MorphOS Library - User contributions [en]

Shell Commands/RequestChoice

2016-07-08T20:11:11Z

Boot wb:

'''RequestChoice''' - Asks for input via a requester

TITLE/A, BODY/A, GADGETS/A/M, PUBSCREEN/K,TYPE/K,TIMEOUT=TIMEOUTSECS/K/N
<nowiki>
TITLE - Title string of the requester
BODY - Body string of the requester
Linefeeds can be embedded using *N
GADGETS - Gadgets of the requester (see below)
The gadget labels are separated with spaces
PUBSCREEN - Optional: name of the publicscreen to use
TYPE - Type of the requester (not implemented yet)
TIMEOUT - Time in seconds to cancel the requester</nowiki>
The number of the selected gadget is printed as a result to the console.
For evaluation in a script file, you can redirect this output
into an environment variable. If the requester cannot be opened,
the command generates a return code of 20.

The PUBSCREEN argument allows the requester to open its window on a public screen.

Example:
<nowiki>
MorphOS:> RequestChoice >ENV:rcnum "New Title" "This is my requester*NSelect a gadget" "OK" "Maybe" "Cancel"</nowiki>
ENV:rcnum contains 1, 2 or 0 respectively after a gadget is selected. The script can use this value to control its later execution.

Note that whatever the name or number of gadgets specified the first gadget always returns a 1, the second gadget returns a 2, etc, and the final gadget returns a 0.

Example script:
<nowiki>
RequestChoice >ENV:rcnum "Shutdown Requester" "Press enter to shutdown or wait 10s to cancel." "Shutdown" "Reboot" "Cancel" TYPE=1 TIMEOUT=10
If $rcnum EQ 1
ShutDown
Quit
EndIf
If $rcnum EQ 2
Reboot
Quit
EndIf
If $rcnum EQ 0
; User cancelled shutdown procedure
Quit
Endif
</nowiki>

Shell Commands/RequestChoice

2016-07-08T17:48:34Z

Boot wb: Clarify the values returned by requestchoice

Applications/Apdf

2015-06-19T19:23:00Z

Boot wb:

== Description ==

A PDF viewer, based upon the open source application XPDF 3.01.
This viewer supports PDF files versions 1.5 and below.

Largely superceded by [[Applications/Vpdf | Vpdf]].

== Usage ==

Apdf can be launched from Ambient or from the command line.

When launched without specifying a pdf file (for example by double-clicking the application icon) a file requester is generated for the user to specify the document to open.

Once launched, the document is displayed in a simple viewer window with zooming controls, text search functions and selection tool available through the gadgets at the bottom of the window.

Apdf supports PDF forms, and can save the content of completed pdf forms using the fdf file format (used to export form data to stand-alone files that can be imported back into the corresponding PDF interactive form.)

First Steps Using MorphOS

2015-05-25T11:19:53Z

Boot wb: /* Assigns */

= Booting MorphOS for the first time =

After installation, power on your computer to boot into your new installation of MorphOS.

Once the boot process has completed, you will see a screen similar to that pictured below (it may look slightly different depending upon your monitor's resolution).

[Picture: MorphOS desktop - fresh installation]

= Interacting with your system =

== Keyboard and Mouse ==

In MorphOS, in common with most desktop operating systems, the mouse and keyboard are the primary means of user interaction with the system.

Two mouse buttons are used by default:

* The left mouse button (LMB) is used to select or activate;
* The right mouse button (RMB) is used for accessing menus.

Scrolling and unidirectional mouse wheels are also supported out-of-the-box.

=== Interaction when using an Apple laptop or single-buttoned mouse ===

All supported Apple laptops offer only a single mouse-button, which is used by MorphOS as the LMB. As accessing menus is an integral part of using MorphOS and compatible software, the missing RMB must therefore be made available.

In order to follow this guide it is recommended that, if using an Apple laptop, you have a USB two-button mouse connected.

To find out more about emulating the RMB on Apple laptops see [[Utilities/Commodities | Shiftclick]].

=== Conventions used to describe mouse actions in this guide ===

* Where the term 'double-click' is used, this refers to clicking the left mouse button twice in quick succession and releasing;
* Where the term 'drag' is used this refers to keeping the left mouse button depressed whilst moving the mouse pointer;
* Where the term 'lasso' is used this refers to drawing a box around one or more items by dragging on an empty area of screen/window;
* Activation and navigation through menus is expressed as: RMB > [Menu heading] > [menu entry].

= The Screen =

The current screen contains Ambient, MorphOS default desktop environment which launches upon booting.

The strip along the top of the screen containing text and small icons is called the screenbar.

== The Screenbar ==

The Screenbar displays the currently selected application name on the left (currently Ambient).

The right-hand most icon is the 'screen-depth' gadget, which is used to navigate between screens when multiple screens are open.

Between these two are a clock and some small, colourful and surprisingly tasty icons. These icons are called screenbar modules, and are generally used to display useful information (such as battery state, date and time, memory usage, etc) or provide quick access to useful functions (such as ejecting the optical drive, or adjusting audio output volume).

Notes: From a fresh installation, MorphOS boots with one screen open, however supports as many screens as can be created in graphics memory. Each connected monitor can display one screen at any one time, with the user able to select which screen is displayed on the monitor using the screen depth gadget.

== System Menus ==

System menus appear on the screenbar when the RMB is held.

* Menus and submenus can be expanded by hovering the mouse pointer over the heading;
* Individual menu items are activated by hovering over them and releasing the RMB;
* Multiple menu items can be selected by left-clicking on items whilst continuing to hold the RMB:
** Selected entries are activated by releasing the RMB whilst hovering over an entry;
* Menus are closed by releasing the RMB whilst not hovering over an entry.

An alternative method for accessing menus (which is the default method for Apple laptops which have only a single mouse-button) is quickly clicking the RMB to activate the menus (which remain open on a short click), then clicking with the LMB to activate an entry.

'''User action:
* Open My MorphOS (RMB on desktop > Ambient > My MorphOS)'''

== Context menus ==

Context menus appear under the mouse pointer when the RMB is clicked on an icon or other object for which context menus are supported.

Context menus give convenient access to a range of common actions which are supported for that object type.

= Introducing Ambient =

Ambient is MorphOS default desktop environment incorporating file browsing, Mime-based filetype handling, graphical desktop supporting shortcuts, panels, and providing GUI access to a range of utilities such as disk formatting, CLI, system monitor, system preferences, and many more.

[It is important to note that Ambient is not MorphOS, but is an application running on MorphOS

Applications may be started from Ambient (eg by double-clicking an icon), but do not run on or within Ambient, even though they may open windows or display output on the same screen.

Don't worry if the distinction of what Ambient is & is not appears a little blurry, it isn't crystal clear to me either. :) ] - is this useful or relevant at this stage of the guide? Move elsewhere!

== The Ambient Desktop ==

From a fresh installation, the screen contents show a picture of a blue wave effect, with several icons also visible. This is Ambient's desktop.

=== Desktop Icons ===

The icons currently visible on the desktop represent the volumes on your hard drive(s), as well as any detected volumes on any other devices such as a CD, DVD or USB stick. On a standard installation you will see 'MorphOS' and 'Work' volumes showing on your desktop.

There are also two other icon on the desktop: 'My MorphOS' and 'Ram Disk' which are a little different:

* 'My MorphOS' gives access to the top level of the filesystem (analogous to 'My Computer' in Windows, or 'Computer' in OSX), and shows all your volumes;
* 'Ram disk' is a volume created and automatically resized dynamically in system memory which is used for fast access to system environment variables during runtime, for the system clipboard, and various other things. It is often useful to the user as a temporary storage area which flushes upon reboot, or as a fast 'swap,' 'cache' or 'temp' area for applications which make use of such features.

Icons on the Ambient desktop can be opened by double-clicking.

Icons can be dragged and placed anywhere on the desktop.

Multiple icons can be selected by clicking on the desktop and dragging to 'lasso' multiple icons. The selected icons can then be dragged, or have actions performed upon them (eg cut, copy, paste), as one object. The object group is unselected by clicking on the desktop or by selecting a different - unselected - object.

==== Snapshotting desktop icons ====

Icons will appear ordered on the desktop starting from the left hand corner of the desktop, but can be moved anywhere on the desktop during a session.

Upon a reboot icons will return to their default position unless we 'snapshot' them in place. (Question: Is auto snapshot enabled by default?)

'''User action:
* Click-drag your 'Work' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Now right-click on the 'Work' icon, and select 'snapshot' from the context menu.
* Now click-drag your 'MorphOS' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Don't snapshot this in place.
* Now reboot. After a reboot, the MorphOS icon has returned to its previous position, but the 'Work' icon has stayed where we snapshotted it.'''

This is a very useful concept, since it means we can make a complete mess of the desktop during a session sure in the knowledge that, as long as we don't snapshot the icons in place, they will return to their saved positions upon a reboot.

Notes: 'Unsnapshotting' simply deletes this saved information and will return the icon to the default position in the top left of the desktop upon a reboot. It does not return it to a previously snapshotted position.

=== Panels ===

(Section needs re-doing, since MyMorphOS icon can't be dragged onto Panels. Grrrr...)

Another way to keep icons ordered on the desktop is by using Ambient's panels.

Let's create a panel!

'''User action:
* RMB on desktop > Settings > Ambient
* In the Ambient preferences:
** Select 'Panels' in the list on the left hand side;
** Click the 'New Panel' button to create a panel;
** Click 'Save' to close Ambient preferences and save the new panel.'''

Currently the panel contains no icons, just an arrow in a box. This is the drag gadget which, as the name suggests, is used to drag the panel into a desired position.

'''User action:
* Drag your 'My MorphOS' icon from the desktop onto the drag gadget of your new panel.'''

A copy of the 'My MorphOS' icon now appears on the panel.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon on the panel - it opens the location with a single click.'''

Ambient's panels provide a single-click method of opening locations, applications, files, etc (as well as other more advanced features not covered here).

=== Shortcuts ===

As we don't want to have to navigate to every file from the top level of the drive each time, another type of icon which the desktop supports is shortcuts to a location or file.

A commonly used application is Odyssey (MorphOS' default Web Browser), which is located in the applications drawer on the 'System' volume. Let's create a shortcut on the desktop to launch OWB.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon in the panel.
* Double-click on the System volume
* Double-click on the 'Applications' drawer, then double click again on the OWB drawer.
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the desktop.'''

