Having multi skins available question

[toejam]

If I use the option of using my default skin or even a new skin I would like to install, how do I get my hacks to work? Does it mean I have to modify all my templates again reinstalling them, or is there a trick that I am missing?
Thanks for any help

[Freesteyelz]

For the template mods you'll have to edit each style (unless you are creating new styles off of a current one or if you're using child styles). For plugin mods you won't need to make any changes as the mods will automatically apply to uploaded or created skins.

[toejam]

What does the child option mean? If I try and put my default skin as a option at the bottom of the site it doesn't use any of the mods I have installed.