Creating Startup Logo on DX/DT (using MS Paint)

Creating Startup Logo on DX/DT (using MS Paint)

Step 1: Open Microsoft Paint

  • Press Win + R, type mspaint, and hit Enter.

  • Alternatively, search for Paint in the Windows Start menu.

Step 2: Open Your Image

  • Click File > Open and select the image you want to resize.

Step 3: Resize the Image

  • Click on Resize and Skew (or press Ctrl + W).

  • In the Resize section:

    • Select Pixels instead of Percentage.

    • Set Horizontal to 128.

    • Set Vertical to 64.

    • Uncheck Maintain Aspect Ratio (only if necessary).

  • Click OK to apply the changes.

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Step 4: Fill the Image with Black

Step 4.1: Select the Fill Tool

  • Click on the Fill with Color tool (bucket icon) from the Tools section.

Step 4.2: Choose Black Color

  • In the Colors section, click on Color 1 (this is your primary color).

  • Select Black from the color palette.

Step 4.3: Apply the Fill

  • Click anywhere on the image to fill it completely with black.

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Step 5: Add White Text

  • Click on the Text Tool (the "A" icon) from the Tools section.

  • Click anywhere on the image to create a text box.

  • In the top toolbar:

    • Select Color 1 and set it to White.

    • Choose a font and adjust the size as needed.

  • Type your text and position it where you want.

  • Click outside the text box to finalize it.

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Step 6: Save the Image as Monochrome BMP

  • Click File > Save As.

  • Choose BMP Picture (.bmp, .dib).

  • Select "Monochrome Bitmap" in the "Save as type" dropdown.

  • Choose a location and enter a file name.

  • Click Save.

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Note: Greater than 50% WHITE Pixels are not permitted on the radio.