However really this is what panels are useful for. Let's keep the desktop tidy and put OWB into the panel also, that way it launches with a single-click instead of a double-click - doubling your productivity!1

'''User action:
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the drag gadget of the panel. Make sure to drag it onto the drag gadget, and not onto the 'My MorphOS' icon placed there in the previous section.'''

Now we are left with a redundant Odyssey icon on the desktop which needs to be 'put away.' Again, this can be done from the context menu.

'''User action:
* RMB on Odyssey desktop shortcut > put away.'''

== File browsing ==

In the section above, we touched upon file browsing - we opened a volume, navigated into a drawer, and then into another drawer to access a file.

In order to navigate effectively, we need to recognise some landmarks, so at this point there are a few basic concepts which need to be introduced and defined.

There's no delicate way around this, just grab yourself a cup of tea/coffee/vodka and try to stay awake. It's all important stuff that will help you down the line.

=== MorphOS Filesystem ===

'My MorphOS' is the top level of the filesystem, and is the point at which all volumes (eg 'System' and 'Work') are mounted.

MorphOS retains full compatibility with AmigaDOS, in which volume names are followed by a colon (eg 'System:' and 'Work:'), and directories are separated by a forward slash '/'.

The path to the web browser 'OWB' is thus expressed as:

* System:applications/owb/owb

==== Assigns ====

In addition to volumes, MorphOS retains the concept of assigns. In the simplest sense, an assign is pseudonyms for a volume or directory path.

As with volumes, assigns are suffixed by a colon, and are also mounted at the top level of the filesystem.

An example of an assign is 'sys' - which is a pseudonym for the 'system' volume.

The above path can therefore be expressed as:

* System:applications/owb/owb

or

* Sys:applications/owb/owb

Another example of an assign is 'envarc' - which is a pseudonym for the directory 'prefs/env-archive' on the 'system' volume.

This directory path can therefore be expressed either as:

* System:prefs/env-archive

* Sys:prefs/env-archive

or simply

* Envarc:

Assigns can also refer to multiple locations. The 'c' assign is an example of this. The primary location is 'system:c', however it is also a pseudonym for the location 'system:morphos/c'.

Assigns addressing multiple locations are prioritised in the order they are created. In this case 'system:c' is created first, then 'system:/morphos/c' added.

Consequently the command:

* c:foobar

will first search the location system:c for the file 'foobar'. If the file is not found, the location system:morphos/c will then be searched.

=== Ambient File Browser ===

When viewing files in an Ambient browser window files are not visible by default unless they have an associated icon.

==== Icons (.info files) ====

Icons are separate files which have the same name, but are appended with the extension .info (for example the icon for the file 'sys:foo/bar' would be named 'sys:foo/bar.info' ).

MorphOS native Icon files are actually PNG image files, which also store any snapshot information, tooltypes etc in the file header (binary information which is part of the file, but does not contain the image).

Notes: MorphOS icons can be edited using Sketch which can be found within the applications drawer.

MorphOS also supports legacy Amiga icons (and glowicons?) however does not provide editing tools as part of OS for these legacy icon types, although 3rd party tools are available if required. (move to later section - not needed here!)

Thumbnails

--- Show all

--- Lister Mode

-- Basic file management

---What goes where: c, devs, l, libs, etc (not /etc)

-- Bookmarks

-- Inbuilt viewers

--- Opening files with external applications

-- Utilities

--- Exchange

--- Sound player

--- System Monitor

--- System Log

--- Format

--- Find

--- Hotkeys

--- Ambient Settings

-- Screenbar module Settings

-- My MorphOS & Filesystem root & removable media

-- Window icons

-- Window depth concept

-- Window Gadgets & handling: Dragging, resizing, iconify, hiding, scrolling, closing

-- Moving an application onto its own screen

--- Screen depth gadget

First Steps Using MorphOS

2015-05-25T11:14:18Z

Boot wb: /* Panels */

= Booting MorphOS for the first time =

After installation, power on your computer to boot into your new installation of MorphOS.

Once the boot process has completed, you will see a screen similar to that pictured below (it may look slightly different depending upon your monitor's resolution).

[Picture: MorphOS desktop - fresh installation]

= Interacting with your system =

== Keyboard and Mouse ==

In MorphOS, in common with most desktop operating systems, the mouse and keyboard are the primary means of user interaction with the system.

Two mouse buttons are used by default:

* The left mouse button (LMB) is used to select or activate;
* The right mouse button (RMB) is used for accessing menus.

Scrolling and unidirectional mouse wheels are also supported out-of-the-box.

=== Interaction when using an Apple laptop or single-buttoned mouse ===

All supported Apple laptops offer only a single mouse-button, which is used by MorphOS as the LMB. As accessing menus is an integral part of using MorphOS and compatible software, the missing RMB must therefore be made available.

In order to follow this guide it is recommended that, if using an Apple laptop, you have a USB two-button mouse connected.

To find out more about emulating the RMB on Apple laptops see [[Utilities/Commodities | Shiftclick]].

=== Conventions used to describe mouse actions in this guide ===

* Where the term 'double-click' is used, this refers to clicking the left mouse button twice in quick succession and releasing;
* Where the term 'drag' is used this refers to keeping the left mouse button depressed whilst moving the mouse pointer;
* Where the term 'lasso' is used this refers to drawing a box around one or more items by dragging on an empty area of screen/window;
* Activation and navigation through menus is expressed as: RMB > [Menu heading] > [menu entry].

= The Screen =

The current screen contains Ambient, MorphOS default desktop environment which launches upon booting.

The strip along the top of the screen containing text and small icons is called the screenbar.

== The Screenbar ==

The Screenbar displays the currently selected application name on the left (currently Ambient).

The right-hand most icon is the 'screen-depth' gadget, which is used to navigate between screens when multiple screens are open.

Between these two are a clock and some small, colourful and surprisingly tasty icons. These icons are called screenbar modules, and are generally used to display useful information (such as battery state, date and time, memory usage, etc) or provide quick access to useful functions (such as ejecting the optical drive, or adjusting audio output volume).

Notes: From a fresh installation, MorphOS boots with one screen open, however supports as many screens as can be created in graphics memory. Each connected monitor can display one screen at any one time, with the user able to select which screen is displayed on the monitor using the screen depth gadget.

== System Menus ==

System menus appear on the screenbar when the RMB is held.

* Menus and submenus can be expanded by hovering the mouse pointer over the heading;
* Individual menu items are activated by hovering over them and releasing the RMB;
* Multiple menu items can be selected by left-clicking on items whilst continuing to hold the RMB:
** Selected entries are activated by releasing the RMB whilst hovering over an entry;
* Menus are closed by releasing the RMB whilst not hovering over an entry.

An alternative method for accessing menus (which is the default method for Apple laptops which have only a single mouse-button) is quickly clicking the RMB to activate the menus (which remain open on a short click), then clicking with the LMB to activate an entry.

'''User action:
* Open My MorphOS (RMB on desktop > Ambient > My MorphOS)'''

== Context menus ==

Context menus appear under the mouse pointer when the RMB is clicked on an icon or other object for which context menus are supported.

Context menus give convenient access to a range of common actions which are supported for that object type.

= Introducing Ambient =

Ambient is MorphOS default desktop environment incorporating file browsing, Mime-based filetype handling, graphical desktop supporting shortcuts, panels, and providing GUI access to a range of utilities such as disk formatting, CLI, system monitor, system preferences, and many more.

[It is important to note that Ambient is not MorphOS, but is an application running on MorphOS

Applications may be started from Ambient (eg by double-clicking an icon), but do not run on or within Ambient, even though they may open windows or display output on the same screen.

Don't worry if the distinction of what Ambient is & is not appears a little blurry, it isn't crystal clear to me either. :) ] - is this useful or relevant at this stage of the guide? Move elsewhere!

== The Ambient Desktop ==

From a fresh installation, the screen contents show a picture of a blue wave effect, with several icons also visible. This is Ambient's desktop.

=== Desktop Icons ===

The icons currently visible on the desktop represent the volumes on your hard drive(s), as well as any detected volumes on any other devices such as a CD, DVD or USB stick. On a standard installation you will see 'MorphOS' and 'Work' volumes showing on your desktop.

There are also two other icon on the desktop: 'My MorphOS' and 'Ram Disk' which are a little different:

* 'My MorphOS' gives access to the top level of the filesystem (analogous to 'My Computer' in Windows, or 'Computer' in OSX), and shows all your volumes;
* 'Ram disk' is a volume created and automatically resized dynamically in system memory which is used for fast access to system environment variables during runtime, for the system clipboard, and various other things. It is often useful to the user as a temporary storage area which flushes upon reboot, or as a fast 'swap,' 'cache' or 'temp' area for applications which make use of such features.

Icons on the Ambient desktop can be opened by double-clicking.

Icons can be dragged and placed anywhere on the desktop.

Multiple icons can be selected by clicking on the desktop and dragging to 'lasso' multiple icons. The selected icons can then be dragged, or have actions performed upon them (eg cut, copy, paste), as one object. The object group is unselected by clicking on the desktop or by selecting a different - unselected - object.

==== Snapshotting desktop icons ====

Icons will appear ordered on the desktop starting from the left hand corner of the desktop, but can be moved anywhere on the desktop during a session.

Upon a reboot icons will return to their default position unless we 'snapshot' them in place. (Question: Is auto snapshot enabled by default?)

'''User action:
* Click-drag your 'Work' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Now right-click on the 'Work' icon, and select 'snapshot' from the context menu.
* Now click-drag your 'MorphOS' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Don't snapshot this in place.
* Now reboot. After a reboot, the MorphOS icon has returned to its previous position, but the 'Work' icon has stayed where we snapshotted it.'''

This is a very useful concept, since it means we can make a complete mess of the desktop during a session sure in the knowledge that, as long as we don't snapshot the icons in place, they will return to their saved positions upon a reboot.

Notes: 'Unsnapshotting' simply deletes this saved information and will return the icon to the default position in the top left of the desktop upon a reboot. It does not return it to a previously snapshotted position.

=== Panels ===

(Section needs re-doing, since MyMorphOS icon can't be dragged onto Panels. Grrrr...)

Another way to keep icons ordered on the desktop is by using Ambient's panels.

Let's create a panel!

