Icon images for systems

citizengodden · Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:12 am

I've been trying to create an icon for a different system.

I'm having problems with the image though. I've created a .png file with transparency, of dimensions 200x150. The problem is, in mGalaxy the image is squashed to what looks like half that size. I've tried interlaced/compressed combinations but nothing seems to help to get it displayed in it's "correct" size.

Any ideas?

Aeliss · Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:23 pm

Yeah.

Same problem for me. Lot of problems to make a correct size for icon. The defaut size 200*150 not working everytime for me.
Wii icon 120*120
3do icon 500*234
PS2 400*355

Almost the same ration W/H (1.2 1.3)but not all sizes are working, forced to make several tries up to find correct display.

There is a special tips i have missed ?

Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:57 pm

There is a special tips i have missed ?

None!
That's strange...my icons come from Photoshop, size 200*150, format PNG-24

Anyway, as I always add new systems (and icon) on request or free submission, simply tell me the system/icon that you want and I'll send you the "official" one!

Aeliss · Sun Jul 07, 2013 4:26 pm

Hu, I need lot of icons, mines are ugly ^^. I take them on wiki (always on png=24 with transparent background) but the resize transformation is not terrible.

There will not new icons in the future version ?

Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:57 pm

There will not new icons in the future version ?

All icons that one can find for the systems listed on http://www.mgalaxy.com/tutorial_emulators.html...this windows is already up to date!

Stefan · Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:47 pm

i use photoshop too, atm. never has problem with any png,
i have now more than 20 emus (some others there are not supp. here atm), maybe i can help with someone icon ... ? tell me your missings ...

Edit: here a .zip, my used (others too) icons ...

2.Edit: oh, a new Emulator-Settings page ... there are more new icons ... but not in 4.1. ? (@admin)
Dreamcast missing, and GB Color

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citizengodden · Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:17 am

That is very strange! I was expecting a "Oh yeah - it has to be interlaced" or something

I'm using CS6 - what version are people using that works correctly? I've included the PNG file here. The forum wouldn't let me upload the PSD unfortunately. It would be interesting if it displays correctly on some systems but not others - could point to a bug

Could people try it on their version of mGalaxy and let me know what happens?

It's for the Atari 7800 BTW

EDIT: Here's the code to put in Systems.xml (using MESS) - just change your paths of course

Code: Select all

 <System>
    <Name>Atari 7800</Name>
    <AppPath>C:\Games\Emulation\MESS\mess64.exe</AppPath>
    <RomPath>C:\Games\Emulation\MESS\software\a7800</RomPath>
    <SnapPath>C:\Games\Emulation\EmuAssets\Atari_7800\Snap</SnapPath>
    <VidPath />
    <Emu selected="0">
      <Cmd id="0" name="MESS" value="a7800 -cart "%path\%file%ext" %volume -skip_gameinfo -nowindow" />
    </Emu>
    <Ext selected="0">
      <Suf id="0" value=".a78" />
      <Suf id="1" value=".zip" />
    </Ext>
    <Active>True</Active>
  </System>

Stefan · Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:48 am

... i use CS 2, and save as PNG-24, transparency ... thats all.
atm. i cant test your image on mGalaxy, but it looks clean and good ...

Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:30 pm

No, that's not a bug in mGalaxy

I've loaded your icon and it appears that your RESOLUTION is not good!
It's actually of 240pixels/inch (ready to print) when it should be of 72pixels/inch (for screen display purpose)

Image > Image Size... > Uncheck 'Resample Image' > Type '72' in the 'Resolution' field

Then, be sure that your file is saved like this:

File > Save for Web... > Select 'PNG 24' > Save...

Once this is corrected your .png will display nicely

Aeliss · Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:45 pm

Nice ^^

Thx all

now I only miss the ps2, Pc engine (not turbograph, the white), the 3DO and the taitoX.

citizengodden · Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:49 pm

Ahhh Thank-you! I'll test and report back.

citizengodden · Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:12 pm

Awesome - Well firstly I saved as 72 DPI and it showed as being too big! It's still a little confusing, but using the "save for web..." and selecting PNG-24 got it to display perfectly. Great job!! ;D

I'm now available to do any PNGs you need! If you find yourself a bit snowed-under with development, let me know and I'll happily create PNGs for any systems you need

Stefan · Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:58 pm

Aeliss, here is your PS2 icon ... i hope, you dont want the pink-edition

( maybe yes, i made one for you ... ;D )

Hmm, PS2, i has tried a emu last year, now there are a good emu avaiable, and a good game ?
I mean - for me - a game at PS2, that is very good to play in an arcade cab.
i know, PS2 have many games ...

and what is TAITO X ?

citizengodden · Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:07 pm

Beat me to it Stefan!

Warrants a new thread, sure, but how does the PS2 play for you on your rigs? I've been meaning to get GT3 A-Spec running but I'm put off by the specs needed! Would be cheaper to spend £40 on a second hand PS2 and GT3 I think

Stefan · Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:20 pm

i have a ps2 too

a Wii too, and "Dolphin" in Cab

... i love this crazy moments, to show that for other people, what is possible with a little arcade cab 8)

but i will upgrade my cab with anything that is nicely playable ;D

Yes, a new thread, Aeliss, or 2:
PS2
and this "Taito X" ... ?

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