RNOEffects
Description:	Image processing program
Download:	rnoeffects.lha       (TIPS: Use the right click menu if your browser takes you back here all the time)
Size:	6Mb
Version:	1.3
Date:	23 Nov 18
Author:	jPV^RNO
Submitter:	jPV^RNO
Homepage:	http://jpv.wmhost.com/jpv_software/RNOEffects/
Category:	graphics/edit
Replaces:	graphics/edit/rnoeffects.lha
License:	Freeware
Distribute:	yes
Min OS Version:	4.1
FileID:	10739
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Comments:	5
Snapshots:	1
Videos:	0
Downloads:	0  (Current version)

ABOUT
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 RNOEffects is a simple image processing program with a focus on good batch
 conversion options and alpha channel based effects.


FEATURES
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 - Around 30 different image processing effects including drop shadows,
   elliptic crop, and other effects which would need several steps on other
   similar programs
 - Drawing options for brushes, text, lines, ellipses, boxes, and arrows
 - Batch converter and image joiner tools
 - All effects can be applied to images in a freely selectable order in a
   batch conversion or image joining process
 - Unlimited amount of images can be joined as a single image
 - Can save multiple images to a single PDF file
 - ARexx support


INSTALLATION
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 - Copy the whole directory anywhere you want and just launch the program
 - If the program fails to start, copy .hwp and .ext files to LIBS:Hollywood/


COMMAND LINE OPTIONS AND ICON TOOLTYPES
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 RNOEffects uses non-standard command line arguments. Arguments must be given
 in the form of (note the "-" prefix): -argument parameter

 Allowed arguments:
 -file <file>  . . . . - Opens a picture file at startup
 -defdir <dir> . . . . - Sets the initial directory to open files
 -args . . . . . . . . - Shows the allowed arguments

 Example:
 RNOEffects -file "Work:Pics/Some picture.png"


 The same arguments can be used as icon tooltypes, but by omitting the
 "-" prefix.

 Examples:
 DEFDIR=Work:Pics
 FILE=Work:Pics/MyPhoto.jpg


AREXX
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 Program's ARexx port is RNOEFFECTS.1 (and .2, .3 etc. for multiple instances)
 and supported commands are:

 LOAD <file> . . . . . . . . - Loads a new image
 SAVE <format> <file>  . . . - Saves the displayed image, format can be PNG,
                               JPG:n (n is the JPEG quality), GIF, IFF, or BMP
 <effect> <setting=value>  . - Applies an effect with given settings
 UNDO  . . . . . . . . . . . - Undo the last modification
 NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . - Creates a new empty image
 COPY  . . . . . . . . . . . - Copies the image to the clipboard
 PASTE . . . . . . . . . . . - Pastes an image from the clipboard
 QUIT  . . . . . . . . . . . - Quits the program
 HELP  . . . . . . . . . . . - Returns a list of the supported commands
 GET <FILE|RES>  . . . . . . - Returns the requested value
 GET <EFFECTS|<effect>>  . . - Returns the list of effects or effect settings

 Example (MorphOS only):
 RXCmd RNOEFFECTS.1 "GET blur"

 Examples (all Amiga compatibles):
 RX "ADDRESS RNOEFFECTS.1;'blur radius=4'"
 RX "ADDRESS RNOEFFECTS.1;'SAVE JPG:90 RAM:processed_image.jpg'"


HISTORY
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 Version 1.3:
 - Accepts a file argument and can be used as a default tool in project icons
 - ARexx support
 - 24 bit ILBM and BMP support

 Version 1.2:
 - Added contrast and monochromatic effects

 Version 1.1:
 - Added command line options and icon tooltypes
 - More verbose when trying to load unsupported files


WEB
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 - Please visit http://jpv.wmhost.com/jpv_software/ for screenshots, support,
   donations, and other software
 - This program is made with Hollywood: http://www.hollywood-mal.com/


THANKS TO
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 - Densho/RNO for the logo
 - Neil Pearson for proof-reading


DISCLAIMER
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 This software is made available to you as Freeware and you may use this
 software in whatever way you wish, but the author accepts no liability for
 any damage caused to your system or other connected peripherals by using
 this software.