ActiveSkin is a UI development environment lets you create complex interface "skins" with non-rectangular windows, shadows, morphing, animations, and semi-transparency. Skins can be saved in the application or over the Internet. Version 4.0 adds a set of SkinObjects that work in both windowed and windowless modes, full support for translucent layered windows, new transitions and animated procedural texture effects, key-frame animation, and a completely new SkinBuilder. Also new in this release: a render event that can draw directly on a skin surface; scaling properties; improved animation performance; and enhanced menu support. ActiveSkin works with Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Delphi.
ActiveSkin is a UI development environment lets you create complex interface "skins" with non-rectangular windows, shadows, morphing, animations, and semi-transparency. Skins can be saved in the application or over the Internet. Version 4.0 adds a set of SkinObjects that work in both windowed and windowless modes, full support for translucent layered windows, new transitions and animated procedural texture effects, key-frame animation, and a completely new SkinBuilder. Also new in this release: a render event that can draw directly on a skin surface; scaling properties; improved animation performance; and enhanced menu support. ActiveSkin works with Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Delphi.
MoleBoxis a software virtualization and protection tool that allows delivering your application as a portable stand-alone secure EXE file which runs instantly with zero installation.MoleBox packs all application files into a single efficient executable file that works without extracting packed files to the hard drive and creating temporary files. MoleBox also applies a number of protection techniques to packed files, including anti-crack protection for EXE and dlls, resource protection, protection from modification for data files, and many more.
Virtualization Features
* Creating portable versions of your application.
* Bundling entire application suite into a single binary which runs with zero installation. Molebox processes all application files in order to create a single executable file which keeps the functionality of the original program and works without extracting packed files to the hard drive.
* Avoiding DLL hell and version conflicts. Molebox embeds DLLs and activex components into the EXE file, making sure that your application will always use the same DLL versions it was compiled with. No 3rd party program can harm your app's functionality, and vice versa.
* Virtual registry. Virtual registry technology used in Molebox intercepts registry i/o operations. This allows using any embedded ActiveX components without registration on the client PC and also reduces compatibility risks.
* Running a DLL on application startup. One of the embedded DLLs (an 'activator' DLL) can be executed before the original EXE entry point. For example, you can integrate a 3rd party activation or licensing component without any changes to your program code.
* Easy creation and delivery of updates, patches, add-ons, level packs. When you release an update to your software and the whole installation package would be huge, you can distribute a small package containing only new or/and modified files.
Protection Features
* A number of protection techniques for the main executable. Molebox offers you protection from static reverse engineering and classic cracker's attacks (anti-debug, anti-dump, anti-trace), protection of the application entry point and import table.
* .NET protection. Molebox wraps .NET applications and makes them look like Win32 applications.
* Preventing antivirus 'false positives'. Moleboxed application may be masked as a common just-compiled, non-wrapped program.
* Protecting DLLs from unauthorized use. Molebox hides embedded DLLs and protects them from being reused by 3rd party software.
* Protecting media and data files from prying eyes. Games and multimedia presentations often include a lot of exclusive content: 3D models, textures, 2D images, custom fonts, photos, sound effects and music files. Obviously, you wouldn't like if someone else will use your media files. After moleboxing your game or presentation, these files cannot be viewed, extracted, modified or otherwise used by another person.
* Application integrity protection. Usage of the control sum ('CRC check') option will assure that your program and its data files were not modified or damaged.
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Skinning Windows XP
Que; illustrated edition edition |ISBN : 078973348X | April 25, 2005 | CHM | 336 pages | 17.6 Mb
In just 336 pages, Skinning Windows XP by Windows expert Joe Habraken provides even the most novice user with all of the information necessary to take the Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface to a whole new visual and functional level. Readers of the book will be provided with an understanding of how the Windows desktop and its various components are actually represented on the computer screen and how through the use of add-on software and other special design tools a whole new visual environment can be created. Skinning Windows XP is the ideal introduction and continuing reference to utilizing Windows XP.
Visual Basic Sourcecode| Stardock Direct Skin in Visual basic 6|14.6 MB
What is DirectSkin?
DirectSkin allows software developers to make their applications skinnable using WindowBlinds technology. A typical application can be turned into a skinnable one within a few minutes of integrating the DirectSkin OCX into the project.
Q: What Programming languages are supported?
A: Any language that supports COM Objects (Delphi, VC, C++, VB, C#, VB.NET etc.)
