mns 7.0

[dutchbb]

Click here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=137184) for the 3.6.4 download!

and here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=179564) for the new 3.7.0 download!

This style gives you the messenger 7 look on your boards, I first made it as a joke, but it actually turned out to be pretty neat. Have fun!

Very easy to install, please click *install* when you use it :)

Changes:

- Oct 27 2005: [1.1] missing images added & file changes regarding msn legal issues.
- Jun 7 2006: [1.2] Update for vBulletin 3.5.4 + small design update

[Phlex]

demo & pictures please !

[dutchbb]

live demo discontinued

[JTyson]

Just installed, Very nice, thanks

[bozzy]

I don't understand what it does...

[dirtycrow]

very nice

[TyleR]

wow, very nice, Triple_T :)

[FightRice.com]

Here is a better demo link

http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/testforum/?styleid=7

[XtremeOffroad]

I don't understand what it does...

Click the theme chooser on the demo link and you'll see the msn theme, Click it.

[XtremeOffroad]

demo (http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/testforum/)

Triple_T you might want to make the theme/style as default on your demo.
I can see there might be some confusion otherwise.

BTW Nice clean looking style.
Well done.

[Azhrialilu]

Very nice...even if it is blue ;) (sorry, have this thing at the moment about blue styles... seems to be the only colour people use lately LOL)

But yeah, I like it :)

[dutchbb]

It's more like a purple-blue ;) Thanks everyone

[mindfrost82]

Very nice looking.

Do you think its possible to make the New Forum statusicon a little darker? Its hard to tell the difference when there's a new post.

[AndyA]

Nice and clean looking, thanks a lot for your time and effort.

[_Ryfe_]

Cool. However a few images are missing. Otherwise, nice job.

[evenmonkeys]

That's really nice. =D

[AndyA]

Any chance of you giving the forum_new.gif image a red colour rather than green ?

[AN-net]

i would suggest removing the msn logo since microsoft is known for being testy about copyrights and trademarks>_>

[glorify]

Using it, very nice. Tweaked it a tad (buttons) and added a decent looking 'thanks' thumbs up button. Also using it with vbAdvanced.

http://www.glorifythepast.com/index.php?styleid=27

Thanks.

[_Ryfe_]

I'm using it on my new boards I just started up today... :)

http://www.fromringside.com/boards/ (tweaked it quite a bit, though)

[akanevsky]

Nice!

[dirtycrow]

missing images :(

[dirtycrow]

wol_error.gif

wol_lockedout.gif

user_invisible.gif

missing. other wise i LOVE it

[lala29]

nice thanks

[Snake]

Wow looking good.

[guv2000]

thanx

[dutchbb]

Thanks for the kind words :)

edit: test board deleted, screenshots added

[dirtycrow]

what's the difference between the updated zip file and the old one?

FYI the missing files are sill missing.

wol_error.gif

wol_lockedout.gif

user_invisible.gif

thxs. awesome and very sharp otherwise.

[dutchbb]

no i didn't update the zip, just screenshots

but you can get those images from the standard vb style...what map are they, so I can add it in the zip.

[b6gm6n]

This is one of the best 'theme' skins i've seen, real good job!, inspiring actually! :)
But are you sure about the logo? - If M$ get wind your using the logo and graphix they will definatly ask you to remove them or pay for the privilege!

... you know what there like!

-b6

[dirtycrow]

what's the difference between the updated zip file and the old one?

FYI the missing files are sill missing.

wol_error.gif

wol_lockedout.gif

user_invisible.gif


thxs. awesome and very sharp otherwise.

/images/statusicon_msn/wol_error.gif
/images/statusicon_msn/wol_lockedout.gif
/images/statusicon_msn/wol_error.gif
/images/statusicon_msn/user_invisible.gif

[dutchbb]

This is one of the best 'theme' skins i've seen, real good job!, inspiring actually! :)
But are you sure about the logo? - If M$ get wind your using the logo and graphix they will definatly ask you to remove them or pay for the privilege!

... you know what there like!

-b6
Thanks. Yeah maybe, imo it can do them no harm and actually gives them free publicity, they should pay me $$$ just for that!

Most people change it anyways so no live logo's will show. If they email me I will remove it.


ps: zip updated with all images now!

[b6gm6n]

Thanks. Yeah maybe, imo it can do them no harm and actually gives them free publicity, they should pay me $$$ just for that!


I see your point, but M$ im sure will not!
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/gallery/logoguidelines.mspx

I would strongly advise you to alter logo and the name asap if your 'skin/theme' fails to meet the criteria as set out by their 'Logo and Trademark Guidelines'

They will sue first, ask questions later!
I'm only hopeing you do so before they track you down and cause you a headache.

