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[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Lala v2

It's done, created assets for Icon Set-Builder from Lala V2-PSD-template. You need high resolution icons, but it works pretty well.

BUT: Not only did I port the template, I also added a LOT of different backgrounds for the basic icon. This opens a lot of new possibilities, i.e. to create icons like wooden block with ICS icons.

Here are some screenshots and samples:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1f6ys481qoaxdks/CmXHR4I1m2

You can download the "Lala V2"-assets here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6edgq8hnvxkur5y/lBL0R4i8n2

It's two ZIPs, one for 128x128 icons, one for 256x256 ones.

You must unzip the ZIPs into the Icon Set-Builder-tools "Assets"-folder (i.e. located at "c:\Users\{User}\AppData\Roaming\Icon Set-Builder\Assets\" if installed using the MSI).

After that it's listed in "Templates" and also applies default settings.

Enjoy!

EDIT: Fixed ZIPs, unzip into "Assets" didn't work, accidently there was an additional subfolder in the ZIP. Now it works.
[Android Software Development] MissionImprobable:
Great job on getting it done so quickly and putting together such a cool utility. I've always had a bit of trouble keeping full unity when I'm trying to build icons from beveled/3D icon PSDs so this is perfect.

Here's one more you might like to add if you get the chance: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26818917

Your Builder is definitely one of the best theme aids that has been made :D
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Thanks a lot for your appreciation! And therefore motivation ;)

Your next suggestion looks do-able, will dive into it as soon as possible.

Also, for the tool I still got ideas in the back of my head, it's definitely not finished yet (if ever will).

Next thing is import / export for themes, so it'll be much easier to add new themes and stuff.

Am also planning further color adjustments like hue/saturation/lightness, but I think this first requires a bit redesign to avoid cluttering.

Well... Enough said. Glad this tool got some attention and response already!
[Android Software Development] Oscar-Mark:
Ok, I tried it and it's really good.

Just some lower quality but it probably looks good on a 480x800 screen.

Just too bad that the 3C icon set is customized to every icon, the bottom bar has to be the same width as the icon, thanks BBB for ICS icons.

An option that resized the template to the width of the color in the icon would be too much to request, so I'll make them separately when I'm done with my other project.

Still an awesome program that I'll use alot.
[Android Software Development] NachoB:
Okay, maybe things have changed on me since .99. You'll have to tell me if this is the way it's supposed to be working now vrooden.

When I originally did the mirrored series, I had:

Version 0.9.9

Icon Set: Mirror Hor. 88

Text Icon: 2-Line, spacing -8

Mask: cutbottom50percblurred (it was this setting that I used to fade the mirrored object from the bottom of the icon)

Version 1.0.2, If I try those similar settings, the Mask is applied directly to the middle of the two objects.. See attached for example. Hope this makes sense without me having to go into too much detail.

And before you tell me to use the Fade Out setting under Rotate Mirror, I use Mask instead so that I can adjust the gradient of the fade to my liking.

V 0.9.9

V 1.0.2
[Android Software Development] dbs179:
vrooden, thanks for the tip. I tried the Mirror option before, but it didn't seem to work as I had expected. Once I loaded the Semi-Sense template, I was able to get closer to what Nacho's Icon's look like but I'm still not there.

Thanks,

Dave

---------- Post added at 02:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 PM ----------

I never used .9.9, but I'm seeing the same thing. Also I tried to use the Fade Out setting, but even a setting of 1 makes my mirror disappear.

On another note, Nacho, are you using two seperate configurations, one for single line icons and one for double line icons or can you have one configuration that works for both?

BTW, this is an awesome program, now that I am figuring it out more!!!

Thanks,

Dave
[Android Software Development] charlie81:
dude this is the best thing since sliced bread
[Android Software Development] gascomm:
thank you for a quality homescreen:) wicked program!
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Sorry, guys, I kept you waiting, wasn't online and at my PC the last days.

Was stuck in trash and dust, had some days off house, needed to clean up the house. So many boxes with old stuff everywhere standing in our ways since we moved in 3 years(!) ago.

