This program information file belongs with
the DOS program BPCHART.EXE which can be
downloaded in a BPCHART.ZIP file from
home.epix.net/~artnpeg

BPCHART creates a blood pressure readings
chart in the form of a Windows BMP file
having the file name BP.BMP The program shells
the DOS command line program BMP2PNG.EXE before
exiting, leaving a small BP.PNG file in the
current directory as well. BPCHART runs in
either DOS or under a Windows CMD shell. Up
to 70 readings can be accomodated in one chart.
My basic idea was to create a bar chart proggy
that creates a Windows graphics file for ease
of printing and conversion to other formats. The
PNG file created is quite small at only 2,892
bytes.  

The program reads a BP.DAT text file to obtain
the reading information, plus a few text items
it displays on the chart such as the user's
(patient) name, dates, etc. The BP.DAT file
structure is as follows:

First line: Total # of readings N
Next N lines: The readings as pairs of numbers
   with the high(systolic) first and the diastolic
   second.

Next line: patient's name
Next line: frequency readings were taken such as
   hourly, daily, weekly, etc.
Next line: Start time (or date)
Next line: Last reading time or date
Last line: Year

A sample BP.DAT file is included. It and the
BMP2PNG.EXE file are expected to be in the
same directory as BPCHART.EXE

BMP2PNG program author's site is:
cetus.sakura.ne.jp/softlab/b2p-home/

My email addy is artsown@ptd.net
and my name is Art Kopp

The program is freeware. I take no
responsibility for any problems or damages
that may result from the use of my program.

I'm always happy to receive feedback and
attempt to improve my programs or create
offshoots. 

Art  Dec 8 2011
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