How to use the command `pamnoraw` (with examples)
pamnoraw is an alias of the command pamtopnm -plain. It is a part of the Netpbm package and is used to convert a PAM (Portable Arbitrary Map) image to a PNM (Portable Any Map) image format without raw data. The pamtopnm command converts PAM format images to PNM format, and the -plain option is used to strip the raw data from the output image.
Use case 1: Convert a PAM image to a PNM image without raw data
Code:
pamnoraw input.pam > output.pnm
Motivation: The motivation for using this command is to convert a PAM image, which contains raw data, to a PNM image without the raw data. This can be useful when you want to extract information from the image without having to deal with the raw data.
Explanation:
pamnoraw: The command used to convert the PAM image to PNM format without raw data.input.pam: The input PAM image file that needs to be converted.output.pnm: The output PNM image file that will be created without raw data.
Example output:
If input.pam is a PAM image file with raw data and the command is executed successfully, it will create output.pnm, which will be the same image as input.pam but without the raw data.
Use case 2: View documentation for the original command
Code:
tldr pamtopnm
Motivation: The motivation for using this command is to quickly view the simplified documentation for the original pamtopnm command, which is aliased with pamnoraw.
Explanation:
tldr: The command used to view simplified, easy-to-understand documentation for various commands.pamtopnm: The original command for which you want to view the documentation.
Example output:
By executing the command tldr pamtopnm, you will be presented with a simplified documentation that provides examples, options, and a description of the pamtopnm command.
Conclusion:
The pamnoraw command is a useful tool for converting PAM images to PNM format without preserving the raw data. It can be used to extract information from the image without having to deal with the raw data. Additionally, the tldr command provides a quick way to view documentation for the original pamtopnm command, making it easier to understand its usage.
