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Title: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 20, 2009, 01:01:42 AM
just started writing this today ... all it can handle right now are old-style interstate shields, but more layouts (US, state routes, etc) will be coming very soon!  

Along with various custom fonts, an interface that doesn't look like it was hacked together in a couple of hours (hey wait a minute...) by someone who does not actually know a word of ActionScript (don't tell anyone!), and the ability to export your creation out of the applet.

www.aaroads.com/shields/generator.php

enjoy!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 20, 2009, 01:49:29 AM
Any chance of Series A fonts?  :-P

Otherwise, looks good so far. :nod:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 20, 2009, 01:56:25 AM
Quote from: US71 on December 20, 2009, 01:49:29 AM
Any chance of Series A fonts?  :-P


yes.  I will program that in, as I do have a copy of FHWA's specification from 1966.  (Just about the end of the line for Series A.)  I also will have 1926 FHWA (block font) series B, C, D, E, F* and assorted custom fonts like Mass, New York and Maryland.

*Square A was not ever used on shields, I don't think; it is significantly narrower than Round A, almost to the point of being illegible.  Round B, C, D, E, F match up exactly in width with their square predecessors.

anyone know of a good free program that converts vector graphics to fonts?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: corco on December 20, 2009, 12:41:39 PM
Hooray! I needed to make a map of New Meadows, Idaho today for public distribution and now I have shields  :sombrero:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidjcorcoran.com%2Fhighways%2Fgeneric%2Fyay.png&hash=e0e0723377378fd01f1a583e86286b4ace85a0c7)

In seriousness though, this has major awesomeness potential. Good work
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 20, 2009, 12:56:16 PM
the layout of the US shield is wrong.  try the number on top and "US" at the bottom.  :sombrero:

I just fixed it so the various widths all display at the same vertical offset.

if anyone sees any bugs, please let me know, including which browser and operating system.  I've only tried it on Firefox under Windows XP.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: hbelkins on December 20, 2009, 02:10:49 PM
Quote from: corco on December 20, 2009, 12:41:39 PM
Hooray! I needed to make a map of New Meadows, Idaho today for public distribution and now I have shields  :sombrero:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidjcorcoran.com%2Fhighways%2Fgeneric%2Fyay.png&hash=e0e0723377378fd01f1a583e86286b4ace85a0c7)

In seriousness though, this has major awesomeness potential. Good work

"U.S. Federal?" Ack, no!!!! This is a Calrog-free zone!!!  :pan: :crazy:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 20, 2009, 03:42:30 PM
business shield capability added.  menu system still nonexistent  :sombrero:

Current version is 0.24.  Sometimes Firefox caches the .swf and does not reload it when you want a new version.  Delete cache if this occurs.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 20, 2009, 06:55:47 PM
version 0.29 - now has four shield types (two interstate, two US)... that's enough for me to start building an actual menu.  Coming soon ...
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: un1 on December 20, 2009, 07:01:15 PM
There's a problem with the interstate sign. The text isn't centered onto it, sign is left of the center.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 20, 2009, 07:08:20 PM
Quote from: un1 on December 20, 2009, 07:01:15 PM
There's a problem with the interstate sign. The text isn't centered onto it, sign is left of the center.

you might need to do a cache clear.  I resized the interstate shield to 500x300 (extra padding around the outside); if you have the older 300x300 version cached, it will display incorrectly.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 12:06:45 AM
version 0.31 now has a menu.  all hand-coded; no $700 Flash CS3 for me  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Truvelo on December 21, 2009, 07:35:24 AM
I've found when using the wider fonts it causes 3 digit route numbers to go over the edge of the shield.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk%2Faashield.jpg&hash=435e5b32c2655c609a1188716cea64e1f6538c05)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 21, 2009, 09:05:24 AM
Quote from: Truvelo on December 21, 2009, 07:35:24 AM
I've found when using the wider fonts it causes 3 digit route numbers to go over the edge of the shield.

Be patient. He'll probably have a 3d shield soon ;)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Brandon on December 21, 2009, 10:31:05 AM
Quote from: Truvelo on December 21, 2009, 07:35:24 AM
I've found when using the wider fonts it causes 3 digit route numbers to go over the edge of the shield.

You can change from series D to series C.  That makes the 3di shield work.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 12:08:11 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on December 21, 2009, 07:35:24 AM
I've found when using the wider fonts it causes 3 digit route numbers to go over the edge of the shield.


ya think?  :sombrero:

the 1958 spec called for Series C in that situation; the 1961 spec added the wide shield.  I'll add some more shield styles today, and the wide classic interstate shield is one that's on the list.  I have a copy of the 1961 spec, so it will be done right!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Brandon on December 21, 2009, 02:01:42 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 20, 2009, 01:01:42 AM
just started writing this today ... all it can handle right now are old-style interstate shields, but more layouts (US, state routes, etc) will be coming very soon! 

Nice additions to it with the various US shields (1948, modern, and California).  Can't wait to see the state routes (and variations thereof)!  :clap:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 02:15:40 PM
version 0.35 is up.  I added wide interstate and business shields.  

furthermore, since it looks like the default font inter-letter spacing is a bit too wide (205 still doesn't fit - sorry, Jefferson!  :-D) so I added a control to manually change the font spacing.  The 1961 federal specification states that D width should be used on the wide shields, but sometimes even then, C width is the only thing that works... so try both.

since some states also had variety in the way they spaced their letters (see extra widely spaced "OHIO" on their old interstate shields), this allows you that functionality too.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 21, 2009, 05:39:11 PM
If you ever need a SC State Shield to work with, I happen to have a HR version that I made off of a picture I took of one in the field. ;)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 05:43:39 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on December 21, 2009, 05:39:11 PM
If you ever need a SC State Shield to work with, I happen to have a HR version that I made off of a picture I took of one in the field. ;)

can you email it to me please?  shields@aaroads.com  thanks!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 21, 2009, 05:50:19 PM
What format would you like it in?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 06:13:20 PM
.svg if you have it
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 21, 2009, 06:16:06 PM
I have it in .ai format.  Will that work?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 21, 2009, 06:37:23 PM
I have a picture of a modern cutout OR 99E shield (3dor) if you want it... otherwise I've got pictures of the standard shield on black square (both 2dor and 3dor).
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: njroadhorse on December 21, 2009, 06:49:07 PM
Why is that app so additcing? :D
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 07:20:07 PM
Quote from: njroadhorse on December 21, 2009, 06:49:07 PM
Why is that app so additcing? :D

wait 'til I upload the next version, which lets you save your work!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 07:20:38 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on December 21, 2009, 06:16:06 PM
I have it in .ai format.  Will that work?

I think so ... send it along!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: SSOWorld on December 21, 2009, 07:27:10 PM
What's the difference between this and the Shields-Up! generator (besides the obvious "yours is better" and "only made by me" arguements  :happy: )
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: mightyace on December 21, 2009, 07:29:15 PM
Looks good so far.

The font-spacing controls eliminate the only gripe I had so far.  When I try to make a US 11 shield, the 11s are too close together and the spacing control lets me fix that.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 07:46:41 PM
I think "it's better" is a good enough difference!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: WillWeaverRVA on December 21, 2009, 09:29:59 PM
The output from this generator looks a lot cleaner than Shields Up!'s output. Really nice work you've done on this. =)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 12:10:51 AM
thanks! :)  really cranking hard on getting the "save" routine done.  I've just had to write my own PNG encoder because apparently the library was never ported to HaXe, the free ActiveScript compiler I am using.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 12:31:04 AM
Can I request the ability to use custom colors? I'd like to make something like this:
http://bickenland.lonaf.com/Maps/Bickerloo.png
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2FZH%2520I%2520110.gif&hash=efe31e8e20fbeb3f5fe6d57fa566f7f550d7c1f6)
(Don't worry about accomodating my unorthordox font choice -- Blue Highway (Bold, I think))
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 12:34:29 AM
unfortunately, at this point the infrastructure does not support custom colors, as the backgrounds are all pre-loaded.  
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 03:26:01 AM
good news everybody!

there is now a save button, and that sends the image to your browser where it appears in "downloads" ready to be viewed or saved as you see fit.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/OREGON_99_.png)

I was going to make a feature to save the image here on the server (for quick and easy linking) but that alas is ripe for abuse and security holes, so I won't. 

tomorrow, more shield types coming  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Truvelo on December 22, 2009, 06:42:52 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 02:15:40 PM
furthermore, since it looks like the default font inter-letter spacing is a bit too wide (205 still doesn't fit - sorry, Jefferson!  :-D) so I added a control to manually change the font spacing.  The 1961 federal specification states that D width should be used on the wide shields, but sometimes even then, C width is the only thing that works... so try both.

