Need A Little Help

cdrsubron7 · 10-26-08, 03:15 PM

I'm working on a project in which I want to use the SHIV logo that you can find in the game as as dds file. I want to convert it to a jpeg so I can handle it in the graphics program I'm using. I have d/led the DDS Converter 2, but here's the dummy part. I can't figure out how to use it. I surely would appreciate somebody explaining how to use it or providing a link where I can find the info. Thanks in advance.

U-46 Commander · 10-26-08, 04:34 PM

Try GIMP. You can download it free and it will open .dds files and then you can save it as a .jpeg file.

cdrsubron7 · 10-26-08, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by U-46 Commander

Try GIMP. You can download it free and it will open .dds files and then you can save it as a .jpeg file.

Thank you, U-46 CDR. I appreciate that info, I will give it a try.

cdrsubron7 · 10-26-08, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by U-46 Commander

Try GIMP. You can download it free and it will open .dds files and then you can save it as a .jpeg file.

I must be missing something. I've downloaded the latest version of gimp and still cannot access the the file I'm looking for. I must be doing something wrong.

10-26-08, 06:19 PM

the logo is its own file

the image for the loading screen is a straight forward image file with nothing but the picture, the logo and other stuff are on a seperate file that places them in a premapped location on the screen over whatever image you use. hope that helps.

aanker · 10-26-08, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cdrsubron7

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Originally Posted by U-46 Commander

Try GIMP. You can download it free and it will open .dds files and then you can save it as a .jpeg file.

I must be missing something. I've downloaded the latest version of gimp and still cannot access the the file I'm looking for. I must be doing something wrong.

Gimp is great! To use the Gimp with dds files it needs a plugin like:
http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/

Time for me to upgrade. Looks like there's a newer plugin now than the one I've been using.... lol

Art

10-26-08, 03:15 PM	#1
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	Need A Little Help I'm working on a project in which I want to use the SHIV logo that you can find in the game as as dds file. I want to convert it to a jpeg so I can handle it in the graphics program I'm using. I have d/led the DDS Converter 2, but here's the dummy part. I can't figure out how to use it. I surely would appreciate somebody explaining how to use it or providing a link where I can find the info. Thanks in advance. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

10-26-08, 04:34 PM	#2
U-46 Commander Lieutenant Join Date: May 2008 Location: The absolutely most exciting state!! Iowa! Posts: 251 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Try GIMP. You can download it free and it will open .dds files and then you can save it as a .jpeg file. __________________ "Loved By Few, Hated By Many, Respected By All."-The U-boats.

10-26-08, 06:19 PM	#5
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	the logo is its own file the image for the loading screen is a straight forward image file with nothing but the picture, the logo and other stuff are on a seperate file that places them in a premapped location on the screen over whatever image you use. hope that helps.