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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:41 am Post subject: FlightSim Manager v2.8 randomizer tool |
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Hello,
I like the FlightSim Manager v2.8 however I have a problem with the randomizer tool. The SplashScreens I download look fine when I launch FS but the ones I make display in an wierd way (with colour) when FS is launched. I am using the required 800x600. They appear ine throughout the rest of windows though including in FS Managers preview mode.
-FlightSim Manager v2.8
-FS2002
-Windows XP home
-splash screens made with: Microsoft Picture It 7.0
DOES THIS FOR ALL MY HOMEMADE SCREENSHOTS, NOT JUST THIS ONE - REALLY FRUSTRATING HELP ME OUT!!!!
thanks,
Ross
attahced to images so you can see, actual original and screenshot of loading screen for FS2002 - downsized for upload purposes
p.s.- what happned to Dreemfleet's SSR for FS2002. The link on their website appears broken |
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groundsquirrel
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| Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:39 am Post subject: while... |
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| While Rana is an esteemed member of Surclaro.com forums, you might get a little bit faster results if you posted your question to the RanaInside forum as well. Your situation may even have already been covered by a previous question/answer. |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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| i already tryed that forum - - unfortunately, the image upload didn't work there and if you cant see it you wont know what im talking about. So I came to you for help. I just wonder why its doing this! |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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| so any ideas?? |
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groundsquirrel
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| Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:47 am Post subject: well, lets have a go at it... |
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| Well, lets have a go at it. First, what is the color depth of the .bmp image you are using? Is it 16bit, 24bit, 32bit...etc.? |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 3:23 am Post subject: |
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| yes, i noticed the colour depth aspect. FS Manager says "800x600 16bit" well i have 800x600 but under properties it says bit depth: 24bit. I don't know if this is it, if it is how do you change it to 16bit? |
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groundsquirrel
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 3:28 am Post subject: you should... |
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| You should be able to open that particular bitmap image with your image editor and then save it as 16bit, if it asks to overwrite, then "yes". That should do it. FS does not tolerate 24bit. |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 4:17 am Post subject: |
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okay,
well im using microsoft picture it 7.0 and i have searched under help and the only thing ifind for bit depth is changing the whole desktop to 16bit colour (tried, didn't work) where can i individually edit that image alone? |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 4:25 am Post subject: |
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| it is very annoying to me that i cannot find an option to change bit depth!! 8O :( :evil: |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 4:31 am Post subject: |
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| okay i just realized that BMP's are always 24bit - and splashscreens are bmp's |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 4:45 am Post subject: |
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| err, i just found the bit depth option and it goes "1 bit, 4 bit, 8 bit, 24bit" and skips 16bit!!!!! this is soo annoying now! |
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groundsquirrel
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject: You'll just have to... |
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| You'll just have to find an editor that will save in windows 16bit, I am sure there are some fine freeware editors out there that can accomplish such a simple task. A couple that come to mind are Free Serif Software and Pixia as well as IrfanView and quite possibly others. As for myself, I use PhotoShop CS and ImageReady from Adobe, but these are quite pricey for hobby use. |
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SHOCKERRA
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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okay, problem solved
thanks for that idea, i got a program called AhaView that costs 2 dollars and they convert to 16bit thanks for your help i can always rely on surclaro forums for my answers |
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groundsquirrel
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:59 pm Post subject: and |
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| And, for good measure, I put in the idea of a built in convertor when selecting an image for a splashscreen to the author of FSM. This is how features are added to software all the time. So, if you are using something, and think of an easy way to enhance the speed and efficiency of that product, service or activity, dont be afraid to pursue it. |
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