***************   PalMerge   ****************

PalMerge(TM) is a program designed to re-map the colors of bitmaps
into a single color palette. It includes a color editor and a batch
processing mode to allow the color re-mapping of numerous bitmap
files in one run. PalMerge is designed for Windows 95(R) and
Windows NT(R). Following is a list of features:

   * bitmaps re-map to a single color palette 
   * batch processing of multiple bitmap files
   * bitmaps can be resized several ways
   * color palette editor 
   * can load and save PalMerge palettes
   * bitmap file viewer
   * palette extraction from bitmaps
   * default color and gray palettes
   * simple command line batch processing
   * registration with a code key
   * saves user interface states between runs
   * context sensitive help
   * help hint pop-ups
   * includes several sample color palette files
   * red, green and blue intensity adjustments
   * pixel dithering options

*************** Distribution ****************

PalMerge is distributed as a self-extracting executable
file, PalMerge.exe. PalMerge is freely distributable in its
unmodified self-extracting form. This ReadMe.txt file
may be distributed along with PalMerge.exe as a separate file.
This ReadMe.txt file is also included within
the self-extracting file with two names: PalMerge.txt and
ReadMe.txt.

PalMerge installation is started by merely running the
PalMerge.exe file. You have 30 days to evaluate the software
without obligation after installation. After that, if you are
still using the product, then you are obligated to pay the
registration fee. Also, distribution of any of the installed
components is not allowed; with the exception of the sample
color palette files. If someone else would like the
program they must install it from the self-extracting distribution
file.

Additional information is avalaible on registration, copyright
and license issues. Running the self-extracting executable
will bring up the license agreement and disclaimer.
Registration information can be found within the running
program itself. 

***************   Contacts   ****************

World Wide Web page:

   http://www.budget.net/~vantageview

Internet email:
  
   vantageview@budget.net

Postal drop mailing address:

   Vantage View Software
   2865 SE River Road, #42
   Hillsboro, OR 97123-7932
   USA

***************  Trademarks  ****************

Windows 95 and Windows NT are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation(R).

PalMerge(TM) (C) Copyright 1997 Vantage View Software(TM)

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