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Forward>>Motion
Patch for Risc OS 3 Filer
Works only with Filer version 1.64 in Risc OS 3.10
© Nick Jarman Sat, 19 Dec 1992
This software is in the public domain
Note
----
I have not tested this patch with Risc OS 3.11, I do not think it
will work since the address of the filer module may have changed (and
possibly its version number). If anyone can modify the 'FilerPatch'
program in the !NewFiler directory so that it works with Risc OS 3.11
I would be grateful if they would tell me what changes they have made
so I can update the program to work with both versions.
About the Program
-----------------
This application modifies the Filer module so that it will treat
directories whose names begin with ASCII character 160 as well as the
usual ! character, as applications. ASCII character 160 looks like a
normal space, and is obtained by pressing Alt and Space.
Once you have renamed your applications to begin with Alt-Space
instead of ! and modified the !Sprites files appropriately (see
below) the appearence of your directory viewers should be enhanced
considerably :-)
How to use it
-------------
The !NewFiler application just provides an interface to a program
which takes a copy of the Filer module from memory, patches a short
piece of code onto it and saves the resulting file to your disc.
Double click on !NewFiler and follow the instrctions in the window
that appears. Once you have finished, reboot your computer. To verify
that the updated Filer module has been loaded, press F12 and type
Modules
Filer should appear near the end of the list, and its position should
start with the digits 018 - something like this:
80 018420C4 01850184 Filer
++ +--+---+ +--+---+ +-+-+
| | | |
| | | +-----> Name
| | +--------------> Workspace
| +-----------------------> Position
+----------------------------> Number
If Filer appears further up in the module list and its position starts
with 038...
30 038E8570 01801724 Filer
...then the updated module has not been loaded. Make sure you
followed the instructions in !NewFiler's window correctly.
Once you have done this you will not need to run !NewFiler again. The
only file you need to keep on your disc is the one you have just
created - NewFiler. You can delete the !NewFiler application if you
like.
Modifying your applications
---------------------------
This is quite simple:
1) Rename the application so that it begins with Alt-Space instead
of !. If there is room, you may wish to put another Alt-Space
at the end of the name so that it stays central under the icon.
eg: Rename !Impress to _Impress_, where _ represents
Alt-Space
2) Load the application's !Sprites file, and MAKE A COPY OF its
sprite with the name you used in 1) above. If you just rename
the sprite, you will probably find that it doesn't appear on
the icon bar! Save the modified sprite file.
eg: Copy the sprite called !impress as _impress_ (again, _
represents Alt-Space)
3) That's it!
Versions
--------
V1.00 (released Fri,05 Mar 1993)
For Risc OS 3.10/Filer 1.64 only. Works reliably, tested for over 2
months with no problems.
Legal Stuff
-----------
'NEWFILER' refers to all files in the !NewFiler directory.
NEWFILER is in the public domain, but I (Nick Jarman) hold the
copyright to NEWFILER. You may copy and distribute RESIZER freely as
long as:
1) You do not charge for doing so, except to cover the cost of
media
2) You do not alter any part of NEWFILER
3) NEWFILER is copied in its entireity
I accept no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the
use of NEWFILER.
Directory contents:
!Help
!Run
!RunImage
!Sprites
FilerPatch
Sprites
Templates
The Author
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Snail mail: Nick Jarman
Grizedale College
Lancaster University
Lancs
LA1 4YU
UK
or: Nick Jarman
7 Cadet Way
Church Crookham
FLEET
Hants
GU13 0UG
Janet: csc329@lancaster.ac.uk