AmigaOS Manual: Workbench Preferences - Revision history

Janne Peräaho: Added short descriptions for the following preferences editors: DOS, GUI, Internet, PopupMenu, ScreenBlanker, Screens, Timezone, USB, WBStartup

2022-02-26T21:10:43Z

Added short descriptions for the following preferences editors: DOS, GUI, Internet, PopupMenu, ScreenBlanker, Screens, Timezone, USB, WBStartup

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	\| DefIcons \|\| .		\| DefIcons \|\| .
	\|-		\|-
			\| DOS \|\| For changing AmigaDOS features and boot CLI appearance.
	\| DOS \|\| .
	\|-		\|-
	\| Font \|\| For changing the fonts used in the different areas of the screen.		\| Font \|\| For changing the fonts used in the different areas of the screen.
	\|-		\|-
			\| GUI \|\| For changing the graphical user interface look and feel.
	\| GUI \|\| .
	\|-		\|-
	\| IControl \|\| For choosing miscellaneous system options, such as the key used for screen drag. <span style="color: red;">OBSOLETE</span>		\| IControl \|\| For choosing miscellaneous system options, such as the key used for screen drag. <span style="color: red;">OBSOLETE</span>
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	\| Input \|\| For changing the mouse speeds, key repeat speeds, and selecting keyboard type.		\| Input \|\| For changing the mouse speeds, key repeat speeds, and selecting keyboard type.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Internet \|\| .		\| Internet \|\| For changing the internet or network connection settings.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Locale \|\| For selecting the language and locality.		\| Locale \|\| For selecting the language and locality.
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	\| Pointer \|\| For changing the size, shape, and color of the mouse pointer and busy pointer.		\| Pointer \|\| For changing the size, shape, and color of the mouse pointer and busy pointer.
	\|-		\|-
	\| PopupMenu \|\| .		\| PopupMenu \|\| For changing the look and feel of pop-up menus.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Printer \|\| For specifying the printer driver that matches your printer and for specifying options, such as paper size and margin width.		\| Printer \|\| For specifying the printer driver that matches your printer and for specifying options, such as paper size and margin width.
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	\| PrinterPS \|\| For controlling output to a PostScript printer.		\| PrinterPS \|\| For controlling output to a PostScript printer.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ScreenBlanker \|\| .		\| ScreenBlanker \|\| For selecting a screen saver.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ScreenMode \|\| For choosing a different monitor display mode.		\| ScreenMode \|\| For choosing a different monitor display mode.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Screens \|\| .		\| Screens \|\| For managing public screens.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Serial \|\| For setting the specifications for the serial port, which is used to communicate through modems or networking systems.		\| Serial \|\| For setting the specifications for the serial port, which is used to communicate through modems or networking systems.
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	\| Time \|\| For setting the time and date.		\| Time \|\| For setting the time and date.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Timezone \|\| .		\| Timezone \|\| For selecting a time zone.
	\|-		\|-
	\| UBoot \|\| .		\| UBoot \|\| .
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	\| URL \|\| .		\| URL \|\| .
	\|-		\|-
			\| USB \|\| For changing the USB log options and attachment reporting.
	\| USB \|\| .
	\|-		\|-
	\| WBPattern \|\| For selecting or creating background patterns for the Workbench windows and screen.		\| WBPattern \|\| For selecting or creating background patterns for the Workbench windows and screen.
	\|-		\|-
			\| WBStartup \|\| For managing programs that are executed automatically when Amiga starts up.
	\| WBStartup \|\| .
	\|-		\|-
	\| Workbench \|\| .		\| Workbench \|\| .

