity folder it would be for the window borders.
Hope this helps.

[parth.s]

Thanks ankspo71..altleast now i have some idea as to what the folder names are for...

Still i am unable to get the complete look...here's the link...The admin can delete the link if its not allowed to post other website links
http://rasa13.deviantart.com/art/November-Desk-Ubuntu-10-10-184663031

Thanks again