Gif and Bmp files; Interchangable?

[Exile]

I have a bmp file that I would like to use as a intro page for a scenario. I have tried inserting it into the folder w/all the other scenario files, but the bmp file will not appear as a splash graphic when I do that. I tried a similiar trick w/a gif file, just to see what the program will do, and the scenario DID display the gif file's splash intro graphic. But, of course, it isn't the splash intro graphic I want. How do I change the bmp file to a gif file. If I can do that, it seems that all that's necessary at that point is to rename the gif file "Title" and the program does the rest. I do not have paintshop pro, only the default paint program that comes w/Windoze 98. Suggestions?

Wrestling w/creation some more,
Exile

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Lost in America
"a freaking mastermind." --Stefu
"or a very good liar." --Stefu

[BeBMan]

Yes only GIFs work as title graphic. BMPs work only for units, icons etc., and only with FW/MGE.

If you haven´t any graphics software send me the BMP via mail (profile) and I´ll convert it into a GIF for you


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Civ2000

[St Leo]

Unlike the Win95 version of Paint, the Win98 version allows using "Save As" to create *.gifs and *.jpegs.

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St. Leo
http://www.sidgames.com/hosted/ziggurat/
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[BeBMan]

Seems that this only works when the BMP has only 256 colors. I tried to convert a 24bit BMP with MSPaint and failed Fortunately, PhotoPaint did the job

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Civ2000

[Shadowstrike]

Download FrontPage Express. Insert the .BMP picture into a blank .HTM document, and save the web page. A message box prompts you to convert the BMP into a GIF file. That's the only way I know how to do it.

[Exile]

BeBro; your advice sounds do-able. Please send me your email address and I'll get the file to you right away. Thanks, ShadowS; I'm not sure I have the programs you referred to. Do they come w/the Win98 package?
(edit) (no, of course they don't; never mind.)

Thanx,
Exile1957@aol.com

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Lost in America
"a freaking mastermind." --Stefu
"or a very good liar." --Stefu
[This message has been edited by Exile (edited January 02, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by Exile (edited January 02, 2001).]

[BeBMan]

My adress is bebro@debitel.net, as in the profile

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Civ2000

[Exile]

It is on its way.

Thanks,
Exile

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Lost in America
"a freaking mastermind." --Stefu
"or a very good liar." --Stefu

[Shadowstrike]

You can download them from the Microsoft site. I'm sure you know where it is.

Edit: Work UBB Code, Work!
[This message has been edited by Shadowstrike (edited January 02, 2001).]