Plugin:TabSRMM/Aero - Revision history

Dart Raiden at 23:08, 27 October 2022

2022-10-27T23:08:26Z

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	* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|HistoryPP\|History++}} is enabled for displaying the message history.		* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|HistoryPP\|History++}} is enabled for displaying the message history.
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Dart Raiden at 20:29, 26 September 2022

2022-09-26T20:29:27Z

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	* the [[../Info panel\|info panel]]. With Aero enabled, the info panel will appear with the "glassy" and semi-transparent look typical for Aero surfaces.		* the [[Plugin:TabSRMM/Info panel\|info panel]]. With Aero enabled, the info panel will appear with the "glassy" and semi-transparent look typical for Aero surfaces.
	* the status bar.		* the status bar.
	* the tabs and tab bar area.		* the tabs and tab bar area.

Dart Raiden at 20:05, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T20:05:01Z

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	* you cannot use custom skins when the Aero UI is active. Should be obvious. Likewise, when you load a custom skins, Aero will be disabled, no matter what other settings indicate.		* you cannot use custom skins when the Aero UI is active. Should be obvious. Likewise, when you load a custom skins, Aero will be disabled, no matter what other settings indicate.
	* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.		* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3D borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.
	* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.		* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.
	* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|HistoryPP\|History++}} is enabled for displaying the message history.		* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|HistoryPP\|History++}} is enabled for displaying the message history.
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	[[Category:Tutorials]]		[[Category:Tutorials]]

Dart Raiden at 20:04, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T20:04:34Z

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	On the same option page you can configure an "Aero effect". This controls how the transparent Aero surfaces will look like. Some of them use predefined color overlays and some use your own color settings {{Menu\|Customize\|Fonts and colors\|~~TabSRMM~~}} for the info panel and other Aero-enabled areas.		On the same option page you can configure an "Aero effect". This controls how the transparent Aero surfaces will look like. Some of them use predefined color overlays and some use your own color settings {{Menu\|Customize\|Fonts and colors\|Message sessions}} for the info panel and other Aero-enabled areas.

	=== Colors === <!--T:12-->		=== Colors === <!--T:12-->

Dart Raiden at 18:02, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T18:02:01Z

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	Use the {{Menu\|Message sessions\|Containers~~[tab]~~}} page to enable or disable Aero globally for all message windows. Obviously, it can only work when you are using the Aero theme in Windows Vista or Windows 7. The Aero setting will be ignored when Aero is not available, either by it being disabled (Desktop window manager not running) or using the wrong Windows theme (e.g. classic theme or a non-Aero theme).		Use the {{Menu\|Message sessions\|Containers}} page to enable or disable Aero globally for all message windows. Obviously, it can only work when you are using the Aero theme in Windows Vista or Windows 7. The Aero setting will be ignored when Aero is not available, either by it being disabled (Desktop window manager not running) or using the wrong Windows theme (e.g. classic theme or a non-Aero theme).

	=== Aero effects === <!--T:10-->		=== Aero effects === <!--T:10-->

Dart Raiden at 14:49, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T14:49:04Z

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	* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.		* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.
	* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.		* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.
	* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|HistoryPP}} is enabled for displaying the message history.		* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|HistoryPP\|History++}} is enabled for displaying the message history.
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Dart Raiden at 13:14, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T13:14:16Z

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	* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.		* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.
	* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.		* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.
	* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|~~History++~~}} is enabled for displaying the message history.		* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|HistoryPP}} is enabled for displaying the message history.
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	[[Category:Tutorials]]		[[Category:Tutorials]]

Dart Raiden at 13:14, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T13:14:01Z

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	Some icons may appear with a bright background which could make them look "broken". This indicates a broken or wrong alpha channel in the icon and there is no way to correct this. Either ignore it or change your icons. Aero requires that all painting is done in ~~32bit~~ RGBA color depth and this also applies to icons.		Some icons may appear with a bright background which could make them look "broken". This indicates a broken or wrong alpha channel in the icon and there is no way to correct this. Either ignore it or change your icons. Aero requires that all painting is done in 32-bit RGBA color depth and this also applies to icons.

