ShapeMaker - by the Dwarf Horde (Jan 30th, 2016)

[TechnoRobbo]

Find the most recent version here:

 

ShapeMaker

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) Shapes

Lines and Curves for PDN 4.0.6 +  

    

Version 1.2.3+ 

Fix for HDPI Zoom and UI scaling

 

 

Change Log

Hidden Content:

Version 1.2.1+ adds

Fix for Circle Macro Crash

Version 1.2.1+ adds

Updated Manuals

New Grid for easier alignment.

Cubic Spline Macro Button

 Close Individual Path & Close Contiguous Paths 

2 new WYSIWYG handle markers:

Triangle marker for contiguous lines link

Box marker for Paths closure

Path List prefixes:

"Z"  and "MZ" indications for Close Path

Node (nub) and Path count in Status Bar

4X & 8X Zoom

bug fixes

(Special Thanks to Rick Brewster for the cubic spline code

based on the works of Oleg V. Polikarpotchkin)

 

Version 1.0.6+ adds 4X Zoom and more ToolTips

Version 1.0.5+ Fixes Smooth Quadratic Bug

Version 1.0.3+ HDPI Updated -

Special Thanks to Midora for helping with the testing.

 

 

The Dwarf Horde

Rob Tauler (TechnoRobbo) - Code Lead, Design

John Robbins (Red Ochre) - Graphics Lead, Design

Scott Stringer (Ego Eram Reputo) - Documentation Lead, Design

David Issel (BoltBait) - Beta Testing, Design

 

Foreword

The ShapeMaker plugin is a tool which facilitates the creation of SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) Shapes,

Lines and Curves.

The tool itself uses a WYSIWYG interface where Lines, Curves and entire Paths can be created and

manipulated using just the mouse. Knowledge of the complex SVG structure is not required.

ShapeMaker will create all that complex stuff for you and generate the Shape, code, or a complete

reusable file.

 

Why did we write this plugin?

We wanted to create an easy-to-use click-and-drag interface which could create custom Shapes that

paint.net itself could reuse via the new Shapes tool. That's right. Paint.net 4.0.6+ allows the user to

add their own Shapes to the Shapes tool set. Not only can ShapeMaker Shapes be reused, the valid

SVG generated can be pasted into HTML documents for modern browsers to render.

 

We hope you like ShapeMaker!

 

 

 

Video Tutorials

http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/32198-shapemaker-tutorials/?p=430223

[TechnoRobbo]

Links to Manuals have been fixed. 

 

Make sure you give the entire Dwarf Horde their +1's, I did not and could not do this alone. 

[Pratyush]

It's the Game Changer Plugin, TR. ? If yes, then it's really is game changer.

 

EDIT: Where's sticky? It should be sticky. It must be sticky

Edited August 3, 2015 by Pratyush

[TechnoRobbo]

PDN 4.0.6 is the Game Changer - this is a tool to help it along

[Rick Brewster]

Really cool stuff! I'll add a link to the 4.0.6 sticky post, and later I'll try and get a blog post mentioning this.

[sashwilko]

This is really neat, thank you dwarf horde, the gui is impressive and the ability to read pdf's within the plugin is a nice addition.

[Red ochre]

Hurray! - it's free atlast

[Ego Eram Reputo]

Pinned

 

I'm loath to pin stuff when I've been a part of the developing team - but this plugin deserves it.

 

This has truly been a team effort. @TechnoRobbo, @Red ochre, @BoltBait and myself are delighted with how ShapeMaker has turned out. Hopefully you'll all like it too and find it not only fun to use but useful  as well.

 

Thanks also to @Rick Brewster for his hints and tips as we neared the finishing line.

 

(I wonder if we need a Shape thread for created shapes?)

 

[TechnoRobbo]

FYI I just combined the help files in the zip - since they are required for install.

 

 

 

I wonder if we need a Shape thread for created shapes?

I think that's cool idea

[Red ochre]

 

(I wonder if we need a Shape thread for created shapes?)

Good idea!

[midora]

OK. someone has to be the grinch ;-) And I'm in fear nobody else will do it.

 

It's perfect that we are getting this functionality in paint.net. But the UI is just a hack (IMHO).

And I'm not talking about that it is not working in HighDPI.

[BoltBait]

I'm trying to read your mind, but something's blocking me.

Maybe you could explain what you don't like so that it could be addressed.

[midora]

Come on, you know Windows and paint.net ui and guidelines.

 

This is a cluster of controls and it looks like that the main design goal is to use a minimum amount of space.

Strange color of button states. No hovering state or focus of controls. Tab order who knows.

Standard usage of mouse buttons who cares.

...

[BoltBait]

Well, if you don't care to use the Shape Maker plugin, perhaps you'd like to design your shapes manually.

Here is a tutorial to get you started: http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/32101-h

[midora]

Thanks for taking the time to provide this tutorial.

 

But the UI issue is something different.

There are reasons to provide UIs in a standardized way.

One reason is to support handicapped people.

[TechnoRobbo]

I am working on the HDPI scaling 

[midora]

The HighDPI thing is more or less cosmetic.

[TechnoRobbo]

Version 1.0.1 Ready for Download

Version 1.0.1+ HDPI fix. Undo Bug Fix

[midora]

The position of the controls is better now in HighDPI. The controls at the right are still covered a little bit by the window frame.

I guess the window size is not scaled. So the window has the size of the color tool window and all texts are much too small.

[TechnoRobbo]

 

The position of the controls is better now in HighDPI. The controls at the right are still covered a little bit by the window frame.

I guess the window size is not scaled. So the window has the size of the color tool window and all texts are much too small.

 

I'll tweak the text size and widen the form. 

[TechnoRobbo]

Version 1.0.2 uploaded

Increase Form Size and adjusts fonts for HDPI 

[midora]

Same HighDPI issues.

[BoltBait]

How about giving us a screen shot of what you're seeing?

[midora]

I have sent PMs to TR including screenshots before the HighDPI issue popped up in this thread (for all versions).

But I can add it here too. Typically I prefer PMs for errors.

 

 

If you are using a screen with a scaling different to 2.5 the image may be much to large in the browser.

Typically I'm reducing the size of screenshots to 40% before I post them. But the Colors window shows you the relation.

Edited August 6, 2015 by midora

[BoltBait]

All of the controls are visible and not overlapping.

So, it looks like your issue is that the drawing area is very small.