Will add some logging and do profiling to check what's slow. Some effects work per pixel, which means I'm iterating through the whole grid (i.e. 128x128 = 16384 pixels). These are bound to be slow... but not THAT slow it seems to FREEZE, that's really bad! "Shadow" (the more blur the badder) and "Pseudo 3D" are for sure candidates I have to optimize.

Thanks for the clarification, helped a lot.

Looks like I "broke" this from 0.9.9 to 0.9.10... well kinda... Basically for whatever reason "Apply Mask" I moved up in the processing chain, so "Mirror" now is applied _AFTER_ masking.

EDIT: Well... since you can apply fade out to mirror, I think there is no need to apply a mask after mirroring. That order seems quite appropriate.

That many effects and adjustments to apply, I had to make some decisions in which order they are applied. Taking a quick glance at code and tool, I saw there are some more things. Like: you cannot apply shadow to "Label over Icon"-text, only the icon itself is affected.

I will try to create an overview/graph (even for myself) in which order what effect/adjustment is applied.

Next it seems I have to find an easy way one could influence in some extend the order.

Easy one: "0" doen't mean "no fade out", but "use full height", whereas "1" fades out only 1 pixel height (which looks like it disappeared). Simply increase to like 8px and more and you'll see the fade out.

Added to my ToDo-list: "write some documentation". Or at least "add tooltip-help to all controls".
[Android Software Development] NachoB:
Good to see you're still alive. Or at least someone impersonating you LOL
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Just a quick note about the current to get you updated:

Shadow for icon label text added; seperately configurable from icon shadow

Mirror/Reflection: optimized and enhanced

Performance: could greatly optimize a lot of functions (mainly those working pixel-based), speed improvement average about 40%, depends on complexity and number of applied effects :D

Logging: added for analysis; not sure wether I'll leave it in the release build

Will do some final tests this evening and release afterwards.
[Android Software Development] NachoB:
Looking good!!
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Version 1.1.0

New version 1.1.0

Performance:

Greatly optimized performance for many functions, average 30-40% faster now. All functions working per-pixel now are much faster, since I'm now working directly with the underlying bits and bytes of each (LockBits) pixel instead of using the slooow GetPixel-/SetPixel-functions.

Label-over-Icon with Shadow

Label-over-Icon now has it's own "Shadow" settings independent from the icon.

Mirror

"Mirror" is now in "Icon FX", now called "Mirror / Reflection", and has many more options. Basically I was inspired once more by a screenshot by BlackBearBlanc with ICS-icons with reflection: the reflection is semi-transparent and is moved by an offset up and a bit to the right. Now you can, too, easily -- and also change the transparency ("Alpha"), saturation and brightness (luminance).

"Open folder"-buttons

Easily open folders (i.e. containing Exports) in Explorers by simply clicking on the big button "Open folder in Explorer" in tab "Tools", or "Open output folder".

Logging

Under "About" you might enable logging to help me out in case you find some functions working slowly.

Download items

Loading preview is now running asynchronous, speeded up launch of the dialog.

>> Download available from here. <<
[Android Software Development] boldo:
Thnakyou!!!
[Android Software Development] charlie81:
where can i find more templates
[Android Software Development] faisus:
i like da icons evry1 is making....have downloaded som zip files of the icons..now the qus is how do i install in my galaxy s3...which option to select from the titanium bakup menu and where to place the zip..kindly elaborate n thnxxx
[Android Software Development] poyensa:
XDA is full of templates :)

This attached from manalas, all credits to him.

Thanks vrooden for this great app!
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Well, first of all, there are some basic templates and items included to give you a start.

Next, under the tab "Tools" there is a button "Download additional items", which brings up kinda like an "In-App Store" where you can download a lot more templates, icon sets etc.

Furthermore... if you see icon sets created with the tool, you could ask them to share the template with you. They can easily export everything needed with just a few clicks as ZIP which can be imported into the tool.

And finally... well... create your own ;) I use the free "Paint.NET" graphics editor, it's small and easy to use.

If you refer to the template: see above, ask the creator to share the template with you.

Right now, you have to download the icon set as ZIP, extract the icon PNGs and place them into a folder on your device's sd card.

