Hi Michael, hi list,
On Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:13:46 -0600
"Michael J. Hammel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:32:02 +0200 Frank Lanitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> > I've got a small problem with creating splash screens for grub with
> > my GIMP. I need to create a file *.xpm.gz with this things:
> >
> > Basic instructions:
> > * xpm file format
> > * 640x480
> > * 14 colors only
> >
> > and I have no idea, how to mange it. Any hints? ;)
>
> XPM format: Simple - just save the file with an extension of .xpm.
> In the Save As dialog make sure the Select File Type option says "(By
> Extension)" next to it.
> 640x480: When you start to create your image, create a canvas of that
> size (File->New). Alternatively, scale your canvas to that size before
> saving (though this will likely distort the image a bit, especially
> when you only have 14 colors to work with).
> 14 colors: After you create your 640x80 canvas, draw or paint your
> image, then before you save it convert it to an Indexed Mode image
> (Image->Mode->Indexed). In the Indexed Color Conversion dialog that
> opens, choose "Generate Optimum Palette" and set the maximum number of
> colors to 14.
Thanks. It worked perfect. I'm happy :)
Frank
P.S. Who changed my MsgID?
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