Configuring Workbench and AmigaOS - Revision history

Daniel Hutchinson: /* The Save/Use/Test concept */

2014-11-03T21:01:08Z

The Save/Use/Test concept

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	This will cancel any modification you did since the program was opened. Changes will be reverted and the program will close.		This will cancel any modification you did since the program was opened. Changes will be reverted and the program will close.

			== Preferences==
⚫	[[Workbench/Prefs\|Prefs]] - List of all the preferences programs you can use

		⚫	[[Workbench/Prefs\|Prefs]] - List of all the preferences programs you can use to configure AmigaOS

Daniel Hutchinson: /* List of all the preferences programs you can use */

2014-11-03T21:00:11Z

List of all the preferences programs you can use

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	== List of all the preferences programs you can use ==		[[Workbench/Prefs\|Prefs]] - List of all the preferences programs you can use

	[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga

	[[Workbench/Prefs/amigainput\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks

	[[Workbench/Prefs/asl\|ASL]] - Allows for control over file requesters

	[[Workbench/Prefs/compatibility\|Compatibility]] - Manages the 68K Just-in-time compiler settings

	[[Workbench/Prefs/console\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell

	[[Workbench/Prefs/deficons\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow behaviour of default icons

	[[Workbench/Prefs/dos\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings

	[[Workbench/Prefs/font\|Font]] - Controls Font selection for Workbench, Screens, and Windows

	[[Workbench/Prefs/gui\|GUI]] - Used to control the look and feel of various elements of the AmigaOS 4 interface

	[[Workbench/Prefs/input\|Input]] - Controls the settings for the keyboard and mouse

	[[Workbench/Prefs/internet\|Internet]] - Contains settings for the computer's network connections

	[[Workbench/Prefs/locale\|Locale]] - Sets the user's preferred languages

	[[Workbench/Prefs/notifications\|Notifications]] - Controls the behaviour of Ringhio, the AmigaOS 4.1 pop-up notification system

	[[Workbench/Prefs/palette\|Palette]] - Allows the user to adjust certain colours used for some on-screen elements

	[[Workbench/Prefs/Picasso96Mode\|Picasso96Mode]] - Advanced controls for creating and modifying graphics modes

	[[Workbench/Prefs/pointer\|Pointer]] - Allows editing of the mouse pointer's image

	[[Workbench/Prefs/popupmenu\|PopupMenu]] - Settings controlling the look and behaviour of the system's pop-up menus

	[[Workbench/Prefs/printer\|Printer]] -

	[[Workbench/Prefs/printergfx\|PrinterGfx]] -

	[[Workbench/Prefs/printerps\|PrinterPS]] -

	[[Workbench/Prefs/screenblanker\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker

	[[Workbench/Prefs/ScreenMode\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth

	[[Workbench/Prefs/screens\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications

	[[Workbench/Prefs/serial\|Serial]] - Sets the default settings for the serial port

	[[Workbench/Prefs/time\|Time]] - Allows the user to set the system's time and date

	[[Workbench/Prefs/timezone\|Timezone]] - Allows the user to set their current timezone and Daylight Saving Time preferences

	[[Workbench/Prefs/uboot\|UBoot]] - Advanced settings concerning the computer's initial booting system

	[[Workbench/Prefs/usb\|USB]] - Contains USB preferences and information

	[[Workbench/Prefs/wbpattern\|WBPattern]] - Settings for the background of the Workbench screen and directory windows

	[[Workbench/Prefs/wbstartup\|WBStartup]] - Controls which programs are launched when Workbench starts

	[[Workbench/Prefs/workbench\|Workbench]] - Settings which control certain aspects of the Workbench's behaviour

Rob Cranley: /* Configuring through the User-startup */

2014-01-31T17:03:17Z

Configuring through the User-startup

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	It is optional but it is always used by the user as it is an easy way to add custom settings to the system.		It is optional but it is always used by the user as it is an easy way to add custom settings to the system.

