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>Wongck at 15:53, 15 October 2011

2011-10-15T15:53:17Z

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	*** Shortcuts for any of the window menu items can be changed.		*** Shortcuts for any of the window menu items can be changed.
	*** If you don't want a shortcut for a certain menu item (e.g. "Delete Item", (making it harder to accidently delete things since you could only do it by selecting the menu with the mouse) you can remove it for that menu item).		*** If you don't want a shortcut for a certain menu item (e.g. "Delete Item", (making it harder to accidently delete things since you could only do it by selecting the menu with the mouse) you can remove it for that menu item).
	*** The shortcut letter for any menu item (if used) is shown on the right hand side of it within two brackets (e.g. '''[[L]]''')... <br /> [[Image:shortct1.gif\|210px\| ]]		*** The shortcut letter for any menu item (if used) is shown on the right hand side of it within two brackets (e.g. '''[L]''')... <br /> [[Image:shortct1.gif\|210px\| ]]
	*** Scroll through the various menu items and see which letter has been pre-assigned. When you find an item you want to change, simply press the keyboard letter you want it to use instead, then scroll to the next menu item. Upper/lower case lettering is insignificant. If you entered a lower-case letter (i.e. without using '''<Shift>''' together with it), scroll back to that menu item and you'll notice that it has been changed to upper case anyway).		*** Scroll through the various menu items and see which letter has been pre-assigned. When you find an item you want to change, simply press the keyboard letter you want it to use instead, then scroll to the next menu item. Upper/lower case lettering is insignificant. If you entered a lower-case letter (i.e. without using '''<Shift>''' together with it), scroll back to that menu item and you'll notice that it has been changed to upper case anyway).
	*** If you don't want a shortcut for a specific menu item, simply press the '''<Backspace>''' key. Be very careful not to press the '''<Space>''' bar or other characters not being shown in the menu. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there! If you press the '''<Backspace>''' key you will notice that the cursor will be seen all the way to the left, indicating that it's empty. Another way to see that it's empty is by looking up the drop-down menus. If you've used an invisible character the shortcut will still be shown as follows: '''[ ]'''.		*** If you don't want a shortcut for a specific menu item, simply press the '''<Backspace>''' key. Be very careful not to press the '''<Space>''' bar or other characters not being shown in the menu. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there! If you press the '''<Backspace>''' key you will notice that the cursor will be seen all the way to the left, indicating that it's empty. Another way to see that it's empty is by looking up the drop-down menus. If you've used an invisible character the shortcut will still be shown as follows: '''[ ]'''.

>Wongck at 14:16, 10 October 2011

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Save Desktop

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	** If you run out of memory (and you get an error message as the one shown above, preventing you from saving the desktop), try to remove anything unnecessary (e.g. a desktop icon, deinstall a program you're not using etc.) and try saving again. Repeat if necessary.		** If you run out of memory (and you get an error message as the one shown above, preventing you from saving the desktop), try to remove anything unnecessary (e.g. a desktop icon, deinstall a program you're not using etc.) and try saving again. Repeat if necessary.
	** Don't try to [[#Install Application...\|install]] every single program you have. It's probably not necessary as you may not even use all those programs and it takes up a lot of memory.		** Don't try to [[#Install Application...\|install]] every single program you have. It's probably not necessary as you may not even use all those programs and it takes up a lot of memory.
	** Don't [[Install_Icon\|install a custom icon]] for every single file/folder. Instead, [[#Icons for multiple items\|install icons matching several items in one go]] (e.g. all .TXT files get the same icon etc.). A nice side-effect is that any new files of the same type will also get an appropriate icon!		** Don't [[#Install_Icon\|install a custom icon]] for every single file/folder. Instead, [[#Icons for multiple items\|install icons matching several items in one go]] (e.g. all .TXT files get the same icon etc.). A nice side-effect is that any new files of the same type will also get an appropriate icon!
	** Don't clutter the desktop with too many icons. Besides taking up memory, too many icons will just look confusing (and you'll probably want some space left for any open windows).		** Don't clutter the desktop with too many icons. Besides taking up memory, too many icons will just look confusing (and you'll probably want some space left for any open windows).
	** If you find yourself using many of the same programs/files residing within the same folder, drag that folder to the desktop! <br /> This will save the amount of icons on the desktop (and memory), and still give you quick access to those files.		** If you find yourself using many of the same programs/files residing within the same folder, drag that folder to the desktop! <br /> This will save the amount of icons on the desktop (and memory), and still give you quick access to those files.

