DP6 GUI Can Be Customized

billf · Post by **billf** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:06 am

It takes some time and some patience, but you can customize your DP6 GUI. Here's a screen shot of what I've done so far. I modified the mixer to have a darker look and also the background space next to it is no longer white, but a light gray. To do this you have to make some changes to both the appropriate image files and the XML file Default_Style.xml

I am continuing to tweak this and will post my final results when done. However, for those who find the GUI "too bright" there is hope. As for bugs, sorry, I can't fix those.

mike_o · Post by **mike_o** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:11 am

I can edit graphics no problem, don't know how to change a .xml though, never tested those waters, a little more in depth instructions please, I dont have 6 yet, but I'm saving

billf · Post by **billf** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:24 am

If you haven't dealt with XML before, be careful!

The XML file is in the folder English.lproj

Look for the area  and change the RGB numbers where you like, there are about 30 lines that can be modded. Make sure you save a copy of the original file just in case you mess up and I recommend you don't go editing areas if you don't know what they refer to.

wurliuchi · Post by **wurliuchi** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:28 am

What did you open the XML file with?

Thanks

Tritonemusic · Post by **Tritonemusic** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:32 am

This is very encouraging, billf.

Too bad we can't change the 2D back to 3D, as it was in DP5.

Can the blue meters be changed to green? I won't hold my breath on that one.

Nonetheless, I appreciate your effort and it gives me hope.

billf · Post by **billf** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:36 am

666 wrote:This is very encouraging, billf.

Too bad we can't change the 2D back to 3D, as it was in DP5.

Can the blue meters be changed to green? I won't hold my breath on that one.

Nonetheless, I appreciate your effort and it gives me hope.

I think so. I haven't tried it yet, but these three are the likely culprits:

<TEXT name="kMeterActiveColor">107:159:253</TEXT>
<TEXT name="kMeterBackgroundColor">28:28:85</TEXT>
<TEXT name="kMeterPeakHoldColor">255:212:55</TEXT>

billf · Post by **billf** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:37 am

wurliuchi wrote:What did you open the XML file with?

Thanks

Use TextEdit. Be sure to save the resulting file with a .xml suffix instead of the default .txt

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:41 am

billf wrote:
666 wrote:This is very encouraging, billf.

Too bad we can't change the 2D back to 3D, as it was in DP5.

Can the blue meters be changed to green? I won't hold my breath on that one.

Nonetheless, I appreciate your effort and it gives me hope.
I think so. I haven't tried it yet, but these three are the likely culprits:

<TEXT name="kMeterActiveColor">107:159:253</TEXT>
<TEXT name="kMeterBackgroundColor">28:28:85</TEXT>
<TEXT name="kMeterPeakHoldColor">255:212:55</TEXT>

Simple enough. My guess is that those numbers are simply RGB values. Figure out what meter background color you might want in photoshop, the use the color picker to see the RGB values and plug those in between the colons. RRR:GGG:BBB

That's my guess anyway... haven't tried it myself.

bkshepard · Post by **bkshepard** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:59 am

Obviously, the lines that look like: <TEXT name="kMeterPeakHoldColor">255:212:55</TEXT> refer to RGB values.
What is it referring to when there is only one color number like: <TEXT name="kMeterFrameColor">20</TEXT>?

gearboy · Post by **gearboy** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:08 pm

This seems like a simple process and good news relating to this issue, specifically the white background color. I personally don't have a problem with anything except the background color, as I can see how white will be tired on the eyes. when I finally get around to picking up DP6 I'll be sure to follow your instructions.

thanks for posting this!

Jeff

billf · Post by **billf** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:08 pm

James Steele wrote:
billf wrote:
666 wrote:This is very encouraging, billf.

Too bad we can't change the 2D back to 3D, as it was in DP5.

Can the blue meters be changed to green? I won't hold my breath on that one.

Nonetheless, I appreciate your effort and it gives me hope.
I think so. I haven't tried it yet, but these three are the likely culprits:

<TEXT name="kMeterActiveColor">107:159:253</TEXT>
<TEXT name="kMeterBackgroundColor">28:28:85</TEXT>
<TEXT name="kMeterPeakHoldColor">255:212:55</TEXT>
Simple enough. My guess is that those numbers are simply RGB values. Figure out what meter background color you might want in photoshop, the use the color picker to see the RGB values and plug those in between the colons. RRR:GGG:BBB

That's my guess anyway... haven't tried it myself.

Those are RGB numbers. Enter your preferences in place of the numbers there, and try it out.

billf · Post by **billf** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:09 pm

bkshepard wrote:Obviously, the lines that look like: <TEXT name="kMeterPeakHoldColor">255:212:55</TEXT> refer to RGB values.
What is it referring to when there is only one color number like: <TEXT name="kMeterFrameColor">20</TEXT>?

You can replace that with an RGB entry.

bkshepard · Post by **bkshepard** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:10 pm

billf wrote:
bkshepard wrote:Obviously, the lines that look like: <TEXT name="kMeterPeakHoldColor">255:212:55</TEXT> refer to RGB values.
What is it referring to when there is only one color number like: <TEXT name="kMeterFrameColor">20</TEXT>?
You can replace that with an RGB entry.

Cool! Out of curiosity, though, do you know if that is a grayscale number or something like that?

RCory · Post by **RCory** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:13 pm

Seems "simple" enough, but MOTU could add a preference for this.

quincyg · Post by **quincyg** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:23 pm

yep,
seems like someone could create some skins in a couple of hours. i am going to try this. the colors of a daw really impact my mood when working, strangely enough.