Folks, An updated version of SDL Fractint has been uploaded to www.fractint.net. Fixes include: Fix to reduce CPU utilization when on text screens. Fixed the Plasma Fractal Type (again), so a non-standard fractint.cfg does not cause a crash. Look in the directory at: https://www.fractint.net/ftp/experimental/ For: Windows version (32-bit) is: SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.zip Pre-compiled 64-bit Linux version is: SDL2-Xfractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.tar.xz Jonathan
Jonathan, I just started using Fractint for the first time in 5 years. I am currently running one of the two versions below (can't determine which): SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2018-08-05 SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2019-04-06 The frequency of crashes when trying to change video modes (and other ? operations) has me wanting to update ASAP. I have concerns and questions. 1) It has been so long since my last install I am not sure how to set this up. Confusing to me as there is not a standard Windows app installation process. Do I just unzip the files and launch the EXE? 2) Can I unzip this in my existing folder without losing my files or causing problems, or should I create a new folder and copy my legacy files (GIF, PAR, FRM) as required? 3) Is there a method for arbitrary size disk video (2048x2048 is a bit small for my current needs) like the last DOS versions? Also is there a current version of Winfract that is worthwhile, or am I better off sticking with the latest version of Fractint? Thanks, Bud ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Osuch" <osuchj@mediacombb.net> To: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, December 9, 2024 6:26:42 AM Subject: [Fractint] Update 2024-12-09 to SDL version Folks, An updated version of SDL Fractint has been uploaded to www.fractint.net. Fixes include: Fix to reduce CPU utilization when on text screens. Fixed the Plasma Fractal Type (again), so a non-standard fractint.cfg does not cause a crash. Look in the directory at: https://www.fractint.net/ftp/experimental/ For: Windows version (32-bit) is: SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.zip Pre-compiled 64-bit Linux version is: SDL2-Xfractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.tar.xz Jonathan _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list -- fractint@mailman.xmission.com To unsubscribe send an email to fractint-leave@mailman.xmission.com
FYI I am running Windows 10 64 bit. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> To: "Jonathan Osuch" <osuchj@mediacombb.net> Cc: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com>, "Mark Christenson" <mchris@value.net> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2025 8:33:44 PM Subject: [Fractint] Re: Update 2024-12-09 to SDL version Jonathan, I just started using Fractint for the first time in 5 years. I am currently running one of the two versions below (can't determine which): SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2018-08-05 SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2019-04-06 The frequency of crashes when trying to change video modes (and other ? operations) has me wanting to update ASAP. I have concerns and questions. 1) It has been so long since my last install I am not sure how to set this up. Confusing to me as there is not a standard Windows app installation process. Do I just unzip the files and launch the EXE? 2) Can I unzip this in my existing folder without losing my files or causing problems, or should I create a new folder and copy my legacy files (GIF, PAR, FRM) as required? 3) Is there a method for arbitrary size disk video (2048x2048 is a bit small for my current needs) like the last DOS versions? Also is there a current version of Winfract that is worthwhile, or am I better off sticking with the latest version of Fractint? Thanks, Bud ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Osuch" <osuchj@mediacombb.net> To: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, December 9, 2024 6:26:42 AM Subject: [Fractint] Update 2024-12-09 to SDL version Folks, An updated version of SDL Fractint has been uploaded to www.fractint.net. Fixes include: Fix to reduce CPU utilization when on text screens. Fixed the Plasma Fractal Type (again), so a non-standard fractint.cfg does not cause a crash. Look in the directory at: https://www.fractint.net/ftp/experimental/ For: Windows version (32-bit) is: SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.zip Pre-compiled 64-bit Linux version is: SDL2-Xfractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.tar.xz Jonathan _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list -- fractint@mailman.xmission.com To unsubscribe send an email to fractint-leave@mailman.xmission.com _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list -- fractint@mailman.xmission.com To unsubscribe send an email to fractint-leave@mailman.xmission.com
Bud,
I just started using Fractint for the first time in 5 years. I am currently running one of the two versions below (can't determine which):
SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2018-08-05 SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2019-04-06
The latest version is dated 2024-12-09 Look in the directory at: https://www.fractint.net/ftp/experimental/ For: Windows version (32-bit) is: SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.zip Make sure you are on fractint.net. The files on fractint.org are not up to date.
The frequency of crashes when trying to change video modes (and other ? operations) has me wanting to update ASAP. I have concerns and questions.
The crashing issues should have all been addressed by the latest version.
1) It has been so long since my last install I am not sure how to set this up. Confusing to me as there is not a standard Windows app installation process. Do I just unzip the files and launch the EXE?
Unzip the files and launch the EXE.
