Texture ReSize Version 1.0

Zürich, 10-AUG-2002

 

What is Texture ReSize

Texture ReSize is a tool for Laminar Research's X-Plane flight simulator. It is used to change the master texture size for objects version 2 (objects created for X-Plane versions 6.1 and above).

If you have ever tried to change the master texture's size because you needed to add another texture, you will know what this utility does:

1. Open an existing object and load it's existing master texture
2. Take the old master texture, and add white space to the right and/or bottom
3. Make sure the texture size is legal for X-Plane
4. Save the new master texture
5. Re-calculate all texture rectangles from the object, and then save the updated object

In effect, it will save you a ton of work every time you've run out of white space on in your master texture and need to add another texture.

Conditions Of Use

By using Texture ReSize you agree to the following terms:

1. Texture ReSize is provided "as is". In using it you agree that I, Christian Franz, will not, in any way, be made responsible or held accountable for any damages (direct, implied or other) that can be traced to the program or it's associated data files.
2. You may use Texture ReSize free of charge.
3. You must not redistribute or repackage Texture ReSize and/or all it's associated files without having my written consent.
4. You must not charge any amount of money for distribution of Texture ReSize other than standard downloading fees.
5. You must not charge any amount of money for any object that was in any part created or modified with Texture ReSize other than standard downloading fees.
6. You must not charge any amount of money for a scenery that contains any object that was in any part created or modified by Texture ReSize other than standard downloading fees
7. Texture ReSize is not in the public domain but remains the personal property of Christian Franz. 

Using Texture ReSize

Texture ReSize is quite simple to use. Simply open any version 2 object with the "Convert..." item from the "File" menu. A dialog will pop up, keeping you up-to date while Texture ReSize attempts to read the object.

After successfully reading the object, Texture ReSize will attempt to load the master texture file. If it can't find it, it will ask you to locate it. Then Texture ReSize will display the texture, and let you add white space to the right and / or bottom. The dialog will reflect how much space you've added. Note that the dialog will not display the true texture sizes, but rather scale the master texture relative to the display rectangle, making the master texture appear distorted. This will not affect your master texture.

When you click "OK", first the new master texture, and then the updated object will be saved to disk.