	== Things, you should know about the Aero support in TabSRMM == <!--T:18-->		== Things, you should know about the Aero support in TabSRMM == <!--T:18-->
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	* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.		* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.
	* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.		* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.
	* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either IEView or History++ is enabled for displaying the message history.		* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either {{Plugin\|IEView}} or {{Plugin\|History++}} is enabled for displaying the message history.
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Dart Raiden: Marked this version for translation

2022-09-25T13:12:48Z

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	[[File:TabSRMM Aero UI.png\|400px\|thumb\|<translate>Aero UI in TabSRMM</translate>]]<translate>The now well-known Aero Glass UI is clearly better than the somewhat bulky and not very pretty standard UI in Windows XP. Whether Aero is useful or not is debatable, but it does look attractive.		[[File:TabSRMM Aero UI.png\|400px\|thumb\|<translate><!--T:1--> Aero UI in TabSRMM</translate>]]<translate><!--T:2-->
			The now well-known Aero Glass UI is clearly better than the somewhat bulky and not very pretty standard UI in Windows XP. Whether Aero is useful or not is debatable, but it does look attractive.

	== Current status ==		== Current status == <!--T:3-->

			<!--T:4-->
	Aero support should be considered an experimental feature. It basically works, but there may be issues. It is, however, stable and most issues are probably only small visual defects that do not prevent you from using the plugin.		Aero support should be considered an experimental feature. It basically works, but there may be issues. It is, however, stable and most issues are probably only small visual defects that do not prevent you from using the plugin.

	== Areas where aero effects are implemented ==		== Areas where aero effects are implemented == <!--T:5-->

			<!--T:6-->
	* the [[../Info panel\|info panel]]. With Aero enabled, the info panel will appear with the "glassy" and semi-transparent look typical for Aero surfaces.		* the [[../Info panel\|info panel]]. With Aero enabled, the info panel will appear with the "glassy" and semi-transparent look typical for Aero surfaces.
	* the status bar.		* the status bar.
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	* the menu bar		* the menu bar

	== Ways to customize Aero support ==		== Ways to customize Aero support == <!--T:7-->

	=== Enable or disable Aero ===		=== Enable or disable Aero === <!--T:8-->

			<!--T:9-->
	Use the {{Menu\|Message sessions\|Containers[tab]}} page to enable or disable Aero globally for all message windows. Obviously, it can only work when you are using the Aero theme in Windows Vista or Windows 7. The Aero setting will be ignored when Aero is not available, either by it being disabled (Desktop window manager not running) or using the wrong Windows theme (e.g. classic theme or a non-Aero theme).		Use the {{Menu\|Message sessions\|Containers[tab]}} page to enable or disable Aero globally for all message windows. Obviously, it can only work when you are using the Aero theme in Windows Vista or Windows 7. The Aero setting will be ignored when Aero is not available, either by it being disabled (Desktop window manager not running) or using the wrong Windows theme (e.g. classic theme or a non-Aero theme).

	=== Aero effects ===		=== Aero effects === <!--T:10-->

			<!--T:11-->
	On the same option page you can configure an "Aero effect". This controls how the transparent Aero surfaces will look like. Some of them use predefined color overlays and some use your own color settings {{Menu\|Customize\|Fonts and colors\|TabSRMM}} for the info panel and other Aero-enabled areas.		On the same option page you can configure an "Aero effect". This controls how the transparent Aero surfaces will look like. Some of them use predefined color overlays and some use your own color settings {{Menu\|Customize\|Fonts and colors\|TabSRMM}} for the info panel and other Aero-enabled areas.

	=== Colors ===		=== Colors === <!--T:12-->

			<!--T:13-->
	Some Aero effects will use the colors you have set for the info panel color gradient. The toolbar will either use the colors you have set in {{Menu\|Options\|Fonts and colors}} or derive the color from the Windows Aero colorization theme. Set the toolbar gradient colors to full black (RGB 0, 0, 0) to use the automatic colorization.		Some Aero effects will use the colors you have set for the info panel color gradient. The toolbar will either use the colors you have set in {{Menu\|Options\|Fonts and colors}} or derive the color from the Windows Aero colorization theme. Set the toolbar gradient colors to full black (RGB 0, 0, 0) to use the automatic colorization.