2) Can I unzip this in my existing folder without losing my files or causing problems, or should I create a new folder and copy my legacy files (GIF, PAR, FRM) as required?
The zip file contains all the files that will be distributed with the release version, so if you have modified fractint.frm or fractint.cfg, for instance, they will get overwritten. Unzipping into a new folder is a better option.
3) Is there a method for arbitrary size disk video (2048x2048 is a bit small for my current needs) like the last DOS versions?
Yes. At the end of the included fractint.cfg file are disk modes that test the boundaries: ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,46340,46340,256,Largest square image ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,65535,32768,256,Largest X (width) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,32768,65535,256,Largest Y (height) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,53510,40132,256,Largest .75 aspect ratio Within those limits, you can set any video size you like.
Also is there a current version of Winfract that is worthwhile, or am I better off sticking with the latest version of Fractint?
Not Winfract. It is strictly a 16-bit program. I ported Fractint to SDL so that it would run under the current versions of windows. Richard has a fork of Fractint called Iterated Dynamics. Jonathan
Thanks, it's running great! I thought I had a problem with the fmod function, but it was an incorrect parameter value. This is my first toe dip at 6MP, a higher res reconstruction of an old image. My biggest issue at this point is trying to get the composite right, as the overlay function on my new image processing software works much differently than Corel PhotoPaint from 2001. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Osuch" <osuchj@mediacombb.net> To: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2025 7:03:32 AM Subject: [Fractint] Re: Update 2024-12-09 to SDL version Bud,
I just started using Fractint for the first time in 5 years. I am currently running one of the two versions below (can't determine which):
SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2018-08-05 SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2019-04-06
The latest version is dated 2024-12-09 Look in the directory at: https://www.fractint.net/ftp/experimental/ For: Windows version (32-bit) is: SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.zip Make sure you are on fractint.net. The files on fractint.org are not up to date.
The frequency of crashes when trying to change video modes (and other ? operations) has me wanting to update ASAP. I have concerns and questions.
The crashing issues should have all been addressed by the latest version.
1) It has been so long since my last install I am not sure how to set this up. Confusing to me as there is not a standard Windows app installation process. Do I just unzip the files and launch the EXE?
Unzip the files and launch the EXE.
2) Can I unzip this in my existing folder without losing my files or causing problems, or should I create a new folder and copy my legacy files (GIF, PAR, FRM) as required?
The zip file contains all the files that will be distributed with the release version, so if you have modified fractint.frm or fractint.cfg, for instance, they will get overwritten. Unzipping into a new folder is a better option.
3) Is there a method for arbitrary size disk video (2048x2048 is a bit small for my current needs) like the last DOS versions?
Yes. At the end of the included fractint.cfg file are disk modes that test the boundaries: ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,46340,46340,256,Largest square image ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,65535,32768,256,Largest X (width) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,32768,65535,256,Largest Y (height) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,53510,40132,256,Largest .75 aspect ratio Within those limits, you can set any video size you like.
Also is there a current version of Winfract that is worthwhile, or am I better off sticking with the latest version of Fractint?
Not Winfract. It is strictly a 16-bit program. I ported Fractint to SDL so that it would run under the current versions of windows. Richard has a fork of Fractint called Iterated Dynamics. Jonathan _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list -- fractint@mailman.xmission.com To unsubscribe send an email to fractint-leave@mailman.xmission.com
In article <1eb0955f5acaa520c9137edc8d4296521bbb8d7d.camel@mediacombb.net>, Jonathan Osuch <osuchj@mediacombb.net> writes:
Not Winfract. It is strictly a 16-bit program. I ported Fractint to SDL so that it would run under the current versions of windows. Richard has a fork of Fractint called Iterated Dynamics.
Paul de Leeuw also has a fork called ManpWIN. -- Richard -- "The Direct3D Graphics Pipeline" free book <http://tinyurl.com/d3d-pipeline> The Terminals Wiki <http://terminals-wiki.org> The Computer Graphics Museum <http://ComputerGraphicsMuseum.org> Legalize Adulthood! (my blog) <http://LegalizeAdulthood.wordpress.com>
Hello Jonathan. I have been exploring old saved images as launching points for new work, but have been having problems with incorrect renders when zooming or changing render options. I actually found a work-around for this yesterday for this image but unfortunately today can't recall what I did, and after loading the new image this morning it is once again failing to render after changes. I am sending old and new renders of the same image and a FRM file containing the formula for this image, which resides in the "formulas" folder for the current version SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09. Original image: GB2P1A.GIF (from 1999) New render: gb2p1aa.gif Thanks, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Osuch" <osuchj@mediacombb.net> To: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2025 7:03:32 AM Subject: [Fractint] Re: Update 2024-12-09 to SDL version Bud,
I just started using Fractint for the first time in 5 years. I am currently running one of the two versions below (can't determine which):
SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2018-08-05 SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2019-04-06
The latest version is dated 2024-12-09 Look in the directory at: https://www.fractint.net/ftp/experimental/ For: Windows version (32-bit) is: SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.zip Make sure you are on fractint.net. The files on fractint.org are not up to date.
