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35187-4
by Albrechtx 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

HI, got some time waiting for my flight, so using it to present one more image which is to beautiful to be kept a secret. ; https://www.dropbox.com/s/838eadbt0iq3qdl/35187-4.GIF Albrecht

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Fractint version 20.04 patch 12 released
by Jonathan Osuch 24 Feb '15

24 Feb '15

Folks, Fractint version 20.04 patch 12 was released today. The executables can be found at: www.fractint.net or www.fractint.org Here is what's new: Fixed buffer overflow in disk video mode when savename was too long. Jonathan

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Fractal Music Project
by Albrecht Niekamp 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

HI, : after a long time of silence I´m back again with a new project. After my Multifractal Project which has remained unique as it still is the only software creating fractals using up to five formulas simultaneously here is my Fractal Music project, possibly the only one which deserves that name, there are some details they have in common: : It uses a single algorithm to automatically create music of theoretically indefinite size which never repeats itself. The rhythm is my own definition of an endless shifting rhythm originally inspired by Steve Reich ("Drumming") and Terry Riley ("In C") and on their side by African native music for instance by the pygmies. : The melodies- of course being the other half of the structure "shifting melodies" - are created using pixels of a Bitmap (BMP) fractal, which is scanned using the dots and lines of a freely designed IFS fractal. : The basic software - in and out and conversion of a pixel into musical parameters of a single note - originates in the nineties, author David Strohbeen and is not available anymore. : In addition to the image the music is influenced to a high degree by the IFS fractal used, a pyramid for instance creates a harder rhythmic structure, a spiral a softer melodic structure. Listening closely and relaxed you may well find that the general atmosphere of the music is that of the originating fractal. : I converted Jim´s "End of the World" image, FOTD Aug27, loved it at first glance. Thanks for that, Jim. Including links of the WAV files - mp3 is not satisfactory - and the original MID files. Be careful when using Midi: The sound depends on the fonts used and therefore maybe disapointing.The soundfont used is WeedsGM3, google for it. Use only a player that does not change the parameters. The creative player destroys the music, Winamp is ok. : Albrecht Niekamp] : SPIRAL1.IFS { 0.788 -0.424 0.242 0.860 1.649 5.431 0.896 -0.121 0.258 0.152 0.053 -6.722 1.377 0.052 0.182 -0.136 0.091 0.182 6.086 1.568 0.052 } : http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Aug13/082713.html https://www.dropbox.com/s/1c7bl26vc44lqy6/120913D3.MID https://www.dropbox.com/s/kvastwz6oopb900/120913D3.wav https://www.dropbox.com/s/odhd6582zzu6cy1/11091301.MID https://www.dropbox.com/s/94mlkbmmdwvydlp/11091301.wav

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Anyone run DOS Fractint in CMD window in WinXP mode of Win7 Prof. 32-bit?
by Hal Lane 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Has anyone tried to run DOS Fractint in the CMD window in the WinXP mode of Windows 7 Professional 32-bit or 64-bit -- and if so -- which one? I hoping to gracefully retire my WinXP before Microsoft ends support in April 2014... - Hal Lane ######################## # hallane(a)earthlink.net ######################## --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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58484-w7a
by Albrechtx 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

HI, while Hal is running his tests on the new software, here is a terrific image to keep you waiting. Single link and par included. The previous link also includes the latest and possibly (pending Hal´s tests) final MFR12 edition. It is fully compatible, all previous images load w/o difference. ; previous link containing latest MFR12: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iywqw0gettwr2vb/Gti9PR9eGO image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dgtapcolu7us1ur/58484TS2.GIF ; Albrecht ; =============================start parameter=============================== 58484-w7a { ; mmods-magnet-manowar-magnetwarp-manowarwarp ; inside2 and inside3 warped ; Time 0.0.21.81 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=mfr_12.frm formulaname=multifractal_12 function=sin/exp/tan/cosh passes=t center-mag=-470.403/0.00308737/28.60959/1/-90/-1.23373533611470521e-014 params=1.42593798638874/0.444792016357921/58484.09595701157/51222.050603\ 0602/150248.0404808025/384.1604894022/384.00482000595/1280.1000763001/19\ 20.1002393001/2560.1003293001 float=y maxiter=3072 inside=maxiter outside=tdis logmap=yes periodicity=0 rseed=-2436 colors=000cA4<10>n89o89p8A<3>t8Bu8Bw7Cw8Dv8Dv9E<5>xAVxAXxA_<3>zCjzCmzCmz\ CmzzzYXc<3>JhnFkqBnt7qw<15>KGaLE`MBZ<2>P4VQ1TT4U<3>bGZdK_gN`<3>r_f<3>ggP\ eiKbkF<2>Uq1Xq2_q4<3>MU7JO7FI8<2>40B<3>50E50F50G50H00E<2>A8TEHaIQj3Yqbe_\ FYI0L0<3>yrB<3>yB3z00t60<3>UY0Nd0Gk0<2>ns1zz0<3>zI4z66w67<3>h3Fe2Ha1JY0L\ <3>t8qzAzuAv<3>ZEdTE`OFX<2>6IJ<3>YcMdiMknNrtOzzP<3>`_QVTQOMRIFRB8S<3>8Yk\ 7dp6ku5rz<3>6go6dl7bj<3>8R_8OX9LU9IR<6>8YG8_F8bD<3>6k76n56p35s25u0<3>5c0\ 5Z05U0<3>5B0<3>UY0`b0fh0<2>zz0<6>oc1m`1lX1<2>hN3fK3dH3bE3`A3aA3bA4 }