Adding DirectSkin to your Visual Basic application
From the projects menu select the components menu item. This will bring up a dialog where you can select DirectSkin files to use in your application. Scroll down the list until you find the 'wbOCX ActiveX Control Module'
Tick this and click ok. A new icon should appear in your toolbox window.
You can now create an item of DirectSkin on the form you are using.
Private Sub Form_Load()
Wbocx1.SetRootPathStr "C:\MySkins"
Wbocx1.LoadUIS "pencils\pencils.uis"
Wbocx1.InitWB
Wbocx1.DoWindow Me.hWnd
End Sub
Please note that you should add DirectSkin to your main form. When this form is closed, DirectSkin is also closed which will turn off skinning.
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Windows Software | SkinBoxer 4.3 with crack | 6 MB
What is SkinBoxer?
If you want to give your application a professional look, a non standard windows look you probably use ActiveSkin from Soft Shape to skin your forms.
ActiveSkin is a powerful ActiveX control that changes the visual appearance of forms or dialogs, providing developers with full-featured support for 'application skins', or 'application look and feel'
The only problem is that the current ActiveSkin model doesn't allow you to skin the default Microsoft Windows common dialogs: MessageBox, Open/Save dialogs, Browse for folder, etc. This will cause your application to look unprofessional, as you will end up by having skinned and standard windows mixed up together
Applying SkinBoxer...
Built as a COM object, SkinBoxer works pretty much as a plug-in to ActiveSkin. By applying only a few lines of code SkinBoxer will allow you to skin even the standard common dialogs. Here is an example of your application before and after applying SkinBoxer
Before applying the SkinBoxer plug-in, the MessageBox is not skinned:
After applying the SkinBoxer plug-in, the MessageBox is skinned:
As you can see, by using SkinBoxer you overcome these issues.
SkinBoxer will intercept the standard dialogs and replace them with skinned dialogs. Your code doesn't need to change. Whether you are a VB programmer and you call MsgBox or you're a C++ programmer and call MessageBox (or AfxMessageBox from MFC), SkinBoxer will find out and skin that for you.
That means that even if your application calls functions from a DLL and the DLL pops up a common dialog box, SkinBoxer will also intercept it and skin it.
This means that basically you don't have to change your native calls (MessageBox, MsgBox, GetOpenFileName, etc).
Windows Software | Style Skin 7.1 by PollenSoftware|23 MB
StyleSkin enables you to quickly create professional 3D/2D interface and menu style graphics from simple shapes. Now with three new cutting edge button styles! Styleskin is dedicated template driven interface design software which enables anyone to easily design their own graphics. Simply layout your template using the provided shapes, choose your colors and style and almost instantly you have your very own unique skin. You could be designing a web site, a program interface or skin, creating your own menu application in our Autorun Maestro, promotional graphics, 3D text, 3D buttons... or any number of other uses. It offers revolutionary template driven rendering capabilities, over 30 texture styles (each adjustable), or you can import your own, specialized photo rendering capabilities (to turn your chosen image or logo into a skin), as well as a full range of skinning features. StyleSkin offers complete flexibility and control over your designs enabling you to optionally adjust every aspect of your skin including the illumination angle, 3D appearance, surface shine, weathering and much more. StyleSkin contains a range of advanced button styles, each adjustable, including transparent gel buttons, smoothly rounded dome buttons, translucent two-toned resin buttons, color gradient buttons and concave inset buttons! You can even create 3D text. With StyleSkin you will create jaw-dropping visuals without the time-consuming labor!
Version 7.1 of StyleSkin has now been released! This new version includes the ability to directly export your skin designs as a Windows application using the current binary menu format of Autorun Maestro! For a full list of the StyleSkin V7 features you can check out the news section here. For more information on Autorun Maestro you can check out its home page here.
Welcome to the homepage of StyleSkin! StyleSkin is advanced graphics rendering software that allows you to easily create professional quality 3D skin graphics. Skins, or interface graphics, are the images used to define the look of an application or webpage. Many applications are now implementing the ability to change the appearance of the software by using images in the form of a skin. It is also increasingly common for application developers to allow users to change the skin by providing external images.
Equally you can use StyleSkin to create amazing website graphics. All the images on these pages were created using StyleSkin! And of course there are many other uses for interface graphics, skins and the rendered images StyleSkin can produce!