	The [[UserDoc:System_Scripts#startup-sequence\|startup-sequence]] is so critical for the ~~good~~ ~~start~~ of the operating system that it is recommended to never modify it. ~~On the contrary~~, ~~the user~~ can edit the [[UserDoc:System_Scripts#user-startup\|user-startup]] to start ~~his~~ own programs or set ~~his~~ own settings.		The [[UserDoc:System_Scripts#startup-sequence\|startup-sequence]] is so critical for the correct starting of the operating system that it is recommended to never modify it. Instead, users can edit the [[UserDoc:System_Scripts#user-startup\|user-startup]] to start their own programs or set their own settings.

	As an example, if you want to create an ~~assignation~~ each time you boot AmigaOS just add the following line to your user-startup:		As an example, if you want to create an assign each time you boot AmigaOS, just add the following line to your user-startup:

	''Assign myassign: Disk:mydirectory''		''Assign myassign: Disk:mydirectory''

Philippe Ferrucci: /* Configuring through the User-startup */

2013-01-12T23:04:26Z

Configuring through the User-startup

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	== Configuring through the User-startup ==		== Configuring through the User-startup ==

			The user-startup is a simple AmigaDOS script containing commands that will be executed everytime AmigaOS starts.
			It is optional but it is always used by the user as it is an easy way to add custom settings to the system.

			The [[UserDoc:System_Scripts#startup-sequence\|startup-sequence]] is so critical for the good start of the operating system that it is recommended to never modify it. On the contrary, the user can edit the [[UserDoc:System_Scripts#user-startup\|user-startup]] to start his own programs or set his own settings.

			As an example, if you want to create an assignation each time you boot AmigaOS just add the following line to your user-startup:

			''Assign myassign: Disk:mydirectory''

	== Configuring through the Devs:... ==		== Configuring through the Devs:... ==

Philippe Ferrucci: /* The Save/Use/Test concept */

2012-12-29T16:27:15Z

The Save/Use/Test concept

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	[[File:Save-use-test-cancel.png\|frame\|Buttons at the bottom of the preferences programs]]		[[File:Save-use-test-cancel.png\|frame\|Buttons at the bottom of the preferences programs]]
	In AmigaOS you can modify some settings and test them '''without''' storing the modifications on disk. This is very handy because you can modify a lot of settings but you can always go back very easily to your saved configuration. You don't need to keep a list of all the changes you do and there is no fear you break something.		In AmigaOS you can modify some settings and test them '''without''' storing the modifications on disk. This is very handy because you can modify a lot of settings but you can always go back very easily to your saved configuration. You don't need to keep a list of all the changes you do and there is no fear you break something.
	When you want to cancel all your tests, just restart the system and you ~~are~~ ~~again~~		When you want to cancel all your tests, just restart the system and you automatically restore the previous (correct) settings.
			This way it's up to the user to decide when the settings will be saved. The operating system will never store modifications by itself.

	~~All~~ preferences programs have ~~these~~ 4 buttons (if possible) ~~which act like this~~:		To reflect this mechanism all preferences programs have the following 4 buttons (if possible):

	* Save		* Save

Philippe Ferrucci at 21:48, 9 December 2012

2012-12-09T21:48:00Z

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	[[Category:Workbench]][[Category:Preferences]]		[[Category:Workbench]][[Category:Preferences]]
	AmigaOS and the Workbench comes with a suite of program preferences to adjust Sound, Graphics, Text, Display, Font settings and more.		AmigaOS and the Workbench comes with a suite of program preferences to adjust Sound, Graphics, Text, Display, Font settings and more.

			== Configuring through the User-startup ==

			== Configuring through the Devs:... ==

	== The Save/Use/Test concept==		== The Save/Use/Test concept==

Philippe Ferrucci at 21:38, 9 December 2012

2012-12-09T21:38:25Z

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	AmigaOS and the Workbench comes with a suite of program preferences to adjust Sound, Graphics, Text, Display, Font settings and more.		AmigaOS and the Workbench comes with a suite of program preferences to adjust Sound, Graphics, Text, Display, Font settings and more.

