Editing vBulletin Themes

[domaino]

Hi all,

I know this is a question that is batted around a fair bit, but could anyone give me an inclination as how to go about editing vBulletin templates and producing your own themes?

I have a decent, working knowledge of CSS and XHTML, but unfortunately, looking at some of the work produced by the best "skinners" (e.g. MinerSkinz), some knowledge of PHP and XML may be required also. Is this the case?

What files or pages am I required to edit in order to get to the stage of having a completed theme? Can anyone help me out?

Much appreciated.

p.s. Apologies if this thread is in the wrong section, was a toss-up between here and the Design and Graphics forum.

[Princeton]

produced by the best "skinners" (e.g. MinerSkinz), some knowledge of PHP and XML may be required also. Is this the case?

it's not necessary..
however, it is helpful in understanding all the IF/CONDITION statements and variables found within the templates

What files or pages am I required to edit in order to get to the stage of having a completed theme? Can anyone help me out?

If you do not know how a template-based system works please read:
Skinning: Understanding A Template-Based System

Getting started:
Creating New Styles

[domaino]

Thanks, Princeton. Much appreciated