CaSSS Software Catalog
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CompuMake Tools
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In response to a number of  requests for a graphics conversion utility,  we've
assembled "CompuMake  Tools", a  set of  programs to  convert raster  graphics
images to GIF, supporting all features of GIF versions "87a" and "89a".

 - A hard disk  is REQUIRED. CompuMake  Tools manipulates images  on the  hard
   disk, so that the amount of computer  memory doesn't limit the size of  the
   graphic you can work with.

 - A graphics adapter is NOT REQUIRED for conversions, although an MCGA or VGA
   is recommended for  functions that  involve selecting  specific colors  for
   text, frames, background, etc.

 - Convert FROM any of the graphics formats displayed by CompuShow:

          CompuServe GIF             Ega Paint
          CompuServe RLE             ColoRIX
          MacPaint                   Deluxe Paint
          PC Paintbrush              Targa
          PC Paint                   Microsoft Windows Paint (BMP)
          Dr. Halo

 - Convert directly TO single-image GIF graphics (or BMP).

     - The image may be automatically "trimmed", removing solid color  borders
       encoded as part of the image, or you can bypass trimming.
     - Any size graphic may be rotated 90, 180, or 270 degrees.
     - Ouput in either interlaced or non-interlaced format.
     - The global color map may be sorted with the most used colors first.
     - Convert to 16 or 64 level grayscale.
     - Add single or multiple "frames" around the image.

 - Create multiple-image GIF graphics.

     - A major design feature  is a direct interface  with "PicLab", a  Public
       Domain program included with CompuMake Tools.
     - CompuMake works with PicLab to  create multiple graphics images with  a
       single color map and combine them into a multiple-image GIF graphic.

 - Incorporate any or all features of GIF version 89a.

     - Delays and user input.
     - Transparency.
     - Restore to background.
     - Restore to previous image.
     - Plain text.
     - Comments.






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With a "toolbox" concept in mind, CompuMake Tools accept file names and  other
parameters "on the command  line", to allow  you to use  them in batch  files,
which have three definite advantages.

 - Since manipulating and combining graphics can take quite a while (even on a
   fast 486), you can start a batch file "job" and go get a cup of coffee,  go
   to lunch (or even let it run overnight.)
 - If you want to "fine tune" the graphic you've created, you can make changes
   to the batch file and rerun it from the beginning, or even pick it up  from
   a mid-point.
 - Batch files you've already used can  be "models" for similar tasks,  making
   the new project that much easier to set up.

A tutorial with sample graphics and  batch files are included to illustrate  a
number of graphics conversions including a full-blown multiple image GIF89a.

CompuMake Tools is now available for $28.









































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