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    Rainmeter sidebar for vista help "Black Glass" skin

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by i5evoSwift3814, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. i5evoSwift3814

    i5evoSwift3814 Notebook Consultant

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    I need help in using the "Black Glass" skin for rainmaker. After extracting all the files in a separate folder, it's not displaying like how it's suppose displayed. The font type is normal not the one used with the skin? How do I make it so the font style that came with the skin works? I read the readme file and it says 'to install the 2 fonts first so the theme can be displayed correctly'. Well I did that and it still not showing the correct font type. Here is the example from the site and the font style that is suppose to be used. Credit goes to the LAvalon, the maker of the skin...
    http://customize.org/rainmeter/skins/48761
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    i5evoSwift3814, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. cloud_nine

    cloud_nine Notebook Evangelist

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    You need to install the font the skin came with. There should be a font file in the archive, just copy and paste it into the font folder in your control panel.
     
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    pretty sure you need to install the fonts before running rainmeter, or they won't show properly. try restarting rainmeter, not just refreshing the meter you're using.
     
    mr.bobharris, Feb 25, 2008
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  4. i5evoSwift3814

    i5evoSwift3814 Notebook Consultant

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    Okay, I didn't know the font style had to be added to the font list in the control panel folder. Now it's displaying correctly, thanks. Hey Cloud, one more thing, how did you get the battery status on the bottom of your hard drive list? Can you share the code?
     
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  5. cloud_nine

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    The battery config was from the Furbino skin modified for transparency, font and bar size.

    Just change the Solid Color to 0, 0, 0, 1 and matching the bar size to these values

    X=10
    Y=25
    W=170
    H=25
     
    cloud_nine, Feb 25, 2008
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