'''User action:
* RMB on desktop > Settings > Ambient
* In the Ambient preferences:
** Select 'Panels' in the list on the left hand side;
** Click the 'New Panel' button to create a panel;
** Click 'Save' to close Ambient preferences and save the new panel.'''

Currently the panel contains no icons, just an arrow in a box. This is the drag gadget which, as the name suggests, is used to drag the panel into a desired position.

'''User action:
* Drag your 'My MorphOS' icon from the desktop onto the drag gadget of your new panel.'''

A copy of the 'My MorphOS' icon now appears on the panel.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon on the panel - it opens the location with a single click.'''

Ambient's panels provide a single-click method of opening locations, applications, files, etc (as well as other more advanced features not covered here).

=== Shortcuts ===

As we don't want to have to navigate to every file from the top level of the drive each time, another type of icon which the desktop supports is shortcuts to a location or file.

A commonly used application is Odyssey (MorphOS' default Web Browser), which is located in the applications drawer on the 'System' volume. Let's create a shortcut on the desktop to launch OWB.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon in the panel.
* Double-click on the System volume
* Double-click on the 'Applications' drawer, then double click again on the OWB drawer.
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the desktop.'''

However really this is what panels are useful for. Let's keep the desktop tidy and put OWB into the panel also, that way it launches with a single-click instead of a double-click - doubling your productivity!1

'''User action:
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the drag gadget of the panel. Make sure to drag it onto the drag gadget, and not onto the 'My MorphOS' icon placed there in the previous section.'''

Now we are left with a redundant Odyssey icon on the desktop which needs to be 'put away.' Again, this can be done from the context menu.

'''User action:
* RMB on Odyssey desktop shortcut > put away.'''

== File browsing ==

In the section above, we touched upon file browsing - we opened a volume, navigated into a drawer, and then into another drawer to access a file.

In order to navigate effectively, we need to recognise some landmarks, so at this point there are a few basic concepts which need to be introduced and defined.

There's no delicate way around this, just grab yourself a cup of tea/coffee/vodka and try to stay awake. It's all important stuff that will help you down the line.

=== MorphOS Filesystem ===

'My MorphOS' is the top level of the filesystem, and is the point at which all volumes (eg 'System' and 'Work') are mounted.

MorphOS retains full compatibility with AmigaDOS, in which volume names are followed by a colon (eg 'System:' and 'Work:'), and directories are separated by a forward slash '/'.

The path to the web browser 'OWB' is thus expressed as:

* System:applications/owb/owb

==== Assigns ====

In addition to volumes, MorphOS retains the concept of assigns. In the simplest sense, an assign is pseudonyms for a volume or directory path.

As with volumes, assigns are suffixed by a colon, and are also mounted at the top level of the filesystem.

An example of an assign is 'sys' - which is a pseudonym for the system volume 'MorphOS'.

The above path can therefore be expressed as:

* Sys:applications/owb/owb

Another example of an assign is 'envarc' - which is a pseudonym for the directory 'prefs/env-archive' on the system volume 'morphos'.

This directory path can therefore be expressed either as:

* MorphOS:prefs/env-archive

* Sys:prefs/env-archive

or simply

* Envarc:

Assigns can also refer to multiple locations. The 'c' assign is an example of this. The primary location is morphos:c, however it is also a pseudonym for the location morphos:morphos/c.

Assigns addressing multiple locations are prioritised in the order they are created (In this case sys:c is created first, then mossys:c added).

Consequently the command:

* c:foobar

will first search the location sys:c for the file 'foobar'. If the file is not found, the location sys:morphos/c will then be searched.

=== Ambient File Browser ===

When viewing files in an Ambient browser window files are not visible by default unless they have an associated icon.

==== Icons (.info files) ====

Icons are separate files which have the same name, but are appended with the extension .info (for example the icon for the file 'sys:foo/bar' would be named 'sys:foo/bar.info' ).

MorphOS native Icon files are actually PNG image files, which also store any snapshot information, tooltypes etc in the file header (binary information which is part of the file, but does not contain the image).

Notes: MorphOS icons can be edited using Sketch which can be found within the applications drawer.

MorphOS also supports legacy Amiga icons (and glowicons?) however does not provide editing tools as part of OS for these legacy icon types, although 3rd party tools are available if required. (move to later section - not needed here!)

Thumbnails

--- Show all

--- Lister Mode

-- Basic file management

---What goes where: c, devs, l, libs, etc (not /etc)

-- Bookmarks

-- Inbuilt viewers

--- Opening files with external applications

-- Utilities

--- Exchange

--- Sound player

--- System Monitor

--- System Log

--- Format

--- Find

--- Hotkeys

--- Ambient Settings

-- Screenbar module Settings

-- My MorphOS & Filesystem root & removable media

-- Window icons

-- Window depth concept

-- Window Gadgets & handling: Dragging, resizing, iconify, hiding, scrolling, closing

-- Moving an application onto its own screen

--- Screen depth gadget

Installing software

2015-05-23T22:51:30Z

Boot wb:

This tutorial follows on from the article [[First_Steps_Using_MorphOS]], and may assume familiarity with the topics covered therein.

= Installing additional software =

Whilst MorphOS is a farily comprehensive operating system, including many useful utilities and programs, every user will want to install some additional software at some point.

This guide explains installing software, and takes you through the process of downloading and installing two pieces of software: Grunch, and MPlayer.

This simple process demonstrates the general case which is applicable to the installation of all native MorphOS and Amiga software.

== Where to install applications ==

Applications can be installed in any location, although should always be installed onto a MorphOS native filesystem (such as SFS, PFS, IceFS). Filesystems originating from other sytems such as NTFS, HFS+ or ext2/3/4 do not support Amiga file protection bits (Jargon alert) which can cause problems when trying to running applications stored on them.

In this guide it is assumed that the user is installing software into the applications folder on the System volume (sys:applications).

Notes:
* Many users prefer to keep the MorphOS volume free from third-party software. It is not uncommon to install software into an applications folder on the work: volume (work:applications).

== Installing Applications Manually ==

=== Finding MorphOS Software ===

There are several useful repositories for MorphOS software worth bookmarking:

* MorphOS Files (http://morphos-files.net) is exclusively focused on MorphOS compatible software. This well presented and frequently updated site provides a comprehensive index of software available for MorphOS, offers a very user-friendly interface and search, and is frequently updated.
* Aminet (http://aminet.net) is a vast repository of software for all Amiga-compatible platforms: Amiga, AROS, MorphOS, and AmigaOS4. Many MorphOS sofware developers host their software here, and this is also the primary source for Amiga (68K) software.
* LukySoft (http://morphos.lukysoft.cz/) offers some MorphOS software not available on either of the above, but appears to be less frequently updated.

Many other developers also keep their own websites on which additional software can also be found.

Notes:
* Using popular search engines such as Google to find MorphOS software can be frustrating, since most search results tend to be for Windows, OSX or Linux software. A useful strategy is to include "&MorphOS" in the search terms, which instructs the search engine to return results with your search terms AND the word "MorphOS".

=== Software archives ===

Most MorphOS and Amiga software can be downloaded in the form of a .lha archive (analogous to how applications are often distributed on other operating systems, such as the .zip archive on windows, or the .dmg image on OSX).

Double-clicking on a .lha archive launches Ambient's browser window allowing you to access the contents of the archive. From here files can be viewed, installed, copied to another location, or in many cases even run from within the archive. Note that the contents of the archive become inaccessible again once the browser window is closed, so the browser window must remain open until any file-copy or installation process has completed.

=== Installation scripts ===

Where software requires files to be copied to specific locations, or needs configuration changes (such as adding assigns at boot time) to be made, an installation script will usually be included.

Installation scripts make use of MorphOS included Installer tool to automate all file copying, configuration changes, etc and prompt the user for an installation location, and to make any other choices or provide information as required.

Notes:
* When running installation scripts from older Amiga software, it can be useful to use the 68K Amiga "installer" tool available from Aminet.

=== Installing without an installation script ===

Where an application does not use an installation script, there will usually be a text file included which describes the installation process. This process may be as simple as copying the application from the archive to your MorphOS:applications directory.

Readme files and guides are two of the most common types of documentation you can expect to find with MorphOS and Amiga software, and are always worth reading. They are generally found in the main directory of the archive. Both can be viewed by double-clicking the icon.

A Readme or Guide may contain installation instructions, system requirements, usage instructions, FAQs, changelogs, copyright notice or even witty comments about how no-one ever reads the readme.

Some developers prefer to include separate files for installation instructions, user guides, changelogs, and readmes, others will put it all in one, some may even not include anything but the program. There are no rules: it's anarchy out there!

Please always read the readme and the guide before asking for help. There will be a test.

'''User action:
* Open MorphOS:MorphOS.readme.
* Read.'''

=== Manual Installation Example: Installing a Package Manager ===

Firstly, we need find a Package Manager, download it, and then manually install it.

User actions:
* Open OWB by single-clicking on the panel icon;
* Navigate to www.morphos-files.net;
* Search for "Package Manager" using the fast-find box. Of the two available, the most recently updated one is "Grunch";
* Download Grunch by clicking on the link in the search results. Odyssey's opens a window to show the progress of the download;
* Once the download completes, click on the 'Finished' tab in Odyssey's 'Downloads' window, and double-click the entry for Grunch. Ambient's browser opens displaying the contents of the archive;
* Double-click on the grunch.install icon to run the installation script which guides you through the installation process;
* Accept all default options and click 'next' on each page, then click install;
* Close the .lha archive browser window and navigate to MorphOS:applications/grunch;
* Add Grunch to the panel on the desktop, and close the browser window.

== Installing applications using a Package Manager ==

=== Grunch ===

Grunch is a package manager.

Grunch is a relatively recent addition to MorphOS software base, and its database is continually growing. Its philosophy is to limit its offerings to stable, high quality software rather than trying to provide everything regardless of quality.

Grunch is also donationware, so please consider Geit when composing your Christmas card list.

Grunch automates software installation, updates and dependencies such that finding, downloading and installing an application becomes a single-click operation.

=== Package Manager Installation Example: Installing a Media Player using Grunch ===

We can use Grunch to find and install the type of application we need.

