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Future skin v2									For Stellar Frontier
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Quite a while back I have tried to skin Stellar Frontier to see how it would turn out.
Futureskin v1 was launched, but sadly I have lost the files years ago.
I've recently attempted to remake it and improve it which I certainly succeeded in. (as my gfx design
skills have improved alot)

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Installation:
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Go to your Stellar Frontier directory and copy or unrar all files to the \bmp\256\ directory.
Reverting to your old gfx is done by removing the copied files.

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Includes files:
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 - sf-chat.bmp			- New improved chatgfx window, scalable up to 1600x1200 res.
 - sf-map.bmp			- Replaced map gfx.
 - sf-vid.bmp			- Replaced videoscreen gfx
 - sf-ui1280.bmp		- Experimental ui gfx, I've attempted to make a metal plated 
				  look as if this part of screen was actually part of a greater
				  console.
 - readme.txt			- The file you are reading now.

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Not updated (and included) files:
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 - sf-ui800.bmp			- UIgfx for 800x600 res
 - sf-ui1024.bmp		- UIgfx for 1024x768 res
 - sf-ui1600.bmp		- UIgfx for 1600x1200 res
 - sf-lpanel.bmp		- This is the lowerleft panel. Not skinned yet. 

This skin may be updated, but don't count on it! 

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Skin info: 
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This skin is only suitable for 1280x1024. Running it in another resolution will result in a partially
skinned UI. (Actually the old sf-uixxxx.bmp will be loaded)
But hey what, the several panel components are prettier then the original anyway!
 - If you would ever happen to read this Nathan, no offence Nathan! ;)

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Few notes for skinners				      
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If I'm correct its probably possible to make skins for other resolutions too.
For example setting your desktop at 1920x1080 lets SF search for a sf-ui1920.bmp file. 
And afaik any panel gfx uses fixed dimensions for all resolutions.

-> sf-chat uses 320x640
-> sf-map uses 320x320
-> sf-vid uses 320x200
-> sf-lpanel n/a 

Good luck on aligning the buttons, thats a pain ;)
Oh and, loading all parts in a gfxprogram and changing the hue or saturation is NOT skinning.. ;)

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Changelog
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 - 09-24-2005 Bundled and uploaded files.
 - 08-24-2005 Completed most gfx for 1280x1024 version.

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Futureskin V2 by Jonathan Veldhuis aka The Obliterator.
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Have fun with the skin!