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- !AMFUtils 1.00 (23-Jun-92)
- ===========================
- Desktop Utilities
- =================
- AMFUtils is an application that is designed to fill the need for a range of
- desktop utilities that were not provided within RiscOs.It allows the saving
- of various files,the filetype setting of files,control of the mouse speed,
- greater control over files,screen redrawing and control over the sound
- system.
-
- Use
- ===
- Once loaded,pressing menu over the AMFUtils icon will reveal two
- options,Save and Utilities.It is from these two options that most of the
- utilities are available.From the save option,the ROM sprites,RAM sprites
- (these two are the sprites that are used to make icons),the system
- sprites,the CMOS RAM and the system font character definitions may be saved
- in the usual manner.For the system font character definitions,a start and
- end character must be given to determine which part of the font is saved.
-
- CMOS RAM files can be reloaded using AMFCmos,and the system font files can
- be reloaded either by double clicking on them,or by loading them into
- AMFFont,or a similar editor.
-
- From the utilities option,SetType will open a window of the same name,
- showing a filetype icon.Files dragged onto this icon will be given that
- filetype.The current filetype may be altered using the arrow icons (use
- SHIFT and CTRL to speed the movement up), or by entering a new value within
- the box provided.
-
- The Mouse speed option opens another window.From this,the current mouse
- speed may be temporarily set from between one to five using the top row of
- icons,permanently configured using the Configure icon,and reset to the
- configured value using the Reset icon.
-
- The File OSCLI option will open a window,whereonto files and directories may
- be dragged.Entering an OSCLI command (for example,DUMP,TYPE,WIPE,etc) into
- this window will perform that command to all files that are dragged onto the
- window.
-
- The Redraw option will redraw the entire screen.This is useful after an
- IconSprites command.
-
- Finally,the Volume option will open a window allowing the volume of the
- sound system to be set.Unfortunately,this will not work with some programs,
- for example SoundTracker routines that deliberately override this volume
- control.Test will produce an audible beep,Audio will switch the sound system
- on/off and Speakeer will switch on/off the internal speaker.Finally,the four
- numbered icons control the maximum number of voices in use.
-
- File Operations
- ===============
- A file,directory or application may be dragged onto the AMFUtils icon,and a
- menu will appear.This will offer a range of commands that may be applied to
- that file.To alter this commands,use Edit to examine the file
- <AMFUtils$Dir>.Defaults.Full instructions as to how to add new file
- operations are contained within this file.Suffice to say,the existing file
- operations are comprehensive,and cover most of the standard file types,
- providing a wide range of options.
-
- Versions
- ========
- 1.00 Original version.
-
- Source
- ======
- This version of AMFUtils was originally supplied as part of a software
- package,namely the AMF the Doomwatcher Collection Part II.It should not be
- distributed separately from this package,although it may be separated for
- the personal use of the owner,so long as it is not passed on to others in
- this form.
-
- Copyright
- =========
- This version of AMFUtils is not Public Domain.It may be distributed as
- Public Domain only by those who are licensed so to do,with the terms of this
- license and the official distributor for this version to be found as part of
- the general information supplied with this software collection.No part of
- this software may be used in any other program,whether commercial or public
- domain,without my prior written consent,though any files created by this
- software are not bound by this condition.This software may not be
- distributed for a profit,save that required to cover packaging and media
- costs,nor may it be distributed by an unlicensed person or company.Copyright
- (©) is retained by the author,who may be contacted at the address beneath.No
- liability can be accepted by the author for any loss or damage arising from
- use or misuse of this software.
-
- Addresses
- =========
- Should you wish to contact the author of this software,make any constructive
- comments or suggestions,report any errors or bugs,or make any donations (all
- cheques being made payable to A.M.Flintham),write to the address beneath:
-
- AMF the Doomwatcher,
- The Monastery of Doomwatcher Monks,
- 50 Burlington Way,
- Mickleover,
- Derby.
- DE3 5BD
-