My alternative logo for Lazarus IDE lazarus / 11-Options ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dmytron · 2016-01-08 09:51 Here's my alternative logo for Lazarus IDE. Simple, elegant and looks classy (not like the current logo that IMHO "smells" amateurish). I'd like to use it in my IDE but don't know how to make a replacement (splash_logo.bat for some unknown reason doesn't have any effect). Please help me in this matter. Do you like my new logo? I would like to hear any comments (and suggestions to make it default splash logo for Lazarus 1.6 ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- silvestre · 2016-01-08 10:17 In my opinion, the current is nicer than this proposal. The cheetah has no support and is directed downward, bad symbol. The logo is pixelated ... Maybe it would be good that designers launch more proposals, then voting would be nice ... but I do not know if this is a priority for the team ... in any case, the idea to work in a better image can be positive ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- balazsszekely · 2016-01-08 10:25 @dmytron That logo is pixelated,  especially the text part. Quote@silvestre Maybe it would be good that designers launch more proposals.Yes, but please propose it on the mailing list, otherwise there is absolutely no chance for logo change. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- x2nie · 2016-01-08 11:02 Yeah, for fun, here is my LiteZarus splash image. LiteZarus has been suspended because all major things it has had has been patched back to Lazarus 1.5 (even better). @dmytron: as far as I know, Lazarus 1.6 would not change for splash, maybe next version. but you can do change the splash image yourself for any lazarus version in your local PC. let me know if you didn't know how to. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ñuño_Martínez · 2016-01-08 11:10 I think it needs more work.  Also, I agree that the cheetah doesn't gives a nice message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FTurtle · 2016-01-08 11:13 dmytron, you forgot to explain to people what you really mean. This site is about programming. Please, keep politics so far from here as it possible. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- x2nie · 2016-01-08 11:14 as for comment of your splash logo: that is too plain. you may need to add gradient, silhouette /  water effect to the sea-blue. or cloud? add more objects and texts. as for original (current) splash, you can use it raw/resources image here: your_lazarus_installation_path/images/splash_source there are several images you can reuse to enrich your picture. greeting! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dmytron · 2016-01-08 12:23 Thanks for the answers. I'm very pleased that you've taken seriously my half-joke idea of using my logo as a default splash screen. (Guys you didn't see the smiley, did you?) Although I think that the current splash DOES need to be changed to be more specific and classy. Something more like the attachments. Any help about the question I've asked above? Quote I'd like to use it in my IDE but don't know how to make a replacement (splash_logo.bat for some unknown reason doesn't have any effect). P.S. I think the splash screen contest would be nice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- marcov · 2016-01-08 13:42 The Cheetah stays. That is a requirement ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Zoran · 2016-01-08 14:28 Quote from: marcov on January 08, 2016, 02:42:47 pmThe Cheetah stays. That is a requirement  What about this one: http://pythos-cheetah.deviantart.com/art/Desert-Cheetahtaur-331444677 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ArtLogi · 2016-01-08 14:51 Cheetah, while it does have some nice meanings. Like the fact it's the fastest land mammal and agile, but for logo it is all but easy, since cheetahs profile resempless skinny household cat with a voodoo shrinkt head. That makes it exceptionally hard to make a graphics from it without ending up with basic cat image, compared to some other animals with more distinctic features. Not impossible ofcourse. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- marcov · 2016-01-08 15:16 Quote from: Zoran on January 08, 2016, 03:28:20 pmWhat about this one: http://pythos-cheetah.deviantart.com/art/Desert-Cheetahtaur-331444677 Absolutely great, but more something for your avatar :-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ArtLogi · 2016-01-08 15:25 I wish there would be an artist in community who could pull out of his hat something like this: http://www.bhmpics.com/thumbs/fractal_cheetah-t3.jpg http://www.bhmpics.com/fractal_cheetah-wallpapers.