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Title: Defualt Skin Question.....
Post by: Strip on March 22, 2008, 04:55:00 PM
New to skinning so be gentle....

I downloaded the hi-res pack, switched the video settings to 1024, let it cache, and saved the default skin.....now.

When I checked the properties of the default bitmap it was 256x256. I know skinning is done in 1024X1024 resolution so did I already screw something up? The skin in question is the tempest if it matters.

I was thinking I might have to resize the bitmap? Also what DPI do most skinners use?

I know theres alot of things that can ruin my day so ANY tips or help on other things is welcomed.

Strip(er)
Title: Re: Defualt Skin Question.....
Post by: Fencer51 on March 22, 2008, 05:28:39 PM
What skin?  Only the "redone" planes have the higher resolution.
Title: Re: Defualt Skin Question.....
Post by: Strip on March 22, 2008, 05:50:15 PM
The skin in question is the tempest.........now that you mentioned it I went back to look at the La7s default and its 1024.

With that in mind do I need to resize any skin not 1024 resolution? What DPI do most use?

If anyone has some skin suggestions I would love to here them. I would like to try a Allied skin but other than that I am pretty open to type, theater, and colors.

Strip(er)
Title: Re: Defualt Skin Question.....
Post by: Fencer51 on March 22, 2008, 07:22:18 PM
DPI is for printers only.  You do not resize the old files you work with them at their size.
Title: Re: Defualt Skin Question.....
Post by: Strip on March 22, 2008, 07:59:35 PM
Arg thats a lot of detail for a 256 bitmap.

Maybe DPI is a bad word choice...pixels is what I am thinking.

Strip(er)