.name
PaletteTool
.aminet-dir
util/misc
.type
Workbench Tool
.short
3.0/AGA public screen palette tool.
.description
Palette tool that opens and operates on the default public screen.  Has
gadtools-based user interface, with keyboard equivalents for many of the
program functions.  Features include full 8 bit RGB support, full AmigaDOS
3.0-compliant locked pen "protect" mode as well as standard "free" mode,
and fully integrated "color by name" selection, with a built-in database of
507 colors.

Supports the follow actions: color spread (multi-directional), individual
color copy, individual color exchange, rotation of palette in both
direction, cycling of entire palette in both directions with adjustable
cycle speed, and individual color "show" (flash selected color).

The user interface consists of separately controllable windows for main
functions, color palette (2 sizes), and "color by name" selection.
Features a single-level "undo" capability.  Iconifiable, with color cycling
controls also available from the programs iconified state

Features ability of pick a pen/color from anywhere on the current screen
(using the mouse pointer and either the space bar or middle-mouse-button).
This type of color "pick" can also be used with the copy, spread, and
exchange actions.  Also features a "panic" restore button (and key
equivalent) so you can restore the palette to where it was at program
start.
.version
1.4
.author
Timothy B. Kreuzer
.restrictions
Can only be used from the Workbench (start via Icon).
Requires AmigaDOS 3.0(+) and the AGA chipset.
Requires a 68020(+) CPU.
Designed for use with higher-resolution screen modes (640x400 and higher).
.distribution
Copyrighted but Freely Redistributable
.address
6711A N. Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA  22213
.email
tkreuzer@delphi.com
.described-by
Fred Fish (fnf@amigalib.com)
.submittal
Downloaded via ftp from aminet (wuarchive.wustl.edu).