I've noticed that the left number is touching the edge of the shield while the right number has plenty of clearance. Perhaps if it was shifted to the right a little it would be possible to get a 3-digit series D number on a wide shield without the edges touching.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 22, 2009, 09:33:54 AM
Quote from: Truvelo on December 22, 2009, 06:42:52 AM
I've noticed that the left number is touching the edge of the shield while the right number has plenty of clearance. Perhaps if it was shifted to the right a little it would be possible to get a 3-digit series D number on a wide shield without the edges touching.

I had the opposite happen trying to do 3 digits on a Cali cut-out: it looked like it needed to move a skoch to the left. Not complaining, just observing.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 01:09:48 PM
yeah, sometimes the font kerning is a bit strange in those fonts - plus what is mathematically centered may or may not be visually centered (see number 41 for example, which only looks correct when it is pushed to the right of center a bit.

unfortunately, to try to program all of that in is a bit difficult, so I'll just add a third set of controls (move left or right) so people can fine-tune the centering.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
done, and done.  version 0.40 is up, and it now has a centering compensator.  :sombrero:

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/interstate_james_k._polk_205.png)

that looks a wee bit silly, but it seems like something a highway department would do!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: un1 on December 22, 2009, 03:15:59 PM
Speaking of silly:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll316%2Fun1_2008%2FWebsite%2520Related%2520and%2520Random%2520Images%2FSpacing.png&hash=0cfb9bbbc1cb4b66d7683e7c6eaf1fd08124263d)

You might want to put a limit on the spacing.   :-P
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: xonhulu on December 22, 2009, 03:17:46 PM
About as silly as the "COASTAL" banner on US 1 in Maine, although I actually like that.  Scary thought: do you ever think DOT's might sell sponsorships on interstate shields?  Something like these:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi572.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss166%2Fxonhulu%2Finterstate_coca-cola_5.png%3Ft%3D1261512915&hash=f7f73f96c544bf46eaaa98ee5f3424da0215e5a8)(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi572.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss166%2Fxonhulu%2Finterstate_idaho_7-up.png%3Ft%3D1261512956&hash=22f02d699bdfbf0fd633522f318a34fa8e0a3b09)

Anyway, thanks for creating this.  I've been having fun with it the last couple days.  Here's an Oregon could-have-been:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi572.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss166%2Fxonhulu%2Foregon_320_-1.png%3Ft%3D1261512291&hash=fb5a91ef4b096aacd5688493d2eb1cefe0ffc838)

Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 03:32:27 PM
Quote from: un1 on December 22, 2009, 03:15:59 PM
You might want to put a limit on the spacing.   :-P

too lazy ;)

(it's really a lot more work than the reward, as I'd have to look up individual font glyph information, etc...)

if you want to make hare-brained looking shields, the app is not going to stop you :) 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 03:35:58 PM
And now California decides to do something about the I-5/10 'duplex'...:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2Finterstate_california_510.png&hash=f79d37e78badf92d926de64252525369cbd601bc)
And yes, the 2di shield was a deliberate choice.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 04:03:19 PM
510 looks great in narrow.  In fact, the narrow shield fits "two and a half digit" in D very admirably.

I just added two more shield styles: generic ("neutered") 1961 spec two and three digit variants.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 06:10:33 PM
Note to self: Never use the neutered variety.

Any chance of getting the bubble 3di shields?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 06:14:04 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 06:10:33 PM
Note to self: Never use the neutered variety.

Any chance of getting the bubble 3di shields?

the '61 neutered ones look pretty decent, and a surprising amount of states used them for independent-mount shields, even though they were intended for guide signs.  It's the '70 spec neutered shields with the thin margins and extra extra large numbers that look kinda ridiculous. 

the bubble shields are a low priority right now; as far as I can tell they rose to the surface in the late 1990s.  I'm concentrating on classic designs for now.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 22, 2009, 06:20:49 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 21, 2009, 07:20:38 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on December 21, 2009, 06:16:06 PM
I have it in .ai format.  Will that work?

I think so ... send it along!

Ok!  I'll get it sent in a few minutes. ;)

EDIT: You have mail!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: mightyace on December 22, 2009, 06:30:12 PM
Here's a suggestion.

How about splitting the layout selection into two parts.

The first part would be sign type (Interstate, US Route, State Route, Misc)

The second part would be the specs appropriate for that selection.

I'm saying this because the layout selection is already started to look busy and you haven't even gotten to any states yet.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 06:30:56 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 06:14:04 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 06:10:33 PM
Note to self: Never use the neutered variety.

Any chance of getting the bubble 3di shields?

the '61 neutered ones look pretty decent, and a surprising amount of states used them for independent-mount shields, even though they were intended for guide signs.  It's the '70 spec neutered shields with the thin margins and extra extra large numbers that look kinda ridiculous.  

the bubble shields are a low priority right now; as far as I can tell they rose to the surface in the late 1990s.  I'm concentrating on classic designs for now.
You're right -- it's the later neutered varieties that look bad.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 06:34:55 PM
Quote from: mightyace on December 22, 2009, 06:30:12 PM
Here's a suggestion.

How about splitting the layout selection into two parts.

The first part would be sign type (Interstate, US Route, State Route, Misc)

The second part would be the specs appropriate for that selection.

I'm saying this because the layout selection is already started to look busy and you haven't even gotten to any states yet.

you are correct.  I had been thinking that several days ago; I just wanted to get some other features in.  I designed the menu to be easily expandable to multiple levels, so I may as well start the split.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 06:53:32 PM
Support for non-latin characters and the hyphen would be nice.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2Fmotorway_england_a1%2528m%2529.png&hash=1d4000d8c33f381c39ce7a134df4f3325d9d68f4)
Should read 'A1(M)'.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: mightyace on December 22, 2009, 07:27:50 PM
^^^

It looks like the hyphen is already there.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2582%2F4207642344_54bf8e30d7_o.png&hash=9aae36b2ee417c160c9df581cbad69349fd9c02b)
interstate_hawaii_h-1 by mightyace, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mightyace/4207642344/)

Edit: Replace wrong sign with correct one.

P.S.
I've started a topic for Fictional Signs (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=2145) like this:

What the I-80 sign might look like if the tolling project succeeds:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4069%2F4206791157_2a1427eafb_o.png&hash=f9fb7353e02c1d9a9d13f0a26af4a095d9b4c6e0)
penna_turnpike_80 by mightyace, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mightyace/4206791157/)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 08:11:08 PM
Shouldn't that be (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2Fturnpike_pennsylvania_80.png&hash=1b18426f275246cde55771b1e533e13004a6ee3c)? :?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: mightyace on December 22, 2009, 08:13:10 PM
^^^

It could be, but my idea was to be closer to the verbiage on the PA Turnpike sign.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F1%2F19%2FPennsylvania_Turnpike_logo.svg%2F200px-Pennsylvania_Turnpike_logo.svg.png&hash=65d6b9701f2b02335317673df6ec7a3242e2e4ee)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 08:20:18 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 06:53:32 PM
non-latin characters

you mean Cyrillic?

if you have the Russian font available, I'm all for it!  :-D
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 08:36:56 PM
submenus implemented in version 0.48

just a couple bugs found in the hooks I left in when I made a single-menu system.  hopefully no further bugs will turn up when I implement the "fonts" menu.   :sombrero:  

I really like the interstate-shaped Turnpike shield!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: mightyace on December 22, 2009, 08:44:11 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 08:36:56 PM
submenus implemented in version 0.47

just a couple bugs found in the hooks I left in when I made a single-menu system.  hopefully no further bugs will turn up when I implement the "fonts" menu.   :sombrero: 

The multilevel menu looks good!  :clap:

Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 08:36:56 PM
I really like the interstate-shaped Turnpike shield!

Thanks, it was one of those spur of the moment things after seeing a PA TURNPIKE 576 sign on the photo "game" and I thought, "Hmm. The business loop shield green looks close to the PA turnpike green so I gave it a go.

Of course, whether the text is PENNA TURNPIKE like mine, TURNPIKE PENNSYLVANIA like Bickenden or something else like PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE or PA TURNPIKE  is a matter of taste.  Anyway, if we want to talk about that, we should use the Fictional Signs topic I started.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 08:49:06 PM
I do not know if the BL green and the Penna green are the exact same color, but I would surmise that they are - there is a standard federal green, which is the background color on the BL shield in the generator.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 08:59:52 PM
I added open and close parentheses, as they do exist in the Highway Gothic set.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/motorway_england_m1(a).png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 22, 2009, 09:37:10 PM
There seems to be a glitch: the Interstate shields aren't coming up, just the text
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: WNYroadgeek on December 22, 2009, 09:38:09 PM
Quote from: US71 on December 22, 2009, 09:37:10 PM
There seems to be a glitch: the Interstate shields aren't coming up, just the text

Same here. The US shields show up fine, though.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:21:06 PM
yeah I'm a moron.  I did a drag and drop upload of all my files to the server (mainly to serve as a backup) and left to go get dinner.  Damn FTP program gets caught up on some random shortcut I accidentally created and asks "oh, this is a .lnk file. is this text or binary?" and in the meantime is smart enough to completely fail to upload the rest of the files.  God damn I need a better FTP program.

looks like it's working now. 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 22, 2009, 10:23:22 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:21:06 PM
God damn I need a better FTP program.

looks like it's working now. 

