Re: Installer background - custom size
Re: Installer background - custom size
- Subject: Re: Installer background - custom size
- From: Brian Ray <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:11:27 -0600
Package Makers docs for background images: <http://tinyurl.com/ld4l5>.
Another interesting thing to note is that because the background
images can be anything readable in Core Image by Quartz (please
correct me if this is wrong), they can be in one of several
formats: .jpg, .tif, .tiff, .gif, .pict, .eps, and .pdf
I think what this means is that you can use vector graphics. Vector
graphics are better because they are resolution independent. And in
the case you wish to resize, this will be important in how they are
rendered to the user. I plan on using .eps and .pdf files for my
future installer projects. This is an advantage if you have had the
misfortune of working with Install Shield or VISE.
Also effecting how the background displays, although this may have
already been mentioned, is that the text will be placed on top of the
background image during the entire install process. So, the contrast
needs to result high enough so people with disabilities can still
read and see what is going on. I recommend fading back any images
which will fall anywhere but the lower left to about 20%. The result
is that any artwork here should appear as a watermark. The main box
adds some more fade, but not enough if say you were to use a solid
dark color background.
Lastly, I would not get overly obsessed with this but I do recommend
taking a look ath the Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines (HI
Guide): <http://tinyurl.com/ngthb> There is some good advice here for
just about anybody who develops view portions of products.
Regards,
Brian Ray
http://brianray.chipy.org
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