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Chapter 1 - Palette Manager Reference

This reference document describes the data types, constants, functions, and resource that are specific to the Palette Manager.

"Constants and Data Types" (page 1-3) shows the usage constants enumeration and the Palette and ColorInfo data types.

"Palette Manager Functions" (page 1-6) describes functions for initializing, manipulating, and allocating palettes; drawing with palette colors; and interacting with the Window Manager.

"The Palette Resource" (page 1-30) contains a description of the palette resource, from which palette structures can be made.

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Chapter Contents

Constants and Data Types

Usage Constants

Update Constants

The Palette Structure

The Color Information Structure

Palette Manager Fuctions

Initializing the Palette Manager

Initializing and Allocating Palettes

Interacting With the Window Manager

Drawing With Color Palettes

Animating Palettes

Manipulating Palettes and Color Tables

Manipulating Palette Entries

The Palette Resource