6. Modules

6.1 How do I get multiple Wharfs/Pagers on the screen?

It's pretty easy. You just have to have the Wharf exist under several different names, and then configure each of them using its name. For example, if you make a link to Wharf called MyWharf (type man ln if you don't know how to make links), you would use lines like these in your  /GNUstep/Library/AfterStep/wharf file :

       *MyWharfAnimate
       *MyWharf "label" Icon.xpm Exec "something" something

Same for the Pager.

Note: Apparently, due to the way the Wharf configuration file parser works, links with names like Wharf2 (i.e. the same original name with characters appended to it) will not work: the parser will think you are referring to the original module and will get confused. You have to give each link a distinctive name.

6.2 How can I get ASclock to appear properly in Wharf?

First, you need AfterStep 0.98 beta 4 or later. These version have the MaxSwallow option. Then, add a command such as this to the wharf file or line (depending on whether you use .steprc):

         *Wharf asclock nil MaxSwallow "asclock" asclock -12 -shape &

You can omit the `-12' to be in 24 hour time.

6.3 How do I configure asclock to use fewer colors?

When installing, after executing configure, asclock configure should be lauched by default. Otherwise, go to the modules/asclock directory and do the following:

1. Execute sh configure
2. Several menus will appear, asking for the default language for dates (yes, you can change it!) and the number of colors used. There is one option to use 2-bit color, resulting in an asclock that uses only 4 colors, but still looks pretty good.
3. Done. Now go and compile asclock as usual.