How To Modify Plazmic Theme Builder To Export Lower OS'

StevenInSTL · 09-01-2008, 12:55 AM

I’ve figured out how to export Custom themes in a lower OS.

you need to edit some files..but its REAL easy. Do it at your OWN RISK….

make sure Themebuilder is CLOSED
locate the Plazmic CDK 4.5 directory in Program files.
go to the directory RESOURCES
select the file THEMES
look for 2 folders. 1 is dimension240×260, the other dimension 320×240.
within the dimension 240×260 there is a file called 8100Custom.
Edit the following lines to look like this:
The files are located in the Resource/Theme directories, then the 240×260 directory (will have the 8100 files) the 320×240 (will have the 8300, 8800 files)
these are the lines you edit:
theme.supportedHandhe ldOs = 4.2.0,4.2.1,4.3,4.5 <-- This line is for the 240x260 file
files theme.preferredHandhe ldOs = 4.5
theme.importOs = 4.2.2,4.3.1

You will now be able to export the Custom 8100 Themes for OS 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 4.3 and 4.5

Go to the dimension320×240 file and do the same for the 8300Custom, 8700Custom & 8800Custom
Change this line ONLY:
theme.supportedHandhe ldOs = 4.2.1,4.2.2,4.3,4.5 <-- This line is for the 320x240 file

You will now be able to export the Custom 8300/8800 themes under OS 4.2.1,4.2.2, 4.3 and 4.5
It is recomended that you export 8800 themes under OS 4.2.2 for the 8830 devices not using OS 4.5

ENJOY!

JennTX · 09-01-2008, 01:19 AM

Do at my own risk? What's the worst that could happen?

StevenInSTL · 09-01-2008, 01:28 AM

LOL...well... it wouldn't work? I've been using it since I figured out how..and have not had a problem.

JennTX · 09-01-2008, 01:51 AM

:P okay smart a$$ lol thanks Steve!!

StevenInSTL · 09-01-2008, 01:54 AM

I made a change to the instructions. I forgot I changed it from when I had it posted on BerryReview. See the OP with the BOLDED items.

smilinsweeti · 09-02-2008, 09:21 PM

When I try to save the file, it tells me I cannot save to the Plazmic folder? Also, I cannot save it as .properties? I would appreciate the help! Thanks!

BCollins521 · 09-02-2008, 09:41 PM

Why would you want to export as .properties?

StevenInSTL · 09-02-2008, 10:11 PM

If you are set as the administrator of your PC you should just be able to right click the .properties file and open with Wordpad and make the edits then. Once done, just X out..and when it asks if you want to save, say yes.

BCollins521 · 09-02-2008, 10:19 PM

Oh yea....forgot that you edit the property file not exporting the theme as a properties...man I am off tonight

b1gg13 · 09-02-2008, 10:22 PM

it wont always do that with Vista ... i am assuming they are running vista with that problem.

they need to either run wordpad/notepad with admin rights or save it to the desktop and try moving it back into the folder overwriting the original. if the extention hasnt been changed to .txt

what i can do is add my copies as an attachment with the proper edits ... they can download them and overwrite their originals. that will save a lot of headache for people.

my files are attached ... Steve if you can check them out make sure they are correct that would be great.

StevenInSTL · 09-02-2008, 10:57 PM

Yeah the attached files are perfect...

Way to go!

mike22 · 09-03-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1gg13

it wont always do that with Vista ... i am assuming they are running vista with that problem.

they need to either run wordpad/notepad with admin rights or save it to the desktop and try moving it back into the folder overwriting the original. if the extention hasnt been changed to .txt

what i can do is add my copies as an attachment with the proper edits ... they can download them and overwrite their originals. that will save a lot of headache for people.

my files are attached ... Steve if you can check them out make sure they are correct that would be great.

hey thanks for rewriting the files,i have vista and nothing for me work.but now the way u did it,i works now on my vista.ty B1gg13

b1gg13 · 09-03-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike22

hey thanks for rewriting the files,i have vista and nothing for me work.but now the way u did it,i works now on my vista.ty B1gg13

Glad it worked for you. I know the permissions in vista can be more than the normal pc user is used to so it seemed like the easiest work around.

smilinsweeti · 09-07-2008, 10:11 PM

thank you! i will try that, and if not download your files.. i am brand new to vista (just bought a new laptop). i'm normally pretty tech savvy, but vista is taking a bit getting used to for me....

b1gg13 · 09-07-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smilinsweeti

thank you! i will try that, and if not download your files.. i am brand new to vista (just bought a new laptop). i'm normally pretty tech savvy, but vista is taking a bit getting used to for me....

as long as you understand the file extensions and stuff you wont have a problem.