User action:
* Click the Grunch panel icon;
* Once Grunch has run its initial checks, activate the 'search' box and search for "Media player";
* Select the entry for 'MPlayer' and click 'install';
* Once Grunch has downloaded and installed MPlayer, close Grunch;
* Navigate to MorphOS:applications/mplayer;
* Read the readme :) ;
* Double click the application icon to launch mplayer (or add the icon to the panel on the desktop, or create a shortcut, etc);

Notes:
* Read MPlayer's readme with regards to making the native GUI available by default. You may want to do this before adding MPlayer's icon to the panel.

Installing software

2015-05-23T22:44:29Z

Boot wb: /* Package Manager Installation Example: Installing a Media Player using Grunch */

= Installing additional software =

Whilst MorphOS is a farily comprehensive operating system, including many useful utilities and programs, every user will want to install some additional software at some point.

This guide explains installing software, and takes you through the process of downloading and installing two pieces of software: Grunch, and MPlayer.

This simple process demonstrates the general case which is applicable to the installation of all native MorphOS and Amiga software.

== Where to install applications ==

Applications can be installed in any location, although should always be installed onto a MorphOS native filesystem (such as SFS, PFS, IceFS). Filesystems originating from other sytems such as NTFS, HFS+ or ext2/3/4 do not support Amiga file protection bits (Jargon alert) which can cause problems when trying to running applications stored on them.

In this guide it is assumed that the user is installing software into the applications folder on the System volume (sys:applications).

Notes:
* Many users prefer to keep the MorphOS volume free from third-party software. It is not uncommon to install software into an applications folder on the work: volume (work:applications).

== Installing Applications Manually ==

=== Finding MorphOS Software ===

There are several useful repositories for MorphOS software worth bookmarking:

* MorphOS Files (http://morphos-files.net) is exclusively focused on MorphOS compatible software. This well presented and frequently updated site provides a comprehensive index of software available for MorphOS, offers a very user-friendly interface and search, and is frequently updated.
* Aminet (http://aminet.net) is a vast repository of software for all Amiga-compatible platforms: Amiga, AROS, MorphOS, and AmigaOS4. Many MorphOS sofware developers host their software here, and this is also the primary source for Amiga (68K) software.
* LukySoft (http://morphos.lukysoft.cz/) offers some MorphOS software not available on either of the above, but appears to be less frequently updated.

Many other developers also keep their own websites on which additional software can also be found.

Notes:
* Using popular search engines such as Google to find MorphOS software can be frustrating, since most search results tend to be for Windows, OSX or Linux software. A useful strategy is to include "&MorphOS" in the search terms, which instructs the search engine to return results with your search terms AND the word "MorphOS".

=== Software archives ===

Most MorphOS and Amiga software can be downloaded in the form of a .lha archive (analogous to how applications are often distributed on other operating systems, such as the .zip archive on windows, or the .dmg image on OSX).

Double-clicking on a .lha archive launches Ambient's browser window allowing you to access the contents of the archive. From here files can be viewed, installed, copied to another location, or in many cases even run from within the archive. Note that the contents of the archive become inaccessible again once the browser window is closed, so the browser window must remain open until any file-copy or installation process has completed.

=== Installation scripts ===

Where software requires files to be copied to specific locations, or needs configuration changes (such as adding assigns at boot time) to be made, an installation script will usually be included.

Installation scripts make use of MorphOS included Installer tool to automate all file copying, configuration changes, etc and prompt the user for an installation location, and to make any other choices or provide information as required.

Notes:
* When running installation scripts from older Amiga software, it can be useful to use the 68K Amiga "installer" tool available from Aminet.

=== Installing without an installation script ===

Where an application does not use an installation script, there will usually be a text file included which describes the installation process. This process may be as simple as copying the application from the archive to your MorphOS:applications directory.

Readme files and guides are two of the most common types of documentation you can expect to find with MorphOS and Amiga software, and are always worth reading. They are generally found in the main directory of the archive. Both can be viewed by double-clicking the icon.

A Readme or Guide may contain installation instructions, system requirements, usage instructions, FAQs, changelogs, copyright notice or even witty comments about how no-one ever reads the readme.

Some developers prefer to include separate files for installation instructions, user guides, changelogs, and readmes, others will put it all in one, some may even not include anything but the program. There are no rules: it's anarchy out there!

Please always read the readme and the guide before asking for help. There will be a test.

'''User action:
* Open MorphOS:MorphOS.readme.
* Read.'''

=== Manual Installation Example: Installing a Package Manager ===

Firstly, we need find a Package Manager, download it, and then manually install it.

User actions:
* Open OWB by single-clicking on the panel icon;
* Navigate to www.morphos-files.net;
* Search for "Package Manager" using the fast-find box. Of the two available, the most recently updated one is "Grunch";
* Download Grunch by clicking on the link in the search results. Odyssey's opens a window to show the progress of the download;
* Once the download completes, click on the 'Finished' tab in Odyssey's 'Downloads' window, and double-click the entry for Grunch. Ambient's browser opens displaying the contents of the archive;
* Double-click on the grunch.install icon to run the installation script which guides you through the installation process;
* Accept all default options and click 'next' on each page, then click install;
* Close the .lha archive browser window and navigate to MorphOS:applications/grunch;
* Add Grunch to the panel on the desktop, and close the browser window.

== Installing applications using a Package Manager ==

=== Grunch ===

Grunch is a package manager.

Grunch is a relatively recent addition to MorphOS software base, and its database is continually growing. Its philosophy is to limit its offerings to stable, high quality software rather than trying to provide everything regardless of quality.

Grunch is also donationware, so please consider Geit when composing your Christmas card list.

Grunch automates software installation, updates and dependencies such that finding, downloading and installing an application becomes a single-click operation.

=== Package Manager Installation Example: Installing a Media Player using Grunch ===

We can use Grunch to find and install the type of application we need.

User action:
* Click the Grunch panel icon;
* Once Grunch has run its initial checks, activate the 'search' box and search for "Media player";
* Select the entry for 'MPlayer' and click 'install';
* Once Grunch has downloaded and installed MPlayer, close Grunch;
* Navigate to MorphOS:applications/mplayer;
* Read the readme :) ;
* Double click the application icon to launch mplayer (or add the icon to the panel on the desktop, or create a shortcut, etc);

Notes:
* Read MPlayer's readme with regards to making the native GUI available by default. You may want to do this before adding MPlayer's icon to the panel.

Installing software

2015-05-23T22:40:36Z

Boot wb: /* Where to install applications */

= Installing additional software =

Whilst MorphOS is a farily comprehensive operating system, including many useful utilities and programs, every user will want to install some additional software at some point.

This guide explains installing software, and takes you through the process of downloading and installing two pieces of software: Grunch, and MPlayer.

This simple process demonstrates the general case which is applicable to the installation of all native MorphOS and Amiga software.

== Where to install applications ==

Applications can be installed in any location, although should always be installed onto a MorphOS native filesystem (such as SFS, PFS, IceFS). Filesystems originating from other sytems such as NTFS, HFS+ or ext2/3/4 do not support Amiga file protection bits (Jargon alert) which can cause problems when trying to running applications stored on them.

In this guide it is assumed that the user is installing software into the applications folder on the System volume (sys:applications).

Notes:
* Many users prefer to keep the MorphOS volume free from third-party software. It is not uncommon to install software into an applications folder on the work: volume (work:applications).

== Installing Applications Manually ==

=== Finding MorphOS Software ===

There are several useful repositories for MorphOS software worth bookmarking:

* MorphOS Files (http://morphos-files.net) is exclusively focused on MorphOS compatible software. This well presented and frequently updated site provides a comprehensive index of software available for MorphOS, offers a very user-friendly interface and search, and is frequently updated.
* Aminet (http://aminet.net) is a vast repository of software for all Amiga-compatible platforms: Amiga, AROS, MorphOS, and AmigaOS4. Many MorphOS sofware developers host their software here, and this is also the primary source for Amiga (68K) software.
* LukySoft (http://morphos.lukysoft.cz/) offers some MorphOS software not available on either of the above, but appears to be less frequently updated.

Many other developers also keep their own websites on which additional software can also be found.

Notes:
* Using popular search engines such as Google to find MorphOS software can be frustrating, since most search results tend to be for Windows, OSX or Linux software. A useful strategy is to include "&MorphOS" in the search terms, which instructs the search engine to return results with your search terms AND the word "MorphOS".

=== Software archives ===

Most MorphOS and Amiga software can be downloaded in the form of a .lha archive (analogous to how applications are often distributed on other operating systems, such as the .zip archive on windows, or the .dmg image on OSX).

Double-clicking on a .lha archive launches Ambient's browser window allowing you to access the contents of the archive. From here files can be viewed, installed, copied to another location, or in many cases even run from within the archive. Note that the contents of the archive become inaccessible again once the browser window is closed, so the browser window must remain open until any file-copy or installation process has completed.

=== Installation scripts ===

Where software requires files to be copied to specific locations, or needs configuration changes (such as adding assigns at boot time) to be made, an installation script will usually be included.

Installation scripts make use of MorphOS included Installer tool to automate all file copying, configuration changes, etc and prompt the user for an installation location, and to make any other choices or provide information as required.

Notes:
* When running installation scripts from older Amiga software, it can be useful to use the 68K Amiga "installer" tool available from Aminet.

=== Installing without an installation script ===

Where an application does not use an installation script, there will usually be a text file included which describes the installation process. This process may be as simple as copying the application from the archive to your MorphOS:applications directory.

Readme files and guides are two of the most common types of documentation you can expect to find with MorphOS and Amiga software, and are always worth reading. They are generally found in the main directory of the archive. Both can be viewed by double-clicking the icon.

A Readme or Guide may contain installation instructions, system requirements, usage instructions, FAQs, changelogs, copyright notice or even witty comments about how no-one ever reads the readme.

Some developers prefer to include separate files for installation instructions, user guides, changelogs, and readmes, others will put it all in one, some may even not include anything but the program. There are no rules: it's anarchy out there!

Please always read the readme and the guide before asking for help. There will be a test.

'''User action:
* Open MorphOS:MorphOS.readme.
* Read.'''

=== Manual Installation Example: Installing a Package Manager ===

Firstly, we need find a Package Manager, download it, and then manually install it.

