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CP-program/template software?
« on: January 15, 2008, 05:20:35 pm »
Hey Guys
I am working on a cp layout and I recall there used to be online software to play around with different button layouts etc.. however I tried the link on main page and it is dead...any other programs or links around?

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Re: CP-program/template software?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008, 06:00:27 pm »
Its not a program, but a simple test method I made up was making smaller scale models of button layouts, joysticks, trackballs, and more on post-it notes.  Then just cutout a piece of paper in the shape I am thinking about for the control panel, and adjust where everything goes until it looks right.
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Re: CP-program/template software?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2008, 08:57:27 pm »
I suppose you could use CPWizard to design a CP? Never thought of it like that though  :dunno
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Re: CP-program/template software?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2008, 09:21:55 pm »
Sadly, I think that the Interactive Control Panel Designer is gone but not forgotten.  Don't despair.  There is another free Control panel designer offered by Mameroom Designs.
http://www.mameroom.com/CPKD_info.asp

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Re: CP-program/template software?
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2008, 10:03:07 pm »
If you have access to Microsoft Visio it is a lightweight CAD program that is very easy to use.  I am using it along with the stencils posted here:

http://arcadecontrols.com/artwork.shtml

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