MSVC Tutorial problem

colinH · 10-29-2002, 03:05 PM

The exercise states:
"Modify the CBmpPalette class used in the Dib example so that it is monochromatic, with only various shades of one color selected for the palette instead of colors from the bitmap."

In my naiveté I had presume I simply set all of the RGB's to one - thus...
From..

Code:

    for( int ndx = 0; ndx < cPaletteEntries; ndx++ )
    {
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed   = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = pColorTab[ndx].rgbGreen;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue  = pColorTab[ndx].rgbBlue;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL;
    }

to....

Code:

        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed   = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue  = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL;

or maybe

Code:

 
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed   = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = 0;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue  = 0;
        pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL;

but this still ends up with a full 256-colour image.
The text as you can see does not clarify how it could be done. Can anyone show where I may be going wrong?
If you simply quote the class/procedure and whre I amy make changes it would help tremendrously.

Many thanks,

-Colkai

OneStiffRod · 10-29-2002, 05:11 PM

It looks like what you've tried should have worked, maybe try a different colour.

Try Blue or Green instead of Red, I think red holds most of the information in an image so you may not see much of a diff in pic quality. You should see the same pic, only shaded the colour you have selected.

Trauts · 10-29-2002, 05:33 PM

What compiler are you using? I want to look into 256 colors for Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0's dos consoles.... I don't think there is anything that simple.

colinH · 10-30-2002, 03:52 AM

I am using the MSVC++ 4.0 developer studion standard.

I obviously am new to this, but I would have thought setting just one colour would work. I just wonder if, for some reason, the wrong palette is being selected or overwritten. However, I have to assume the code in the tutorial is correct.
I've looked through the sample programs but cannot find anything of help.
FYI i'm running the software on a NT4.0 SP6a

colinH · 10-30-2002, 03:57 AM

Actually, it gets more confusing, I just modified the section to this...

Code:

for( int ndx = 0; ndx < cPaletteEntries; ndx++ )
    {
     pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed   = 12;
     pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = 0;
     pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue  = 0;
     pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL;
    }

and I still got a full 256-colour display of the image. I would have expected to get just a solid block of dark grey, (assuming of course that the palette items reflect the colour of the pixel).

If anyone can clear this up I'd really be grateful.

10-29-2002, 03:05 PM	#1
colinH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4	MSVC Tutorial problem - Monochrome Palette The exercise states: "Modify the CBmpPalette class used in the Dib example so that it is monochromatic, with only various shades of one color selected for the palette instead of colors from the bitmap." In my naiveté I had presume I simply set all of the RGB's to one - thus... From.. Code: for( int ndx = 0; ndx < cPaletteEntries; ndx++ ) { pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = pColorTab[ndx].rgbGreen; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue = pColorTab[ndx].rgbBlue; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL; } to.... Code: pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL; or maybe Code: pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed = pColorTab[ndx].rgbRed; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = 0; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue = 0; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL; but this still ends up with a full 256-colour image. The text as you can see does not clarify how it could be done. Can anyone show where I may be going wrong? If you simply quote the class/procedure and whre I amy make changes it would help tremendrously. Many thanks, -Colkai
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OneStiffRod UNBANNED Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 669	It looks like what you've tried should have worked, maybe try a different colour. Try Blue or Green instead of Red, I think red holds most of the information in an image so you may not see much of a diff in pic quality. You should see the same pic, only shaded the colour you have selected. __________________ My Avatar says: "Stay in School" Rocco is the Boy! "SHUT YOUR LIPS..."
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10-29-2002, 05:33 PM	#3
Trauts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 417	What compiler are you using? I want to look into 256 colors for Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0's dos consoles.... I don't think there is anything that simple.
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10-30-2002, 03:52 AM	#4
colinH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4	I am using the MSVC++ 4.0 developer studion standard. I obviously am new to this, but I would have thought setting just one colour would work. I just wonder if, for some reason, the wrong palette is being selected or overwritten. However, I have to assume the code in the tutorial is correct. I've looked through the sample programs but cannot find anything of help. FYI i'm running the software on a NT4.0 SP6a
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10-30-2002, 03:57 AM	#5
colinH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4	Actually, it gets more confusing, I just modified the section to this... Code: for( int ndx = 0; ndx < cPaletteEntries; ndx++ ) { pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peRed = 12; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peGreen = 0; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peBlue = 0; pPal->palPalEntry[ndx].peFlags = NULL; } and I still got a full 256-colour display of the image. I would have expected to get just a solid block of dark grey, (assuming of course that the palette items reflect the colour of the pixel). If anyone can clear this up I'd really be grateful.
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