Creating icon themes

skb · 08-29-2015, 11:35 PM

(I thought I'd be the bunny to ask the obvious question - because there just can't be enough icons to waste time with

).

What is the process for creating an icon theme? Is there a definitive list of what is required and what size icons would be preferred?

Does the theme then need to be "submitted" or can I whack my DIY theme into my own Calibre?

thanks!

kovidgoyal · 08-29-2015, 11:59 PM

I have to get around to writing this up properly, but basically, you just copy the resources/images folder out of your calibre installation directory and replace whatever icons you want in it. Use the sizes of the existing icons as a guide.

If you want to see the icons in your local calibre, follow the instructions here: http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cust...ates-et-cetera

If you want to package it up as a theme for others to use, go to preferences->miscellaneous->Create icon theme and select the folder
this will create the theme zip file

then make a post in this forum with the zip file and I will take care of making it available.

skb · 08-30-2015, 12:02 AM

Thanks Kovid! That's very clear.

Calibre just gets better and better.

cheers,

08-29-2015, 11:35 PM	#1
skb Evangelist Posts: 401 Karma: 1597305 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Ipod G4, MacOS 10.12, Calibre, Pocketbook Touch HD 3	Creating icon themes (I thought I'd be the bunny to ask the obvious question - because there just can't be enough icons to waste time with ). What is the process for creating an icon theme? Is there a definitive list of what is required and what size icons would be preferred? Does the theme then need to be "submitted" or can I whack my DIY theme into my own Calibre? thanks!

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08-29-2015, 11:59 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,268 Karma: 27111060 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	I have to get around to writing this up properly, but basically, you just copy the resources/images folder out of your calibre installation directory and replace whatever icons you want in it. Use the sizes of the existing icons as a guide. If you want to see the icons in your local calibre, follow the instructions here: http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cust...ates-et-cetera If you want to package it up as a theme for others to use, go to preferences->miscellaneous->Create icon theme and select the folder this will create the theme zip file then make a post in this forum with the zip file and I will take care of making it available.

08-30-2015, 12:02 AM	#3
skb Evangelist Posts: 401 Karma: 1597305 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Ipod G4, MacOS 10.12, Calibre, Pocketbook Touch HD 3	Thanks Kovid! That's very clear. Calibre just gets better and better. cheers,

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