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FOTD 06-04-07 (FOTD for April 06, 2007 [6])
by Jim Muth 06 Apr '07

06 Apr '07

FOTD -- April 06, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With the rush continuing and the fastest computer out of action, I had little time to devote to fractal diversions, so I gave today's image no fancy name. I did rate it at a 6 however, which is not too bad for such a quick image. The rating was earned by a bit of extra attention I gave to the coloring. Toward the upper right corner of yesterday's 'Ultimate Parent' fractal there is a small dot. When enlarged, this dot becomes an entire satellite fractal universe. Today's image lies within this tiny dot. The render time of under 3-1/2 minutes is well within reason. I rendered the image with the passes set to 't'. The passes=g option does the job in under 2 minutes, but it misses much of the fine detail filling the open areas. The passes=1 option catches a few more inside dots than the passes=t, but takes well over 5 minutes to finish. All this 'passes=' stuff may be ignored however by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. A cloudy and unseasonably cold day with temperatures around 34F +1C here at Fractal Central on Thursday did not disturb the dynamic duo of fractal cats. They did take notice when a few rather heavy snow squalls passed over, but soon returned to their places by the heat. They fully enjoyed their evening treat of tuna and sharp cheddar. My day was once again busy. The main computer is in the shop for a few days with a nervous breakdown, and the back-up compu- ter, which is notably slower than the sick computer, is not quite up to the task of taking over. (The repairman suspects something has become disconnected.) I keep hoping to get caught up, but something always seems to come up to slow things down. One of these days I'll actually have no work waiting to be done, but it will not be today or tomorrow. One thing that will be finished before tomorrow however is the next FOTD. So be sure to check in then to see what the numbers hath wrought. Until that moment of glory, take care, and don't lose your way in the fractal wilderness. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Apr_06_07 { ; time=0:03:24.59--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=t center-mag=-19.025348370831/+138.878186938705/1009\ 148/1/133.5/-4.5e-005 params=-5/-1.2/-0.75/-4.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000p`ZqVarPdsKftEiu8lu3nr5op7pn9qkAqiCrgEse\ GtbHt`JuZLvXNwUOwSQxQSyOTyLXvI_sFbpDenAik7lh4oe2rc\ 3sa4s_5sZ6sX7sW8sU9tTAtRBtQCtODtNEtLFtKJuLMuLPuLSv\ LVvLYvL`wLcwLfwLixLlxLoxLryLuyLxyLnwRevXWubNshDrn4\ qsAnnGkjMieSfaYcXcaTiZOnXKlYOjZRi_Ug`XTczdbcTczagz\ VdzZizXfyWjzZhxbkzfjwjlxnmwpkutnwrjsumtrhroipqgmee\ kldic`ffaeQXb___ISYUXWAOTMVR2KP4PL5TI7XF8`CJVDUPEd\ JFoDGH`HGbIFcJzdKzfLzgMzhNziOzzPzzQzzRzzSzpTzqU3rV\ 7nUBkUFhTJdTNaSRZSVWSZSRbPRfMQjIQnFPrCPu9PoDRjGSeK\ U`NVWQWRUYMXZH``Cca7fbAbdC_eEWfHTgJPiLMjOIkQFlSCmT\ FgUIaVKWWNRXQLYSFZV9ZX4_Z7__9_`B_aD_cF_dI_eK_fM_hO\ _iQ_jT_kV_mX_nZ_o`_pbaehcVneLsfNpgOmgPjhRgiSeiTbjU\ _kWXkXUlYSmZPm`MnaJobGocEeYGWSIMMJCGL2BM5EN7HNAKNC\ NOFQOHTOKWPMZPO`PNcUNfZNicNlhNomNrrNtwPrvRqvTpuUnu\ WmtYlt_ks`isbhrdgrffqgdqicpkbplapi`lg`ie`fc`ca____\ XX_UV_RTZNRZKPZHNZEnkUoeX } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 05-04-07 (Ultimate Parent [?])
by Jim Muth 05 Apr '07

