RSB <-> BMP Conversion Utility For Win32 Readme
(C)2000 Clint Kennedy.  All Rights Reserved.


About: This simple utility is used for converting between
       the RS 16-bit bitmap format and the standard Windows
       24-bit bitmap format (DIB). The conversion process
       is capable of RSB->BMP as well as BMP->RSB.   


Usage:

Step 1: Click "Add Files" to add RSB files, BMP files, or both
        RSB & BMP files to the list of files to be converted.  
	
	Note: If you wish, you may select multiple files at once
        via the open file dialog by holding "Ctrl" and clicking
        on each file you wish to add to the batch list. 

Step 2: If you wish to convert only one file, select the file you
        wish to convert, and hit "Convert".  If you wish to convert
        all files on the batch list, hit "Convert All".

        If the currently processing file is a BMP, a RSB file will
        be produced.

        If the currently processing file is a RSB, a BMP file will
        be produced.

        The location of the output file is the same as the location
        of the input file. 

        Example:
  
		Let's say I have 2 files in my conversion list:

			c:\pictures\image.bmp
			c:\retreat\patch.rsb

		After hitting "Convert" or "Convert All", the 
                following files will be created:

			c:\pictures\image.rsb
			c:\retreat\patch.bmp


Step 3: If you wish to remove any item from the batch-list, simply 
        select the item you wish to remove then press "Remove".

Bug Reporting:

	As of initial release, no known bugs are present. Several
        hundred megabytes of data were converted to and from 
        BMP/RSB with no problems. 

	Be aware, ONLY 24-BIT BITMAPS ARE SUPPORTED!
        Error checking and bit-depth checking have been added to 
        assist in "reminding" you of this, but PLEASE do not send 
        e-mail reporting that your 8-bit bitmaps are unable to be
        converted.

	If you believe you have discovered a bug, PLEASE report
	it along with a detailed description to DJSlakoR@hotmail.com


Credits:

- All conversion algorithms and C code written by Clint Kennedy.
- Extra Win32 Enhancements (win32 C code) provided by Marp.
- Graphical images are property of Josh Mahar (dune). 
- The RS 16-bit bitmap format was designed by Red Storm Entertainment.

Unless otherwise granted explicit permission from the author,
Clint Kennedy, you may not distribute this software package.
If you wish to feature this software on your website OR link
to a direct download, you MUST contact the author direct:
DJSlakoR@hotmail.com

(refer to license for more information)


License: YOU MUST AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE TO USE THIS
         SOFTWARE PACKAGE

GRANT:  
Clint Kennedy grants Licensee a non-exclusive and non-transferable
license to reproduce and use for personal or internal business 
purposes the executable code version of this software, provided any 
copy must contain all of the original distribution files. This license
does not entitle Licensee to receive from the Author ANY form of 
support or updates. Licensee may not customize or redistribute
the Product.  In the event Licensee wishes to redistribute or
sublicense the Product, either for profit or otherwise, Licensee must 
first obtain permission from Author to do so. The Author will be held
in NO WAY responsible for ANY problems due to this software's usage. 
This software is provided "as is", and must be used soley at the risk
of the user.  