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!Converter (v1.04) -- ⌐ Graham Hick, 1994
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This program is a (hopefully) useful utility to convert between various
things. It derives from the previously released !AngleConv (1.03) and
!BaseConv (1.03).
When the program has loaded, select 'Angle', 'Base' or 'SWI' from the
icon-bar menu...
Angle: Type the number you wish to convert into the relevant box and press
Return. Unfortunately some inaccuracies can arise, especially when
converting to and from radians (due to finite accuracy (shame...))
Base: Simply type the number you wish to convert into the relevent box,
and press Return. You can convert to and from any base you want, using the
box on the last line. Just type a new base (from 2 to 36) into the 'Base'
box and press Return. Conversions are entirely unsigned - so numbers range
from 0 to 4294967295.
SWI: This converts between SWI names and numbers. Tpe the number/name you
wish to convert into the relevent box, and press Return.
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3D templates
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This release only contains 3D-style templates, so it only works completely
right in RISC OS 3.10 or later. It should, however, still work OK in RISC
OS 2, but the writable icons may look too big. I'm sorry about this, but I
found developing two sets of virtually identical templates too much of a
pain. If you don't like this, then tell me!
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Hi-res sprites
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If you are in a high-res mode (i.e. 1:1 pixel aspect ratio) when the
program starts, it will load high-resolution versions of the sprites which
it uses. As I can't use all screen modes (I only have a VGA monitor) and I
haven't tested it with third-party screen modes (such as those provided by
whizzy graphics cards) I can't guarantee that this works with your set-up.
If it doesn't, then please let me know, and tell me what screen mode(s)
you are using, so I can figure something out.
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Copyright?
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Well, this program is "Freeware". As far as I am concerned, this means
that you can distribute it to anyone and everyone, PROVIDING that all
files within the !Converter directory are included, and they are in their
original form.
If you feel that you could do better, please send your improvements or
suggestions to me (see below) rather than distributing them all over the
place, as this can lead to large amounts of confusion.
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Contact
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Well done. You have found the interesting bit at the end of the
documentation - how to insult the author. Seriously, software developers,
whether professional or unpaid (boo-hoo) always desperately need feedback
from users. So if you have ANY comments, suggestions, improvements or bugs
to report, then PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not hesitate to get in touch with
me. If, however, you wish to make a joke about cricket, then... SOD OFF!!!
And here's how to get in touch:
Either at home
33 Ashley Piece
Ramsbury
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QE
Tel: Marlborough (01672) 20564
or at college (until July 1995)
Keble College 22 Ridgefield Road
Oxford Oxford
OX1 3PG OX4 3BT
Tel: Oxford (01865) 272727 Tel: Oxford (01865) 798151
(polite, brief messages only) (say anything you
Fax: Oxford (01865) 272705 want, any time)
E-mail: m92gjh@ecs.ox.ac.uk
graham.hick@keble.oxford.ac.uk
All communication WILL be replied to.
Thank you for your attention.
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⌐ Graham Hick, 1994
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