05 Apr '07

FOTD -- April 05, 2007 (Rating ?) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Wednesday was one of those days when one annoying little thing after another seemed to happen. To start things off, the main computer went dead, then just when I thought the work rush had ended, a new rush job came in. Luckily, the backup machine runs fine and job is small enough to be finished by noon Thursday, but all this once again put a damper on my fractal ambitions. Today's super-fast image is not a scene in a parent fractal, it is the parent fractal itself. And it is one of the most unusual fractals I have yet seen. I spent several minutes trying to decide what kind of rating to give it before I gave up in frus- tration and rated it a question mark. The name I gave it -- "Ultimate Parent" is an accurate description. The generating formula mixes 5 negative parts of Z^(-1.2) with 3/4 of one negative part of Z^(-4.5) and adds (1/C). The calcu- lation time is a speedy 1-1/2 minutes on my oldest machine. For even greater convenience, the completed GIF image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Today's image is not the last we shall see of this parent fractal. It is simply chock full of interesting midgets, some of which will appear as FOTD fractals over the next several days. Clouds and a chilly rain made Wednesday quite unpleasant here at Fractal Central. The temperature of 48F 9C brought out the winter coats, and also brought the cats to the heat. My day was once again busier than I would have liked, but have faith, the end of the rush is near. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care of where you wander in the land of fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Ultimate_Parent { ; time=0:01:32.50--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=30.8076/31.159/0.01122345/1/-90/3.8e-016 params=-5/-1.2/-0.75/-4.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1400 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000WAUVSmUSmT0USAURSmQSmP0UOAUNSmMSmL0UKAUJ\ SmISmH0UGAUFSmESmD0UCAUBSmUSmA0UZTgJTgfTa`UWmUQrUK\ zUEyXFy_FxbGxeGwhGwkHvnHvpHpaRkN_dYOYgCSq1Rp2Ro3Rn\ 4Qm5Ql5Qk6Pj7Pi8Pi84orClqJjpRhoYfnddmlbls`kzZjjakW\ clGem1gm6fiAffEfcJf`NeXReUVeR_eOceLgdHldEpdBtd8xd5\ uc8rcBobElbHibKfaNdaQa`TZ`WW`ZT_aQ_dO_gQYfSWfUUfWS\ fYQe_OeaMecKeeIdgGdiEdkDdjGejIejLeiNeiPeiSeiUehXfh\ Zfh`fhcfgefghfgjfglfdkdajbZi`XhZUgXRfVOeTMeSKcVJbX\ I`_H_aGZdFXfEWiDVkCTnBSpARs9Pu8Ox7Nz8Pu8Qp8Rl8Sg9T\ c9UZ9VU9WQAXLAYHAZCA_8CZCDZFEYIFYLHXOIXRJWUKWXT_Qa\ bJieDnnXloOjpEhp5TmBEkGHhFJfFLdFOaEQ_ESYEUWEXXFZYG\ aZGc_He`IhaIjbJlcJifCgh6jiAmjEojIhlNbnSXpXRraLtfFv\ k9xpCriEmbGgWIbPKXIMSBNRAOR9PQ8QQ7RR8SS8TS8UT8VU9V\ U9WV9XW9YWAZXAZYAXs2_YA`ZAa_Bb_Bb`BcaBdaCebCfcCfcC\ gdDheDieDjfDWGtXHrXIqYJoYKnZLlZMk_Nj_Nh`Og`PeaQdaR\ bbSabT`cUZcUYdVWdWVeXUeYS } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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re: FOTD 04-04-07 (Eructing Borborygmi [5])
by Lee H. Skinner 04 Apr '07

