README.WRI



Photo Pat - Copyright 1994, Rainbow Scan Inc.



PhotoPat is a shareware program.  Registration is $25 ($22 + $3 postage, 

materials, and handling) payable to:



Rainbow Scan, Inc.

135 Beech Lake Court

Roswell, Georgia  30076

(404) 642-7515



CompuServe 75027,3674



1. Program Description

PhotoPat 1.0 is a truly unique Windows image processing package.  Images

are read in and then converted into "color-by-number" patterns.  A 

sophisticated algorithm is used to optimally select pixels in appropriate 

color-balanced pieces. B-spline based edge detection techniques are then 

used to construct the borders.  A user-definable palette (with as many as

100 colors) is used in matching up the regions.  The user is also able to 

control the number of pieces allowing for designs of different complexity.

A selection of palettes and bitmaps are provided.



Applications for PhotoPat include "color-by-number" designs and puzzles, 

sign making, stain-glass design, needlecraft work, etc.



PhotoPat has been designed to be a well behaved Windows Application making

it easy to learn and use.  Features include a simple setup program, context

sensitive help, standard Windows menus, toolbar, status bar, and clipboard 

support.



2. System Requirements

Windows 3.1

Diskspace: Installation takes approximately 800K (0.8Meg)

Memory: 5 Megs or more

Video: 16 color display (usable); 256 color display (recommended)

CPU: 368/16Mhz or higher



PhotoPat requires MFC250.DLL (which is included and installed with the 

release).



3. Known Limitations

Currently only Windows 256 color BMP files and 256color PCX files are

supported.  Images can be transferred from any image reader into PhotoPat

via the Clipboard.



Patterns may be printed or written to an image file.  Vector information is

not currently available.