It is partly based on my now-abandoned SWV project, but has somewhat smaller ambitions:
The main components are a side panel menu, a custom title bar and some modern-looking buttons.
Nothing revolutionary, but perhaps better than nothing.
Note that no HTML/JS is needed to design the UI. Just easy, standard PB syntax.
Web page with executable demo: https://www.radsix.com/betterlook/
It's EASY and FAST to set up and use, and requires no DLL, but be warned that the internal code in the PBI is a royal mess!
With the PBI, you can achieve the below look with just 10 easy lines of code!
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UPDATE MAY 29, 2023:
Now ready to share the kit with a first group of users!
During the first few weeks, priority will be given to users who have been active on this forum for at least 2 years.
I have decided to share the full source code to allow for a proper evaluation.
Also I chose to go for an early release and allow people to give it a try already, rather than waiting for a 'perfect' product.
To obtain a download link, please PM me and I will try to get back to you (usually within 24-36 hours).
The package includes the full source code, and a couple example programs.
Important: You must agree not to share the source code publicly without my prior approval.
The evaluation period is 45 days. Then:
For use in commercial apps, please contact me to purchase a license at a reasonable cost.
For use in personal/family/freeware apps: FREE forever!
(Donations are welcome, though, and will greatly encourage me to keep maintaining and improving the library.)
Also, if you build nice-looking programs using the library, I would love to see some screenshots!
Note: Procedure names and parameters are still likely to change during the next few weeks.
I am planning to rename the library to one of the below options. Which one do you prefer?
- betterlook.pbi (current)
- modernlook.pbi
- freshlook.pbi
- modernkit.pbi
- altlook.pbi
- prolook.pbi