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Using the tools described in Chapter 3 the user first converts the text file into a binary file, suitable for playback.
On the target system the user initiates playback of the binary file, specifying whether or not they want the patterns to loop forever.
It may also be worthwhile to provide a tool that converts the PDL file into a graphic bitmap to help the user visualize the patterns.