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- *** SSPRO Release History ***
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- *** Version 6.0d * 08/16/95 ***
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- Optimized 24-bit rendering. Another 15% faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Added Smart Direction which picks the best direction. ** New Feature **
- Modified SSProDemo to display information window at startup.
- Modified SSProDemo to ghost inactivated menus and gadgets.
- Fixed bug that caused top row on 24-bit images to be distorted.
- Fixed bug that caused Dithered Block to generate errors on 24-bit images.
- Fixed bug that caused rendering errors at certain times.
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- *** Version 6.0c * 07/28/95 ***
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- Optimized depth rendering. Another 5% faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Changed Internet address to TECKEL@kronos.com
- Changed pull-down and file requester images.
- Cleaned up Render Time box.
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- *** Version 6.0b * 07/06/95 ***
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- Fixed bug that allowed double rendering.
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- *** Version 6.0a * 06/19/95 ***
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- Can now create 24-bit stereograms!!! ** New Feature **
- Pop-up cycle gadgets are now below gadget. (Easier to use)
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- *** Version 5.1g * 05/30/95 ***
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- Added a check mark pointer on pop-up cycle gadgets.
- Quick Render in PAL mode is now 320x256.
- Fixed bug that caused an Enforcer hit during brush pattern preview.
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- *** Version 5.1f * 05/10/95 ***
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- Added new render technique, Smear Block. ** New Feature **
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- *** Version 5.1e * 04/23/95 ***
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- Zoom gadget now works a little better.
- Fixed bug that allowed graphics to overwrite window title.
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- *** Version 5.1d * 03/26/95 ***
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- Cycle gadgets replaced with pop-up menus. (Should be part of style guide!)
- Added nice looking font, SSProFont. Goodby Topaz!
- Added zoom sizing gadget to easily clean-up your workbench.
- Changed gadget graphics to look more 3D.
- Increased size of slider gadget button.
- Gadgets now have rounded corners.
- Added additional error tracking and messages.
- Reorganized Options menu slightly.
- Fixed bug that caused system crash if same Render Method was selected twice.
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- *** Version 5.1c * 02/24/95 ***
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- Optimized internal rendering routines. 3% Faster. ** ZOOM!!! **
- Reduced the amount of stack space allocated from 35KB to 33KB.
- File, Status and Info requesters now open in middle of SSPro window.
- Cannot open config file during multi-selection of renderings.
- Fixed bug that caused the "Eyes" not to appear at certain times.
- Fixed bug that caused menu check mark errors.
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- *** Version 5.1b * 01/18/95 ***
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- Due to popular demand, the manual is now in AmigaGuide format.
- Reduced the amount of stack space allocated from 45KB to 35KB.
- Aspect ratio warning requester had inverted gadgets.
- Reorganized project menu slightly.
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- *** Version 5.1a * 01/10/95 ***
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- Converted calculations to bit-shifting. 15% faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Can now select a right-left rendering technique. ** New Feature **
- Broke-down techniques into 5 different options. ** New Feature **
- Brush Height option, scales brushes 3 ways. ** New Feature **
- Auto turbo mode, removed Turbo Mode switch. ** New Feature **
- Smoothing now uses Burkes dithering technique. ** New Feature **
- New Granular switch, renders every other line. ** New Feature **
- Configurable Random Seed option. ** New Feature **
- Redesigned interface once again.
- Fixed bug that was created in 5.0b that caused Color Sort not to work.
- Fixed bug that was not centering images correctly all the time.
- Fixed bug that sometimes caused rendering errors using Dithered Block.
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- *** Version 5.0b * 12/14/94 ***
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- 24-bit stereogram support! Up to 9000x32000! ** New Feature **
- Ability to save any configuration and load later. ** New Feature **
- Slider gadgets now updates value while sliding.
- Gadgets updated to 3D "Newlook".
- Status window now shows percent label when rendering.
