Make themes

[lindrup11]

Hello everyone...

I just looked for hours...

But can't find a program to make my own theme's for diamond.
I've tried using google, youtube and this forum... iam sure iam missing something,,,,

I understand i shall use Manila editor??? or???

But when iam opening it ... I can't se any pic's i can change...

I really hope someone can help me.. maybe its just in front off my eyes... But then iam totaly Blind..... :-)


-Best regards Dennis

[tha_rami]

The easiest way is this, and do note themes do not work on any theme with a disattached Manila (for example, TLR ROMs seem to have problems with theming):

Preparations:
- Make a folder on your computers desktop called "Theme", and in it a folder called "My Theme" or the name of your personal theme.
- Connect your Diamond to your computer and copy ALL manila files (files ending in _manila) in the Windows subdirectory of your Diamond to the "Theme" folder on your desktop.
- Download Manila Editor and extract the files to a place where you can easily find it.
- In Manila Editor, press "Select Path" and select the "Theme" directory on your desktop. The program will "parse" the files and you'll see a loading bar in the bottom left.

Modifying:
- The files are now loaded. Browse through the files, and notice they're ordered by category. Also note the "Friendly name" is somewhat of a description as to what each image is. Finally, do note some files do NOT have a description and can be found in the "Unknown" category.
- Select the files you want to modify, and use Export -> Selected -> BMP/JPG/PNG (whichever you prefer). Choose a location to extract the files to.
- Use The Gimp, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro or your image editing program of choice to edit the files as desired. Use the old file as indicator for placement and size. Save the files under the same name for practicality, or give them a name that lets you easily figure out what each image is.
- When done, go back to Manila Editor and select the items you modified one by one. Each time, click the item, then click "Replace". Select your new image, and click OK. Repeat this as many times as necessary.
- If all files are correctly changed, click Zip -> Zip All. I've found that Zip All gives the least problems on most ROMs. This will create a .zip file, which you can name and save anywhere you wish.

Installing: (Sushilange has confirmed that later versions of Manila Editor will have a "Create Theme" function).
- Rename the .zip file to .theme and copy it to a subdirectory on your Diamond.
- Download, Install and Run Diamond TF3D Config 0.6.7 or higher. Go to the appearance tab and select the "Path..." button. Select the DIRECTORY in which your .theme file is and click OK. Then, from the dropdown list, select the name of your theme (the name of the zip-file).
- Select "Apply'. Take into account you need AT LEAST 20MB of free space on your device, as indicated by the program.
- Select start, wait until it finishes (don't worry if it says something about deleting files), click Finish and let the program restart your Diamond.

[lindrup11]

Thank you very much...

Perfect explination...'



:)

[tha_rami]

Thank you :). Glad it helps.

[MRE-net]

Instead of renaming the exported manila files from .zip to .theme, you can also use QuickCab to make a cab file of the exported manila files. Then you don't have to use the Diamond TF3D Config 0.6.7 program.

Advantage is that you can run the cab file and you can easily uninstall your theme. Uninstalling your own theme means that the original manila files wil be restored again. Furthermore it's much more easier and faster to install a theme.

[tha_rami]

Instead of renaming the exported manila files from .zip to .theme, you can also use QuickCab to make a cab file of the exported manila files. Then you don't have to use the Diamond TF3D Config 0.6.7 program.

Advantage is that you can run the cab file and you can easily uninstall your theme. Uninstalling your own theme means that the original manila files wil be restored again. Furthermore it's much more easier and faster to install a theme.
Wouldn't uninstalling the theme through Diamond TF3D Config also restore the original theme? That's what happens here, in any case.

[Gregorius]

but how do you copy manilla files from Diamond to PC ?
it doesnt show Windows directory in Vista on Windows Mobile Device Center ?

[htcfanboi]

Hello There Greg...

Your Going To Wanna Go To MY COMPUTER> MOBILE DEVICE>MY WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICE> Tools>folder Options>view>show Hidden Files And Folders

WHILE IN ACTIVE SYNC MODE


Hope I Helped... Ill Be Looking At The Thread So.... You Can Ask For More Help If Need Be

[sushilange]

- If all files are correctly changed, click Export -> Export All. I've found that Export All gives the least problems on most ROMs. This will create a .zip file, which you can name and save anywhere you wish.
- Rename the .zip file to .theme and copy it to a subdirectory on your Diamond.


You meant "Zip" not "Export"... Export is only the converting-function qtc->png



- Download, Install and Run Diamond TF3D Config 0.6.7 or higher. Go to the appearance tab and select the "Path..." button. Select the DIRECTORY in which your .theme file is and click OK. Then, from the dropdown list, select the name of your theme (the name of the zip-file).
- Select "Apply'. Take into account you need AT LEAST 20MB of free space on your device, as indicated by the program.
- Select start, wait until it finishes (don't worry if it says something about deleting files), click Finish and let the program restart your Diamond.

No, no! Don't do this! Wait until I added a "Create Theme"-function in Manila Editor. A *.theme-File is not just a Zip-File. You can't use a custom zip as a theme-file. ;)

[tha_rami]

You meant "Zip" not "Export"... Export is only the converting-function qtc->png




No, no! Don't do this! Wait until I added a "Create Theme"-function in Manila Editor. A *.theme-File is not just a Zip-File. You can't use a custom zip as a theme-file. ;)
I'm just telling what works, but I can't wait until you get that functionality in - sounds good. ;)
And yup, I meant Zip All, will edit now.

[sushilange]

I'm just telling what works, but I can't wait until you get that functionality in - sounds good. ;)
And yup, I meant Zip All, will edit now.

