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Icons Cursors Pointers
 
Learning to create icons, cursors and pointers is easier than one might think.  I do hope you join in on the fun.
 
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Here is a gif image of one of my animated pointers.
 
Just imagine your folders being customized with your own icons and your cursors being someting you created instead of the boring arrow.
Cursors can be non animated as well as animted.  And they are fun to create.
 
So if you have a hankering to learn this for free..... want to just check it out.... or join in and make some for yourself and some to share with others......
Come join in on the fun.
 
           
 
 
I will be teaching how to create icons and cursors with a freeware program.
Tools needed, a computer, IconArt (a free program) and a free dingbat font.
 
tutorial links will be on this page
 
IconArt
I would like to Thank the folks at ConWare for giving a freeware version.
Many folks would never experience the joy of creating their own if it were not for freeware makers.
Thank You ...  ConWare
 
You will need the freeware program, To Download IconArt Click Here which takes you to the ConWare site...
you will find the download link at the bottom of the page.
Once the file is downloaded, Scan it with your anti virus program before installing it. This is a good habit.
Install the program.  When finished, close it all.  Then re-open it before starting.  (I had a problem using it without first closing it and reopening it, my icon did not show up after I saved it.  But have had great luck since.)
 
IF, your program does not work...
You will need Runtime 6 files, if you do not have them they are free at Microsoft Here
You will need a dingbat font for the first lesson.
Details under DAFONT.COM below.
 
These Tutorials are specified for a freeware program called IconArt.  With IconArt you will be able to create icons to use instead of the regular computer icons.  The yellow folders you see in your computer to click open are icons.  Imagine creating your very own personalized icon for your personal or special folder. 
 
With this program I will also teach you how to create a cursor to use on your computer and we will even learn how to create animated cursors.
(cursors are the pointers you see when you move your mouse to select an object or folder)
 
You won't have to be an artistic to create an icon.  Dingbat fonts work just as well and give you a head start on a subject to create.
If you enjoy pixel painting, you may enjoy creating icons and cursors as well.
 
 
Dingbat Fonts and Links
Note
If you are using windows be sure to download the font for Windows and not for Mac.  You want to download the ttf (ttf= true type font) files (they may be zipped)  Anything you download from the web Scan it with your Anti Virus Program.
 
Click the link above dafont.com.  When the page opens view the list Holidays at the top.  Click Christmas in that list.
Download 4yeoxmas.  Note some of these fonts are free, freeware and some are shareware.   I only download whats free or freeware.  Note to only download the one for you computer be it PC (windows based) or Mac.  Note there are seven pages of Christmas ding fonts.  Have fun collecting some.
That should be enough to give you the dingbat addiction lol.
Need More?  Want More?  Click Search and search the internet for Free Dingbat Fonts.
 
Installing Fonts
 
After you have downloaded a font it most likely is a zipped compressed file.  Create a folder and save several of them in the folder.  (These are also great for creating something to color or decorate for other uses in your graphic programs.)
Right Click the Folder and choose to scan it with your anti virus program.  If you saved only one to your desktop right click it and choose to scan it with your anti virus program.
 
You have two choices.  If you want to install the fonts thats great.  If you do not want to install the fonts and simply use them on an individual basis thats fine to. 
 
To Install
  1. Right Click choose extract.
  2. Go to your Font Folder (depending on your windows version for its location) (Win XP click Start/Click Control Panel)
  3. Open your Font Folder by double clicking it.
  4. Click File and Choose Install New Font a window opens most likely on the C drive with the Windows folder Open.  Double Click the C drive to collapse the windows folder. You are looking for your Desktop folder or the folder in which you installed the fonts.  For Win XP users Double Click Documents and Settings  Double click your name or the name of the user... Double Click Desktop... if you placed the font on the desktop your there.  If you placed it in a folder double click the folder you placed it in.
  5. The list of new fonts should now show up in the pane above.  Click OK
To Use without Installing
  1. Right Click choose Extract
  2. Double Click open the font you desire to use.
  3. Click the minimize button top right which looks like a minus sign to place it into the taskbar below.
  4. As long as this file is open and minimized in the taskbar its usable.  Your ready to go.
 
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