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Share your today's watchface / watchface making process [Mi Band]
Posted: 29 Aug 2020, 08:10
by Testament
Hi , I am testament here ,
I am starting a challenge for you all , this challenge is allowed for both mi band 5 and mi band 4 users .
The challenge is that -
You have too share your daily watchfaces that you are using , you can also tell your favorite ones and can also discuss the badass ones . You can discuss about bugs here also .****NOTE - for only devices mi band 4 and 5 .
Thanks bye.
Everyone can also share their own originally created watchfaces here.
And can also add making a watchface .
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 29 Aug 2020, 09:32
by diopter
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 29 Aug 2020, 10:52
by urieleugenio
Right now I'm using this one (simplified, en ddmm version):
https://amazfitwatchfaces.com/mi-band-5/view/373
This other one was my go-to watch face until recently, and I made different versions with a more or less complex dial:
https://amazfitwatchfaces.com/mi-band-5/view/323
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 29 Aug 2020, 15:08
by Testament
You can also share how you make your own watchfaces in a detailed manner , other users can find this thread and it may help them
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 30 Aug 2020, 08:58
by Jackall Digital
I'm still using my WF Simplicity (Green) as it's easily visible even on the lowest brightness.
https://amazfitwatchfaces.com/mi-band-4/view/13569
For anyone that wants to know the ins and outs of making Mi Band 4 Watch Faces ( even tilted/angled ones), I have a playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... HST_ZN7moS
I would say most of what I say in the videos is still true for the Mi Band 5, but they did add some additional options and changed the syntax a little bit in some cases.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 30 Aug 2020, 15:56
by Testament
Any method all of you use to make watchfaces ?
Please tell .
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 30 Aug 2020, 20:52
by urieleugenio
I use Photoshop. I make different layers for each element, so that I can move them around until I'm happy with the result.
Then I crop the canvas and hide layers to save the images for each individual elements (like numbers 0-9 and such). I work with images without background when possible, so I can keep editing the file later on.
Finally, I use the Photoshop file to find the X,Y position for the elements.
For the JSON file, I just revise the files for existing watch faces, to see how the elements are coded.
BTW, some people leave unknown elements on the JSON files (for the weather icon, for example). I found the watch face works well without the unknown elements.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 31 Aug 2020, 08:55
by Testament
urieleugenio wrote: 30 Aug 2020, 20:52
I use Photoshop. I make different layers for each element, so that I can move them around until I'm happy with the result.
Then I crop the canvas and hide layers to save the images for each individual elements (like numbers 0-9 and such). I work with images without background when possible, so I can keep editing the file later on.
Finally, I use the Photoshop file to find the X,Y position for the elements.
For the JSON file, I just revise the files for existing watch faces, to see how the elements are coded.
BTW, some people leave unknown elements on the JSON files (for the weather icon, for example). I found the watch face works well without the unknown elements.
Any builder that you use to make watchfaces ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 31 Aug 2020, 09:39
by urieleugenio
Testament wrote: 31 Aug 2020, 08:55
Any builder that you use to make watchfaces ?
lvpokka's Mi Band 4 WF Tool (v1.4.2) and Mi Band 5 WF Tool (v2.1.5).
I saw he just released a v2.1.6 version but I didn't try it yet. I downloaded the ZIP file but Windows defender considered it malicious and removed it.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 31 Aug 2020, 09:58
by francesseSA
urieleugenio wrote: 31 Aug 2020, 09:39
Testament wrote: 31 Aug 2020, 08:55
Any builder that you use to make watchfaces ?
lvpokka's Mi Band 4 WF Tool (v1.4.2) and Mi Band 5 WF Tool (v2.1.5).
I saw he just released a v2.1.6 version but I didn't try it yet. I downloaded the ZIP file but Windows defender considered it malicious and removed it.
Can we use lumenvindex s watchface builder ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 31 Aug 2020, 10:21
by urieleugenio
Sure you can, but I never tried it. He's got only an MB4 version, and won't be making an MB5 version for now.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 31 Aug 2020, 14:54
by Testament
urieleugenio wrote: 31 Aug 2020, 10:21
Sure you can, but I never tried it. He's got only an MB4 version, and won't be making an MB5 version for now.
How to use Photoshop ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 31 Aug 2020, 15:27
by urieleugenio
I don't know where to start to explain, better look for tutorial videos online.
You can create or edit images, make text and so on.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 02:54
by francesseSA
Can we use other tools then using Photoshop or other similar programs ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 06:07
by urieleugenio
Sure. I know some people use Illustrator, or even paint. But I prefer to use Photoshop.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 06:47
by francesseSA
urieleugenio wrote: 01 Sep 2020, 06:07
Sure. I know some people use Illustrator, or even paint. But I prefer to use Photoshop.
Do you use the paid version ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 09:58
by Testament
What your today's watchface guys ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 11:59
by urieleugenio
francesseSA wrote: 01 Sep 2020, 06:47
Do you use the paid version?
Yup.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 13:39
by francesseSA
Any other program , please ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 13:39
by francesseSA
How to use the paid version ? I have purchased it , and can you please tell me how to use it , as I am new using it .
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 14:55
by urieleugenio
Start by unpacking an existing watch face, so you can see the elements and explore the code on the JSON file.
Then create your own design, or edit the one you downloaded by changing the background image or image elements, like time numbers and weather icons.
Finally, check the X,Y position for the elements on the JSON file to adjust them to your design, and pack the watch face.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 15:02
by francesseSA
urieleugenio wrote: 01 Sep 2020, 14:55
Start by unpacking an existing watch face, so you can see the elements and explore the code on the JSON file.
Then create your own design, or edit the one you downloaded by changing the background image or image elements, like time numbers and weather icons.
Finally, check the X,Y position for the elements on the JSON file to adjust them to your design, and pack the watch face.
Thanks , so I can do try this method in photoshop , am I right ?
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 15:08
by urieleugenio
I'll answer you by DM.
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 15:22
by francesseSA
Re: Share your today's watchface
Posted: 02 Sep 2020, 06:12
by Testament
How to change the .bin size or rearrange it ?