On your device, you have to manually apply the icons I'm afraid. Some third party launchers (like Apex, ssLauncher, Lighting Launcher, Nova etc) allow to directly replace app icons. For stock launchers you might use Desktop Visualizer to create a shortcut to the app on the home screen where you can use any icon you want.

Note

: Seeing many requests, I've already taken a look at how to create an icon theme APK for Apex and other launchers (i.e. this [GUIDE] Apex Launcher Theme Tutorial).

But all seem to require creating XML-configuration files (and propably different for different launchers) describing the icon to use, the app name, the app's intention and more. This might be possible, but finally the whole mess has to be compiled and signed with Java/Eclipse/Android SDK to somehow get an appliable theme.

Lots of work (not only on my side for implementing) and it cannot be automated too well.

If anyone has experience and care to share some insights, I'd be glad!

I always just did a pretty normal backup with Titanium. The backup contained the compressed app as well as one or more "*.properties" files. The latter are the ones needed for extracting the icons.

Note

: Since on my device icons extracted are only 72x72 pixels (others stated 96x96 on higher resolutions devices), I already played with the inofficial google play API for .NET, tried to access it directly for downloading higher resolution app icons. But currently there's am unsolved problem which throws an exception when trying to communicate with the store. Hope it's fixed soon!

Which ZIP do you mean?

The ZIP containing the icons shared by others? >> Extract to SD card on device and apply icons manually.

The ZIP containing a template? >> Import in the Icon Set-Builder under "Tools".
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Special post regarding sharing templates:

Seeing a lot of icon sets recently (especially in the "[Collection] ICON SETS | Over *750* different Icon Packs" thread) first of all I'd like to thank you all for using my tool and sharing your creations!! :highfive:

But also more and more requests are coming up of other's who like to create their own sets.

Sooo... what do you think would be the best way to get all satisfied?

Q: If you created an icon set, I know it's your creative property. But would you be willing to share the template with others, too?

If so... How can I best assist you with sharing? What way would you prefer?

(1) When generating the icon set, should I give you an option to automatically include a sub-folder containing the exported template so it'll be available for others downloading the icon set?

(2) Would you like a function to upload an exported template to my server so others can download it via the "Download additional items"-feature? (I have a few gig bytes free and unlimited traffic)

(3) Should I start a new thread dedicated to icon sets created with the Icon Set-Builder tool, where you should ("are kindly asked to", not "required to") post the icon set as well as the template?

I'm curious, so please let me know. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Generally, if any of you busy creators would like me to add your template to the downloads right now, just send them to me (send all 3 files created when exporting, ZIP, XML and PNG; email is in the app under "About") and I will ASAP add them to the downloadable items.
[Android Software Development] faisus:
thnx for ur quick info will try manually doin it......
[Android Software Development] NachoB:
Getting lots of errors, I'll see about capturing a log. Mostly only tried playing around with IconFX mirror trying to duplicate what I had previously done using Mask.

~ Sent from my LTEvoFourG on Viper4G ROM v2.0.2 using Tapatalk
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Strange... what errors? Will then fix this evening (in a few hours).
[Android Software Development] NachoB:
Here's a log file while I was just messing around to get it to generate errors.

I can't get the sizing to play nicely for me either with 2-line layout. But I know that's a tough one to program for.
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
I got it, you may delete the log and/or posting.

Still slow? Duration times look pretty normal to me.

If it still is slow or freezes for you, please enable the last logging-setting (Performance Log) and send me that file.

Thanks, was a one-line-fix. Will replace 1.1.0 MSI and ZIP with fixed version.

Attached is a ZIP with just the new EXE, just replace. Sorry for the inconvenience.
[Android Software Development] DKM119:
Somebody should make a step by step guide on How to use this program for noobies like myself.
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Will do. Am working on the tool if I get the time (which sadly isn't much currently), simplifying the UI to some extend, adding context sensitive tool tip helps. And also am gonna write an introduction for beginners, advanced functions etc. I know last update has been some time, but I'm quite busy right now, I'm sorry, need at least a week more.