	=== Font colors ===		=== Font colors === <!--T:14-->

			<!--T:15-->
	Depending on the selected Aero effect, TabSRMM may or may not use the colors you have set for the info panel text fields. Some Aero effects will use standard Aero font rendering (with glow and shadowing effects) while others will allow colorized text. You'll probably have to experiment with the different effects until you find one that suits your needs. Naturally, Aero can affect readability of text and this is why some Aero effects will reduce the transparency significantly which will result in generally better readability.		Depending on the selected Aero effect, TabSRMM may or may not use the colors you have set for the info panel text fields. Some Aero effects will use standard Aero font rendering (with glow and shadowing effects) while others will allow colorized text. You'll probably have to experiment with the different effects until you find one that suits your needs. Naturally, Aero can affect readability of text and this is why some Aero effects will reduce the transparency significantly which will result in generally better readability.

	== Known issues ==		== Known issues == <!--T:16-->

			<!--T:17-->
	Some icons may appear with a bright background which could make them look "broken". This indicates a broken or wrong alpha channel in the icon and there is no way to correct this. Either ignore it or change your icons. Aero requires that all painting is done in 32bit RGBA color depth and this also applies to icons.		Some icons may appear with a bright background which could make them look "broken". This indicates a broken or wrong alpha channel in the icon and there is no way to correct this. Either ignore it or change your icons. Aero requires that all painting is done in 32bit RGBA color depth and this also applies to icons.

	== Things, you should know about the Aero support in TabSRMM ==		== Things, you should know about the Aero support in TabSRMM == <!--T:18-->

			<!--T:19-->
	* you cannot use custom skins when the Aero UI is active. Should be obvious. Likewise, when you load a custom skins, Aero will be disabled, no matter what other settings indicate.		* you cannot use custom skins when the Aero UI is active. Should be obvious. Likewise, when you load a custom skins, Aero will be disabled, no matter what other settings indicate.
	* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.		* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.

Dart Raiden at 13:12, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T13:12:42Z

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	[[File:TabSRMM Aero UI.png\|400px\|thumb\|Aero UI in TabSRMM]]The now well-known Aero Glass UI is clearly better than the somewhat bulky and not very pretty standard UI in Windows XP. Whether Aero is useful or not is debatable, but it does look attractive.		[[File:TabSRMM Aero UI.png\|400px\|thumb\|<translate>Aero UI in TabSRMM</translate>]]<translate>The now well-known Aero Glass UI is clearly better than the somewhat bulky and not very pretty standard UI in Windows XP. Whether Aero is useful or not is debatable, but it does look attractive.

	== Current status ==		== Current status ==

	Aero support should be considered an experimental feature. It basically works, but there may be issues. It is, however, stable and most issues are probably only small visual defects that do not prevent you from using the plugin.		Aero support should be considered an experimental feature. It basically works, but there may be issues. It is, however, stable and most issues are probably only small visual defects that do not prevent you from using the plugin.

	== Areas where aero effects are implemented ==		== Areas where aero effects are implemented ==

	* the [[../Info panel\|info panel]]. With Aero enabled, the info panel will appear with the "glassy" and semi-transparent look typical for Aero surfaces.		* the [[../Info panel\|info panel]]. With Aero enabled, the info panel will appear with the "glassy" and semi-transparent look typical for Aero surfaces.
	* the status bar.		* the status bar.
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	== Ways to customize Aero support ==		== Ways to customize Aero support ==

	=== Enable or disable Aero ===		=== Enable or disable Aero ===

	Use the {{Menu\|Message sessions\|Containers[tab]}} page to enable or disable Aero globally for all message windows. Obviously, it can only work when you are using the Aero theme in Windows Vista or Windows 7. The Aero setting will be ignored when Aero is not available, either by it being disabled (Desktop window manager not running) or using the wrong Windows theme (e.g. classic theme or a non-Aero theme).		Use the {{Menu\|Message sessions\|Containers[tab]}} page to enable or disable Aero globally for all message windows. Obviously, it can only work when you are using the Aero theme in Windows Vista or Windows 7. The Aero setting will be ignored when Aero is not available, either by it being disabled (Desktop window manager not running) or using the wrong Windows theme (e.g. classic theme or a non-Aero theme).

