Topic: Skin Manager? (Read 15450 times)

ElQuia · « **on:** October 15, 2012, 03:01:45 pm »

Hi guys, just upgraded from 17 to 18

I can't find skin manager, has it been removed?

JimH · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2012, 04:19:09 pm »

It's in the View menu.

Fabricio · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2012, 06:16:38 pm »

Quote from: JimH on October 15, 2012, 04:19:09 pm

It's in the View menu.

Sorry, but is not practical. You can not see the skin that will be selected. This is terrible.

Please, add the option previous: Skin Manager

Regards,

Fabricio, from Brazil.

ElQuia · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2012, 06:18:29 pm »

Quote from: JimH on October 15, 2012, 04:19:09 pm

It's in the View menu.

Jim, something is wrong. In my view Menu (we are talking 18.0.59 I have a list of standard and mini skins and one element that is called "skin effects".
In the still installed 17 (last build) the view menu DOES show the element called skin manager, but NOT in 18. I can change skins from the menu, but to delete a skin for example I cant, have to delete the folder in explorer.

Ideas?

JimH · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2012, 06:35:20 pm »

I think that's just an error on our part.

ElQuia · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2012, 06:44:33 pm »

Quote from: JimH on October 15, 2012, 06:35:20 pm

I think that's just an error on our part.

whew! that means it can or will be fixed?

marko · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:43:43 am »

I've been reporting the missing skin manager for months now.

ElQuia · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2012, 07:05:17 am »

Jim? Any Chances of getting back the skin manager please?

JimH · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2012, 09:15:34 am »

ElQuia · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2012, 10:19:26 am »

Quote from: JimH on October 16, 2012, 09:15:34 am

Yes.

OK, then I'll just be patient

Fabricio · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:11:08 pm »

Quote from: JimH on October 16, 2012, 09:15:34 am

Yes.

Great is my happiness.

Thanks,

Fabricio, from Brazil.

Scolex · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2012, 06:16:42 pm »

been over a month time for a bump

ElQuia · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2012, 07:27:33 pm »

Quote from: Scolex on November 23, 2012, 06:16:42 pm

been over a month time for a bump

BUMP

Any News on when or in wich build we will have skin manager back??? ? Pleaseeee

daerob · « **Reply #13 on:** November 29, 2012, 08:25:56 am »

Build 078 and still no Skin Manager.

daerob · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2012, 10:40:52 pm »

Quote from: daerob on November 29, 2012, 08:25:56 am

Build 078 and still no Skin Manager.

Build 090, still no Skin Manager, unless I'm missing something.

Fabricio · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2012, 05:46:48 am »

Forgot?! ? ? ? ?

I do not give up. I am patient, heheheheh

Matt · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2012, 04:31:50 pm »

You can change skins in the View > Skins menu.

I'm not opposed to bringing back something like Skin Manager, but would like to understand what problem it solves.

What advantage does the dialog have compared to the skins menu?

AoXoMoXoA · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2012, 04:55:15 pm »

Quote from: Matt on December 10, 2012, 04:31:50 pm

What advantage does the dialog have compared to the skins menu?

Skin Manager has a Preview

Fabricio · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2012, 05:36:31 pm »

Quote from: AoXoMoXoA on December 10, 2012, 04:55:15 pm

Skin Manager has a Preview

+1

This is essential.

ElQuia · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2012, 05:48:38 pm »

Quote from: Fabricio on December 10, 2012, 05:36:31 pm

+1

This is essential.

Also it is easier to delete and manage skins...... (RIP mini)

Fabricio · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2012, 06:25:53 pm »

Quote from: ElQuia on December 10, 2012, 05:48:38 pm

Also it is easier to delete and manage skins...... (RIP mini)

Truth I do not remember ...

AoXoMoXoA · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2012, 06:30:16 pm »

Quote from: ElQuia on December 10, 2012, 05:48:38 pm

...... (RIP mini)

oh no, no, no . . . .

