Did I mention there are eraser sizes, now? ;^)

This commit is contained in:
William Kendrick 2004-09-15 06:57:30 +00:00
parent b53c977e84
commit 30392a731b
4 changed files with 203 additions and 225 deletions

View file

@ -6,22 +6,13 @@ Copyright 2004 by Bill Kendrick
bill@newbreedsoftware.com bill@newbreedsoftware.com
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/ http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/
September 14, 2002 - September 13, 2004 September 14, 2002 - September 14, 2004
Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently Asked Questions:
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Drawing-related Drawing-related
--------------- ---------------
Why can't you have different sized erasers, or use the brush shapes?
--------------------------------------------------------------------
The eraser is meant for quickly erasing large parts of the picture.
You'll notice it simply turns parts of the picture white. You can
get the result you want (different sizes and/or shapes) by simply using
the "Brush" tool and the white paint color! :^)
The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad
------------------------------- -------------------------------
Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling. Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling.

View file

@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
[1]Tux Paint Tux Paint
version 0.9.14 version 0.9.14
A simple drawing program for children A simple drawing program for children
Copyright 2004 by Bill Kendrick Copyright 2004 by Bill Kendrick
New Breed Software New Breed Software
[2]bill@newbreedsoftware.com bill@newbreedsoftware.com
[3]http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/ http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/
June 14, 2002 - September 14, 2004 June 14, 2002 - September 14, 2004
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
About About
@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
tool-set. However, it provides a much simpler interface, and has tool-set. However, it provides a much simpler interface, and has
entertaining, child-oriented additions such as sound effects. entertaining, child-oriented additions such as sound effects.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
License: License:
@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
See COPYING.txt for the full text of the GPL license. See COPYING.txt for the full text of the GPL license.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Objectives: Objectives:
@ -69,13 +69,12 @@
is done by selecting it from a collection of thumbnails. Access is done by selecting it from a collection of thumbnails. Access
to other files on the computer is restricted. to other files on the computer is restricted.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Other Documentation Other Documentation
Other documentation included with Tux Paint (in the "docs" Other documentation included with Tux Paint (in the "docs"
folder/directory) include: folder/directory) include:
* AUTHORS.txt * AUTHORS.txt
List of authors and contributors List of authors and contributors
* CHANGES.txt * CHANGES.txt
@ -91,7 +90,7 @@
* TODO.txt * TODO.txt
A list of pending features or bugs needing fixed A list of pending features or bugs needing fixed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Using Tux Paint Using Tux Paint
@ -99,7 +98,7 @@ Building Tux Paint
To compile Tux Paint from source, please refer to INSTALL.txt. To compile Tux Paint from source, please refer to INSTALL.txt.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Loading Tux Paint Loading Tux Paint
@ -116,11 +115,11 @@ Loading Tux Paint
If any errors occur, they will be displayed on the terminal (to If any errors occur, they will be displayed on the terminal (to
"stderr"). "stderr").
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows Users Windows Users
[4][Icon] [Icon]
Tux Paint Tux Paint
Simply double-click the "Tux Paint" icon on the desktop (which was Simply double-click the "Tux Paint" icon on the desktop (which was
@ -138,13 +137,13 @@ Loading Tux Paint
need to run "tuxpaint.exe" from an MSDOS Prompt window. (See need to run "tuxpaint.exe" from an MSDOS Prompt window. (See
"INSTALL.txt" for details.) "INSTALL.txt" for details.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Mac OS X Users Mac OS X Users
Simply double-click the "Tux Paint" icon. Simply double-click the "Tux Paint" icon.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Options Options
@ -187,8 +186,8 @@ Options
Available Options Available Options
The following settings can be set in the configuration file. The following settings can be set in the configuration file.
