                                Checker Maker
                                Version 1.0
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DESCRIPTION
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This program will create a colored checker map, which can then be 
saved to a bitmap.


CONTROLS
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Save      - Save the checker image to file.

Reset All - Reset back to default values.

Preview - Preview the full checker image before saving it to file.
          This window does not automatically update itself, so hit the 
          preview button anytime to refresh the image.

Apply - Apply any changes made to any text boxes.


BITMAP OPTIONS
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The dimensions of the bitmap to be saved.  Click the Apply button 
after entering any changes.


TEXT OPTIONS
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Change the font and color of the text.


PATTERN OPTIONS
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You can change how the text appears by typing in a new pattern.

Repeat: How many times the pattern repeats on a line.  (Range: 1 to n).
Shift: Shifts the pattern in the right direction for the next line. (Range: 0 to n).
       This also shifts the pattern color too.

IMPORTANT: The number of characters should be evenly divisible by the bitmap
           width and height for best results.


LINE OPTIONS
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Draws a colored line between the checker cells.


COLOR OPTIONS
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Sets the color for each character of the pattern.  The first pattern character
uses the first color, etc...  Only a max. of 8 colors are available.


SIMPLE EXAMPLE
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1. Uncheck 'Draw text'.
2. Uncheck 'Draw lines'.
3. Change the pattern to '12'.  Click 'Apply'.
4. Change the first two swatch colors to black and white.

You should now have a simple checker pattern.


CONTACT
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 Author: Brad Bolthouse
Website: http://www.unwrap3d.com


FINAL
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This program is free!  However, you may not distribute it for profit
or without expressed permission from the author.

The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, 
which may result from the use of this program.

All trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective 
owners.

Copyright  2001-2003.  All Rights Reserved.