>Wongck: /* Save Desktop */

2011-05-17T23:47:38Z

Save Desktop

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	** If you run out of memory (and you get an error message as the one shown above, preventing you from saving the desktop), try to remove anything unnecessary (e.g. a desktop icon, deinstall a program you're not using etc.) and try saving again. Repeat if necessary.		** If you run out of memory (and you get an error message as the one shown above, preventing you from saving the desktop), try to remove anything unnecessary (e.g. a desktop icon, deinstall a program you're not using etc.) and try saving again. Repeat if necessary.
	** Don't try to [[#Install Application...\|install]] every single program you have. It's probably not necessary as you may not even use all those programs and it takes up a lot of memory.		** Don't try to [[#Install Application...\|install]] every single program you have. It's probably not necessary as you may not even use all those programs and it takes up a lot of memory.
	** Don't [[~~#Install Icon...~~\|install a custom icon]] for every single file/folder. Instead, [[#Icons for multiple items\|install icons matching several items in one go]] (e.g. all .TXT files get the same icon etc.). A nice side-effect is that any new files of the same type will also get an appropriate icon!		** Don't [[Install_Icon\|install a custom icon]] for every single file/folder. Instead, [[#Icons for multiple items\|install icons matching several items in one go]] (e.g. all .TXT files get the same icon etc.). A nice side-effect is that any new files of the same type will also get an appropriate icon!
	** Don't clutter the desktop with too many icons. Besides taking up memory, too many icons will just look confusing (and you'll probably want some space left for any open windows).		** Don't clutter the desktop with too many icons. Besides taking up memory, too many icons will just look confusing (and you'll probably want some space left for any open windows).
	** If you find yourself using many of the same programs/files residing within the same folder, drag that folder to the desktop! <br /> This will save the amount of icons on the desktop (and memory), and still give you quick access to those files.		** If you find yourself using many of the same programs/files residing within the same folder, drag that folder to the desktop! <br /> This will save the amount of icons on the desktop (and memory), and still give you quick access to those files.

>Wongck: /* Print Screen */

2011-05-17T16:03:01Z

Print Screen

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	(Note: The printing options of TOS 2.06 are pretty limited, so read my [[Additional_tips_%26_tricks#Printing_within_TOS_2.06]] for a summary along with useful tips).		(Note: The printing options of TOS 2.06 are pretty limited, so read my [[Additional_tips_%26_tricks#Printing_within_TOS_2.06\|tips on printing ]] for a summary along with useful tips).


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	<center><font color="red"> ____________________________________________ </font></center>		<center><font color="red"> ____________________________________________ </font></center>





	==Blitter==		==Blitter==

>Wongck: /* Install Application... */

2011-05-17T16:01:38Z

Install Application...

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	** '''GEM:''' a program with the ".PRG" or ".APP" extension.		** '''GEM:''' a program with the ".PRG" or ".APP" extension.
	** '''GEM-takes parameters:''' a program with the ".GTP" extension.		** '''GEM-takes parameters:''' a program with the ".GTP" extension.
	* '''<u>Default dir:</u>''' This refers to where a program will look for files and work with them if necessary. <br /> (click here for [[~~Installation and setup examples~~#~~default_dir~~:\| a more detailed explanation]]).		* '''<u>Default dir:</u>''' This refers to where a program will look for files and work with them if necessary. <br /> (click here for [[Installation_and_setup_examples#Default_dir:\| a more detailed explanation]]).
	** '''Application:''' With this setting the program will start looking for files within the same folder as the program itself. <br />		** '''Application:''' With this setting the program will start looking for files within the same folder as the program itself. <br />
	** '''Top Window:''' Here the program will start looking for files within the "top" (or currently "active") window on the desktop.		** '''Top Window:''' Here the program will start looking for files within the "top" (or currently "active") window on the desktop.

>Wongck: /* Install Application... */

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Install Application...

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	* '''<u>Arguments:</u>''' If the program accepts command line options (such as a .TTP program) you can enter it here. <br /> An example would be the .ZIP decompression program "ZIPJR.TTP" where you'd enter: "-xrg " here. More about arguments later. <br />		* '''<u>Arguments:</u>''' If the program accepts command line options (such as a .TTP program) you can enter it here. <br /> An example would be the .ZIP decompression program "ZIPJR.TTP" where you'd enter: "-xrg " here. More about arguments later. <br />
	* '''<u>Document type:</u>''' You can enter the type of file which the program should open if double-clicked. <br /> For example, if you enter "ZIP" here, any .ZIP file double-clicked would start that program and open the file. Another example would be for a graphic program to be started each time a ".IMG" file is double-clicked. <br /> You're only allowed to enter one extension here, but by manipulating "NEWDESK.INF" (the TOS 2.06 desktop setup file) you can have a program [[Installation and setup examples#Installing_an_application_to_handle_several_file-types recognize several file-extensions]] (e.g. a graphic program recognizing several different graphic file formats).		* '''<u>Document type:</u>''' You can enter the type of file which the program should open if double-clicked. <br /> For example, if you enter "ZIP" here, any .ZIP file double-clicked would start that program and open the file. Another example would be for a graphic program to be started each time a ".IMG" file is double-clicked. <br /> You're only allowed to enter one extension here, but by manipulating "NEWDESK.INF" (the TOS 2.06 desktop setup file) you can have a program [[Installation and setup examples#Installing_an_application_to_handle_several_file-types\|recognize several file-extensions]] (e.g. a graphic program recognizing several different graphic file formats).
	* '''<u>Install as:</u>''' Any one of the 10 "function keys" (F1 to F10) can be assigned to start a program. <br /> No more wasting time digging through folders. Useful for programs you find yourself using often (you might of course already have a desktop icon for that program, but if you don't want to clutter up the desktop with icons, or even just want quickly hit an F-key instead of needing to double-click on an icon, this is the way to go!). Enter the number of the F-key here.		* '''<u>Install as:</u>''' Any one of the 10 "function keys" (F1 to F10) can be assigned to start a program. <br /> No more wasting time digging through folders. Useful for programs you find yourself using often (you might of course already have a desktop icon for that program, but if you don't want to clutter up the desktop with icons, or even just want quickly hit an F-key instead of needing to double-click on an icon, this is the way to go!). Enter the number of the F-key here.
	* '''<u>Boot Status:</u>'''		* '''<u>Boot Status:</u>'''
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	==Install Devices==		==Install Devices==

