Win7 Style Builder: Importing Taskbar from another theme


  1. Posts : 43
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Win7 Style Builder: Importing Taskbar from another theme


    I like this theme called Planisphere 2. It looks like this:



    The only problem I have with it is the taskbar. I want to keep the taskbar from my current theme (7.5):



    So I would like to make Planisphere 2.0 look like the following (the image below is photoshopped):




    I tried importing TaskBar & Tray Notify but the results were disastrous:




    Which elements do I have to import? Please help!
    Last edited by Spores; 30 May 2016 at 03:02.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #2

    You can export the images at the locations in the screenshot below and then it import them back in the other theme.

    Jerry
    Win7 Style Builder: Importing Taskbar from another theme-win7-style-builder-cwindowsresourcesthemesaeroaero.msstyles.png
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 43
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the reply Jerry. I followed your instructions exactly and this is what I've got now:



    As you can see a bit of the old taskbar remains (those are taskbar buttons without icons, yuck!). I'm sure importing those images would have worked on most themes but this one is stubborn. Any ideas?

    (My current theme now has a fully transparent taskbar so that's why most of it is invisible.)
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #4

    The taskbar buttons are located at (look at screenshot)
    Look at this tutorial you will explain the different states of the taskbar button Taskbar Button: Change Color of Orange Flashing Button

    Jerry

    Win7 Style Builder: Importing Taskbar from another theme-win7-style-builder-cwindowsresourcesthemesaeroaero.msstyles.png
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 43
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks Jerry now the taskbar is invisible again! However, taskbar icons are still missing as shown below.



    I've also noticed that the taskbar has retained its Planisphere 2 size, which is a bit greater than 7.5's. Do you know how to change that as well?
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #6

    Spores said:
    Thanks Jerry now the taskbar is invisible again! However, taskbar icons are still missing as shown below.
    You will need to change the CONTENTMARGINS:MARGINS at the location shown in the screenshot below.
    The original ones are 10, 10, 4, 4 Notice there is a space after the ,
    The sequence for numbers are left right top bottom the bigger the number the more it hides things.
    Win7 Style Builder: Importing Taskbar from another theme-1.png



    Spores said:
    I've also noticed that the taskbar has retained its Planisphere 2 size, which is a bit greater than 7.5's. Do you know how to change that as well?
    Checked the difference between the 2 themes at the locations in the screenshot, topmost location originally SIZINGMARGIN:MARGIN was 0, 0, 2, 0 and the other 2 locations did not have them they were added. If that's not it I'm not sure where else to check.

    Jerry
    Win7 Style Builder: Importing Taskbar from another theme-3.png
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 43
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks Jerry, it worked!
    Last edited by Spores; 08 Jun 2016 at 23:22.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #8

    You're welcome
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:36.
Find Us