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Greg, it is a well-established practice that Amiga picture files are highly standardized, so that they can be traded very easily among different programs. The name of the "standard" for these bitmap picture files is called ILBM (InterLeaved Bit Map), or IFF (Interchange File Format, which really includes more than just picture files). With very few exceptions, any program that deals with bit-mapped picture files can read and write in ILBM format – this is definite "plus" for Amiga graphics software. On the OTHER hand – you have to be careful about what kind of graphics is really used in your program. You mention Draw Plus – that is really a CAD or "drawing" program, which primarily deals with vector-based objects and not bit-mapped "picture" or "painting" files like DeluxePaint uses. While it is true that Draw Plus can save the screen anytime as an ILBM bitmap file, this is not the primary use or intent of the program. Deluxe Video uses ILBM pictures in its videos, and of course also uses IFF music and sound files for the soundtrack. Good luck! Joel