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Re: {PATCH] Icon tweaks

 

While we are at it, what about making the line graphic icon such that
it matches the style of the arc and circle?  That is making it not
dashed, and add anchor point indicators? Just an idea.  But beaware
that it is really a dashed line in eeschema...

2017-02-10 22:43 GMT+01:00 Chris Pavlina <pavlina.chris@xxxxxxxxx>:
> Nice, subtle improvements. I'm in favor.
>
> On Sat, Feb 11, 2017 at 05:37:53AM +0800, John Beard wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a few tweaks to some icons in Pcbnew and Eeschema. These are
>> mostly minor tweaks that are intended to make the icons match a little
>> better and give a more uniform look and feel:
>>
>> https://code.launchpad.net/~john-j-beard/kicad/+git/kicad/+ref/icons
>>
>> * Pixel align a few icons to make then crisper when displayed
>> * Redraw all the zoom icons to be crisper and flatter. The zoom to fit
>> (Home) icon is now a sort of reticle rather than a pair of square
>> brackets as text.
>> * Redraw console icon to be flat to match other existing icons.
>> * Mute some very bright colours, especially the green-legged module
>> icons - use the zone icons as a guide for the colour brightness.
>>
>> Attached are screen shots of pcbnew and eeschema, where you can see
>> some of the icons.
>>
>> I know icons and UI subjects in general are very subjective and
>> personal, so I'd welcome input!
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> John
>
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