04 Apr '07

A couple of MandelbrotMix4 midgets from today's parent image 60404007 { ; ; t= 0:25:25.33 on a P4 2Gh at ; 1600x1200 Image Copyright 2007 ; by Lee H. Skinner ver=2004 ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.08112221311577300/-1.67675428989526900/\ 358.1359/1/119.999999999999787/2.80275802566620769e-0\ 13 params=-4/-1.3/-0.4/-7.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 logmap=34 symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=000ffy<3>hhyihyiiy<2>kjy<3>`kyYkyVlySlyPmx<11>\ lqxnrxprxrsxtsxwtw<2>yuwzvvyuuxuu<3>qfZocUn_O<2>hO6<3\ >VKASJBOICLHDMGFHGF<37>Q_FR_FR`FR`FRaF<16>ZdRZeS_eT_e\ U`eU`eV<9>KfaIgbGgc<3>9hf<3>QjiVjjZkj<3>pnn<3>sqqtrrs\ rr<15>chmbgmafl`fl_elYdk<3>chmeingjnhkojlplmp<3>hgjgf\ hfdfdbd<4>`YZ_WYZVXYUVXTUWRT<5>QKLPJJOHI<2>LEEKCCKDE<\ 8>DNXCOZBP`<3>7Uh6Wm<3>2`u1aw0cz<7>NczQczTcz<3>ddz<3>\ ffy } 60404011 { ; ; t= 0:19:29.80 on a P4 2Gh at ; 1600x1200 Image Copyright 2007 ; by Lee H. Skinner ver=2004 ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.08297215653864800/-1.68521733042141700/\ 3081949/1/27.4999999607459955/1.07790274206376324e-00\ 8 params=-4/-1.3/-0.4/-7.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 logmap=151 symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=000eey<12>VjyUjyTky<3>Pmx<11>lqxnrxprxrsxtsxwt\ w<2>yuwzvvyuuxuu<3>qfZocUn_O<2>hO6<3>VKASJBOICLHDMGFH\ GF<37>Q_FR_FR`FR`FRaF<16>ZdRZeS_eT_eU`eU`eV<9>KfaIgbG\ gc<3>9hf<3>QjiVjjZkj<3>pnn<3>sqqtrrsrr<15>chmbgmafl`f\ l_elYdk<3>chmeingjnhkojlplmp<3>hgjgfhfdfdbd<4>`YZ_WYZ\ VXYUVXTUWRT<5>QKLPJJOHI<2>LEEKCCKDE<8>DNXCOZBP`<3>7Uh\ 6Wm<3>2`u1aw0cz<7>NczQczTcz<3>ddzdeyeey } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l }

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FOTD 04-04-07 (Eructing Borborygmi [5])
by Jim Muth 04 Apr '07

04 Apr '07

FOTD -- April 04, 07 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I'll not divulge the meaning of the name I gave today's image. If I did, I would regret it. But anyone with a good dictionary will soon see why the image earned its name. It is a scene in the parent fractal that results when 4 negative parts of Z^(-1.3) are combined with 0.4 negative part of Z^(-7.5) and (1/C) is added. This parent fractal is another of those indescribable things that appear when negative exponents are used to create fractals. Today's image shows the surroundings of a midget located near the edge of the 'fan' of its parent fractal. All things considered, today's image rates an average 5. The name "Eructing Borborygmi" is best left unexplained. The render time of 1-3/4 minutes is brief enough for even the busiest frac- talist to have time for. And as has been the case for almost ten years, the finished GIF image is posted for instant viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A midsummer-like day in early spring made everyone happy includ- ing the fractal cats here at Fractal Central on Tuesday. The high temperature reached 75F 24C, while the light winds and strong sun made it feel even warmer. My day was still busy, but the backlog is just about cleared away. Unless I find something else that needs to be done, as has happened the past few days, things will be back to normal by midday on Wednesday. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and I know all the answers, but what are the questions? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= EructingBorborygmi { ; time=0:01:44.69--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=3.73671/0.0351555/41.76382/1/122.5/\ -1.740361e-011 params=-4/-1.3/-0.4/-7.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=600 inside=0 logmap=21 periodicity=10 colors=000zz`zxVzzUztRzwUxr0usPsn0pnKli0jiFfd4dd6`\ Z9Z_BTT0TU0NT0PQ0GG0BB0000000000NK0dXGshBzs6zz0zz1\ zz6zzBzwGzuNssRnpVfnZ`ldVhhNflGdp9bs6du6dw4dx4dz1d\ z1dz0dz0dz0dz0dz0dz0dz0fz0fz0fz0fz0fz0fz0fz0fz0fz0\ fz0fz0fz0lz0qz0up0zb1zN4z64z06z09z0Bz0Dz0Gz1Iz6Kx9\ NwBPuGRqITpNVnPXjRZhV`fX`dZ`qXshhzZszPzzIz`Bz64zGD\ zNNzTTzZ`qfhdlnRquBwz0jw9XsKKqTz`szZnzXhzVdzVZzTVz\ RPzRKz`GzjBzq6zz1zz0zz0wz0zz0zz0zz6zzBzzIzzNzzRzuT\ zfXuPZl4bd0df0Xh6RhIKjRDl`6lh0nq0nx0VzV9zz0zz0zz0z\ z0qz1bz4Nzzwzzzzwzzqzllxnfsp`lpVfqPZqITsBNsGdzIuzK\ zzNzzKszINzRPzXPzbPzjPzpPzuPzzPzwIzsDzp9zl1zh0zd0z\ `0zR6zIPz6dz0szIdzZRznBzxKzzRzR0zX9zbIzfRzlZzpfzwZ\ zzRzzIzz9zz0zz0zzGzZ`zbTzdNzfGzh9zj1zl0zn0zs0zx4zz\ BzzIzzPzzVzzNzlDzX4zZNzZ`z`pz`zzbzzbzzbzzjzzpzzwzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz1zz0zzPzVlz0zzlzzzzzzqzzIzz0zz1zTN\ z0dz4`zPZzdXzuVzGIz99z41z } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 03-04-07 (FOTD for April 03, 2007 [6])
by Jim Muth 03 Apr '07