			== The Save/Use/Test concept==

			[[File:Save-use-test-cancel.png\|frame\|Buttons at the bottom of the preferences programs]]
	Here are the preferences programs that are available in AmigaOS 4.x:
			In AmigaOS you can modify some settings and test them '''without''' storing the modifications on disk. This is very handy because you can modify a lot of settings but you can always go back very easily to your saved configuration. You don't need to keep a list of all the changes you do and there is no fear you break something.
			When you want to cancel all your tests, just restart the system and you are again

			All preferences programs have these 4 buttons (if possible) which act like this:

			* Save
			This will save on disk the current settings so they will become permanent. The preferences program will also close.

			* Use
			When you click this button, the current settings will be applied on the system but ''not saved'' on disk. The preferences program will also close.

			* Test
			This button will apply the current settings but the program will stay open. This way you can immediately see the result of your settings and you can modify them again and do another test.

			* Cancel
			This will cancel any modification you did since the program was opened. Changes will be reverted and the program will close.

			== List of all the preferences programs you can use ==

	[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga		[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga

Philippe Ferrucci at 18:27, 9 December 2012

2012-12-09T18:27:50Z

Philippe Ferrucci at 14:23, 9 December 2012

2012-12-09T14:23:43Z

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	[[~~amigaos41ahi~~\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga		[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga

	[[amigaos41amigainput\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks		[[amigaos41amigainput\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks
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	[[amigaos41screenblanker\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker		[[amigaos41screenblanker\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker

	[[~~amigaos41screenmode~~\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth		[[Workbench/Prefs/ScreenMode\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth

	[[amigaos41screens\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications		[[amigaos41screens\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications

Steven Solie at 20:06, 29 June 2012

2012-06-29T20:06:08Z

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	[[amigaos41console\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell		[[amigaos41console\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell

	[[amigaos41deficons\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow ~~behavour~~ of default icons		[[amigaos41deficons\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow behaviour of default icons

	[[amigaos41dos\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings		[[amigaos41dos\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings

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	This will cancel any modification you did since the program was opened. Changes will be reverted and the program will close.		This will cancel any modification you did since the program was opened. Changes will be reverted and the program will close.

	== List of all the preferences programs you can use ==		[[Workbench/Prefs\|Prefs]] - List of all the preferences programs you can use

	[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga

	[[Workbench/Prefs/amigainput\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks

	[[Workbench/Prefs/asl\|ASL]] - Allows for control over file requesters

	[[Workbench/Prefs/compatibility\|Compatibility]] - Manages the 68K Just-in-time compiler settings

	[[Workbench/Prefs/console\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell

	[[Workbench/Prefs/deficons\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow behaviour of default icons

	[[Workbench/Prefs/dos\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings

	[[Workbench/Prefs/font\|Font]] - Controls Font selection for Workbench, Screens, and Windows

	[[Workbench/Prefs/gui\|GUI]] - Used to control the look and feel of various elements of the AmigaOS 4 interface

	[[Workbench/Prefs/input\|Input]] - Controls the settings for the keyboard and mouse

	[[Workbench/Prefs/internet\|Internet]] - Contains settings for the computer's network connections

	[[Workbench/Prefs/locale\|Locale]] - Sets the user's preferred languages

	[[Workbench/Prefs/notifications\|Notifications]] - Controls the behaviour of Ringhio, the AmigaOS 4.1 pop-up notification system

	[[Workbench/Prefs/palette\|Palette]] - Allows the user to adjust certain colours used for some on-screen elements

	[[Workbench/Prefs/Picasso96Mode\|Picasso96Mode]] - Advanced controls for creating and modifying graphics modes

	[[Workbench/Prefs/pointer\|Pointer]] - Allows editing of the mouse pointer's image

