From: Martin D. <dr...@mu...> - 2001-06-01 16:53:07
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On Thu 31. May 2001 21:42, you wrote: > > Here is one dilemma if write text into texture with aliasing or without > > This is one of the drawbacks to doing everything in gimp. I prefer > using a vector graphics program for stuff with markings. I just > use gimp for the final preparation. > I don't see any advance of using vector graphic. You must it render at some resolution one time. IMHO when you scale down it doesn't look better when you use vector graphics. On other side I can't use xfig. I look at it when you talk about it, but I don't understand how to use it for instrument generating. BTW I made one script-fu for Gimp which could little help in doing Dials. http://www.musicabona.com/martin/dial.scm > > This is an area where you would have to find an acceptable compromise > to compensate for limitations of the system(see above). I wouldn't > get too pent up over it. Putting too fine a point on things can be > counterproductive. > > > Could you give one special atention if central black ring correctly shade > > the needle. > > > > > [more comments will follow, time permitting] > > > > I welcome any suggestions. What I only want is realistic look with all > > details. I want all details also if you couldn't read them at default > > resolution (+100 points for zoom). > > Take a lesson from Dave Cornish and don't let the limitations of the > system beat you. He was working on land use textures and burned out > on FG because he couldn't match reality. As I sad before. I want to have all markings and if possiblly all details like in real Aircraft, although you can't read all markings, but when you remember the reality you can easy read unreadable marking. Zoom also should help. I have nothing to Idea to have two version of panel. One which match FAA criteria and second nearly photorealistic. If I understand what is needed I could help with this. Reagrds, Madr -- Martin Dressler e-mail: dr...@mu... http://www.musicabona.com/ |