The Puzzle Files nothing more needs to be said    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Puzzle Files Forum Index -> General Discussion -> Using Paint View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Titanium22 Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 319 Posted: 18 Apr 2006 4:17 pm    Post subject: Using Paint FatherChristmas wrote: Its probably a good idea to learn how to solve this using paint, you never know when you might needs these sorts of skills again. I didnt find it in Tips for new puzzlers or Back to basics and both are good learning places. Some basic paint manipulations could usefully be added, for me if no-one else. Good thinking, FC. I'll try and prepare something in the next couple of days or so with tips for using Paint in puzzle solving. At the moment, the things that seem most useful to me are (not in any particular order):- * removing the general background colour * removing a specific colour * checking whether two or more colours match * enlarging images * checking whether anything is "hidden" in an image * adding text * overlaying sections of an image * rearranging layout (e.g flipping, rotating, changing the order of columns/rows etc) * measuring the height or width of an image (or part of it) in pixels * colouring in parts of a grid But if there's anything else which would also be useful to anyone, post here and I'll add it to the list. T22 Back to top WickedPlans Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 344 Posted: 18 Apr 2006 6:17 pm    Post subject: Excellent idea FC & T22. It will be very much appreciated. I had no idea that you could do some of those things in Paint Will that include cutting out or removing sections and moving them around? Why do I do this to myself? Back to top Titanium22 Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 319 Posted: 18 Apr 2006 9:22 pm    Post subject: WickedPlans wrote: Will that include cutting out or removing sections and moving them around? Yes... T22 Back to top Titanium22 Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 319 Posted: 22 Apr 2006 6:27 pm    Post subject: There is now a Paint Basics section on Puzzletome (below Back To Basics). If you can't see it, you will need to go here to register. T22 Back to top Rosie Ragdoll Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 69 Posted: 22 Apr 2006 11:25 pm    Post subject: Titanium22 wrote: There is now a Paint Basics section on Puzzletome (below Back To Basics). What a wonderful addition to BTB. The times I've known what I want to do with a puzzle but haven't known how are too many to count but now I have a nice handy reference section for when I forget, which is often Thank you T22 for taking the time to write it Rosie Back to top coral-seas Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 206 Location: UK Posted: 24 Apr 2006 11:19 am    Post subject: Brilliant. I wish I had known these tips a year ago. I can think of dozens of puzzles that I have printed out and cut up, needlessly. I can't wait to get onto a puzzle where I can try them out. Thanks T22, great job CA Back to top SparkPlug Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 5239 Posted: 28 Apr 2006 7:05 am    Post subject: Please note: You will need to register at Puzzletome and start the "Back to Basics" section (this can be be done from the 'Content' link on the main page). Back to top xyphic Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Cambridge, UK Posted: 30 Apr 2006 12:31 pm    Post subject: SparkPlug wrote: Please note: You will need to register at Puzzletome and start the "Back to Basics" section (this can be be done from the 'Content' link on the main page). It should now be visible for anyone registered for the site. We still recommend that new puzzlers register for Back to Basics anyway. Back to top Werewolf Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 135 Location: Soul-Sucking Hollywood Posted: 01 May 2006 8:08 pm    Post subject: What a nightmare. I registered and I get this message when trying to view Paint Basics. Sorry, but only users granted special access can read topics in this forum. "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people" - Mr. Garrison Back to top xyphic Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Cambridge, UK Posted: 01 May 2006 8:20 pm    Post subject: Werewolf wrote: What a nightmare. I registered and I get this message when trying to view Paint Basics. Sorry, but only users granted special access can read topics in this forum. My fault! Now it should be both visible *and* accessible as long as you're registered. Sorry about that. Back to top Werewolf Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 135 Location: Soul-Sucking Hollywood Posted: 01 May 2006 9:23 pm    Post subject: xyphic wrote: Werewolf wrote: What a nightmare. I registered and I get this message when trying to view Paint Basics. Sorry, but only users granted special access can read topics in this forum. My fault! Now it should be both visible *and* accessible as long as you're registered. Sorry about that. YAY! thanks. I feel special now. "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people" - Mr. Garrison Back to top Baritone Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 217 Location: Colorado Posted: 02 May 2006 9:30 pm    Post subject: Hmm... I don't seem to see this. Should it be in "content", below "Back to Basics" in the menu? "I see nothing... nothing..." - Sgt. Schultz It is very dark here. You have been eaten by a grue Back to top xyphic Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Cambridge, UK Posted: 02 May 2006 9:33 pm    Post subject: Baritone wrote: Hmm... I don't seem to see this. Should it be in "content", below "Back to Basics" in the menu? "I see nothing... nothing..." - Sgt. Schultz It's in the forum below Back to Basics, rather than in the content section. We didn't add it as an additional 'contest' on the site because there are no puzzles associated with it. For your convenience, here's a direct link to the forum: http://www.puzzletome.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=235 Back to top Baritone Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 217 Location: Colorado Posted: 02 May 2006 9:38 pm    Post subject: Ah... very easy to find Thanks! It is very dark here. You have been eaten by a grue Back to top Titanium22 Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 319 Posted: 02 May 2006 10:00 pm    Post subject: Baritone wrote: Ah... very easy to find Thanks! If you have any problems or questions with it, please give me a shout. And the same goes for Back to Basics, obviously. BTB is a run down of common puzzle solving techniques with explanations, worked examples and illustrative practice questions. 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