This is a software module that is separate from Atomix Buttons.


Launching the module
There are 3 ways to launch the Button Image Generator. You can launch it independently by clicking its icon on the desktop, or run it inside Atomix Buttons by clicking the "Create Image" Button in the MouseOver/MouseExit Panel .

You may also launched the module by clicking the
Launch Wizard  Button in the Toolbar.

The main function of Button Image Generator is to create JPEG images for use in Atomix Buttons.


Preview Panel
In here, you can choose one of the pre-generated styles that are shipped with the Buttons Image Maker and customize them. Over 50 pre-generated button settings are included.

Use the mouse or arrow keys to move up and down to choose the type of button images you would like to use and click the "
Next" Button.


Property Panel
In this panel, you can adjust or customize the properties of the image you are going to create. The idea is to play around with the properties until you get the desired effects.

Save Image and Update
If you are finished with your work, Image Maker automatically prompt you to save your image into a jpeg file. Your applet in Atomix Buttons will also be updated with the saved image.

Save Settings
Allow the settings you have configured to be saved

Load Settings
Allow the settings you have saved previously to be loaded.


The Properties of a Button Image

Button Text:
The text on the button image. You have to type <Enter> when done.

Font :
Click this button to choose the font for your button image. You can set the font name, font size and font style here.

Image Width :
Width of the image. (A large image requires more time to generate. Value should be less than 300)

Image Height : Height of the image. (Value should be less than 300)


Paper Color:
This is the background color of your image if you are not using rectangular shape.

Text Horizontal Alignment :
align text left,center,right or specify. If specify is chosen, you have to enter the value in the Specify X property.

Specify X :
The number of pixels to offset from the left.

Text Vertical Alignment :
align text top,center,bottom or specify. If specify is chosen, you have to enter the value in the Specify Y property.

Specify Y :
The number of pixels to offset from the top.

Lighting : this property causes some regions of your image to appear brighter/darker.

More properties



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