From 95ff013b0d7a3cf860cb0f086d98768b091d7f0c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Just Allie Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:13:54 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add a faq to install and apply custom skins. (#79) --- pages/_en-US/twilightmenu/faq.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/pages/_en-US/twilightmenu/faq.md b/pages/_en-US/twilightmenu/faq.md index 6fdd07f7..c2fc5bae 100644 --- a/pages/_en-US/twilightmenu/faq.md +++ b/pages/_en-US/twilightmenu/faq.md @@ -94,3 +94,21 @@ For PNG banners you simply need any PNG file with 15 colors or fewer and a maxim banner.bin type banners are able to be animated and allow you to replace the title that will be shown in TWiLight Menu++. They can be made using [NDS Banner Editor](https://github.com/TheGameratorT/NDS_Banner_Editor/releases), it's currently recommended to use the [nightly version](https://nightly.link/TheGameratorT/NDS_Banner_Editor/workflows/build/master) as it has several improvements over the stable release. Pre-made banners can be found in the [icons section of the TWiLight Menu++ skins site](https://skins.ds-homebrew.com/icon/) and if you make any they can be shared there as well. + +#### How do I install custom themes for TWiLight Menu++? +Custom skins for themes can be acquired from [the official skins site](https://skins.ds-homebrew.com/), which houses serveral community-made skins ready to apply. You can also make a custom skin for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi themes on your own by following [this guide](https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/custom-dsi-3ds-skins). The **Homebrew Launcher**, **Sega Saturn** and **Game Boy Color** themes are _**not**_ customizable. + +Once you have acquired a custom skin, you can install it by placing its folder on the appropiate path, which depends on what theme the skin is made for. +- Skins for the Nintendo DSi theme go in `sd:\_nds\TWiLightMenu\dsimenu\themes\` +- Skins for the Nintendo 3DS theme go in `sd:\_nds\TWiLightMenu\3dsmenu\themes\` +- Skins for the R4 Original theme go in `sd:\_nds\TWiLightMenu\r4menu\themes\` + +If you are using a 3DS family console, you can install custom skins using [Universal-Updater](https://github.com/Universal-Team/Universal-Updater/releases). Go to Universal-Updater settings, then `Select Unistore`, `+`, `TWiLight Menu++ Skins`. + +To apply a custom theme you must access TWiLight Menu++ Settings. +1. On the `GUI Settings` page, go to the `Theme` option and choose the theme using the right and left buttons on the D-Pad. +1. Once the target theme is selected, press the A button to choose between the skin you have installed. +1. Using the up and down buttons on the D-Pad, highlight the desired skin, then press A to select it. +1. Apply the settings by pressing B to go back to TWiLight Menu++. + +TWiLight Menu++ should now have a customized look (and music, if the selected skin supports it and is enabled on the settings).