Frame Orientation

[ghost]

Hi Arthur,

the frame setup of my hexa is in + mode. Droidplanner shows a quad (which is fine) in + mode but the orientation is wrong. The following image shows the problem.

On the left side you see the setup of my copter on the right is what I see in Droidplanner. Is there some option to adjust orientation?

Thanks,
Thorsten

[arthurbenemann]

There is no option to select the orientation of the copter. But if you can generate all the icons for each orientation I can add the code for it. So DroidPlanner will select the correct icon.

[ghost]

Sure! Can you send me an example (if exists) and or the specifications such as color, size, etc.?

[arthurbenemann]

The current files are here:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/tree/master/DroidPlanner/res/drawable-mdpi

They should around 48x48 pixels, and have a x1.5 and x2 version (you want to start with a vector drawing), like it's described here: http://developer.android.com/design/style/iconography.html

[ghost]

Some first ideas for discussion:

Personally I prefer E.

[ghost]

Suggestion for hexa:

[arthurbenemann]

I like both E and F.

[ghost]

Arthur, below some first examples for testing (with Anti-Alias and white background, and without Anti-Alias)

[arthurbenemann]

They need a transparent background, and we only need the ones with anti-alias.

If you are able to compile the code yourself you can give the icons a try by overwriting the default icons on the folder I sent you before. Here is a guide on how to compile the code:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/wiki/Build-Setup

If you can do a pull request your name will be stored in the program history, if not I can push them myself the next time I have some time to work on the code.

[ghost]

They should have a transparent background already. It would be great if you can make a test on your system. The question is if the white anti-alias transition looks ok or if some other color such as black or some green or whatever looks better. (Btw, does a transition to transparent work? I'll check tomorrow...) I'll prepare all images then. Do you think we need the hexas?

[arthurbenemann]

Oh I assumed they had a white background, I'm sorry (reading on phone). The anti-alias should transition to the alpha layer or else the white pixels will show on the map overlay.

I did a build with the mdpi quad icon (48x48), here is how it looks:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w6fv55qr22t0ben/DP_with_Thorsten_Icons.apk

[ghost]

Thanks! I will have a look tomorrow and prepare the icons with transitions to the alpha layer.

[ghost]

Hi Arthur,
here are some new files:

Let me know if I should change anything!
Cheers,
Thorsten

[Blueocean]

I would like to see line for current Heading, similar as there is in MissionPlanner :

It could have on/off checkbox in settings and perhaps value for line lenght.

What do you think :) ?

Regards
Jani

[ghost]

This might be helpful in some situations. However, I guess this needs to be generated on the fly - in the code!?

[arthurbenemann]

@ThorstenDP
For a static line (that rotates with the icon) it can be just added to the icon .pgn .

To make the proprieties of on/off we can have two different icons (we are starting to get a lot of icons), or generate them in the code.

I just don't want to make that code too heavy so the app start to get stuck because of that.

[ghost]

Sure I can make it. We only have to discuss the length of the line - and the color (would be nice if it fits to the Droidplanner coloring scheme I guess). The only thing is that it has to be centered correctly...

[ghost]

Concerning the discussion of colors especially for persons with a red/green color deficit I saw on another forum as well as the question whether different symbols are needed for different types of UAVs, I would like to post a suggestion for a unified symbol (no plane and no copter) as well as a new coloring suggestions. It is just an idea so please feel free to criticize it and/or help to develop it further:

[ghost]

Arthur et al., here are some files for testing: new design with and without line for current heading.

[arthurbenemann]

@ThorstenDP
I can't promise that the icons will be on the next release of DP, because I'm very committed to finish the new UI (#308). But you can rest assured that they will be on the new UI.

Here is an screenshot:

[ghost]

Arthur,
the new UI looks awesome! I think we are not in a hurry to change the icons. I guess it is more important to come up with a good solution. What do you think about the idea of a unified icon as above. I lie the blue you are using and it might be a good idea to use the same for the icon?

[arthurbenemann]

It may be troublesome to have multiple icons for each drone type, but when we are able to see other people drones on the map it will be worth it.

About the unified icon, it's an interesting idea but it doesn't look nowhere near as good as the other icon you designed.

[ghost]

:-) Yes, right. It was more about the colors. I also have no problem to use a plane icon. The orientation is easy then.

[ghost]

Anyway, let me know how to proceed and if I should prepare these (https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/issues/343#issuecomment-26279696) icons with a line for current heading.

[arthurbenemann]

I don't need any other icons for now, when I'm finished with what I have to work up until now I'll give you a call. Thanks.

[arthurbenemann]

We have a new High Contrast icon that is generic, so I'm closing this.

Thanks for the help @ThorstenDP , but I'll have to drop the cool icons in favor of app usability under the sun.

[ghost]

Arthur, no problem! (as long as the orientation is correct ;-))
I am curious to see the new icon!