-b6

[VBUsers]

this image is missing from my version

misc_msn/moderated_small.gif
misc_msn/moderated.gif

can someone help?

[dutchbb]

ok added...

@b6 tnx for the tip

edit: ZIP AND SCREENSHOTS UPDATED REGARDING MS LEGAL ISSUES! PLEASE UPGRADE

[b6gm6n]

mns? 'Marks & Spencer' skin? - don't get me started! :)

-b6

[TCM]

I hate the way this works for MSN messenger (waaaay too bulky), but it looks like a good skin. :p

[evenmonkeys]

ok added...

@b6 tnx for the tip

edit: ZIP AND SCREENSHOTS UPDATED REGARDING MS LEGAL ISSUES! PLEASE UPGRADE

What? They won't let you use the first one? That's stupid. I don't like the change. ._.

[dutchbb]

it's just the logo (and name) that is changed, why would you use that :)

[evenmonkeys]

That's what I liked about it. Did MSN like... contact you and tell you that if you didn't take it down they'd come to your house and eat you alive? Lol. This sucks. :( I'm sad.

[dutchbb]

That's what I liked about it. Did MSN like... contact you and tell you that if you didn't take it down they'd come to your house and eat you alive? Lol. This sucks. :( I'm sad.
No but you can't use someone else's logo to distribute with your own product. This is a style with the graphic style from messenger, you use it with your own logo, so people recognize that they are on your board and not on msn board or something. The only reason I put a msn style logo on it, is for show, it wasn't meant to be used on a production board ;)

[evenmonkeys]

What if you got their permission? Would you bring it back?

[nitro]

Never mind Google Talk will be the new messenger soon enough, and as long as you have a google search box by the logo they wont give 2... well you know. Seeing as they allready give you the google logo with there search box anyway :D

They just need to run that year or so out with the ex ms employees, so they can start incorporating an improved technology they gave msn.

[evenmonkeys]

I'm not liking Google Talk so far. ; ;

[dutchbb]

What if you got their permission? Would you bring it back?
sure, but if you read their logo policy you know they will not give perm

[VietLang]

Thanks Tripple T, it's the most popular skin on my forum :)

[VBUsers]

still missing images

icons/icon4.gif

[Rickie3]

i do like it installed nice fresh look thanx

[dutchbb]

still missing images

icons/icon4.gif
argh

hehe made it in vb 3.0.0 so everything from the vb 3.5 upgrade wasn't included

well, will add it later

[evenmonkeys]

Would it be possible to get the PSD file for the status icons like forum_xxx.gif?

[admin0]

does it work for 3.5.1 ?

:)

[dutchbb]

xYarub: i'll add it the next update

admin0: didn't test it but should work, nothing is done to the templates or php files :)

[evenmonkeys]

How's that update comin? =D

[Gayble]

Here is a better demo link

http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/testforum/?styleid=7

You're demo also doesn't work.

[ReadOrDie]

How would I change the msn logo on the left corner? Because I made a logo same size and renamed it MSN logo however it won't appear when I replace the MSNlogo you have any idea how I can fix this?

[AshokForums.com]

Just installed it.. 50th Installation.. Congrats mate.. :) I love the template..

Why dont u create another template for all of us? Same style but a little darker.. Just create a new template with the category strip etc being a little darker..

I love this template and will surely install it for my new board.. thanks again..

EDIT:- 5 stars too :)

[ReadOrDie]

How would I change the msn logo on the left corner? Because I made a logo same size and renamed it MSN logo however it won't appear when I replace the MSNlogo you have any idea how I can fix this?

[ReadOrDie]

bump someone please answer

[dutchbb]

Replacing the msn logo with a file with the exact same name and file extention should do it. If not working try this: delete the old logo completely and upload your logo with a different filename. After that go to vbulletin admin cp > manage styles > Stylevars > Title Image. Change the filename there with the file you uploaded. Be sure it's the exact same location. After that push F5 on forumhome.

[bashy]

Hi

How do i erm, how to explain, erm...well when i use this style my forum does
not fit the window and i have to make the window bigger to view all the page
The portal is fine, its the actual forum thats off a tad :(
Can some 1 please advise how to sort this out please?

Regards

Bashy

www.bashys-place.com

[dutchbb]

Looks like you have too mutch pixels set <----->

Try this: set your 4 body margins in the msn style settings to 0.

[Teeto]

just tried to install the style on 3.5.1. "The version from the file (3.5.0) does not match with installed version (3.5.1) :(

Is there any way to get it run?
pls help.
It's a veeeery nice skin und I'd love to use it!

