AMSprite
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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)
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