Axialis IconWorkshop 5.01 update now available.
Wednesday, September 4, 2002 by mormegil | Discussion: WinCustomize News
If you already own Axialis IconWorkshop 5.0 the update is now available for free. GO Get it now, if you don’t an you have any interest in making Icons this is the program for you. Axialis home page http://www.axialis.com/
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joetheblow
Reply #2 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 8:04 PM
Reply #2 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 8:04 PM
I really need to get this thing. It looks great.
mormegil
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 8:13 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 8:13 PM
I give it a 9.9 out of 10, I still want to be able to save Mac Icons.
paxx
Reply #4 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 9:10 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 9:10 PM
How does it compare to MicroAngelo? What are the pros of IconWorkshop over Microangelo?
mormegil
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 9:27 PM
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 9:27 PM
I have not used MicroAngelo in years, but I would say go get the 30day trial and give it a try.
ama02
Reply #6 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 10:51 PM
Reply #6 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 10:51 PM
Wow...this is *really* strange...but, before you even posted this article, I visited their site earlier today. I wondered if this program was being used by any of the artists here...so I logged in to WC to ask about the program in the Message Board... 
haha! Guess I don't need to ask now!
This program looks VERY interesting! I have never created a skin or an icon...would you recommend this to a beginner (somewhat fast learner)?? Also..they offer a personal or corporate version...with corporate having a handful of additional features. They also mention the ability to work with Mac icons as well.
This is a real coincidence! But glad to see this topic at the top of the news page!
haha! Guess I don't need to ask now!This program looks VERY interesting! I have never created a skin or an icon...would you recommend this to a beginner (somewhat fast learner)?? Also..they offer a personal or corporate version...with corporate having a handful of additional features. They also mention the ability to work with Mac icons as well.
This is a real coincidence! But glad to see this topic at the top of the news page!
JamMeister33
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 11:11 PM
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 11:11 PM
I used this for 30 days and was not impressed. 
ama02
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 11:31 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 11:31 PM
What were you not impressed with? Is there another program that you prefer?
mormegil
Reply #9 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:16 AM
Reply #9 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:16 AM
That is a good question? What is it you did not like?
I like it because I do most of my work in Corel (In a vector format) and save them as PNG's or PSD files then I can us Icon Workshop to do all the compiling for me. It is surprisingly accurate
I like it because I do most of my work in Corel (In a vector format) and save them as PNG's or PSD files then I can us Icon Workshop to do all the compiling for me. It is surprisingly accurate
mormegil
Reply #10 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:17 AM
Reply #10 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:17 AM
And it has good tools (IMO) to do any last minute pixel pushing
Frogboy
Reply #11 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:29 AM
Reply #11 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:29 AM
This looks pretty impressive. Just one thing, next time someone argues how our software isn't worth the price, bear in mind that programs like this cost more than all of Object Desktop combined.
That said, I'll probably be registering it. 
That said, I'll probably be registering it.
ama02
Reply #12 Thursday, September 5, 2002 1:14 AM
Reply #12 Thursday, September 5, 2002 1:14 AM
I don't have Photoshop 
...but I do have Paintshop Pro 7...have to start somewhere.
I checked out the Microangelo site...but it did not have any screenshots of the program's UI *sigh* At least Icon Workshop has a decent online tutorial.
Thanks for the input everyone...
...but I do have Paintshop Pro 7...have to start somewhere.I checked out the Microangelo site...but it did not have any screenshots of the program's UI *sigh* At least Icon Workshop has a decent online tutorial.
Thanks for the input everyone...
Carlitus
Reply #13 Thursday, September 5, 2002 8:13 AM
Reply #13 Thursday, September 5, 2002 8:13 AM
mormegil, about saving to Mac icons ... only the time (little time ) will get this feature to Icon Workshop
... only the time (little time ) will get this feature to Icon Workshop
paxx
Reply #14 Thursday, September 5, 2002 8:14 AM
Reply #14 Thursday, September 5, 2002 8:14 AM
I don't make much icons as I'm not very talented at it, but when I do, I make them in Photoshop, export them as transparent PNGs. Microangelo can import transparent PNGs as well as IconWorkshop it seems. I guess they come down to the same. And their prices compare as well.
