                            RectPolar Convertor
                                Version 1.0
                            -------------------

DESCRIPTION
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This program will convert a 2D image to rectangular coordinates
or to polar coordinates.

This program is primarily intended for people who do not have a
tool such as Photoshop, and would like to use something that gives 
the same functionality as Filter | Distort | Polar Coordinates.

One use of this program is to unwrap a circular shaped 2D image
horizontally, such as the iris of the human eye.  This unwrapped 
image can then be used as a texture for spherical UV mapping.


CONTROLS
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Open    - Open an image from file.

Save    - Save the image to file using the selected conversion option 
          (none, rect to polar, polar to rect).

Reload  - Reload the image from file.

Clear   - Clear the image.

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


CONVERT OPTIONS
===============
Zoom   - If checked, zoom into the image.  This works with Rectangular
         to Polar only.


BMP, PCX, TGA, DDS, PSD, PPM, PGM, and PBM graphics formats 
are supported.



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.