The frequency of crashes when trying to change video modes (and other ? operations) has me wanting to update ASAP. I have concerns and questions.
The crashing issues should have all been addressed by the latest version.
1) It has been so long since my last install I am not sure how to set this up. Confusing to me as there is not a standard Windows app installation process. Do I just unzip the files and launch the EXE?
Unzip the files and launch the EXE.
2) Can I unzip this in my existing folder without losing my files or causing problems, or should I create a new folder and copy my legacy files (GIF, PAR, FRM) as required?
The zip file contains all the files that will be distributed with the release version, so if you have modified fractint.frm or fractint.cfg, for instance, they will get overwritten. Unzipping into a new folder is a better option.
3) Is there a method for arbitrary size disk video (2048x2048 is a bit small for my current needs) like the last DOS versions?
Yes. At the end of the included fractint.cfg file are disk modes that test the boundaries: ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,46340,46340,256,Largest square image ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,65535,32768,256,Largest X (width) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,32768,65535,256,Largest Y (height) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,53510,40132,256,Largest .75 aspect ratio Within those limits, you can set any video size you like.
Also is there a current version of Winfract that is worthwhile, or am I better off sticking with the latest version of Fractint?
Not Winfract. It is strictly a 16-bit program. I ported Fractint to SDL so that it would run under the current versions of windows. Richard has a fork of Fractint called Iterated Dynamics. Jonathan _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list -- fractint@mailman.xmission.com To unsubscribe send an email to fractint-leave@mailman.xmission.com
Lol sorry about the potentially confusing name change in my signature. Bud is my nickname, Mark is my given name. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Christenson" <mchris@value.net> To: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:54:34 AM Subject: Re: [Fractint] Re: Update 2024-12-09 to SDL version Hello Jonathan. I have been exploring old saved images as launching points for new work, but have been having problems with incorrect renders when zooming or changing render options. I actually found a work-around for this yesterday for this image but unfortunately today can't recall what I did, and after loading the new image this morning it is once again failing to render after changes. I am sending old and new renders of the same image and a FRM file containing the formula for this image, which resides in the "formulas" folder for the current version SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09. Original image: GB2P1A.GIF (from 1999) New render: gb2p1aa.gif Thanks, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Osuch" <osuchj@mediacombb.net> To: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2025 7:03:32 AM Subject: [Fractint] Re: Update 2024-12-09 to SDL version Bud,
I just started using Fractint for the first time in 5 years. I am currently running one of the two versions below (can't determine which):
SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2018-08-05 SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2019-04-06
The latest version is dated 2024-12-09 Look in the directory at: https://www.fractint.net/ftp/experimental/ For: Windows version (32-bit) is: SDL2-fractint-20.05alpha-2024-12-09.zip Make sure you are on fractint.net. The files on fractint.org are not up to date.
The frequency of crashes when trying to change video modes (and other ? operations) has me wanting to update ASAP. I have concerns and questions.
The crashing issues should have all been addressed by the latest version.
1) It has been so long since my last install I am not sure how to set this up. Confusing to me as there is not a standard Windows app installation process. Do I just unzip the files and launch the EXE?
Unzip the files and launch the EXE.
2) Can I unzip this in my existing folder without losing my files or causing problems, or should I create a new folder and copy my legacy files (GIF, PAR, FRM) as required?
The zip file contains all the files that will be distributed with the release version, so if you have modified fractint.frm or fractint.cfg, for instance, they will get overwritten. Unzipping into a new folder is a better option.
3) Is there a method for arbitrary size disk video (2048x2048 is a bit small for my current needs) like the last DOS versions?
Yes. At the end of the included fractint.cfg file are disk modes that test the boundaries: ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,46340,46340,256,Largest square image ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,65535,32768,256,Largest X (width) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,32768,65535,256,Largest Y (height) ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 11,53510,40132,256,Largest .75 aspect ratio Within those limits, you can set any video size you like.
Also is there a current version of Winfract that is worthwhile, or am I better off sticking with the latest version of Fractint?
Not Winfract. It is strictly a 16-bit program. I ported Fractint to SDL so that it would run under the current versions of windows. Richard has a fork of Fractint called Iterated Dynamics. Jonathan _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list -- fractint@mailman.xmission.com To unsubscribe send an email to fractint-leave@mailman.xmission.com
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