(Command-line settings will override these. See the (Command-line settings will override these. See the "Command-Line
"[5]Command-Line Options" section, below.) Options" section, below.)
fullscreen=yes fullscreen=yes
Run the program in full screen mode, rather than in a Run the program in full screen mode, rather than in a
@ -367,101 +366,101 @@ Options
Run Tux Paint in one of the supported languages. Possible Run Tux Paint in one of the supported languages. Possible
choice for LANGUAGE currently include: choice for LANGUAGE currently include:
+-------------------------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------------------------+
|english |american-english | | |english |american-english | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|afrikaans | | | |afrikaans | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|basque |euskara | | |basque |euskara | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|belarusian |bielaruskaja | | |belarusian |bielaruskaja | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|bokmal | | | |bokmal | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|brazilian-portuguese |portuges-brazilian |brazilian | |brazilian-portuguese|portuges-brazilian|brazilian|
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|breton |brezhoneg | | |breton |brezhoneg | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|british-english |british | | |british-english |british | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|bulgarian | | | |bulgarian | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|catalan |catala | | |catalan |catala | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|chinese |simplified-chinese | | |chinese |simplified-chinese| |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|croatian |hrvatski | | |croatian |hrvatski | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|czech |cesky | | |czech |cesky | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|danish |dansk | | |danish |dansk | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|dutch |nederlands | | |dutch |nederlands | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|finnish |suomi | | |finnish |suomi | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|french |francais | | |french |francais | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|german |deutsch | | |german |deutsch | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|greek | | | |greek | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|hebrew | | | |hebrew | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|hindi | | | |hindi | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|hungarian |magyar | | |hungarian |magyar | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|icelandic |islenska | | |icelandic |islenska | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|indonesian |bahasa-indonesia | | |indonesian |bahasa-indonesia | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|italian |italiano | | |italian |italiano | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|japanese | | | |japanese | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|klingon |tlhIngan | | |klingon |tlhIngan | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|korean | | | |korean | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|lithuanian |lietuviu | | |lithuanian |lietuviu | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|malay | | | |malay | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|norwegian |nynorsk | | |norwegian |nynorsk | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|polish |polski | | |polish |polski | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|portuguese |portugues | | |portuguese |portugues | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|romanian | | | |romanian | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|russian | | | |russian | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|serbian | | | |serbian | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|spanish |espanol | | |spanish |espanol | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|slovak | | | |slovak | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|slovenian |slovensko | | |slovenian |slovensko | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|swedish |svenska | | |swedish |svenska | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|tamil | | | |tamil | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|traditional-chinese | | | |traditional-chinese | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|turkish | | | |turkish | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|vietnamese | | | |vietnamese | | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|walloon |walon | | |walloon |walon | |
|----------------------+--------------------+-----------| |--------------------+------------------+---------|
|welsh |cymraeg | | |welsh |cymraeg | |
+-------------------------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------------------------+
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Overriding System Config. Options using .tuxpaintrc Overriding System Config. Options using .tuxpaintrc
@ -481,7 +480,7 @@ Options
print=yes print=yes
mixedcase=yes mixedcase=yes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Command-Line Options Command-Line Options
@ -541,7 +540,7 @@ Options
--locale locale --locale locale
Run Tux Paint in one of the support languages. See the Run Tux Paint in one of the support languages. See the
"[6]Choosing a Different Language" section below for the "Choosing a Different Language" section below for the
locale strings (e.g., "de_DE@euro" for German) to use. locale strings (e.g., "de_DE@euro" for German) to use.
(If your locale is already set, e.g. with the "$LANG" (If your locale is already set, e.g. with the "$LANG"
@ -574,7 +573,7 @@ Options
By default, the lockfile is stored in "~/.tuxpaint/" under By default, the lockfile is stored in "~/.tuxpaint/" under
Linux and Unix, and "userdata\" under Windows. Linux and Unix, and "userdata\" under Windows.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Command-Line Informational Options Command-Line Informational Options
@ -599,7 +598,7 @@ Options
--lang help --lang help
Display a list of available languages in Tux Paint. Display a list of available languages in Tux Paint.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Choosing a Different Language Choosing a Different Language
@ -610,7 +609,7 @@ Options
Tux Paint also honors your environment's current locale. (You can Tux Paint also honors your environment's current locale. (You can
override it on the command-line using the "--locale" option; see override it on the command-line using the "--locale" option; see
[7]above.) above.)
Use the option "--lang help" to list the available language options Use the option "--lang help" to list the available language options
available. available.
@ -716,7 +715,7 @@ Options
(*) - These languages require their own fonts, since they are not (*) - These languages require their own fonts, since they are not
represented using a Latin character set, like the others. See the represented using a Latin character set, like the others. See the
"[8]Special Fonts" section, below. "Special Fonts" section, below.