I need my Paradigm Essence mini skin!

marko · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2012, 12:25:27 am »

Also, there's the "Contact the author" link in skin manager.

In all of my skins, this points to the skin thread here at interact allowing anyone with issues or requests to easily get to the right starting point.

Listener · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2012, 09:29:52 pm »

Quote from: Matt on December 10, 2012, 04:31:50 pm

I'm not opposed to bringing back something like Skin Manager, but would like to understand what problem it solves.

What advantage does the dialog have compared to the skins menu?

After I've made changes to a skin, I'd like to be able to browse to the .zip and add it to the list of installed skins. Copying the files into a JRiver folder doesn't always work.

Getting MC 18 to load my modified iTunes skin after I installed it (MC 18), was a big pain.

Bill

satfrat · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2012, 03:41:21 am »

How does one download & change mini-skins? There was always a link to skin downloads in View/Skins in previous Media Centers but it seems to be missing in MC18. There was always a small choice of skins for he miniiew but now the are none. I always used Amped2 for the Miniview, and I still have that skin in the MC17 Program Files but when I try and place a copy in the MC18 skins file, the Media Center shuts down.

So now I don't use the MiniView because I don't care for the only skin that's being offerred. Not good.

Cheers,
Robin

ElQuia · « **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2012, 12:34:19 pm »

b94 and still no skin manager and no miniskin support

Fabricio · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2012, 04:42:25 pm »

Quote from: ElQuia on December 13, 2012, 12:34:19 pm

b94 and still no skin manager and no miniskin support

Hope never dies. I'll wait. I believe it will be added.

Fabricio, from Brazil.

daerob · « **Reply #27 on:** December 14, 2012, 03:34:47 pm »

Quote from: Matt on December 10, 2012, 04:31:50 pm

You can change skins in the View > Skins menu.

I'm not opposed to bringing back something like Skin Manager, but would like to understand what problem it solves.

What advantage does the dialog have compared to the skins menu?

Matt, how does one go about adding or removing skins? This is why I would like to have it back, mainly for removing skins that I no longer want. Have tried going to the skins folder and deleting them, but they just come back when I do an update.

ElQuia · « **Reply #28 on:** December 14, 2012, 04:50:14 pm »

1- Skin Manager has previews
2- It makes it easier to delete a skin
3- Its MUCH cooler than a menu
4- Its easy to use

BTW: guys, I have been a customer since version 15, now oN 18: please MINI SKINS IS A MUST - nice THIN minis that have basic commands and can auto hide and playlist ¿please?

Fabricio · « **Reply #29 on:** December 14, 2012, 05:11:06 pm »

Quote from: ElQuia on December 14, 2012, 04:50:14 pm

1- Skin Manager has previews
2- It makes it easier to delete a skin
3- Its MUCH cooler than a menu
4- Its easy to use

BTW: guys, I have been a customer since version 15, now oN 18: please MINI SKINS IS A MUST - nice THIN minis that have basic commands and can auto hide and playlist ¿please?

I agree. I'll wait.

Also, I am a customer since version 15.

satfrat · « **Reply #30 on:** December 14, 2012, 08:56:22 pm »

Quote from: ElQuia on December 14, 2012, 04:50:14 pm

1- Skin Manager has previews
2- It makes it easier to delete a skin
3- Its MUCH cooler than a menu
4- Its easy to use

BTW: guys, I have been a customer since version 15, now oN 18: please MINI SKINS IS A MUST - nice THIN minis that have basic commands and can auto hide and playlist ¿please?

I'm licensed MC14 thru MC18 but I had to dump my whole C-Drive over Thanksgiving due to a virus in my Windows XP registry. I ended up losing 8 years of data and I'm now starting over with just MC18. I have no desire to download a previous Media Center for the sake having a different mini-skin, BUT it is an option.

