Re: SHR conversions

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Louis Cornelio writes ...
> 
> 
> I have a lot of SHR files (from Showoff program) that I would like to convert
> to 640 standard palette for easy student use with Hyperstudio.
> 
> However, when I try Superconvert 3.01 with them,
> I get the msg
> 
> $004D unexpected end of file
> 
> and so can't be loaded to convert.
> Yet that are SHR files -- what gives?
> Is there an easy way they can be "fixed"? I am trying to expand the range of
> graphics available for student use: any ideas are appreciated!
> ....

     Your files may have been saved in Showoff's version of Apple
Preferred format. If this is the case, you can expect problems with
SuperConvert, Platinum Paint, Convert3200, ... . Evidently, there is
something screwy about Showoff's understanding of "Apple Preferred".

     Try this: Load your pics into Showoff and save them as "Bitmap"
graphics. (You may need to select New, type in a Sequence name, select a
non-write-protected disk, and select Save first in order to have the
menu allow you to load and save a graphic.)  Saving as "Bitmap" produces
true, unpacked SHR "screen" files which SuperConvert and any GS painter
can handle.


Rubywand