Setting Your Environment's Locale Setting Your Environment's Locale
@ -754,7 +753,7 @@ Options
setenv LANG es_ES@euro ; \ setenv LANG es_ES@euro ; \
tuxpaint tuxpaint
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows Users Windows Users
@ -805,7 +804,7 @@ Options
Some languages require special fonts be installed. These font Some languages require special fonts be installed. These font
files (which are in TrueType format (TTF)), are much too large to files (which are in TrueType format (TTF)), are much too large to
include with the Tux Paint download, and are available separately. include with the Tux Paint download, and are available separately.
(See the table above, under the "[9]Choosing a Different Language" (See the table above, under the "Choosing a Different Language"
section.) section.)
When running Tux Paint in a language that requires its own font, When running Tux Paint in a language that requires its own font,
@ -822,25 +821,25 @@ Options
/usr/share/tuxpaint/fonts/locale/ko.ttf /usr/share/tuxpaint/fonts/locale/ko.ttf
You can download fonts for supported languages from Tux Paint's You can download fonts for supported languages from Tux Paint's
website, [10]http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/. (Look in website, http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/. (Look in the
the 'Fonts' section under 'Download.') 'Fonts' section under 'Download.')
Under Unix and Linux, you can use the Makefile that comes with the Under Unix and Linux, you can use the Makefile that comes with the
font to install the font in the appropriate location. font to install the font in the appropriate location.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Title Screen Title Screen
When Tux Paint first loads, a title/credits screen will appear. When Tux Paint first loads, a title/credits screen will appear.
[11][Title Screenshot] [Title Screenshot]
Once loading is complete, press a key or click on the mouse to Once loading is complete, press a key or click on the mouse to
continue. (Or, after about 30 seconds, the title screen will go away continue. (Or, after about 30 seconds, the title screen will go away
automatically.) automatically.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Main Screen Main Screen
@ -850,15 +849,15 @@ Main Screen
The toolbar contains the drawing and editing controls. The toolbar contains the drawing and editing controls.
[12][Tools: Paint, Stamp, Lines, Shapes, Text, Magic, Undo, Redo, Eraser, [Tools: Paint, Stamp, Lines, Shapes, Text, Magic, Undo, Redo, Eraser, New,
New, Open, Save, Print, Quit] Open, Save, Print, Quit]
Middle: Drawing Canvas Middle: Drawing Canvas
The largest part of the screen, in the center, is the drawing The largest part of the screen, in the center, is the drawing
canvas. This is, obviously, where you draw! canvas. This is, obviously, where you draw!
[13][(Canvas)] [(Canvas)]
Right Side: Selector Right Side: Selector
@ -867,14 +866,14 @@ Main Screen
the various brushes available. When the Rubber Stamp tool is the various brushes available. When the Rubber Stamp tool is
selected, it shows the different shapes you can use. selected, it shows the different shapes you can use.
[14][Selectors - Brushes, Letters, Shapes, Stamps] [Selectors - Brushes, Letters, Shapes, Stamps]
Lower: Colors Lower: Colors
A palette of available colors are shown near the bottom of the A palette of available colors are shown near the bottom of the
screen. screen.
[15][Colors - Black, White, Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, [Colors - Black, White, Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue,
Purple, Brown, Grey] Purple, Brown, Grey]
Bottom: Help Area Bottom: Help Area
@ -882,11 +881,11 @@ Main Screen
At the very bottom of the screen, Tux, the Linux Penguin, At the very bottom of the screen, Tux, the Linux Penguin,
provides tips and other information while you draw. provides tips and other information while you draw.
[16](For example: 'Pick a shape. Click to pick the center, drag, then let (For example: 'Pick a shape. Click to pick the center, drag, then let go
go when it is the size you want. Move around to rotate it, and click to when it is the size you want. Move around to rotate it, and click to draw
draw it.) it.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Available Tools Available Tools
@ -904,7 +903,7 @@ Available Tools
As you draw, a sound is played. The bigger the brush, the As you draw, a sound is played. The bigger the brush, the
lower the pitch. lower the pitch.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Stamp (Rubber Stamp) Stamp (Rubber Stamp)
@ -924,10 +923,9 @@ Available Tools
(NOTE: If the "nostampcontrols" option is set, Tux Paint (NOTE: If the "nostampcontrols" option is set, Tux Paint
won't display the Mirror, Flip, Shrink and Grow controls for won't display the Mirror, Flip, Shrink and Grow controls for
stamps. See the "[17]Options" section of this document, stamps. See the "Options" section of this document, above.)
