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Yes, the filter was created especially to construct the 32-bit, deep mask resources that were added for Win XP and Vista.
Yes, the "Cycle" button lets you step through a variety of different background colors.
If you are creating icons for older versions of Windows like 95/98/NT, start with the 8-bit, 256 color palette.
Yes, you can customize the background color by going to the View menu and selecting Background > Change Color...
This grid is the Resource List and represents all the icon resources that can be compiled into a single icon.
Yes, you can change colors by using the "Options..." button in the lower right corner and selecting "Appearance".
IconBuilder uses 8-bit resources when saving BMPs and GIFs and 32-bit resources for saving TIFFs and PNGs.
For modern operating systems, it's a good idea to start out with a full 32-bit (millions of colors) palette.
Yes, there are many good IconBuilder tips! See the full description for general tips on building and saving icons.
Select Guides or Frames from the main preferences panel and then select a new color swatch for the frame/guide.
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