Creating custom maneuver decks

**kalnaren** · 09-03-2018 17:06

Might not be the correct forum section for this, but WTH.

I'm working on a concept where I need to create some custom maneuver decks... but I have zero idea how to do arcs of a specific length and angle (like a 90 degree arc of 30mm or whatever).

I have GIMP but I'm not very skilled with it.

Anyone have any suggestions they can offer?

Thanks.

**Teaticket** · 09-03-2018 18:43

I think the only important parts of any maneuver card is the starting position of the maneuver and the end of the maneuver position of the arrow. The blue line showing the maneuver is not really necessary.

I bought a book on GIMP to learn when I retire. I am now retired as of this weekend so will have to start soon on this project.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 09-04-2018 01:55

Using Photoshop i have been lifting the arcs from existing cards and then stretching them to fit what I want on the new card.
Rob.

**Amish_rabbi** · 09-04-2018 12:05

If it is useful I can provide a PDF with arcs in vector format from my CAD program. Really only the angles should be needed and the diameter scaled to fit in whatever graphic program you are using.

**OldGuy59** · 09-04-2018 12:17

I use scans of existing cards, adapting them to the lengths I want. I use Adobe Illustrator to do the lines and icons, and copy it to Photoshop for background images. Not efficient, but very accurate and consistent.

I have looked at Gimp, but have the Adobe software and know it, so use it (expensive, but I off-set that by tutoring college students in using them).

OldGuy59's WGF Maneuver Deck XDs Album

**kalnaren** · 09-04-2018 14:39

Originally Posted by Amish_rabbi

vector format from my CAD program. Really only the angles should be needed and the diameter scaled to fit in whatever graphic program you are using.

Ha! You're a genius! It never occurred to me to draw them in a CAD program. I can't export them as a vector graphic in Sketchup, but a little playing I can find a scale in a bitmapped imaged that will work. As long as I find a consistent scaling it should be fine.

EDIT

Will take some playing with but yup, that will work.

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**Amish_rabbi** · 09-04-2018 16:06

Originally Posted by kalnaren

Ha! You're a genius! It never occurred to me to draw them in a CAD program. I can't export them as a vector graphic in Sketchup, but a little playing I can find a scale in a bitmapped imaged that will work. As long as I find a consistent scaling it should be fine.

EDIT

Will take some playing with but yup, that will work.

this link might help
https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export...p-model/4355/2
I always prefer to work with a vector when I can.