ICON creation > 16 x 16 > Suggestions/tips please

[Nostaw]

I haven't read the *entire* thread, just throwing my 2 cents in:

- Open an new view (Window > New View) and move that new window aside. Watch that new window in 100% view (16 by 16 pixel). You can use the Windows Magnifier (or any other tool) to have a look what the 16x16 pixel icon looks like while you modify the Xara icon.

- Make sure when using lines, the line with is 1 pixel. I made a simple template. See the top layer named "Pixel Grid". When drawing lines, always draw exactly on the black or white grid, not inbetween(!), this will cause blur.

Vector pixelling is so much fun

[jclements]

Nostow:

Great example and template. I am going to store it in my templates directory ... just in case.

Also like the way you "subdivided" your layers.

Question: Do you change your view quality/anti-aliasing setting when exporting?

John

[Nostaw]

Hey John, glad the template was somewhat useful to you.

Question: Do you change your view quality/anti-aliasing setting when exporting?

I always leave the quality 100% when exporting and choose option "minimise visible anti-aliasing" in the export options.

[Jon G]

I mentioned the scrollbar because I forgot to put them in the images :-)

Yes the theme is a windows port of Max Rudberg's Milk 2.0 theme for OS X
http://lennard.deviantart.com/art/Milk-2-0-5420575

You have to have the Uxtheme patcher to make install it.

Marc

Thanks a lot! I've had my XP patched for some time but haven't found many serious themes.

cheers,

Jon