Create a panel image for a custom component.

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Create a panel image for a custom component.

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Hi all

I try to make my own small component e.g. MQ2 gas-sensor using the manual here: https://www.matrixtsl.com/resources/fil ... eation.pdf
I've looked also to the video-tuto of Ben here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhvrwILJA38 (nice done :wink: )
I've looked in this PDF that should point to the solution (but does not work in FC8) : https://www.matrixtsl.com/resources/fil ... owcode.pdf

The only thing I could do is selecting an image that shows up in the component list. But on the panel, the image shown is not very representative.

So my question : is it possible to change a (custom) component's panel image into a new, more significant one ?

Thanks in advance.
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PS : does there exist some repository where house-made-components can be shared ?

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Re: Create a panel image for a custom component.

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Hello,
is it possible to change a (custom) component's panel image into a new, more significant one ?
Yes you should be able to use primitive objects from the Creation component category to re-create the sensor. The primitives can be wrapped with a texture to allow you to show the gauze type material. You might have to think about if you need access to the Pot or the LED for simulation purposes.
PS : does there exist some repository where house-made-components can be shared ?
Not currenty other than the forums, though we keep thinking about doing somethig more official with this.

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