Icon Editor bug - random rotations

[nathand]

While editing icons with the new icon editor in LV 2009, I keep finding that my icon (or selection, or layer) rotates when I type the letter "r" into a layer name.  Are others seeing this?  What tool do I need to have selected to avoid this?  I've installed the icon editor update and this bug is still there.

Also, is there some way to define the default VI Icon layer to be something other than a white square with a black border?

[RavensFan]

I don't see this, but I am actually using the modified Icon Editor.

You can use other templates.  Save the .png file into the C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\My Documents\LabVIEW Data\Icon Templates\VI\Frameworks directory.

[blawson]

I have noticed this, too.  In fact, it's pretty easy to reproduce.

Open the icon editor and show the layers page.  Now select a layer.  At this point pressing "r" should rotate the layer, which makes sense.

Now, click in the layer name, which un-highlights the layer, and any time you type an r it will rotate.

There are some other issues with rotate: if a selection or layer goes outside the icon canvas, it will be trimmed permanently (not so great if you wanted to flip it 180 degrees).

 As for changing the default icon background, I'd suggest making some templates for general use. You can save templates from within the Icon Editor. The first thing I do when editing an icon is delete the default layer and select a relevant template I've made.  Or you can just use the filled rectangle too.  If there is a way to change the default icon, i'd be interested in finding out.

-Barrett

Message Edited by blawson on 11-12-2009 03:27 PM

[Peñata]

Hi nathand,

Thank you for reporting this bug. I will be filing a Corrective Action Request for this bug. I will post the CAR # when I have done so.

Thank you for choosing National Instruments.

Aaron Pena

National Instruments

Applications Engineer

http://www.ni.com/support

[Ben]

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nathand wrote:

While editing icons with the new icon editor in LV 2009, I keep finding that my icon (or selection, or layer) rotates when I type the letter "r" into a layer name.  Are others seeing this?  What tool do I need to have selected to avoid this?  I've installed the icon editor update and this bug is still there.

Also, is there some way to define the default VI Icon layer to be something other than a white square with a black border?

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Kudos for explaining the mystery I dismissed!

Ben

[PJS]

Keep up with the lastest Icon Editor (IE, don't ask, I didnt create the acronym) can be found here.

http://decibel.ni.com/content/groups/enhanced-icon-editor-2009

[Peñata · Accepted solution]

Hi nathand,

I have filed a CAR to report this bug to R&D. The CAR ID is 198191.

Thank you for choosing National Instruments.

Aaron Pena

National Instruments

Applications Engineer

http://www.ni.com/support