RealWorld Paint.COM Help Index
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RealWorld Paint.COM is a freeware image editor capable of working with image in standard image formats such as .jpg, .png, .bmp, ...). It features layers with effects, flexible and extensible drawing tools, fill styles and filters.
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Getting more help
The crucial pieces of information are available directly in Paint.COM user interface:
- Read the tooltips and/or descriptions in application status bar (the line at the bottom of each window) to learn about individual menu commands or dialog controls.
- Click the lightbulb toolbar button or the "What now?" menu command to display list of frequently used actions.
- Search this web.
- Ask a question on a public discussion board
Creating images
Clicking on the File->New menu command displays a new window with installed wizards:
- New raster image - create new empty image.
- Image from clipboard - creates image from content of clipboard. If you find an image on the web, right-click on it in Firefox and select "Copy image", then use the "Image from clipboard" wizard.
- Capture image - captures an image from a Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) device. Most webcams and some scanners are WIA-compatible.
- Capture desktop - the application window hides for a moment and the desktop without the Paint.COM window is captured and opened in the editor.
Using drawing tools
Paint.COM offers several drawing tools and fill styles. Drawing tools may use the active color or fill style to fill interior of shapes.
- Drawing tools - overview of available tools.
- Drawing modes - tools are affected by current modes.
- Fill styles - ways of filling drawn shapes.
Tutorials
- Creating a simple blue button with glassy look
- Adding reflections and shadows to images
- How to make scripted noise generator
Core concepts
Reading the following sections will help you understand how things work inside the RealWorld Designer framework. It is recommended for users wanting to customize the look and functionality of the application and for plug-in developers.
- Window Layout - this corner-stone of the application controls the content of the entire window and the main menu.
- View State - communication medium between individual parts of the application. A need-to-know topic for people wanting to customize the user interface and functionality.
- Localized Strings - how use text in multiple languages in items configurable by the end users.
- Scripting - introduction to creation of scripted filters or other operations.
- PlugIns - technical information for plug-in developers.
- Stateless GUI - RealWorld application use strictly stateless user interface methods. Learn why and what are the consequences.