Difference between revisions of "AMSprite"
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*Export a blank image with indexed amstrad palette for editing in external paint program. Can be reimported. | *Export a blank image with indexed amstrad palette for editing in external paint program. Can be reimported. | ||
*Includes a full test program to see your sprites in action on the CPC.<br> | *Includes a full test program to see your sprites in action on the CPC.<br> | ||
| − | *Includes a basic level editor | + | *Includes a basic level editor |
| + | *Includes a basic sound effects / music tracker. | ||
| + | *Cross Platform, run under Windows or Mac/Linux via MONO runtime. | ||
== Downloads == | == Downloads == | ||
| − | Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]] 1. | + | Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: [[Media:AMSprite_setup.rar|AMSprite_setup.rar]] 1.2 (Requires [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en .Net Framework 2.0]) <br>Download Windows/Linux/Mac [http://mono-project.com/Main_Page MONO] Assemblies here : [[Media:AMSprite_mono.rar|AMSprite_mono.rar]] 1.2 (Requires MONO 2.4 runtime minimum). NOTE I have tested the program under MONO and most features seem to work OK but you may experience bugs... |
The source code is stored in a Subversion repository [http://svn2.xp-dev.com/svn/lachlankeown-AMSprite here], and is publicly available (read only). I recommend [http://tortoisesvn.net/ TortoiseSVN] as a simple Windows based Subversion client. You will need VS2008 Pro or the free Express edition of [http://www.microsoft.com/Express/VB/ Visual Basic .Net 2008] to make changes. If you make any changes, send me a diff and I will integrate.<br> | The source code is stored in a Subversion repository [http://svn2.xp-dev.com/svn/lachlankeown-AMSprite here], and is publicly available (read only). I recommend [http://tortoisesvn.net/ TortoiseSVN] as a simple Windows based Subversion client. You will need VS2008 Pro or the free Express edition of [http://www.microsoft.com/Express/VB/ Visual Basic .Net 2008] to make changes. If you make any changes, send me a diff and I will integrate.<br> | ||
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== Work in Progress == | == Work in Progress == | ||
| − | I am currently putting finishing the touches on a music tracker + sound effects editor. I have written a native .Net AY emulator so this should also work in Linux under MONO. | + | I am currently putting finishing the touches on a music tracker + sound effects editor. I have written a native .Net AY emulator so this should also work in Linux/Mac under MONO. |
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| + | I am also actively tracking bugs in the MONO runtime that affect AMSprite and reporting these to the MONO community. | ||
== What's New == | == What's New == | ||
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| + | ===== Version 1.2 26-May-09 ===== | ||
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| + | *Functional (just) tracker and SFX tracker. | ||
| + | *Core functionality now fully working under MONO runtime. | ||
===== Version 1.1 30-Apr-09 ===== | ===== Version 1.1 30-Apr-09 ===== | ||
Revision as of 07:33, 26 May 2009
Contents
AMSprite - Amstrad CPC Sprite and Loading Screen Editor
Introduction
If you're writing a game for the CPC this cross-development GUI tool will allow you to generate ready-to-use sprites and loading screens for the CPC in assembly language.
NOTE this initial release doesn't include any error checking so may crash at inopportune moments - save your work regularly.
This software is free and open source. It is very much work in progress, so if it breaks or is confusing, let me know!
Features
- Edit in Mode 0, 1, or 2.
- Export to MAXAM/WinApe ready assembler
- Select palette from authentic Amstrad set of 27
- Import any image file and convert to amstrad sprite or loading screen
- Import any video file and generate an assembly program to replicate on the CPC
- Export a blank image with indexed amstrad palette for editing in external paint program. Can be reimported.
- Includes a full test program to see your sprites in action on the CPC.
- Includes a basic level editor
- Includes a basic sound effects / music tracker.
- Cross Platform, run under Windows or Mac/Linux via MONO runtime.
Downloads
Download Windows XP/Vista Installer here: AMSprite_setup.rar 1.2 (Requires .Net Framework 2.0)
Download Windows/Linux/Mac MONO Assemblies here : AMSprite_mono.rar 1.2 (Requires MONO 2.4 runtime minimum). NOTE I have tested the program under MONO and most features seem to work OK but you may experience bugs...
The source code is stored in a Subversion repository here, and is publicly available (read only). I recommend TortoiseSVN as a simple Windows based Subversion client. You will need VS2008 Pro or the free Express edition of Visual Basic .Net 2008 to make changes. If you make any changes, send me a diff and I will integrate.
Work in Progress
I am currently putting finishing the touches on a music tracker + sound effects editor. I have written a native .Net AY emulator so this should also work in Linux/Mac under MONO.
I am also actively tracking bugs in the MONO runtime that affect AMSprite and reporting these to the MONO community.
What's New
Version 1.2 26-May-09
- Functional (just) tracker and SFX tracker.
- Core functionality now fully working under MONO runtime.
Version 1.1 30-Apr-09
- Level Editor
- Video Import and convert utility
- Animation preview
- Windows binary -> CPC assembly tool
- Numerous bug fixes and UI improvements
- Edit in Mode 2/Spectrum monochrome
Contact
You can contact me at lachlankeown @t gmail
Lachlan Keown
New Zealand