03 Apr '07

FOTD -- April 03, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I had intended on a much longer discussion for today, but there was simply too much stuff that had fallen behind during the rush of the past two months, and needed to be put straight. But fear not fractal fans, lazy days with lots of fractal talk are very near. To produce the parent of today's fractal I combined 100 parts of an unlikely Z^(-0.01) with 0.1 part of Z^2 and added C. The resulting fractal is shaped somewhat like a boomerang with a Mandelbrot set at its southern end. Today's image is located in a spiral inside a hole near the large period-2 bud of this M-set. After some consideration I decided to rate today's image at a 6, though I gave it no special name. The render time of over 26 minutes is admittedly slow, but the wait may be avoided by viewing the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A surprisingly warm day graced Fractal Central on Monday, when the temperature reached an unexpected high of 79F 26C, with ample sunshine. The fractal cats took full advantage of the conditions by spending most of the afternoon stretched on their sunniest window shelf. My day was occupied with catching up on things I let fall behind while tied up with the load of work. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care and don't lose track of the lost fractal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Apr_03_07 { ; time=0:26:21.75--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-101.171917500498/-8.165493815612592/\ 1.064e+007/1/-80/-0.000143863120004056322 params=100/-0.01/0.1/2/0/525 float=y maxiter=3000 inside=0 logmap=583 periodicity=10 colors=000XpOWoQVnSUmUTlWSkYRj_Qi`Ph_OgYNfWMeULdSK\ cQJbOBXOO_I`aDmd8yg3xlIxqWxvixzwxutxoqxinxckxYhxSe\ xMcLn9YjKjfUvccf_fRWiCSl9b_7lO5vC8oEBhGEaHHVJKOLNH\ Mc`Dss4gb7WMAL5CKKNJZYJmhPjfUheZfdcdciaan_`sY_xWZl\ Tc`RhPPlQOmRNnRNoSMlTLiTLfUKdUJaVJZVIXWHUWHRXGOXFM\ YFJYEGZDEZDB_C8_C6`F8`H9`JB`MC`OE`QF`TH`VI`XK`_L`e\ P`aN`cOIUyKVvLWsNXpOYmQZjR_gT`eUabWb_XcXZdU_eRc2ib\ 4gb6fb8ebAdbCcbEbaGaaI`aK_aMZaOYaQXaSW`UV`WU`YT`_S\ `aR`cQfD4eF6eH7dJ9dLAdNBcPDcREbTGbVHbXIaZKa`L`bN`d\ O7XwDZpJ`iPbbVdWUXsVYqVYpVZnWZmW_kW_jX_hX`gX`eYad_\ abbbaeb_hbZkcXndWqfUtgTwiRzjQG_EH_FI`GJaGKbHLcHMdI\ NeIOeJPeJQeKReKSeLTeLUeMVeMWeNXeNYeOZeO_ePsnbrmaqm\ `pl`ol_ol_nkZmkYlkYkjXkjXjiWiiWhiVghUghUfhTegTdgSc\ fRcfRbfQaeQ`ePqUrmUljVffW`cXVrYupZso_qn`omamlbkkci\ jdgieehgcgiafk_enYdqWctUbwSazQHzrJzoLzlNziPzfRzcTz\ `VzYXzVZzSozimzflzdjzbiz` } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 02-04-07 (FOTD for April 02, 2007 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 02 Apr '07