[AshokForums.com]

just tried to install the style on 3.5.1. "The version from the file (3.5.0) does not match with installed version (3.5.1) :(

Is there any way to get it run?
pls help.
It's a veeeery nice skin und I'd love to use it!

Yep you can install this template here is how u can do it..

Styles & Templates -> Download / Upload Styles -> Choose the files under "Import Style XML File" then select Yes for Ignore style version and import!

Template will be installed.. But remember if ur gonna use this template for 3.5.2 then certain template changes are required.. Visit this for more info on template changeshttp://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1027246

[AshokForums.com]

@ Triple T, If possible please upload the 3.5.2 version.. :)

[bashy]

Hi

Could you please let me know exactly where, i aint got a clue sorry :o


Looks like you have too mutch pixels set <----->

Try this: set your 4 body margins in the msn style settings to 0.

[samu2]

I have totally forgot how to add my logo

Can someone help me please?

[ReadOrDie]

I changed my logo however I replaced it with a banner instead. And then I went into stylevars but it still won't change to the banner I added to replace the logo.

[samu2]

I changed my logo however I replaced it with a banner instead. And then I went into stylevars but it still won't change to the banner I added to replace the logo.
Same here,I just ger a red x

[forumsoup.com]

I put this on my site, love it, rated this thread as "Excellent", and clicked installed. Thanks!

[n4p84]

can you update this for the 3.5.3 version?

[Nathan2006]

Thank You :)

Install

[pokershark]

Doesnt work with version 3.54?.. Is there any way around this? :)

[eNforce]

Not bad at all, edited a bit cause it was sketchy

http://www.seriosgaming.com/?styleid=48

[dutchbb]

Updated for vBulletin 3.5.4!

Changed design a bit :)

[bashy]

Whats changed please?
If i update will it mess anything up?

I have a pooh load of hacks installed....

[dutchbb]

Well it works for all vB versions now, and some style elements/colors are more like the messenger.

It doesn't do anything to your hacks or tempates, it's just a css style :)

Of course i recommend a backup anyway.

[Nathan2006]

Thank you Triple_T

I really like this one:D

Install


Is there anyway to change the text on mouse-over?

Like on default vb skin it changes to red on mouse-over?

Thank you for any help :)

[dutchbb]

Thank you Triple_T

I really like this one:D

Install
Cool thanks


Is there anyway to change the text on mouse-over?

Like on default vb skin it changes to red on mouse-over?

Thank you for any help :)
Sure,

In admincp go to: "Style Manager", next to the MSN style, choose "Main CSS" from the menu

Now, in the body block you see "Hover Links CSS"

Use Font Color: #FF4400 or whatever color you like. :)

[Nathan2006]

Cool thanks



Sure,

In admincp go to: "Style Manager", next to the MSN style, choose "Main CSS" from the menu

Now, in the body block you see "Hover Links CSS"

Use Font Color: #FF4400 or whatever color you like. :)

Thank you Triple_T this looks really good now :D

This is one of my most liked skins on vb.org too :banana:

[bollie]

Updated for vBulletin 3.6 beta ??????

[Shaliza]

Cool!

[Mischievious]

Would you mind creating a set of statusicons from this style without matting so they would look good on a dark style? :)

[dutchbb]

Updated for vBulletin 3.6 beta ??????
I'll do it for the final/stable release.

Would you mind creating a set of statusicons from this style without matting so they would look good on a dark style? :)
I'll see what I can do for you.

[hendri]

i got this error message when download plugins

'Invalid File Specified'

can help ?

[dutchbb]

This is not a plugin, look for "Upload styles" in admin cp.

[hendri]

ok thanks.

[TheoMessinis]

any chance we may get an updated version for 3.6.0?


pretty please :D

[bashy]

Hi peeps

I too would love a version for 3.6.0 therese no way i would upgrade unless there is 1 :)

[Nathan2006]

Hi peeps

I too would love a version for 3.6.0 therese no way i would upgrade unless there is 1 :)

Me too :D

But I updated to 3.61 and kept this style and its working well :)

[pelican]

is this style working with the latest 3.6 ?

[Nathan2006]

is this style working with the latest 3.6 ?

Its working on mine which it 3.64

But I think it would need an update soon cos of all the other changes

[dutchbb]

v3.6.4 released: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1164676

Please click install in the new thread, thank you :)

[bashy]

Hi dutchbb

Have you had any more thoughts on upgrading this to VB4 please?

I tried to modify the default VB to something like this but struggled big time lol