n00b question: #Sprite Object not initialized

wolfwood2x · Post by **wolfwood2x** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:51 pm

Ok I tried a PNG and it did not display but I no longer got the error message. It is possible I was displaying it off screen. So is the jpg decoder bugged in linux?

Kaeru Gaman · Post by **Kaeru Gaman** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:40 am

it did not display

did you change the loop the way I told you?

So is the jpg decoder bugged in linux?

I don't think so. I rather think there is some inconsistency in the encoding, perhaps different versions...

anyhow, you could post that in the Linux Subforum to ask, if it maybe a bug or not.
since I don't have Linux, I can't test it myself.

wolfwood2x · Post by **wolfwood2x** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:37 am

No... I just noticed I had not changed that. I moved the display into the loop and it showed up. Still have no idea why the jpeg wouldnt work.... thanks for your help

Kaeru Gaman · Post by **Kaeru Gaman** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:34 pm

I think IrfanView is avaliable for Linux.
open that picture with IrfanView, and safe it again as JPG,
with another name, don't keep the EXIF, disable progressive and subsampling.

this should make sure it's saved in a way the decoder in PB can deal with.

if Irfan can't open this pic, it's really damaged.

wolfwood2x · Post by **wolfwood2x** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:12 pm

There is no native linux client for irfanview and it does not natively run in wine either. You have to get a bunch of dll files from microsoft. I tried to accomplish the same feat using GIMP and I still have the same problem the decoder is unable to load the sprite successfully

Also note that I have tried with several images which any image manipulation program is able to open and edit. The same image works under the decoder in windows with 0 alteration to the image. Which is why I believe this to be a linux specific bug

Kaeru Gaman · Post by **Kaeru Gaman** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:18 pm

ok I see...
at least I could help you that far, that you now can use PNG...
have fun with your project.

wolfwood2x · Post by **wolfwood2x** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:33 pm

thanks again..
I appreciate all your assistance.