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HIDIMG (C) Copyright 1993-94 John Çaputlu-Wilson All Rights Reserved
Hidden Image AutoStereograms
All other copyrights(C) and trademarks(TM) mentioned herein are
hereby acknowledged
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* *
* Create your own professional-looking hidden images like the *
* ones seen in the malls. Put your own message or picture in *
* the hidden image and hide it with any covering pattern. *
* *
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To get started QUICK (if you have SVGA 800x600x256 or higher):
Run the program by typing HIDIMG21 at the dos prompt
Press the (H) Key ///Hide the Current Image///
Press the <Enter> Key ///Use Default Resolution///
To get started SLOWER (if you have VGA 320x200x256 and couldn't go quick):
Run the program by typing HIDIMG21 at the dos prompt
Press the (G) Key ///Generate File///
Press the (I) Key ///an Input File///
Press the (0) Key ///Selects 320x200 resolution///
Press the (D) Key ///Make the Doughnut/Torus///
Press the (8) Key ///Give it Random Colors///
Press <ESC> ///Back to Main Menu///
Press the (R) Key ///Change Repeat Scale///
Type "32" and Enter ///Set Repeat to 32///
and finally,
Press the (H) Key ///Hide the Current Image///
Press the <Enter> Key ///Use Default Resolution///
Packing List:
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FileName: FileSize:
HIDIMG21.EXE 49158_}--The SHAREWARE program
SVGA256.BGI 7799 }
SVGA16.BGI 7883_}--The Video Drivers (C) Jordan Hargrave
HIDIMG.DOC 37931 }
INVOICE.DOC 1833 }--Documentation and registration
VENDOR.DOC 2256_}
PT1.BMP 83502 }
PT2.BMP 61078 }
PTAD.BMP 11078 }
PTDAZ0.BMP 13478 }--A few pattern files (some compressed,some not)
PTDAZ1.BMP 10608 }
PTDAZ2.BMP 8750 }
PTDAZ3.BMP 10500 }
PTDAZ4.BMP 12880_}
SHAPES.BMP 11312 }
TITLE.BMP 72654 }--A few input image files (compressed)
TORUS.BMP 67112_} You can always (G)enerate more...
HID1.MAP 3328 }
HID2.MAP 3328 }--256 Color (RGB Triplet) Maps
HID3.MAP 3328_}
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RLE2BMP.EXE 22303 }--Image File Converter \
TIPS.DOC 6391 }--more docs >REGISTERED VERSION!
HIDIM21R.EXE 48933_}--The REGISTERED Program /
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INTRODUCTION
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HIDIMG is a program to create an autostereogram from any 256
color .BMP (bitmap) file included with program or that the user
supplies. An autostereogram is a picture which appears
3-Dimensional when viewed in the correct manner. Unlike other
stereogram programs, HIDIMG is not limited in color or in the
surface pattern displayed. Most other programs only create black
and white SIRDS. A SIRDS is a Single Image Random Dot
Stereogram. HIDIMG can use full 256 color and whatever surface
pattern the user desires, not just random dots. That means that
you can create pictures similar to those that are done
professionally and sold in the malls and other shopping areas.
The hidden image is then saved into a .BMP file which the user
may edit or print out as desired (using other programs).
You can "hide" any image that you can create. There are a
number of shareware painting programs available. Of course there
are a number of expensive painting programs available as well.
However, most computers come with Windows nowadays, which has a
Paint application built-in. Unfortunately, Windows Paint doesn't
tell you which palette numbers you are using, which makes things
difficult. You will just have to experiment. I would suggest
using a different paint program, one which does you the palette
numbers. In any case, have fun making posters, post cards,
invitations, ads, pictures, nameplates, etc. Without exception,
everyone I have met who has "seen" a hidden image picture has
thought that it was very neat. Sometimes it takes a little while
to "see" the images, but it is usually worth the effort. Even if
you have already "seen" the pictures, it is great to see someone
else's face when they finally "see" it too. At that point you
share their sense of wonder and prove that you really are not
crazy ! All the images that I have printed out have looked
great! I have found that they make very entertaining gifts.
REGISTRATION
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HIDIMG is a SHAREWARE program. Shareware programs are great
because they allow a limited trial period before actually
purchasing the program. If you do not like the program, then it
costs nothing. You simply quit using it. Users may use HIDIMG
for a trial period of 30 days. At that time they may either
register (if they haven't done so already) or quit using the
program. The registration price is $24.95 US. All images
created by an unregistered user are for personal use only; they
may not be sold or used commercially. Limited permission is
granted for the distribution (uploading, downloading, etc.) of
the unregistered version. Feel free to let your friends and
others try out the unregistered shareware program and see if they
would like to order the registered version. Vendors may charge
no more than $5 over the cost of media for this program.
Registration information is in the INVOICE.DOC file.
The REGISTERED version of HIDIMG has the following:
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All features of UNREGISTERED version, including:
full SVGA 256 color
manipulation of image colors and hidden effects
works on picture, pattern, and color map files included or
supplied by user
images displayed on screen and saved in .BMP form for later
editing by user
allows from 300x200x16 up to 1280x1024x256 resolution on screen
allows up to 2048x(space available) in file-video mode
PLUS!!!
no annoying SHAREWARE screens
HIDIMG message is not "stamped" on hidden pictures
images created by program may be freely used, no copyright
restrictions on registered user-made images
tips on how to create good images
program RLE2BMP.EXE to convert .RLE files to .BMP files
Note: .RLE files are one of the formats used to transmit
picture files over the Internet. It is used by some
other SIRDS programs. These files can be converted to
.BMP's. Some of these .RLE file pictures are copyrighted.
You must get the artist's permission for other than
personal viewing of those files. Also, do not mistake
these files with Windows RLE compressed .BMP's. They
are two different things.
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* Remember, registered programs or images from a registered *
* program make great gifts for family and friends!!! *
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HOW TO USE HIDIMG PROGRAM
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Basically, HIDIMG takes an input file and "hides" it by
covering it with a pattern file using a special algorithm. The
pattern is repeated, though not exactly to get the 3D effect.
The resulting image is displayed on-screen. There are triangular
indicators on the image to help in "locking-in" on the image.
The user must change his/her focus until the indicators appear
to merge in the center. This can be done by "looking through" the
picture, or by crossing the eyes. At the correct point of focus,
the hidden effect should be noticeable in the image. The colors
of this image may be modified with several different commands. When
the user is finished looking at the picture, it is saved to the
output file.
If you chose to make your own pictures, you need to create
them in a special way. The pictur