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			 FOUR COLOR IFF TO ANSI
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This  is Vince speaking to you, I`m proud to present the first REAL 4 Color
IFF to ANSI Converter.  This Util is of course written in assembler language
which makes it very  short in length but powerfull in performance.

To  use  this  program  simply  type  "IFF2ANSI" from CLI !  I`m to lazy to
implement a workbench start including a load and save requester, maybe in a
next version.

This version supports only 4 color Grafix NOT less or more than four colors
(2 Planes) it would easy be possible to do more than 4 colors but i thought
why !  At the moment CLI and WB offers only 4 colors, that`s the reason !

The  Grafix has to be in 320 * XXX format, that means in every case a width
of 320 pixels, the number of lines is variable.
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After  the  programm is loaded, this only if you have more than 350 KB free
in ram, you will be questioned for the filename to load.  If you wanna exit
here  then  enter  "EXIT" or "exit".  This is the name of your IFF picture.
After  the  Grafix  is  loaded  successfully  the screen flashes in several
colors  to  indicate  the converting.  After the job is finished the window
clears  and  the created filelength will be displayed and you will be asked
for  the  filename  to  save the file with.  If you do not want to save the
file then enter here "NIL:".  You may display the file directly in your CLI
Window  by  typing  a  "*"  as  save  filename, be sure your window has the
correct  limits.   That`s a hell FASTER than that LOUSY type command, isn`t
it ?
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               CREDITS FOR THIS DOC-TYPER HAVE TO GO TO NIK
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                             Apendix I
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Now some hints:

You  may  shorten the file by stripping the clear lines.  Please do not use
this  proggy while important data is in memory or any other important tasks
are  running  because  it  is  not possible to know the final length of the
output  file.   I  reserve  a  huge  buffer of 350000 bytes which should be
enough for the most grafix but not for all !  I`m to lazy to do a check for
Bufferoverflow  in  this version so be warned !  Know this:  the more color
changes  in  your  grafix happen the longer the outputfile becomes.  I mean
especially these spray effects with many single dots in an other color.
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I  think  that this is enough explanation.  If anybody of ya has still some
questions  should contact me at my own BBS named "VINCENT`S VAULT".  Ya can
get the number from ya local dealer.
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 IMPORTANT  NOTICE: "IFF2ANSI" Is Copyrighted By Vince/TRISTAR!, But Can
 Be Freely Distributed, Providing That The Following Rules Are Respected.
 Neither Changes Are Made To The Program Nor To The Accompaning Documentation.
 The  Package Is Always Distributed In Its Complete Form Consisting Of
 2 Files:  "IFF2ANSI" And "IFF2ANSI.DOC".
 Every  Form Of Distribution Is Allowed And Encouraged ONLY WITHOUT
 Demanding A Fee In Any Form For This Program Except For, Possibly, The Cost 
 Of Magnetic Media.
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 Is  Supplied  'As Is'.  That Means:  The Entire Risk Of Damage Resulting In
 Direct  Or  Indirect  Use  Of  The Program Has In Any Form The User.  In No
 Event Will The Author Be Liable For Damage Or Loss Caused By The Use Of The
 Program.