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Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

#21
Really cool once I understood what was going on, it took me a real good while to figure out what to do. I guess "Draw on the pie" didn't mean anything to me.

Maybe add a short playable gif explainer showing a snowflake being made quickly.

Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

#22
post #21

Really cool once I understood what was going on, it took me a real good while to figure out what to do. I guess "Draw on the pie" didn't mean anything to me. Maybe add a short playable gif explainer showing a snowflake being made quickly.

100%! Some onboarding could definitely help!

Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

#23
post #21

Really cool once I understood what was going on, it took me a real good while to figure out what to do. I guess "Draw on the pie" didn't mean anything to me. Maybe add a short playable gif explainer showing a snowflake being made quickly.

Did you see the information 'i' button on the top right? It has some basic info along with keyboard shortcuts.

If not, they may have added it later after reading some comments.

Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

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post #24

Why is it restricted to Safari on iOS? I’m using Orion, which is Webkit-based too.

Hi Diti, are you talking about the inapp link to Safari? If so - it's the only reliable escape link for ios. It should work on other WebKit browsers as well but no reliable inapp escape link is available for the default browser on ios anymore. There use to be another ios workaround but they closed it. Basically downloads don't work on inapp browsers and I need some way to get you out of them.

Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

#27
post #24

Why is it restricted to Safari on iOS? I’m using Orion, which is Webkit-based too.

Hi Diti, are you talking about the inapp link to Safari? If so - it's the only reliable escape link for ios. It should work on other WebKit browsers as well but no reliable inapp escape link is available for the default browser on ios anymore. There use to be another ios workaround but they closed it. Basically downloads don't work on inapp browsers and I need some way to get you out of them.

I'll take a look. Perhaps my inapp detection is throwing false positives. I also detect for SFSafariViewController because of the bad UX downloading experience there. Maybe it is catching your browser as well.

Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

#28
post #25
post #24

Why is it restricted to Safari on iOS? I’m using Orion, which is Webkit-based too.

It complains in Arc on iOS, too. It‘s such a bad joke that browsers on iOS are still only a wrapper around WebKit…

I'll take a look, thanks for the heads-up!

Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

#29
While I asked: Possible to add export as an SVG?

noting: That would make it useful for using a design on a CNC or lasercutter.

That feature, as noted below is present --- click on the [>] button to go to a second page where these features are present.

Re: Show HN: Super Snowflake Maker

#30
I just wanted to say how delighted I am with your web app! This is fantastic idea, and the execution is top-notch. It is incredibly user-friendly and intuitive. It has all the essential features needed to create beautiful and unique snowflakes. This really helps and makes the process of creating snowflakes easy and enjoyable. Your app is a wonderful way to lift spirits and get into the holiday mood!

Thank you for creating such a delightful tool. Wishing you and everyone a festive season!

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