------------------------Readme V 1.0 for RDM V 1.3------------------------





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1. Using RDM.  
  A. Loading a picture.
  B. Converting a bitmap image to a stereogram.
  C. Converting a jpg to a stereogram.
  D. Converting a list of bitmaps to stereograms.
  E. Generating width dots.
2. How to see a stereogram.
3. Other programs by ASW Software.
4. Miscellaneous.
5. How to contact me.
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1. Using RDM

  A. Loading a picture.

     Go to "File" then click "Open" and select a 16 color bmp
     image (you may also select a 16 color jpg).

  B. Converting a bitmap image to a stereogram.

     Load the file called "Red Box.bmp" from the RDM directory (
     where RDM was installed). Click "Go" from the program menu.
     If the program is using its default settings, you will see a
     box in the center of the stereogram. The box is at a forward
     depth of 6 in the "Settings" window located in the "Options" menu.
     This number can not be greater than the number in the "Pattern
     width" box located in the settings window. The background color(
     default white depth) is set to 0. The bigger the red depth number
     is, then the closer to the front the box will be. The smaller the
     red depth is to 0, then the closer to the back the box will be.

     note: if you want a certain color to be a certain depth, change
           the number in the settings window next to that color.

  C. Converting a jpg to a stereogram.

     Load the file called "Red Box.jpg" from the RDM directory (
     where RDM was installed). Left click on "Copy" from the edit
     menu. Now left click on "Paste" from the edit menu. Now
     right click the mouse over the image and left click on
     "Settings". Change the "White depth" edit box to 3. Click
     "Go" from the program menu. Keep in mind that jpg's don't work
     as well as bitmaps.

  D. Converting a list of bitmaps to stereograms.

     Go to the options menu and left click on "Generate List". Now
     left click the "Add File(s)" button. You can select multiple
     bitmaps by holding down the left mouse button and highlighting
     the files you want. Click "Open". Choose the name and directory
     the stereograms will be saved to ("File Prefix" button) and click
     "Generate".

     note: the program will overwrite files with the same name
           and path so be careful.

  E. Generating width dots.

     Check the "Generate Width Dots" setting in the option menu. This
     will generate two dots that will help people see the stereogram.
     Simply look past the image untill you see three dots instead of
     two. You can also cross your eyes untill you see three dots.

2. How to see a stereogram.

   Method 1: Look past the image and try to relax your eyes.

   Method 2: Cross your eyes and slowly straighten them.

   note: if you have any trouble, see "E. Generating width dots"
         in the table of contents.

3. Other programs by ASWsoftware.

   -MSPlotter V.1.8: This program plots the Mandelbrot set (fractal images).
                     The cost is five dollars. Let me know if you want to try it.
                     Version 2.0 will be released soon. Version 1.8 is located
                     at www.zdnet.com

   -PhotonRiders V.1.0: This is a simple Tron like game that allows up to four
                        players. It also allows user maps to play on.
                        PhotonRiders can be found at:
                        http://www.angelfire.com/az2/asw/programs/progindex.html

   -TimeTest V.2.3: This program prints random math tests. The cost is ten
                    dollars. It can be downloaded at:
                    http://www.angelfire.com/az2/asw/programs/timetest.html
                    It is also located at www.zdnet.com

4. Miscellaneous.

   Take a look at the example images in the RDM directory.

5. How to contact me.
   
   For questions, e-mail me at: teroni@iname.com
   For comments, e-mail me at:  teroni@zdnetonebox.com

   note: if you find any bugs in the program feel free to let me know.


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