[UI Panel - how to do it ?]

1 hour ago, semar said:

My goal is to draw a panel that resembles the one in the picture ( is a screenshot of the game "Command and Conquer" ).

 

Ahh - I thought you wanted to make a plugin image/interface. 

 

If you are looking on how to make buttons, there is a tutorial here.

The PDF should still have the original pictures intact.

 

It may be a good idea to take a look in the Tutorials thread, on how to make things using Paint.net

 

 

[UI Panel - how to do it ?]

You would first have to learn how to use/write code.  Please read here:  https://boltbait.com/pdn/CodeLab/help/tutorial.php

[Black & white Alpha]

32 minutes ago, americanpaddy said:

It's the Black & White Alpha+ that's missing --- I often used it. I went from 5.0.9 to 13 and saw the change.

 

Then you will need to download it from here:  https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/16643-dpys-plugin-pack-2014-05-04/

 

[lost trying to DL paintdotnet]

Try this:  https://www.dotpdn.com/downloads/pdn.html

[paint.net installation error 1618]

It's worth the try - but let's see what @Rick Brewster  or another Admin/Mod thinks first.

 

It's odd that the other tool didn't pick up anything 🙄

[paint.net installation error 1618]

You can rely on Windows Defender which is already on your computer.

 

Another person who had this problem did this: be sure to look at the hidden code:

 

 

[paint.net installation error 1618]

11 hours ago, timber_ridge said:

Hasn't had any issues besides trying to download PDN.

 

So the new computer can't download it either?

 

What virus ware are you using on your computer?  Hope it's not Norton!

[Cross Hatching From a Black And White Smooth Shaded Drawing]

@JAA There are a few ideas in this thread here.

[paint.net installation error 1618]

 Also this one called Rivo that should work too:  https://www.revouninstaller.com/revo-uninstaller-free-download/

[Create Rectangle with Rounded Corners in JPG Format]

Okay, you need to practice using layers ....... and to get used to what the "select" an image can do.

 

1.  On one layer, have your scanned image.

2.  Draw a rounded rectangle on a new layer: rectangle shape found in the shapes area, under basic shapes.

3.  With the magic wand, select the inside of the rectangle.  Check flood mode (in the upper bar on the canvas) is set to 'contiguous'.

4.  Move to the image layer and use Ctrl + I on the keyboard, which will invert the selection.

5.  Then hit Crop to selection - or just  hit delete.

6.  Uncheck the rectangle layer and flatten.

7.  Use AA's Assistant to clean up.

 

But, remember that saving as .png will retain transparency.

 

[Create Rectangle with Rounded Corners in JPG Format]

Another way, because jpg is not transparent, is to draw a rounded rectangle, slightly smaller than your scanned image then:

 

1. select inside the rectangle.

2. go to the image, then hit delete.

3. hide your rectangle layer and flatten.

4.  Use AA's Assistant to clean up.

[how to fill in paint.net without painting the borders of fill]

3 hours ago, fuser3000 said:

i wanna make an outfit for my character to be yellow, but i don't want it to fill the black outlines of the character

 

You could also fill it by using a new layer

 

[Error installing Paint.NET - Windows 11]

You could also try the offline installer:  https://github.com/paintdotnet/release/releases

 

[Black & white Alpha]

4 hours ago, americanpaddy said:

just downloaded 5.0.13 and I see where Black and White Alpha is not listed on the Adjustments tab. I used that frequently with line drawings. Is there an app to add or any work around available? TIA

 

As mentioned in the other thread, you will find it under Effects > Objects.  Not in Adjustments.

 

Or, perhaps you are looking for this one: 

 

[Filling against curve]

Here's how on one layer.

 

1. draw the line at #10.
2. Select the bottom and fill.  Duplicate and merge a few times.
3. AA's Assistant.
4. Select the top and fill.

 

[Filling against curve]

1 hour ago, ghope said:

Is there a way for me to achieve a sharp transition between the two colors?

 

Not on one layer.

 

Here is an example using a couple of Plugins.

 

1. draw the line in its own layer.
2. Select the bottom of the line
3. Make a new layer and fill the blue.
4. Go back to the line and select, make a new layer and fill with 2nd color.
5 Uncheck the line layer.
6. On both colors use the Plugin Blur Blend set at about 27.
7. Use AA's Assistant on both layers until you see a sharper edge on both.
8.Then go to "outline' and change the color accordingly on both layers until it fills up.

 

[How do I add a fade into background in just one part of the picture instead of the whole thing]

Hello and welcome @thriverWX 

 

Here is a video with one way:

 

 

[Filling against curve]

You could also:

 

1.  Draw your curve and fill the first color.

2.  Gaussian Blur.

3.  Fill the second half.

 

[How do I create a word-wall? (formerly: How do you do this?)]

@Lha you can watch this video for example:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS2gniY-nsk

 

Instead of using Paste Alpha, you can also use this instead found in @BoltBait's pack:

 

[ShapeMaker - by the Dwarf Horde v1.7.0.4 (May 21, 2022)]

Yep - it's working fine for me - so far 😂

[Pattern for string art]

I must be blind - I only just noticed in the first post that there was a face 🤣

 

[Normalize and Egalize]

11 minutes ago, Numero7 Mojeangering said:

Please update your zip file such that it is not detected by chrome or windows as a virus.

 

 

The author @PhilipLB, on his first attempt at a Plugin, has not logged in since 2008, so he's unlikely to see this request. 

 

However, I have downloaded it and run it through my Malware and it is safe

[Pattern for string art]

You could draw a circle and fill it with diagonal lines, then use @Red ochre's Cobweb Plugin:

 

[Needed : a Color Correction plug-in with Individual Hue Slide-Controls....]

13 hours ago, hypercat said:

hue slide-controls

 

Perhaps this Plugin may be of help: 

 

[My First PDN Creation]

Welcome to the Pictorium @Emerald Angel   A very pretty swirl indeed