Customizing images/graphics

[lustrecg]

Is there a way to figure out exactly what image files are being used in a certain widget?
For example: If I want to change the color of the tabs on a Tab Panel, what is the quickest and most efficient way to identify image files to modify without having to do trial and error for every part of that Panel.

Note: my background is in graphics, not programming.

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[nathand]

I ran into this my self a few months ago.


All the images for the tabs are here:
/resources/images/default/tabs

For css you have two options:
ext-all.css
or you can use the separate structure css and theme css:
ext-all-notheme.css
xtheme-blue.css
(This is easier if you want to start your own theme. You can get started by copying the blue theme.)

I've not found a nice tutorial yet. Maybe someone else knows of one.

[csky]

Is there a way to figure out exactly what image files are being used in a certain widget?
For example: If I want to change the color of the tabs on a Tab Panel, what is the quickest and most efficient way to identify image files to modify without having to do trial and error for every part of that Panel.

Thanks. Much appreciated.

The easiest way is to download Firebug (http://getfirebug.com) then load up your page and right click on a widget to "Inspect element". You can look at the item's style to find its image and other attributes. You can modify the style on the fly and then go back and change the css and image files. Keep repeating this process until get something you like.

[VinylFox]

Is there a way to figure out exactly what image files are being used in a certain widget?....

Were currently working on some things to make this easier - should be announcing them within the next few weeks i hope.

[JensHeyer]

Any changes concerning that post? Need to customize my UI as well.

[VinylFox]

This one kinda got put on the back burner.

I was in the process of creating all of the Photoshop files, but I only have a couple finished at this point.

Ill see what I can do to get this rolling again.

[JensHeyer]

That would be great. Thank you for your fast reply.