Noptec Vector
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.
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- 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
