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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2026 5:34 pm 
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On the example you show 06:07:43. On my clock that same time shows 6:07:43P. I'm not sure why this is. Thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2026 7:18 pm 
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Greg wrote:
On the example you show 06:07:43. On my clock that same time shows 6:07:43P. I'm not sure why this is. Thanks.


Thanks Greg - I know what that is. You have a 12 hour setting in your Winstep preferences :) Yes, the 'P' is for PM.
You can change it here, tick the box:
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@Greg, it is worth the time you spend to try out all the different non-lethal settings (like ones that do not need reboots), in Winstep. It has a lot of cool features under the hood that aren't advertised as much as they possibly should be. It is worth the time you spend playing with them because you can customize the look & feel a lot more than it seems on the surface. :)

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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2026 5:39 pm 
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Thanks a lot.


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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2026 10:29 pm 
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Like anyone past the halfway point does in their life, around once per year a man or woman has what's called "A full medical'.

while in the Doctors waiting for a few results that could be done fairly quickly, I noticed a full image of the Human Anatomy, with muscles, ligaments, tendons, vessels and organs. I thought "That could make for an interesting Winstep theme".

OK - So I have done the legwork (pun)... I went to a lot of online medical sites and contacted a couple of friends at the UNI who gave me access to actual shots.

- How does it look? - Honestly - If anyone is even a little squeamish, they will probably not like it. It is graphically/anatomically fairly accurate while some are representations.
It is certainly a very different idea for a theme. If you're in the Medical profession, you'll possibly like the creativity aspects and not be bothered by anatomy we all possess. I may avoid posting a screenshot after working out which part will represent what in the modules because that is not even close to how unusual that is. e.g. Brain = Memory, but is also the human CPU and also connects the Human network...you get my delaying on choices and patience now I think?

I also managed to take many of the textures of the human anatomy and apply them to my disk templates(below). While some people might might say it is imaginative, who knows? - I am not convinced that it doesn't border on the macabre, even though we all have an anatomy. These are the only images I will display which might give you a better idea of why the above comments exist. I may not even upload this theme when finished because of the graphic detail. I am undecided. If you think the disk is too graphic, it is mild next to some of the imagery.

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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2026 12:21 am 
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Respected BassdudeNZ! If you create this theme, can you send it to me by email? I'll give you the address. I'm going to study anatomy! :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2026 12:23 am 
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Gruesome but very nice! Release it! :D

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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2026 1:17 am 
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@PPETROFF60 and
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OK - I am about 40% the way into it. I will put it in the Gallery when finished.
I am glad I am not the only one who thought it might be a little gruesome.
It's like one of those things in life, we all know what it is, what it looks like and what it does but it doesn't mean we want it in our faces... that was my main reason for hesitation.

Will upload when done. The Menu is that way too...actually, all of it is pretty much, with the exception of the module information. I nearly went the vascular path with Gauge design, but also undecided...I'll wait until I am around 90%, the right things will hopefully present themselves.

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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
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Just in time for Halloween.


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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2026 4:50 am 
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@GREG

The Halloween theme is now back in the gallery. Thanks for that, this is one I forgot to re-upload. It is also compatible with all versions, including the coming v27.
Cheers

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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2026 3:17 am 
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ANATOMY theme done

I went all out on this one graphically.
I will have to wait until the next update as the Parent menu needs the change.
even the Zodiac is anatomy-based and yes it changes with the moon cycles.
Yeah, it could be called a tad gruesome but it's not like we do not know what they are or what they're supposed to look like. The goggle eyes with what could be a beard look with the lungs in the network module from a distance is an accidental illusion.
Will upload with update v27 sometime shortly thereafter as mentioned to the gallery.
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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2026 5:48 am 
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This is a terribly interesting topic! :D :) :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2026 11:08 am 
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doing some simpler QoL things with themes that will be updated.
e.g. In the Ice Palace theme for those who have it, Wanda now seems to swim inside the frozen ice cube and there are changing Ice texture Moon signs done in rune symbols - there are enough images/animals in the theme already, doing the relative animals and humans would be too much.
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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2026 3:39 pm 
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BassdudeNZ wrote:
doing some simpler QoL things with themes that will be updated.
e.g. In the Ice Palace theme for those who have it, Wanda now seems to swim inside the frozen ice cube and there are changing Ice texture Moon signs done in rune symbols - there are enough images/animals in the theme already, doing the relative animals and humans would be too much.
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Could you please tell me where I can download the "Ice Palace" theme? It’s not in the Gallery. :?:


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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2026 4:14 pm 
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While browsing and installing themes, I noticed that some themes are missing the trash can icon (empty space) on the NeXus panel. The trash icon from the theme is present on the desktop.


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 Post subject: Re: Theme approach
PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2026 9:24 pm 
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ppetroff60 wrote:
While browsing and installing themes, I noticed that some themes are missing the trash can icon (empty space) on the NeXus panel. The trash icon from the theme is present on the desktop.

I actually am not sure why that is? @Jorge is the best source for that answer. I say that because I I do not understand why that has happened?

And yes- to Ice Palace - it is in the lsit of uploads :)

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