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[Randall R Schulz <rschulz@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Saturday 19 May 2007 09:58, Randall R Schulz wrote:
> I need to create some textures for a Web interface in PNG (or GIF)
> form that include transparency. ...
>
> Is there some other package, ... that I can use to quickly create a
> simple stipple pattern with transparency?


I found a Wikipedia article that compares image editing software 
(<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_raster_graphics_editors>) 
and it mentions an open-source Java program called JDraw 
(<http://jdraw.sourceforge.net/index.php?page=6>). JDraw is intended to 
be used for the sort of task I have (creating small bitmaps for Web  
sites edited with simple drawing tools and pixel-by-pixel 
manipulation).

JDraw has its own quirks and limitations, but it seems to be manageable. 
I still have to learn how best to create the kind of image I need (a 
translucent texture that suggests the draggability of a UI element). 
But I've got something now, which is better than nothing--where if you 
did not know the element could be dragged, you'd be unlikely to even 
try to reposition it.


Thanks for the suggestions.


Randall Schulz
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