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Title: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Kman-Sweden on October 18, 2009, 04:34:01 am

Hi there.
So I've almost desided what my button layout should look like.
HOWEVER I haven't found a program yet that will let me print out the bloody thing IN SCALE!  :banghead:
I've looked for templates on the Wiki site and in the file repository but to no avail.

I've tried CPSketch 2.0 and like the idea of being able to just pick some items and place them in the pattern I like but CPSketch 2.0 does not have all the parts I'm using.
I using two magstik+, a turbo twist 2, Electric ICE-T™ Deluxe RGB Arcade Trackball V2.0 with mountingplate, and Electric ICE-T buttons.

Being able to print to scale is the main issue right now.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: syph007 on October 18, 2009, 09:33:49 am

I use inkscape.  It's free and I'm using it to print to scale fine.  The only thing is doenst do is print tiled pages, I import to illustrator for that.

I attached some inkscape files I made up, and my current CP mockup if that helps you.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: rab236 on October 18, 2009, 09:34:13 am

use google skeychup. that's what i used to create my control panel layout. in the options it will let you print full scale. the program is free and for win/mac.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Kman-Sweden on October 18, 2009, 01:02:29 pm

Thanks I'll try 'em out.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Franco B on October 18, 2009, 04:24:37 pm

I use AutoCAD but if you want ready to print layouts take a look [here (http://slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html)].

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Chris on October 19, 2009, 01:51:17 am

I use Visio.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: ivwshane on October 19, 2009, 03:12:10 am

I used mspaint:o

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: JohnnyG on October 19, 2009, 10:09:10 am

Quote from: rab236 on October 18, 2009, 09:34:13 am

use google skeychup. that's what i used to create my control panel layout. in the options it will let you print full scale. the program is free and for win/mac.

I just started playing with this yesterday and must say I am suitably impressed.  Not only is it very easy to use (they have some great youtube tutorial vids to get you started) but you can easily make it a 3d model as well for better visualization.  I look forward to learning more about this program, and you certainly can't beat the price!  :)

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Ryglore on October 19, 2009, 11:16:15 am

I use Illustrator and Photoshop for pretty much all of my mock ups.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Kman-Sweden on October 20, 2009, 02:58:44 am

Quote from: Franco B on October 18, 2009, 04:24:37 pm

I use AutoCAD but if you want ready to print layouts take a look [here (http://slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html)].

Thanks man! That's exact what I was looking for.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Franco B on October 20, 2009, 03:01:37 am

Your welcome.  :)

 I may add it to the wiki as it is a useful site.

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: KissMyWookie on October 23, 2009, 11:13:32 pm

Quote from: Franco B on October 18, 2009, 04:24:37 pm

I use AutoCAD but if you want ready to print layouts take a look [here (http://slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html)].

Thanks for the link Franco, that's a great guide you posted. ( http://slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html (http://slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html) )

Steve

Title: Re: What program do people use to make the button layout?
Post by: Ond on October 28, 2009, 01:33:13 am

Quote from: Chris on October 19, 2009, 01:51:17 am

I use Visio.

Me too, although I use 3D programs to design in, I still prefer to use visio for layouts to print - too easy.