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Original Usenet message from alt.ascii-art, 6 Jan 1999.
Re: bmp to ascii question

Re: bmp to ascii question

Veronica Karlsson wrote:
> 
> One method which seems a bit silly but which works really well is to
> "copy" the rough outlines of the picture with a pen on to a plastic bag
> (or OH philm). Then you tape the bag to the computer screen (where you
> have your text editor open) and then try to match characters to the
> shapes on the plastic. Then you remove the bag and give the picture a
> few finishing touches...
> 

BTW, is this method mentioned in the FAQ? Should it be?


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