02 Apr '07

FOTD -- April 02, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is one of those that owes almost its entire worth to the coloring. This is always a risky thing to do because different monitors display the same colors differently, and only a slight shift in color balance will spoil the effect of today's image. For this reason I decided to let it go un-named and un- rated. The parent fractal is an indescribable thing, (as are almost all fractals), created by combining 7 negative parts of Z^(-1.4142) with -0.7 negative part of Z^(-7.7) and then adding (1/C). The reciprocal of C turns the fractal right side out. As do many fractals in this range, this parent fractal has a prominent 'fan'. Today's image is located near an odd-shaped hole at the eastern edge of the 'fan'. The image's calculation time is under 3-1/2 minutes on my tired machine, which is a reasonable time for a reasonable image. And if reason does not work, the completed GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The Fractal Central weather proved disappointing on Sunday. The heavy clouds, light rain and temperature of 46F 8C made things much too unpleasant for a Palm Sunday. The fractal cats must have agreed, for as far as I know, they passed the entire day without as much as a glance out the window. In my department, the pile of work that has been plaguing me for the past two months is finally finished. This means better fractals (if such things are possible) in the days to come. If the fractals don't get better, at least the discussions will get longer. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and we don't know what we don't know. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Apr_02_07 { ; time=0:03:24.71--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+1.70772411165322400/+0.072704959182236\ 64/36617.56/1/90/3.88578058618804789e-016 params=-7/-1.4142/-0.7/-7.7/0/0 float=y maxiter=800 inside=0 outside=tdis logmap=72 periodicity=10 colors=000pzMhzRbsVYmYTgaOadJVhEPk9Jo4Dr7HsAKtCNuF\ QuHTvKWwNZwPaxSdyUgyXgsZgm`ggbgaegWggQigKkgFldImbK\ n`MoYOpWQqUSrSUsPXtNZuL`vJbwGdxEfyChzAjxBkwBkuCktC\ ksDkqDkpEkoEkmEklFkjFkiGkhGkfHkeHkdHkgMliRllWmn`mk\ aiiaffacda`aaX_aUXaRVaOSaLQaHNaELaBIa8Ga5Hb7Hb8IbA\ IbBJcDJcEJcGKcHKdJLdKLdMLdNMcMObLPaLL_NIYPFWRCUT9S\ V6QW9YaBefDmlFtqHrmIpiJneKmbLkZMiVNgROfOPdKQbGR`CS\ _9W`8Z`8a`7ea7ha6ka6ob5rb5ub5qoOpjNoeMo`LnWKmRJlMI\ kHHkCGlFFmIFmLFnOEnREoUEpXDp_DqbDqeCrhCrjCsfCscCs`\ CsYCtVCtSCtOCtLCuICuFCuCCu9Cp7Il5Oh4Td2Z`1ciLZiL_i\ L`iLanQbrUcvYdzaeuZbpX`lVZgTXbRUZPSUMQQKOLILGGJCEH\ 7CF3AD8BGDBIIBKNBMSBPXBRaBTfBVkBYpB_uBaQq3On8MkCKh\ HJeLHbQF_UEXYHYZKZ_M_`P``RaaUbbWccZcc`ddceeeffhgfj\ hgmihoihVYRXeIZm9_t0`q4`n8`lCaiFagJadNbaQb_UbXYbV`\ YU_UU_QU_LUZHUZDUZqaPdUHSN9FG2HF3JE4LE4ND5PD6RC6SC\ 7UB8WA8YA9_9Aa9Ac8Bd8BfRH } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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<Paddy>Clarification to: "DOS Fractint under Windows Vista/XP?"
by Hal Lane 02 Apr '07

