SIRDSAVE.SCR

SIRDSAVE initially started as a Single Image Random Dot Stereogram generator
that converted the Desktop or a selected bitmap to a stereogram image.  I
have since added patterned backgrounds that may be used instead of the
Random Dots.  Thus, SIRDSAVE as a name is an anachronism since this is not 
just a SIRDS generator (Single Image PATTERN Stereogram?).

Under setup you will find:


OPTIONS:

Under options you may select Use Desktop which will make a stereogram of
the desktop as it appears at the time the ScreenSaver kicks in.  Selecting
Use Bitmap will cause a selected bitmap to be copied over the Desktop, then 
converted to a stereogram.  If the bitmap is smaller than the Desktop and
Magnify is not selected (see below), the bitmap will be written to the
center of the Desktop.  Selecting Use Either will randomly choose between
making a stereogram of the Desktop or bitmap.

SIRDSAVE will not read compressed bitmaps.

Note: If no bitmap has been selected, only the Use Desktop button will be
active.


DISPLAY:

Two options are present- 

Reverse 3d: Typically stereogram generators map black as the background
and brighter objects more in the foreground.  Unfortunately, for Black &
White images the background tends to be white with the image black.  This 
does look funny when your Tyrannosaurus looks like a hole in the screen
rather that jumping out at you.  Setting this button will bring dark images
to the foreground and plot white as the background.

Magnify BitMap: Checking this button will stretch the selected bitmap to
full screen.  


BACKGROUND:

I have found that more complex images (such as the Desktop) look best when
plotted using Random Dots.  Simpler images (such as the Tyrannosaurus 
supplied as TYRAN.BMP) project well and are easier to see using the patterned
plotting.  Using the pattern also creates a more interesting monitor screen
for those who can't see the stereogram.

The choices Random and Pattern will use whichever is selected whether or not
Use Desktop or Use Bitmap is selected.  Selecting Default will cause the
Desktop stereogram to be generated with Random Dots and the Bitmap stereo-
gram to be generated with a background pattern.


PASSWORD PROTECT:

Checking this button will bring up the standard password dialogs to password
protect the screen.


SELECT BITMAP:

Pushing this button will bring up a FileOpen dialog to choose a bitmap.


CANCEL, OK:

'Nuff said. 
	
fREBieware

Richard E Barlow
Atlanta, GA
CIS 75324,67