KnobMan, the VSTGUI AnimationKnob bitmap generator

[novaflash]

Hello,
I've not checked in depth your software.
I will try to describe witch features i would to see into this kind of tool.
i've tried all free software available and i build many knob essentially for SynthEdit.

- import directory or selected file (option/sort/inverse)
- .PNG import with transparency/alpha management
- input path AND output path can be different and memorized
- many layers (sensitive zone (alpha #000000 1%) shadow + ring/number + background +
knob + cap + pointer + hi-spot (reflect))
- a cross to adjust center (with arrow from keyboard)


I have certainly forgot something, but maybe this can help you for inspiration.
I hope you'll understand my 'special' english

Eric

[asseca]

Okay, KnobMan is upated to ver.0.7

http://www.g200kg.com/archives/software_knobman_e.html

added color-controls/zoom/offset...
at first, i would like to make it a very simple tool, but may needed more layers?? or .png handling??

Thanks, this little tool is beginning to look good, color controls (love the Hue control), zoom, offset works excellent ...

I have not been able to figure out the "intelligentAlpha" setting yet ...

4 or 5 layers would be very handy ...

Yes, PLEASE .png with alpha-transparency for import AND export ...

[Zaphod (giancarlo)]

useful, thanks

[g200kg]

hello again,
KnobMan updated to 0.8

In this version,
* upto 6 layers supported
* .png/.jpg/.gif import supported

** export .png is also possible, but the alpha information will set to all opaque. yes it's a problem, I know, wait....

About IntelligentAlpha
Simply said...
IntelliAlpha will try to re-build alpha information from non-alpha layered bitmaps (not only the 1st-pix color will be transparent, but also similar colors are gradated).

http://www.g200kg.com/archives/software_knobman_e.html

[asseca]

KnobMan updated to 0.8

In this version,
* upto 6 layers supported
* .png/.jpg/.gif import supported

** export .png is also possible, but the alpha information will set to all opaque. yes it's a problem, I know, wait....

About IntelligentAlpha
Simply said...
IntelliAlpha will try to re-build alpha information from non-alpha layered bitmaps (not only the 1st-pix color will be transparent, but also similar colors are gradated).

6 layers ... purrrfect
PNG works lovely ...

Thanks for the IntelliAlpha info ...

... waiting "patiently" for the transparent alpha export ...

a detail for later, is it possible to save/load project .ini text-files ?

This utility is exactly what I was looking for ...

[spacedad]

you saved my life!!!
i found this thread a day before the dc07 deadline when i suddenly real;ised i needed to do about 10 knobs!
knobman refreshed the pngs other knobmakers couldn't reach.

[g200kg]

thank you for comments.
i'm still working for the KnobMan improvement.

i would like to make knobman can handle not only imported images, but also built-in primitives (e.g. line, circle, sphere,...)

it will takes a little more time....

sample

[CC4]

Thanks... I'll try it out. I've never been totally happy with any "knobmakers." I think I like Tobybear's AniMan the best.

Here's a few more:
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/syn ... bmaker.htm
http://www.webgenpro.be/knoberator/webknoberator.htm
http://www.soundfonts.it/?a=read&b=11

[asseca]

... transparent alpha export is the most important feature I am looking for ...

[spacedad]

+1

[novaflash]

... transparent alpha export is the most important feature I am looking for ...

absolutely !

[g200kg]

KnobMan 0.9 updated

in this version, the UI may be a little complicated. but almost same behavior if you set the each 'Primitive' type set to 'Image'.

* Layers - upto 10 layers supported.
* Primitives - image, circle, circlefill, sphere,... you can set a primitive to each layer.
* Mask - Rotation mask supported. it may used for expansive scale line (look at sample1 or sample2).
* of course the .png export with alpha is supported.
* project file load/save (maybe slow to need improve)

http://www.g200kg.com/archives/software_knobman_e.html

samples: (sample project file (.konb) are also zipped in the archive)






(these samples does not use a imported bitmaps. just a combination of primitives)

[asseca]

KnobMan 0.9 updated
* of course the .png export with alpha is supported.
* project file load/save (maybe slow to need improve)

Thanks so much for this , you made my day

[spacedad]

wow,thank you!
just tested it and the transparency in the png export is wicked!!!
(the only thing i thought it missed was the 'from' and 'to' labels,which made it very clear for newbies.but trivial really.
a classic!

[novaflash]

impressive!