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©2009 ~AP-GRAPHIK
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Last UPDATE (2 nov. 2009) : The "white bug" is fixed !!!


For Windows 7 (32bits & 64bits)
Superbar on top version INCLUDED


Use "Soft7 on top" ONLY if you put you're superbar on top of the screen :)


PLEASE READ HOW TO INSTALL IT AND READ THE COMMENTS IF YOU'VE GOT PROBLEMS !

INSTALL :

1) FIRST, DOWNLOAD AND RUN THIS Universal Theme Patcher IN ADMINISTRATOR MODE (right-clic > "Run as administrator"), UAC must be turned off
After patch, restart computer to take effect

2) extract content (soft7.theme & soft7 folder) into C:\Windows\Resources\Themes
and double-clic on soft7.theme
Then restart in order that everything take effect


MOST COMMON PROBLEMS have been fixed by :
>> Install the right patch I give above !
>> Install your graphic card drivers &/or updates them
>> Download the theme again (because you own an ancient version)





Wallpaper included (1680x1050) : Soft7 download the Wallpaper pack for additional colors.

Icons not included : Token by brsev

Start orb not included : steelOrb by me :)

Firefox theme not included : Strata40 v0.4.3 by SpewBoy
with StrataBuddy Firefox 3.7 Addon by BoneyardBrew





HOW TO CHANGE ICONS ON THE SUPERBAR :

First, place your shortcut on the desktop, change icon by : right-click > Properties > Change icons > browse..... > OK > OK
only then place this shortcut on the superbar,
and now it works. :)





Here is a little tutorial to fix addons for Firefox 3.7 : [link]






1.7
>>> Changed min/max/close buttons
>>> Available superbar on top version
>>> Changed the windows preview on the superbar (black)
>>> Fixed the blue progress bar (also in the superbar)
>>> Contains Soft7 wallpaper
>>> Fixed menubar and others (all gray)
>>> Whiter menubar
>>> Selections are gray and not blue
>>> Changed a bit the start menu (gray...)
-------------------------
1.6
>>> Compatible with both Windows 7 32bits & 64bits
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1.5
>>> Diminishes borders of windows & adds a gradient on it's top
>>> Changes the background & buttons in explorer
>>> Compatible with every screen resolution
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1.0
>>> Deletes the reflections on every windows and on the superbar
>>> Deletes the shadows behind the startorb and behind the clock
>>> Adds a gradient on the superbar
>>> Changes the visual of the desktop shortcut on the right of the superbar
>>> Makes the progress bar blue instead of green



Still a work in progress ! ^^


THANKS A LOT to everyone's comments, thanks, views and faves, it's TRULY appreciate ! :)

Happy Halloween :D

I really hope you like it !
comments, critiques and suggestions welcomed !!

Don't hesitate to ask questions :)



EDIT : Thanks one more time to EVERYONE for the views and faves, I'm truly grateful about the DD !
Such a joy after all this work !!!

Thanks a lot :iconmrrste: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Daily Deviation

Given 2009-11-05

Soft7 1.7 for Windows 7 by ~AP-GRAPHIK Updated to Windows 7 recently? Then don't stop there. Get yourself this crisp and elegant visual style set up. (Featured by ^mrrste)

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:iconapplebees:
It's nice, but there's a bug with white spaces in the shellstyle where the buttons are located.

[link]

I'm on Windows 7 32-bit (release candidate)
:iconap-graphik:
Well, this bug didn't appear with the previous release...
I will wait and see if others have the same problem, otherwise I don't know where it could come from, and it's always the same problem, I've got a 64bits RTM version and no others to check by myself...

sorry for this non-answer :s
:iconjmh1xx7:
Looks awesome. I think with the few changes that were made, this theme has taken my number one spot. I think I said it before, but the shellstyle on this is second to none - both a minimal look and more pleasant on the eyes with the perfect accent and tone of gray - I have not seen a shell style that I like better on any windows platform. The min/max/close buttons look great. The start menu looks excellent. Awesome style friend.
:iconvenom339:
I'm installing this NOW! This is such an amazing theme, even more so now that you made the widgets match.

:+fav:

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:iconleodime:
This is definitely one of my favorites among Windows skins. My biggest and probably only gripe is the weird looking bevel at the bottom of the explorer bar. It looks weird and too dark for the theme. I'd suggest tightening it up or reducing the opacity a bit on it. Other than that, nice work.

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:icongabraham:
I have this problem also, using Windows 7 32-bit RC (build 7100). I did not have this problem with the previous release (1.6).

Screenshot:
[link]

Also, the superbar hover window previews' corners are white instead of transparent.

Screenshot:
[link]
:iconalienfast:
YES!! I'm not at home at the moment (currently visiting family out of town), but as SOON as I get home, I will be using this VS. Excellent work! I love the new min/max/close buttons, and noticed in your description that the blue stuff was changed to grey...I think that's PERFECT! I love watching how this visual style is progressing. Keep up the great work!

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:iconap-graphik:
Ok, I'm searching for a clue on this 2... I don't understand for now but it sure will be easy when done ^^
:icongabraham:
More bugs/inconsistencies:

Paint.net 3.5 (Beta Release build 3.50.3572.37539):
[link]

mIRC 6.35:
[link]

There are a few others, such as the address/location bar text field highlighting with a blue edge (instead of grayscaled?), but you'll probably find them. Personally, I think it's way too monochrome and that the color highlights are good, and so prefer the blue color rather than grayscale for these portions of the theme. But, the gray menus are definitely ten times better than the indigo-ish ones! (though I wouldn't mind a blue hue instead, either).
:iconmaskedjudas:
Seems that I got some bugs as well, I marked them red [link]

Like some others I have the shellstyle bug, it wasn't in the previous version.

The new blueish bar looks strange on the edges - maybe the graphic isn't for those round buttons.

Otherwise, nice work :)

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