The Gold version of Traincontroller has a built in graphics editor with which it is possible to modify, or create our own, icons.
Well … it is an editor, but it has limited functionality. You’ll probably find yourself better off using an external editor and then copy-paste the pixels into the TC editor.
It can also handle transparency, but unfortunately it is not (yet) possible to import .png files (that have an ‘alpha channel’ for transparency). Often, copied graphics still need some fine tuning for the transparency inside the TC editor itself.
For icons, it usually works best to create and edit the largest size. TC automatically creates the smaller sizes. Usually this gives nicer and more predictable results than to start small and let TC enlarge.
About icon size:
– TC calls it 28 x 28 pixels.
– The actual grid is 27 x 27 however, because TC overlaps the grid blocks by one pixel.
– The editable icon canvas is 26 x 26, because TC keeps one blank pixel between icons.
A background image can be used to for instance create a ‘switch panel’. For backgrounds, use the 27 pixel grid as a measure. Icons cannot be placed directly on a background image. First place them outside the image and then drag them onto it. Or, first place all images and then place the background as the final step. Also note that the top left grid block of a background image can not be covered by an icon.
The video has a short demo on how this can all work out. If you like to have a closer look at the panel used … the .yrrg file including the graphics used (with the LCD available in 4 colors) is available for download on the Software page.
Have fun.
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rudysmodelrailway 
Thank you, Ruud, for all your video’s. It is a great way to learn TC. Although I have TC Silver, I’ve learned and still do to use TC. It’s a pity that you haven’t explained in the last video how your counter works. I think it will not work in TC Silver, I’m just curious how it works.
I wish you good luck with your lay-out and trains (“de treintjes”), and thanks again for your Lessons.
Jos
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Posted by Jos Govaarts | August 24, 2015, 11:36Jos, the schedule counter works with a ‘counter’, not sure of those are available in Silver.
The ‘Trains running’ counter needs a so called ‘train description’. Also not sure if Silver contains those.
There will be a future video on both.
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Posted by RudyB | August 24, 2015, 11:59yes Rudyb you have done a great job on all of these videos and i have learnt alot from you
looking forward to the video on the counter as i run gold as well
keep them videos coming and thanks again for all your help
this is the best how to that i have ever seen
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Posted by Alan | August 29, 2015, 06:59