Difference between revisions of "AMSprite"
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== Features<br> == | == Features<br> == | ||
| − | *Edit in Mode 0 | + | *Edit in Mode 0, 1, or 2. |
*Export to MAXAM/WinApe ready assembler | *Export to MAXAM/WinApe ready assembler | ||
*Select palette from authentic Amstrad set of 27 | *Select palette from authentic Amstrad set of 27 | ||
*Import any image file and convert to amstrad sprite or loading screen | *Import any image file and convert to amstrad sprite or loading screen | ||
| + | *Import any video file and generate an assembly program to replicate on the CPC | ||
*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.<br> | + | *Includes a full test program to see your sprites in action on the CPC.<br> |
| + | *Includes a basic level editor | ||
== Downloads == | == Downloads == | ||
| − | Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]][ | + | Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]] 1.1 (Requires [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en .Net Framework 2.0]) <br>Download source code here: [[Media:AMSpriteSource.rar|AMSpriteSource.rar]] 1.1 (Requires [http://www.microsoft.com/Express/VB/ Visual Basic .Net 2008])<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/ |
== Work in Progress == | == Work in Progress == | ||
| − | I am | + | I am considering adding a music/sound effects editor but need some pointers on how to emulate the CPC sound chip from .Net?? |
| − | == What's New == | + | == What's New == |
| − | ===== Version 1.1 30-Apr-09 ===== | + | ===== Version 1.1 30-Apr-09 ===== |
| − | *Level Editor | + | *Level Editor |
| − | *Video Import and convert utility | + | *Video Import and convert utility |
| − | *Animation preview | + | *Animation preview |
| − | *Windows binary -> CPC assembly tool | + | *Windows binary -> CPC assembly tool |
| − | *Numerous bug fixes and UI improvements | + | *Numerous bug fixes and UI improvements |
| + | *Edit in Mode 2/Spectrum monochrome | ||
== Contact == | == Contact == | ||
Revision as of 05:09, 30 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, 1, or 2.
- 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
- Import any video file and generate an assembly program to replicate on the CPC
- 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 basic level editor
Downloads
Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: AMSprite_setup.rar 1.1 (Requires .Net Framework 2.0)
Download source code here: AMSpriteSource.rar 1.1 (Requires Visual Basic .Net 2008)
Should also run under MONO on Linux? (someone able to verify?) Download source, standalone .exe is in /bin/debug/
Work in Progress
I am considering adding a music/sound effects editor but need some pointers on how to emulate the CPC sound chip from .Net??
What's New
Version 1.1 30-Apr-09
- Level Editor
- Video Import and convert utility
- Animation preview
- Windows binary -> CPC assembly tool
- Numerous bug fixes and UI improvements
- Edit in Mode 2/Spectrum monochrome
Contact
You can contact me at lachlankeown @t gmail
Lachlan Keown
New Zealand