	[[Workbench/Prefs/popupmenu\|PopupMenu]] - Settings controlling the look and behaviour of the system's pop-up menus

	[[Workbench/Prefs/printer\|Printer]] -

	[[Workbench/Prefs/printergfx\|PrinterGfx]] -

	[[Workbench/Prefs/printerps\|PrinterPS]] -

	[[Workbench/Prefs/screenblanker\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker

	[[Workbench/Prefs/ScreenMode\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth

	[[Workbench/Prefs/screens\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications

	[[Workbench/Prefs/serial\|Serial]] - Sets the default settings for the serial port

	[[Workbench/Prefs/time\|Time]] - Allows the user to set the system's time and date

	[[Workbench/Prefs/timezone\|Timezone]] - Allows the user to set their current timezone and Daylight Saving Time preferences

	[[Workbench/Prefs/uboot\|UBoot]] - Advanced settings concerning the computer's initial booting system

	[[Workbench/Prefs/usb\|USB]] - Contains USB preferences and information

	[[Workbench/Prefs/wbpattern\|WBPattern]] - Settings for the background of the Workbench screen and directory windows

	[[Workbench/Prefs/wbstartup\|WBStartup]] - Controls which programs are launched when Workbench starts

	[[Workbench/Prefs/workbench\|Workbench]] - Settings which control certain aspects of the Workbench's behaviour

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	[[~~amigaos41ahi~~\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga		[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga

	[[amigaos41amigainput\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks		[[amigaos41amigainput\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks
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	[[amigaos41screenblanker\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker		[[amigaos41screenblanker\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker

	[[~~amigaos41screenmode~~\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth		[[Workbench/Prefs/ScreenMode\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth

	[[amigaos41screens\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications		[[amigaos41screens\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications

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	[[amigaos41console\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell		[[amigaos41console\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell

	[[amigaos41deficons\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow ~~behavour~~ of default icons		[[amigaos41deficons\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow behaviour of default icons

	[[amigaos41dos\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings		[[amigaos41dos\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings

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	[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga		[[Workbench/Prefs/AHI\|AHI]] (Audio Hardware Interface) - Allows for control over the audio functions of your Amiga

	[[~~amigaos41amigainput~~\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks		[[Workbench/Prefs/amigainput\|AmigaInput]] - Setup for gamepads and joysticks

	[[~~amigaos41asl~~\|ASL]] - Allows for control over file requesters		[[Workbench/Prefs/asl\|ASL]] - Allows for control over file requesters

	[[~~amigaos41compatibility~~\|Compatibility]] - Manages the 68K Just-in-time compiler settings		[[Workbench/Prefs/compatibility\|Compatibility]] - Manages the 68K Just-in-time compiler settings

	[[~~amigaos41console~~\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell		[[Workbench/Prefs/console\|Console]] - Controls the settings for the Amiga Shell

	[[~~amigaos41deficons~~\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow behaviour of default icons		[[Workbench/Prefs/deficons\|DefIcons]] - Interface to allow behaviour of default icons

	[[~~amigaos41dos~~\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings		[[Workbench/Prefs/dos\|DOS]] - Manages DOS settings

	[[~~amigaos41font~~\|Font]] - Controls Font selection for Workbench, Screens, and Windows		[[Workbench/Prefs/font\|Font]] - Controls Font selection for Workbench, Screens, and Windows

	[[~~amigaos41gui~~\|GUI]] - Used to control the look and feel of various elements of the AmigaOS 4 interface		[[Workbench/Prefs/gui\|GUI]] - Used to control the look and feel of various elements of the AmigaOS 4 interface

	[[~~amigaos41input~~\|Input]] - Controls the settings for the keyboard and mouse		[[Workbench/Prefs/input\|Input]] - Controls the settings for the keyboard and mouse

	[[~~amigaos41internet~~\|Internet]] - Contains settings for the computer's network connections		[[Workbench/Prefs/internet\|Internet]] - Contains settings for the computer's network connections