What are you using?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:29:25 PM
SecureFX v2.03.  2002

has there been much of an improvement in FTP clients in the last 7 years?  :-D
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 22, 2009, 10:29:35 PM
Looks like everything except 1960's US is messed up  :no:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 22, 2009, 10:30:05 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:29:25 PM
SecureFX v2.03.  2002

has there been much of an improvement in FTP clients in the last 7 years?  :-D

I use Filezilla... never had any problems.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:32:17 PM
does it have very aggressive retry capabilities?  That's the main problem with SecureFX is that it just gives up sometimes and I have to manually reset it, and then it does not remember where it left off so I have to figure out what got uploaded and what didn't, or just start from the beginning again.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:33:11 PM
Quote from: US71 on December 22, 2009, 10:29:35 PM
Looks like everything except 1960's US is messed up  :no:

it had stopped working for me, and then I re-uploaded all the files, reset my cache, and it started working.  that's when I noticed your email; dunno if you sent it during my re-upload, before, or after... but if you reset your cache, it should work again.

sometimes the shield background does take a bit of time to show up, as those are not embedded directly in the app.  Each time you switch layouts it's a new HTTP GET request.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 22, 2009, 10:43:01 PM
Got it to work finally after like 8-9 refreshes  :pan:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 10:46:29 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:32:17 PM
does it have very aggressive retry capabilities?  That's the main problem with SecureFX is that it just gives up sometimes and I have to manually reset it, and then it does not remember where it left off so I have to figure out what got uploaded and what didn't, or just start from the beginning again.

It works fine for me. It does five retries before giving up, but it won't drop the queue, so you can reprocess.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 10:47:10 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 08:59:52 PM
I added open and close parentheses, as they do exist in the Highway Gothic set.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/motorway_england_m1(a).png)
Woohoo! Now to see what I can do with parenthesis...
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 10:53:05 PM
Gag shield for the I-98 thread in the fictional highways...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2Fentre-etat_quebec_96.png&hash=31f23a72809964c1d2f5abdf4cc091b5bcd746af)
Requesting support for accents et al. I've a bone to pick with Spain's motorways...
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 11:27:18 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 10:53:05 PM
Gag shield for the I-98 thread in the fictional highways...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2Fentre-etat_quebec_96.png&hash=31f23a72809964c1d2f5abdf4cc091b5bcd746af)
Requesting support for accents et al. I've a bone to pick with Spain's motorways...

I'm going to be swapping out the Roadgeek font set in a little bit, and I cannot guarantee that the next font set will have accents so for now I'm going to punt on putting them in. 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 23, 2009, 03:05:55 AM
California spades are here ... all five styles that use the modern font.  Coming soon: some with the older fonts - but the bear has arrived  :sombrero:

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/49__.png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 23, 2009, 10:59:12 PM
Quote from: US71 on December 22, 2009, 10:30:05 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 22, 2009, 10:29:25 PM
SecureFX v2.03.  2002

has there been much of an improvement in FTP clients in the last 7 years?  :-D

I use Filezilla... never had any problems.

Yeah, Filezilla is a great freeware FTP program.  I use it all the time.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 24, 2009, 12:17:16 AM
the square fonts are coming!

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/florida_us_541.png)

I only have the D width right now, but I should have B, C, and E hopefully by the end of tonight!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 24, 2009, 04:11:58 AM
there be square fonts, series B, C, D, and E.  that should be adequate to represent most shields - the only time I've seen F is on a random Mississippi shield in the word "MISS" in the crown.

since the fonts are not tied to the layouts, you are free to make aberrations like this.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/interstate_alabama_59.png)

Alabama was using the square fonts as late as 1963, so ... you never know.  And it looks better than Clearview, that's for sure!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 24, 2009, 07:47:08 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 24, 2009, 04:11:58 AM

Alabama was using the square fonts as late as 1963, so ... you never know.  And it looks better than Clearview, that's for sure!

I like that "faux retro" look  :nod:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 26, 2009, 04:44:12 PM
we now have colored US shields!

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/mississippi_us_45.png)

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/south_dakota_212.png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 26, 2009, 05:22:33 PM
Ooh, nifty.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: City on December 26, 2009, 06:42:21 PM
I like this shield generator. Anyways, here are some new shields I've made with it. FL A1A becomes a US highway...  :colorful:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F_XCc_wh3g2E0%2FSzabWKxVUtI%2FAAAAAAAAFoE%2FjtE9OxQVBLY%2Fs800%2FUS%2520A1A%2520Collection.png&hash=e94ccf9adec321d156a2b3d98d9ba172e7c35786)

If you noticed, I put blue and brown shields in there. The blue shields represent that it is a coastal route, and the brown shields represent that it is a scenic route.

Quote from: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 03:35:58 PM
And now California decides to do something about the I-5/10 'duplex'...:
Interstate 510 shield

I'd prefer a hyphen to be thrown in for good measure.  :biggrin:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F_XCc_wh3g2E0%2FSzaeRUb8wsI%2FAAAAAAAAFpA%2FJMsbDTzHeN8%2Fs800%2FInterstate%25205-10.png&hash=7944e7df404410a9a173ba41017fc09576a22c3e)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 26, 2009, 07:36:02 PM
Jake, I hope to have you the South Carolina shield fixed up later today.  Hopefully I'll be able to convert it properly to *.svg format once I get the program reinstalled to do it.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 26, 2009, 07:55:22 PM
sounds good; thanks!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 27, 2009, 05:19:05 AM
Quote from: City on December 26, 2009, 06:42:21 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on December 22, 2009, 03:35:58 PM
And now California decides to do something about the I-5/10 'duplex'...:
Interstate 510 shield

I'd prefer a hyphen to be thrown in for good measure.  :biggrin:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F_XCc_wh3g2E0%2FSzaeRUb8wsI%2FAAAAAAAAFpA%2FJMsbDTzHeN8%2Fs800%2FInterstate%25205-10.png&hash=7944e7df404410a9a173ba41017fc09576a22c3e)
Either way, I win? :D
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: shoptb1 on December 27, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
This application looks great...when are you adding all of the state shields?  LOL
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: xonhulu on December 27, 2009, 01:20:32 PM
I just need the old Oregon eagle shield.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 27, 2009, 01:42:23 PM
I was planning on doing the following today:

Oregon custom font (C and D widths - Chris, your "recommended night route 101" photo is extremely helpful!)
Oregon eagle
Nebraska 1922 round font (D width)
Nebraska classic wagon
Nebraska modern wagon
California auto club bears

as those are my favorite designs

also various infrastructure updates like continuing the integration of the generator with the sales pages, which matter only if you're looking to buy a sign.  Hint hint.  Okay I'm being too subtle.

BUY A SIGN FROM ME OR I'LL EAT YOUR HOUSEHOLD PETS!  NOW!

:sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 27, 2009, 04:06:46 PM
I've a cat I may be willing to part with. Will that work? (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FphpBB2%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fmeh.gif&hash=aaf4ec299e3f50fc601a34209cbe76e3055df8db)
(Can I request that smiley be added to this board? :D)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: SSOWorld on December 27, 2009, 06:03:21 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on December 27, 2009, 04:06:46 PM
I've a cat I may be willing to part with. Will that work? (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FphpBB2%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fmeh.gif&hash=aaf4ec299e3f50fc601a34209cbe76e3055df8db)
(Can I request that smiley be added to this board? :D)
meh :meh: um I mean sure
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: un1 on December 27, 2009, 06:07:09 PM
 :meh:

Could the old link on the first post be changed to the new one or add a redirect to the new link?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 27, 2009, 06:07:29 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 27, 2009, 01:42:23 PM

BUY A SIGN FROM ME OR I'LL EAT YOUR HOUSEHOLD PETS!  NOW!