Janne Peräaho: /* WBStartup Editor */

2021-01-31T14:58:42Z

WBStartup Editor

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	<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>		<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>

	[[File:WorkbenchFig5-13.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|WBStartup Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchFig5-13.png\|frame\|none\|WBStartup Preferences Editor Window]]

	== Workbench Editor ==		== Workbench Editor ==

Janne Peräaho: /* WBPattern Editor */

2021-01-31T14:58:32Z

WBPattern Editor

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	The WBPattern editor lets you change the background display of the screen and the Workbench and its windows. The WBPattern editor window is illustrated in Figure 5-12.		The WBPattern editor lets you change the background display of the screen and the Workbench and its windows. The WBPattern editor window is illustrated in Figure 5-12.

	[[File:WorkbenchFig5-12.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|WBPattern Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchFig5-12.png\|frame\|none\|WBPattern Preferences Editor Window]]

	The Placement cycle gadget lets you select the following for displaying a background:		The Placement cycle gadget lets you select the following for displaying a background:

Janne Peräaho: /* USB Editor */

2021-01-31T14:58:24Z

USB Editor

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	<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>		<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>

	[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigUSBEditor.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|USB Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigUSBEditor.png\|frame\|none\|USB Preferences Editor Window]]

	== WBPattern Editor ==		== WBPattern Editor ==

Janne Peräaho: /* URL Editor */

2021-01-31T14:58:17Z

URL Editor

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	<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>		<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>

	[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigURLEditor.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|URL Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigURLEditor.png\|frame\|none\|URL Preferences Editor Window]]

	== USB Editor ==		== USB Editor ==

Janne Peräaho: /* Updates Editor */

2021-01-31T14:58:09Z

Updates Editor

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	<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>		<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>

	[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigUpdatesEditor.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|Updates Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigUpdatesEditor.png\|frame\|none\|Updates Preferences Editor Window]]

	== URL Editor ==		== URL Editor ==

Janne Peräaho: /* UBoot Editor */

2021-01-31T14:58:02Z

UBoot Editor

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	<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>		<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>

	[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigUBootEditor.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|UBoot Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigUBootEditor.png\|frame\|none\|UBoot Preferences Editor Window]]

	== Updates Editor ==		== Updates Editor ==

Janne Peräaho: /* Timezone Editor */

2021-01-31T14:57:53Z

Timezone Editor

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	<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>		<span style="color: red;">Missing description.</span>

	[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigTimezoneEditor.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|Timezone Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchPreferencesFigTimezoneEditor.png\|frame\|none\|Timezone Preferences Editor Window]]

	== UBoot Editor ==		== UBoot Editor ==

Janne Peräaho: /* Time Editor */

2021-01-31T14:57:45Z

Time Editor

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	The Time editor lets you set the date and time on your system. Figure 5-11 illustrates the Time Preferences editor window.		The Time editor lets you set the date and time on your system. Figure 5-11 illustrates the Time Preferences editor window.

	[[File:WorkbenchFig5-11.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|Time Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchFig5-11.png\|frame\|none\|Time Preferences Editor Window]]

	To set the date:		To set the date:

Janne Peräaho: /* Sound Editor */

2021-01-31T14:57:35Z

Sound Editor

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	The Sound editor lets you determine the type of sound and sound attributes produced by your Amiga. The Amiga can flash the screen and/or issue a beep to signal of an application prompt or error in processing. The Sound editor window is illustrated in Figure 5-10.		The Sound editor lets you determine the type of sound and sound attributes produced by your Amiga. The Amiga can flash the screen and/or issue a beep to signal of an application prompt or error in processing. The Sound editor window is illustrated in Figure 5-10.

	[[File:WorkbenchFig5-10.png\|frame\|~~center~~\|Sound Preferences Editor Window]]		[[File:WorkbenchFig5-10.png\|frame\|none\|Sound Preferences Editor Window]]

	{{Note\|Your Amiga or monitor must be equipped with speakers for it to make sound. Consult your hardware documentation or Amiga dealer for information on connecting speakers.}}		{{Note\|Your Amiga or monitor must be equipped with speakers for it to make sound. Consult your hardware documentation or Amiga dealer for information on connecting speakers.}}