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AOTD 1/25/14
by JackOfTradeZ＠comcast.net 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

. Animation of FOTD 12/12/13 (Rags of Time) is posted, all 22,261 frames of it! It is over 6 minutes long and 91 MEG download. Since it is so big (it took less than 10 minutes to upload, should be less to download) I decided to take the advise that some here have given - it is uploaded as the native video file rather than zip archive, so it should open up your player and begin running as you are downloading - thus you can decide if you like it or not before downloading the entire file. . http://www.fractal-animation.net/special/ecclesia.wmv . Comments welcome as always! JoTz .

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FOTD 31-01-14 (The Inside Story [A-7,M-7])
by Jim Muth 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

FOTD -- January 31, 2014 (Rating A-7,M-7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's scene lies in the west branch of the prominent north valley of the HyperMandelbrot set. It features a minibrot that is rather attractive even on its own merit, and becomes even more interesting when filled with hyper stuff. I named the image "The Inside Story" because of the detail filling the minibrot. This detail surely has an untold story behind it, and when I find the story, I'll tell it. (Sadly, today is not that day.) On my rating scale, both the art and math aspects rate a 7, which is above average but nothing to get excited about. This makes the 3-3/4 minute calculation time a bit too high a price to pay for the privilege of viewing the hyper stuff. Once again however, the web sites bring relief for time stress. The image is posted already calculated on the FOTD web sites at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Lots of clouds and only a little sun prevailed here at Fractal Central today, but the relatively warm temperature of 36F +2C gave a welcome hint of spring, relatively speaking, that is. The fractal cats had a slow day, with Nico sleeping under a chair cover and Jazzy in a chair in her favorite room. The humans had an uneventful day, great to experience but boring to report. The next FOTD will not be posted until February 2. Until then, take care, and those who believe only half of what they hear from the government and see on the media are probably closer to the true facts than those who naively believe everything. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= The_Inside_Story { ; time=0:03:45.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=HyperMandelbrot2 passes=1 float=y center-mag=-0.1547030358398/+1.0375015318446/5.512\ 308e+007/1/90/0 params=0/0/0/0/0.125/0/1e-100/0 maxiter=4200 inside=255 logmap=-1040 periodicity=0 colors=000755EwCGsDIpDJmELjENgFOdFQaGU`ERZGPXHNVIL\ TJJSKHQLFOMDMNBLO9JP7HQ5FR3ES6DR9CQBBPEAOACMGAOL9P\ Q8QW7S`5Te4Uk3Wp2Xu1Yp3Sk4Nf6Ha7CX96TA1VE4XH7ZKA_N\ DaQGcTJeWMfZOhaRjdUlgXmj_ombqpesshtvjjp_ajPVpgkzzr\ zxgzz`rzRnzRluRjpRhlSgjSehScfSadT_bTY`TWZUUVTVXSWY\ RX_QX`QYbPZcOZdN_fM`gMaiLajKblJcmIbuJcnJdhKdbKeXKf\ QLfKLgEMnALg8Ka7JW6JP4IJ3HD2H71oKVlNSjQQgSNeVLcYJ`\ _GZbEXeCUg9Sj7Ql5Vj6_i6cg6hf7md7qc7rfDshJtjOulUvnZ\ wpdfBZwriunftjcsg`rcZq_WpXTnTRmQOlMLkIJjFGiBDj37h8\ BfDFeHJcMMbQQ`VUZ_XYc`WhdRmkVlgYkd`jacjZfiWihTlhQm\ fOndMnbKo`IoZGpXEtZ5pVCmRJiOPfKWbGb_DhW9oS3tT6uT8u\ TAuTCuTEvTGvUJvULvUNwUPwURwUTwUVwVXvWYvW_vsaosYlJA\ FIAEIAEIAEHADHBDGBCGBCOJCKQCFXD5NDsUjsQhsMffOQV09T\ 0AR0AP0AN0AL0AJ0AH0AF0AD0AC0AB0CA0E85H78K6BN5EQEIP\ NMNWKLdUJmbHziFvhBwk9xl7ypDzuJzwPzxUzyYzzazzezzizz\ mzzrzzvzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:HyperMandelbrot2 {; periodicity must be turned off a=(p1),b=(p2): q=sqr(a)-sqr(b)+pixel, b=(p3+2)*a*b+p4, a=q, |a|+|b| <= 100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 30-01-14 (Something New [A-7,M-8.5])
by Jim Muth 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