With power and flexibility programmed in at every step, StyleSkin can cater for almost any skinning application. StyleSkin is surprisingly easy and fun to use, allowing you to quickly get a job done, or to experiment for hours. You can quickly create and edit the skin using the native skin template editor, a wide range of built in textures, and saved skin effects settings. Equally, you can import image-based templates, import your own textures (they do not even have to be greyscale), and create your own skin effects!
With StyleSkin you can turn your skin into a self contained fully functional Windows application capable of launching applications, opening documents, sending emails, go to an internet sites, open folders in Windows Explorer, plus a whole lot more!
This feature utilizes the latest release of Autorun Maestro, which is available separately. For more information on Autorun Maestro please visit the link below:
[ Windows Software | BusinessSkinForm v9.50 For Delphi,BCB
SDynamicSkinForm VCL (more than 100 components) help you to create applications with skins.
Stable, multifunctional package for multimedia and standard applications.
DynamicSkinForm VCL is intended for use with:
• Delphi 2009, 2010
• C++Builder 2009, 2010
• Delphi 2007
• Delphi 2006
• C++Builder 2007
• C++Builder 2006
• Turbo Delphi
• Turbo C++
• Delphi 2005
• Delphi 5,6,7
• C++ Builder 5,6
• application can have one or different skins for windows
• custom skins (as WinAmp, iTunes) and standard applications
• layered borders for windows
• blur alphablend effect for layered borders (available for Aero interface in Windows Vista and Windows 7)
• run-time skin change
• nonrectangular, dynamically resizable windows
• cool external glow effects for buttons in form's caption and in skin objects (as in Windows Vista)
• MDI support
• default style for form and controls
• skin support for messages
• advanced hints with title, image and multiline text
• skin menus with nonrectangular kind, effects, multi-items support
• skin support and default style for dialog windows and tool windows
• skin support for controls: treeview, listview, richedit, dateedit, combobox, listbox and checklistbox, scrollbar, memo, edit and spinedit,tabcontrol and pagecontrol, stringgrid and drawgrid, panel, groupbox, buttons, speedbuttons, label, trackbar, gauge, checkbox, radiobox, round regulator, gauge, animate, switch, updown, controlbar, splitter, scrollbox, colorcombobox, fontcombobox and many more
• DB controls
• many controls can have nonrectangular kind
• bitmap background for edits, memos and grids controls
• skin support for shell controls and dialogs
• skin support for printer dialogs
• linking controls to areas
• skins with objects: caption, buttons, gauge, switch, trackbar, animate, labels, areas for user objects
• skin support for all elements in all controls and forms
• enable/disable skin support for forms
• full skin support for all standard dialogs
• morphing effects for objects and controls
• alphablending effect for menus and controls
• Windows 2K, XP, Vista alphablending support for forms, menus, hints, popup controls (layered windows)
• jpeg files support
• skin support for cursors
• skin support for hints with nonrectangular kind, alphablending effect
• rollup state for forms
• stored skins in *.exe file
• open architecture for skins
• creating your skins with special editor
• zip-compression support for skins
• zlib-compression support for skins
• cool skins collections with full right to use and distribute from your site
• support BilleniumEffects VCL
• tested in Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Vista, Windows 7
• PNG-images support in all controls (internal support)
• Unicode support (SkinAdapter VCL + TMS Unicode Components needed)
• complete support for multimonitors systems
• support SmartEffects VCL (cool animation and transition effects in your application)
[ Windows Software | DynamicSkinForm v9.30 For Delphi,BCB
SDynamicSkinForm VCL (more than 100 components) help you to create applications with skins.
Stable, multifunctional package for multimedia and standard applications.