09-01-2008, 12:55 AM	#1
StevenInSTL Admin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pocahontas, IL Posts: 852 PIN Number: NONE BlackBerry Model: 8900 BlackBerry OS: 4.6.1.250 Thanks: 105 Thanked 1,622 Times in 222 Posts	How To Modify Plazmic Theme Builder To Export Lower OS' I’ve figured out how to export Custom themes in a lower OS. you need to edit some files..but its REAL easy. Do it at your OWN RISK…. make sure Themebuilder is CLOSED locate the Plazmic CDK 4.5 directory in Program files. go to the directory RESOURCES select the file THEMES look for 2 folders. 1 is dimension240×260, the other dimension 320×240. within the dimension 240×260 there is a file called 8100Custom. Edit the following lines to look like this: The files are located in the Resource/Theme directories, then the 240×260 directory (will have the 8100 files) the 320×240 (will have the 8300, 8800 files) these are the lines you edit: theme.supportedHandhe ldOs = 4.2.0,4.2.1,4.3,4.5 <-- This line is for the 240x260 file files theme.preferredHandhe ldOs = 4.5 theme.importOs = 4.2.2,4.3.1 You will now be able to export the Custom 8100 Themes for OS 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 4.3 and 4.5 Go to the dimension320×240 file and do the same for the 8300Custom, 8700Custom & 8800Custom Change this line ONLY: theme.supportedHandhe ldOs = 4.2.1,4.2.2,4.3,4.5 <-- This line is for the 320x240 file You will now be able to export the Custom 8300/8800 themes under OS 4.2.1,4.2.2, 4.3 and 4.5 It is recomended that you export 8800 themes under OS 4.2.2 for the 8830 devices not using OS 4.5 ENJOY! Last edited by StevenInSTL; 09-01-2008 at 02:04 PM. Reason: Changed the codes

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09-01-2008, 01:19 AM	#2
JennTX PMB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 29 PIN Number: Ask Me :-) BlackBerry Model: 8320 BlackBerry OS: 4.5.0.69 Thanks: 4 Thanked 32 Times in 6 Posts	Do at my own risk? What's the worst that could happen?

09-01-2008, 01:28 AM	#3
StevenInSTL Admin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pocahontas, IL Posts: 852 PIN Number: NONE BlackBerry Model: 8900 BlackBerry OS: 4.6.1.250 Thanks: 105 Thanked 1,622 Times in 222 Posts	LOL...well... it wouldn't work? I've been using it since I figured out how..and have not had a problem.

09-01-2008, 01:51 AM	#4
JennTX PMB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 29 PIN Number: Ask Me :-) BlackBerry Model: 8320 BlackBerry OS: 4.5.0.69 Thanks: 4 Thanked 32 Times in 6 Posts	:P okay smart a$$ lol thanks Steve!!

09-01-2008, 01:54 AM	#5
StevenInSTL Admin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pocahontas, IL Posts: 852 PIN Number: NONE BlackBerry Model: 8900 BlackBerry OS: 4.6.1.250 Thanks: 105 Thanked 1,622 Times in 222 Posts	I made a change to the instructions. I forgot I changed it from when I had it posted on BerryReview. See the OP with the BOLDED items.

09-02-2008, 09:21 PM	#6
smilinsweeti Premium Pimp Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: scranton, pa Posts: 11 PIN Number: ask nicely BlackBerry Model: 9530 BlackBerry OS: 4.7.0.75 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I try to save the file, it tells me I cannot save to the Plazmic folder? Also, I cannot save it as .properties? I would appreciate the help! Thanks!

09-02-2008, 09:41 PM	#7
BCollins521 Pimp Store Manager Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,118 BlackBerry Model: 9530 BlackBerry OS: 4.7.somthing Thanks: 11 Thanked 508 Times in 107 Posts	Why would you want to export as .properties?

09-02-2008, 10:11 PM	#8
StevenInSTL Admin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pocahontas, IL Posts: 852 PIN Number: NONE BlackBerry Model: 8900 BlackBerry OS: 4.6.1.250 Thanks: 105 Thanked 1,622 Times in 222 Posts	If you are set as the administrator of your PC you should just be able to right click the .properties file and open with Wordpad and make the edits then. Once done, just X out..and when it asks if you want to save, say yes.

09-02-2008, 10:19 PM	#9
BCollins521 Pimp Store Manager Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,118 BlackBerry Model: 9530 BlackBerry OS: 4.7.somthing Thanks: 11 Thanked 508 Times in 107 Posts	Oh yea....forgot that you edit the property file not exporting the theme as a properties...man I am off tonight

09-02-2008, 10:57 PM	#11
StevenInSTL Admin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pocahontas, IL Posts: 852 PIN Number: NONE BlackBerry Model: 8900 BlackBerry OS: 4.6.1.250 Thanks: 105 Thanked 1,622 Times in 222 Posts	Yeah the attached files are perfect... Way to go!

09-07-2008, 10:11 PM	#14
smilinsweeti Premium Pimp Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: scranton, pa Posts: 11 PIN Number: ask nicely BlackBerry Model: 9530 BlackBerry OS: 4.7.0.75 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thank you! i will try that, and if not download your files.. i am brand new to vista (just bought a new laptop). i'm normally pretty tech savvy, but vista is taking a bit getting used to for me....