Question On Icon Packager
Monday, March 1, 2004 by MindlessPuppet | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I was curious what the largest icon size is. It seems to be 72, but I recall when I released CrudeMetals 2 some people were asking for 128x128 icons. I've started work on an icon set for the GUI Olympics and I would really hate to be wasting my time making 128x128 icons if they aren't supported.
MindlessPuppet
Reply #2 Monday, March 1, 2004 3:41 PM
Reply #2 Monday, March 1, 2004 3:41 PM
Yeah I Didn't Think Many Would... I Suppose It May Be A Waste Of Time For The Few That Will Use It.
MadPyro
Reply #3 Monday, March 1, 2004 3:50 PM
Reply #3 Monday, March 1, 2004 3:50 PM
oops. shouldnt have said the last part, as for me, i would make it in 128 first and size it down one size at a time to preserve the quality.
MindlessPuppet
Reply #4 Monday, March 1, 2004 4:05 PM
Reply #4 Monday, March 1, 2004 4:05 PM
Well That Was What I Intended to Do, But So Much Of The Detail Is Lost By The Time I Get To 32 That It Just Looks Bad. So I Was Drawing A Seperate Icon For 128x128 - 72x72, 64x64 - 32x32, and 16x16.
Essencay
Reply #5 Monday, March 1, 2004 7:01 PM
Reply #5 Monday, March 1, 2004 7:01 PM
People using IconX, which is part of DesktopX can use large icons on their desktop. I use 96bit which expands to 128bit when you mouseover the icon. 
I think it would be important to include the full gamut of sizes in your icons
I think it would be important to include the full gamut of sizes in your icons
azdruid
Reply #6 Monday, March 1, 2004 7:09 PM
Reply #6 Monday, March 1, 2004 7:09 PM
I'd go for the 128 size. Personally, I like to use the high resolution graphics with IconX and other apps.
Shameless Designs
Reply #7 Monday, March 1, 2004 9:46 PM
Reply #7 Monday, March 1, 2004 9:46 PM
I agree that 128 bit should be included for the IconX users out there. Quite a few icon authors also include the .png files for those using Object Dock as well. I doubt if that would make a difference in the GUIO's but it might make the package more popular among the general public. Just a suggestion, and good luck in the competition.
Frogboy
Reply #8 Monday, March 1, 2004 10:38 PM
Reply #8 Monday, March 1, 2004 10:38 PM
MindlessPuppet, very excited to see what sorts of things you come up with. You have a knack for creativity!
MindlessPuppet
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 12:48 AM
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 12:48 AM
Ha, thanks Frogboy, Unfortunately That Creativity Tends To Cause Me Not To Finish Things In A Timing Manor :/.
Stockholm Syndrome
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 4:11 AM
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 4:11 AM
Please please make 128! I actually do use them and usually don't download the package if it doesn't include that size. p
Can't wait to see them, your skins are cool
Can't wait to see them, your skins are cool
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Reply #1 Monday, March 1, 2004 3:29 PM