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The Graphics Lab is a project to improve the graphical content of the Wikimedia projects. Requests for image improvements can be added to the workshop pages: Illustrations, Photographs and Maps. For questions or suggestions one can use the talk pages: Talk:Graphics Lab, Talk:Illustrations, Talk:Photographs and Talk:Maps.
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Flag and arms of Plomelin - corrections

Article(s)

All articles these already appear on.

Request

Could somebody please modify the above files representing the flag and coat of arms of Plomelin, so that they look closer to the way they actually should? The proper version of the flag can be seen here and here. And the full version of the arms can be seen here (albeit obviously without the captions at the top and bottom). Thanks. Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 14:47, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Bumping thread. Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 12:37, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

Bumping thread. Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 10:39, 2 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion

Is the dragon meant to be identical between the coat of arms and the flag? Just asking, since that coat of arms image that you sent is by far the highest quality version I've been able to find, so I'd like to use it as a reference for both.

DeVosMax [ contribs • talk • created media ] 05:29, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@DeVos Max: Yes, I agree that the dragon from the version of the COA in the link should be used as a reference in the update of both files. Thanks for your interest! Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 15:52, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I think the dragon shown on this drawing looks very close to the ones on the flag. I will vectorize this drawing from scratch and use it for the files.

Feitidede ☆ﾟ.* 20:10, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Snow Lion Fenian I have overwritten both files. I designed the new dragon from scratch based on the image linked above. Let me know if you find any issues.

Done Feitidede ☆ﾟ.* 04:31, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Undone: The overwritten versions of the arms and the flags have been restored, as these overwrites, mainly, are conflicting with Commons:Overwriting existing files ; morevoer, the specific design of an element doesn't make the arms or the flag invalid, thus current versions are fully compliant with their description. Ping @Bzh-99 and Jpgibert:

--Kontributor 2K (talk) 14:05, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The current files have clear mistakes in rendering and are even flagged as improper SVGs. The current files also are not compliant with their description because they are missing the colleté d'hermine. The overwritten versions don't appear to vastly differ from the original ones. I can't believe these versions are being gate-kept from being improved. Feitidede ☆ﾟ.* 18:16, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Feitidede: Thank you for your undertaking of this request. Given the apparent dispute over the matter of overwriting the existing files, I would instead propose uploading the correct versions of the flag and arms as completely new files, for which I've provided potential titles above (both of which use the native Breton name of the town to avoid confusion with the existing files).

Also, and sorry that I didn't make this clearer in the original request, but the corrected version of the COA should actually have the surrounding embellishments along with the shield (namely the yellow crown/castle at the top, the yellow branches on both sides, and the intertwining scroll with the words "WAR EVEZ"), as in the link. Any chance that could be rectified in the new file as well? Sorry again for the hassle. Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 01:08, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Flag and coat of arms of the Holy Britannian Empire (Code Geass)

Flag of the Holy Britannian Empire (SVG version)

Flag of the Holy Britannian Empire (SVG version)
Coat of arms of the Holy Britannian Empire (SVG version)

Coat of arms of the Holy Britannian Empire (SVG version)

Article(s): List of fictional countries set on Earth, List of Code Geass characters, various pages on other wikis
Request: Hi, I'd like to kindly ask if someone can please vectorize both the flag and coat of arms of the fictional country of the Holy Britannian Empire from the anime Code Geass? I have two versions of the flag and one version of the coat of arms posted to help you with the request. Thanks in advance!--109.79.30.209 (talk) 21:26, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion

109.79.30.209 (talk) 21:26, 19 October 2024 (UTC) Bumping thread. 109.78.223.88 (talk) 23:00, 16 November 2024 (UTC)This request is still open.--109.78.223.88 (talk) 23:00, 16 November 2024 (UTC) Bumping thread. 93.107.203.142 (talk) 16:09, 16 December 2024 (UTC)Still waiting for this!--93.107.203.142 (talk) 16:09, 16 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@93.107.203.142:, I just need to point out that the flags you were linking to have been deleted from Commons for Copyvios. The C of E God Save the King! (talk) 10:41, 2 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Crap! I will find new files soon.--93.107.203.142 (talk) 19:40, 2 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Found one here, please click the link to see it! https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/codegeass/images/f/fb/HBE.png/revision/latest?cb=20190817213238 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.43.161.95 (talk) 20:07, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada logo

