Multicolor Number

Started by Decebal, September 14, 2017, 08:48:56 AM

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Is this intended for some sort of label-printing solution? I know that resistors have colored bands printed on them, but never really thought about what it all meant.
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Interesting note about the shape as it currently stands: you can enter RGB formulas in the color list.

I entered 39;27;28;5;9;rgb(0,255,0);6;16;1;0, and 5 did indeed turn a bright green:

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Decebal

Thank you for your interest in this shape.
The coloured rings on regular old resistors have a very specific meaning. That's why it's called colors code.
Each color stands for a number from 1 (brown) to 9 (white) and 0 (black). Their sequence gives value of resistance and (sometimes) its tolerance. The same is for condensers. That's why I was so specific to each number background. And for conformity sake it has to be that way.
Nowadays there are similarly colored numbered rings that are used to mark various cables so as one can distinguish from two or more cables that sometimes run from one room to another or even from one building to another.
I intended to create this shape to add some "sex appeal" to an otherwise bothering document like a wiring diagram.
But it helps technicians a lot to read faster each cable number they have to make and use to connect whatever pieces of equipment required.
Since I'm not familiar with VBA the shape I offer is as is, without any guarantee. It works for me as I wanted to.
Enjoy this rainbow shape!