DynamicSkinForm VCL is intended for use with:
• Delphi 2009, 2010
• C++Builder 2009, 2010
• Delphi 2007
• Delphi 2006
• C++Builder 2007
• C++Builder 2006
• Turbo Delphi
• Turbo C++
• Delphi 2005
• Delphi 5,6,7
• C++ Builder 5,6
• application can have one or different skins for windows
• custom skins (as WinAmp, iTunes) and standard applications
• layered borders for windows
• blur alphablend effect for layered borders (available for Aero interface in Windows Vista and Windows 7)
• run-time skin change
• nonrectangular, dynamically resizable windows
• cool external glow effects for buttons in form's caption and in skin objects (as in Windows Vista)
• MDI support
• default style for form and controls
• skin support for messages
• advanced hints with title, image and multiline text
• skin menus with nonrectangular kind, effects, multi-items support
• skin support and default style for dialog windows and tool windows
• skin support for controls: treeview, listview, richedit, dateedit, combobox, listbox and checklistbox, scrollbar, memo, edit and spinedit,tabcontrol and pagecontrol, stringgrid and drawgrid, panel, groupbox, buttons, speedbuttons, label, trackbar, gauge, checkbox, radiobox, round regulator, gauge, animate, switch, updown, controlbar, splitter, scrollbox, colorcombobox, fontcombobox and many more
• DB controls
• many controls can have nonrectangular kind
• bitmap background for edits, memos and grids controls
• skin support for shell controls and dialogs
• skin support for printer dialogs
• linking controls to areas
• skins with objects: caption, buttons, gauge, switch, trackbar, animate, labels, areas for user objects
• skin support for all elements in all controls and forms
• enable/disable skin support for forms
• full skin support for all standard dialogs
• morphing effects for objects and controls
• alphablending effect for menus and controls
• Windows 2K, XP, Vista alphablending support for forms, menus, hints, popup controls (layered windows)
• jpeg files support
• skin support for cursors
• skin support for hints with nonrectangular kind, alphablending effect
• rollup state for forms
• stored skins in *.exe file
• open architecture for skins
• creating your skins with special editor
• zip-compression support for skins
• zlib-compression support for skins
• cool skins collections with full right to use and distribute from your site
• support BilleniumEffects VCL
• tested in Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Vista, Windows 7
• PNG-images support in all controls (internal support)
• Unicode support (SkinAdapter VCL + TMS Unicode Components needed)
• complete support for multimonitors systems
• support SmartEffects VCL (cool animation and transition effects in your application)
Windows Software | DynamicSkinForm v9.30 For Delphi,BCB
SDynamicSkinForm VCL (more than 100 components) help you to create applications with skins.
Stable, multifunctional package for multimedia and standard applications.
DynamicSkinForm VCL is intended for use with:
• Delphi 2009, 2010
• C++Builder 2009, 2010
• Delphi 2007
• Delphi 2006
• C++Builder 2007
• C++Builder 2006
• Turbo Delphi
• Turbo C++
• Delphi 2005
• Delphi 5,6,7
• C++ Builder 5,6
• application can have one or different skins for windows
• custom skins (as WinAmp, iTunes) and standard applications
• layered borders for windows
• blur alphablend effect for layered borders (available for Aero interface in Windows Vista and Windows 7)
• run-time skin change
• nonrectangular, dynamically resizable windows
• cool external glow effects for buttons in form's caption and in skin objects (as in Windows Vista)
• MDI support
• default style for form and controls
• skin support for messages
• advanced hints with title, image and multiline text
• skin menus with nonrectangular kind, effects, multi-items support
• skin support and default style for dialog windows and tool windows
• skin support for controls: treeview, listview, richedit, dateedit, combobox, listbox and checklistbox, scrollbar, memo, edit and spinedit,tabcontrol and pagecontrol, stringgrid and drawgrid, panel, groupbox, buttons, speedbuttons, label, trackbar, gauge, checkbox, radiobox, round regulator, gauge, animate, switch, updown, controlbar, splitter, scrollbox, colorcombobox, fontcombobox and many more
• DB controls
• many controls can have nonrectangular kind
• bitmap background for edits, memos and grids controls
• skin support for shell controls and dialogs
• skin support for printer dialogs
• linking controls to areas
• skins with objects: caption, buttons, gauge, switch, trackbar, animate, labels, areas for user objects
• skin support for all elements in all controls and forms
• enable/disable skin support for forms
• full skin support for all standard dialogs
• morphing effects for objects and controls
• alphablending effect for menus and controls
• Windows 2K, XP, Vista alphablending support for forms, menus, hints, popup controls (layered windows)
• jpeg files support
• skin support for cursors
• skin support for hints with nonrectangular kind, alphablending effect
• rollup state for forms
• stored skins in *.exe file
• open architecture for skins
• creating your skins with special editor
• zip-compression support for skins
• zlib-compression support for skins
• cool skins collections with full right to use and distribute from your site
• support BilleniumEffects VCL
• tested in Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Vista, Windows 7
• PNG-images support in all controls (internal support)
• Unicode support (SkinAdapter VCL + TMS Unicode Components needed)
• complete support for multimonitors systems
• support SmartEffects VCL (cool animation and transition effects in your application)
DirectSkin allows software developers to make their applications skinnable using WindowBlinds technology. A typical application can be turned into a skinnable one within a few minutes of integrating the DirectSkin OCX into the project.
