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Icon images for systems
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:12 am
by citizengodden
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?
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:23 pm
by Aeliss
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 ?
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:57 pm
by mgalaxy
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!
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 4:26 pm
by Aeliss
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 ?
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:57 pm
by mgalaxy
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!
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:47 pm
by Stefan
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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Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:17 am
by citizengodden
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
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<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>
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:48 am
by Stefan
... 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 ...
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:30 pm
by mgalaxy
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
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:45 pm
by Aeliss
Nice ^^
Thx all
now I only miss the ps2, Pc engine (not turbograph, the white), the 3DO and the taitoX.
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:49 pm
by citizengodden
Ahhh Thank-you! I'll test and report back.
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:12 pm
by citizengodden
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
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:58 pm
by Stefan
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 ?
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:07 pm
by citizengodden
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
Re: Icon images for systems
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:20 pm
by Stefan
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" ... ?
( mGalaxy Admin: you should built-in a chat here at your page
)