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/
Work in Progress
I am currently adding a basic level editor that will also output to assembler.
Contact
You can contact me at lachlankeown @t gmail
Lachlan Keown
New Zealand