I already bought a sign and I have no pets ;)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 27, 2009, 06:28:02 PM
Quote from: un1 on December 27, 2009, 06:07:09 PM
:meh:

Could the old link on the first post be changed to the new one or add a redirect to the new link?


done. 

working on Oregon fonts ... have got D, am halfway through E, and then I will work on C and then we can all make custom Oregon shields.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on December 27, 2009, 06:41:07 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 27, 2009, 06:28:02 PM

working on Oregon fonts ... have got D, am halfway through E, and then I will work on C and then we can all make custom Oregon shields.
Holler when you have some "Lone Star" shields ready to roll ;)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: WNYroadgeek on December 27, 2009, 07:55:43 PM
Can't wait until there's some NY shields to play with.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 27, 2009, 10:41:07 PM
just added three widths of Oregon font, and the eagle shield design used from 1926-1974.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/oregon_42__.png)

this shield uses a D-width font for the numbers, and for the state name, a font that is halfway between D and E in width, and almost EM in stroke thickness.  I've only seen that used for OREGON and US on shields.  The D they used on numbers, and the C width (the third font I made up) was the bread and butter of their signage starting in 1942 or so.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 28, 2009, 12:01:19 AM
Jake, the South Carolina svg file should be in your inbox right now. ;)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 28, 2009, 12:10:42 AM
yep, got it, thanks!  just haven't had the time to look ... my php code is acting up and I'd like a sales page, not a "error found on line 93".   :banghead:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: xonhulu on December 28, 2009, 12:17:33 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on December 27, 2009, 10:41:07 PM
just added three widths of Oregon font, and the eagle shield design used from 1926-1974.

Looks great, Jake!  One thing: you describe the earliest Oregon shields as dating to 1926, but there weren't any Oregon State Routes until 1932.  While the Highway System had existed since 1917, I don't think anything but US Routes (starting in 1926) were signed until then (1932).  Am I mistaken?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 28, 2009, 12:41:24 AM
no, I totally just pulled a number out of thin air!  :-D 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 28, 2009, 11:34:38 PM
we have South Carolina - thanks rickmastfan67 for the layout file!

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/605____.png)

question - is that color really how light the blue is?  it's significantly lighter blue than the standard (as seen on interstates).  Does anyone have a photo of one of these next to an interstate shield?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 28, 2009, 11:46:21 PM
Ask and you shall receive.

Day:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv645%2Frickmastfan67%2FInterstates%2FSC%2FUS-21%2FP1060696s.jpg&hash=25374e7e58838f4618106b8f5c2d9f3bf8a217db)

Night:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv645%2Frickmastfan67%2FInterstates%2FSC%2FUS-21%2FP1010275s.jpg&hash=f904e7fd640a46de23db08666ac5d6c6a0a003a5)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 28, 2009, 11:48:05 PM
oh dear, that sign is not showing up well at night.  I hope they don't change to black, but rather to the standard interstate blue, when they notice the problem.

thanks for the photos! 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 28, 2009, 11:51:55 PM
Well, that just could have been because I still didn't know all of the functions of my new camera yet.  I only had it for a little over 2 months (February '08) at the time of that night shot.

The Day shot was taken in October of this year.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on December 29, 2009, 12:56:48 AM
Yeah, it looks like the flash overwhelmed the shield's reflectivity on the night shot.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 29, 2009, 01:00:03 AM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on December 28, 2009, 11:51:55 PM
Well, that just could have been because I still didn't know all of the functions of my new camera yet.  I only had it for a little over 2 months (February '08) at the time of that night shot.


the thing is, the 21 and 77 have good contrast, so I am thinking that the state route shield's colors are indeed sub-optimal.  I'll be in SC in a few weeks so I can hopefully see for myself!

it's a very nice color; it just appears to not work well with retroreflective materials. 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: yanksfan6129 on December 29, 2009, 06:42:01 PM
Jake, do you have any timetable on putting up a regular ol' circle?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 29, 2009, 06:59:35 PM
Quote from: yanksfan6129 on December 29, 2009, 06:42:01 PM
Jake, do you have any timetable on putting up a regular ol' circle?

low priority right now ;)  I'm taking a break from the generator today to restore some signs and maybe add some photos to the AARoads blog ... I think I've worked for 16 hours straight every day since Saturday the 20th, and nearly all of that has been work on website infrastructure and shield gallery (excepting Christmas, when I worked for 10 hours only... if anyone ever tells you being self-employed is like being on vacation; well, lemme tell ya folks, it's only half true!  :sombrero: )
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: vdeane on December 29, 2009, 07:21:32 PM
That would explain how updates were coming so fast.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 29, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Quote from: deanej on December 29, 2009, 07:21:32 PM
That would explain how updates were coming so fast.

yeah, had to get the generator off the ground.  Now it has a lot of fonts and a few major state designs and I can relax a bit.  Nothing like learning by doing ... the next project will be to make the shield gallery all in SQL.  Do I know anything about SQL?  No, no I do not, but I didn't know anything about flash before I started the generator project!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on December 29, 2009, 07:59:35 PM
Is coding your own flash stuff that hard Jake?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on December 29, 2009, 08:02:58 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on December 29, 2009, 07:59:35 PM
Is coding your own flash stuff that hard Jake?

the coding itself isn't particularly difficult (Actionscript is pretty similar to Javascript so if you know that, you're about 80% there), but there's lots of fonts to be designed, shield graphics to be made, etc... plus sometimes I'm working on vector graphics for customers who want to order a sign, or doing some PHP stuff for the shield gallery in general.  I can definitely bury myself in this!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on January 02, 2010, 01:20:09 AM
I'll hold off on requesting my custom-shaped shields for now then :smartarse:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 02, 2010, 12:55:33 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on January 02, 2010, 01:20:09 AM
I'll hold off on requesting my custom-shaped shields for now then :smartarse:

depends on what you want!  Someone requested the "wide 1960 spec black square US shield", which does not actually exist!  :-D wasn't until 1970 that they introduced those in the federal specifications. 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on January 02, 2010, 03:47:06 PM
lol I'll give them a C for half-assing their homework...

What I'd like is the bubble-3di Interstate shield (who besides me likes these, anyway?), the Blue Highway font (with lowercase support), and the Interstate series with green on the bottom, blue on top, like in the 'Zarahemla' I-110 shield I posted on page one. ...

Also, these three shields (stickers I swiped from the fast food joint I worked at five years ago) would make good, well, shields...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2FSigns%2Fsigna.jpg&hash=7e191ee09b3e6abe698a7f69111a99ba20004166)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2FSigns%2Fsignb.jpg&hash=e2545e72f8d8ee374de4cc0410d8adc3e149bff8)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbickenland.lonaf.com%2FMaps%2FSigns%2Fsignc.jpg&hash=9cab37212c794bed8a59120a6ce9ce7c812b1827)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 02, 2010, 03:59:44 PM
that Blue Highway font is a very close match for Nevada's state font - I'd have to tweak it to make it an exact match for Nevada and then up it will go.

I'm not putting up any non-standard aberration shields  :-D  so no bubble, no California extra pointy triangle, no Indiana/Pennsylvania acorn-shaped US shield, etc.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 03, 2010, 12:24:19 AM
just added two new US shield designs: the 1948 standard white square at intersections, and Missouri's 1955 style cutout for freeways and expressways.

the 1948 white square and 1960 black square are now available in various colors too, as used in states like Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Kansas.  (yes, we finally get a green square US-56  :sombrero: )

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/56____.png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 03, 2010, 03:02:37 AM
and we've got Floridachrome shields!

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/92____.png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on January 03, 2010, 09:25:41 AM
Man, this is like Crack for roadfans ;) :hyper:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Truvelo on January 03, 2010, 10:02:05 AM
A lot states use the shape of their state as the shield so why do the same with US routes.

What do you think?

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk%2Fusshield.jpg&hash=8e50b6db20d82195c4966f2d8e32d6dcfb03638f)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: froggie on January 03, 2010, 10:55:01 AM
Considering the existing U.S. route shield is pretty synonymous with U.S. routes, keeping that would be preferable.  Though some changes could be implemented...

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ffroggie%2FUS-52MN-oldstyle.png&hash=37c027090e6135abc6d106dd5b6050a007e110cf)  (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ffroggie%2FUS-52MN-oldstyle2.png&hash=ae889b4c0efea26f63088d8b379a316a45280761)  (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ffroggie%2FUS-52MN-newstyle.png&hash=fbd79eb49ea6b5efd86d5751f887cf43e085bee1)  (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ffroggie%2FUS-52MN-newstyle2.png&hash=39a5bd504544099786d25d166bdf8d9eeafb6800)  (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ffroggie%2FUS-52MN-newstyle3.png&hash=bf4831ccd3809eae80ca0faa8ccc139fcc63ab52)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: SSOWorld on January 03, 2010, 12:14:39 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on January 03, 2010, 10:02:05 AM
A lot states use the shape of their state as the shield so why do the same with US routes.

What do you think?

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk%2Fusshield.jpg&hash=8e50b6db20d82195c4966f2d8e32d6dcfb03638f)
I think in that case a 24x24 looks ugly, which goes against Agentsteel's philosophy :happy:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: shoptb1 on January 03, 2010, 12:23:59 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on January 03, 2010, 10:02:05 AM
A lot states use the shape of their state as the shield so why do the same with US routes.

What do you think?

