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UNVGA 1.0 10.03.93
ABOUT
UNVGA unpacks VGA animation files from PClones into frames. Each
frame is stored as a 128x120 8-bit IFF file, which can then be
converted to HAM or some other Amiga format before recombination
into an Amiga GL file. This is a KS2.0 program.
UNVGA is Copyright © 1993 by John Bickers.
REQUIREMENTS
KS2.0 and Christian Weber's iff.library are essential. The latter
is available from amiga.physik.unizh.ch and its mirrors, or from
Fish disk #674.
USAGE
The usage template is:
FROM/A,SAVECONTROL/K
The FROM option is the name of the VGA you want to unpack. The
frames will be stored in the current directory with names of the
form NNN, where NNN is the frame number. This number counts from
one.
The SAVECONTROL option specifies the name of a "control" file to
use. This file is a GL animation script file, which may need some
editing. The basic structure is specific to the way I convert
animations.
USEFUL UTILITIES
Ed Hanway's HamLabPlus is very handy for converting the frames
from 8-bit pictures to a more usual Amiga format.
My GL package can be used to create an Amiga GL file out of the
frames, as well as play the resulting animation.
CREDITS
UNVGA is written by John Bickers using SAS C 6.2.
The VGA file format is used by a program called X_RATED.EXE. The
copy I saw had no documentation.
Christian A. Weber's iff.library is used for saving ILBM files.
The format of a VGA file was obtained by looking at a sample file,
FF.VGA, and capturing a screen from X_RATED.EXE as it played an
animation.
DISTRIBUTION
UNVGA is Copyright © 1993 by John Bickers.
Distribution is via normal channels. That is, distribute it for
free, or for Fred Fish like costs, but not more. And remember to
include the documentation.
This program is not shareware in the sense that you should pay for
it if you use it a lot, but suggestions or demands will be
received in a spirit of pronounced no-enthusiasm unless
accompanied by a donation of some sort.
If you have one lying around, why not send me an R18 VGA?
CONTACT INFO
If you're having problems or would like to pay me to convert a
file, I can be reached at:
John Bickers
214 Rata St
Naenae 6301
New Zealand
Or: jbickers@templar.actrix.gen.nz
DISCLAIMER
It works on my machine.