GetColor is a simple FKEY that will, when activated, show an eyedropper so you can find out what color some thing is(like some cool color that you just can’t seem to match that is in some program). The results are shown in Apple’s standard color picker, so you can see what the red, green, blue, hue, saturation, and brightness are. The RGB values are then placed on to the clipboard, so you can past them right where you need them. Note: If you click on the Cancel button, the RGB will not be placed into the clipboard. GetColor is FKEY 5, but you can change that if you want.
I’ve included a slurping sound(you slurp up the color) that plays when you click on the desired color. If you want to change it or remove it, you can with the Sound Control Panel or ResEdit (just make sure that the new sound’s name is “GetColor”). If you remove it, no sound will play.
Installation
If you have system 7.1 or newer just put the suitcase into your font folder. The system uses the sound, cursor, and FKEY as if they were in the system suitcase. This works for some reason that I’m not sure of, but it is really nice for sounds and FKEYs because you don’t have to reinstall them if you have to reinstall your system. If you don’t have system 7.1 or newer you will have to put the FKEY, sound and cursor into the system suitcase by some other method. ResEdit is what I use and FKEY Mover should work, but I haven’t tried it.
I have tested this FKEY with most of the situations I can think of. It has been tested on systems 7.1 and 7.5, I had someone test it on system 6, but they haven’t talked back to me yet, so I think it will work. If something happens that shouldn’t, please contact me, and tell me what machine, system version, and anything else that might be important. GetColor is Freeware, so you don’t need to send me money. Although, if you feel like sending me something, please do. I like to hear what people think about my programs.
My address is:
Mike Tilstra
RR 2 Box 162A
Luverne, MN 56156
Note: I ‘m not going to live with my parents forever, so my address will change fairly soon. (And I may get an e-mail address at college!)
(My parents e-mail address is: tilst001@gold.tc.umn.edu)
Version History
1.0.0 First Release
1.0.1 Had some troubles with placement of the window in 7.5. Should now auto center
the window in the screen.
1.1.0 The RGB values are now placed on to the clipboard, unless Cancel is clicked.