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Graeme · 2016-01-08 15:49 Quote from: Zoran on January 08, 2016, 03:28:20 pmhttp://pythos- cheetah.deviantart.com/art/Desert-Cheetahtaur-331444677 ROFL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Graeme · 2016-01-08 15:54 Quote from: dmytron on January 08, 2016, 01:23:39 pmAlthough I think that the current splash DOES need to be changed to be more specific and classy. I don't think it is that bad. It was redone two or so years ago, and was already a big improvement to the one before. Personally, what would be nice is if a splash screen [something signifying a slow application and needs to keep the end-user busy until everything is running] is simply not needed. Some applications start up so fast, they simply don't need splash screens at all. Lazarus IDE should aspire towards that goal instead. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- balazsszekely · 2016-01-08 15:59 QuotePersonally, what would be nice is if a splash screen [something signifying a slow application and needs to keep the end-user busy until everything is running] is simply not needed. Some applications start up so fast, they simply don't need splash screens at all. Lazarus IDE should aspire towards that goal instead.True! Instant startup, no splash, but what about Help-->About Lazarus?  The thread is still valid, but I agree,  the current one is not that bad, besides there are much more important things to implement first. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Zoran · 2016-01-08 16:56 Quote from: marcov on January 08, 2016, 04:16:07 pmQuote from: Zoran on January 08, 2016, 03:28:20 pmWhat about this one: http://pythos-cheetah.deviantart.com/art/Desert-Cheetahtaur-331444677 Absolutely great, but more something for your avatar :-) Don't tell around, but it's actual me...  For avatar I would rather disguise... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- taazz · 2016-01-08 17:54 Quote from: marcov on January 08, 2016, 02:42:47 pmThe Cheetah stays. That is a requirement  I disagree the cheetah is FPC's logo and although it is a big part of the lazarus logo it does not need to be unless of course the two project got linked in to one. In any case I aim to please so here is x2nie's splash with the cheetah added. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- hrayon · 2016-01-08 17:58 This topic reminds me of another. http://forum.lazarus.freepascal.org/index.php/topic,20576.0.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- marcov · 2016-01-08 18:41 Quote from: taazz on January 08, 2016, 06:54:01 pmIn any case I aim to please so here is x2nie's splash with the cheetah added. So funny I posted it on FPC core :-) I'm surprised nobody made use of the "Pestering Peacock" subtitle of FPC 3.0 :-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- balazsszekely · 2016-01-08 18:48 @marcov Please also post it on the Lazarus Mailing list...the only thing they talking about lately, is a specific symbol, if you know what I mean. They need to relax, big time! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Graeme · 2016-01-09 09:23 Quote from: taazz on January 08, 2016, 06:54:01 pm In any case I aim to please so here is x2nie's splash with the cheetah added. [tears running from my eyes] That is really funny - I love it! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- bylaardt · 2016-01-11 16:02 Quote from: Graeme on January 09, 2016, 10:23:12 amQuote from: taazz on January 08, 2016, 06:54:01 pm In any case I aim to please so here is x2nie's splash with the cheetah added. [tears running from my eyes] That is really funny - I love it! LOL Great idea for a easter egg!!! Reminds me to  "toasty" from mortal kombat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dmytron · 2016-01-11 18:38 So, how to replace splash logo in my own copy of Lazarus? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- x2nie · 2016-01-12 04:07 Quote from: dmytron on January 11, 2016, 07:38:23 pmSo, how to replace splash logo in my own copy of Lazarus? It's very easy. 1. put your splash_logo.png into your_lazarus_install_path\images\  (it will replace the default with yours) 2. run your_lazarus_install_path\images\splash_logo.bat 3. rebuild lazarus: IDE's menu "Tools" > "Build Lazarus with profile : Normal" taraaaaa! The splash_logo has been replaced with new one. I do that this morning, successfully. PS: If the splash didn't replaced with new one, there maybe conflicting with any other lazarus installation, or the file needed to rebuild doesn't updated. (because I have several lazarus intallations in my local machine,) I did it this morning: * rename other lazarus dir to break the path config: from "lazarus_1_4_4" into "Lazarus_1_4_4_temp" * delete directory Lazarus_1_6_rc1\units\i386-win32\win32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dmytron · 2016-01-12 09:32 Thanks!