Skin Files
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When you see a skin, you are seeing only the surface. Behind the surface are several files that make up the complete skin. Technically speaking, a skin is a group of files, with each file containing a specific kind of information. Here are the types of files you can use to make up a complete skin.
| File type | Description |
|---|---|
| Skin Definition File | The master file that defines how the other files will be used. This is a text file and has a .wms file name extension. |
| Art Files | Art files that contain the graphic elements of your skin. These include bitmap, GIF, JPEG, and PNG files. |
| JScript Files | If you want to create more complicated responses to events, you can create script files using Microsoft JScript. These are text files and have a .js file name extension. |
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