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#Flic File Format

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#170996From: Jerry O'ConnorMay 19, 1995 7:37 PM
all, I am looking for information on the structure of the flic file format. Particularly, i would like to construct a flic file from a series of PCX files. Are there any "C" libraries which would facilitate this?? Thanks for any help Jerry O'Connor Summit Graphics, Inc.
#171050From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]May 20, 1995 10:09 AM
Hi Jerry, << flic file format… >> File Info for FLIC.ZIP Section: Autodesk Animator Contributor: 70421,76 Size: 37067 Submitted: 2/16/94 Type: Binary Accesses: 541 Title: The Flic File Format Keys: FLIC FLI AUTODESK ANIMATOR ANIMATION KENT C READFLIC DDJ DOBBS Complete system as described by Jim Kent in his article on the Flic file format in the March 93 issue of Dr. Dobb's Journal. This includes Listing One and Listing Two referred to in the article. Flic files are a sequence of still frames which can be flipped through to achieve the illusion of movement. Uploaded by kind permission of Dr. Dobb's Journal. (Approximate download time at 2400 bps using CIS B: 2:15) File Info for FLCFRM.TXT Section: Software Dev. Kits Contributor: 70550,2710 Size: 35434 Submitted: 6/11/94 Type: Text Accesses: 828 Title: FLC/FLI Format Document Keys: FLC FLI FILE FORMAT A text file describing in detail the .FLC and .FLI file formats.
#171232From: Jerry O'ConnorMay 22, 1995 9:47 AM
Jonas: Thanks for the info. I have downloaded the file and begun reading it. It references a "FlicLib Development kit". What is this and where can i get a copy? Thanks again Jerry O'Connor Summit Graphics, Inc.
#171242From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]May 22, 1995 10:19 AM
Hi Jerry, << ASL.. where? >> This developers kit includes C and Visual Basic Programmers reference manuals for the Windows Player, Fliclib and File Format manuals, Code examples and other support files, POCO and POE reference manuals, and more. You can order this kit directly from Autodesk by calling 800-964-6432. The kit costs about $25. "Animation Support Libraries R2.0 SAP# 03302-013303-9000".