Skin Manager isn't a necessity for me personally as I know what skin I prefer for standard viewing and it's available in the provided choice options. But the 1-only option provided for the mini viewer isn't acceptable for me and it shouldn't be acceptable for JRiver. That's what I want for Christmas,,, Santa can you hear me,,,,

Cheers,
Robin

Fabricio · « **Reply #31 on:** December 15, 2012, 05:38:55 am »

Quote from: satfrat on December 14, 2012, 08:56:22 pm

I'm licensed MC14 thru MC18 but I had to dump my whole C-Drive over Thanksgiving due to a virus in my Windows XP registry. I ended up losing 8 years of data and I'm now starting over with just MC18. I have no desire to download a previous Media Center for the sake having a different mini-skin, BUT it is an option.

Skin Manager isn't a necessity for me personally as I know what skin I prefer for standard viewing and it's available in the provided choice options. But the 1-only option provided for the mini viewer isn't acceptable for me and it shouldn't be acceptable for JRiver. That's what I want for Christmas,,, Santa can you hear me,,,,

Cheers,
Robin

Well, I think interesting change, install, delete skins.

I also like the preview of the skin. Today, it is only possible to change the skin on the MC 18. I can not delete skins through the program (do not have that option). Is not that interesting.

I believe the manager skin will return. Hope never dies/Tomorrow Never Dies=007 heheheheeh

Hugs,

Fabricio, from Brazil.

tlum · « **Reply #32 on:** December 21, 2012, 09:58:35 am »

So, how do you copy the mini skins from MC17?... or should I just push for a refund for the MC18 upgrade and be happy with MC17 until someone decides to take this seriously?

MrC · « **Reply #33 on:** December 21, 2012, 01:39:24 pm »

Easy there... JRiver is working on some large changes to move MC to other platforms. They had to disable this functionality for a bit to continue making progress since it tied in heavily with the Windows ecosystem. I'm sure you'll agree that eye candy would be lower priority than sound quality and reliability.

AoXoMoXoA · « **Reply #34 on:** December 22, 2012, 10:45:38 am »

Quote from: MrC on December 21, 2012, 01:39:24 pm

Easy there... JRiver is working on some large changes to move MC to other platforms. They had to disable this functionality for a bit to continue making progress since it tied in heavily with the Windows ecosystem. I'm sure you'll agree that eye candy would be lower priority than sound quality and reliability.

You speak sense Mr C . . . and they did initially state that it was being removed for development reasons.

But I think this is becoming an issue simply because we have not been reassured that the Skin Manager and the various Mini View Skins will be returned after all.
Such a statement by J River staffers would quiet the gathering mob and instill additional patience in those concerned about these features.

daerob · « **Reply #35 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:21:27 am »

Quote from: MrC on December 21, 2012, 01:39:24 pm

Easy there... JRiver is working on some large changes to move MC to other platforms. They had to disable this functionality for a bit to continue making progress since it tied in heavily with the Windows ecosystem. I'm sure you'll agree that eye candy would be lower priority than sound quality and reliability.

Could it be that they are possibly working on a Linux compatible version?

ElQuia · « **Reply #36 on:** December 29, 2012, 12:51:09 pm »

18.0.103

Still NO Skin Manager
Still NO Mini Skins

JRiver people I would very much appreciate an answer such as:

- No, will no have Skin Manager or Mini Skins support any more
- Yes, we will put them back in in version 19
- Yes, we will put them back, but you have to wait till march
- Whatever, but: SOME ANSWER PLEASE?

jheck · « **Reply #37 on:** December 29, 2012, 02:47:25 pm »

Skin manager is not needed to change from the stock skins. Download here http://accessories.jriver.com/mediacenter/accessories.php

AoXoMoXoA · « **Reply #38 on:** December 29, 2012, 03:40:57 pm »

Quote from: jheck on December 29, 2012, 02:47:25 pm

Skin manager is not needed to change from the stock skins. Download here http://accessories.jriver.com/mediacenter/accessories.php

We know that and that is not the point . . .

