Changing size or distance of "MDTS" indicator

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:42 pm

Help! I am modding my MDTS indicator but it is to BIG at this time. I can't find any notes on what changes the size or distance (so it seems smaller) for it to be. I have tried reducing the Pixel count but that does not change the size in the game. I'm stumped. Any help would be appreciated and Thanks.

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:44 pm

Did you try keeping the background the same size as default and just making the MDTS image smaller?

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:53 pm

What I did

was rename the file I want to use as my MDTS as the "Mdts1.png and 2.png to replace the default. I have no idea what the original size was?

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:56 pm

The original size should be in the Customizing Kit ... and you need to keep the same filename. Which is why I use JSGME to swap out my mods.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:28 pm

Pictured below is what I mean by my MDTS1 and 2 being to big. I am using my Clan logo as my MDTS.

MDTS1

MTDS2

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:11 pm

MDTS graphics are 128x128. There are three files, one shadow and two regular. Use the same size and center your icon, making it smaller.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:14 pm

From post: 132457, Topic: tid=9038, author=Marvin wrote: MDTS graphics are 128x128. There are three files, one shadow and two regular. Use the same size and center your icon, making it smaller.

Wish that was it but the mdts in the picture above is 100x100.

[Edited on 3-4-2012 by thetiebers]

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:18 pm

Without changing the size of your drawing, increase the size of your background to 128x128 ... and make sure the drawing is in the center.

Use the Properties function ... it will enlarge the background without enlarging the graphic.

[Edited on 3-4-2012 by Marvin]

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:27 pm

Sorry Marv, I don't understand what U mean as I don't see a function in Properties to do that. Never said I

was very bright.

I use "Paint" to edit.

[Edited on 3-4-2012 by thetiebers]

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:33 pm

Which Paint? The Windows 7 version is different, as to how you call up Properties.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:43 pm

From post: 132464, Topic: tid=9038, author=Marvin wrote:Which Paint? The Windows 7 version is different, as to how you call up Properties.

:P:D, Thanks for your Patience Marv. That was the key. I was opening the Properties wrong. Found the right way as it works great. Thanks again.

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:45 pm

Glad to hear it ... time to log on to MP. See ya!

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:42 pm

With your help Marvin, I was able to make my new mdts1 2 and shadow to a more appropriate size. Thanks again.

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:26 pm

Looks good.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:45 pm

Cool Thetiebers!....