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Iconvert
Demonstration Release
Release 1.52
Copyright 1987,1988,1989
by
John Paul Michalski
Infinity Engineering Services
P.O. Box 812
Chandler, Az 85244-0812
All Rights Reserved
This software is a demonstration of the commercial software package
ICONVERT. It is NOT in the Public Domain and is NOT Shareware. The user is
granted a limited license to use this program for evaluation purposes only.
This program can be freely distributed under the following conditions
only.
1. The filename for the archived file shall be ICONDEMO.ARC.
2. Any and all descriptions of the contents of the archive file
will state that it is a demo (or DEMOWARE) and not Public
Domain (PD) or Shareware.
3. The demo program may not be sold. It is the intention of
Infinity Engineering Services that this package be distributed
for free.
It is permissible to place this software on telecommunication systems
(BBS) or to include the program on distribution diskettes as long as any
charges are not for the express purpose of obtaining this package.
4. The contents of the archive file and this file may not be
changed or modified in any way.
5. No modification to the demo program is allowed.
Introduction
------------
ICONVERT is a graphics format conversion program, which means ICONVERT
allows graphics created in one type of software to be used in another. An
example is to use PrintShop icons in Printmaster. In fact this program is
an outgrowth of a Public Domain program I wrote for converting PrintShop to
Printmaster to Fontasy formats. Though the concept is based on my earlier
program, ICONVERT is really a totally different program, with many new
conversions and functions.
This release supports conversions TO/FROM
ASCII Text (from only)
BASICA BLOAD (Color and Hires)
DOODLE (CBM)
Dr Halo II
First Publisher (ART and MAC)
FONTASY (Block,Pic and PV)
GEM
GIF
IFF
NEWSMASTER
NEWSROOM
MACPAINT
PC PAINT (Clip and Pic)
PC PAINTBRUSH (Clip and Pic)
PRINTMASTER (IBM and CBM)
PRINT SHOP (IBM and CBM)
TIFF
RLE
WINDOWS PAINT
In addition ICONVERT has the following features:
ViewMode - previewing graphics
- marking graphics for latter conversion.
- modifying color conversion map
- color separation
Conversion - unattended conversion of up to 255 files
(not active in demo).
- clipping of graphics
- converting color to mono
- color separation
- color to pattern mapping
- mirroring
- flipping
- inverting (negative)
- double width
File Maintenance - copy files
- delete files
- move files
- rename files
System Requirements
-------------------
IBM compatible PC,XT or AT
256K min. memory
CGA or Hercules display adapter
DOS 2.x or greater (DOS 3.x recommended)
DOS 4.x requires more memory.
2 floppy drives and/or HardDrive
ICONVERT will work on a floppy only system, but was written to be used
with a hard drive. The program does not support disk swapping. You can
change disks, as long as the program and the seven overlays aren't moved.
The program will not prompt for a disk change nor will it realize that a
different floppy is in place. It is highly recommended that the program be
run on a hard drive.
Getting Started
---------------
The file ICONDEMO.ARC should contain the following:
DEMOREAD.ME - this file
ICONDEMO.COM - the main program
ICONDEMO.000
ICONDEMO.001
ICONDEMO.002
ICONDEMO.003 - overlay files
ICONDEMO.004
ICONDEMO.005
ICONDEMO.006
ICONDEMO.007
ICONDEMO.008
The main program and the nine overlay files must be in the same
directory (on the same disk) to run. To run just type :
ICONDEMO <RET>
You can run ICONVERT from any directory by adding the path :
\path1\path2\ICONDEMO <RET>
Once the program starts it will check that the overlay files are in
the same directory as the main program. If they are not found the program
will terminate. IF found you will be presented with the option menu.
1: Convert Graphic
2: View Graphic
3: Change Defaults
4: File Maintenance
5: Disclaimer
0: Exit to DOS
ICONVERT is a menu driven program. By just following the prompts you
should be able to navigate the program with no problems. The manual that
comes with the non-DEMO version will cover each option in detail. This file
will only lightly touch on each option.
0: Exit to DOS
--------------
Entering '0' at the main menu will terminate the program and return
you to DOS.
5: Disclaimer
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This displays the program copyright notice and trademark declaration.
4: File Maintenance
-------------------
The options are: Directory - list any directory
Copy - copy files from one directory,
or disk, to another
Delete - delete files
Move - move files from a directory to
another. Actually only the file-
name is moved.
Rename - rename files.
File maintenance can be selected to work with only certain types of
files, marked files (marked in ViewMode) or all files.
3: Change Defaults
------------------
ICONVERT uses a set of default parameters for each type of conversion.
Source file extension, Target file extension, Source file directory and
Target file directory are all preset. This option allows you to modify any
of these defaults and save them into a file that will be used when next
running ICONVERT. Only the 'save' option is disabled in the demo version of
ICONVERT.