Fabricio · « **Reply #39 on:** December 29, 2012, 07:12:46 pm »

Quote from: ElQuia on December 29, 2012, 12:51:09 pm

18.0.103

Still NO Skin Manager
Still NO Mini Skins

JRiver people I would very much appreciate an answer such as:

- No, will no have Skin Manager or Mini Skins support any more
- Yes, we will put them back in in version 19
- Yes, we will put them back, but you have to wait till march
- Whatever, but: SOME ANSWER PLEASE?

+1

MrC · « **Reply #40 on:** December 29, 2012, 10:19:51 pm »

Its vacation time at JRiver. Give these folks a chance to enjoy holiday and new year time off with their loved ones. Surely your skin-needs can hold tight until they return, eh?

Fabricio · « **Reply #41 on:** December 30, 2012, 05:35:38 am »

Quote from: MrC on December 29, 2012, 10:19:51 pm

Its vacation time at JRiver. Give these folks a chance to enjoy holiday and new year time off with their loved ones. Surely your skin-needs can hold tight until they return, eh?

Yes, we respect the holiday. The poster started on outubro/2012. I think before the holidays.

We're just reminding ....

Hugs,

Fabrício, from Brazil.

ElQuia · « **Reply #42 on:** December 30, 2012, 07:09:34 am »

Quote from: Fabricio on December 30, 2012, 05:35:38 am

Yes, we respect the holiday. The poster started on outubro/2012. I think before the holidays.

+1

& strongly reminding

dees_74 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 07, 2013, 08:25:27 am »

Still hoping to have our mini view support back in early 2013

Fabricio · « **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2013, 12:54:38 pm »

Quote from: dees_74 on January 07, 2013, 08:25:27 am

Still hoping to have our mini view support back in early 2013

I use CDArt Display. Plugin here.

Hugs,

Fabrício

ElQuia · « **Reply #45 on:** January 07, 2013, 01:16:51 pm »

Quote from: Fabricio on January 07, 2013, 12:54:38 pm

I use CDArt Display. Plugin here.

Hugs,

Fabrício

I think Fabricio is speaking about Mini SKINS

Fabricio · « **Reply #46 on:** January 07, 2013, 06:36:27 pm »

Quote from: ElQuia on January 07, 2013, 01:16:51 pm

I think Fabricio is speaking about Mini SKINS

Yes, I understand, hhehehe, but I prefer to use cdart display. I suggested the plugin.

I like to customize skins (third party). For me it is important the skin manager.

Waiting Skin Manager.

Hugs,

Fabricio, from Brazil.

satfrat · « **Reply #47 on:** February 11, 2013, 06:38:35 pm »

A simple question, is MC 18 ever going to offer Skin Manager and a skin option for Miniview as you have done in the past and still continue to do for Standard View? It's kinda hard to pay yearly upgrade charges while losing some of the simplest MC features that we have all become accustomed to over the years.

If you have no intention of restoring these skin options, could you at least explain why? Thanks for your time, I hope.

Cheers,
Robin

Fabricio · « **Reply #48 on:** February 11, 2013, 07:02:44 pm »

Quote from: satfrat on February 11, 2013, 06:38:35 pm

A simple question, is MC 18 ever going to offer Skin Manager and a skin option for Miniview as you have done in the past and still continue to do for Standard View? It's kinda hard to pay yearly upgrade charges while losing some of the simplest MC features that we have all become accustomed to over the years.

If you have no intention of restoring these skin options, could you at least explain why? Thanks for your time, I hope.

Cheers,
Robin

Interesting consideration ...

ElQuia · « **Reply #49 on:** March 24, 2013, 04:09:43 pm »

18.0.154

Still NO Skin Manager
Still NO Mini Skins

Are they still a go?
ETA? (even an aprox ETA?)

Please.

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