[wxPython-users] Re: Py2Exe Changing wxPython Look and Feel

[Kevin Dahlhausen]

Eli, that was it.  Adding the manifest resources as outlined on the
link fixed the problem.  The new look is a lot nicer.

Thanks for your help,
Kevin




--- Eli Golovinsky <gooli at tuzig.com> wrote:

> You're seeing the old Win2K UI look. In order for your app to use the
> 
> new XP look, it needs a to have a manifest in its resources.
> 
> Check out this wiki page: 
> http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/DistributingYourApplication.
> 
> 
> Kevin Dahlhausen wrote:
> > I just noticed that my wxPython application looks different after
> > creation of an exe with Py2Exe. The image on the left is the
> > application running under the normal python interpreter. The one on
> the
> > right is the same application after creation of an exe with Py2exe.
> > 
> > The screenshot comparing the versions is at:
> >
>
http://powertwenty.com/kpd/blog/wp-content/uploads/WxInterpVsPy2Exe.png
> > 
> > Notice:
> > 1. The dark gray below the Music label instead of white.
> > 2. The area around Music is inset in the exe version.
> > 3. The splash handle separator is different, it looks more 3D in
> the
> > Py2EXE version.
> > 
> > This is with wxPython 2.8.1.1.
> > 
> > I’d guess there is a simple solution, but I’m not finding it. Any
> > ideas?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Kevin
> > 
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> > Kevin Dahlhausen          'Do' or 'do not.' There is no 'Try.' 
> > http://powertwenty.com/kpd/blog/              -Yoda
> 
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Kevin Dahlhausen          'Do' or 'do not.' There is no 'Try.' 
http://powertwenty.com/kpd/blog/              -Yoda