Enigma is now the default skin for Rainmeter. In other words, if you have the latest upgrade, you already have Enigma. However, the source files will continue to be available from their traditional home here on deviantArt. In addition, this is still the only place to get the "special features" components.

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Update: Enigma 2.6 (1 November 09)

The list of changes this time is kind of huge. As always, a complete changelog is in the ZIP. Most of the changes are either a) natural extensions of what was already here, or b) taking advantage of the latest upgrades for Rainmeter itself. For Enigma itself, there are four that I find most exciting:

• All of the images, documents, etc. have been moved to a new folder called "Resources." Each skin file calls upon those resources by an absolute filepath. Because of this, it's now ridiculously easy to move, rename, and copy the skins however you want, without having to worry about breaking them.

• Along the same lines, all of the variables related to personal settings - weather code, Gmail password, etc - have been moved to a single file called UserVariables, which is created the first time you run the config tool. You are free to add your own variables to this file, which is called by every single skin using Rainmeter's new "include" statements, and you're welcome to have your own skins make use of them.

• Using a bit of clever coding, you can now launch the instructions, config tool, and support thread directly from the context menu, in "Enigma\Resources," as if they were 'skins' themselves.

• Finally, and most intriguing, to me: most of the Taskbar-style and "Mini"-style skins are now using a single common stylesheet file, which defines virtually every aspect of their visual appearance; the skins contain only pure data. Because of this, you can swap out these stylesheets with your own, and the changes will be automatically applied to those 40+ skins. Although this concept is still in a primitive state, my plan, in the near future, is to start taking submissions for user-made stylesheets as a way to show off the creative power that the system offers. These styles will be collected and released in a separate package. I'll post a journal entry with more details when the time comes.

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Update: Enigma 2.5 (7 August 09)

• Enigma is now the default skin for Rainmeter. It is available immediately after installing.
• No more code editing required: a new Configuration tool manages your personal settings, like Google account login, weather code and feed URLs, from a GUI interface.
• Sidebars and themes now scale to your screen resolution automatically.
• Reader skins now support RSS, Atom, Gmail inbox and Twitter.
• Music skin gets iTunes song information automatically; CD Art Display no longer required.
• Multiple new skins, including a miniature calendar, system uptime, wireless signal strength, recycle bin manager, and even your local sunrise/sunset times.
• Templates are now accessible from the built-in theme manager.
• Complete compatibility with Windows Vista and 7. (Your data is no longer stored in Program Files, which eliminates problems with UAC.)
• New visual options, such as text shadows, transformation matrices and improved anti-aliasing.

After removing some unused and redundant images, the download is actually smaller than the previous version was.

Finally, there is now an official Enigma Support thread on the Rainmeter forums.

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Update: Enigma 2.1 (21 March 09)

A small update - a very small update - based on common problems and criticisms from 2.0.
• Setup program now obeys your computer's unique Program Files directory, so those of you having problems on non-English systems should be fine now.
• NET Icon finally fixed. Turns out I just had to add a MaxValue setting. I can't remember who reminded me of this, but thank you very much.
• Reader now clears stuck links on mouseover, so you don't have to click it anymore. Thanks to moosatov for this idea.
• MoxaWeather's easier to switch to dark icons now; you can just change a number.
• Revised instructions in various places.

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Update: Wow. (25 February 09)

The DD, of course. It's quite a thing to check your account one morning and see 68 new messages. 'Tis an honor.

On a related note, thanks once again to Lifehacker for their continued support for this project. Quite frankly, it wouldn't be here without them.

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Update: Enigma 2.0 (20 February 09)

Action shot here.

As promised, this release is focused on making the theme cleaner, faster and easier on both the user and the system.

Major features:
• .EXE Installer
• GUI widget manager.
• Template configs - usable right out of the box.
• Black & white variants for every widget.
• Individual story links for the RSS Reader.
• Show/hide button for Sidebar.
• New mail indicator for Gmail Icon.
The download includes a complete changelog.

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Update: Thankses (6 January 09)

Thanks to Lifehacker for, I believe, the sixth feature of my work. And, since the favorites have stacked up faster than I can realistically reply to them all, thank you all very much for your approval and support.

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Update: Enigma 1.1 (3 January 09)

Action shot here.

I've added an RSS reader, Gmail notifier, a Calendar by ~limpet, graphical system/battery widgets using ecqlipse 2 icons, a tray clock replacement, a quick-edit button for Notes, and an app launcher that's way too much fun to play with.

I also reorganized everything that was here before. Hopefully it's a little more intuitive and easier to access.

All the instructions/credits are updated accordingly. (They also reflect the Creative Commons license.)

Finally, I removed most of the wallpapers, which cuts the download size in half.

Hope you like it. Feel free to cannibalize.

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About

As seen on Lifehacker. Instructions/troubleshooting included. The suite includes the following materials:

Skins & Themes

The heart of Enigma. Developed, revised and expanded over more than a year, these skins meet Rainmeter's highest standards of efficiency, functionality and design - as a result of which, they are now bundled with the latest version of Rainmeter itself.

Samurize Config

Enigma was first created as a simple config for Serious Samurize, an application similar to Rainmeter. These minimalistic original files are still available.

Arcs

A popular companion skin for Enigma, in both Rainmeter and Samurize flavors.

Visage

Users of Enigma frequently like to use transparency in their desktop designs. This tiny tray utility lets you adjust the transparency of any window, or the Windows taskbar.

Launchy Skin

A much-requested accessory, this tiny skin will make Launchy fit the Enigma style.

CD Art Display Styles

In the old days, because Rainmeter could not display song information from iTunes by itself, Enigma used to include these styles for the popular C.A.D. skin, Pure Adium.

Wallpaper

A complimentary wallpaper, Nexus.

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Credits

• ecqlipse 2 icons by chrfb
• NOOTO VS & CleanGlass VS by lassekongo
• H.E.A.V.E.N by burnsplayguitar
• Pure Adium CAD by Nevezen
• Rainmeter Logo Packs by kenz0
• Rainmeter Calendar by limpet
• MoxaWeather by moxamax
• MoonShine by benjam and jER
• RainConfigure by JSMorley
• Blackface clock by unknown author.

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Preview background from InterfaceLIFT. Visual style by lassekongo83.