If someone has programming experience

I don't have BUT

still interested in creating a plugin for Roofs

I am.

I have 40 sample images + 40 different palettes to import into "Eclipse"

BUT where is the png and sources for Eclipse ???
Make a zip and put it somewhere to be downloaded.
Don't expect too much from me but who knows??
BTW
Why don't try to give us some codes?
I usually stole it but now I accept it for free.
PS
I'll by You a beer when I meet You.