HOW TO: Install Plazmic Theme Builder

[Kronk]

UPDATE: 16Nov08 I have no idea what happened to the original links here, as I did not host them. Everything you need to install Plazmic 4.6 should be available here: Plazmic or HERE. The install process is the same. I installed 4.6 over 4.5 and it worked fine without changing anything else.

Big props goes out to those that helped compile this information, but especially to orangetx for hosting the required files on his site.

So, you want to build a theme, eh? Tried to download the Plazmic Theme Creator but found yourself baffled by the install instructions? Well look no further! The following instructions spell out the process and even give links to download the proper versions of the required files. Follow these instructions and you'll be cranking out themes in no time! The files must be installed in order for the Plazmic install to work.

Let's begin. The download links contain several versions of the software. You only need to install the EXACT version called for by the Installer, which in some cases is not the most current version. Install the ones listed here and you will be fine. These files are labeled in red.

1. jdk-1_5_0_15-nb-6_1-windows.exe
Download the jdk from here
This file is 90.6mb and contains the following:
jdk-1_5_0_15-nb-6_1-windows
GenuineCheck
GenuineCheck-1

2. BlackBerry_JDE_4.2.0.exe
Download the JDE from here
This file is 80.3mb.

3. BlackBerry_Email_MDS_4.1.0-4.exe
Download the Email MDS from here
This file is 79.8mb and contains:
BlackBerry_Email_MDS_4.1.0-4
BlackBerry_Email_MDS_4.1.4

4a. Plazmic_CDK_v4_2_2.exe for OS 4.2+
Download the Plazmic Installer 4.2 from here
This file is 122mb and contains:
Plazmic_CDK_v4_1
Plazmic_CDK_v4_2_2

or

4b. Plazmic CDK v4.5 for OS 4.5+
Download the new Plazmic Theme Builder 4.5 here!

Themes built using CDK 4.2 will work on all OS's from OS 4.2 up. Themes built using CDK 4.5 will not work on OS's prior to OS 4.5 unless you follow the instructions below.

Again, thank you to everyone that contributed and hopefully this will help many aspiring theme builders get their feet on the ground. As always, any issues/problems with this guide, please point them out so that we can get them corrected ASAP. All information and links taken from this original thread: Struggling with Plazmic

Thanks to StevenInSTL, here is Modify Plazmic ThemeBuilder 4.5 to Export Custom Themes in OS 4.2.2

you need to edit some files..but its REAL easy. Do it at your OWN RISK….

1) make sure Themebuilder is CLOSED

2) locate the Plazmic CDK 4.5 directory in Program files.

3) go to the directory RESOURCES

4) select the file THEMES

5) look for 2 folders. 1 is dimension240×260, the other dimension 320×240.

6) within the dimension 240×260 there is a file called 8100Custom. Open with Wordpad or Notepad.

7) Edit the following lines to look like this:
The files are located in the Resource/Theme directories, then the 240×260 directory (will have the 8100 files) the 320×240 (will have the 8300, 8800 files) I’d suggest not changing the 7100 or 8700 (is there an os 4.5 for 8700?) files:

these are the lines you edit:

theme.supportedHandheldOs = 4.2.2,4.5
theme.preferredHandheldOs = 4.5
theme.importOs = 4.2.2,4.3.1

Go to the dimension320×240 file and do the same for the 8300Custom, 8800Custom.

I don’t think you will find it necessary to edit the 7100 or the 8700 (are the 8700’s going to be using OS 4.5?)

ENJOY!

(ps..I'd suggest making a backup of these files in case you messed them up)

Original thread containing this info is HERE.

[shooptek]

This guide works perfect. Nice compilation Kronk, and a huge thanks for orangetx and rvpals for their input on the matter!


STICKY!

[bmcclure937]

Great little guide, nice to have it in an orderly form!!

This is the original post : Struggling with Plazmic (and I see you put in in your OP as well)

Great job getting this info together in an organized form and making step-by-step instructions!

*Subscribed, rated*

[Kronk]

Yeah, I figured it would be nice to have it in the first post of a thread, and I requested sticky status from the mods.

[bmcclure937]

Originally Posted by Kronk

Yeah, I figured it would be nice to have it in the first post of a thread, and I requested sticky status from the mods.

Good thinking... and if this is not made into a Sticky, then I do not know what else would be more deserving!

*EDIT* : It should at least be moved into the HowTo section!

[Kronk]

Originally Posted by bmcclure937

*EDIT* : It should at least be moved into the HowTo section!

I thought about that, then I figured more people who were looking for it would find it here. We'll let the mods decide that.

[Bla1ze]

Stuck...although 4.3 installs everything you need through the installer..but not everyone HAS 4.3

[rpalumbo]

This is a great little guide. I have always wanted to try to build my own and this is working well.

[bmcclure937]

Bla1ze... you tempt me!! I wish 4.3 was out for the general public!

Can you tell me... does 4.3 allow you to import themes you already have and edit them? I want to customize the TMobile Zen theme but have no way to currently do so... :roleyes:

[bbprlboy]

First off, Thanks for the awesome post!
Maybe a stupid one but here goes. With several posts mentioning installing these files in order, Do you install Plazmic first then install the files that it calls for or do you install these just as they are numbered here? I just want to make sure Im doin it right.

[shooptek]

Originally Posted by bbprlboy

First off, Thanks for the awesome post!
Maybe a stupid one but here goes. With several posts mentioning installing these files in order, Do you install Plazmic first then install the files that it calls for or do you install these just as they are numbered here? I just want to make sure Im doin it right.

Install them in the order numbered above. Otherwise you will have issues while installing Plazmic.

[bbprlboy]

Originally Posted by shooptek

Install them in the order numbered above. Otherwise you will have issues while installing Plazmic.

Thank You!

[Kronk]

Originally Posted by bbprlboy

First off, Thanks for the awesome post!
Maybe a stupid one but here goes. With several posts mentioning installing these files in order, Do you install Plazmic first then install the files that it calls for or do you install these just as they are numbered here? I just want to make sure Im doin it right.

For the easiest installation, do them in order. If you do them out of order it will still work, but it will have you searching your computer for the required files. If you install them in order it finds them for you.

[Kronk]

Originally Posted by Bla1ze

Stuck...although 4.3 installs everything you need through the installer..but not everyone HAS 4.3

Yeah yeah, rub it in... lol

Thanks for the sticky.

[aoprods]

Kronk, thanks for the information. Installed without a hitch.