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk%2Fusshield.jpg&hash=8e50b6db20d82195c4966f2d8e32d6dcfb03638f)

Hawaii and Alaska always get the shaft!   :spin:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 03, 2010, 01:39:53 PM
oh sweet heavens above ... no!   :-D
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 03, 2010, 05:28:04 PM
I added this style of US shield, used starting in the 1950s primarily in Alabama.  It's also shown up in Louisiana, Georgia, and ... a later version of it (black square background, not white with outline) in Wisconsin!

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/31____.png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on January 03, 2010, 05:43:48 PM
That's a subtle difference from the 1948 US Shield.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 05, 2010, 11:31:41 AM
got one more font...  :sombrero:

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/pennsylvania_us_6.png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 14, 2010, 04:50:19 PM
I'm having some difficulty with the application in Internet Explorer 6 and 8; could anyone please tell me if it is working for them on those browsers?  If so: which o/s and version of the flash player do you have installed?  I'm trying IE6 on WinXP SP3 and IE8 on Win7, with flash 10.0.42.34.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 14, 2010, 04:53:34 PM
wait, no ... just reset the cache and IE8 is working fine, except that the application width is 480 pixels, instead of 500.  Hmm ...???
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: shoptb1 on January 14, 2010, 05:01:58 PM
Works fine here.

IE 8.0.6001.18702 on Windows XP SP2 with Flash 10.0.22.87
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 14, 2010, 05:22:36 PM
Quote from: shoptb1 on January 14, 2010, 05:01:58 PM
Works fine here.

IE 8.0.6001.18702 on Windows XP SP2 with Flash 10.0.22.87

thanks!  Is the right side of the application cut off?  (easiest way to tell is that the centering buttons to move the text to the right would be missing if it were)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on January 14, 2010, 09:44:31 PM
No problems here in IE-8 v8.0.7600.16385 (32bit); W7 64-bit. Flash: 10,1,51,66

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv645%2Frickmastfan67%2FInterstates%2Fshieldgen.png&hash=01539d658ba4d91bff026d93d963cca50390f664)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: vdeane on January 15, 2010, 03:21:34 PM
Works fine here too (IE8, Vista 32 bit, whatever the latest Flash version is)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 15, 2010, 06:36:18 PM
great, thanks for all the feedback!

looks like it may have to do with the 64 bit version of IE8 not supporting Flash completely
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rawmustard on January 15, 2010, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on January 15, 2010, 06:36:18 PM
great, thanks for all the feedback!

looks like it may have to do with the 64 bit version of IE8 not supporting Flash completely

64-bit IE shouldn't support Flash (no 64-bit version yet). That's why there's still a 32-bit version of IE included with the x64 OSes.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: mightyace on January 15, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
Quote from: rawmustard on January 15, 2010, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on January 15, 2010, 06:36:18 PM
great, thanks for all the feedback!

looks like it may have to do with the 64 bit version of IE8 not supporting Flash completely

64-bit IE shouldn't support Flash (no 64-bit version yet). That's why there's still a 32-bit version of IE included with the x64 OSes.

Yeah, I remember that.  My newest desktop has 64-bit Vista.

I don't know whether it just loads a 32-bit version or what, but Firefox has no problem on that machine!  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on January 15, 2010, 09:07:35 PM
Well, I know in Windows 7 64bit, the default version of IE is the 32bit one.  You have to manually start the 64bit IE if you want to use it.  (I personally use the 64bit IE on sites that have flash on it that I don't want to see.  Makes loading pages faster. haha.)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Ian on February 07, 2010, 05:53:56 PM
How come I can only make interstate shields, old US markers, modern South Carolina, old California, Oklahoma, and Oregon route markers?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on February 07, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
The reason is because that's all the shapes that Jake has in SVG format for this project so far.

Also, if Jake's up for it, I can provide him with SVG files for FL 1d/2d, FL 3d/4d, and the FL Toll shield.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Alex on February 08, 2010, 12:45:06 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on February 07, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
The reason is because that's all the shapes that Jake has in SVG format for this project so far.

Also, if Jake's up for it, I can provide him with SVG files for FL 1d/2d, FL 3d/4d, and the FL Toll shield.

He plans on adding many additional shield base options, but is on the road for the next few weeks...
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Michael on February 10, 2010, 04:24:53 PM
Couldn't we just use Wikipedia?  That's where I get all my route shields.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on February 10, 2010, 04:27:42 PM
Quote from: Michael on February 10, 2010, 04:24:53 PM
Couldn't we just use Wikipedia?  That's where I get all my route shields.

:-D

of course you can.  you can also draw them freehand with a mouse in MS paint.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Michael on February 11, 2010, 01:09:42 PM
Using Paint would be too hard IMO.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Truvelo on February 11, 2010, 01:49:54 PM
Quote from: Michael on February 11, 2010, 01:09:42 PM
Using Paint would be too hard IMO.

Not really. Everything I draw is done using Paint.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: vdeane on February 11, 2010, 02:22:41 PM
Quote from: Michael on February 11, 2010, 01:09:42 PM
Using Paint would be too hard IMO.
I guess some people are just more artistic than we are.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Ian on February 11, 2010, 03:02:21 PM
Quote from: Michael on February 11, 2010, 01:09:42 PM
Using Paint would be too hard IMO.

I've drawn traffic signals in Paint...
http://picasaweb.google.com/Iansignal/TrafficSignalRoadSignArt#
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Scott5114 on February 18, 2010, 12:48:40 AM
Wikipedia's current shields are about the best that you'll find anywhere on the internet, and they're probably the only source of vector shields you'll find, but there are limitations. Due to copyright restrictions, our coverage of turnpike shields is worse than it otherwise could be, and since we don't have access to the correct specifications and fonts, older shields are likely to be rather inaccurate.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on February 18, 2010, 12:57:48 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on February 18, 2010, 12:48:40 AM
Wikipedia's current shields are about the best that you'll find anywhere on the internet

well, perhaps if you like modern shields, and/or designs I came up with myself and passed on to Wikipedia to throw them a bone.

want the best highway markers on the internet?  see the AARoads page, and buy one from me  :sombrero:

(and for the lazy sorts that wonder why I just haven't been able to come up with every single design known to man, in no time flat ... well, it takes time and effort - if you want to do it right, knock yourself out.  But don't do it wrong - there have been far too many that have done it wrong.)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on February 18, 2010, 01:01:11 AM
Quote from: Michael on February 11, 2010, 01:09:42 PM
Using Paint would be too hard IMO.

bitch bitch bitch.

moan moan moan.

look, if you want something for free, sit back and wait until it becomes free.  Until then, either do the work yourself, or appreciate those who do it on your behalf, noting duly that the effort it takes is "too hard".

some people have done it.  Other people will leech.  Have fun being a leech.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Scott5114 on February 18, 2010, 01:32:30 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on February 18, 2010, 12:57:48 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on February 18, 2010, 12:48:40 AM
Wikipedia's current shields are about the best that you'll find anywhere on the internet

well, perhaps if you like modern shields, and/or designs I came up with myself and passed on to Wikipedia to throw them a bone.

By "current" I meant "modern".
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on February 18, 2010, 01:51:51 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on February 18, 2010, 01:32:30 AM

By "current" I meant "modern".

yeah but any idiot can find those just by looking up the current standards, and a few photos of what is out there in the field in the current day.  Where are you going to find the 1948 Alabama US highway standard?  Not on Wikipedia, for sure.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: vdeane on February 18, 2010, 10:36:18 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on February 18, 2010, 01:01:11 AM
Quote from: Michael on February 11, 2010, 01:09:42 PM
Using Paint would be too hard IMO.

bitch bitch bitch.

moan moan moan.

look, if you want something for free, sit back and wait until it becomes free.  Until then, either do the work yourself, or appreciate those who do it on your behalf, noting duly that the effort it takes is "too hard".

some people have done it.  Other people will leech.  Have fun being a leech.
I know this takes time and effort, but please don't bash those of us that don't have the skills to do this on our own.  I have the artistic ability of a piece of toast.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Brandon on February 18, 2010, 11:04:07 AM
To be quite honest, some of us really do appreciate the effort and time put into making the shield generator.  It's great, and I can't wait to see what gets added to it next.  There are some I'd love to see, but I know they take time to make, so I'll appreciate what you make next, Jake.  Thanks for creating the shield generator.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: shoptb1 on February 18, 2010, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: Brandon on February 18, 2010, 11:04:07 AM
To be quite honest, some of us really do appreciate the effort and time put into making the shield generator.  It's great, and I can't wait to see what gets added to it next.  There are some I'd love to see, but I know they take time to make, so I'll appreciate what you make next, Jake.  Thanks for creating the shield generator.