User actions:
* Open OWB by single-clicking on the panel icon;
* Navigate to www.morphos-files.net;
* Search for "Package Manager" using the fast-find box. Of the two available, the most recently updated one is "Grunch";
* Download Grunch by clicking on the link in the search results. Odyssey's opens a window to show the progress of the download;
* Once the download completes, click on the 'Finished' tab in Odyssey's 'Downloads' window, and double-click the entry for Grunch. Ambient's browser opens displaying the contents of the archive;
* Double-click on the grunch.install icon to run the installation script which guides you through the installation process;
* Accept all default options and click 'next' on each page, then click install;
* Close the .lha archive browser window and navigate to MorphOS:applications/grunch;
* Add Grunch to the panel on the desktop, and close the browser window.

== Installing applications using a Package Manager ==

=== Grunch ===

Grunch is a package manager.

Grunch is a relatively recent addition to MorphOS software base, and its database is continually growing. Its philosophy is to limit its offerings to stable, high quality software rather than trying to provide everything regardless of quality.

Grunch is also donationware, so please consider Geit when composing your Christmas card list.

Grunch automates software installation, updates and dependencies such that finding, downloading and installing an application becomes a single-click operation.

=== Package Manager Installation Example: Installing a Media Player using Grunch ===

We can use Grunch to find and install the type of application we need.

User action:
* Click the Grunch panel icon;
* Once Grunch has run its initial checks, activate the 'search' box and search for "Media player";
* Select the entry for 'MPlayer' and click 'install';
* Once Grunch has downloaded and installed MPlayer, close Grunch;
* Navigate to MorphOS:applications/mplayer;
* Add MPlayer to the panel on the desktop, and close the browser window;

Notes:
* Read MPlayer's readme with regards to making the native GUI available by default. You may want to do this before adding MPlayer's icon to the panel.

First Steps Using MorphOS

2015-05-23T22:27:58Z

Boot wb: /* Interaction when using an Apple laptop or single-buttoned mouse */

= Booting MorphOS for the first time =

After installation, power on your computer to boot into your new installation of MorphOS.

Once the boot process has completed, you will see a screen similar to that pictured below (it may look slightly different depending upon your monitor's resolution).

[Picture: MorphOS desktop - fresh installation]

= Interacting with your system =

== Keyboard and Mouse ==

In MorphOS, in common with most desktop operating systems, the mouse and keyboard are the primary means of user interaction with the system.

Two mouse buttons are used by default:

* The left mouse button (LMB) is used to select or activate;
* The right mouse button (RMB) is used for accessing menus.

Scrolling and unidirectional mouse wheels are also supported out-of-the-box.

=== Interaction when using an Apple laptop or single-buttoned mouse ===

All supported Apple laptops offer only a single mouse-button, which is used by MorphOS as the LMB. As accessing menus is an integral part of using MorphOS and compatible software, the missing RMB must therefore be made available.

In order to follow this guide it is recommended that, if using an Apple laptop, you have a USB two-button mouse connected.

To find out more about emulating the RMB on Apple laptops see [[Utilities/Commodities | Shiftclick]].

=== Conventions used to describe mouse actions in this guide ===

* Where the term 'double-click' is used, this refers to clicking the left mouse button twice in quick succession and releasing;
* Where the term 'drag' is used this refers to keeping the left mouse button depressed whilst moving the mouse pointer;
* Where the term 'lasso' is used this refers to drawing a box around one or more items by dragging on an empty area of screen/window;
* Activation and navigation through menus is expressed as: RMB > [Menu heading] > [menu entry].

= The Screen =

The current screen contains Ambient, MorphOS default desktop environment which launches upon booting.

The strip along the top of the screen containing text and small icons is called the screenbar.

== The Screenbar ==

The Screenbar displays the currently selected application name on the left (currently Ambient).

The right-hand most icon is the 'screen-depth' gadget, which is used to navigate between screens when multiple screens are open.

Between these two are a clock and some small, colourful and surprisingly tasty icons. These icons are called screenbar modules, and are generally used to display useful information (such as battery state, date and time, memory usage, etc) or provide quick access to useful functions (such as ejecting the optical drive, or adjusting audio output volume).

Notes: From a fresh installation, MorphOS boots with one screen open, however supports as many screens as can be created in graphics memory. Each connected monitor can display one screen at any one time, with the user able to select which screen is displayed on the monitor using the screen depth gadget.

== System Menus ==

System menus appear on the screenbar when the RMB is held.

* Menus and submenus can be expanded by hovering the mouse pointer over the heading;
* Individual menu items are activated by hovering over them and releasing the RMB;
* Multiple menu items can be selected by left-clicking on items whilst continuing to hold the RMB:
** Selected entries are activated by releasing the RMB whilst hovering over an entry;
* Menus are closed by releasing the RMB whilst not hovering over an entry.

An alternative method for accessing menus (which is the default method for Apple laptops which have only a single mouse-button) is quickly clicking the RMB to activate the menus (which remain open on a short click), then clicking with the LMB to activate an entry.

'''User action:
* Open My MorphOS (RMB on desktop > Ambient > My MorphOS)'''

== Context menus ==

Context menus appear under the mouse pointer when the RMB is clicked on an icon or other object for which context menus are supported.

Context menus give convenient access to a range of common actions which are supported for that object type.

= Introducing Ambient =

Ambient is MorphOS default desktop environment incorporating file browsing, Mime-based filetype handling, graphical desktop supporting shortcuts, panels, and providing GUI access to a range of utilities such as disk formatting, CLI, system monitor, system preferences, and many more.

[It is important to note that Ambient is not MorphOS, but is an application running on MorphOS

Applications may be started from Ambient (eg by double-clicking an icon), but do not run on or within Ambient, even though they may open windows or display output on the same screen.

Don't worry if the distinction of what Ambient is & is not appears a little blurry, it isn't crystal clear to me either. :) ] - is this useful or relevant at this stage of the guide? Move elsewhere!

== The Ambient Desktop ==

From a fresh installation, the screen contents show a picture of a blue wave effect, with several icons also visible. This is Ambient's desktop.

=== Desktop Icons ===

The icons currently visible on the desktop represent the volumes on your hard drive(s), as well as any detected volumes on any other devices such as a CD, DVD or USB stick. On a standard installation you will see 'MorphOS' and 'Work' volumes showing on your desktop.

There are also two other icon on the desktop: 'My MorphOS' and 'Ram Disk' which are a little different:

* 'My MorphOS' gives access to the top level of the filesystem (analogous to 'My Computer' in Windows, or 'Computer' in OSX), and shows all your volumes;
* 'Ram disk' is a volume created and automatically resized dynamically in system memory which is used for fast access to system environment variables during runtime, for the system clipboard, and various other things. It is often useful to the user as a temporary storage area which flushes upon reboot, or as a fast 'swap,' 'cache' or 'temp' area for applications which make use of such features.

Icons on the Ambient desktop can be opened by double-clicking.

Icons can be dragged and placed anywhere on the desktop.

Multiple icons can be selected by clicking on the desktop and dragging to 'lasso' multiple icons. The selected icons can then be dragged, or have actions performed upon them (eg cut, copy, paste), as one object. The object group is unselected by clicking on the desktop or by selecting a different - unselected - object.

==== Snapshotting desktop icons ====

Icons will appear ordered on the desktop starting from the left hand corner of the desktop, but can be moved anywhere on the desktop during a session.

Upon a reboot icons will return to their default position unless we 'snapshot' them in place. (Question: Is auto snapshot enabled by default?)

'''User action:
* Click-drag your 'Work' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Now right-click on the 'Work' icon, and select 'snapshot' from the context menu.
* Now click-drag your 'MorphOS' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Don't snapshot this in place.
* Now reboot. After a reboot, the MorphOS icon has returned to its previous position, but the 'Work' icon has stayed where we snapshotted it.'''

This is a very useful concept, since it means we can make a complete mess of the desktop during a session sure in the knowledge that, as long as we don't snapshot the icons in place, they will return to their saved positions upon a reboot.

Notes: 'Unsnapshotting' simply deletes this saved information and will return the icon to the default position in the top left of the desktop upon a reboot. It does not return it to a previously snapshotted position.

=== Panels ===

Another way to keep icons ordered on the desktop is by using Ambient's panels.

Let's create a panel!

'''User action:
* RMB on desktop > Settings > Ambient
* In the Ambient preferences:
** Select 'Panels' in the list on the left hand side;
** Click the 'New Panel' button to create a panel;
** Click 'Save' to close Ambient preferences and save the new panel.'''

Currently the panel contains no icons, just an arrow in a box. This is the drag gadget which, as the name suggests, is used to drag the panel into a desired position.

'''User action:
* Drag your 'My MorphOS' icon from the desktop onto the drag gadget of your new panel.'''

A copy of the 'My MorphOS' icon now appears on the panel.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon on the panel - it opens the location with a single click.'''

Ambient's panels provide a single-click method of opening locations, applications, files, etc (as well as other more advanced features not covered here).

=== Shortcuts ===

As we don't want to have to navigate to every file from the top level of the drive each time, another type of icon which the desktop supports is shortcuts to a location or file.

A commonly used application is Odyssey (MorphOS' default Web Browser), which is located in the applications drawer on the 'System' volume. Let's create a shortcut on the desktop to launch OWB.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon in the panel.
* Double-click on the System volume
* Double-click on the 'Applications' drawer, then double click again on the OWB drawer.
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the desktop.'''

However really this is what panels are useful for. Let's keep the desktop tidy and put OWB into the panel also, that way it launches with a single-click instead of a double-click - doubling your productivity!1

'''User action:
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the drag gadget of the panel. Make sure to drag it onto the drag gadget, and not onto the 'My MorphOS' icon placed there in the previous section.'''

Now we are left with a redundant Odyssey icon on the desktop which needs to be 'put away.' Again, this can be done from the context menu.

'''User action:
* RMB on Odyssey desktop shortcut > put away.'''

== File browsing ==

In the section above, we touched upon file browsing - we opened a volume, navigated into a drawer, and then into another drawer to access a file.

In order to navigate effectively, we need to recognise some landmarks, so at this point there are a few basic concepts which need to be introduced and defined.

There's no delicate way around this, just grab yourself a cup of tea/coffee/vodka and try to stay awake. It's all important stuff that will help you down the line.

=== MorphOS Filesystem ===

'My MorphOS' is the top level of the filesystem, and is the point at which all volumes (eg 'System' and 'Work') are mounted.

MorphOS retains full compatibility with AmigaDOS, in which volume names are followed by a colon (eg 'System:' and 'Work:'), and directories are separated by a forward slash '/'.

