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diff --git a/share/qt/how_to_generate_update_spinner.txt b/share/qt/how_to_generate_update_spinner.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..fc0a7e3634 --- /dev/null +++ b/share/qt/how_to_generate_update_spinner.txt @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +How to generate the update_spinner.mng + +You will need ImageMagick in your path (the 'convert' executable at least) + +Go here: http://preloaders.net/en/circular + +Select the base image you want to use. + +Image type: APNG +Transparent background: Yes +Foreground color: F2A555 (or select a color) +Animation speed: (default value) +Preloader size: 16 x 16 + +(no Advanced Options changed) + +Additional download options: + +Check Download as sprites + +Press Download now + +Rename the file to base.png + +convert -dispose 3 -delay 10 base.png -crop 16x16 +repage update_spinner.mng + +If you want to use the make_spinner.py (gives worse results): + +In http://preloaders.net/en/circular change + +Preloader size: 128 x 128 + +Press Download now + +Rename the file to base.png + +convert base.png -crop 128x128+0+0 reload_scaled.png + +and use the make_spinner.py . Note that the results aren't very good.
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