v1.0.0 - Initial Release

Description:

This is the first official release of Color Palette Generator, a Windows Forms application designed to help you easily generate and export color palettes for your creative projects. This version includes all the core functionality, as described below:

Features:

• Generate Random Color Palettes: Click "Generate Palette" to create a unique 5-color palette instantly.
• Toggle Between RGB and HEX Codes: Use the checkbox to switch between RGB and HEX representations of the colors.
• Export Palette: Save your generated palette for later use by clicking the "Export Palette" button.

How to Use:

1. Generate a Palette: Press the "Generate Palette" button to get a new random palette.
2. View HEX Codes: Check the "Visa HEX" box to view HEX values instead of RGB.
3. Export Your Palette: Click "Export Palette" to save the colors in a file.

Installation:

You have two options for installing and using the Color Palette Generator:

1. Installer Version

For users who prefer a typical installation process.

Instructions:

1. Download the installer file (cpgInstaller.exe) from the link below.
2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

• Download Installer

2. Portable Version

For users who want to use the application without installation.

Instructions:

1. Download the portable .zip file (ColorPaletteGenerator_Portable_v1.0.0.zip) from the link below.
2. Extract the .zip file to a location of your choice.
3. Open the ColorPaletteGenerator folder and double-click ColorPaletteGenerator.exe to run the application.

• Download Portable Version

Requirements:

• Windows OS: This application is built as a Windows Forms app and runs on Windows systems.
• .NET Framework: Requires .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher.

License:

This software is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Report issues:

Feel free to report any bugs or suggestions in the Issues section of this repository!