> | By the way, is the doc right on -write? > ... > | "The image sequence following the -write filename option is written out, > and > | processing continues with the same image in its current state if there are > | additional options. To restore the image to its original state after > writing > | it, use the +write filename option."
> I have not played with +write as I generlly use \(..\) and -clone to make > copies of images I need to keep unchanged. I am still unclear on +write, too. The term "original state" seems vague. Original going back how far? Not just before the +write, obviously. > | It seems to me that the image sequence *preceding* the -write should be > (and > | is) written. > | > | convert ( -size 50x50 xc:#aabbcc -fill blue -draw "polygon 7,38, 32,4 > 32,46 > | 7,12 47,25 " -write mpr:mystar ) -size 500x500 xc:#ffcccc -tile mpr:mystar > - > | draw "polygon 49,396 327,14 327,486 49,104 498,250" -delete 0 filled.png > | > NOTE, there is no need to start with parenthesis, as you start with a > blabk image sequence anyway. Right, and I didn't intend those to remain. They lingered from when I played with the parentheses to figure out why the doc seemed incorrect for -write. I do think the wording should be changed from "following" to "preceding". What the ... hey, you've already changed it, I see! http://www.imagemagick.org/script/command-line-options.php?#write Pretty fast work, great service. (Now change the spelling from "preceeding" to "preceding".) And I suspect that :mpr will show its face soon. Much appreciated. > After writing a image to a Mpr: you often > +delete the image from the current image sequence, to start fresh. That's much nicer than what I did, a great tip. It is hard not to notice, however, that this use of + is counter to its usual use in ImageMagick, although I wouldn't suggest changing it now. As is often note, but cannot be overstated, your multitudes of web pages and examples are terrific, Anthony. But do we ever mention Cristy's tireless, unfailing dedication? (Heck no, parents never get any credit.) Well folks, have a look here sometime: http://www.imagemagick.org/script/changelog.php Thanks to all the contributors, and special thanks to the newest ones. Rick _______________________________________________ Magick-users mailing list [email protected] http://studio.imagemagick.org/mailman/listinfo/magick-users
