In this article, users will learn how to prepare icons or logos so that they can be uploaded into PAM.
This process has been split into 3 2 separate articles:
1. /wiki/spaces/PAMHC/pages/26233081512. How to prepare logos for Preparing icons or logos to be imported to PAM (current article)
32. How to upload icons and logos into PAM
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How to prepare logos for PAM
PAM requires both .SVG and .PNG file logos when uploading a an icon or logo.
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SVG file - This file type is required for the main icon or logo which will be used for Tenant detail cards. If you are using a normal font for your logo, you are required to convert it into a path or outline the stroke. Not doing this will cause your web browser to use a random system font. |
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2. 2x .PNG files - This file type is required for the dark and light mode map icon or logo. When dark mode map is |
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active, the icon or logo for dark mode will appear and when light mode is |
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active, the icon or logo for light mode will |
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You can prepare them in any 'editor' of your choice. A good example would be Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator or Figma. We will be using Adobe XD for this tutorial.
How to prepare logos in Adobe XD
be shown on the map. Standard map icon size is 24 x 24px maximum. If larger size is required for map tenant logos, you can go to ‘Edit Icon Category’ settings and enable oversized icons or logos up to 200 x 200px maximum. [This will be shown on the next tutorial 'How to upload icons and logos into PAM']. |
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How to prepare icons or logos
Icons or Logos are typically created as a vector file. A vector file is a scalable and editable image that is commonly used in graphic design and illustration software programs. The common vector file types include .svgSVG, .ai, and .eps. You need to import icons or logos that support any of these 3 vector file types before proceeding.
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Note: Logos can’t be Use vector file to create SVG & PNG icons or logos. Do not use raster images such as .PNG or .JPG as it will result in blurry or distorted icons or logos. |
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Recommended standard map icon size: 24 x 24px Recommended tenant logo size: Total area of 1250px +- 1% (Please see example below) |
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You can prepare icons or logos in any 'editor' of your choice. A good example would be Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator or Figma.
Don't have your own set of icons? We have a general set of icons you can download!
Click here to download our icons
If you want your own set of 'icons', you can download icons for free at Google icons or at any other downloadable icon website.
Steps
1. Open Adobe XD > Import your vector file icon or logos to Adobe XD
2. Select the artboard tool
3. Create an artboard
4. Maximum size 120px 200px (width) x 32px (height) OR 32px (width) x 120px 200px (height)
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5. Place the black and white logos inside the artboard.
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10. PAM also requires an .SVG main file logo to be used for general admin such as Print / Planning MapTenant Detail Cards. For this purpose, we recommend using the black coloured logo because it will be show against a white background.
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your logo, you are required to convert it into a path or outline the stroke. Not doing this will cause your web browser to use a random system font. |
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11. Click on File > Export > Selected
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12. Select format as an .SVG file
13. Click on Export
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