Difference between revisions of "AMSprite"
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NOTE this initial release doesn't include any error checking so may crash at inopportune moments - save your work regularly. | NOTE this initial release doesn't include any error checking so may crash at inopportune moments - save your work regularly. | ||
− | This software is free and open source. | + | This software is free and open source. It is very much work in progress, so if it breaks or is confusing, let me know! |
== Features<br> == | == Features<br> == | ||
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*Import any image file and convert to amstrad sprite or loading screen | *Import any image file and convert to amstrad sprite or loading screen | ||
*Export a blank image with indexed amstrad palette for editing in external paint program. Can be reimported. | *Export a blank image with indexed amstrad palette for editing in external paint program. Can be reimported. | ||
− | *Includes a full test program to see your sprites in action on the CPC. | + | *Includes a full test program to see your sprites in action on the CPC.<br> |
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== Downloads == | == Downloads == | ||
− | Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]]<br>Download source code here:<br>Requires [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en .Net Framework 2.0]<br>Should also run under [http://mono-project.com/Main_Page MONO] on Linux? (someone able to verify?) | + | Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]]<br>Download source code here: [[AMSpriteSource.rar|AMSpriteSource.rar]]<br>Requires [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en .Net Framework 2.0]<br>Should also run under [http://mono-project.com/Main_Page MONO] on Linux? (someone able to verify?) Download source, standalone .exe is in /bin/debug/ |
== Contact == | == Contact == | ||
You can contact me at lachlankeown @t gmail | You can contact me at lachlankeown @t gmail |
Revision as of 18:26, 5 April 2009
Contents
AMSprite - Amstrad CPC Sprite and Loading Screen Editor
Introduction
If you're writing a game for the CPC this cross-development GUI tool will allow you to generate ready-to-use sprites and loading screens for the CPC in assembly language.
NOTE this initial release doesn't include any error checking so may crash at inopportune moments - save your work regularly.
This software is free and open source. It is very much work in progress, so if it breaks or is confusing, let me know!
Features
- Edit in Mode 0 or Mode 1
- Export to MAXAM/WinApe ready assembler
- Select palette from authentic Amstrad set of 27
- Import any image file and convert to amstrad sprite or loading screen
- Export a blank image with indexed amstrad palette for editing in external paint program. Can be reimported.
- Includes a full test program to see your sprites in action on the CPC.
Downloads
Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: AMSprite_setup.rar
Download source code here: AMSpriteSource.rar
Requires .Net Framework 2.0
Should also run under MONO on Linux? (someone able to verify?) Download source, standalone .exe is in /bin/debug/
Contact
You can contact me at lachlankeown @t gmail