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Re: [ECS] New bulb icons Mark Gilmore Fri, 05 Mar 1999 22:55:30 -0800

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Now this is the kind of problem I LIKE :-).
Carl, So as to avoid redundant work, I would
suggest that you take a look at what Steve has
done and coordinate with him (rauco@voicenet.com).
Don't feel obligated though - only if you have
the time.

Carl Keyes wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> 
> How many dim levels do you need for the icons?
> I'll get on it.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Carl
> 
> Mark Gilmore wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> > Steve Rauco (graphics artist & new ECS user) has
> > been kind enough to create new bulb icons.
> > They need something, but I'm not sure what to
> > suggest. So I have uploaded them to ECSB.ZIP
> > in hopes of getting your feedback.
> >
> > To review them with ECS:
> > 1) Download ECSB.ZIP
> >    (click "BETA SOFTWARE" at bottom of web page).
> > 2) Backup ECS/ICONS/BULB*.BMP
> > 3) Unzip ECSB.ZIP in ECS/ICONS
> >
> > Two major questions are whether the % text should
> > appear in the icon, and if we should stick with my
> > original approach of "filling" the bulb as it gets
> > brighter. The new bulbs simply get brighter, which
> > is great, but this introduces a background/contrast
> > problem (bulb disappears when dim). Maybe an OUTLINE
> > of the bulb ?
> >
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
> > omnip@usit.net
> > http://www.usit.com/omnip

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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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