	[[~~amigaos41locale~~\|Locale]] - Sets the user's preferred languages		[[Workbench/Prefs/locale\|Locale]] - Sets the user's preferred languages

	[[~~amigaos41notifications~~\|Notifications]] - Controls the behaviour of Ringhio, the AmigaOS 4.1 pop-up notification system		[[Workbench/Prefs/notifications\|Notifications]] - Controls the behaviour of Ringhio, the AmigaOS 4.1 pop-up notification system

	[[~~amigaos41palette~~\|Palette]] - Allows the user to adjust certain colours used for some on-screen elements		[[Workbench/Prefs/palette\|Palette]] - Allows the user to adjust certain colours used for some on-screen elements

	[[~~amigaos41Picasso96Mode~~\|Picasso96Mode]] - Advanced controls for creating and modifying graphics modes		[[Workbench/Prefs/Picasso96Mode\|Picasso96Mode]] - Advanced controls for creating and modifying graphics modes

	[[~~amigaos41pointer~~\|Pointer]] - Allows editing of the mouse pointer's image		[[Workbench/Prefs/pointer\|Pointer]] - Allows editing of the mouse pointer's image

	[[~~amigaos41popupmenu~~\|PopupMenu]] - Settings controlling the look and behaviour of the system's pop-up menus		[[Workbench/Prefs/popupmenu\|PopupMenu]] - Settings controlling the look and behaviour of the system's pop-up menus

	[[~~amigaos41printer~~\|Printer]] -		[[Workbench/Prefs/printer\|Printer]] -

	[[~~amigaos41printergfx~~\|PrinterGfx]] -		[[Workbench/Prefs/printergfx\|PrinterGfx]] -

	[[~~amigaos41printerps~~\|PrinterPS]] -		[[Workbench/Prefs/printerps\|PrinterPS]] -

	[[~~amigaos41screenblanker~~\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker		[[Workbench/Prefs/screenblanker\|ScreenBlanker]] - Preferences for the system's screen saver / screen blanker

	[[Workbench/Prefs/ScreenMode\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth		[[Workbench/Prefs/ScreenMode\|ScreenMode]] - Settings for screen resolution and colour depth

	[[~~amigaos41screens~~\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications		[[Workbench/Prefs/screens\|Screens]] - Allows the setting up and control of custom screens for applications

	[[~~amigaos41serial~~\|Serial]] - Sets the default settings for the serial port		[[Workbench/Prefs/serial\|Serial]] - Sets the default settings for the serial port

	[[~~amigaos41time~~\|Time]] - Allows the user to set the system's time and date		[[Workbench/Prefs/time\|Time]] - Allows the user to set the system's time and date

	[[~~amigaos41timezone~~\|Timezone]] - Allows the user to set their current timezone and Daylight Saving Time preferences		[[Workbench/Prefs/timezone\|Timezone]] - Allows the user to set their current timezone and Daylight Saving Time preferences

	[[~~amigaos41uboot~~\|UBoot]] - Advanced settings concerning the computer's initial booting system		[[Workbench/Prefs/uboot\|UBoot]] - Advanced settings concerning the computer's initial booting system

	[[~~amigaos41usb~~\|USB]] - Contains USB preferences and information		[[Workbench/Prefs/usb\|USB]] - Contains USB preferences and information

	[[~~amigaos41wbpattern~~\|WBPattern]] - Settings for the background of the Workbench screen and directory windows		[[Workbench/Prefs/wbpattern\|WBPattern]] - Settings for the background of the Workbench screen and directory windows

	[[~~amigaos41wbstartup~~\|WBStartup]] - Controls which programs are launched when Workbench starts		[[Workbench/Prefs/wbstartup\|WBStartup]] - Controls which programs are launched when Workbench starts

	[[~~amigaos41workbench~~\|Workbench]] - Settings which control certain aspects of the Workbench's behaviour		[[Workbench/Prefs/workbench\|Workbench]] - Settings which control certain aspects of the Workbench's behaviour