Need starting point for dynamic image creation

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Benjamin
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Need starting point for dynamic image creation

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I am going to be building a preview system similar to what is located at boatus.com/boatgraphics/ shortly. I am wondering what the best method would be to implement the image creation. Should I use php gd functions or just have a bunch of premade images and assemble them together. I just need a starting point on this so I don't spin my wheels and have to start from scratch.

onion2k, I know your experienced with stuff like this. Your comments would be appreciated.
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Starting out: http://www.phpgd.com/articles.php?article=5

TTF Text: http://www.phpgd.com/articles.php?article=7

Plus I'm on hand in the phpgd.com folder of this forum to answer most queries.

Main thing .. have fun, try stuff, don't fear it. It's no harder to make an image than it is to make a bunch of HTML tags. It's all just output.
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