Using the Workbench - Revision history

Rob Cranley: More detail in closing drawers section.

2012-07-24T12:27:44Z

More detail in closing drawers section.

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	In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [[Window_Menu_-_Show...\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.		In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [[Window_Menu_-_Show...\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.

	To close the window, select [[Window_Menu_-_Close\|Close]] in the Window menu or press '''AMIGA+K'' (see [[Using_the_keyboard_to_control_Workbench\|keystrokes]] for a list of useful keyboard shortcuts).		To close the window, click on its close gadget (located in the top left corner of the window), select [[Window_Menu_-_Close\|Close]] in the Window menu or press ''Right AMIGA+K'' (see [[Using_the_keyboard_to_control_Workbench\|keystrokes]] for a list of useful keyboard shortcuts).

Rob Cranley: Rearranged files in drawers description to improve grammar; added a little more detail.

2012-07-24T11:53:26Z

Rearranged files in drawers description to improve grammar; added a little more detail.

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	The Workbench screen itself is identified by the Amiga Workbench title bar located along the top border of the display. The title bar also displays the number of bytes of graphics memory and other memory currently available. You can change which pieces of information are displayed in the title bar; this is done in the Workbench preferences program in your Prefs drawer, where also other useful adjustments can be made to the way your Workbench operates.		The Workbench screen itself is identified by the Amiga Workbench title bar located along the top border of the display. The title bar also displays the number of bytes of graphics memory and other memory currently available. You can change which pieces of information are displayed in the title bar; this is done in the Workbench preferences program in your Prefs drawer, where also other useful adjustments can be made to the way your Workbench operates.

	When you boot your Amiga, the Workbench root window contains icons for any ~~disk~~ present in the system (including removable disks), the Ram Disk, and any other icons determined by your system configuration.		When you boot your Amiga, the Workbench root window contains icons for any disks present in the system (including removable disks), the Ram Disk, and any other icons determined by your system configuration.

	If you press the right mouse button, the title bar will show all available [[Using_the_Workbench_menus\|menus]].		If you press the right mouse button, the title bar will show all available [[Using_the_Workbench_menus\|menus]].
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	A Drawer displays the content of a directory or folder stored on your computer.		A Drawer displays the content of a directory or folder stored on your computer.

	By default, ~~are~~ shown here all ~~files with~~ an associated icon file. The icon is the little image you actually see. To open a file, double-click its icon.		By default, the files shown here all have an associated icon file. The icon is the little image you actually see. To open a file, double-click its icon. Files without an associated icon are normally hidden.

	In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [[Window_Menu_-_Show...\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.		In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [[Window_Menu_-_Show...\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.

Richard Lake at 22:31, 30 May 2012

2012-05-30T22:31:59Z

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			[[Category:Workbench]]
	There are two primary means of interacting with icons or files on the Workbench, those sat on the Workbench screen, also known as the Desktop, and those sat in Drawers.		There are two primary means of interacting with icons or files on the Workbench, those sat on the Workbench screen, also known as the Desktop, and those sat in Drawers.

Richard Lake at 23:04, 29 May 2012

2012-05-29T23:04:35Z

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	By default, are shown here all files with an associated icon file. The icon is the little image you actually see. To open a file, double-click its icon.		By default, are shown here all files with an associated icon file. The icon is the little image you actually see. To open a file, double-click its icon.

	In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [Window_Menu_-_Show...\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.		In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [[Window_Menu_-_Show...\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.

	To close the window, select [[Window_Menu_-_Close\|Close]] in the Window menu or press '''AMIGA+K'' (see [[Using_the_keyboard_to_control_Workbench\|keystrokes]] for a list of useful keyboard shortcuts).		To close the window, select [[Window_Menu_-_Close\|Close]] in the Window menu or press '''AMIGA+K'' (see [[Using_the_keyboard_to_control_Workbench\|keystrokes]] for a list of useful keyboard shortcuts).

Richard Lake at 23:04, 29 May 2012

2012-05-29T23:04:17Z

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	By default, are shown here all files with an associated icon file. The icon is the little image you actually see. To open a file, double-click its icon.		By default, are shown here all files with an associated icon file. The icon is the little image you actually see. To open a file, double-click its icon.

	In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [~~[Show All Files~~\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.		In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [Window_Menu_-_Show...\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.

