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[[File:Sing maker gui.png|thumb|The GUI]]
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{{signmaker|4.1}} is a easy to use program created by [[user:Omnicoder | Omnicoder]] used for creating official-looking info sign textures for {{portal2|4}}.<br>
{{signmaker|4}} is an easy to use program created by [[User:Omnicoder | Omnicoder]] used for creating official-looking info sign textures for {{portal2|4}}.<br>
This program eliminates the need for editing {{Code|preset=3|lightboard_icons.txt}}.
This program eliminates the need for editing {{Code|preset=3|lightboard_icons.txt}}.
{{note|The texture has to be packed into the map with a packing tool like [[VIDE]] or other similar programs}}
{{note|The texture has to be packed into the map with a packing tool like {{vide|4}}, {{pakrat|4}}, or any other similar programs}}
 
==Usage==
==Usage==
The visual style of the sign can be set in the "Dirt style" dialogue box ranging from "Clean" to "Dirty 6"<br>
{{Todo|the wording of this is bad}}
The large test chamber numbers can be set with the 2 separate boxes located near the top<br>
* The visual style of the sign can be set in the "Dirt style" dialogue box ranging from "Clean" to "Dirty 6".
Testing track progress can be set in the "Test Progress Text" box<br>
* The large test chamber numbers can be set with the 2 separate boxes located near the top.
Testing track progress ticks can be set in groups of 4 ticks<br>
* Testing track progress can be set in the "Test Progress Text" box.
Icons can be set in the icons dialogue box ranging from slot 0 to 9 (14 if the third optional row is enabled)
* Testing track progress ticks can be set in groups of 4 ticks.
* Icons can be set in the icons dialogue box ranging from slot 0 to 9 (14 if the third optional row is enabled).
 
==Features==
==Features==
*Export sign textures as .png files • A info sign can be exported as a .png file for further editing. The program can also create an optional alpha mask when exporting .png files for [[$selfillum]] support
{{Todo|fix wording}}
*Export sign textures as .vtf files • A info sign can be directly exported as [[vtf]] files
* Export sign textures as PNG files.  
*Sample vmt • The program provides the contents for the creation of a [[vmt]] file
** An info sign can be exported as a PNG file for further editing. The program can also create an optional alpha mask when exporting .png files for [[$selfillum]] support.
*Calculate progress bar • The program can calculate how many progress bars should be displayed based on the numbers entered in the "Test Progress Text" box
* Export sign textures as [[VTF]] files.
*3<sup>rd</sup> icon row • A third optional row can be enabled for more test icons to be displayed
** An info sign can be directly exported as a [[VTF]] files.
* Sample VMT creation.
** The program provides the contents for the creation of a [[VMT]] file
* Calculate progress bar.
** The program can calculate how many progress bars should be displayed based on the numbers entered in the "Test Progress Text" box.
* 3<sup>rd</sup> icon row.
** A third optional row can be enabled for more test icons to be displayed.


==Download==
==Download==
[http://forums.thinking.withportals.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=514 Download on thinking.withportals.com]
[http://forums.thinking.withportals.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=514 Download on thinking.withportals.com]
{{sdktools|0}}
{{sdktools|0}}
[[Category:Third Party Tools]]
[[Category:Third Party Tools]]

Revision as of 05:26, 23 November 2023

Sign Maker
Initial release
May 22, 2011
Operating system
Windows
Type
Texture tool
Target engine(s)
Source
Distribution
Non-Commercial software
The GUI

Sign Maker Sign Maker is an easy to use program created by Omnicoder used for creating official-looking info sign textures for Portal 2 Portal 2.
This program eliminates the need for editing lightboard_icons.txt.

Note.pngNote:The texture has to be packed into the map with a packing tool like VIDE VIDE, Pakrat Pakrat, or any other similar programs

Usage

Todo: the wording of this is bad
  • The visual style of the sign can be set in the "Dirt style" dialogue box ranging from "Clean" to "Dirty 6".
  • The large test chamber numbers can be set with the 2 separate boxes located near the top.
  • Testing track progress can be set in the "Test Progress Text" box.
  • Testing track progress ticks can be set in groups of 4 ticks.
  • Icons can be set in the icons dialogue box ranging from slot 0 to 9 (14 if the third optional row is enabled).

Features

Todo: fix wording
  • Export sign textures as PNG files.
    • An info sign can be exported as a PNG file for further editing. The program can also create an optional alpha mask when exporting .png files for $selfillum support.
  • Export sign textures as VTF files.
    • An info sign can be directly exported as a VTF files.
  • Sample VMT creation.
    • The program provides the contents for the creation of a VMT file
  • Calculate progress bar.
    • The program can calculate how many progress bars should be displayed based on the numbers entered in the "Test Progress Text" box.
  • 3rd icon row.
    • A third optional row can be enabled for more test icons to be displayed.

Download

Download on thinking.withportals.com

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