I know that it is possible, that it works ;) But the problem is, if it is not working in some reasons, the noobs are crying and i can't give support ;-)

When I add the feature officially, I can give support ;)

[tha_rami]

I'd daresay screw them. It's not supported by your application yet, so you have no obligation to make it work for them until making *.theme files is actually supported by the program.

Great program, by the way.

[bbju]

I don't know whether I am asking too much. I want to know if it's possible to turn the big digital clock on the 3D theme to transparent (instead of white opaque color). I wanted to change the background to a photo and the clock occupies half of the screen and always blocks the person's face in the photo.

[NisseDILLIGAF]

I don't know whether I am asking too much. I want to know if it's possible to turn the big digital clock on the 3D theme to transparent (instead of white opaque color). I wanted to change the background to a photo and the clock occupies half of the screen and always blocks the person's face in the photo.

Try this one :D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2546236&postcount=584

[bbju]

Try this one :D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2546236&postcount=584

Wow, NisseDilligaf you are an angel!! I searched the forum for about 2 hours and couldn't find it. This is EXACTLY what I want.
Thanks!!

[Juan w]

If I do not want to create a new theme (because I do not know how :( ) , can I change the png?.

So I change 123213_manila for my icon 123231_manila , Can it works?.

Thank you

[MRE-net]

If I do not want to create a new theme (because I do not know how :( ) , can I change the png?.

So I change 123213_manila for my icon 123231_manila , Can it works?.

Thank you

Yep that works. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=420423

[Juan w]

Yep that works. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=420423

Thank you.

I will try it.

[livengo]

The easiest way is this, and do note themes do not work on any theme with a disattached Manila (for example, TLR ROMs seem to have problems with theming):

Preparations:
- Make a folder on your computers desktop called "Theme", and in it a folder called "My Theme" or the name of your personal theme.
- Connect your Diamond to your computer and copy ALL manila files (files ending in _manila) in the Windows subdirectory of your Diamond to the "Theme" folder on your desktop.
- Download Manila Editor and extract the files to a place where you can easily find it.
- In Manila Editor, press "Select Path" and select the "Theme" directory on your desktop. The program will "parse" the files and you'll see a loading bar in the bottom left.

Modifying:
- The files are now loaded. Browse through the files, and notice they're ordered by category. Also note the "Friendly name" is somewhat of a description as to what each image is. Finally, do note some files do NOT have a description and can be found in the "Unknown" category.
- Select the files you want to modify, and use Export -> Selected -> BMP/JPG/PNG (whichever you prefer). Choose a location to extract the files to.
- Use The Gimp, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro or your image editing program of choice to edit the files as desired. Use the old file as indicator for placement and size. Save the files under the same name for practicality, or give them a name that lets you easily figure out what each image is.
- When done, go back to Manila Editor and select the items you modified one by one. Each time, click the item, then click "Replace". Select your new image, and click OK. Repeat this as many times as necessary.
- If all files are correctly changed, click Zip -> Zip All. I've found that Zip All gives the least problems on most ROMs. This will create a .zip file, which you can name and save anywhere you wish.

Installing: (Sushilange has confirmed that later versions of Manila Editor will have a "Create Theme" function).
- Rename the .zip file to .theme and copy it to a subdirectory on your Diamond.
- Download, Install and Run Diamond TF3D Config 0.6.7 or higher. Go to the appearance tab and select the "Path..." button. Select the DIRECTORY in which your .theme file is and click OK. Then, from the dropdown list, select the name of your theme (the name of the zip-file).
- Select "Apply'. Take into account you need AT LEAST 20MB of free space on your device, as indicated by the program.
- Select start, wait until it finishes (don't worry if it says something about deleting files), click Finish and let the program restart your Diamond.


GREAT explanation! Thanx!

[holyfox]

I don't know whether I am asking too much. I want to know if it's possible to turn the big digital clock on the 3D theme to transparent (instead of white opaque color). I wanted to change the background to a photo and the clock occupies half of the screen and always blocks the person's face in the photo.

You can find many transparent clocks here :D

[tha_rami]

GREAT explanation! Thanx!
No problem at all, theme away and don't forget to share whatever you make if you feel like it :)

[jaylamar]

Hello There Greg...

Your Going To Wanna Go To MY COMPUTER> MOBILE DEVICE>MY WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICE> Tools>folder Options>view>show Hidden Files And Folders

WHILE IN ACTIVE SYNC MODE


Hope I Helped... Ill Be Looking At The Thread So.... You Can Ask For More Help If Need Be

What if I am using Vista? any help would be appreciated!!! thanks!!!

***NVM, folder options in control panel, you must uncheck "Hide windows system files"

[clord1000]

Can't find the _manila files on the diamond they don't seem to exsist??

I'm Using Windows Vista, any ideas?

[softonic123]

did you really read the post above yours, son?

[mbord]

I was wondering if you can remove the fliping tags of a clock so that it just shows the numbers with no back? Can you do that with the manila editor?

[Stiangtr]

Hi im new here at the forum, and new too htc and the modding off it. ive done some modding for different games, but to this im unfortunaly a fresh newbie.
And i was woundering how u install the skins\theams ive downloaded here, theres seems too be no install file in many off the zip files but theres a unknown program or something ive tried running them through the phone and my computer. and all i know that ive read that its wery difficult.


Thanx in advance

[asimx1]

i am using 1.56.405.1 wwe rom and 1.13.25.24 radio, how do i get this methord work on my device bcoz it's not working at the moment.