The path to the web browser 'OWB' is thus expressed as:

* System:applications/owb/owb

==== Assigns ====

In addition to volumes, MorphOS retains the concept of assigns. In the simplest sense, an assign is pseudonyms for a volume or directory path.

As with volumes, assigns are suffixed by a colon, and are also mounted at the top level of the filesystem.

An example of an assign is 'sys' - which is a pseudonym for the system volume 'MorphOS'.

The above path can therefore be expressed as:

* Sys:applications/owb/owb

Another example of an assign is 'envarc' - which is a pseudonym for the directory 'prefs/env-archive' on the system volume 'morphos'.

This directory path can therefore be expressed either as:

* MorphOS:prefs/env-archive

* Sys:prefs/env-archive

or simply

* Envarc:

Assigns can also refer to multiple locations. The 'c' assign is an example of this. The primary location is morphos:c, however it is also a pseudonym for the location morphos:morphos/c.

Assigns addressing multiple locations are prioritised in the order they are created (In this case sys:c is created first, then mossys:c added).

Consequently the command:

* c:foobar

will first search the location sys:c for the file 'foobar'. If the file is not found, the location sys:morphos/c will then be searched.

=== Ambient File Browser ===

When viewing files in an Ambient browser window files are not visible by default unless they have an associated icon.

==== Icons (.info files) ====

Icons are separate files which have the same name, but are appended with the extension .info (for example the icon for the file 'sys:foo/bar' would be named 'sys:foo/bar.info' ).

MorphOS native Icon files are actually PNG image files, which also store any snapshot information, tooltypes etc in the file header (binary information which is part of the file, but does not contain the image).

Notes: MorphOS icons can be edited using Sketch which can be found within the applications drawer.

MorphOS also supports legacy Amiga icons (and glowicons?) however does not provide editing tools as part of OS for these legacy icon types, although 3rd party tools are available if required. (move to later section - not needed here!)

Thumbnails

--- Show all

--- Lister Mode

-- Basic file management

---What goes where: c, devs, l, libs, etc (not /etc)

-- Bookmarks

-- Inbuilt viewers

--- Opening files with external applications

-- Utilities

--- Exchange

--- Sound player

--- System Monitor

--- System Log

--- Format

--- Find

--- Hotkeys

--- Ambient Settings

-- Screenbar module Settings

-- My MorphOS & Filesystem root & removable media

-- Window icons

-- Window depth concept

-- Window Gadgets & handling: Dragging, resizing, iconify, hiding, scrolling, closing

-- Moving an application onto its own screen

--- Screen depth gadget

Main Page

2015-05-23T22:24:42Z

Boot wb: /* Tutorials */

__NOTOC__

<div id="siteLogo" style="float: right;"> </div>

<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#274572;">Welcome to the MorphOS Library,</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">the wiki based library of MorphOS related documentation.</div>

Do you have suggestions or would like to contribute? Please contact: https://morph.zone/message2library.png

'''Important notes to editors:''' [[Basic Guidelines]] - [[List of Wanted Articles]]

----
<small>This page in other languages: [[Strona główna|Polish]]</small>

==About MorphOS==
MorphOS - The Lightning OS
* [[What is MorphOS?]]
* [[Hardware Platforms]]
* [[Installation]]
* [[Characteristic features]]
* [[MorphOS integration]]
* [[MorphOS Development]]
* [[Developer tools]]
* [[3D graphics]]
* [[Games]]
* [[MorphOS key applications]]
* [[Platform expansion]]
* [[Who needs MorphOS?]]
* [[Conclusions]]
* [[Useful links]]
* [[F.A.Q.]]
* [[Historical notes]]
* [[Contributors]]
A five minute read for users familiar with the Commodore Amiga
*[[MorphOS in 5 minutes]]

==Articles==
The core of the MorphOS Library can be found here. Along with the provided manuals, there are several documents designed to help users get the most out of their MorphOS powered computer.

* [[Fundamentals of MorphOS]]
* [[Dictionary of Terms]]
* [[First_Steps_Using_MorphOS | First Steps Using MorphOS]]
* [[Shell Commands|Shell: Commands]]
* [[Pattern matching|Shell: Pattern Matching]]
* [[Volume Names]]
* [[Tips and Tricks]]
* [[Supported Computers]]
* [[Applications|Applications included with MorphOS]]
* [[Tools|Tools included with MorphOS]]
* [[Utilities|Utilities included with MorphOS]]

==Tutorials==
Welcome to the Tutorials section of the MorphOS Library. In this aisle of the library you can find examples and step by step instructions to help get the most out of your MorphOS experience.

*[[Modifying the User-Startup file]]
*[[Configuring_Network | Configuring a Network Connnection]]
*[[Installing_software | Installing Third Party Software]]
*[[Dual-boot MorphOS and MacOS X on a Mac Mini G4]]
*[[How to write Mails with SimpleMail]]
*[[MorphOS External USB Drive Backup Guide]]
*[[Scanning with SCANdal]]
*[[Recording an LP with Audio Evolution 4]]
*[[Passwordless SSH login with RemoteShell]]
*[[How to Install Directory Opus Magellan II]]
*[[How to Make MorphOS Look Like OS4]]

==Development==
In the development section of the MorphOS Library, you can find a collection of helpful articles and tutorials focused on MorphOS software development.

*[[First steps in MorphOS programming]]
*[[Magic User Interface Programming]]
*[[In-depth: The New MorphOS Memory System]]
*[[Reggae: MorphOS multimedia framework]]
*[[An Introduction to MorphOS PPC Assembly]]
*[[Advanced Topics]]

==Benchmarks, Reports & Reviews==
*[[jPV's MorphOS 2 Review]]
*[[What's New in MorphOS 3]]

==Links==
The MorphOS Link Database is a collection of websites that are of interest to all current and potential future users of MorphOS. For easier navigation, we have separated the list of websites into multiple categories.

*[[Links#Community_Portals_.26_Forums|Community Portals]]
*[[Links#File_Repositories|File Repositories]]
*[[Links#Software|Software]]
*[[Links#Developers|Developers]]
*[[Links#Misc|Misc]]

==Work in Progress==
*[[ReTooled]]

Installing software

2015-05-23T22:21:21Z

Boot wb: Created page with "= Installing additional software = Whilst MorphOS is a farily comprehensive operating system, including many useful utilities and programs, every user will want to install so..."

= Installing additional software =

Whilst MorphOS is a farily comprehensive operating system, including many useful utilities and programs, every user will want to install some additional software at some point.

This guide explains installing software, and takes you through the process of downloading and installing two pieces of software: Grunch, and MPlayer.

This simple process demonstrates the general case which is applicable to the installation of all native MorphOS and Amiga software.

== Where to installation applications ==

Applications can be installed in any location, although should always be installed onto a MorphOS native filesystem (such as SFS, PFS, IceFS). Filesystems originating from other sytems such as NTFS, HFS+ or ext2/3/4 do not support Amiga file protection bits (Jargon alert) which can cause problems when trying to running applications stored on them.

In this guide it is assumed that the user is installing software into the applications folder on the System volume (sys:applications).

Notes:
* Many users prefer to keep the MorphOS volume free from third-party software. It is not uncommon to install software into an applications folder on the work: volume (work:applications).

== Installing Applications Manually ==

=== Finding MorphOS Software ===

There are several useful repositories for MorphOS software worth bookmarking:

* MorphOS Files (http://morphos-files.net) is exclusively focused on MorphOS compatible software. This well presented and frequently updated site provides a comprehensive index of software available for MorphOS, offers a very user-friendly interface and search, and is frequently updated.
* Aminet (http://aminet.net) is a vast repository of software for all Amiga-compatible platforms: Amiga, AROS, MorphOS, and AmigaOS4. Many MorphOS sofware developers host their software here, and this is also the primary source for Amiga (68K) software.
* LukySoft (http://morphos.lukysoft.cz/) offers some MorphOS software not available on either of the above, but appears to be less frequently updated.

Many other developers also keep their own websites on which additional software can also be found.

Notes:
* Using popular search engines such as Google to find MorphOS software can be frustrating, since most search results tend to be for Windows, OSX or Linux software. A useful strategy is to include "&MorphOS" in the search terms, which instructs the search engine to return results with your search terms AND the word "MorphOS".

=== Software archives ===

Most MorphOS and Amiga software can be downloaded in the form of a .lha archive (analogous to how applications are often distributed on other operating systems, such as the .zip archive on windows, or the .dmg image on OSX).

Double-clicking on a .lha archive launches Ambient's browser window allowing you to access the contents of the archive. From here files can be viewed, installed, copied to another location, or in many cases even run from within the archive. Note that the contents of the archive become inaccessible again once the browser window is closed, so the browser window must remain open until any file-copy or installation process has completed.

=== Installation scripts ===

Where software requires files to be copied to specific locations, or needs configuration changes (such as adding assigns at boot time) to be made, an installation script will usually be included.

Installation scripts make use of MorphOS included Installer tool to automate all file copying, configuration changes, etc and prompt the user for an installation location, and to make any other choices or provide information as required.

Notes:
* When running installation scripts from older Amiga software, it can be useful to use the 68K Amiga "installer" tool available from Aminet.

=== Installing without an installation script ===

Where an application does not use an installation script, there will usually be a text file included which describes the installation process. This process may be as simple as copying the application from the archive to your MorphOS:applications directory.

Readme files and guides are two of the most common types of documentation you can expect to find with MorphOS and Amiga software, and are always worth reading. They are generally found in the main directory of the archive. Both can be viewed by double-clicking the icon.

A Readme or Guide may contain installation instructions, system requirements, usage instructions, FAQs, changelogs, copyright notice or even witty comments about how no-one ever reads the readme.

Some developers prefer to include separate files for installation instructions, user guides, changelogs, and readmes, others will put it all in one, some may even not include anything but the program. There are no rules: it's anarchy out there!

Please always read the readme and the guide before asking for help. There will be a test.

'''User action:
* Open MorphOS:MorphOS.readme.
* Read.'''

=== Manual Installation Example: Installing a Package Manager ===

Firstly, we need find a Package Manager, download it, and then manually install it.

