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*****************************************************************
* SETBUFFERS v1.06 -- sets buffers for FileSystem Devices *
* Copyright (c) 1993 AUSTEX SOFTWARE. Freely Distributable. *
*****************************************************************
GETTING STARTED
SetBuffers is a simple tool for setting the amount of buffers
for each device in your system. It is a logical extension of
the addbuffers command.
This tool is designed to be used with KickStart v37.175 or
greater and WorkBench 2.04+.
USAGE
SetBuffers can be used from either the CLI or from WorkBench. There are
parameters that can be used to alter the operation of SetBuffers.
The default configuration is taken when no parameters are entered.
SETBUFFERS EDIT/S,USE/S,SAVE/S
EDIT (default)
This setting will open up a window for use in editing the buffer
parameters. (see EDITING)
SAVE
This option will save the current configuration as an environment
archive file. Saving the configuration will ensure that you have
it upon next reset using a standard startup-sequence.
USE
This option will take the current configuration and perform the
buffer changes if there are any. Currently, if an error occurs
when changing a buffer size, it is ignored.
WORKBENCH
SetBuffers may be used from the WorkBench. Double clicking on the
program icon will start the program and parse any options the
user has set. These options are the same as per the CLI.
Placing the icon in the WBStartup drawer on WorkBench would be
a logical place, but the buffer changes won't be made until this
time. For a faster startup-sequence the user would be better to
place a call to SetBuffers in the startup-sequence file just
before IPrefs, or more legally, in the user-startup file.
EDITING
The listview gadget in the edit window displays the current filesystem
devices in your setup. These devices are capable of buffer operation.
The first value to the right of the device name represents the current
buffer value assigned to that device. The number after the arrow
represents the value you wish to change the buffers to. This value can
be greater or smaller than the current value.
The value options on the far right in the edit window represent a
selection of possible values you may want to use. The top option named
"current", when selected, will cause no change to be made to the
device buffer. The last option "user" accepts a minimum of 2k and
only positive values to be entered. You may want to enter a value of
880 for a complete normal density disk buffer.
A total of the buffer values in shown in a text gadget. This is the
addition of values preferred for buffering.
After you have selected values and are finished editing, you may;
o Select the CANCEL gadget to ignore selections and exit or,
o Select "Save Settings" from the setting menu to save your values and/or
o Select USE to change the buffer settings.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to our beta-testers:
David Hughes (Kingaroy Software) and
Simon Spagnol.
DISTRIBUTION
SetBuffers may be freely distributed, as long as no charge is made other
than to cover time and copying costs. Fred Fish is given permission to
include SetBuffers in his PD disk library.
Other options may not be given without permission from AUSTEX SOFTWARE.
Bug reports, suggestions etc.....
AUSTEX SOFTWARE
P.O.BOX 48
KIRWAN, QUEENSLAND 4817
AUSTRALIA.
EMail: phsjs@marlin.jcu.edu.au
VERSIONS
o v1.00 - First version test.
o v1.02 - Minimum user selection fixed.
o v1.03 - Pre-release version.
o v1.04 - Release version.
o v1.05 - Fixed text format in listview gadget. Window enlarged.
o v1.06 - Restore function was not restoring 'current' options
correctly. Window zoom now looks at correct font height.