FOTD -- January 30, 2014 (Rating A-7,M-8.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With today's image we enter hyper-land. The image shows an under-resolved high-order 'star' on the southern shore of East Valley of the HyperMandelbrot set. If the fractal were the classic 2-D Mandelbrot set, the brilliant orangish area in the center would be a large circular black area consisting of inside points whose ultimate escape was missed because they lie beyond the relatively small image maxiter of 580. But this is not the classic M-set, and something strange has happened. What should be a blank open area has been filled in by strange new stuff unlike anything usually found in East Valley of the M-set. Curiously, increasing the maxiter of today's image has almost no effect. The low-maxiter hyper stuff in the center has permanently obliterated the higher maxiter stuff that would normally be expected to fill the open area, and raising the maxiter reveals no additional hyper-stuff. Once again, I have no idea what this new stuff is, but whatever it is, I am becoming more convinced that it is not merely a result of math imprecision. Hopefully, things will become clearer as I continue the investigation. The art worth is not all that great, and rates a 7. The math however is quite interesting, fully worth the rating of 8.5. The name "Something New" refers to the blueish horn-like feature filling the circular area. The calculation time of 1-2/3 minutes is well within reason, making the web sites more of a convenience than a necessity. The strange hyper 'object' may be seen without the need of running the included parameter file by checking the FOTD web sites at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Cloudless skies and light winds made the temperature of 25F -4C feel almost like spring here at Fractal Central today. At least the fractal cats thought so, as they lounged in whatever sun they could find on the floor and took turns enjoying the sun on their shelf in the southwest window. The fractal humans spent the day laughing at the near-hysterical reports from Atlanta, GA, which was brought to a total stop by a little over 2 inches or 6cm of snow, something that would hardly be worth mentioning here in Central Pennsylvania. The next FOTD will be posted in a day or so. Many hyper-fractal wonders remain to be discovered, so don't miss it. Until the time passes, take care, and as I read the current books about cosmology or the quantum, I wonder whatever happened to the days when science was done by observing, theorizing, testing and con- firming. Scientists nowadays seem to have ensconced themselves in an ivory tower, from where they make unprovable pronounce- ments that they cannot confirm or even understand themselves. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Something_New { ; time=0:01:40.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=HyperMandelbrot2 passes=1 center-mag=+0.254502506168/-0.000471615013/649000/\ 1/47.5/0 params=0/0/0/0/0.997/0/1e-100/0 float=y maxiter=580 inside=0 periodicity=0 colors=000cFTdFUdFVdEWeEXeEYeEZfE_fD`fDagDbgDcgDdg\ DeeGccJbbMa`P__SZYVYXXXnQ1kT3iW4gZ6ea7cd9agAZjBcmD\ hpEmrGrpHvmJzkKziLzgOzeLzdJzcGzcEwcBtc9uc8re7ph6nk\ 6ln5jq4ht4fqC`nJYhQUdYR`dOYkLWrJUsIQsGNtFKtDHuCEuB\ BuD8rF7pGAnIFlKKjLPhNTfPXdQ`bSd`TgZNfVSgUWhT_iSdjR\ hkQllPigMgcKd_IbVF_RDKjwJjvIjuGjtFjsDjrCjqBjp9jo8j\ n6jm5jl4jkTdWqZHo_Jm_Kl_Lj_Mi_Og_Pe_Qd_Rb_Ta_U__VZ\ _WUXUQUTMRRHOQDLO9IN1HM5GM9GMDGMHFMKFMOFMSEMWEMZEM\ bDMfDMjDMmDMnGQnIUnKYnNanPdoRhcUlcWpcYtc_wc`vh`vea\ vbav_bvWbvTcvQcvNdvKdvGevDevAfv7fv0dz4fv7grBinEjjI\ lfLmbPoZSpVWrRZsNbuJjzEevG`sHWpJSmKNjMIgNDdP8_O9aQ\ AcRAdTBfUCgWCiXDjZDl_En`FobFqcGreHtfHuhIwiEznIxjLw\ fOvcSu_VtXYsTarPdqMgpIkoFnnBsl5qm8onAmoClpEjqHhqJf\ rLesNctQauS_vUYwYZvWZuVZtUZsTZrSZqRZpQZoPZnO_sJZmN\ YhQYcTXYWWTZUXhWOaZCXXFWWHVVJUUMTTOSSQRRSRQVQPXPOZ\ ONaNMcMLeLTu3gRQbGPcFRcFS } frm:HyperMandelbrot2 {; periodicity must be turned off a=(p1),b=(p2): q=sqr(a)-sqr(b)+pixel, b=(p3+2)*a*b+p4, a=q, |a|+|b| <= 100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 29-01-14 (The Upper Magnitude [A-7,M-no rating])
by Jim Muth 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