Why DirectSkin?
By using DirectSkin, you can be assured of maximum compatibility with other applications running on your customer's systems. DirectSkin uses the same underlying technology as WindowBlinds, used by over 12 million people world wide -- in other words, it has been battle tested in the toughest environment possible.
Today’s program standards call for custom appearance. Customers also have a high desire for customization of their desktop. Both of these needs can be met with DirectSkin. With DirectSkin, the developer has the option of either setting a default skin without the custmoer being able to change the skin, or they can allow the customer to change the skin to their personal style.
Why should you allow the customer to change the skin? There is a high demand for customization features in today’s programs (this was proven by WinAmp). There is also another draw to allowing customers to change the skin on the program: Website stickiness. It is extremely easy to build a "skin community" by asking skin authors* to create and upload skins to your site. Since your skin library will be ever evolving, your customers will continue to visit your site to check out new skins. While they are there, you can provide information on product releases and so forth. This "sticky" site is also desirable to advertisers, as your page views will increase due to skin traffic.
All skins are the property of the skin Author. Authorization from the skin author must be obtained prior to including a skin with your software. Most skin authors will gladly give permission, but it is their property, and their decision to make.
Common Questions:
Q: What Programming languages are supported?
A: Any language that supports COM Objects (Delphi, VC, C++, VB, C#, VB.NET etc.)
Q: What operating systems are supported?
A: 32-bit Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista except Terminal Server are supported.Windows XP/2003/Vista X64 editions are also supported..
Q: How do I obtain a license, and what are the restrictions?
A: There are several forms of the license based on the individual need of the programmer. They are located in the "Licensing" section of this page. If you do not see a license that fits your need, or have a question about the license, please contact DirectSkin@stardock.com.
Q: Do the capabilities of DirectSkin differ from WindowBlinds?
A: Generally speaking, no. The features in each version number are the same. For instance, DirectSkin has the same features and capabilities as WindowBlinds 4.x. Some features may be implemented differently due to the difference between skinning a single application and the whole system.
Windows Software | VB2 Skin Control by VB Squared|7 MB
Control Overview:
The VB Squared ActiveX Skin Control has been designed to be very easy to use with built in features not available to other skin controls. With 6 built in skins, adding an attractive skin to your application is as easy as dropping the control on the form and adding 1 line of code. The compatibility to work with Aligned Controls and Visual Basic Menus are features not found in most skin controls. There is no need to write special code for resizing events or activation\deactivation of the skin control as the control automatically moves all controls contained on a form to compensate for skin borders.
Features Include:
• 6 Built in Skins
• Create your own skins with the included Skin Creator program
• Works with Aligned Controls
• Works with Visual Basic Menus
• Activate and De-Activate during Run-Time
• Works with All Window Border Styles
• Mouse Over Events for Buttons
• Separate Form Focus and Lost Focus skin
• Automatic colorization for controls on form
• Automatically moves controls on form to compensate for skin borders
• Fixed or Resizable Forms
Skin Creator Overview:
The control also comes with a simple to use Skin Creator program, this application allows for you to Create Your Own Skins or modify existing ones. Very simple to use with skin previews as the skin is created makes skin creation very simple.
USING THE CONTROL:
Using the VB Squared Skin Control couldn’t be easier.
Step 1:
Drop the VB2 Skin OCX on your form
Step 2:
Add the following line of code to your Form Load event
VB2_SkinCtrl1.ActivateSkin
Skin ActiveX vbSkinner for Visual Basic 6.
Add skin support to your VB6 projects.
Visual Basic 6.0 programs can have a distinctive look with this ActiveX control, making your programs
to have skin in a way very easy to implement. Furthermore, it can give you the possibility to allow your users
to create their own skins.
Features:
Add skin support to the forms just placing this control on them.
Has automatic skin support for MsgBoxes and InputBoxes.
You can add skins to all the forms in the program with only one Skinner control in the first form and adding just one line of code.
There are two versions of vbSkinner: the version Free and the version Pro.
The first one is free and displays a predefined skin, of which you can see an image above. The second one has many more characteristics, like to select skin, to give to the user the possibility of changing the skin, buttons (optional) in the title bar with specific functions:
1) Always on top,
2) Minimize to title bar,
3) Help,
4) Change skin, Homepage