I agree.  Great job Jake!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: mightyace on February 18, 2010, 07:46:19 PM
Quote from: Brandon on February 18, 2010, 11:04:07 AM
To be quite honest, some of us really do appreciate the effort and time put into making the shield generator.  It's great, and I can't wait to see what gets added to it next.  There are some I'd love to see, but I know they take time to make, so I'll appreciate what you make next, Jake.  Thanks for creating the shield generator.

Yes, you've done a great job so far.  And I think like many others probably do, that this is a labor of love for you and you'll do it when you get time.

So, please don't get too mad if some of us make requests or wonder what you're going to add next.  For me, anyway, I simply want a roadmap as to where it's going.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on March 22, 2010, 05:28:34 PM
Quote from: mightyace on February 18, 2010, 07:46:19 PM

So, please don't get too mad if some of us make requests or wonder what you're going to add next.  For me, anyway, I simply want a roadmap as to where it's going.

kinda meandering all over the place!

I just added the 1926 Maryland state highway marker.  I will be adding more Maryland state and US route signs soon, which will include about six new custom fonts (two sets - round font and block font, and several widths for each).  

(the latest version, btw, is 1.03 - 1.02 works just fine, except it does not have the Maryland shield.)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on March 22, 2010, 06:55:14 PM
and a couple of structural improvements in version 1.04 - it's now somewhat more intuitive to find the narrow and wide versions of several shield types (interstate, CA state route)

oh and in case people are wondering how on earth I chose the 1926 Maryland state route to add: someone bought one from me.  Make of that fact as you will  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on March 23, 2010, 01:37:20 AM
Just uploaded version 1.07, which adds state highway markers from Alaska, Florida, and Hawaii!  :spin:

let me know if there are any bugs - especially with saving the images to your hard drive - as I did rewrite quite a bit of the code.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on March 26, 2010, 02:47:37 PM
version 1.10.  I added a slew of classic California and Texas highway marker styles, and the correct fonts to go with them!  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Brandon on March 26, 2010, 02:50:00 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on March 26, 2010, 02:47:37 PM
version 1.10.  I added a slew of classic California and Texas highway marker styles, and the correct fonts to go with them!  :sombrero:

Most cool, Jake!  :cool:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: WNYroadgeek on March 26, 2010, 11:33:56 PM
Good to know this is still being updated. :)

Still waiting for my New York shields, though.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on March 27, 2010, 02:05:02 PM
Quote from: WNYroadgeek on March 26, 2010, 11:33:56 PM
Good to know this is still being updated. :)

Still waiting for my New York shields, though.

buy one  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: deathtopumpkins on March 27, 2010, 02:25:58 PM
I can't find the new shields on there, but it says v1.10. I'm on Firefox v3.6, Windows 7.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on March 27, 2010, 02:51:17 PM
Using Opera, it shows 1.10 but no Texas.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: corco on March 27, 2010, 02:56:04 PM
I don't see Texas either using Windows 7 and FF 3.6
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on March 27, 2010, 03:42:13 PM
the Texas US shields are under US shields.  I may redo the menu at some point for more intuitive navigation to state-specific US route markers...

sometime I'll put up the classic Lone Star shield and the farm/ranch route.  The square?  Good luck.  Buy ten!  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Scott5114 on April 02, 2010, 09:34:25 PM
Besides, if you're really wanting a modern-type shield, you can probably order one from a signage contractor...
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: D-Dey65 on April 06, 2010, 10:40:17 PM
I recently uploaded Roadgeek 2005, but I haven't got a clue how to use the thing.

Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on April 07, 2010, 05:00:43 PM
Quote from: D-Dey65 on April 06, 2010, 10:40:17 PM
I recently uploaded Roadgeek 2005, but I haven't got a clue how to use the thing.

you mean you downloaded the zipfile containing the fonts? 

here's how to install the fonts in Windows: open My Computer and go to the C:\Windows\Fonts folder, and drag and drop the individual font files within the zipfile into the Fonts folder.  That will install them.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: D-Dey65 on April 08, 2010, 11:01:00 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on April 07, 2010, 05:00:43 PM
you mean you downloaded the zipfile containing the fonts?
No, it wasn't a zipfile at all. It was a regular old file folder.

Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on April 08, 2010, 11:46:11 PM
Quote from: D-Dey65 on April 08, 2010, 11:01:00 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on April 07, 2010, 05:00:43 PM
you mean you downloaded the zipfile containing the fonts?
No, it wasn't a zipfile at all. It was a regular old file folder.

So, you're saying you have all the fonts in a folder (that isn't the font folder) and unzipped on your computer?  Then all you need to do is a copy and paste into the Fonts folder in Windows to install them and use them in applications.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 05, 2010, 02:00:04 PM
new additions to the shield gallery: 1961 spec button copy US shields!

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/50____.png)

including Series EM font with buttons!  I might also add 1961 spec interstate with button copy, and maybe a state route or two if I'm feeling motivated.  If I'm feeling extra crazy motivated, I'll come up with the Series DM font with buttons.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on June 05, 2010, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on June 05, 2010, 02:00:04 PM
new additions to the shield gallery: 1961 spec button copy US shields!

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/50____.png)


Sweet! I'll have to make some  :nod:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: national highway 1 on June 05, 2010, 11:20:12 PM
How about some Texas SH shields? Maybe you can change the 'TEXAS' to 'FM', 'LOOP', 'SPUR' or 'BELTWAY' in the Header/Footer. I wouldn't mind some NM shields and some CO shields, plus an OK Meat Cleaver.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 05, 2010, 11:24:06 PM
Quote from: ausinterkid on June 05, 2010, 11:20:12 PM
How about some Texas SH shields? Maybe you can change the 'TEXAS' to 'FM', 'LOOP', 'SPUR' or 'BELTWAY' in the Header/Footer. I wouldn't mind some NM shields and some CO shields, plus an OK Meat Cleaver.

I'm gonna do the classic Texas star and the state-outline farm road at some point.  square shields are pretty boring, though.

NM - yes, gotta add the zia as that's a nice one.  I have a lot of state shields to add... some classic Arizona, the Wyoming cowboy, Kansas sunflower, Nebraska covered wagon - all of the interesting ones!  :-D

the cleaver is a nice one but I'd have technical difficulties because of the way the border is broken behind the letters.  It would involve more coding time to do correctly than I'm willing to invest.  The classic diamond used 1924-1948 or so is available, though!  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: national highway 1 on June 05, 2010, 11:35:30 PM
Maybe the Colorado shield (the one with the state flag)? Also, can you make wide versions of the 1961 US cutout and the 1961 US Square?
Thanks
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 05, 2010, 11:51:31 PM
Quote from: ausinterkid on June 05, 2010, 11:35:30 PM
Maybe the Colorado shield (the one with the state flag)? Also, can you make wide versions of the 1961 US cutout and the 1961 US Square?
Thanks

yeah, I gotta get on that wide '61 cutout.  The square never had a wide version.  If your favorite number doesn't fit in Series B, try Series A.

the Colorado shield I'm pretty indifferent towards - it's colorful but poorly designed, so it's not a priority for me. 
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: national highway 1 on June 06, 2010, 12:17:11 AM
(//www.aaroads.com/shields/img/AZ/AZ19790105i1.jpg)
Here are some wide squares...
Also, why not add some N/S/E/W Banners, as well as ALT, BUSINESS, BYPASS & TRUCK banners. Arrows could be an option, too.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: corco on June 06, 2010, 12:22:32 AM
That's....not a wide 61 (from agentsteele's site!)- that's a later specification.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on June 06, 2010, 12:34:00 AM
ausinterkid, I would relax on the requests here in this thread.  Jake can sometimes have a short temper. lol.

He works on this when he has free time to do so.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 06, 2010, 12:44:25 AM
(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/399____.png)

we have wide California style US cutouts.  :sombrero:

and those 191s aren't even a later specification - they're 1970 spec stretched in photoshop by 16% to fit the rectangular blank.

you will see 1970 spec shields in the generator, oh sometime half past never.

you will see stretched asshattery approximately even later than that, plus a week for shipping.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 06, 2010, 12:45:29 AM
Quote from: ausinterkid on June 06, 2010, 12:17:11 AM

Also, why not add some N/S/E/W Banners, as well as ALT, BUSINESS, BYPASS & TRUCK banners. Arrows could be an option, too.

you buy one of each banner from me and I will add them to the generator.  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: bugo on June 06, 2010, 01:06:54 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on June 05, 2010, 11:24:06 PM
the cleaver is a nice one but I'd have technical difficulties because of the way the border is broken behind the letters.  It would involve more coding time to do correctly than I'm willing to invest.  The classic diamond used 1924-1948 or so is available, though!  :sombrero:

You should do this one.  Sure, it's boring, but it looks like it would be easy to code.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi167.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu126%2Fbugo348%2F6451.jpg%3Ft%3D1275800729&hash=4ddd00c337f44509464fae0f2331e169e3b53013)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 06, 2010, 01:09:09 AM
Quote from: bugo on June 06, 2010, 01:06:54 AM
You should do this one.  Sure, it's boring, but it looks like it would be easy to code.

it would be, but I don't anticipate it being a crowd favorite... and it's the crowd favorites that sell the signs!  Remember, the shield generator is a for-profit venture.  :pan:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: bugo on June 06, 2010, 01:13:16 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on June 06, 2010, 01:09:09 AM
it would be, but I don't anticipate it being a crowd favorite... and it's the crowd favorites that sell the signs!  Remember, the shield generator is a for-profit venture.  :pan:

How about a button copy circle:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4043%2F4185246117_13e85c7ca8.jpg&hash=5dfab9fecee7177228a1b16ccc430a1a778ab8f2)

It is about the only interesting circle and would get several states with one shield.

