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John
Asked: 2012-03-15 21:01:53 +0800 CST

How to install window decorations from file?

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I got some window decorations from KDE-look.org and I went into settings to change it but it doesn't give me the option to install decorations from file. How do I do so, if it's even possible?

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    Q:

    the option to install decorations from file. How do I do so, if it's even possible?

    A:

    It depends ;)

    Engine + decoration files

    Example #1- Aurorae - engine included

    The Aurorae decoration engine is part of the KDE.

    GHNS: System Settings > Workspace Apperance > Window Decorations > Get New Decorations

    Manual from a file: Unpack the theme to the ~/.kde/share/apps/aurorae/themes/

    Example #2- deKorator - external engine

    Package: kwin-style-dekorator

    Description: Windows decoration engine for KDE 4 using user-supplied PNG files
 With deKorator, easily create your own window decoration for KDE 4!
 deKorator uses your own made images for buttons, borders and so on.
 Go ahead and be creative!
 An example called uglyTheme is provided to show its possibilities.
 .
 Themes can be created by the user with the help of a drawing program or can be
 downloaded from http://www.kde-look.org/index.php?xcontentmode=21
 .
 This is a windows decoration engine, not a style.
Homepage: http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php/deKorator?content=87921

    After the installation of the engine: System Settings > Workspace Apperance > Window Decorations > deKorator

    The deKorator has an option to install the theme from a file.

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