Anyway... just try. Choose existing templates. Download additional ones. Play with the settings. Preview always gives you immediate feedback of what which setting does.
[Android Software Development] desspil:
Amazing program !!!

I just hope that I can use it without completely mastered English !!?? :fingers-crossed:

thanks for your work dude

ps : I opened a thread on Miui France forum http://miui-france.org/threads/tool...indowsxp-vista-7-12-10-2012.6693/#post-154329
[Android Software Development] s2dh:
i am not able to download the files, can someone confirm the links work on the download page, or can someone create a mirror for now if the link is down..?

Thanks

#EDIT# i have downloaded the files now, links are working ok..
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Sorry for delay, great you found it.

Downloads are always here:

http://iconsetbuilder.echtzeitig.de/download.html
[Android Software Development] pooley:):
Is the icon mask working on every launcher once we've done iconset ?

Sent from my toilets
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Sorry for delay...

What do you mean by "icon mask" and "launcher"?

The "Mask" chosen in Icon Set-Builder is applied to each base icon (the "source").

Basically the order of processing is:

Iterating through Icons

Basic effects/adjustments

Mask applied to icon

Some more effects/adjustments

Template prepared

Icon placed over template

Overlay prepared

Overlay over Icon and Template

Output is an icon set based on one PNG per icon. These can be individually applied on most 3rd party launchers.
[Android Software Development] sandro100:
Hi I downloaded the zip and extracted it and ran it but I get an error (application has generated that could not be handled can you help please Im using a windows XP iam I missing something?
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Maybe an issue with access rights?

What's the exact error message?

Is .NET 3.0 (better 3.5) installed?
[Android Software Development] NachoB:
Quiet around here. How ya doing vrooden?
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Busy. Family, house, and especially job took so much time the last months.

I have sooo many ideas, but so little time, hope this changes soon. Basically I'm planning an almost complete redesign.

I think it's too static, I have an architecture in mind which allows to combine all effects currently available in any order.

Also the restriction to template, icon, overlay will be history, I'm thinking of some kind of layers, each with its own group of effects.

I'm not sure how to do the UI, though...

Lots of work, so it will take me some weeks I guess. But the Icon Set Builder project is not dead, I promise.
[Android Software Development] ixijimixi:
Can't wait to see what you come up with. As it is now, this program already does a great job of reducing several customization options to a small series of clicks. Couple this with all the icon sets that are available online, and a little bit of photoshopping/GIMPing, and this makes creating custom icon sets easy. Now the tough part is deciding which graphics to go with :laugh:
[Android Software Development] NachoB:
Completely understand. Haven't had much free time at work or home myself. 10 month at home, just found out we have another on the way due in December, and double the responsibilities at work in preparation for a substantial promotion, doesn't leave much time for play, except for the obvious play time to make more babies :D

~ Sent from my HTC One running ViperROM One using Tapatalk 4 beta
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Congratulations! :good: Similar situation here, Number 2 is on its way, due early November. Number 1 is nearly 4 year old then, great little guy; but I'm afraid he might get a bit jealous then and require some additional attention.
[Android Software Development] tobesedated:
Sorry for the ignorant question I'm about to ask...I have been making wallpapers for my phone and I love tweaking things so when I saw this I was estatic. It works wonderfully and I can't wait to mess with it more. What I don't know and maybe you could help me buut how do I apply them once created? Do I put them into a Zip folder then flash them in recovery? Or do I just put them on my phone and use and icon changing app to install them? I really did read and read and read and didn't see an answer...thanks in advance :)
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Not a dumb question at all. The name "icon set builder" implies an icon set in sense of i.e. "ADW Icon Set" is built -- which is not. It's only a folder containing all generated icons. Those have to be copied to the phone and and manually applied per app icon.

