Skin Creation Question

couriers · 05-13-2003, 10:25 PM

When creating a Skin is it possible to include the following files in the actual .skn folder so that they override the files in the main graphics directory?

Default.bmp
Defaultphoto.bmp
Logosmall.bmp
Preback1.bmp
Preback2.bmp
Preback3.bmp
Radio.bmp
Trophy.bmp

This may be possible already but I cannot seem to make it all work the way that I think it should. Any insight is highly appreciated. Thanks.

FTR, if it is not currently possible to do this then it should be, IMO. It would make it so much easier for someone to create a "complete" skin without requiring someone to take extra steps to get the desired results.

Shub · 05-13-2003, 10:31 PM

The best advice I could give you is to include those files in your zip and tell the user to place them into the graphics directory manually.

couriers · 05-13-2003, 10:49 PM

I have done that with all of my skins so far but it shouldn't be like that. There is no reason that these particular files should be a part of the main graphics folder instead of being a part of the skn folder where they could be customized and installed in one easy step. A lot of people don't bother with the extra files and only unzip the skn folder while leaving the other good stuff so that they don't need to go through the hassle. Not everyone is computer literate and many people don't like to hassle with more than one easy step.

If there is no other way that is fine for now. I'll just add it to the "wish list" thread and hope for the best.

couriers · 05-13-2003, 11:31 PM

Another reason that this would be a good thing is so that people can change skins in the game and get the full effect without having to open up explorer and navigate to switch files around.

I have several leagues running right now that I like to use different skins for. Currently, it is a bit of a pain to switch the skins for each as opposed to being able to do it on the fly.

EagleEye_0 · 05-14-2003, 01:00 AM

This currently can't be done, but would be nice to do.

JoeRockEHF · 05-15-2003, 07:12 AM

Hey couriers or to anyone who knows. What are the prebacks for? Most of my MLB skin was trial and error but I could not figure what these were for. Thanks.

Shub · 05-15-2003, 07:48 AM

I tried for the longest time to figure it out, but never did. I've changed them a hundred different ways and looked in-game for a difference, but nothing. If you notice, if you get the .400 studios skin, there are no more prebacks. Same as with the buttons, they are there but serve no purpose. In the 400 skin, the buttons are included but still look like the original dark blue skin.

couriers · 05-15-2003, 08:39 AM

They are used for the backgrounds in the Pregame matchup screen. If you notice, some players will have a red or blue background dependant on how hot or cold they are going into that game. The green one is used as well but I have yet to see it come up.

05-13-2003, 10:25 PM	#1
couriers All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fla Posts: 932	Skin Creation Question When creating a Skin is it possible to include the following files in the actual .skn folder so that they override the files in the main graphics directory? Default.bmp Defaultphoto.bmp Logosmall.bmp Preback1.bmp Preback2.bmp Preback3.bmp Radio.bmp Trophy.bmp This may be possible already but I cannot seem to make it all work the way that I think it should. Any insight is highly appreciated. Thanks. FTR, if it is not currently possible to do this then it should be, IMO. It would make it so much easier for someone to create a "complete" skin without requiring someone to take extra steps to get the desired results.

05-15-2003, 07:12 AM	#6
JoeRockEHF All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 933	Hey couriers or to anyone who knows. What are the prebacks for? Most of my MLB skin was trial and error but I could not figure what these were for. Thanks. __________________ PSN: JoeRockEHF

05-13-2003, 10:31 PM	#2
Shub Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 330	The best advice I could give you is to include those files in your zip and tell the user to place them into the graphics directory manually.

05-13-2003, 10:49 PM	#3
couriers All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fla Posts: 932	I have done that with all of my skins so far but it shouldn't be like that. There is no reason that these particular files should be a part of the main graphics folder instead of being a part of the skn folder where they could be customized and installed in one easy step. A lot of people don't bother with the extra files and only unzip the skn folder while leaving the other good stuff so that they don't need to go through the hassle. Not everyone is computer literate and many people don't like to hassle with more than one easy step. If there is no other way that is fine for now. I'll just add it to the "wish list" thread and hope for the best.

05-13-2003, 11:31 PM	#4
couriers All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fla Posts: 932	Another reason that this would be a good thing is so that people can change skins in the game and get the full effect without having to open up explorer and navigate to switch files around. I have several leagues running right now that I like to use different skins for. Currently, it is a bit of a pain to switch the skins for each as opposed to being able to do it on the fly.

05-14-2003, 01:00 AM	#5
EagleEye_0 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,426	This currently can't be done, but would be nice to do.

05-15-2003, 07:48 AM	#7
Shub Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 330	I tried for the longest time to figure it out, but never did. I've changed them a hundred different ways and looked in-game for a difference, but nothing. If you notice, if you get the .400 studios skin, there are no more prebacks. Same as with the buttons, they are there but serve no purpose. In the 400 skin, the buttons are included but still look like the original dark blue skin.

05-15-2003, 08:39 AM	#8
couriers All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fla Posts: 932	They are used for the backgrounds in the Pregame matchup screen. If you notice, some players will have a red or blue background dependant on how hot or cold they are going into that game. The green one is used as well but I have yet to see it come up.