Text Window v1.4 (July 5, 2018)

[toe_head2001]

Text Window

Effects -> Text Formations -> Text Window

 

Description

Used to repeat text to create word images.

 

Screenshots

 

Notes

If you do not intend to repeat the text, please use the Text tool as seen below.

Spoiler

 

Change Log

v1.4 (July 5, 2018)

• Added: Russian translation by @ReMake is now included.
• Changed: The Font dropdown now defaults to the Arial font, rather than the first one in the list.

v1.3 (March 14, 2016)

• Changed: Unusable font are no longer listed in the UI, thus eliminating the "Font Error" messages.

v1.2 (Oct 6, 2015)

• Changed: Simplified the algorithm for cutting out the window text
• New: Added font styles (bold, italic, underline, strikeout)
• Changed: Moved some code into OnSetRenderInfo. Makes it faster and use less system memory

v1.1 (Aug 28, 2015)

• Fixed: Font error message is now modal
• Fixed: Background could be very slightly affected by the x Offset value if set to +1.0 (I had copy & pasted onto the wrong line without noticing...)

v1.0 (Aug 25, 2015)

• Initial release

 

Download

 

TextWindow.zip

 

Source Code

Source files and Git history

 

Edited July 6, 2018 by toe_head2001

[ReMake]

A wonderful effect!

 

I downloaded it and I hope I'll find a use for it.

 

Thank you toe_head2001!

[Maximilian]

Thanks for the source and the icon, toe_head!

 

EDIT: those interested can find Text Window v1.2 for Paint.NET 3.5.11 in post 21 further below.

Edited October 24, 2015 by Maximilian

[Maximilian]

This is so good for textual works! (the outlines within the text windows were done with TR's Quick Outliner)

 

 

 

[Seerose]

[toe_head2001]

.... the outlines within the text windows were done with TR's Quick Outliner

 

BoltBait's Outline Object would give a much better result in this case. Plus you don't need to make a selection before running it.

[Maximilian]

Yes, I know, but I decided to leave things as they are because I was in a moment when I was testing both new plugins. Since I plan to go on using this, I'll also make further tests with the other outlining plugins.

[homebrew]

a photoshop like effect very handy. you can then apply other effects (outline, drop shadow... without select).

A feature that fills a gap, should be native!

[ReMake]

I found a small problem.

 

If the user gets an error message and accidentally presses the Cancel button on the user interface -

 

 

as the result he gets the endless canceling process.

 

 

 

This is because the message box is not a child window of the UI.

 

For exit from this process, the user must click on Font Error in the Quick Launch bar and then click OK on the message box.

Edited August 27, 2015 by ReMake

[BoltBait]

Remake, that can be fixed by replacing:

MessageBox.Show("You can not use the font '" + this.Amount4.Name + "'.\n\nPlease choose a different font.", "Font Error");

With:

Form.ActiveForm.Invoke(new Action(delegate()
{
    MessageBox.Show("You can not use the font '" + this.Amount4.Name + "'.\n\nPlease choose a different font.", "Font Error");
}));

[ReMake]

...that can be fixed by replacing:

 

With:

 

Yes, it really solves a problem. BoltBait, thank You for this elegant solution.

[Eli]

I do not know if it is possible but an option to control the space between the lines would be nice. Perhaps a rotation option as well.

[toe_head2001]

I found a small problem. If the user gets an error message and accidentally presses the Cancel button on the user interface -as the result he gets the endless canceling process. This is because the message box is not a child window of the UI. For exit from this process, the user must click on Font Error in the Quick Launch bar and then click OK on the message box.

 

Remake, that can be fixed by replacing...

 

 

Thanks guys. I'll include that in a new build later today.

 

I do not know if it is possible but an option to control the space between the lines would be nice. Perhaps a rotation option as well.

 

Both should be possible. I'll work on this later today.

[MJW]

Form.ActiveForm.Invoke(new Action(delegate()
{
    MessageBox.Show("You can not use the font '" + this.Amount4.Name + "'.\n\nPlease choose a different font.", "Font Error");
}));

Though that works, perhaps use the following instead, which is Rick Brewster-Approved:

void ShowMessage(string msg, string caption)
{
    PaintDotNet.Threading.PdnSynchronizationContext.Instance.Send(
        new System.Threading.SendOrPostCallback(delegate(object state)
        {
            // This line runs on the UI thread and not on the Render thread
            System.Windows.Forms.MessageBox.Show(msg, caption);
        }), null);
}

Edited August 27, 2015 by MJW

[toe_head2001]

Though that works, perhaps use the following instead, which is Rick Brewster-Approved:

Yeah, I think I like better. The render thread is no place for a messagebox.

 

I do not know if it is possible but an option to control the space between the lines would be nice. Perhaps a rotation option as well.

 

Ok, I've looked into both of these.

 

Line Height: This can be done in .Net, but the only method I found was not very elegant, as it had to be calculated manually. I'm not sure I want to add it.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/xwf9s90b.aspx

 

Rotation: There are a few different ways to do it, depending on what you want. Thoughts?

1)

Obviously, an regular rotation would give you this:

You could either fill in the transparent corners with the background color, or

you could tile the image (aka wrapped):

2)

I could use the old Pythagorean theorem on the selection rectangle, and use the result as the height and width of my text rectangle. That way it would be large enough that there would be no transparent corners when rotated.

I have not tried this yet, but I think it could work.

Edited August 28, 2015 by toe_head2001

[Eli]

Well, I know BoltBait does not like counting/calculating manually so it must not be recommended. 

 

For the rotation option, I like the second approach. Independently of font size, I wonder if a"zoom" would help fill the rectangle.

 

 

Post edit: Does the effect "Text+" use the same method for Line Space?

Edited August 28, 2015 by Eli

[toe_head2001]

Does the effect "Text+" use the same method for Line Space?

 

dpy never posted his source code for that, so can't say for sure. However, I suspect he did, or some variation of it.

 

I don't like how Line Spacing was implemented in Text+ though. You have to set it to a fix amount, and that doesn't work well when you change the font size. It gives you 100% of control, but at the cost automation. I prefer how word processors do it: scale. Line spacing of 1.00x, 1.15x, 1.50x, 2.00x, ect. That way it can work with whichever font size.

[toe_head2001]

V1.1 bugfix release. See first post.

 

@Eli  I tried a few approaches to rotation, but none of them worked in a way that would give a good user-experience. Sorry.

[Pixey]

I only just noticed this Plugin - it's really neat - thanks .

 

 

 

[toe_head2001]

Version v1.2 posted. See first post for change log.

[Maximilian]

Thanks for the update, toe_head!  I love the way the italic text follows a body's italic movement

 

 

Follows the version of the plugin compatible with the vintage 3.5.11, should anyone else need it

 

Text Window v1.2 for PdN 3.5.11.zip

[lynxster4]

Oooohhhhh, this is very interesting plugin. Many possibilities are dancing in my head.

 

Thank you, toe_head2001! I've been liking the plugins you've been creating.   

Edited July 27, 2017 by lynxster4
re-hosted image

[Ego Eram Reputo]

Follows the version of the plugin compatible with the vintage 3.5.11, should anyone else need it

 

Text Window v1.2 for PdN 3.5.11.zip

Please update post #3 (i.e. remove the earlier version). Thanks.

[Maximilian]

Done.

[iiSponge]

How do I actually download it?? Just wondering coz its my first plugin off this page.