Optimistically, I hope in fall/autumn I have some more spare time working on a new version of ISB, am really hoping then might find a way to at least be able to create a folder which can be compiled using the Android SDK to get an icon set APK.
[Android Software Development] tobesedated:
Thank you for your reply. I put ones I made onto my phone and used icon changer and it worked...but yes, you're right, I was hoping it would change them in the drawer and whatnot as well. I've been reading about how to make an apk, but seeing as I'm no developer, it's a bit too much to self teach I think lol. So I will await your genius to possibly make your magic available to me. Regardless, this is a wonderful tool that will come in very handy and keep me busy. I did add a bunch of my own images to the textures folder... Sorry, rambling lol. Again thank you for this gem
[Android Software Development] tobesedated:
A Couple Attempts

I'm loving your Icon Builder..been messing around and I'm thinking the icons that can be generated will accompany zooper widget and uccw beautifully!! Here's a couple Red and Blue Steel...thanks again
[Android Software Development] tobesedated:
A few few more just so you know your tool is still being used....still would be nice to be able to make and APK but this is way better than having no tool at all..
[Android Software Development] the1dynasty:
haven't tried this yet... but it looks awesome!!
[Android Software Development] tobesedated:
I'm loving it
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Here you go, assets for the "WhiteEvo" set! Identified some variants, give you multiple templates, matching masks and overlays to play with.

Samples attached.

It's in the AddOns-DropBox:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6edgq8hnvxkur5y/lBL0R4i8n2

You must unzip the ZIP into the Icon Set-Builder-tools "Assets"-folder (i.e. located at "c:\Users\{User}\AppData\Roaming\Icon Set-Builder\Assets\" if installed using the MSI).

EDIT: Just saw in samples the top seems to have some glitches. Will take a look into it tomorrow.

EDIT2: Hm... glitch is also in the original template from the MIUI set. Will try to "fix" it anyway. Also am thinking of a few more substyles ;)
[Android Software Development] vrooden:
Quality: It depends. If input and output sizes are the same, no scaling is necessary, thus no loss in quality. In all other cases I use the highest quality settings (i.e. bicubic) avaiable in the .NET graphics library.

3C icons and bottom bar... good idea, will think about it. Also I'm just thinking it might be great to be able to use both ICON and TEXT LABEL in combation. But have to think about it in detail (main reason: where to get the names from, if the icon's name is not clear).
[Android Software Development] MissionImprobable:
I'm sure you'll be able to fix that, doesn't look too crazy. Can't believe how well the tool works.
[Android Software Development] Oscar-Mark:
Ok thx will take a look at it.
[Android Software Development] pizz0wn3d:
This is officially the coolest thing I've ever seen.

Herp derp SGS3 Tapatalk 2
[Android Software Development] yosterwp:
This should help theming by a lot! Good work!

If you don't mind me asking, what language did you use to make this application? I am looking into windows development myself, and I was wondering what makes up this program. And if it isn't any trouble, can you tell me what IDE you used, if you used one? This is a really neat piece of work, and I hope one day I can contribute like this.

Thanks again!
[Android Software Development] tommyrumbler:
simply amazing - i never thought creating an icon-pack would ever be this easy and flawless - biggest props to the OP!
[Android Software Development] tung91:
Cool, Keep up the good work :good:
[Android Software Development] g3ckospy:
great tool..:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
[Android Software Development] 71baker:
This is blowing my mind how good it looks!! Have downloaded and gonna try it now !! Thanks for making this !!
[Android Software Development] jezus101:
Mac? Linux? Does this run Good in WINE?

EDIT: does not Run in WINE it WILL install but will not launch (Same With The .Zip)
[Android Software Development] strykerider:
Look promising, wanna give a try on this when I'm home.. :D
[Android Software Development] SeanRinVA:
I gotta ask...what's the title of the thread? There's your answer...
[Android Software Development] crz6662:
Off topic. That's a funny cat/dog video.
[Android Software Development] jezus101:
Yes but WINE lets u Run Windows .EXE On Linux/Mac

I was telling Other's That This Does NOT work with the Latest version of WINE
[Android Software Development] g3ckospy:
try dual booting on mac instead of using wine?
[Android Software Development] shuura:
looks amazing! I will try this out!! Time for Mazda themed icon sets!! :)
[Android Software Development] the_scotsman:
@vrooden - I gave you a little promotion on the portal :)

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/icon-sets-made-easy-with-icon-set-builder/

Is WINE compatible with apps that require .Net Framework?