Article(s): Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada
Request: Could the background of this image please be made transparent and an appropriate amount of whitespace be added around the logo? Thanks, Graham (talk) 23:35, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion

@Graham11: I've reuploaded the file as File:Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union logo.png (logos should ideally be PNG or SVG) with the changes you've requested. --Min☠︎rax^«¦talk¦» 06:15, 30 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

University of Manitoba coat of arms

Article(s): University of Manitoba
Request: Could the background of the image please be made transparent? Thanks, Graham (talk) 00:58, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion: @Graham11: I've reuploaded the file as File:University of Manitoba coat of arms.png (logos should ideally be PNG or SVG) with the changes you've requested. --Min☠︎rax^«¦talk¦» 06:15, 30 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Flag of the Civil Freedom of Argentina - corrections

File to be overwritten
File to be overwritten
File to be overwritten
this map can also be improved

Article(s)

Flag of the Civil Freedom of Argentina, all articles these already appear on.

Request

Could somebody please modify the above files representing this flag? This is a detailed design of the coat of arms which should look like this

. I know that what I propose looks crooked and worse than the current ones, but these are representations of a specific fabric from 1813, which is actually crooked [1]. All current reproductions in use are crooked [2][3][4][5], this is the official version [6] [7]. It is a flag of historical importance to Argentina and at the same time the official flag of one of their provinces. This flag has two versions in the proportions of 8:5 like the original and an officially existing modified version in 5:8. We currently have 3 files should also have a new coat of arms, the first representing the Jujuly flag must have an 8:5 aspect ratio, the next two representing two versions of the flag used in the commemoration. The second file should be identical to the first and we don't really need a copy, but it has already been uploaded and therefore should also be fixed. I have provided a graphic that accurately reflects the original coat of arms, but it needs to be vectorized. I also ask for the coat of arms without the white background, sent under the name "Coat of Arms Assembly of the Year XIII (Civil Freedom flag version).svg" Swiãtopôłk (talk) 19:39, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion

There is no need for a better version to be replaced with a worse version. All coat of arms provide a certain degree of artistic freedom to their illustrators. The current version has the same exact elements as the one you referenced. These files do not need improvements. If you really really really want a vector version of this coat of arms it should be uploaded as a different variant.Feitidede ☆ﾟ.* 14:46, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Feitidede: In this case, there is one official version of the annex to the act, which exactly reflects the drawing kept in the museum [8]. Other versions are not used in practice, except for Wikipedia. Swiãtopôłk (talk) 19:39, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This rendering might not be used in practice, but they are not a wrong way of rendering the coat of arms. In my opinion It would make more sense if real world versions of the flag would start using the better quality version. Feitidede ☆ﾟ.* 01:55, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Feitidede: Definitely not in this case, Wikipedia is there to show how it is, not how it should be. What you propose can be done for towns and communes where the coats of arms are traditional and dozens of versions have been created or there is an imprecise description and there is no official graphic. This flag exists at too high a level, Argentines have been using it for 10 years, and those from Jujuy for 30, and they are not willing to embellish the design. This is because the coat of arms on the flag is one of the oldest preserved drawings of their national coat of arms and changing it misses the point. Any flag other than the official one, reproducing a specific artifact is simply a strange version of the Argentine coat of arms on a white background.Swiãtopôłk (talk) 14:31, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Reachable universe diagram

Articles: Observable universe; Cosmological horizon; Event horizon
Request: A paragraph in the bottom-left corner reads Sun looses about 30% of its mass when it should say Sun loses about 30% of its mass. – MrPersonHumanGuy (talk) 14:35, 20 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion

Sledge flags used by Francis Leopold McClintock

File:Francis Leopold McClintock's sledge flag (1857–1859).svg

Article(s)

Leopold McClintock, Polaris, Jane Franklin, McClintock Arctic expedition, List of flags of Ireland

Request

Would anyone be able to please create SVG files for the three sledge flags (or at least just as many of them as possible) used by Irish explorer Francis Leopold McClintock during the various Arctic expeditions he participated in? They include the 1850–1851 version, the 1852–1854 version and the 1857–1859 version. Thanks. Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 14:20, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion

Request taken. for 1850-1851 and 1852-1854. TheWanderingTraders (talk) 01:12, 12 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@TheWanderingTraders: Thanks a lot! Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 05:02, 13 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Request

The receiver side of the system

Article(s): GL Mk. I radar
Request: I would like to get separate illustrations of the two main parts of the system in this article, the transmitter and receiver. The image I've linked to above is the receiver. It is not obvious due to the low quality of the image, but the important part is a series of horizontal metal rods in front of the lower truss work that form the main antenna.

