Creating a custom theme

[tialoc]

What goes into a .tsk file?

How does one go about creating their own tsk file?

[Steven Cedrone]

Start here: Theme Generator v2.0 for Pocket PC 2002 (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/downloads/pocketpc/powertoys.mspx)(free download from Microsoft)...

Steve

[Paul Martin]

I downloaded the first Theme Generator from Microsoft, created a theme, and thought it turned out pretty well. Then, whenever version 2 came out, I downloaded it and tried to create the same theme. I think the first one had an easier method to stretch a graphic to fit, because the later attempts didn't look as good. My compromise...install both! I wonder if version 1 is even available anymore?

[dean_shan]

I have the version one intallerifany one needs it PM me.

[TopDog]

I like to use Photoshop to edit the pictures... the size is:

background image (240x268 pixels)
start menu image (158x290 pixels)

The I use Theme Generator v.2 to adjust colors, fonts, etc....

[portnoy]

I take it that I'm the only one left that is not using WinXP.

Theme Generator as near as I can tell needs XP

[Paul Martin]

I take it that I'm the only one left that is not using WinXP.

Theme Generator as near as I can tell needs XP

I think it also runs on Win 2000, but I'm not sure. I use it at work where we have XP...still running 98SE at home. By the way, there are other software programs for purchase which can also create themes and will run on Win 98. You might try McDeb's (http://www.mcdeb.com/MT/archives/mcgear/000372.html) thememaker. She has created and given a lot of themes to the PPC community. There are others as well.

[TopDog]

I think it also runs on Win 2000, but I'm not sure. Thats right, it also runs on W2k. I think you need one of the servicepacks... you'll find SP4 here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/default.asp