User actions:
* Open OWB by single-clicking on the panel icon;
* Navigate to www.morphos-files.net;
* Search for "Package Manager" using the fast-find box. Of the two available, the most recently updated one is "Grunch";
* Download Grunch by clicking on the link in the search results. Odyssey's opens a window to show the progress of the download;
* Once the download completes, click on the 'Finished' tab in Odyssey's 'Downloads' window, and double-click the entry for Grunch. Ambient's browser opens displaying the contents of the archive;
* Double-click on the grunch.install icon to run the installation script which guides you through the installation process;
* Accept all default options and click 'next' on each page, then click install;
* Close the .lha archive browser window and navigate to MorphOS:applications/grunch;
* Add Grunch to the panel on the desktop, and close the browser window.

== Installing applications using a Package Manager ==

=== Grunch ===

Grunch is a package manager.

Grunch is a relatively recent addition to MorphOS software base, and its database is continually growing. Its philosophy is to limit its offerings to stable, high quality software rather than trying to provide everything regardless of quality.

Grunch is also donationware, so please consider Geit when composing your Christmas card list.

Grunch automates software installation, updates and dependencies such that finding, downloading and installing an application becomes a single-click operation.

=== Package Manager Installation Example: Installing a Media Player using Grunch ===

We can use Grunch to find and install the type of application we need.

User action:
* Click the Grunch panel icon;
* Once Grunch has run its initial checks, activate the 'search' box and search for "Media player";
* Select the entry for 'MPlayer' and click 'install';
* Once Grunch has downloaded and installed MPlayer, close Grunch;
* Navigate to MorphOS:applications/mplayer;
* Add MPlayer to the panel on the desktop, and close the browser window;

Notes:
* Read MPlayer's readme with regards to making the native GUI available by default. You may want to do this before adding MPlayer's icon to the panel.

Main Page

2015-05-23T22:05:40Z

Boot wb: /* Articles */

__NOTOC__

<div id="siteLogo" style="float: right;"> </div>

<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#274572;">Welcome to the MorphOS Library,</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">the wiki based library of MorphOS related documentation.</div>

Do you have suggestions or would like to contribute? Please contact: https://morph.zone/message2library.png

'''Important notes to editors:''' [[Basic Guidelines]] - [[List of Wanted Articles]]

----
<small>This page in other languages: [[Strona główna|Polish]]</small>

==About MorphOS==
MorphOS - The Lightning OS
* [[What is MorphOS?]]
* [[Hardware Platforms]]
* [[Installation]]
* [[Characteristic features]]
* [[MorphOS integration]]
* [[MorphOS Development]]
* [[Developer tools]]
* [[3D graphics]]
* [[Games]]
* [[MorphOS key applications]]
* [[Platform expansion]]
* [[Who needs MorphOS?]]
* [[Conclusions]]
* [[Useful links]]
* [[F.A.Q.]]
* [[Historical notes]]
* [[Contributors]]
A five minute read for users familiar with the Commodore Amiga
*[[MorphOS in 5 minutes]]

==Articles==
The core of the MorphOS Library can be found here. Along with the provided manuals, there are several documents designed to help users get the most out of their MorphOS powered computer.

* [[Fundamentals of MorphOS]]
* [[Dictionary of Terms]]
* [[First_Steps_Using_MorphOS | First Steps Using MorphOS]]
* [[Shell Commands|Shell: Commands]]
* [[Pattern matching|Shell: Pattern Matching]]
* [[Volume Names]]
* [[Tips and Tricks]]
* [[Supported Computers]]
* [[Applications|Applications included with MorphOS]]
* [[Tools|Tools included with MorphOS]]
* [[Utilities|Utilities included with MorphOS]]

==Tutorials==
Welcome to the Tutorials section of the MorphOS Library. In this aisle of the library you can find examples and step by step instructions to help get the most out of your MorphOS experience.

*[[Modifying the User-Startup file]]
*[[Configuring_Network | Configuring a Network Connnection]]
*[[Dual-boot MorphOS and MacOS X on a Mac Mini G4]]
*[[How to write Mails with SimpleMail]]
*[[MorphOS External USB Drive Backup Guide]]
*[[Scanning with SCANdal]]
*[[Recording an LP with Audio Evolution 4]]
*[[Passwordless SSH login with RemoteShell]]
*[[How to Install Directory Opus Magellan II]]
*[[How to Make MorphOS Look Like OS4]]

==Development==
In the development section of the MorphOS Library, you can find a collection of helpful articles and tutorials focused on MorphOS software development.

*[[First steps in MorphOS programming]]
*[[Magic User Interface Programming]]
*[[In-depth: The New MorphOS Memory System]]
*[[Reggae: MorphOS multimedia framework]]
*[[An Introduction to MorphOS PPC Assembly]]
*[[Advanced Topics]]

==Benchmarks, Reports & Reviews==
*[[jPV's MorphOS 2 Review]]
*[[What's New in MorphOS 3]]

==Links==
The MorphOS Link Database is a collection of websites that are of interest to all current and potential future users of MorphOS. For easier navigation, we have separated the list of websites into multiple categories.

*[[Links#Community_Portals_.26_Forums|Community Portals]]
*[[Links#File_Repositories|File Repositories]]
*[[Links#Software|Software]]
*[[Links#Developers|Developers]]
*[[Links#Misc|Misc]]

==Work in Progress==
*[[ReTooled]]

First Steps Using MorphOS

2015-05-23T22:02:34Z

Boot wb: Created page with " = Booting MorphOS for the first time = After installation, power on your computer to boot into your new installation of MorphOS. Once the boot process has completed, you..."

= Booting MorphOS for the first time =

After installation, power on your computer to boot into your new installation of MorphOS.

Once the boot process has completed, you will see a screen similar to that pictured below (it may look slightly different depending upon your monitor's resolution).

[Picture: MorphOS desktop - fresh installation]

= Interacting with your system =

== Keyboard and Mouse ==

In MorphOS, in common with most desktop operating systems, the mouse and keyboard are the primary means of user interaction with the system.

Two mouse buttons are used by default:

* The left mouse button (LMB) is used to select or activate;
* The right mouse button (RMB) is used for accessing menus.

Scrolling and unidirectional mouse wheels are also supported out-of-the-box.

=== Interaction when using an Apple laptop or single-buttoned mouse ===

All supported Apple laptops offer only a single mouse-button, which is used by MorphOS as the LMB. As accessing menus is an integral part of using MorphOS and compatible software, the missing RMB must therefore be made available.

In order to follow this guide it is recommended that, if using an Apple laptop, you have a USB two-button mouse connected.

To find out more about emulating the RMB on Apple laptops see [[Utilities/Shiftclick | Shiftclick]].

=== Conventions used to describe mouse actions in this guide ===

* Where the term 'double-click' is used, this refers to clicking the left mouse button twice in quick succession and releasing;
* Where the term 'drag' is used this refers to keeping the left mouse button depressed whilst moving the mouse pointer;
* Where the term 'lasso' is used this refers to drawing a box around one or more items by dragging on an empty area of screen/window;
* Activation and navigation through menus is expressed as: RMB > [Menu heading] > [menu entry].

= The Screen =

The current screen contains Ambient, MorphOS default desktop environment which launches upon booting.

The strip along the top of the screen containing text and small icons is called the screenbar.

== The Screenbar ==

The Screenbar displays the currently selected application name on the left (currently Ambient).

The right-hand most icon is the 'screen-depth' gadget, which is used to navigate between screens when multiple screens are open.

Between these two are a clock and some small, colourful and surprisingly tasty icons. These icons are called screenbar modules, and are generally used to display useful information (such as battery state, date and time, memory usage, etc) or provide quick access to useful functions (such as ejecting the optical drive, or adjusting audio output volume).

Notes: From a fresh installation, MorphOS boots with one screen open, however supports as many screens as can be created in graphics memory. Each connected monitor can display one screen at any one time, with the user able to select which screen is displayed on the monitor using the screen depth gadget.

== System Menus ==

System menus appear on the screenbar when the RMB is held.

* Menus and submenus can be expanded by hovering the mouse pointer over the heading;
* Individual menu items are activated by hovering over them and releasing the RMB;
* Multiple menu items can be selected by left-clicking on items whilst continuing to hold the RMB:
** Selected entries are activated by releasing the RMB whilst hovering over an entry;
* Menus are closed by releasing the RMB whilst not hovering over an entry.

An alternative method for accessing menus (which is the default method for Apple laptops which have only a single mouse-button) is quickly clicking the RMB to activate the menus (which remain open on a short click), then clicking with the LMB to activate an entry.

'''User action:
* Open My MorphOS (RMB on desktop > Ambient > My MorphOS)'''

== Context menus ==

Context menus appear under the mouse pointer when the RMB is clicked on an icon or other object for which context menus are supported.

Context menus give convenient access to a range of common actions which are supported for that object type.

= Introducing Ambient =

Ambient is MorphOS default desktop environment incorporating file browsing, Mime-based filetype handling, graphical desktop supporting shortcuts, panels, and providing GUI access to a range of utilities such as disk formatting, CLI, system monitor, system preferences, and many more.

[It is important to note that Ambient is not MorphOS, but is an application running on MorphOS

Applications may be started from Ambient (eg by double-clicking an icon), but do not run on or within Ambient, even though they may open windows or display output on the same screen.

Don't worry if the distinction of what Ambient is & is not appears a little blurry, it isn't crystal clear to me either. :) ] - is this useful or relevant at this stage of the guide? Move elsewhere!

== The Ambient Desktop ==

From a fresh installation, the screen contents show a picture of a blue wave effect, with several icons also visible. This is Ambient's desktop.

=== Desktop Icons ===

The icons currently visible on the desktop represent the volumes on your hard drive(s), as well as any detected volumes on any other devices such as a CD, DVD or USB stick. On a standard installation you will see 'MorphOS' and 'Work' volumes showing on your desktop.

There are also two other icon on the desktop: 'My MorphOS' and 'Ram Disk' which are a little different:

* 'My MorphOS' gives access to the top level of the filesystem (analogous to 'My Computer' in Windows, or 'Computer' in OSX), and shows all your volumes;
* 'Ram disk' is a volume created and automatically resized dynamically in system memory which is used for fast access to system environment variables during runtime, for the system clipboard, and various other things. It is often useful to the user as a temporary storage area which flushes upon reboot, or as a fast 'swap,' 'cache' or 'temp' area for applications which make use of such features.

Icons on the Ambient desktop can be opened by double-clicking.

Icons can be dragged and placed anywhere on the desktop.

