Another problem with borders

[fh1805]

I am trying to change the size of a border that I had applied using PTE v7.0.6. The image file to which it is being applied is 1280x720 JPEG that has been zoomed to 48%. I've attached two screenshots showing what happens when I try and change border size. Screenshot #1 is the start point and screenshot #2 shows the end result. It changes the aspect ratio in a non-distortional way!

regards,

Peter

[davegee]

Peter,

I gave up on the BORDER utility a long time ago - it is something that Igor could re-design at some stage.

What it does is put a border around the image (fixed pixel size) and then fits the whole thing (image and border) inside the frame (interpolating the original image downwards).

Example: 1280x720 becomes 1380x820 with an added 100 pixel border.

Do the math - the AR changes - 1380/820 does not equal 1280/720.

An exception to this is a SQUARE image when the AR is maintained.

I have been using PNG files for this purpose for a long time.

DG

[davegee]

P.S. Can someone explain to me how CANVAS SIZE and ANIMATION (in the ADJUST IMAGE AND BORDER utility) are used.

.............and have you tried them?

DG

[fh1805]

Do the math - the AR changes - 1380/820 does not equal 1280/720.

Dave,

I don't deny that there will be small variations in the Aspect Ratio at the sizes of border I am using. But what I am seeing is a radical change to an abnormal aspect ratio.

Peter

[Igor]

Peter,

Please send me source files of this project.

The project file before the change, and the project file after the change.

[fh1805]

Igor,

I have sent the two PTE files in an e-mail to you. E-mail subject is: "Borders problem (reported on forum)"

regards,

Peter

[Igor]

Peter,

Many thanks!

We fixed this problem.

Here is a new version 7.0.7 Beta:

http://www.wnsoft.com/files/test/picturestoexe-setup-707-beta.exe

It contains only this change in comparison with previous version 7.0.6.