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Custom icons are a visual way to quickly identify and locate various files and folders on your computer's desktop.
Yes, we worked closely with Microsoft to develop a suite of icons including the Recycle Bin, My Computer and others.
Yes, there are many good IconBuilder tips! See the full description for general tips on building and saving icons.
This grid is the Resource List and represents all the icon resources that can be compiled into a single icon.
IconBuilder uses 8-bit resources when saving BMPs and GIFs and 32-bit resources for saving TIFFs and PNGs.
We recommend you consult the Tutorial that comes with the IconBuilder download to learn more about Open/Drop icons.
These controls add and delete data from the Resource Grid. Consult the IconBuilder Tutorial for exact functions.
Depending on your need, BMP and ICO toolbar icon files can be made using IconBuilder and Photoshop.
For the best results, we recommend designing 16x16 versions by hand in Photoshop with pixel-clicking.
Please consult the Tutorial that comes included with your IconBuilder download, or follow quick start guide here.
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