Just noticed that using cp -rf command to convert themes to schemes ins't very good idea because it won't copy the actual files. Instead it copies symlinks if there are ones (almost all 3rd party themes have symlinks pointing here and there). So I wrote a little convert script which will tar the source theme and then untarts it to target folder.
I will include this script with next update of Plastic Pack.
for newbs like myself who dont know how to mod the system files in a future release are you going to incoporate the ability to use any theme in your theme set up.
for newbs like myself who dont know how to mod the system files in a future release are you going to incoporate the ability to use any theme in your theme set up.
Why when the package updates, does it use the default settings and not the last settings I set it up with ?
This is really a good one. Yes. Why if I'm using Black Plastic with Plego Scheme after every uptade I have to select again Black Plastic? It wasn't supposed to remain active if I already using it? As far as I remember this should be the output.
Why when the package updates, does it use the default settings and not the last settings I set it up with ?
Also is there any chance of a neon / techno type theme ?
thanks.
Upgrading wipes the settings because I made it to do so. I made it act like that because I though it would make more sense if the settings would reflect the real situation (during upgrade everything is wiped out and files really are set back to defaults). I can easily change this in future updates.
This is really a good one. Yes. Why if I'm using Black Plastic with Plego Scheme after every uptade I have to select again Black Plastic? It wasn't supposed to remain active if I already using it? As far as I remember this should be the output.
No, during upgrade everything is set back to defaults because all files are first wiped clean (uninstalled*) and then new files are placed to their places (installed*). It's exactly same procedure as if you would manually first uninstall the package and then manually install it again *.
Okay, version 2.311 is @ extras-devel. It has now simple command line tool for scheme conversion bundled with it.
Just open xterm and type "convertplastic" (without quotes) and hit enter. It will give you guides on how to do the conversion. Make sure you are running the command as regular user, not root (don't type sudo gainroot or anything before the command).
This version will also not delete your Plastic Setup settings during installation.
I love this theme. The eye candy in the deep blue option is amazing. Hoever, I use a lot of my own customisations (backgrounds, icons, etc). Each time I update it reverts back to default and I have to copy back all my customisations using WinSCP. Is there a way to update and not have the theme revert to all the defaults?
I have got round this by copying everything to the default theme but this means I lose any benefit that come when you update.