	To close the window, select [[Window_Menu_-_Close\|Close]] in the Window menu or press '''AMIGA+K'' (see [[Using_the_keyboard_to_control_Workbench\|keystrokes]] for a list of useful keyboard shortcuts).		To close the window, select [[Window_Menu_-_Close\|Close]] in the Window menu or press '''AMIGA+K'' (see [[Using_the_keyboard_to_control_Workbench\|keystrokes]] for a list of useful keyboard shortcuts).

Richard Lake at 20:46, 29 May 2012

2012-05-29T20:46:52Z

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			'''Drawers'''
	[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|Drawers]]

			A Drawer displays the content of a directory or folder stored on your computer.

			By default, are shown here all files with an associated icon file. The icon is the little image you actually see. To open a file, double-click its icon.

			In order to display all files (i.e. even those without an icon), select [[Show All Files\|Show All Files]] in the Window menu.

			To close the window, select [[Window_Menu_-_Close\|Close]] in the Window menu or press '''AMIGA+K'' (see [[Using_the_keyboard_to_control_Workbench\|keystrokes]] for a list of useful keyboard shortcuts).

Richard Lake at 20:44, 29 May 2012

2012-05-29T20:44:36Z

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	[[Workbench Screen~~\|Workbench Screen]]~~		'''Workbench Screen'''

			The Workbench screen is the primary visual component of your system. Its main element is the Workbench root window; it can be either a normal window, or, more commonly used, a backdrop window, in which case the window frame vanishes, and its content is displayed directly on the Workbench background. Nevertheless, it is actually still technically a window. In either case, the role of the root window is the same: icons and other windows appear on it.

			The Workbench screen itself is identified by the Amiga Workbench title bar located along the top border of the display. The title bar also displays the number of bytes of graphics memory and other memory currently available. You can change which pieces of information are displayed in the title bar; this is done in the Workbench preferences program in your Prefs drawer, where also other useful adjustments can be made to the way your Workbench operates.

			When you boot your Amiga, the Workbench root window contains icons for any disk present in the system (including removable disks), the Ram Disk, and any other icons determined by your system configuration.

			If you press the right mouse button, the title bar will show all available [[Using_the_Workbench_menus\|menus]].


	[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|Drawers]]		[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|Drawers]]

Richard Lake: moved Using the Workbench windows to Using the Workbench

2012-05-29T20:41:04Z

moved Using the Workbench windows to Using the Workbench

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(No difference)

Richard Lake at 20:40, 29 May 2012

2012-05-29T20:40:50Z

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	There are two primary means of interacting with icons or files on the Workbench, those sat on the Desktop and those in Drawers.		There are two primary means of interacting with icons or files on the Workbench, those sat on the Workbench screen, also known as the Desktop, and those sat in Drawers.


	[[Workbench ~~- Desktop~~\|Workbench ~~Desktop~~]]		[[Workbench Screen\|Workbench Screen]]

	[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|Drawers]]		[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|Drawers]]

Richard Lake at 20:39, 29 May 2012

2012-05-29T20:39:36Z

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			There are two primary means of interacting with icons or files on the Workbench, those sat on the Desktop and those in Drawers.
	The first two window types are the Workbench itself. They are your primary means of interacting with the system.


	[[Workbench - ~~Root Window~~\|~~Root~~ ~~window~~]]		[[Workbench - Desktop\|Workbench Desktop]]

	[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|~~Drawer window~~]]		[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|Drawers]]


	The rest of the windows are opened by Workbench in specific situations where extra information or control is needed.


	[[Workbench_Menu_-_Execute_command\|Execute command window]]

	[[Icon_Menu_-_Information\|Information window]]

	[[Window_Menu_-_New_Drawer\|New drawer window]]

	[[Icon_Menu_-_Rename\|Rename window]]

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			There are two primary means of interacting with icons or files on the Workbench, those sat on the Desktop and those in Drawers.
	The first two window types are the Workbench itself. They are your primary means of interacting with the system.


	[[Workbench - ~~Root Window~~\|~~Root~~ ~~window~~]]		[[Workbench - Desktop\|Workbench Desktop]]

	[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|~~Drawer window~~]]		[[Workbench - Drawer Window\|Drawers]]


	The rest of the windows are opened by Workbench in specific situations where extra information or control is needed.


	[[Workbench_Menu_-_Execute_command\|Execute command window]]

	[[Icon_Menu_-_Information\|Information window]]

	[[Window_Menu_-_New_Drawer\|New drawer window]]

	[[Icon_Menu_-_Rename\|Rename window]]