Rainmeter Resume Vol.2

The new Rainmeter.

We all expected it for so long. Finally it is here. The new 1.1 version of Rainmeter is out and brings some really big and handy improvements along.
One of the major improvements are the dynamic variables. They allow you to use measures as variables. The ones who are already a bit into skinning know that this is a great improvement that will make many things much easier. Additionally a bang called !RainmeterSetVariable was added allowing you to change variables with a simple bang. Creating nice looking hover effects does not require more than one meter any longer.
The RainBrowser - we told you about it in the last résumé - is now included in Rainmeter as well as RainThemes. Both were created by jsmorley and you can run them from the Rainmeter tray menu.
One more improvement is that by 'quoting' images the aspectratio is now being reserved, so that no quality loss happens.
Furthermore Rainmeter can now use local fonts. That means that you don't have to install the fonts used in a skin. Applying skins is now easier than it ever was. No additionally installations; simply choose your skin and get started.
MeterStyles can now be used to 'copy' certain characteristics from meters making creating and editing skins much comfortabler.
A great addition for skinners is the include function. It makes it possible to read files. The new Enigma is a great example for this as it uses it to look up global variables.
There are so much additions, we cannot mention them all here, but you can look them up here.
The download for Rainmeter 1.1 you will find on our new homepage.

Rainmeter's new home.

Simultaneously we launched a new homepage for Rainmeter. It's design perfectly visualizes the spirit of Rainmeter. Rainmeter.net is the new home for all Raineers.
On the page you will find the latest news, updates and downloads. Besides there are important links to the forums, the wiki and more. It also gives you the possibilty to search.
Whatever you want to know, the homepage is the best place for you to get started.

Skin of the Month October 2009.

The suggestion phase for the skin of the month October 2009 is over. We are very gratefull for the suggestions, but actually this was just the beginning. Now it's your turn to vote for your favourite skin/suite and take part in the first voting for a SOTM ever. Make your decision here. We could assemble a list of six skins, wich basically makes making your decision easier, as we not reached the limit of suggestion.

Skin of the Month November 2009.

So, maybe it will get better this month. While the voting phase for October is running, you can already make suggestions for the November skin. Make your suggestions here.
This is your chance to kill two birds with one stone.

New Membership Terms.

As for better organizing we made new terms. You can read them in our journal 'Membership Terms'. If you are a member and haven't read them yet, please make sure to do so immediatly.
Basically to become a member nothing has changed. Simply send us a note and we will reply to it.
In the journal we mentioned several possibilities how you can mark your Rainmeter releases. We would highly appreciate you to do so.



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