2. Pointer image to make a pointer file

Basic description

Pointer files are divided into two types

Creating software

There are various software for creating cursor files, including the ones we are familiar with, but we strongly recommend using Axialis CursorWorkshop!

Visual Studio

Axialis CursorWorkshop

ArtCursors

Multi size and single size

For better sharing and user experience, we strongly recommend that you create multi size pointers when making pointers!

However, for single sizes, we also welcome you to upload and share!

Specific size related instructions: Please check this link

Create a static cursor file from an image (in multiple sizes)

1. Drag and drop the pointer image file to the production software Axialis CursorWorkshop

   

2. Click the Create Static cursor from Image button to start creating a static cursor

   

3. Choose a size (we recommend making a multi size cursor to better adapt to different pointer sizes selected by users)

   

   ⚠️： For better production results - please be sure to choose the RGBA/A format

   
   

   Specific size related instructions: Please check this link

4. Add 256px size image

   

   

   At this point, the 256 size image is still vacant

   

   Axialis CursorWorkshop is a multi window software that allows you to find the 256 size image you just opened (or drag and drop the 256 size image back into the software)

   

   Select All and Copy

   

   Paste

   

   Select Resize image to fit the editor area to automatically adjust the size

   

5. Set 'Hotspot' Set 'hotspots' in sequence

   

   ⚠️： Each size requires a "hotspot" to be set, with the default location being "x: 0, y: 0"

   

6. Save cur to local disk

   

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Create a set of dynamic cursor files (in multiple sizes) from images

1. Prepare every PNG image required by ani

   

2. Drag and drop the first frame of the image to the production software Axialis CursorWorkshop

   

3. Click the Create Static cursor from Image button to start creating a static cursor

   

   ⚠️： Select RGB/A format

   
   

   ANI files can only contain multiple frame information of one size. To create multiple sizes, it is necessary to remake and select other sizes

4. Add subsequent frames (blank frames)

   

   

5. Drag and drop subsequent frames to the production software Axialis CursorWorkshop

   

   

   

   

6. Repeat adding subsequent frames until all are completed

   

   

7. Set 'Hotspot'

   

   ⚠️： You need to complete the production of all frames before setting the "hotspot". If you set the "hotspot" in advance, it will not affect subsequent frames - the "hotspot" position is "x: 0, y: 0"

8. Save ani to local disk

   

9. Repeat the above steps until each size is completed

   

   Specific size related instructions: Please check this link

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Example

Download sample file - pointer file