02 Apr '07

######################################################### In my previous email about running DOS Fractint under WinXP I said: > >In WinXP hitting <alt><enter> while in a full screen >session of DOS Fractint puts Fractint 'onto the Task Bar' >and shows *no* small window of the program on the >desktop. This behavior of WinXP is what makes me >think that your setting 'run in window' may be a problem. > >Clicking on 'Fractint' on the Task Bar returns to the >full screen session of Fractint. This description of the behavior of DOS Fractint under WinXP is true when Fractint is displaying an *image*. However, when I use <alt><enter> when Fractint is showing a *text* screen a windowed session of Fractint *does* appear on the Windows XP desktop. When Fractint is calculating or displaying an *image* and you use <alt><enter> and Fractint appears only 'on the Task Bar' it is allocated *no* CPU time. If Fractint's *text* window is calculating a fractal in a 'Disk Video Mode' and you use <alt><enter>, a windowed session of Fractint appears on the Windows XP desktop and it is allocated about 50% of the CPU on my machine as shown by the Task Manager. Fractint calculating a fractal in a 'Disk Video Mode' in the text window updates the progress of the calculation showing, for example: "Status: Writing line 327" - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >From: Hal Lane [mailto:hallane@earthlink.net] >Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 9:46 AM >To: padski(a)padski.com; philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com; Fractint_msg >Subject: RE: <Paddy> DOS Fractint under Windows Vista? > > >Paddy Duncan said: >------------------------------ >>Just tried it on Vista. >>Vista says "This system does not support fullscreen mode" >>Tried setting to Win95 compatibility mode, setting 'run in >>window', all with same result...:-( > >Paddy, > Your setting 'run in window' might possibly be a problem in >getting DOS Fractint to run in Vista. I start Fractint set to 'Full >Screen.' To switch between Fractint's full screen session and >a windowed session of Fractint I use the key combination ><alt><enter>. > >In WinXP hitting <alt><enter> while in a full screen >session of DOS Fractint puts Fractint 'onto the Task Bar' >and shows *no* small window of the program on the >desktop. This behavior of WinXP is what makes me >think that your setting 'run in window' may be a problem. > >Clicking on 'Fractint' on the Task Bar returns to the >full screen session of Fractint. > >(Note that under Win98 I can only use <alt><enter> successfully >when Fractint is showing a *text* screen.) > > >Why don't you try a set of adjustments to the .PIF file ('Shortcut >to Fractint' file) that is *known* to work in WinXP? Below is a set >that works in WinXP for me. > >Hopefully Vista will have the same adjustments available to >make to the .PIF ('Shortcut') file. > > >You should first delete and recreate your current >'Shortcut to Fractint' file since my list of changes to the 'Shortcut' >file only list the changes I made away from the original Windows >default settings -- and you have already made several changes >away from the original Windows default settings. > >The following is copied from a previous post to I made to [Philofractal] >and [Fractint]: > >> >>The full list of changes I made to the default Properties >>on the various tabs of the Fractint .pif ('Shortcut') file >>were: >> >> - Idle Sensitivity: Low [Note: I had previously set 'High.' Both work, >> but 'Low' seems to be somewhat faster.] >> - 256 colors >> - full screen >> - emulate Win98 [sic] >> - disable 'termination warning' >> - disable 'Visual themes' >> - disable 'allow screen saver' >> - disable 'background always suspend' >> >>Note: The .pif file is automatically created the first >>time that a DOS program is run. So, >> - run the DOS program in a command shell (in a 'DOS' window), >> Get the DOS window by typing 'cmd' (no quotes) into the: >> Start > Run 'Open' text box and click 'OK'. >> - the DOS program will probably not work, >> - the .pif file will be created, >> - modify the .pif file's Properties (Right Click on the >> .pif file), >> - run the .pif file (which will now run the DOS program >> correctly in Windows XP) > > - Hal Lane > >####################### ># hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # >####################### > >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Paddy Duncan [mailto:padski@padski.com] >>Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:39 AM >>To: philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com >>Subject: RE: [philofractal] How do YOU run DOS Fractint under Windows XP? >> >>Just tried it on Vista. >>Vista says "This system does not support fullscreen mode" >>Tried setting to Win95 compatibility mode, setting 'run in >>window', all with >>same result...:-( >> >> >> jackoftradez(a)comcast.net wrote: >--------------------------------------------------- >>> BTW, has anyone tried fractint in VISTA yet? I suspect it wont run at >>> all; I hear even some old windows programs dont run. >---------- ######################################################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/07

