most views are layer-backed anyway, so it should be fairly efficient. Why not just have a load of small images? UIImage.FromFile or .FromBundle is pretty efficient. Sprites on the web were really only done because the time to do 50 HTTP requests is a LOT compared to 1 - 50 loads off disk isn't a big deal on an iphone.
On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Drew Greenwell <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey all, I’ve got a question about using the sprite pattern that is commonly > used on the web to reduce payload for a monotouch app. What’s the most > appropriate/efficient way to render only the section of the source image > that I want inside of a UIImageView? (example If I have 5 50 pixel icons > stacked in one image, how would I get icon 3 to be the visible region of my > UIImageView). > > > > This post about animating a sprite seems to create a layer with the image > then adds that as a sublayer to a UIImageView, this doesn’t feel like the > right way to do this but, if this is the only solution.. then so be it I > reckon. > > http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9187820/how-do-i-animate-a-sprite-sheet-using-monotouch-and-core-animation > > > > Thanks > > Drew > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 7349 (20120802) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > _______________________________________________ > MonoTouch mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.ximian.com/mailman/listinfo/monotouch > -- Nic Wise t. +44 7788 592 806 | @fastchicken | http://www.linkedin.com/in/nicwise b. http://www.fastchicken.co.nz/ mobileAgent (for FreeAgent): get your accounts in your pocket. http://goo.gl/IuBU Trip Wallet: Keep track of your budget on the go: http://goo.gl/ePhKa Earnest: Self-employed? Track your business expenses and income. http://earnestapp.com Nearest Bus: find when the next bus is coming to your stop. http://goo.gl/Vcz1p London Bike App: Find the nearest Boris Bike, and get riding! http://goo.gl/Icp2 _______________________________________________ MonoTouch mailing list [email protected] http://lists.ximian.com/mailman/listinfo/monotouch
