> I receive this error when i try to convert my pcx to shp(ts) error 1025 bad color depth only 8 bit image are supported. how can i fix my pcx file so that i can convert it properly?

Cameo's can only have 256 colors; and that havr to be the specific 256 colors of the cameo palette. You have to find that cameo palette (I think it's CAMEO.PAL), extract it as JASC pal and load it into the picture in Paint Shop Pro.