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FOTD 01-04-07 (FOTD for April 01, 2007 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 01 Apr '07

01 Apr '07

FOTD -- April 01, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image came about when I combined 5 negative parts of Z^(-1.25) with 1/5 negative part of Z^(-6.67) and added (1/C). This combination creates a grossly oversized parent fractal with a very prominent 'fan'. Today's scene is located on the eastern edge of this fan. I gave the image no name and no rating, but it's really not such a bad image, even though its calculation takes 9-1/2 minutes to complete. Perhaps the best way to enjoy today's fractal is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the finished GIF image has been posted or soon will be posted for maximum enjoyment. On the surface, the parent fractal of today's image appears unusually rich. It might have a few more FOTD's in it. I'll probably return to it a few more times before casting it into the fractal dumpster. The weather was uneventful here at Fractal Central on Saturday. The sky was partly cloudy, while the temperature reached a high of 59F 15C. The fractal cats, who sometimes are minor demons, were on their best behavior. But I am not deceived. Such angelic deportment can not possibly last long. My day was still busy, wrapping up the loose ends of the rush. By Monday the rush will be behind me, and I'll be able to move on to other things such as more advanced fractals. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and perhaps existence itself is the greatest paradox. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Apr_01_07 { ; time=0:09:28.57--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+3.15682350192756700/+0.046423291210308\ 28/1.306731e+008/1/-107.5/-6.37119098461230715e-005 params=-5/-1.25/-0.2/-6.67/0/0 float=y maxiter=2700 inside=0 logmap=323 periodicity=10 colors=00000M00L22K44J66I88HAAGCCFEEEGGDIICKKBMMAO\ O9QQ8TS7VW7ZY7cb6hb6mj5ri5vq4zrwzubzrwyq7xm8wk9uhA\ seBqcCo`DkZEgWFcUGbRHbPIc5EdEUb8Sa3QMTcNeEOoYPypXe\ ecMVWTNO_FGf7kOsa`eSmSJyEEivH`jKT_NKPty7ll9d`BXODw\ s4eY91nrDVY`sQYhNVYKSNHIS8LMANHCd6CX9DE0MI4JM8GSDq\ RCgQCYPCOTx9R_C5x`AkVF_PKOJ6xfDgXJSNDDWHCQLCKisYbd\ RWQKJxSywQlgM`SI`ZJrzFc`E`y5V`Abi7WYBzUb6xfzkZG_SL\ `LMYiOTU5iGFTF_hEUSErb_cPPwHPeEJgq5to9dWCjStbBmYCa\ TCQlPU`IM0cVDQMLshMh`NYTONLIACKBDMBDOCEefrXRY91PF5\ LK9H8gzD_mHSaLKQYFJTDGSZ3RT6QN9PHC9KqHGYMOaNKUOGMP\ 28yj9lZB`NDDWasZ7G7qcIPZGLUEHtmzdVa6GeBFZGESLDLjKg\ bHYWEOGt4qnrlPqYEr2HLEEHo7Uf9OYBJwMdeORPPMPQKPRIPS\ GJT8LUANVCRWGlXCfYD`ZDV_Eo`mhadabWVcNXd38emRfkQg_P\ iP8kPEmLKoH2qEAsEIuE1we7xZDySJzLyzZozTfzOYzJCzqGzg\ JzYMzO5zBCzCJzDizLEzaIzUMzMNz7Oz9OzBPzDZzgWz_UzTRz\ LJzyLziNzUczgWzTOzJPzHFzX } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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