The only photograph I have found of the transmitter is here. It has even less detail than the image above though. I have also found an old illustration of it, but it is blacklisted so I can only suggest that one goes to https://en . topwar . ru to their page at /199210-britanskie-i-amerikanskie-radiolokatory-perioda-vtoroj-mirovoj-vojny-ispolzovavshiesja-v-sovetskoj-pvo.html. The image is about half way down the page (yellowish). The transmitter is overall very similar to the receiver in that it is a box on top of a gun carriage, and differs mostly in the details of the antenna and truss work.

It is quite difficult to see the receiver antennas in the photograph, you can see a series of rods at the top of the lower truss, but I don't believe that is them, there is another row of rods below it but they are very difficult to make out. The illustration also lacks detail of the receiver antenna, but they would look very similar to the two seen on the transmitter.

Maury Markowitz (talk) 16:47, 23 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This would probably get taken up sooner at c:COM:GLI. --Min☠︎rax^«¦talk¦» 15:50, 28 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion

@Maury Markowitz: I can take this but you will have to support me during the work, OK? --always ping me-- Goran tek-en (talk) 13:06, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Goran tek-en: - absolutely, this is a technical topic so I suspect there will be many questions! Maury Markowitz (talk) 13:14, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Request taken by --always ping me-- Goran tek-en (talk) 14:08, 9 January 2025 (UTC).[reply]

@Maury Markowitz

I found those pages and probably we can pick up some details from them?

https://peterlud.wordpress.com/2021/09/25/radar-at-point-lookout/

https://timesofmalta.com/article/radar-stations-during-wartime-malta.293741

https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Engagement-Fire-Control.html --always ping me-- Goran tek-en (talk) 15:42, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Maury Markowitz Is it an line illustration like this or a more realistic (photo like) one you are looking for. --always ping me-- Goran tek-en (talk) 16:05, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Goran tek-en: The first reference has the best quality and I think mostly you can use that as a guide. The first of the two images is the transmitter, which matches the one I have in the article. The active part of this system are a series of antenna "elements" (which together make the antenna as a whole) made from "have-wave dipoles", which are simply two wires placed end-to-end with a gap between them an a total length across the two one-half of the radio wavelength. The idea is like a guitar, if your "string" is one-half the wavelength of the note you play it will resonate, as long as you pluck it somewhere near the middle. Here you "pluck" it with an electrical generator connected at the mid-point.

An interesting detail that is only visible in this image (not the ones I had seen earlier) is that the antennas have an interesting L shape, which I have not seen before. The "active" part of the antenna elements are the horizontal portions, which match the layout/polarization of the receiver antennas. I'm not sure what role the vertical portion plays, and none of my references seem to mention it. It appears they have connections at the top, but those might be supports, not electrical connections. Very interesting! Also note that the antenna mounted on the ladder has the same arrangement, but in this case it is upside down.

The receiver is much simpler, with more "standard" horizontal elements. There are three of them along the main section, which you can make out in this image (barely) and then another mounted up top again. The idea was that the two on the outside part of the horizontal line would be compared to calculate the horizontal angle, and the upper one with the center to get the vertical angle. Also notice the whip-like vertical antennas behind the "ladder". There appear to be two of these, which strongly suggests they are IFF receivers. These are not part of the radar itself, they are a separate receiver tuned to the radios of friendly aircraft.

This page is very useful, excellent find!