FOTD -- January 29, 2014 (Rating A-7,M-no rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's Mandelbrot set scene lies deep in yesterday's Hypermandelbrot image. Only the few Hypermandelbrot parts of the parent fractal have been omitted. In my opinion, the art rates a 7, being held down by coloring that is a bit too chaotic. I declined to rate the math, since the formula, Z^2+C, is the most basic of all fractal formulas and has been overused to near infinity. The name "The Upper Magnitude" refers to the relatively high magnitude of the scene. This high magnitude requires arbitrary precision math however, which makes the image a very slow one, requiring almost a half-hour to complete. But here is where the web sites shine by eliminating the need to calculate the image. View the completed image online at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> The sky here at Fractal Central today was as clear and blue as it ever gets anywhere, but the daybreak temperature of -4F -20C kept all thoughts of spring far away. The afternoon high of 19F -7C was a little better, but nowhere near making Central Pennsyl- vania a balmy midwinter resort. Fractal cat Nico gave Jazzy a good cussing when she wanted to play and he didn't, but it didn't bother her very much, since she soon found a slip of paper to tear apart. The fractal humans had a reasonable day, which is only human. The next FOTD will be posted sooner rather than later. So fight ambiguity by checking back frequently. Until whenever, take care, and what could we call an Atheist who does believe in God? Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= The_UpperMagnitude { ; time=0:25:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-1.8613\ 63845934888641/1.428728959187221e-4/2.608207e+014/\ 1/-152.5/0 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=5750 inside=0 logmap=1174 periodicity=6 colors=000k9Gj7Oi6Vh5ag3\ if2pe1wfBpfKjfUdfbYflSfuMaoPXiRTcTOZWKTYFN_BIahtpa\ olWkiQgfKbcEZ`8VY2RVOfLQhPSjTUlXWn_Ypc_rg`tjUhCZfF\ ceHhcJmbMr`Ov_QjeNZjKNpHBuElzXjrQhkKgdEafKXhPRjVMl\ _HneBpj6rp1su9pvGnvNkvVivafvhdvnbhsaVE9lKIfQRaWZWa\ gRfoM`eJVWHQMEKCCF2AE6CDADDEFCIGCMH`LNyLSwIOuGLsEI\ qBEo9Bm78l55gMGbaQgfRkjRooSssSwwSvqUukVtfcs`mrWzf9\ zMQz1fz7azDXzJSzRRmzQhzQszSkRTdLUYEWQ7XJ1YCDaJPdQ`\ gXljcwmiolcgkZ`jUTiPMhKEgF7fAFeHNeOVeVbeajehiachYZ\ gUVfQQeMMdIHdFDVRELbEBnF1zFKrKbjPtbUeSWRHYC70H60M5\ 0R40W6A_8KcAUhCUlESpGRtIQpPRmVRj`RgfRdlRaiKZfEW`8T\ NFQILN9RK7XH5bE3hB2nzeBm`Cc7AU99KB86D63F50H49P6HW8\ PbAYiCepEmwUkmcjdmiVmhMmdOmaPmZQzWRzSTzPUzMVzJWzNR\ zRMzVHzzCSz7Uz2VzU_zudzm_zfVzQkzK`zEQAwWzqVzlUzfTz\ aSzXRfWPeWNcVLbVJaVH_UFZUDYUBXjh9viFzbLzXQzQWzKazD\ Fzozzjzzezz`zzWzzRzzMzz1zz8zzGzzOzzWzzczzWzzNzzEzz2 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 28-01-14 (Augmented Minibrot [A-8,M-8])
by Jim Muth 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

