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A skin is a custom graphical appearance achieved by the use of a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be applied to specific software and websites to suit the purpose, topic, or tastes of different users.

A skin (also known as visual styles in Windows XP) is a custom graphical appearance achieved by the use of a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be applied to specific software and websites to suit the purpose, topic, or tastes of different users. A skin may be associated with themes. Software that is capable of having a skin applied is referred to as being skinnable, and the process of writing or applying such a skin is known as skinning.

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Where can I get Toad syntax coloring schemes?

I am a big fan of the light colors on a dark background color scheme for programming - which is unfortunately not what Quest's Toad comes with by default. I notice that it is possible to export and import settings under the language management…
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Can WPF themes be used to include multiple skins for an application that can be changed at runtime?

WPF allows a control library to provide different resource dictionaries for different system themes, essentially allowing an application to match the operating system's selected visual theme (Aero, Luna, etc). I'm wondering if I can include multiple…
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Why does Windows draw its own min-max-close buttons, even if the WM_NCPAINT is correctly(?) reimplemented?

As we can see from this screenshot I took: http://www.picpaste.com/pics/skinned_window.1386408792.png for some strange reason Windows draws its own (un-styled) minimize/maximize/close button in the titlebar on top of my skinned titlebar (yellow…
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RichFaces 4 - how to disable skins

Is there any way how to disable all skins RichFaces apply? They ruin my layout and override fonts, links,...
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How do I stop richfaces adding borders to panels and calendars?

I'm hoping to use a custom richfaces skin to handle the bulk of my presentation work. Unfortunately richfaces renders borders around every cell in a calendar component and around each panel. I would like to turn them off so that day numbers site in…
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'Compiled with different version` error when compiling library

I downloaded the new beta version of AlphaSkins Lite (7.44). I uninstalled the older version that i had problems with... I opened the "acntD7_R.dpk" and it compiled. Then I opened "acntD7.dpk" and got a compile error: [Fatal Error] acntD7.dpk(47):…
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how to create themes and skin in asp.net mvc?

Anyone point me to any article that describes how to use themes and skins in an asp.net mvc application?
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Which C++ cross platform GUI framework has good skinning ability?

What is a cross-platform C++ GUI framework that has good skinning ability? So I could (and give the users) the ability to customise the GUI.
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How to make a CustomComponents that detect if there is new component is drop on a form

I created a Custom components SkinMgr and SkinPanel in delphi2009. i wanted the two component automatically link together even if the SkinMgr is in a DataModule or anywhere in the other form. any help, sample or suggestion. thank you in advance.
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Why is runat="server" required for controls in skin files?

Like the title says.. why ? I know why its required on the normal ASP.NET controls, there are numerous questions on SO about that. But since you can only define .NET controls (no normal HTML markup) in the skin files, why is the runat="server" still…
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TinyMCE ERR_ABORTED 404 (Not Found) skins (vue)

I'm facing the console error issue with tinymce on vue.js. It works correctly both localhost and server hovewer editor throws me error on server (doesn't throw error on localhost). console errors Here is my import section [I've tried import files…
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How can I allow 3rd party apps to theme my app on Android?

I've seen this functionality in many apps in the market, such as ADWLauncher. You install an app but then you can then download apps that only serve to theme the first app. I'd really like to do this in an app I've made but I have no clue how to do…
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Why does the default spark button skin not have iconDisplay tag?

For a Flex 4.6 Button one can define a label and an icon: The corrsesponding skin parts are: iconDisplay:BitmapImage and labelDisplay:IDisplayText which are set by the component…
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how to create skins for a GUI in WPF?

I was wondering how I should go about creating custom settings for all the color schemes and such. I know I can create styles for individual components or parts..but how should I create a set of skins? for example, right now I'm using a maroon…
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VCL for Web skins/themes?

Has anyone created a skin/theme wrapper for Intraweb/VCL for Web ? The default look of the grids etc are very dated.. Any info appreciated.
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