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           -----  Pict2Pkg Ver 0.23 ------
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        Copyright(C) 1995-96 by  Nobuo Kawaguchi
           kawaguti@nuie.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Pict2Pkg is an easy to use application that converts a PICT file (or any 
image from the Clipboard) into a Newton package. The created package can 
then be installed on any Newton PDA. The resulting packages work in both 
the Newton 1.x or 2.0 operating systems.

Just drag & drop a PICT file onto the Pict2Pkg application or launch the 
program and paste an image from the Clipboard. You will get a black & 
white window the size of a MessagePad 120 screen. Select "Create 
Package..." from "File" menu (or type command-s) to build a package file.

You will be presented with a dialog which prompts you for the "Package 
Name" and "Signature" for your package. 

   "Package Name" is the label that will appear in the Extras drawer. 

   "Signature" is the second part of the name that will appear when you 
choose to remove the package from your Newton PDA. 

You may keep the default "Signature" as "p2p023", however please note 
that packages need to have a unique "Package Name"/"Signature" 
combination in order to be installed at the same time. Click "OK" to 
proceed. 

Finally, you will get the standard "Save File" dialog. Click "Save" to 
complete the build process.

You can now transfer your PICT package to your Newton PDA by using your 
favorite package installer.

That's all! :-)

The enclosed "Finder.pkg" is really a joke package. If you produce 
amusing packages, please email me a copy-- I would greatly appreciate it.

Our collection of humorous Pict2Pkg creations are available from:
 
  <http://www.inagaki.nuie.nagoya-u.ac.jp/newton/Jokes/index-e.html>

WARNING:
Pict2Pkg is still Beta software. NOBUO KAWAGUCHI CAN NOT TAKE ANY 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY PICT2PKG. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!


DISTRIBUTION
   Pict2Pkg is FREE!!.  You may freely distribute this software personally 
   if you keep this archive as original. 
   If you want to put this software on BBS, ftp site, disks, 
   CD-ROM or other public space, please contact to the author 
   (E-mail: kawaguti@nuie.nagoya-u.ac.jp)
   before the distribution.

P.S.
Once you get your image into your Newton a great way to manipulate it is 
with LandWare's NewtPaint(tm). Details can be found on their web site: 
www.landware.com or via email: info@landware.com.

If you have any comments, bug reports, please send them via email. 
Pict2Pkg is free, but I am willing to accept donations. :-)

Enjoy Newton Life!

02/09/96

Nobuo Kawaguchi
Nagoya Univ. Info. Eng.
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku
Nagoya, 464-01 Japan
kawaguti@nuie.nagoya-u.ac.jp
 Japan Newton Information (in English) is available via:
<http://www.inagaki.nuie.nagoya-u.ac.jp/newton/index.e.html>

version history
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96/02/09 version 0.23
   Now 2.0 savvy Rotate Screen and Backdrop
   Special thanks to Yosuke "Basuke" Suzuki.
   and Ken Landau.

95/11/29 version 0.22
   Changed the menuitem "Save as Package" to "Create Package..."
   Corrected a spelling error in the Edit menu.
   Enlarged the About box so as to correctly display all text.
   Revised English version ReadMe file

95/11/16 version 0.21
		Handling color PICT via dithering.	

95/10/27 version 0.20
		First international distribution.