- Cleaned up error messages (no more unknown error messages).
- Cleaned up a few interface errors.
- Fixed bug that sometimes caused rendering errors using Block 3 technique.
- Fixed bug that allowed HAM8 images to be loaded.
- Fixed bug that would give aspect ratio error message when it shouldn't.
- Fixed bug that would sometimes flash a black screen after rendering.
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- *** Version 5.0a * 12/05/94 ***
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- Auto virtual memory mode for LARGE stereograms! ** New Feature **
- Up to 9000x32000 stereogram output resolution! ** New Feature **
- Not limited to preset resolutions (user defined). ** New Feature **
- Added Smoothing slider gadget function. ** New Feature **
- Added Darkness slider gadget function for SIRDS. ** New Feature **
- Three different symmetric block techniques. ** New Feature **
- Depth control is now done with a slider gadget. ** New Feature **
- Custom define 10 different output resolutions. ** New Feature **
- Prompts during quit if changes have been made. ** New Feature **
- Non-Turbo mode is 15% faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Modified depth smoothing for sharper edges.
- Completely rewrote brush pattern routines.
- Quick Render now renders at the correct aspect ratio.
- Renamed Poster gadget to 300dpi for more accurate configurations.
- Increased maximum Eye Width to 600.
- Increased maximum virtual depth to 250 levels or 42% of 600.
- Warns user if source and output aspect ratio doesn't match.
- Can now abort rendering even in Turbo mode.
- h:m:s rendered time display instead of only secs.
- Cleaned up comments on rendering status window.
- Modified user interface to include slider gadgets (proportional gadgets).
- Fixed old bugs in Symmetric Block techniques that caused rendering errors.
- Fixed bug that caused system to render errors while scaling brush.
- Fixed bug that caused system to crash when selecting multiple renders.
- Fixed bug that caused CLI interface to crash just before saving.
- Fixed bug that caused CLI interface command errors at certain times.
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- *** Version 4.2a * 10/19/94 ***
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- Added Fixed Seed switch for smoother animations. ** New Feature **
- Revised manual with additional features.
- Changed name of Overdrive mode to Turbo mode.
- Fixed bug that didn't check Cross-Eyed and Show Eyes on startup.
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- *** Version 4.1k * 09/23/94 ***
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- Cross-Eyed "Eyes" are now REALLY spaced correctly.
- Cleaned up last of the Enforcer hits.
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- *** Version 4.1j * 09/09/94 ***
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- Modified MID routine, works a slight bit more efficiently.
- Cross-Eyed "Eyes" are now spaced correctly.
- Cleaned up many Enforcer hits (a few more remain).
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- *** Version 4.1h * 09/07/94 ***
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- Optimized quick reads/writes. Another 25% Faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Can now create 256 color stereograms! ** New Feature **
- Can view 256 color images on ECS/AGA machines. ** New Feature **
- Added Cross-Eyed switch. For inverted viewing. ** New Feature **
- Added Show Eyes switch. For easier viewing. ** New Feature **
- Added Delete Image function. ** New Feature **
- Modified user interface.
- Fixed bug that caused 8-color source images to render errors.
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- *** Version 4.1g * 08/31/94 ***
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- Optimized depth smoothing. Another 6-12% faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- No need to hit <ENTER> on string gadgets.
- Can now multi-select menu items (left mouse button).
- Menu items are now Mutual Excluded.
- Fixed bug that caused AGA systems to lock up on a SIRDS Quick Render.
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- *** Version 4.1d * 08/25/94 ***
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- New Overdrive mode. 50% FASTER!!! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Status window shows current process info.
- Now displays last rendered time on main window.
- Fixed bugs that caused problems on NON-AGA 3.1 OS.
- Fixed bug that would crash system if EyeWidth > 325.
- Fixed bug that caused 3128 bytes to be lost on every menu update.
- Fixed bug that caused Dithered Block technique to render errors.
