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Expand Up @@ -12,45 +12,42 @@ A modern, highly customizable skin for Open-Shell, made for Windows 10.

### What is Fluent-Metro?

This skin brings a modern look and full customization to Open-Shell. It uses refreshed design elements with transparency and depth, following the design of Windows 10.
This skin brings a refreshed look and full customization to Open-Shell Menu. It uses updated design elements with transparency and depth, following the design of Windows 10.

Some enhancements include:
- Inclusion of system colors, providing automatic light/dark modes
- Customizable text and background colors, along with accent color
#### Features include:
- Automatic color scheme with light/dark modes
- Customizable text and background colors
- Various options for padding and layout sizes
- Updated icons, matching Windows 10's Fluent icons
- Improved scaling of menu elements (padding, icons, etc.)
- Updated iconography and scalability of menu elements

### Installation
**Fluent-Metro is designed for Windows 10. It is incompatible with Windows 7 and 8.**

To start, you will need [Open-Shell](https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/releases). Open-Shell is a highly regarded Start menu replacement for Windows and is used by many enthusiasts. During installation, you can choose to not include the Explorer and IE integration, as it is not necessary for the Start menu feature.
You first need to install [Open-Shell](https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/releases). Open-Shell is a highly regarded Start menu replacement for Windows used by many enthusiasts. During installation, you can choose to exclude the Explorer and IE integration, as it is not necessary for the Start menu feature.

To install, copy the `Fluent-Metro.skin` and `.skin7` files into `C:\Program Files\Open-Shell\Skins` so the skin is recognized by Open-Shell. Next, navigate to the "Skins" tab, and from the dropdown, choose Fluent-Metro (the name may be different on pre-release versions).
To install, copy the `Fluent-Metro.skin` and `.skin7` files into `C:\Program Files\Open-Shell\Skins` so the skin is recognized by Open-Shell. Next, navigate to the "Skins" tab, and from the dropdown, choose Fluent-Metro (the name may vary on pre-release versions).

**If you want to enable the Classic variant with tiles,** select `Backup` -> `Load from XML File...` and select the XML file from the downloaded release. (Make sure to unzip!)
**(Optional) To enable the Tile interface,** select `Backup` -> `Load from XML File...` and select the XML file from the downloaded release. (Make sure to unzip!)

**And Voilà!** The new interface will be applied. You can further change the links for the tiles under "Customize Start Menu."
**And Voilà!** The new interface will be applied on launch of the Start menu. You can further change the links for the tiles under "Customize Start Menu."

<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/61938331/120019200-26bff700-bfb6-11eb-9e5c-a1d95c372564.png" alt="Tiles" width="469">

**If you notice that the menu looks off-color, set the** `Menu glass color` **to #858585 in Open-Shell Settings (under "Menu Look").** This will prevent your accent color from bleeding into the menu background.

**Something doesn't look right?** Feel free to make a post in the [discussions](https://github.com/bonzibudd/Fluent-Metro/discussions) area.
**Have any questions?** Feel free to make a post in [discussions](https://github.com/bonzibudd/Fluent-Metro/discussions).

### Configurations

![Options](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/61938331/115725902-3b262980-a350-11eb-915c-38ba64abcb0e.png)

As you can see, there is plenty of customization to get the menu looking exactly how you want. Any additional required information is also explained here. For instance, using the modern shutown button requires you to enable the shutdown dialog in Open-Shell settings. If an option is incompatible with another, it will be disabled. **If you notice an issue with an option, you may file a [bug report](https://github.com/bonzibudd/Fluent-Metro/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bug&template=bug_report.md&title=).** Options will be continually added as updates get released.
Fluent-Metro provides a variety of customization to get the menu looking exactly how you want. If you need clarification about what an option does, you can hover over the item for a description. If an option is incompatible with another, it will be disabled. **If you notice an issue with an option, please file a [bug report](https://github.com/bonzibudd/Fluent-Metro/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bug&template=bug_report.md&title=).** Options will be expanded and improved upon as updates are released.

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### Scripts and Resources
All scripts and resources are available in the individual skin files. If you would like to make changes to the Fluent-Metro skin, download the .skin/.skin7 from the release page and open it with Resource Hacker. If you want to make changes to part of the script, check out the [Open-Shell skinning tutorial](https://coddec.github.io/Classic-Shell/www.classicshell.net/tutorials/skintutorial.html).
Resources for skinning are available in the Fluent-Metro skin files. If you would like to make changes to the skin(s), download the .skin/.skin7 from the release page and open it with Resource Hacker (or equivalent). If you want to make changes to part of the script, check out the [Open-Shell skinning tutorial](https://coddec.github.io/Classic-Shell/www.classicshell.net/tutorials/skintutorial.html).

### Future development

One goal I have for the skins is to provide an easier method of installation and configuration, for a more traditional approach for people unfamiliar with skinning. Overall, the skins will continue to be refined by fixing bugs, adding more thorough customization, and making the interface more appealing overall.

In addition to the Start Menu, other types of additions may also be considered, like enhancements to File Explorer and the Taskbar. You may expect to see things like Start buttons, Taskbar skins, and icon sets, although none are currently planned.
There are not currently any major plans for the development of Fluent-Metro, however all updates will be posted in the [discussions](https://github.com/bonzibudd/Fluent-Metro/discussions) area.

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