above.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Lines Lines
@ -941,7 +939,7 @@ Available Tools
Let go of the mouse to complete the line. A "sproing!" sound Let go of the mouse to complete the line. A "sproing!" sound
will play. will play.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Shapes Shapes
@ -972,7 +970,7 @@ Available Tools
drawn on the canvas when you let go of the drawn on the canvas when you let go of the
mouse button. (There's no rotation step.) mouse button. (There's no rotation step.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Text Text
@ -987,7 +985,7 @@ Available Tools
Click elsewhere in the picture and the current line of text Click elsewhere in the picture and the current line of text
will move there, where you can continue editing. will move there, where you can continue editing.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Magic (Special Effects) Magic (Special Effects)
@ -1054,21 +1052,25 @@ Available Tools
you quickly fill parts of the picture, as if it you quickly fill parts of the picture, as if it
were a coloring book. were a coloring book.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Eraser Eraser
This tool is similar to the Paint Brush. Wherever you click This tool is similar to the Paint Brush. Wherever you click
(or click and drag), the picture will be erased to white. (or click and drag), the picture will be erased either to
white, or to the background picture, if you began the
current drawing with a 'Starter' image.
As you move the mouse around, a very large square outline A number of eraser sizes are available.
follows the pointer, showing what part of the picture will
be erased to white. As you move the mouse around, a square outline follows the
pointer, showing what part of the picture will be erased to
white.
As you erase, a "squeaky clean" eraser/wiping sound is As you erase, a "squeaky clean" eraser/wiping sound is
played. played.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Other Controls Other Controls
@ -1080,7 +1082,7 @@ Available Tools
Note: You can also press [Control]-[Z] on the keyboard to Note: You can also press [Control]-[Z] on the keyboard to
undo. undo.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Redo Redo
@ -1093,7 +1095,7 @@ Available Tools
Note: You can also press [Control]-[R] on the keyboard to Note: You can also press [Control]-[R] on the keyboard to
redo. redo.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
New New
@ -1103,7 +1105,7 @@ Available Tools
Note: You can also press [Control]-[N] on the keyboard to Note: You can also press [Control]-[N] on the keyboard to
start a new drawing. start a new drawing.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Open Open
@ -1130,12 +1132,12 @@ Available Tools
If choose to open a picture, and your current drawing hasn't If choose to open a picture, and your current drawing hasn't
been saved, you will be prompted as to whether you want to been saved, you will be prompted as to whether you want to
save it or not. (See "[18]Save," below.) save it or not. (See "Save," below.)
Note: You can also press [Control]-[O] on the keyboard to Note: You can also press [Control]-[O] on the keyboard to
get the 'Open' dialog. get the 'Open' dialog.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Save Save
@ -1155,13 +1157,13 @@ Available Tools
create a new entry (a new file). create a new entry (a new file).
(NOTE: If either the "saveover" or "saveovernew" options are (NOTE: If either the "saveover" or "saveovernew" options are
set, it won't ask before saving over. See the "[19]Options" set, it won't ask before saving over. See the "Options"
section of this document, above.) section of this document, above.)
Note: You can also press [Control]-[S] on the keyboard to Note: You can also press [Control]-[S] on the keyboard to
save. save.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Print Print
@ -1175,7 +1177,7 @@ Available Tools
command-line), the "Print" button will be command-line), the "Print" button will be
disabled. disabled.
See the "[20]Options" section of this document, See the "Options" section of this document,
above. above.
Restricting Printing Restricting Printing
@ -1189,7 +1191,7 @@ Available Tools
For example, with "printdelay=60", you can For example, with "printdelay=60", you can
print only once a minute. print only once a minute.
See the "[21]Options" section of this document, See the "Options" section of this document,
above. above.
Printing Command Printing Command
@ -1206,7 +1208,7 @@ Available Tools
"printcommand" value in Tux Paint's "printcommand" value in Tux Paint's
configuration file. configuration file.
See the "[22]Options" section of this document, See the "Options" section of this document,
above. above.