I did not see anything related on the ausairpower page, perhaps that is the wrong URL? Maury Markowitz (talk) 16:16, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

-- and I think a line illustration would be best in this case? Or perhaps line art but isometric? Maury Markowitz (talk) 16:16, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Maury Markowitz I don't understand what you mean by "Or perhaps line art but isometric?", I will start and see where we end up. --always ping me-- Goran tek-en (talk) 16:48, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Goran tek-en: Yeah, any format will work, the line art you linked to is a good place to start. Maury Markowitz (talk) 19:46, 10 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Flag of the Gjøa

File:Flag of the Gjøa.svg

Article(s): Gjøa, List of Norwegian flags
Request: Can someone please create an SVG file of the flag flown by the ship Gjøa during Roald Amundsen's voyage through the Northwest Passage (1903–1906), consisting of a blue-green swallowtail pennant outlined in white (except for the hoist side), and the name "GJØA." (full stop included at the end) in white letters, as seen within this image here? Thanks. Snow Lion Fenian (talk) 18:24, 24 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion: Do you have more references of this flag? Feitidede ☆ﾟ.* 18:02, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Flag and coat of arms of Mníšek

Flag of Mníšek (JPG Version)
Flag of Mníšek (SVG Version)

Flag of Mníšek (SVG Version)
Flag of Strijbeek (use this as a base)
Coat of arms of Mníšek (JPG Version)
Coat of arms of Mníšek (SVG Version)

Coat of arms of Mníšek (SVG Version)
Flag of Soběslav (use this as a possible base for the roses)
Flag of Hořice na Šumavě (use this as a possible base for the roses)
Rosary.svg (use this as a possible base for the rosary)
Coat of arms of Tisovec (use this as a possible base for the yew leaf)

Article(s): Mníšek
Request: Hi! I was wondering if someone can kindly please vectorize the flag of the Czech town of Mníšek? The flag has a pattern of four parts bisected in a Nordic Cross manner though without an actual cross. On the top line, a white square on the left and a green rectangle on the right. On the bottom line, a red square on the left and a red white rectangle on the right. In the white square at the top is the emblem from Mníšek's coat of arms containing a yew leaf surrounded by rosary beads. In addition, there is a visual pun in the design, (what is known as "canting arms" in heraldry) where some of the beads in the rosary are replaced with actual roses. The black outline on the flag file posted is not actually part of the flag. I have included several other files that use similar design elements to use as bases so the request can be done more quickly). I'll be grateful to see it done. Thanks in advance. --93.107.203.142 (talk) 23:30, 30 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion

93.107.203.142 (talk) 23:30, 30 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I will do this from scratch and vectorize the coat of arms exactly as it shows on REKOS.

Request taken. Feitidede ☆ﾟ.* 19:30, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Modified version of an SVG diagram

The area of the parallelogram is the absolute value of the determinant of the matrix formed by the vectors representing the parallelogram's sides.

Article(s): Determinant
Request: Please create a modified version of "Area parallellogram as determinant.svg" with changes to two of the labels: from "(a, b)" to "(a, c)" and from "(c, d)" to "(b, d)". These are small changes, but I do not know how to make them.; The reason for changing the letters was discussed at Talk:Determinant/Archive_3#Using_column_vectors_to_represent_points and, although that has been archived, I still intend to make a straightforward change to the text of the article and need a modified diagram.; The modified diagram needs a new name because the diagram is used in 35 wikis in different languages, and the editors of those wikis would need to make corresponding changes to their text before they could use the new diagram. Note that the correct spelling is "parallelogram". -- JonH (talk) 13:35, 2 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion

Flag of the Federal Police of Brazil

Flag of the Federal Police of Brazil (PNG version)
Flag of the Federal Police of Brazil (SVG version)

Flag of the Federal Police of Brazil (SVG version)
Coat of arms of the Federal Police of Brazil (use this as a base)

Article(s): Federal Police of Brazil, List of Brazilian flags
Request: Hi, I'd like to kindly ask if someone can please vectorize the flag of the Federal Police of Brazil? Thanks in advance!--64.43.161.95 (talk) 23:50, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion

64.43.161.95 (talk) 23:50, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Revectorizing Flag of Toledo, Ohio (2025–).svg

Flag of Toledo as of 7 January 2025

Article(s)

Toledo, Ohio, Flag of Toledo, Ohio

Request

Can someone revectorize the auto-traced svg of Toledo's new flag based on the dimensions and measurements at https://toledo.oh.gov/flag? -- HapHaxion _{(talk / contribs)} 17:32, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I can't, but I thought when I renamed the file on Commons that it is blurry and ned a rework. זיו「Ziv」 • For love letters and other notes 17:37, 9 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion

Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force emblem revectorising

My attempt at making an SVG
PNG image

Article(s): Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force
Request: This is the emblem of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, which currently has no high quality SVG emblem. -- CROIX^talk 16:57, 12 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Discussion