One thing I've always wished Microangelo had is layers. Can IconWorkshop use layers of some sort? For exmaple, I have a basic icon image, but I can superimpose on top of it a different image and be able to edit that top image seperatly from the bottom one? (think of the different folder icons in Windows, if you could use the same basic icon at the bottom, and just add different elements on top: MY Documents,My Pictures, My Music, etc.).
One thing I've always wished Microangelo had is layers. Can IconWorkshop use layers of some sort? For exmaple, I have a basic icon image, but I can superimpose on top of it a different image and be able to edit that top image seperatly from the bottom one? (think of the different folder icons in Windows, if you could use the same basic icon at the bottom, and just add different elements on top: MY Documents,My Pictures, My Music, etc.).
mormegil
Reply #15 Thursday, September 5, 2002 10:02 AM
Reply #15 Thursday, September 5, 2002 10:02 AM
Try the triel vesion, I dont use Photoshop to make icons but I know he has added psd layer suport to some degree.
JamMeister33
Reply #16 Thursday, September 5, 2002 11:03 AM
Reply #16 Thursday, September 5, 2002 11:03 AM
I've been using Microangelo for a couple of years and the only advantage over it that I saw was the ability to convert Apple icons to WinXP format.
Koasati
Reply #17 Thursday, September 5, 2002 11:41 AM
Reply #17 Thursday, September 5, 2002 11:41 AM
I've been invited to join the beta testers group at Axialis, and I'll be pushing for layer support in IconWorkshop, along with other features I'd like to see in the editor.
mormegil....why aren't you in the group? Have they failed to invite you? A big mistake on their part if they haven't.
mormegil....why aren't you in the group? Have they failed to invite you? A big mistake on their part if they haven't.
mormegil
Reply #18 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:24 PM
Reply #18 Thursday, September 5, 2002 12:24 PM
I am, I am just havent been to visiable. You know me SHY. 
Koasati
Reply #19 Thursday, September 5, 2002 4:30 PM
Reply #19 Thursday, September 5, 2002 4:30 PM
This looks pretty impressive. Just one thing, next time someone argues how our software isn't worth the price, bear in mind that programs like this cost more than all of Object Desktop combined.
Brad.... sorry, but that argument won't fly......... Axialis offers a LIFETIME of upgrades as compared to 1 year.
James Marx.... how's that for an added advantage over Microangelo?
mormegil...don't be SHY, speak up! Carlitus and I, have got your back..
Brad.... sorry, but that argument won't fly......... Axialis offers a LIFETIME of upgrades as compared to 1 year.
James Marx.... how's that for an added advantage over Microangelo?
mormegil...don't be SHY, speak up! Carlitus and I, have got your back..
Carlitus
Reply #20 Thursday, September 5, 2002 6:09 PM
Reply #20 Thursday, September 5, 2002 6:09 PM
The reality was this: for creating icons before, i used some Bitmap program. I created the different sizes (as png) needed with a action, saving them always on the same folder. I drag this pngs on a specific folder (ie: 'My Computer') While is opened Icon Sushi (freeware), i drag inside it the pngs, then click Create 'Multiple Icon', and the ico file as created. This is my prior way to create a icon.
With IW this step reduces to two clicks (WITH THE SAME QUALITY, boys, not as said someone in the MB). This is a new 5.01 feature.
There's a lot of iconizing and managing icons programs, but IW deserves a try.
And is very recommended for port icons by Mac platforms. Maybe converting to mac icons will be released soon, the Axialis developpers are very actives!
With IW this step reduces to two clicks (WITH THE SAME QUALITY, boys, not as said someone in the MB). This is a new 5.01 feature.
There's a lot of iconizing and managing icons programs, but IW deserves a try.
And is very recommended for port icons by Mac platforms. Maybe converting to mac icons will be released soon, the Axialis developpers are very actives!
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Reply #1 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 8:03 PM