- Fixed bug that caused screen closing problems in Quick Render.
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- *** Version 4.1b * 08/15/94 ***
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- Removed string references, another 15% faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Scales brush pattern in Symmetric Block technique.
- Changed max resolution to 3152x2400 (must be multiple of 16!)
- Substantial rewrite of display routines.
- Fixed bug that caused system to crash when a large brush was loaded.
- Fixed bug that caused temp screen to stay open.
- Fixed bug that caused temp screen to crash system on 3.0 & 3.1 OS.
- Fixed bug that caused 8-Bit images to not load on NON-AGA 3.0 & 3.1 OS.
- Fixed bug that caused the Quick Render to not scale correctly.
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- *** Version 4.1a * 07/09/94 ***
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- Automatic PAL/NTSC resolutions. ** New Feature **
- Automatic Color Sort while rendering. ** New Feature **
- Verbose print-out switch. ** New Feature **
- Color Sorts 9 times faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Symmetric Block technique is another 20% faster! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Modified user interface.
- Uses last filename as reference in view/print image.
- Fixed bug that caused rendering errors in Dithered Block technique.
- Fixed bug that caused string gadget to not completely clear.
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- *** Version 4.0d * 06/27/94 ***
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- Fixed bug that caused rendering errors in Symmetric Block technique.
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- *** Version 4.0c * 06/23/94 ***
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- Separate 68020+ and 68000 versions! (15% faster) ** New Feature **
- Added checkmarks next to menu items. ** New Feature **
- Fixed bug that created rendering errors caused by version 4.0b.
- Fixed bug that caused SIRDS not to work with 16 color source images.
- Fixed bug that caused Status Window to be not completely cleared.
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- *** Version 4.0b * 06/20/94 ***
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- Another 2.5 times faster than previous version! ** ZOOM!!! **
- Uses direct memory calls for FAST!!! rendering!
- Won't crash pre 2.0 systems, just reports wrong version.
- Fixed bug that crashed system at certain times.
- Fixed bug that caused rendering errors at certain eye widths.
- Fixed bug that crashed pre 2.04 systems (2.04+ only).
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- *** Version 4.0a * 06/08/94 ***
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- Now 2 times faster than previous version! ** FAST!!! **
- Added nice printed manual with sample graphics!
- Made more small cosmetic changes.
- More descriptive error messages.
- Added more background brush patterns.
- Fixed major bug that disabled screen scrolling and made pointer invisible.
- Fixed bug that made interface look messed up when using large fonts.
- Fixed bug that crashed system when opening screens that were too big.
- Fixed bug that didn't allow viewing of entire overscaned images.
- Fixed bug that didn't give an error when trying to load non IFF files.
- Fixed bug that crashed 68040 systems with copyback mode on.
- Fixed bug that crashed system when trying to load non ILBM-IFF files.
- Fixed bug that caused error messages to appear on wrong screen.
- Fixed bug that crashed system when printing error occurred.
- Fixed bug that crashed system when eye width was greater than image size.
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- *** Version 3.5e * 05/10/94 ***
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- Made small cosmetic changes.
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- *** Version 3.5d * 05/03/94 ***
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- Added pull-down menus for ALL functions! ** New Feature **
- Full-screen background brush preview! ** New Feature **
- Added MANY more background brush patterns.
- Made some small interface changes.
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- *** Version 3.5c * 05/02/94 ***
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- Corrected problem with deleted pointer.
- Added more source and pattern images.
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- *** Version 3.5b * 04/30/94 ***
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- Reduced ghosting in Original Block technique,
- Reduced smearing in Symmetric Block (Now Default).
- Original and Symmetric are smart techniques! ** New Feature **
- Reduced ghosting in Dithered Block technique.
- Corrected small problem with Original and Symmetric.
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- *** Version 3.5a * 04/05/94 ***
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- Now called StereoScopic Professional (SSPro).
