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[nookLauncher] Inconsistent buttons -- better ones provided! #95

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 8 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
The buttons used by nookLauncher and the nookdevs/nookapps applications are 
rather inconsistent: different fonts, no vertical alignment, different 
pictrogram sizes, pressed versions mostly look bad.

Instead of merely complaining, I've remade all of the nookdevs/nookapps icons 
(attached in two separate ZIPs that extract over the respective source trees).  
If the effort is appreciated, I will provide the Inkscape SVG file from which 
the buttons were rendered to the nookdevs/nookapps devs.  I'm also attaching a 
preview PNG showing all of the buttons at 100% resolution in normal state (the 
ZIPs include the "pressed" versions as well).

Minor note: As I couldn't determine the font originally used by B&N, I've used 
Segoe (ships with Microsoft Windows Vista and above), which looks both 
sufficiently aesthetic and clear in my opinion.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by mgoetze2...@gmail.com on 15 Jul 2010 at 10:03

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
In case anyone prefers the new-style B&N design (with buttons being rounded 
rectangular areas with a white border and soft drop-shadow), I've made those 
too -- just contact me.  Note that you need to be able to build the 
nookdevs/nookapps APKs yourself in order to deploy them.

Original comment by mgoetze2...@gmail.com on 15 Jul 2010 at 10:12

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
great! Thanks.
With the latest launcher, you can change all icons at runtime.
create "my icons" folder ( same level as my documents) and copy the new icons 
there.
icons should be named <name1>.png and <name1>_sel.png. then you can just remove 
the app from launcher settings and then add back with a different icon.

IF you are interested, we can add the icon sets as a separate download. 
Give me your gmail id and I'll grant you developer permission for upload.

Original comment by hari.swa...@gmail.com on 15 Jul 2010 at 2:18

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
"Latest launcher" means that this is possible with the current trunk version?  
Great, hadn't realized that!

What's the mapping of names in the icon files, particularly with respect to 
upper/lower case?  And can non-nookdevs applications (such as Trook) have their 
icons overwritten the same way?

Original comment by mgoetze2...@gmail.com on 15 Jul 2010 at 3:12

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
yes. code is in the trunk and the .8 version apk includes this. 
In Launcher settings, remove all the apps, and before adding back, click on the 
icon to change it. icon file name can be anything. mapping is not done 
automatically. You will have to select it.

For Launcher settings and B&N Home icons, just clicking them twice will enable 
you to change icon.

Original comment by hari.swa...@gmail.com on 15 Jul 2010 at 3:24

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
Ah, OK, now that you explained it, I did get the icon selection at some point 
but didn't think of it in this context.  Thanks.

Original comment by mgoetze2...@gmail.com on 15 Jul 2010 at 3:46

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago 
i have uploaded the icons and also modified the app so that the background 
color matches B&N's and there is no black line between app buttons.

Original comment by hari.swa...@gmail.com on 19 Jul 2010 at 12:23