FOTD -- January 28, 2014 (Rating A-8,M-8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Except for the stuff condensing inside the central minibrot, today's image is a typical scene in Scepter Valley of a minibrot just beyond the large minibrot on the main spike of the Mandelbrot set. The 'stuff' filling the minibrot is a sign of higher dimensional HyperMandelbrot elements filtering into the plane of the M-set. I don't know exactly what this stuff is, perhaps I never will, but whatever it is, it creates a rather attractive effect. I named the image "Augmented Minibrot" because the minibrot in the scene holds more interest than the average one. The art and math values both rate an 8, at least in my opinion, and my opinion is what decides the FOTD ratings. The calculation time of 2 minutes will cause no undue stress or anxiety. And the chore of calculating may be totally avoided by checking the finished image on the web sites. The web sites may be accessed at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> The day began with a very brisk temperature of 0F -18C and rose to an afternoon high of 14F -10C. The fractal cats complained about the lack of sun, but cheered up when extra treats of tuna and cheese appeared, while the humans wondered where their extra treats were. The next FOTD, a very slow one, will be posted in 24 hours, give or take a few. Until then, take care, and an educated theolo- gian gave biblical proof that there is a place called heaven up in the sky, and even though we have never seen it, we should believe it is really up there. Then an educated physicist gave scientific proof that particles called quarks exist inside atoms, and even though we have never seen one, we should believe they are really in there. No wonder so many people have so much trouble knowing what to believe and what not to believe. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Augmented_Minibrot { ; time=0:02:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=HyperMandelbrot2 passes=1 float=y center-mag=-1.8613638459022/+0.000142871620293/\ 5.6e+008/1/50/0 params=0/0/0/0/0.16/0/1e-080/0 maxiter=2400 inside=255 logmap=309 periodicity=0 colors=000IdmHclHbkHbkHajHaiG`iG`hG_hG_gGZfFZfFYeF\ YdFXdEXcEWbEVbEVaDU`DU`DT_DTZCSZCSYCRXCRXBQWBQVBPV\ BPUBOUANTANSAMSAMR9LQ9LQ9KP9KO8JO8JN8IM8IM7HL7HK7G\ K7FJ6FI6EI6EH6DG5DG5CF5CF5BE5BD4AD4AC49B49B38A3793\ 79368267257256245145zS4zQ3zO3zM2zK1zI1zG0yE9vC8sA8\ p87m87j76h76e66b65_55X54V54S44P43M33J32G22E22B1181\ 1500200PJDOICOICNHCNHCMHBMGBLGBLGBKFAKFAKFAJEAJE9I\ E9ID9HD9HD8GC8GC8FC8FB8FB7EB7EA7DA7DA6Z_JY_JYZJXZI\ XYIWXIWXIVWIVWHVVHUUHUUHTTHTTHSSGSSGRRGRQGQQGQPFPP\ FPOFONFONFNMENMEMLEMLELKELJELJDKIDKIDJHDJGDIGCIFCH\ FCHECGECGDCFCBFCBEBBEczDZzDUzCOzCJzBEzB9vB8m75c24Z\ 20U00P01N31P92SB8UEDWFEZFF`FFcGGeGHhGHjHImHJoHJqHI\ pGIoFHmFHkEGjEGhDFfDEeCEcCDaBD`BCZABXABW9AU9AS89R7\ 8P78N67L67K56I55G45F44D34B33A228226115113001J08G07\ E06C06A0580460450340230220100000000000000000000000\ 00000Uc0Uc0Uc0UcZczmmrzzz } frm:HyperMandelbrot2 {; periodicity must be turned off a=(p1),b=(p2): q=sqr(a)-sqr(b)+pixel, b=(p3+2)*a*b+p4, a=q, |a|+|b| <= 100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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