[sdiy] Front Panel Express knob markings...

[James R. Coplin]

Brilliant idea! I'm all for it. I have to think that well done it could
be invaluable to folks.

James R. Coplin
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:owner-synth-
> diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Neil Johnson
> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 7:29 AM
> To: James R. Coplin
> Cc: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Front Panel Express knob markings...
> 
> James,
> 
> I make mine in Corel Draw, which are then exported as HPGL files which
can
> be loaded into FPDesigner.
> 
> Hey--here's an idea: how about a "catalogue" of scales?  I could add
my
> one to the list.
> 
> Suggestions:
> 
> 1) submit:     	HPGL file for importing
> 		native file (CDR,WMF,etc)
> 		small thumbnail (100x100 pixels) in GIF, B&W
> 
> 2) place a small cross-hair at the centre of the scale to aid aligning
> with the panel hole/centre of control
> 
> 3) do not put text or figures on the scale, only markings and graphics
> 
> Would this be useful to people??
> 
> Neil
> 
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