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Re: {PATCH] Icon tweaks

 

Not entirely sure which OS you are using, but LightShot [1] is fantastic at
being able take pictures of menus on Windows. (It works on Mac also)

[1] https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html

On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 3:55 PM, John Beard <john.j.beard@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> And here are the same images with the changed icons highlighted, maybe
> not everyone loves spot-the-difference puzzles that much!
>
> Some icons are hidden in menus which I don't seem to be able to screenshot.
>
> Cheers,
>
> John
>
> On Sat, Feb 11, 2017 at 5:37 AM, John Beard <john.j.beard@xxxxxxxxx>
> 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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