Fractal Nova
Description:	Calculates the Mandelbrot set using GPU
Download:	fractalnova.lha       (TIPS: Use the right click menu if your browser takes you back here all the time)
Size:	102kb
Version:	1.0
Date:	09 May 2021
Author:	Juha Niemimaki
Submitter:	Juha Niemimaki
Homepage:	http://capehill.kapsi.fi
Requirements:	Warp3D Nova 1.68
Category:	graphics/misc
Replaces:	graphics/misc/fractalnova.lha
License:	Freeware
Distribute:	yes
Min OS Version:	4.1
FileID:	11696
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# Fractal Nova

Real-time Mandelbrot fractal, calculated by the GPU.

## Requirements

Warp3D Nova library v. 1.68.

## Controls

Use mouse to pan display using the LMB.
Use RMB to select a fractal and its palette from menu.
Use mouse wheel (or CURSOR UP/DOWN) to zoom in and out.
Hold SHIFT key to zoom faster.
Press SPACE bar to reset display.
Press ESC key to quit.

## Command-line parameters

ITER/N (20-1000): iteration depth.
VSYNC/S: limit the drawing speed.
LAZYCLEAR/S: clear backbuffer only once per second. Clearing is only necessary
when user pans outside of the fractal area.
VERBOSE/S: enable console logging.

## Change history

v1.0:

- Add 2 new Julia sets
- Minor fixes and internal improvements
- Compile with GCC 10.2

v0.2:

- Added menu system
- Added Julia variations
- Added colour palettes
- Added LAZYCLEAR switch
- Added VERBOSE switch
- Improved zooming

v0.1:

- First release