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2015-02-23 10:18:59 - color of wind arrows below 3 kn
Hello there.

I wonder is it possible to change the color from almost deep blue to lets say white? It is very difficult to see, me think.

best, Dikke
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2015-02-24 19:32:38 - Re: color of wind arrows below 3 kn
I guess that's possible, but white wouldn't be good in daytime... Unfortunately, the day-night modes cause more low contrast issues.

I think increasing contrast in the client is already on the lists: it'll happen at some point. Until then, may I recommend you to stay away from the blue goo? ;)
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2015-02-24 21:18:57 - Re: color of wind arrows below 3 kn
While it may not increase visibility but because the blue arrows are so short increasing arrow density is recommended, imho.
None so blind
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2015-02-25 19:44:03 - Re: color of wind arrows below 3 kn
kroppyer said @ 2015-02-24 19:32:38:
I guess that's possible, but white wouldn't be good in daytime... Unfortunately, the day-night modes cause more low contrast issues.

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In daytime it's no issue, it's only at night?

Best, Dikke

--- Last Edited by dikkehenk at 2015-02-25 19:44:22 ---
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2015-03-18 13:35:54 - Re: color of wind arrows below 3 kn
The solution to the visibility problem, for both wind arrows and for boat colours, is to stop being so fancy. On the 'day' screen, make all wind arrows Royal Blue or Bright Red, depending on wind speed, while at night the arrows should all be Bright Yellow. Different wind speeds could be shown by arrow length.
Boats should all be black during the day, except for Bright Magenta for own boat and bright red for the "leader".
At night, all boats should be white, except Red for the leader and Magenta for 'own' boat.
This should solve the problem with the minimum of changes to the programming, as it would be done mostly by eliminating the greater range of colours presently used.

--- Last Edited by Rod at 2015-03-18 13:36:35 ---
If it breaks, it's not strong enough--if it doesn't, it's too heavy.

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