Printer Settings Printer Settings
@ -1234,10 +1236,10 @@ Available Tools
"userdata/print.cfg". Any changes will be saved "userdata/print.cfg". Any changes will be saved
there as well. there as well.
See the "[23]Options" section of this document, See the "Options" section of this document,
above. above.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Quit Quit
@ -1246,7 +1248,7 @@ Available Tools
(NOTE: The "Quit" button can be disabled (e.g., with the (NOTE: The "Quit" button can be disabled (e.g., with the
"--noquit" command-line option), but the [Escape] key will "--noquit" command-line option), but the [Escape] key will
still work. See the "[24]Options" section of this document, still work. See the "Options" section of this document,
above.) above.)
You will first be prompted as to whether you really want to You will first be prompted as to whether you really want to
@ -1255,13 +1257,13 @@ Available Tools
If you choose to quit, and you haven't saved the current If you choose to quit, and you haven't saved the current
picture, you will first be asked if wish to save it. If it's picture, you will first be asked if wish to save it. If it's
not a new image, you will then be asked if you want to save not a new image, you will then be asked if you want to save
over the old version, or create a new entry. (See "[25]Save" over the old version, or create a new entry. (See "Save"
above.) above.)
NOTE: If the image is saved, it will be reloaded NOTE: If the image is saved, it will be reloaded
automatically the next time you run Tux Paint! automatically the next time you run Tux Paint!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Loading Other Pictures into Tux Paint Loading Other Pictures into Tux Paint
@ -1341,7 +1343,7 @@ Doing it Manually
Under Windows, this is in the "userdata" folder. Under Mac OS X, this Under Windows, this is in the "userdata" folder. Under Mac OS X, this
is in "Library/Preferences/tuxpaint/" in your home directory. is in "Library/Preferences/tuxpaint/" in your home directory.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Extending Tux Paint Extending Tux Paint
@ -1386,7 +1388,7 @@ Where Files Go
/Users/Joe/Library/Preferences/ /Users/Joe/Library/Preferences/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Personal Files Personal Files
@ -1416,7 +1418,7 @@ Where Files Go
(For example, if you created a brush named "flower.png", you would (For example, if you created a brush named "flower.png", you would
put it in "~/.tuxpaint/brushes/" under Linux or Unix.) put it in "~/.tuxpaint/brushes/" under Linux or Unix.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Brushes Brushes
@ -1436,7 +1438,7 @@ Brushes
it's because you forgot to use alpha transparency! See the it's because you forgot to use alpha transparency! See the
documentation file "PNG.txt" for more information and tips. documentation file "PNG.txt" for more information and tips.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Stamps Stamps
@ -1464,7 +1466,7 @@ Stamps
use alpha transparency! See the documentation file "PNG.txt" for use alpha transparency! See the documentation file "PNG.txt" for
more information and tips. more information and tips.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Description Text Description Text
@ -1500,7 +1502,7 @@ Stamps
them as Plain Text, and make sure they have ".txt" at the end of them as Plain Text, and make sure they have ".txt" at the end of
the filename... the filename...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Sound Effects Sound Effects
@ -1522,7 +1524,7 @@ Stamps
If no localized sound effect can be loaded, Tux Paint will attempt If no localized sound effect can be loaded, Tux Paint will attempt
to load the 'default' sound file. (e.g., "picture.wav") to load the 'default' sound file. (e.g., "picture.wav")
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Stamp Options Stamp Options
@ -1608,7 +1610,7 @@ Stamps
named "truck_mirror.png", which will be used when the stamp is named "truck_mirror.png", which will be used when the stamp is
mirrored (rather than using a backwards version of 'truck.png'). mirrored (rather than using a backwards version of 'truck.png').
