Hacking MicroSE DS Skin

[elfsander]

In order to use this software you need .Net 2.0, .Net 3.0 or .Net 3.5

A while ago I created a program for the R4/M3 community, this program allows you to preview your skin. You can also edit the theme.ini file, take screenshots...

Screenshot:

The software is in Dutch and English. (Using the MicroSE MLI system)
Release notes version 0.0.2.6
[new] Switched "Option Strict" to on. No more incorrect type casting, and such.
[removed] Reload from the Mode menu. (No longer needed)
[changed] The way the form is drawn. Fully GDI+ for the screens now.
[changed] Changes from the newest version of the .MSE Framework have been applied.
[changed] You can no longer take a screenshot whenever the window is (partly) hidden.

An (amusing) tutorial:
http://microse.mihopa.net/tutorials/msedsskintut.html

And a download link for those of you who are interested:
http://microse.mihopa.net/downloads/?snm=dsskin

 

[rhyguy]

so, it's a skin veiwer/maker?

coolies ness

 

[elfsander]

Yep, you can use it to previeuw and save your skins (to anywhere you like, including your MicroSD

)The only thing in the skin-making process it doesn't do is the creation of the graphics. You'll need a different program for that. (Photoshop, Paint.Net, Paint Shop Pro, Gimp, Paint, etc)

Futere development plans include:
- An advanced skin browser, this might be a seperate program.
- Rewrite of the drawing part of the screens. I'm still not happy with the current way.
- Maybe opening the source of the program (except the .MSE Framework)
- Maybe the ability to draw th images.

 

[elfsander]

New update hits the GBAtemp.net server!
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?download=1189

Release notes for version 0.0.2.8
[added] Closing of seperate files. This allows you to edit a file you were viewing in the program without closing the program.
[changed] checkup system for if the files are open. (no GUI change)
[changes] The previous files are closed when opening a new skinfolder.

 

[hankchill]

Nice, I was thinking of doing a similar program for Mac OS X. I've got an R4 myself and wanted an easy Skin Maker

 

[elfsander]

I don't do Mac, sorry

Maybe I could do a Java-rewrite, but I'm not a Happy Java Programmer.

 

[elfsander]

New version, 0.0.2.9:
[new] The ability to save directly to the MicroSD.
[changed] You can now create screenshots even when the window isn't fully visible.
[changed] Updated the .MSE Framework.

From now on, the program is build with Visual Studio 2008 (targetting .Net 2.0) so you don't need .Net 3.5. However I do recommend that you install it. (Search the Microsoft site for a link)

You can download it through 3 ways:
1. Gbatemp.net's download section: http://gbatemp.net/index.php?download=1380
2. My site's download section: http://microse.mihopa.net/downloads/?snm=dsskin
Or 3. With my newest program, MicroSE Connect (download http://microse.mihopa.net/downloads/?snm=connect)

 

[Opium]

Great work, this is a really helpful program. Thanks for sharing

 

[elfsander]

No problem, I love to write. And it doesn't matter to me if it's program code or normal text.

 

[elfsander]

Let me put an update here..
Newest version:
Download: http://gbatemp.net/index.php?download=1593
Or using the MicroSE Website: http://microse.nl/downloads/?snm=dsskin
Or using MicroSE Connect: http://microse.nl/downloads/?snm=connect

Version 0.1.0.718
[new] save window activates saving Theme.ini automatically.
[new] the possibility of closing theme.ini files.
[changed] number of buttons are replaced by MicroSE FlatButtons.
[changed] you can no longer save Theme.ini if you do not open or edit it first.
[bug-fix] Errors with checking opened images (for MenuButton enabling, nothing major)
.MSE related (1.3.4.1):
[changed] images are converted at open to 24 bits so that they can be always opened on the DS.

Version 0.0.3.1
[new] Screenshots can be saved as .tif(f) files.
[new] .tif(f) files can be read
[new] directly close screenshot window after save (optional)
[changed] Screenshot screen replaces main window (if used).
[bug-fix] Big error in previous version for loading images fixed.
[bug-fix] Minor tweaks to the screenshot system.