Map changes? Can it be done?

[DarkStar]

What I want to do is have a clear graphic on the automap to show exits and also treasure and monsters. Something like flashing 'dots'.

It's hard sometimes to find the exits to a level. Also if you leave items on the ground do to lack of room, you have to explore the whole level again to find them.

So I guess my question is this can the automap graphics be changed to include flashing 'dots' to show exits, monsters, and items?

The other thing I want to do is make a 'spell' that will convert items into gold. It's a pain in the butt to get stuff and then have to haul it all the way back to town. I'm thinking about something like Dungeon Siege's TRANSMUTE spell. Can this be modded into the game using the spell .TXT files?