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#AREXX trouble

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#37541From: Yasushi MisawaMar 31, 1992 6:55 AM
I wrote AREXX script file for adding ripple effect to VISTA-generated frames. But it doesnUt work well. Even number frame is processed as I intended. But Odd frame does not. Why ? IUm not sure, but I guess mistake is frombuffer- operationerror Please advise me. I have one more problem. Every frame is saved as 24bit IFF. RENDER Arexx command is explained in manual that it converts files to HAM-E files….I want 23color D.Paint-readable IFF. ########################################################### address(prtnme); /* talk to image system user is running */ 'wbtofront'; options results; 'jackin'; /* get the pointer to the Public Interface */ jacker = result; options; 'imagepath sq2:imtest/sanim'; 'renderpath sq2:'; 'load picture0001'; 'tofront'; /* processor screen to front */ 'luma'; /* redraw results */ 'ripple 35 5 0'; 'save picture0001'; 'killbuf 'load picture002'; 'luma'; 'ripple 35 15 0'; 'save picture002'; 'killbuff 0; exit 0; ##################################################### ThatUs all. I am not good at writing Arexx. So, I edit sample in Image Master DISK2.
#37547From: Black Belt SystemsMar 31, 1992 10:23 AM
Yasuki Misawa, It looks to me that you are not deleting the first frame, and so may be running out of memory (unable to load the second frame) The most recent versions of Imagemaster allow you to render any Amiga mode as well as HAM-E or DCTV. It also sounds like you need an update to the program; call our international sales line at 406 367 5513 to obtain the latest software. You don't need the jackin command; that command is not used the way you have it in your script. –Ben
#37549From: Yasushi MisawaMar 31, 1992 12:21 PM
Thanks for your quick reply. I will call to int'l line. And if you do not mind, could you please give me FAX number of user support. Because your business time isu mid-night in Japan.
#37565From: Black Belt SystemsMar 31, 1992 8:21 PM
User support does not have a fax number; there is one fax number for the entire company, it is (406) 367-2329. If you fax us a question, we may answer it by mail, if we answer it at all. Technical support is generally voice only, and then only by calling in, not out. We just now went to a 24-hour fax (we used to run it only during business hours) so you shouldn't have any trouble sending a fax to us. It may be better if you do; because Mike will get to see it before you call, then have time to consider your questions. –Ben
#37573From: Yasushi MisawaMar 31, 1992 11:41 PM
Thanks, Ben. I caleled Int'l Sales Ddev for Upgrade and send letter to them. As for FAX, I understand and will use this service.
#37694From: Charles BlaquiereApr 2, 1992 11:30 PM
Yasushi, please read message #37611, in which Ben relates a couple of important facts about buffer numbers, the 'load' command and the current buffer. Also, here's a helpful tip: when your message includes a section which you don't want CompuServe to reformat, like a listing, make sure you add a space at the start of each program line. This will ensure that what you write as: options results; address ('IP_Port); trace intermediates; doesn't come out as: options results; address ('IP_Port'); trace intermediates; Welcome to this section. I'm sure you will appreciate the speed and contents of Ben's replies. Blaq!