Quantum Data 802R-PCI - Manual (Page 18)

14 Chapter 2 Operating Procedures
Downloading bitmap images
Use VGM to download 8-bit or 24-bit bitmap (.bmp) images to the generator. Images
cannot be stored on the generator.
To download a bitmap image:
1. Connect generator with VGM.
2. Load the Raster (flat black) image, which clears the display.
3. If the image uses 24-bit color, send the PELD 32; FMTU commands to set the
generator into 24-bit mode. Otherwise, no commands are necessary.
The PELD command temporally changes the color depth of the current format.
After sending these commands, you can enter PELD? to confirm that the generator is
in 24-bit (32) color mode.
4. Select Tools > Image Download.
5. Select your generator from the Select a Generator list.
The Screen Dimensions group displays the size and color depth of the current video
format.
6. Click Browse, and specify the image you want to download.
7. In the X and Y boxes, specify the coordinates, in pixels, of the top left corner of the
image in pixels, relative to the top left corner of the display (0,0).
8. Click the Download button.