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fonts Fonts
@ -1618,7 +1620,7 @@ Fonts
font and provide four different sizes in the 'Letters' selector when font and provide four different sizes in the 'Letters' selector when
using the 'Text' tool. using the 'Text' tool.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
More Information More Information
@ -1627,32 +1629,9 @@ Fonts
If you need help, feel free to contact New Breed Software: If you need help, feel free to contact New Breed Software:
[26]http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/ http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/
You may also wish to participate in the numerous Tux Paint mailing You may also wish to participate in the numerous Tux Paint mailing
lists: lists:
[27]http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/ http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/
References
Visible links
2. mailto:bill@newbreedsoftware.com
3. http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/
5. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#command_line
6. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#different_language
7. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#locale
8. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#special_fonts
9. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#different_language
10. http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/
17. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#options
18. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#save
19. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#options
20. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#options
21. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#options
22. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#options
23. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#options
24. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#options
25. file:///home/kendrick/Development/tux/tp/tuxpaint/docs/html/README.html#save
26. http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/
27. http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/

View file

@ -98,10 +98,11 @@ LOW-PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION CHANGES:
* Saved images on should be stored in 'My Documents/My Pictures' on * Saved images on should be stored in 'My Documents/My Pictures' on
Windows. The actual directory name is different for each user, Windows. The actual directory name is different for each user,
and is stored in the registry at: and is stored in the registry at:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders\My Pictures HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
(It also varies with the language Windows is in, e.g. 'Mine dokumenter/Mine bilder' User Shell Folders\My Pictures
on the Norwegian version of Windows, but the registry key above (It also varies with the language Windows is in, e.g.
will always contain the correct name/address.) 'Mine dokumenter/Mine bilder' on the Norwegian version of Windows,
but the registry key above will always contain the correct name/address.)
HIGH-PRIORITY BUGS: HIGH-PRIORITY BUGS:
@ -230,29 +231,32 @@ FEATURE IDEAS:
POSSIBLE FEATURE IDEAS: POSSIBLE FEATURE IDEAS:
----------------------- -----------------------
* Pipette / color prober tool. Click on it, then click on image to pick * Pipette / color prober tool. Click on it, then click on image to pick
up a color from a single pixel. Display color under mouse pointer in special up a color from a single pixel. Display color under mouse pointer in
'custom color' color bucket (see below) when moving pointer. Click and drag special 'custom color' color bucket (see below) when moving pointer.
a rectangle to select a color which is the arithmetic average of the colors Click and drag a rectangle to select a color which is the arithmetic
in the selected area. average of the colors in the selected area.
* Palette. Click on the left-most (or right-most) color bucket (which must look * Palette. Click on the left-most (or right-most) color bucket (which
a bit different than the rest) to pop up a palette (just a rectangular image must look a bit different than the rest) to pop up a palette
containing lots of colors in some sort of pattern) above it. Click on the (just a rectangular image containing lots of colors in some sort
palette to select a color. The palette disappears (on button *release*). of pattern) above it. Click on the palette to select a color. The
Can probably reuse pipette tool code to pick up color (but don't support the palette disappears (on button *release*). Can probably reuse
'average' method here). The palette should just be an ordinary image file, pipette tool code to pick up color (but don't support the 'average'
method here). The palette should just be an ordinary image file,
and easy to replace. I recommend using the one of the left here: and easy to replace. I recommend using the one of the left here:
http://www.ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html http://www.ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html It's very easy
It's very easy to select both hues *and* brightness from this colour wheel. to select both hues *and* brightness from this colour wheel.
* Round eraser / eraser sizes * Round eraser
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED FREQUENTLY REQUESTED
* Support animated brushes (then replace Sparkle magic with one) ?? * Support animated brushes (then replace Sparkle magic with one) ??
* Support image/stamp 'hoses' (as implemented in numerous other graphics programs). * Support image/stamp 'hoses' (as implemented in numerous other
graphics programs).
* Make a 'rainbow' color (then remove Rainbow magic tool) * Make a 'rainbow' color (then remove Rainbow magic tool)
* "Gallery"/slideshow mode (available via Open dialog, maybe?) * "Gallery"/slideshow mode (available via Open dialog, maybe?)
(Ben Armstrong's suggestion: 2002.08.26) (Ben Armstrong's suggestion: 2002.08.26)

View file

@ -1627,9 +1627,13 @@ New Breed Software</p>
align=right> align=right>
<p>This tool is similar to the Paint Brush. Wherever you click <p>This tool is similar to the Paint Brush. Wherever you click
(or click and drag), the picture will be erased to white.</p> (or click and drag), the picture will be erased either to white,
or to the background picture, if you began the current drawing
with a 'Starter' image.</p>
<p>As you move the mouse around, a very large square outline follows <p>A number of eraser sizes are available.</p>
<p>As you move the mouse around, a square outline follows
the pointer, showing what part of the picture will be erased to the pointer, showing what part of the picture will be erased to
white.</p> white.</p>