Also could you make a 3 digit version of the button copy US shield?

EDIT: I just figured out how to make the 3 digit button copy shield.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 06, 2010, 01:18:31 AM
Quote from: bugo on June 06, 2010, 01:13:16 AM

It is about the only interesting circle and would get several states with one shield.

the Iowa cast iron circle would be the first circle I'd consider.  I'm trying to think which state other than Oklahoma had the circle and used button copy shields.  New Jersey is, I think, the only other one.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: shoptb1 on June 06, 2010, 01:30:33 AM
Quote from: bugo on June 06, 2010, 01:06:54 AM

You should do this one.  Sure, it's boring, but it looks like it would be easy to code.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi167.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu126%2Fbugo348%2F6451.jpg%3Ft%3D1275800729&hash=4ddd00c337f44509464fae0f2331e169e3b53013)

The most interesting thing about this photo to me is the Safeway market in the background.  Safeway exited the Oklahoma marketing area in 1987...I believe that their holdings were sold to Albertsons. :)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: bugo on June 06, 2010, 01:49:43 AM
There are lots of pictures of Safeway stores in the Beryl Ford Collection (http://www.tulsalibrary.org/bfc/ (http://www.tulsalibrary.org/bfc/)) website.  There are a few shields and a bridge or two if you want to wade through it.  My best luck is searching by highway number (33, 66, 64 51, etc.)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: shoptb1 on June 06, 2010, 01:57:09 AM
Quote from: bugo on June 06, 2010, 01:49:43 AM
There are lots of pictures of Safeway stores in the Beryl Ford Collection (http://www.tulsalibrary.org/bfc/ (http://www.tulsalibrary.org/bfc/)) website.  There are a few shields and a bridge or two if you want to wade through it.  My best luck is searching by highway number (33, 66, 64 51, etc.)

Very nice....thanks!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: bugo on June 06, 2010, 03:10:35 AM
I posted a list of all the pictures of signs and what not in the Beryl Ford Collection on MTR a few months ago.  I could find it and post it here if anybody wants to see the good pictures without having to sift through thousands of pictures.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Scott5114 on June 07, 2010, 08:37:19 AM
Quote from: bugo on June 06, 2010, 03:10:35 AM
I posted a list of all the pictures of signs and what not in the Beryl Ford Collection on MTR a few months ago.  I could find it and post it here if anybody wants to see the good pictures without having to sift through thousands of pictures.

Sure, why not start a thread for it.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on June 21, 2010, 08:26:55 PM
I've a picture of a cut-out modern Oregon shield -- no border, no state name, no eagle. Care if I dredge it from the depths of my hard drive and submit it?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 21, 2010, 08:30:20 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on June 21, 2010, 08:26:55 PM
I've a picture of a cut-out modern Oregon shield -- no border, no state name, no eagle. Care if I dredge it from the depths of my hard drive and submit it?

nah, those aren't nearly as interesting as the ones with the eagle!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on June 21, 2010, 09:31:08 PM
I will grant you that -- but I was very happy to see it cutout nonetheless, and more importantly, it's still up!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 21, 2010, 09:35:49 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on June 21, 2010, 09:31:08 PM
I will grant you that -- but I was very happy to see it cutout nonetheless, and more importantly, it's still up!

is it a 99E?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on June 21, 2010, 11:36:48 PM
It is.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 21, 2010, 11:47:20 PM
Quote from: Bickendan on June 21, 2010, 11:36:48 PM
It is.

I do have a photo of that - it was intended for mounting on a green sign.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Bickendan on June 22, 2010, 12:14:25 AM
I'm glad it wasn't.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on June 27, 2010, 07:23:25 PM
minor update in version 1.15 of the shield generator - finally, the problem with Series C digits "6" and "7" in the standard round federal font set has been corrected, so now 376 doesn't come out looking like "37 6".
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on June 27, 2010, 07:31:53 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on June 27, 2010, 07:23:25 PM
minor update in version 1.15 of the shield generator - finally, the problem with Series C digits "6" and "7" in the standard round federal font set has been corrected, so now 376 doesn't come out looking like "37 6".

And there was much rejoicing :cheers:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: BigMattFromTexas on July 04, 2010, 02:33:14 AM
Heh Heh, I'd like to get this sign in real life...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg541.imageshack.us%2Fimg541%2F7916%2F671.png&hash=511fab30731219a0bf301cdcf43bdce939ddbb7f) (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/671.png/)
BigMatt
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on July 04, 2010, 08:13:15 PM
I've got an 87, not a 67 though.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: BigMattFromTexas on July 05, 2010, 05:23:49 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on July 04, 2010, 08:13:15 PM
I've got an 87, not a 67 though.
Lucky
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on July 30, 2010, 01:37:04 AM
version 1.19 is now up!

I added five new fonts, and two new shield layouts, all from Maryland.  Two widths of 1946 custom block font, and three widths of 1961 custom round font.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/mdus50.png)

that's a 1961-spec US shield.  I also added a 1953-spec (black square with block font number).  Next I'll add some state route markers, but it may be next week since I'll be out of town this weekend.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on October 04, 2010, 11:24:38 PM
Hey Jake, I'm just curious if we might ever see a Button Copy Interstate Shield?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on October 04, 2010, 11:28:56 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on October 04, 2010, 11:24:38 PM
Hey Jake, I'm just curious if we might ever see a Button Copy Interstate Shield?

goodness, I haven't updated the shield generator in forever!

that would definitely be an interesting set to add.  I'd just need to make the button borders, and also the Series D button digits.  A lot of states used those on various shields, so it would be a good addition in general.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Roadsign199qc on November 03, 2010, 12:33:57 PM
Oh, and Québec shields! (R-???, A-??)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: MDOTFanFB on January 04, 2011, 08:44:32 AM
What I want in the next version, a 1971-spec M-xx shield like this one:

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.ggpht.com%2F_AXtC_YsMww4%2FTSCqa8bRARI%2FAAAAAAAAAbI%2Fy3TOF_adVJE%2Fs800%2FSAM_0222.JPG&hash=8c52bfee48bca8061c6fed3e684fd79f25afc144)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on January 04, 2011, 10:47:54 AM
can you absolutely confirm that '71 is when Mich stopped using the cutouts (state and Michigan/US markers)?  I have suspected that that is the year but do not have an empirical source for that info.

also, do you happen to know when they switched from Michigan/US to number-only cutouts for freeway use?  My guess is 1969 but that may or may not be 100% correct.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/img/MI/MI19690231i1.jpg)

attractive as hell shield - I was lucky to pick up a 23 just like that one for a friend who grew up next to the 23 and watched the freeway get built!
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: MDOTFanFB on January 04, 2011, 11:25:17 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on January 04, 2011, 10:47:54 AM
can you absolutely confirm that '71 is when Mich stopped using the cutouts (state and Michigan/US markers)?

According to Chris Bessert, yes: http://www.michiganhighways.org/route_markers.html (http://www.michiganhighways.org/route_markers.html)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on January 04, 2011, 11:29:48 AM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on January 04, 2011, 10:47:54 AM
can you absolutely confirm that '71 is when Mich stopped using the cutouts (state and Michigan/US markers)?  I have suspected that that is the year but do not have an empirical source for that info.


If it helps, Arkansas quit using cutouts in 1971, per MUTCD regulations.

I've sent you info off-list .
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on February 15, 2011, 12:02:10 AM
version 1.20 released.

we now have the 1975 style of Nebraska route marker.  Aside from very minor variations (outer white margin), this is the style that is in use today.

(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/nebraska_2__.png)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: national highway 1 on February 16, 2011, 12:08:32 AM
How about a WA state route shield?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on February 16, 2011, 10:57:48 AM
Quote from: ausinterkid on February 16, 2011, 12:08:32 AM
How about a WA state route shield?

buy one, and it will come  :sombrero:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on February 18, 2011, 11:58:24 PM
(//www.aaroads.com/shields/misc/nebraska_250__.png)

added the wide variant.  30x24 and proportional multiples thereof.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Quillz on November 03, 2011, 08:17:27 PM
Are there any plans to add more state route shields as well as the Clearview fonts? Seems there are only a few states right now, and I can provide the Clearview fonts if necessary.

