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Forums Theme Builder Tutorials Blackberry Theme Builder 101 (video)

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Blackberry Theme Builder 101 (video)

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7:02 pm
June 14, 2010


MattG

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http://bbthemelab.com/w0rdpr3ss/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/themebuilder101.png

For some Theme Builder may be a program that is just way too hard to understand. In this long video (63 minutes), I will explain everything from the home screen, icons, exports, OTA, simulators, and even some dos and don't for you Storm users. Sit back, get a bag of popcorn, and enjoy – it's along one!

Under the video I have put in a table of contents.

Table Of Contents

  • 00:00 – 02:00 > Intro
  • 02:01 – 04:18 > Basics – what to have on the screen
  • 04:19 – 17:14 > Homescreen Application Banner
  • 17:15 – 21:09 > Homescreen Banner
  • 21:10 – 32:54 > Theme the Homescreen
  • 32:55 – 37:40 > Theme the App Screen
  • 37:41 – 41:15 > Theme the Controls
  • 41:16 – 45:40 > Theme the Message List
  • 45:41 – 48:10 > Theme the Phone
  • 48:11 – 48:37 > Theme the Lock Screen
  • 48:38 – 51:31 > Theme the Global Items
  • 51:32 – 52:42 > 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 info
  • 52:43 – 55:40 > Blackberry Storm Tips
  • 55:41 – 59:28 > Simulators
  • 59:29 – 63:00 > Exporting your Theme
  • 63:01 – 63:56 > Conclusion

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9:59 pm
June 14, 2010


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Wow, I can't wait to watch this one…I just don't think I will have time all at once ha ha ha ha. Good job.

10:01 pm
June 14, 2010


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hahha, yeah my voice hurt after it.

I simply went over what everything is, what it does… :)

4:46 pm
June 15, 2010


Scarinzi

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Very nice tutorial Matt. Can't wait to finish watching.

12:25 am
June 17, 2010


TaZ52083

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Thanks for making this tutorial very helpful and basic start. Keep it up MattCool

1:14 am
June 17, 2010


MattG

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Glad you guys found it useful!

2:56 am
June 18, 2010


MattG

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Glad I could help…

6:17 pm
June 19, 2010


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You make the SVG file with composer. Gradient fonts are custom fonts or made by the developers.

10:19 pm
June 19, 2010


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Look at mattginsberg.net for some stuff.

4:32 pm
June 22, 2010


ace81200

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my question is about apps that've been downloaded. I use crunchSMS instead of the standard SMS. Is there anyway to change that app icon in theme builder or any other way? thank you.

8:03 pm
June 22, 2010


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You can in composer. Insert an image, convert it to a button. Then create an activate state where on activate it loads a 3rd party app.

8:27 pm
June 22, 2010


J.Bell

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Amazing job Matt! your instructions are so clear, and it helped me out with some tricky stuff i couldn't figure out. :D

8:34 pm
June 22, 2010


MattG

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:) Awesome. Glad to help.

10:15 pm
June 22, 2010


J.Bell

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One thing I really did want to know, is there any way to change the folder icons? For instance when you are on the app screen and you add a new folder, there are a few to select from, ones with different color tabs, ones that are different colors ones that have stars and a smiley one, a heart one and one that has the blackberry icon. I'm really curious how these folders can be changed. Any help is greatly appreciated.

10:33 pm
June 22, 2010


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Those you can't change.

10:51 pm
June 22, 2010


J.Bell

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Yeah that's what i thought. Damn i was really hoping that there was a way to make your own custom folders. Thanks for the fast reply and I really appreciate all your hard work. You make it possible for grassroots guys like myself to be able to create and play around with our BB's. :D

11:05 pm
June 22, 2010


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:) Glad I can help ya man. If I do find out a 'way' Ill let everyone know.

10:35 am
June 28, 2010


hockey

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QUICK QUESTION. when got to reposition my phone stuff on the screen i dont get that option like on my application banner.

11:48 am
June 28, 2010


MattG

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You can move things around. The application banner I would leave alone unless you design some sort of custom banner..

9:35 am
July 14, 2010


staka12

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great video but I still don't understand how to create and ota. I don't get this whole htaccess file. Can someone help please?
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