Short: PNG DataType (68000/020) v. 43.3 + docs Author: info@cloanto.com (Cloanto) Uploader: info cloanto com (Cloanto) Type: util/dtype Architecture: m68k-amigaos Distribution: Only Cloanto, Aminet and Aminet CD-ROM CLOANTO PNG DATATYPE V. 43.3 The DataType reads bitmap images stored in the PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format. The DataType supports all types of PNG-encoded images. Grayscale images are converted to palette-based images. This version of the DataType supports 24-bit DataType tag extensions, and can pass true color data to supporting applications. In a palette-based environment, true color (up to 48-bit) images are dithered using a fast Floyd-Steinberg method. This DataType also reads the Author, Copyright and Comment fields (DTA_ObjAuthor, DTA_ObjCopyright and DTA_ObjAnnotation DataType attributes). Two versions of the DataType are included here: 68000 and 68020+. Also included, an example of DataType-based image viewer (ViewDT), with source code. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise. By using the archive and its contents, you accept the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Neither Cloanto nor any other party involved in the creation, production or delivery of the archive and its contents shall be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages, including without limitation damages for loss of profits, loss of use or loss of anticipated costs, expenses or damages, and any data or information which may be lost or rendered inaccurate, even if Cloanto is advised of the possibility of such damages. NOTES Please support us by preferring original software. For additional information, please visit our web site at . Cloanto is a registered trademark of Cloanto Italia srl. All files in this archive are Copyright © 1995-1997 Cloanto Italia srl. Redistribution of this software on a medium other than Aminet requires a licensing contract with Cloanto Italia srl. Cloanto reserves the right to change distribution channels for this archive at any time.