And I have no idea if this is possible or not, but one thing I think could be really useful would be dragging support. Right now, if I want to optically center something (as opposed to a perfect centering, which sometimes makes numbers look awkward), I have to click a bunch of times. It would be neat if I could just grab the number and move it anywhere. Even better if it could "snap" into place, like it was on a gridline. Might be impossible for a Flash program, but would be awesome if possible.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Morriswa on April 27, 2012, 04:37:33 PM
Where can I get a copy of the program?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on April 27, 2012, 08:02:17 PM
Quote from: Morriswa on April 27, 2012, 04:37:33 PM
Where can I get a copy of the program?

*faceplant*

do you read threads, or just respond to them?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Morriswa on April 27, 2012, 09:33:15 PM
Pretty much.  I don't have a lot of time to go through every page, so I just come out and ask.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on April 27, 2012, 09:38:48 PM
Quote from: Morriswa on April 27, 2012, 09:33:15 PM
Pretty much.  I don't have a lot of time to go through every page, so I just come out and ask.

Well, next time, please take some time to read the thread before posting.  People here would appreciate it.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Morriswa on April 27, 2012, 10:06:51 PM
Don't be rude, please.  What page is it on?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Scott5114 on April 27, 2012, 10:48:33 PM
As an administrator of the forum rickmastfan67 is well within his rights to ask that you observe common forum courtesy by reading older pages of threads, rather than simply blurting out questions that have easily-obtained answers. It is not rudeness on his part.

www.aaroads.com/shields/generator.php
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: agentsteel53 on April 27, 2012, 10:58:13 PM
Quote from: Morriswa on April 27, 2012, 09:33:15 PM
Pretty much.  I don't have a lot of time to go through every page, so I just come out and ask.

so, when you get hungry, do you get someone to digest your food for you?

:pan:

it's the first post of the first page, you cauliflower.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: NE2 on April 27, 2012, 11:10:43 PM
To be fair, that's not a downloadable copy of the program. I doubt he'd know what to do with a local copy though.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: rickmastfan67 on July 15, 2012, 11:59:02 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on October 04, 2010, 11:28:56 PM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on October 04, 2010, 11:24:38 PM
Hey Jake, I'm just curious if we might ever see a Button Copy Interstate Shield?

goodness, I haven't updated the shield generator in forever!

that would definitely be an interesting set to add.  I'd just need to make the button borders, and also the Series D button digits.  A lot of states used those on various shields, so it would be a good addition in general.

So Jake, have you had a chance to work on this possibility? :P haha. :bigass:
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: 707 on September 02, 2012, 09:18:01 PM
Sorry to bump the topic, but I was just wondering, when will Washington State Route and generic county route shields will become available?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Sanctimoniously on December 03, 2013, 02:20:27 PM
Is it bad to bump a sticky? If so, I'm sorry.

Also, I'm sorry, Jake, I've had this for about 5000 years but I'm just now posting a picture. I'm very happy with it.

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi44.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff50%2FSanctimoniously%2F81196e4c-d686-454b-8829-fe3ab1dd29bd_zps0dbf3ce4.jpg&hash=62dff0428b11675cd97768a4b4279c5de29a2c26)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Zeffy on December 03, 2013, 03:53:03 PM
Quote from: Sanctimoniously on December 03, 2013, 02:20:27 PM
Is it bad to bump a sticky? If so, I'm sorry.

Also, I'm sorry, Jake, I've had this for about 5000 years but I'm just now posting a picture. I'm very happy with it.

<snipped>

Is that made from Jake? Goddamn, I need to get extra money. (Actually, I may order one of these using some gift card I get from Christmas time.) Out of curiosity, Jake, do you do shields that are not included in the shield generator? Provided I found specs for them, would you make it? And would that cost extra?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Quillz on May 04, 2014, 11:17:05 PM
Quote from: Zeffy on December 03, 2013, 03:53:03 PM
Quote from: Sanctimoniously on December 03, 2013, 02:20:27 PM
Is it bad to bump a sticky? If so, I'm sorry.

Also, I'm sorry, Jake, I've had this for about 5000 years but I'm just now posting a picture. I'm very happy with it.

<snipped>

Is that made from Jake? Goddamn, I need to get extra money. (Actually, I may order one of these using some gift card I get from Christmas time.) Out of curiosity, Jake, do you do shields that are not included in the shield generator? Provided I found specs for them, would you make it? And would that cost extra?
Jake made me a custom Wisconsin US route shield, so I'm guessing if you have the specs, he can make it.

I actually have a very slightly modified US route shield I might want to get done up as a shield to hang on my wall.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: 707 on March 21, 2015, 05:44:13 AM
Sorry to bump, but I'm having issues with the shield generator. It won't let me save or buy signs that I make. Every time I click the two buttons nothing happens. Can someone please help me fix this? I miss creating and saving highway shields.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on March 21, 2015, 09:49:00 AM
Quote from: 707 on March 21, 2015, 05:44:13 AM
Sorry to bump, but I'm having issues with the shield generator. It won't let me save or buy signs that I make. Every time I click the two buttons nothing happens. Can someone please help me fix this? I miss creating and saving highway shields.

It has been that way for several months. Best way to save your design is Print Screen then edit it in your photshop program.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: FLRoads on March 21, 2015, 09:43:56 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 21, 2015, 09:49:00 AM
Quote from: 707 on March 21, 2015, 05:44:13 AM
Sorry to bump, but I'm having issues with the shield generator. It won't let me save or buy signs that I make. Every time I click the two buttons nothing happens. Can someone please help me fix this? I miss creating and saving highway shields.

It has been that way for several months. Best way to save your design is Print Screen then edit it in your photshop program.

Yeah, I have not had any time to address this issue as life has been in the way for me for the last several months. However we do know its a Flash issue, but Jake would be more the expert on this. Once again I apologize for never getting to resolve this.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: 707 on March 23, 2015, 05:21:33 PM
Glad to know it isn't my computer. Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: KG909 on April 13, 2015, 07:39:51 PM
The "Buy This Sign" still isn't working so can I just know how much this would cost?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1302.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag129%2FCarlos_Camino%2FCAI10_zpsgnm5zjht.jpg&hash=52ac62c83bd55e1381b319d4519e2ff056beb88b)
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Scott5114 on July 02, 2015, 09:43:09 PM
Email jake@aaroads.com and he will give you a quote, I'm sure.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Rover_0 on June 16, 2016, 01:27:59 PM
Just bumping for an update, but has the AARoads Shield Generator been looked at or have the "Save to Computer" or "Buy This Sign" buttons been fixed?
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Alex on June 17, 2016, 10:38:08 AM
Quote from: Rover_0 on June 16, 2016, 01:27:59 PM
Just bumping for an update, but has the AARoads Shield Generator been looked at or have the "Save to Computer" or "Buy This Sign" buttons been fixed?

I have intentions of getting getting a quote from a programmer/web developer on how much to update the code. Will post any updates I have on it here.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Rover_0 on March 25, 2017, 01:18:16 AM
Quote from: Alex on June 17, 2016, 10:38:08 AM
Quote from: Rover_0 on June 16, 2016, 01:27:59 PM
Just bumping for an update, but has the AARoads Shield Generator been looked at or have the "Save to Computer" or "Buy This Sign" buttons been fixed?

It's been a while...has there been any headway made?
I have intentions of getting getting a quote from a programmer/web developer on how much to update the code. Will post any updates I have on it here.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: Alex on April 04, 2017, 02:48:19 AM
Quote from: Rover_0 on March 25, 2017, 01:18:16 AM
Quote from: Alex on June 17, 2016, 10:38:08 AM
Quote from: Rover_0 on June 16, 2016, 01:27:59 PM
Just bumping for an update, but has the AARoads Shield Generator been looked at or have the "Save to Computer" or "Buy This Sign" buttons been fixed?

It's been a while...has there been any headway made?
I have intentions of getting getting a quote from a programmer/web developer on how much to update the code. Will post any updates I have on it here.

In the end I got burned from the guy I hired to work on the site.  :-/
No plans to fix Jake's shield generator unless someone else volunteers to do it. Might consider deleting it at some point otherwise.
Title: Re: shield generator flash application
Post by: US71 on April 04, 2017, 08:22:15 AM
Quote from: Alex on April 04, 2017, 02:48:19 AM

In the end I got burned from the guy I hired to work on the site.  :-/
No plans to fix Jake's shield generator unless someone else volunteers to do it. Might consider deleting it at some point otherwise.

I can still sort of make it work by using screen capture then editing it in photoshop. Not perfect, but works for now.