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== Downloads  ==
 
== Downloads  ==
  
Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here:&nbsp; [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]]&nbsp;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:&nbsp;[[Media:AMSpriteSource.rar|AMSpriteSource.rar]]&nbsp;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/  
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Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here:&nbsp; [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]]&nbsp;1.1 (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/  
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The source code is stored in a Subversion repository [http://svn2.xp-dev.com/svn/lachlankeown-AMSprite here], and is publicly available (read only). I recommend [http://tortoisesvn.net/ TortoiseSVN]&nbsp;as a simple Windows based Subversion client. You will need VS2008 Pro or the free Express edition of&nbsp;[http://www.microsoft.com/Express/VB/ Visual Basic .Net 2008]&nbsp;to make changes. If you make any changes, send me a diff and I&nbsp;will integrate.<br>
  
 
== Work in Progress  ==
 
== Work in Progress  ==
  
I&nbsp;am considering adding a music/sound effects editor but need some pointers on how to emulate the CPC sound chip from .Net??
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I am currently putting finishing the touches on a music tracker +&nbsp;sound effects editor. I have written a native .Net AY&nbsp;emulator so this should also work in Linux under MONO.
  
 
== What's New  ==
 
== What's New  ==

Revision as of 01:00, 18 May 2009

AMSprite - Amstrad CPC Sprite and Loading Screen Editor

AMSprite main 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)
Should also run under MONO on Linux? (someone able to verify?) Download source, standalone .exe is in /bin/debug/

The source code is stored in a Subversion repository here, and is publicly available (read only). I recommend TortoiseSVN as a simple Windows based Subversion client. You will need VS2008 Pro or the free Express edition of Visual Basic .Net 2008 to make changes. If you make any changes, send me a diff and I will integrate.

Work in Progress

I am currently putting finishing the touches on a music tracker + sound effects editor. I have written a native .Net AY emulator so this should also work in Linux under MONO.

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