- Automatically creates backgrounds from brush! ** New Feature **
- Automatically scales brush to Eye Width! ** New Feature **
- Can use up to 24 bit source images! SMOOTH! ** New Feature **
- Now can create images up to 3150x2400! ** New Feature **
- Can now select any virtual depth! ** New Feature **
- Option to sort source image colors! ** New Feature **
- Renders 50% faster!
- Includes sample Imagine project.
- Quick render option! (for testing) ** New Feature **
- Automatically smooths virtually deep images! ** New Feature **
- Can now generate SIRDS without a brush! ** New Feature **
- Options to automatically adjust width and depth! ** New Feature **
- Percent complete graphics while processing.
- Added Symmetric Block technique! ** New Feature **
- Original Block technique is even better!
- Dithered Block technique is even better.
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- *** Version 3.3a * 04/02/94 ***
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- Now can create up to 2048x1024x32 images! ** New Feature **
- Can now use mouse to scroll large images! ** New Feature **
- Redesigned user interface. (Again, Cycle Gadgets)
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- *** Version 3.1a * 03/27/94 ***
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- Now can use up to 1280x800x32 for backgrounds! ** New Feature **
- Make Background function. ** New Feature **
- Redesigned user interface.
- Added View function. ** New Feature **
- Added Delete function. ** New Feature **
- Added Quit function.
- Can now abort rendering. ** New Feature **
- Doesn't bring source image to foreground.
- Corrected small problem with images not being closed.
- Fixed problem when exiting.
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- *** Version 3.0a * 03/22/94 ***
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- Complete rewrite. Now 100% SAS/C v6.5. ** FAST!!! **
- Now only works with 2.0+ ROMS only!
- Now 3-5 times faster! ** FAST!!! **
- All IFF viewing and printing done within program. ** New Feature **
- No need for arp.library or hisoftbasic.library.
- Last Block Encoding Technique is now even better!
- Random Block and Original Block redone.
- You can select any number of images to process! ** New Feature **
- No longer leaves a border around image.
- Uses the ASL library file requester.
- Loads and saves images MUCH faster!
- You can now cycle through the string gadgets. ** New Feature **
- Much more detailed error messages.
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- *** Version 2.4e * 02/26/94 ***
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- Added comments that this program is NOT public domain!
- Oops! Misspelled Original!
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- *** Version 2.4d * 02/16/94 ***
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- Print function no longer crashes
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- *** Version 2.4c * 02/12/94 ***
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- Now works with 640x200 Workbench Screen.
- Modified Information window to include close gadget.
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- *** Version 2.4b * 02/08/94 ***
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- String gadget problem fixed.
- Corrected problem with 3D Source Image viewing.
- Corrected saving problem.
- Cleaned up some internal processing.
- Made the Print Option gadget selectable ** New Feature **
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- *** Version 2.4a * 02/07/94 ***
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- Saves images MUCH faster!
- Allows editing of file name gadgets. ** New Feature **
- Greatly cleaned up rendering engine.
- Modified Command Line Interface commands.
- Added option to print after saving. ** New Feature **
- Finally (I hope) cleaned up memory!
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- *** Version 2.1b * 01/29/94 ***
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- Rewrote all Encoding Techniques (Better results)
- Corrected out of memory program halts.
- Corrected problems with viewing images.
- Cleaned up memory usage.
- Checks input files for size and number of colors.
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- *** Version 2.0a * 01/26/94 ***
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- Complete rewrite.
- Doesn't use AREXX front end.
- New user interface look and feel.
- User interface is MUCH faster.
- Allows running from command line. ** New Feature **
- Fixed several operational bugs.
- Added Dithered Block Encoding Technique. ** New Feature **
- Views image when selecting image names. ** New Feature **
- No need for PowerPacker Library.
- Uses config file for saving user defaults. ** New Feature **
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- *** Version 1.5a * 12/26/93 ***
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- First release version.
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