	=== Aero effects ===		=== Aero effects ===

	On the same option page you can configure an "Aero effect". This controls how the transparent Aero surfaces will look like. Some of them use predefined color overlays and some use your own color settings {{Menu\|Customize\|Fonts and colors\|TabSRMM}} for the info panel and other Aero-enabled areas.		On the same option page you can configure an "Aero effect". This controls how the transparent Aero surfaces will look like. Some of them use predefined color overlays and some use your own color settings {{Menu\|Customize\|Fonts and colors\|TabSRMM}} for the info panel and other Aero-enabled areas.

	=== Colors ===		=== Colors ===

	Some Aero effects will use the colors you have set for the info panel color gradient. The toolbar will either use the colors you have set in {{Menu\|Options\|Fonts and colors}} or derive the color from the Windows Aero colorization theme. Set the toolbar gradient colors to full black (RGB 0, 0, 0) to use the automatic colorization.		Some Aero effects will use the colors you have set for the info panel color gradient. The toolbar will either use the colors you have set in {{Menu\|Options\|Fonts and colors}} or derive the color from the Windows Aero colorization theme. Set the toolbar gradient colors to full black (RGB 0, 0, 0) to use the automatic colorization.

	=== Font colors ===		=== Font colors ===

	Depending on the selected Aero effect, TabSRMM may or may not use the colors you have set for the info panel text fields. Some Aero effects will use standard Aero font rendering (with glow and shadowing effects) while others will allow colorized text. You'll probably have to experiment with the different effects until you find one that suits your needs. Naturally, Aero can affect readability of text and this is why some Aero effects will reduce the transparency significantly which will result in generally better readability.		Depending on the selected Aero effect, TabSRMM may or may not use the colors you have set for the info panel text fields. Some Aero effects will use standard Aero font rendering (with glow and shadowing effects) while others will allow colorized text. You'll probably have to experiment with the different effects until you find one that suits your needs. Naturally, Aero can affect readability of text and this is why some Aero effects will reduce the transparency significantly which will result in generally better readability.

	== Known issues ==		== Known issues ==

	Some icons may appear with a bright background which could make them look "broken". This indicates a broken or wrong alpha channel in the icon and there is no way to correct this. Either ignore it or change your icons. Aero requires that all painting is done in 32bit RGBA color depth and this also applies to icons.		Some icons may appear with a bright background which could make them look "broken". This indicates a broken or wrong alpha channel in the icon and there is no way to correct this. Either ignore it or change your icons. Aero requires that all painting is done in 32bit RGBA color depth and this also applies to icons.

	== Things, you should know about the Aero support in TabSRMM ==		== Things, you should know about the Aero support in TabSRMM ==

	* you cannot use custom skins when the Aero UI is active. Should be obvious. Likewise, when you load a custom skins, Aero will be disabled, no matter what other settings indicate.		* you cannot use custom skins when the Aero UI is active. Should be obvious. Likewise, when you load a custom skins, Aero will be disabled, no matter what other settings indicate.
	* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.		* the entire UI will be "flat" when Aero is active. That means, there won't be any visible 3D borders (aka "old" Windows style) on most UI elements. They simply don't mix well with the modern aero look. The info panel has been already redesigned for a more modern "flat" look without any visible 3d borders, edges or beveling, even when Aero is not in use.
	* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.		* Aero is global to TabSRMM. It always applies to all message windows.
	* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either IEView or History++ is enabled for displaying the message history.		* aside from the above limitations, the Aero stuff works fine and integrates well when either IEView or History++ is enabled for displaying the message history.
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