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Old January 1, 2001, 12:30   #1
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Gif and Bmp files; Interchangable?
I have a bmp file that I would like to use as a intro page for a scenario. I have tried inserting it into the folder w/all the other scenario files, but the bmp file will not appear as a splash graphic when I do that. I tried a similiar trick w/a gif file, just to see what the program will do, and the scenario DID display the gif file's splash intro graphic. But, of course, it isn't the splash intro graphic I want. How do I change the bmp file to a gif file. If I can do that, it seems that all that's necessary at that point is to rename the gif file "Title" and the program does the rest. I do not have paintshop pro, only the default paint program that comes w/Windoze 98. Suggestions?

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Old January 1, 2001, 12:56   #2
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Yes only GIFs work as title graphic. BMPs work only for units, icons etc., and only with FW/MGE.

If you haven´t any graphics software send me the BMP via mail (profile) and I´ll convert it into a GIF for you


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Old January 1, 2001, 14:44   #3
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Unlike the Win95 version of Paint, the Win98 version allows using "Save As" to create *.gifs and *.jpegs.

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Old January 1, 2001, 16:27   #4
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Seems that this only works when the BMP has only 256 colors. I tried to convert a 24bit BMP with MSPaint and failed Fortunately, PhotoPaint did the job

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Old January 1, 2001, 16:42   #5
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Download FrontPage Express. Insert the .BMP picture into a blank .HTM document, and save the web page. A message box prompts you to convert the BMP into a GIF file. That's the only way I know how to do it.
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Old January 1, 2001, 19:30   #6
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BeBro; your advice sounds do-able. Please send me your email address and I'll get the file to you right away. Thanks, ShadowS; I'm not sure I have the programs you referred to. Do they come w/the Win98 package?
(edit) (no, of course they don't; never mind.)

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My adress is bebro@debitel.net, as in the profile

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Old January 2, 2001, 10:26   #8
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It is on its way.

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Old January 3, 2001, 01:26   #9
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You can download them from the Microsoft site. I'm sure you know where it is.

Edit: Work UBB Code, Work!
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