Difference between revisions of "Noptec Vector"
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'''Noptec Vector''' is an implementation of a bitmap vectorizing algorithm, specifically for creating background picture resources for the Sierra AGI interpreter. The program reads an image in BMP, PCX, or TGA format, converts it to 160 x 168 x 16 colors and writes the result in AGI readable format, optionally showing the result onscreen. | '''Noptec Vector''' is an implementation of a bitmap vectorizing algorithm, specifically for creating background picture resources for the Sierra AGI interpreter. The program reads an image in BMP, PCX, or TGA format, converts it to 160 x 168 x 16 colors and writes the result in AGI readable format, optionally showing the result onscreen. | ||
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| + | ====Download==== | ||
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| + | <blockquote>http://freecode.com/projects/nopvec</blockquote> | ||
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* Vectorizing an image | * Vectorizing an image | ||
| − | + | Even if the input image is resized and converted to the 16 EGA colors used | |
by the AGI interpreter, it is best to start with a rather simple image. This | by the AGI interpreter, it is best to start with a rather simple image. This | ||
helps to create picture resources that are small and more easily edited. | helps to create picture resources that are small and more easily edited. | ||
Dithered images and images with many small dots give poor results. | Dithered images and images with many small dots give poor results. | ||
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| + | * Known issues | ||
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| + | Some resources generated are too big to be useful. | ||
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| − | + | * Credits | |
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| + | DJGPP (www.delorie.com) | ||
| + | Allegro (http://www.talula.demon.co.uk/allegro/) | ||
| + | "AGI PICTURE FORMAT" Lance Ewing (be@ihug.co.nz) | ||
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| − | + | Erik Agsjo, erik.agsjo@noptec.com | |
| + | http://www.noptec.com | ||
Revision as of 12:14, 26 July 2013
Bitmap Vectorizing tool v1.4
Copyright (c) Noptec (Erik Agsjo) 2000
Noptec Vector is an implementation of a bitmap vectorizing algorithm, specifically for creating background picture resources for the Sierra AGI interpreter. The program reads an image in BMP, PCX, or TGA format, converts it to 160 x 168 x 16 colors and writes the result in AGI readable format, optionally showing the result onscreen.
Download
- Vectorizing an image
Even if the input image is resized and converted to the 16 EGA colors used by the AGI interpreter, it is best to start with a rather simple image. This helps to create picture resources that are small and more easily edited. Dithered images and images with many small dots give poor results.
- Known issues
Some resources generated are too big to be useful.
- Command line parameters
Usage: VECTOR.EXE [options] <input> <output>
input: the input file (BMP, PCX, TGA) output: the output file (AGI picture resource)
Options:
-p <prio> Sets input file as priority map -v Enables the onscreen view of the generated image -w Makes program wait after each drawn screen shape ESC skips)
- Credits
DJGPP (www.delorie.com) Allegro (http://www.talula.demon.co.uk/allegro/) "AGI PICTURE FORMAT" Lance Ewing (be@ihug.co.nz)
- Author
Erik Agsjo, erik.agsjo@noptec.com http://www.noptec.com
