Software Instruction Manual

IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software
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the PCX file. If you use this feature, we recommend that the image have a color depth no higher than the one you
are using for the graphics plate (see also Section 3.2). For example, if your graphics plate is set to use 256 colors,
we recommend that the internal palette of the PCX image also have no more than 256 colors. It sometimes works
best if the image has an internal palette with fewer colors. For example, use a 16-color PCX with a 256-color
graphics plate. This sometimes gives Turbo a better chance of matching the colors correctly in your image.
If you decide to use a PCX image,
you must keep a copy of the PCX file in the same directory as Turbo. The PCX
file is only linked to—
not embedded into the container. Whenever the GDM Container is displayed, Turbo
searches for the PCX file so it can read it and display it in the container. If you ever decide to distribute copies of
your custom GDM to others, you will need to include copies of all PCX files that are used.
Border: Determines whether or not the border of the GDM Container will be visible when a PCX picture is
displayed in the container. This attribute does not affect the container when no PCX picture is used. Note: To use
the border, the Scale setting must also be turned on.
Scale: Determines whether or not a PCX image will be scaled to fit the size of the GDM Container. Caution:
If the Scale attribute is turned on and the aspect ratio (ratio of the width to height) of the container is different from
that of the PCX image, the image will be distorted to fit the container. If you want to make the container size fit the size
of the image, start with the container sized bigger than the image and the Scale attribute turned off. Then link the
image and after it is displayed, resize the container to fit the image while pressing
S. The S key prevents the
image size from changing while the container is resized.
Convert: Determines whether or not Turbo will attempt to match (convert) the color palette in the PCX image
with the one it uses.
Save: Causes the custom GDM, including the GDM Container and all objects in it, to be saved to a GDM file in
the Turbo14 directory. It accomplishes this by first opening a dialog box to request the file name of the GDM as
shown in Figure 4.36 below:
You do not need to enter the GDM extension (for example, you can enter AMP rather than AMP.GDM). After the
GDM has been saved, it is available to all other graphics plates and it cannot be edited unless the Edit button is
pressed as explained later.
Fig. 4.36 The Custom GDM Save Dialog Box
Important: The Save button does not need to be used until after you have placed other objects inside the GDM
Container and have completed the custom GDM. Right clicking ({) on the GDM Container later will reopen the
GDM Container Attributes window so you can save the finished GDM.