2: View Graphic
---------------
ViewMode is the second most useful option in ICONVERT. You can use it
to preview files to see how the graphic looks before converting. It also
allows you to see what happens when you convert using the Invert, Mirror or
DoubleWidth options.
When entering ViewMode you are presented with a list of the available
formats. After selecting a format, the program will then search the
directory, set up under main menu option 3, and show you what files are
available to view. After selection the program switches to graphic mode and
shows the first file. The following commands are used in the graphic
mode:
<RET> - Reload current picture.
'0' - Exit graphic Mode.
<INS> - advance to view next graphic.
<DEL> - backup to view previous graphic.
Cursor Keys - Move around picture in large steps.
<ALT> Cursor Keys - Move around picture in small steps.
<F1> - Invert picture.
<F2> - Double Width of picture.
<F3> - Mirror picture.
<F4> - Flip picture.
<F5> - Show full view of picture.
<F6> - Adjust color map.
'+' - Mark file.
'-' - Unmark file.
Marking a file (+) creates a file that can be used instead of
individually selecting files before converting. It also will save any
options currently selected in ViewMode (invert,mirror,double width and
current color map). Each file can be marked up to 5 times thus allowing
different options for the same picture.
If a file is in color, (PC PaintBrush,Dr. Halo II, GIF, PC Paint,
TIFF, BLOAD and Doodle), all colors will be replaced with a pattern. The
patterns used can be changed by the user.
1: Convert Graphic
------------------
When selected you are prompted to select which file format you which
to convert from. Next you choose what format to convert to. The program
finds the available source files and you are given the option of converting
all files, selected files, or from a marked file (if any). After selecting
the source files the program creates target filenames for each one. After
all of the target names have been created you are given the option of
accepting the default name or changing the name.
A third option allows setting up the format for the target file
(invert, mirror, ect.). Included in the format menu is the option to select
Multiple. PrintShop and PrintMaster waste a lot of file space when
converted to Newsroom (not too much) or MacPaint (lots). To offset this
ICONVERT will place multiple PrintShop/PrintMaster icons in each file. For
Newsroom this is 6 icons and for MacPaint it is fifty. Newsroom icons are
separate clips when used in Newsroom. The 50 icons in a MacPaint format
would need to be clipped out by whatever application is using the file. The
Multiple option will override the default and create a separate file for
each icon. One advantage of going separate files is that the clip function
will not work in Multiple mode.
ICONVERT will allow up to 255 files to be converted unattended. This
demo version will only allow one. An exception is made when using the
Multiple option, the maximum number of files that will fit into one target
file will be converted. Also converting PrintShop to Printmaster will
convert without any limit.
After approving the target name the conversion takes place. If the
size of the source graphic is larger than the max size allowed for the
target you are asked how to clip it. The two options are AutoClip and
GraphicClip.
NOTE: Due to limitations in the current version of ICONVERT the
max size allowed for a source file is 640 columns by 812
rows.
AutoClip will clip out a portion of the source file the max size
allowed by the target file. The start points (TOP,CENTER,BOTTOM -
LEFT,CENTER,RIGHT) are preset by you in main menu option #3. You can also
change the AutoClip start point from the clipmenu.
GraphClip allows you to see exactly what you are clipping and also
choose to clip a smaller area then the max allowed. When selecting the
GraphClip option the program goes into graphic mode and displays the source
graphic. A blinking box (the size of the max allowed for the target) shows
where you are. Using the cursor keys for large steps, <ALT> cursor keys for
small steps, move the upper/left corner of the box to the place where you
want to start clipping. <INS> will lock the upper/left corner in place and
move the view to the lower/right corner of the clip. Use the cursor keys to
set the lower/right corner. <INS> will lock in the lower/right corner and
invert the picture showing what area you will clip. <INS> one more to start
clip. If you feel that you have made a mistake before the final <INS> use
the <DEL> key to back up a step. The following are additional functions
while in GraphClip:
'0' - Exit back to ClipMenu
<F1> - Invert picture
<F2> - Double Width of picture
<F3> - Mirror picture
<F4> - Flip picture
<F5> - Show full view of picture
The function keys <F1> - <F5> have no effect after the upper/left
corner has been locked.
This covers the very basics of using ICONVERT. Go through the program
and try the different menu options and experiment. Much effort has gone
into trying to make the user interface as easy as possible and still leave
much flexibility.
How to Order
------------
Price for ICONVERT 1.52 : $49.95 (ADD $10.00 for overseas)
Send check or money order to: Infinity Engineering Services
P.O. Box 812
Chandler, AZ
85244-0812
Please no cash, credit cards, or COD's.