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Re: Dashcode - PNG images getting resized, and Transparency ignored


On Jan 23, 2007, at 10:16 PM, email@hidden wrote: 

Hi -

I?m having issues with Dashcode.

I want my widget to be a non-rectangular shape, but:

1. I cannot scale my widget's main image correctly ? Dashcode insists on changing it. I use the FrontImg object, with a selected image (the positioning and tile controls are always disabled, BTW). If the Dashcode editor doesn?t change it immediately, it does as soon I touch the transparency control. I've tried editing the CSS directly, and it doesn't seem to make any difference.

2. As my shape is non-rectangular, I use a PNG with transparency with FrontImg. The FrontImg object seems to ignore this and forces the shape to be rectangular, filling the rest with black.

Any ideas if this is an issue with Dashcode, or if I am just not using it correctly? 

John—

I've tried reproducing your steps and I see the issue that you're having. Unfortunately, you've uncovered a bug. Please file a report at <http://bugreport.apple.com/> that includes the steps you followed to uncover the issue.

In the meantime, I suggest that you delete the front image part from the widget, drop your image onto your widget, and then choose Arrange > Send to Back to layer it under your widget's interface elements. Once you do this, you may want to choose Arrange > Lock to lock the image so that it doesn't move. Also, you may want to add a drop shadow to the image since Dashcode won't be providing you with one. You can find the attributes for a proper drop shadow under "Drop Shadows" at:
<http://developer.apple.com/documentation/AppleApplications/ Conceptual/Dashboard_ProgTopics/Articles/Design.html>

Note: The front image part is special but isn't required for your widget to work properly. It's the only element that has a built-in drop shadow, which is recommended for all widgets. If you have an image that already has a drop shadow, you can forgo the front image part if you like.

Christian.


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Christian Wagner
Writer — Apple TechPubs
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