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xScope is a collection of tools that designers and developers can use to measure and compare on-screen elements.
xScope is available for Mac OS X users for $29.99. A five user license is available for $99.99 and a ten user for $179.99.
xScope requires a Mac running OS X 10.7 (Lion) or later.
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IconBuilder 8 is a completely new version written from the ground up with all new features and user interface.
Simply create a .ico file, name the final file favicon.ico, and upload it to the root directory of your website.
This problem is a bug in Tiger and is not related to IconBuilder. Try using our free IconExaminer app instead.
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Yes, holding down the Shift key while you rotate or adjust ruler length, effects the ruler in fixed increments.
Yes, the Loupe can be set to either 200%, 400% or 800% magnification simply by selecting the desired setting.
Yes, you can freeze what is being displayed to see a "snapshot" of the selection by pressing Command-D.
Yes, once you have created and positioned a set of frames or guides you can then save them for later reference.
The "Create archive" feature in Mac OS X 10.3 and later can lead to problems and we recommend against using it.
There are really three parts to designing icons: concept, creation and construction. Read on to learn more.
There are three ways to turn xScope's tools on and off. Via the floating toolbar, the main menu bar or command-keys.
Yes, the Iconfactory offers a wide range of professionally designed royalty-free stock icons for developers.
These controls add and delete data from the Resource Grid. Consult the IconBuilder Tutorial for exact functions.
The verify panel allows you to quickly check if your icon has extra or missing resources for the target platform and OS.
Yes, there are many good IconBuilder tips! See the full description for general tips on building and saving icons.
Make sure you are not saving the icon as an ".icns" file or that your icon contains more than just 128x128 resources.
The startup delay encourages you to purchase the full software. This delay is removed upon registration.
Select the Guides or Frames tab in xScope's preferences panel and then select a new color swatch for the frame/guide.
Yes, IconBuilder XP is available for Windows, although its feature set is not as complete as the Mac version.
No, our stock icon collections are only available for purchase as complete sets at the current time.
Unfortunately creating icons for the Palm and other handheld devices is difficult and requires unique resources.
During the transition from Mac OS 9 to OS X, the way custom icons are stored on disks changed. Read on for more.
Yes, after creating a projector bundle you can change the Info.plist file so that CFBundleIconFile uses a .icns file.
Save as a resource file when incorporating into an application and as a folder for simple use on the Mac desktop.
Certain versions of the Mac Finder have a bug that prevents it from updating properly and showing icon changes.
Yes, there are many good reasons to update cicn resources to icon suites including millions of colors and transparency.
There are several important tips and tricks for developers working with Mac based icon resources. Read on for more.
Working with 32-bit icons in Cocoa and NIB-based Carbon applications, is surprisingly easy. Read on for more.
There are some important things to know when working with 32-bit Windows icons. Read on to learn more.
A quick way to clear the cache is to go to the Appearance tab of Desktop properties and change the default icon size.
There are several tools on Windows that allow you to change application icons. One of them is Microangelo Librarian.
Microsoft only supports 32-bit icons with their newer products. Its best to focus on backward compatibility first.
Yes, we worked closely with Microsoft to develop a suite of icons including the Recycle Bin, My Computer and others.
We encourage you to use our Support page to submit any problems or general requests you may have with xScope.
A popular way to distribute your creations is via disk images. These steps will help you create your first Mac disk image.
Yes, adding a custom icon to a Mac disk image is easy. Please read on to learn the steps to perform this process.
Yes, but the trick is to make sure the picture you are adding is in a subfolder of the disk you are creating.
You may not have all icon resources in your icon file or your Finder may be caching old versions of the icon.
You can create an Autorun.inf file to change the icon displayed when the CD-ROM is loaded in Windows.
Use Iconbuilder to create icons for cross-platform projects.
Instead of double-clicking the archive, Windows users need to right-click and select "Extract All..." to view icons.
Depending on your need, BMP and ICO toolbar icon files can be made using IconBuilder and Photoshop.
The Iconfactory search engine is a great tool to help you find whatever you are looking for. We have associated keywords with all of the content available on the site. These keywords span icon sets, desktop pictures, iPulse Jackets, software products, support items, design services projects and even news page postings.
In order to make it easy for you to find what you are looking for, we have built some features into our search engine that allow you to customize your search: