Gradgrind archive !ReadMe
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Program: Gradgrind 0.93beta (16 Mar 2026)
 Author: Chris Terran
    Web: https://vermilionsands.uk/roast
  Email: mailto:chris@vermilionsands.uk

Introduction
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Gradgrind is a gradient/palette editor for RISC OS.

This is version 0.93beta. As it's a beta release, all feedback
is appreciated.

It was written and tested under RISC OS 5.31. I'd be particularly
interested to hear of any problems with previous versions of the OS.

Installation
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Rename or delete any previous versions of Gradgrind. Then copy the contents of this archive to your disc.

Contents
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!ReadMe		This file
!Gradgrind	The application
Gradients	Some sample gradient definitions
GIMPpalettes	Some sample GIMP palettes

Running
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Double-click the application. To exit the application close the
window or select Quit from the menu.
Gradgrind supports interactive help, and clicking on the Info icon
will display the PDF manual.

History
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0.93beta (16 Mar 2026)
	GIMP palettes changes:
	  Doesn't now ignore duplicates
	  Added paged display FOR large palettes (uses left/right arrows)
 	  Description for these shows currently displayed colour numbers
	  Includes (commented) description when saving as gpl file
	Sprite save icon removed. Can now drag the gradient/swatches
	  displays to save them as sprites. Filename has "S" or "G" appended.
	Tidied up swatches display, and added option for outlines
	  (toggle with ADJUST)

0.92beta (15 Nov 2025)		Feature additions and bug fixes
	New/improved:
	  Can import GIMP palettes (xxx.gpl files, seen as text) and
	    export these as RISC OS palettes
	  Can export gradients/palettes as GIMP palettes
	  Saving to other apps now works, so you can drag-and-drop
	    palettes onto PhotoDesk's palette and gradient windows
	  Added swatches display of palette
	  Added knot-count display for each channel
	  Better colour/knot value displays (added real numbers etc)
	  Added description box. Saved/loaded in gradient defs, auto-
	    generated for others.
	  Palette files can now be rotated and have contrast/brightness
	    changed
	  Manual updated for new features
	Bugs fixed:
	  RO palette files weren't being closed (oops!)
	  RO palette loading now ignores pointer/border stuff
	  Converted greyscale colour info now works
	  Saving converted greyscale palettes now works
	  Current knot now clamped when modifying knot count
	  Various minor code improvements

0.91 beta (15 Jun 2025)		Minor bug fix
	Hex colour display was incorrect
	
0.90 beta (4 Apr 2025)		First release
