256 Bmp?

lookatme · 08-16-2007, 12:37 AM

When i try to replace a image in the .ART file it alwayse asks for a "256 color bitmap" i know how to make a regular one but how do i make it "8-bit/256"

motionblur · 08-16-2007, 12:56 AM

Depending on what software you use you just need to reduce the color depth from 16bit to 8bit - meaning that you use a palette version with 256 colors only. For editart you should use the internal palette of duke or you might get problems.
Open a saved picture from editart in you image editing program - save the palette and load it on your other graphic.

Or you just use one of the new builds of Duke. With the HRP for example you don't need to worry about such a low color depth any more

Devan · 08-16-2007, 03:46 AM

Do you use DukeResArt? I also use it and I had problem with paint. I saved images as 256 color images. Duke palette and windows palette are different, so I had one more problem - lack of colors when adapting image colors. But I now use Wally and Duke palette in windows format (Unfortunatelly, rtcm.thecomitatus.com where I got palette, is down right now) and I import my images to ART files without any problems.

motionblur · 08-16-2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Devan

(Unfortunatelly, rtcm.thecomitatus.com where I got palette, is down right now)

What for? Palettes are saved together with the imagefile. Just use the palette from within an exported, already existing picture. You can use anything from the game you're trying to mod for.

lookatme · 08-16-2007, 01:15 PM

Beh... duke res is retarted. I exported an image strait form the art file then tried to import it and it said i need a 256 color bmp

Geoffrey · 08-17-2007, 01:28 AM

If you use irfanview it's only a matter of going to image>decrease color depth. Dukeres really is incredibly handy when it comes to importing stuff - editart always messes my stuff up (or refuses to import it) but opening a dukepal'd image with irfanview and pasting it in dukeres gives perfect results.

lookatme · 08-17-2007, 08:42 PM

heyy... i have irfan view. ill do that now

08-16-2007, 12:37 AM	#1
lookatme	256 Bmp? When i try to replace a image in the .ART file it alwayse asks for a "256 color bitmap" i know how to make a regular one but how do i make it "8-bit/256" __________________ It all started with a badly timed bald joke. U.C.S.B. doesn't even know that I exist, let alone my opinions.

08-16-2007, 12:56 AM	#2
motionblur	Re: 256 Bmp? Depending on what software you use you just need to reduce the color depth from 16bit to 8bit - meaning that you use a palette version with 256 colors only. For editart you should use the internal palette of duke or you might get problems. Open a saved picture from editart in you image editing program - save the palette and load it on your other graphic. Or you just use one of the new builds of Duke. With the HRP for example you don't need to worry about such a low color depth any more

08-16-2007, 03:46 AM	#3
Devan	Re: 256 Bmp? Do you use DukeResArt? I also use it and I had problem with paint. I saved images as 256 color images. Duke palette and windows palette are different, so I had one more problem - lack of colors when adapting image colors. But I now use Wally and Duke palette in windows format (Unfortunatelly, rtcm.thecomitatus.com where I got palette, is down right now) and I import my images to ART files without any problems. __________________ Sorry for my bad english - I'm from Lithuania If you like voxel models but you don't know where to get them, click HERE NOW! Thread link: http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24456

08-16-2007, 01:15 PM	#5
lookatme	Re: 256 Bmp? Beh... duke res is retarted. I exported an image strait form the art file then tried to import it and it said i need a 256 color bmp __________________ It all started with a badly timed bald joke. U.C.S.B. doesn't even know that I exist, let alone my opinions. Last edited by lookatme; 08-16-2007 at 04:55 PM.

08-17-2007, 01:28 AM	#6
Geoffrey	Re: 256 Bmp? If you use irfanview it's only a matter of going to image>decrease color depth. Dukeres really is incredibly handy when it comes to importing stuff - editart always messes my stuff up (or refuses to import it) but opening a dukepal'd image with irfanview and pasting it in dukeres gives perfect results. __________________ "if we fill survival with particles then we can compete with modern games" - James

08-17-2007, 08:42 PM	#7
lookatme	Re: 256 Bmp? heyy... i have irfan view. ill do that now __________________ It all started with a badly timed bald joke. U.C.S.B. doesn't even know that I exist, let alone my opinions.