>Wongck at 15:58, 17 May 2011

2011-05-17T15:58:44Z

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>Wongck: /* Install Icon */

2011-05-17T14:39:12Z

Install Icon

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	* Any file, program or folder can have its very own unique icon.		* Any file, program or folder can have its very own unique icon.
	* Files, programs or folders corresponding to certain names can all have the same type of icons.		* Files, programs or folders corresponding to certain names can all have the same type of icons.
	* Any item on the desktop can be renamed with up to 12 characters including a mixture of upper/lower case, space and symbols ([[~~asciitab.htm~~ the Atari character set]] has many special symbols including the Atari logo!).		* Any item on the desktop can be renamed with up to 12 characters including a mixture of upper/lower case, space and symbols ([[the Atari character set]] has many special symbols including the Atari logo!).
	* In addition to the information below there's another section of this user-guide which teaches you all you need to know about [[icons.htm organizing and creating/editing icons]] (along with [[icons.htm#notes tips, notes, limitations and workarounds]]).		* In addition to the information below there's another section of this user-guide which teaches you all you need to know about [[icons.htm organizing and creating/editing icons]] (along with [[icons.htm#notes tips, notes, limitations and workarounds]]).
	* I've also created a "DESKICON.RSC" file (and a "NEWDESK.INF" with icon assignments for most files) so you can get started! <br />[[new_icns.htm All relevant instructions]] are available in this user-guide as well as the files themselves.		* I've also created a "DESKICON.RSC" file (and a "NEWDESK.INF" with icon assignments for most files) so you can get started! <br />[[new_icns.htm All relevant instructions]] are available in this user-guide as well as the files themselves.

>Wongck at 14:29, 16 May 2011

2011-05-16T14:29:15Z

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	** If you run out of memory (and you get an error message as the one shown above, preventing you from saving the desktop), try to remove anything unnecessary (e.g. a desktop icon, deinstall a program you're not using etc.) and try saving again. Repeat if necessary.		** If you run out of memory (and you get an error message as the one shown above, preventing you from saving the desktop), try to remove anything unnecessary (e.g. a desktop icon, deinstall a program you're not using etc.) and try saving again. Repeat if necessary.
	** Don't try to [[#Install Application...\|install]] every single program you have. It's probably not necessary as you may not even use all those programs and it takes up a lot of memory.		** Don't try to [[#Install Application...\|install]] every single program you have. It's probably not necessary as you may not even use all those programs and it takes up a lot of memory.
	** Don't [[#~~install_icon~~ install a custom icon]] for every single file/folder. Instead, [[#~~icon_multi~~ install icons matching several items in one go]] (e.g. all .TXT files get the same icon etc.). A nice side-effect is that any new files of the same type will also get an appropriate icon!		** Don't [[#Install Icon...\|install a custom icon]] for every single file/folder. Instead, [[#Icons for multiple items\|install icons matching several items in one go]] (e.g. all .TXT files get the same icon etc.). A nice side-effect is that any new files of the same type will also get an appropriate icon!
	** Don't clutter the desktop with too many icons. Besides taking up memory, too many icons will just look confusing (and you'll probably want some space left for any open windows).		** Don't clutter the desktop with too many icons. Besides taking up memory, too many icons will just look confusing (and you'll probably want some space left for any open windows).
	** If you find yourself using many of the same programs/files residing within the same folder, drag that folder to the desktop! <br /> This will save the amount of icons on the desktop (and memory), and still give you quick access to those files.		** If you find yourself using many of the same programs/files residing within the same folder, drag that folder to the desktop! <br /> This will save the amount of icons on the desktop (and memory), and still give you quick access to those files.