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IFF2EX / ASCII2EX / MOD2EX / MODULES
A short introduction to their use.
IFF2EX
This CLI based program enables the user to convert an IFF ILBM file to
an executable program. When run, this program will automatically
display the picture file contained in it. This eliminates the need for
an additional display program as well as enabling the user to crunch
the program and thus save valuable diskspace. This program can handle
all current resolutions, such as LoRes, HiRes, Interlace, HalfBrites,
HAM and Overscan, or combinations hereof, in both PAL and NTSC format.
Usage : IFF2EX <IFF-FILE> <EXECUTABLE>
IFF-FILE : Full path-spec and filename of the IFF ILBM file.
EXECUTABLE : Full path-spec and filename of the executable program.
Warning: Some programs do not adhere to the IFF standards when writing
an IFF file and therefore their picture files might present problems.
(Especially HAM and EHB.) Capturing these pictures using eg. ScreenX
is recommended as a solution for this problem.
ASCII2EX
This CLI based program enables the user to convert an ASCII (text)
file to an executable program. When run, this program will then show
the file to the screen. The name of the window used is equal to the
name of the original ASCII (text) file. The program allows for easy
viewing of the text. This program both eliminates the need for a text
editor or text display program as well as enables the user to crunch
the program and thus save valuable disk space. The program will adapt
to either PAL or NTSC format.
Usage : ASCII2EX <TEXT-FILE> <EXECUTABLE>
TEXT-FILE : Full path-spec and filename of the ASCII (text) file.
EXECUTABLE : Full path-spec and filename of the executable program.
Warning: The ASCII (text) file may not contain ESC codes or TAB's and
the linelength may not exceed 77 characters. No check is made on the
validity of the ASCII file. Using files other than ASCII files with
the program may produce unexpected results.
MOD2EX
This CLI based program enables the user to convert a SoundTracker
module into an executable program which will automatically play the
module when run. This program both eliminates the need for separate
player as well as enabling the user to crunch the program and thus
save valuable disk space.
Usage : MOD2EX <MODULE> <EXECUTABLE>
MODULE : Full path-spec and filename of the SoundTracker module.
EXECUTABLE : Full path-spec and filename of the executable program.
Warning: No check is made on the validity of the module file. Using
files which are not SoundTracker modules may produce unexpected
results.
MODULES
This CLi based program combines the functions of both IFF2EX and
MOD2EX in one program. It converts an IFF ILBM file and a Sound-
Tracker module into one executable program that will automatically
display the IFF file and play the SoundTracker module when run. This
program eliminates the need for additional IFF display and Sound-
Tracker player programs. It also enables the user to crunch the
program and thus save valuable disk space.
Usage : IFF2EX <IFF-FILE> <MODULE> <EXECUTABLE>
IFF-FILE : Full path-spec and filename of the IFF ILBM file.
MODULE : Full path-spec and filename of the SoundTracker module.
EXECUTABLE : Full path-spec and filename of the executable program.
Above programs can be stopped by pressing both mousebuttons
simultaniously.