Multiple icons can be selected by clicking on the desktop and dragging to 'lasso' multiple icons. The selected icons can then be dragged, or have actions performed upon them (eg cut, copy, paste), as one object. The object group is unselected by clicking on the desktop or by selecting a different - unselected - object.

==== Snapshotting desktop icons ====

Icons will appear ordered on the desktop starting from the left hand corner of the desktop, but can be moved anywhere on the desktop during a session.

Upon a reboot icons will return to their default position unless we 'snapshot' them in place. (Question: Is auto snapshot enabled by default?)

'''User action:
* Click-drag your 'Work' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Now right-click on the 'Work' icon, and select 'snapshot' from the context menu.
* Now click-drag your 'MorphOS' volume icon and place it to the right side of the desktop. Don't snapshot this in place.
* Now reboot. After a reboot, the MorphOS icon has returned to its previous position, but the 'Work' icon has stayed where we snapshotted it.'''

This is a very useful concept, since it means we can make a complete mess of the desktop during a session sure in the knowledge that, as long as we don't snapshot the icons in place, they will return to their saved positions upon a reboot.

Notes: 'Unsnapshotting' simply deletes this saved information and will return the icon to the default position in the top left of the desktop upon a reboot. It does not return it to a previously snapshotted position.

=== Panels ===

Another way to keep icons ordered on the desktop is by using Ambient's panels.

Let's create a panel!

'''User action:
* RMB on desktop > Settings > Ambient
* In the Ambient preferences:
** Select 'Panels' in the list on the left hand side;
** Click the 'New Panel' button to create a panel;
** Click 'Save' to close Ambient preferences and save the new panel.'''

Currently the panel contains no icons, just an arrow in a box. This is the drag gadget which, as the name suggests, is used to drag the panel into a desired position.

'''User action:
* Drag your 'My MorphOS' icon from the desktop onto the drag gadget of your new panel.'''

A copy of the 'My MorphOS' icon now appears on the panel.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon on the panel - it opens the location with a single click.'''

Ambient's panels provide a single-click method of opening locations, applications, files, etc (as well as other more advanced features not covered here).

=== Shortcuts ===

As we don't want to have to navigate to every file from the top level of the drive each time, another type of icon which the desktop supports is shortcuts to a location or file.

A commonly used application is Odyssey (MorphOS' default Web Browser), which is located in the applications drawer on the 'System' volume. Let's create a shortcut on the desktop to launch OWB.

'''User action:
* Click on the 'My MorphOS' icon in the panel.
* Double-click on the System volume
* Double-click on the 'Applications' drawer, then double click again on the OWB drawer.
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the desktop.'''

However really this is what panels are useful for. Let's keep the desktop tidy and put OWB into the panel also, that way it launches with a single-click instead of a double-click - doubling your productivity!1

'''User action:
* Drag the 'OWB' application icon onto the drag gadget of the panel. Make sure to drag it onto the drag gadget, and not onto the 'My MorphOS' icon placed there in the previous section.'''

Now we are left with a redundant Odyssey icon on the desktop which needs to be 'put away.' Again, this can be done from the context menu.

'''User action:
* RMB on Odyssey desktop shortcut > put away.'''

== File browsing ==

In the section above, we touched upon file browsing - we opened a volume, navigated into a drawer, and then into another drawer to access a file.

In order to navigate effectively, we need to recognise some landmarks, so at this point there are a few basic concepts which need to be introduced and defined.

There's no delicate way around this, just grab yourself a cup of tea/coffee/vodka and try to stay awake. It's all important stuff that will help you down the line.

=== MorphOS Filesystem ===

'My MorphOS' is the top level of the filesystem, and is the point at which all volumes (eg 'System' and 'Work') are mounted.

MorphOS retains full compatibility with AmigaDOS, in which volume names are followed by a colon (eg 'System:' and 'Work:'), and directories are separated by a forward slash '/'.

The path to the web browser 'OWB' is thus expressed as:

* System:applications/owb/owb

==== Assigns ====

In addition to volumes, MorphOS retains the concept of assigns. In the simplest sense, an assign is pseudonyms for a volume or directory path.

As with volumes, assigns are suffixed by a colon, and are also mounted at the top level of the filesystem.

An example of an assign is 'sys' - which is a pseudonym for the system volume 'MorphOS'.

The above path can therefore be expressed as:

* Sys:applications/owb/owb

Another example of an assign is 'envarc' - which is a pseudonym for the directory 'prefs/env-archive' on the system volume 'morphos'.

This directory path can therefore be expressed either as:

* MorphOS:prefs/env-archive

* Sys:prefs/env-archive

or simply

* Envarc:

Assigns can also refer to multiple locations. The 'c' assign is an example of this. The primary location is morphos:c, however it is also a pseudonym for the location morphos:morphos/c.

Assigns addressing multiple locations are prioritised in the order they are created (In this case sys:c is created first, then mossys:c added).

Consequently the command:

* c:foobar

will first search the location sys:c for the file 'foobar'. If the file is not found, the location sys:morphos/c will then be searched.

=== Ambient File Browser ===

When viewing files in an Ambient browser window files are not visible by default unless they have an associated icon.

==== Icons (.info files) ====

Icons are separate files which have the same name, but are appended with the extension .info (for example the icon for the file 'sys:foo/bar' would be named 'sys:foo/bar.info' ).

MorphOS native Icon files are actually PNG image files, which also store any snapshot information, tooltypes etc in the file header (binary information which is part of the file, but does not contain the image).

Notes: MorphOS icons can be edited using Sketch which can be found within the applications drawer.

MorphOS also supports legacy Amiga icons (and glowicons?) however does not provide editing tools as part of OS for these legacy icon types, although 3rd party tools are available if required. (move to later section - not needed here!)

Thumbnails

--- Show all

--- Lister Mode

-- Basic file management

---What goes where: c, devs, l, libs, etc (not /etc)

-- Bookmarks

-- Inbuilt viewers

--- Opening files with external applications

-- Utilities

--- Exchange

--- Sound player

--- System Monitor

--- System Log

--- Format

--- Find

--- Hotkeys

--- Ambient Settings

-- Screenbar module Settings

-- My MorphOS & Filesystem root & removable media

-- Window icons

-- Window depth concept

-- Window Gadgets & handling: Dragging, resizing, iconify, hiding, scrolling, closing

-- Moving an application onto its own screen

--- Screen depth gadget

Main Page

2015-05-23T21:07:33Z

Boot wb: /* Tutorials */

__NOTOC__

<div id="siteLogo" style="float: right;"> </div>

<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#274572;">Welcome to the MorphOS Library,</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">the wiki based library of MorphOS related documentation.</div>

Do you have suggestions or would like to contribute? Please contact: https://morph.zone/message2library.png

'''Important notes to editors:''' [[Basic Guidelines]] - [[List of Wanted Articles]]

----
<small>This page in other languages: [[Strona główna|Polish]]</small>

==About MorphOS==
MorphOS - The Lightning OS
* [[What is MorphOS?]]
* [[Hardware Platforms]]
* [[Installation]]
* [[Characteristic features]]
* [[MorphOS integration]]
* [[MorphOS Development]]
* [[Developer tools]]
* [[3D graphics]]
* [[Games]]
* [[MorphOS key applications]]
* [[Platform expansion]]
* [[Who needs MorphOS?]]
* [[Conclusions]]
* [[Useful links]]
* [[F.A.Q.]]
* [[Historical notes]]
* [[Contributors]]
A five minute read for users familiar with the Commodore Amiga
*[[MorphOS in 5 minutes]]

==Articles==
The core of the MorphOS Library can be found here. Along with the provided manuals, there are several documents designed to help users get the most out of their MorphOS powered computer.

* [[Fundamentals of MorphOS]]
* [[Dictionary of Terms]]
* [[Shell Commands|Shell: Commands]]
* [[Pattern matching|Shell: Pattern Matching]]
* [[Volume Names]]
* [[Tips and Tricks]]
* [[Supported Computers]]
* [[Applications|Applications included with MorphOS]]
* [[Tools|Tools included with MorphOS]]
* [[Utilities|Utilities included with MorphOS]]

==Tutorials==
Welcome to the Tutorials section of the MorphOS Library. In this aisle of the library you can find examples and step by step instructions to help get the most out of your MorphOS experience.

*[[Modifying the User-Startup file]]
*[[Configuring_Network | Configuring a Network Connnection]]
*[[Dual-boot MorphOS and MacOS X on a Mac Mini G4]]
*[[How to write Mails with SimpleMail]]
*[[MorphOS External USB Drive Backup Guide]]
*[[Scanning with SCANdal]]
*[[Recording an LP with Audio Evolution 4]]
*[[Passwordless SSH login with RemoteShell]]
*[[How to Install Directory Opus Magellan II]]
*[[How to Make MorphOS Look Like OS4]]

==Development==
In the development section of the MorphOS Library, you can find a collection of helpful articles and tutorials focused on MorphOS software development.

*[[First steps in MorphOS programming]]
*[[Magic User Interface Programming]]
*[[In-depth: The New MorphOS Memory System]]
*[[Reggae: MorphOS multimedia framework]]
*[[An Introduction to MorphOS PPC Assembly]]
*[[Advanced Topics]]

==Benchmarks, Reports & Reviews==
*[[jPV's MorphOS 2 Review]]
*[[What's New in MorphOS 3]]

==Links==
The MorphOS Link Database is a collection of websites that are of interest to all current and potential future users of MorphOS. For easier navigation, we have separated the list of websites into multiple categories.

*[[Links#Community_Portals_.26_Forums|Community Portals]]
*[[Links#File_Repositories|File Repositories]]
*[[Links#Software|Software]]
*[[Links#Developers|Developers]]
*[[Links#Misc|Misc]]

==Work in Progress==
*[[ReTooled]]

Main Page

2015-05-23T21:04:42Z

Boot wb: /* Tutorials */

__NOTOC__

<div id="siteLogo" style="float: right;"> </div>

<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#274572;">Welcome to the MorphOS Library,</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">the wiki based library of MorphOS related documentation.</div>

Do you have suggestions or would like to contribute? Please contact: https://morph.zone/message2library.png

'''Important notes to editors:''' [[Basic Guidelines]] - [[List of Wanted Articles]]

----
<small>This page in other languages: [[Strona główna|Polish]]</small>

==About MorphOS==
MorphOS - The Lightning OS
* [[What is MorphOS?]]
* [[Hardware Platforms]]
* [[Installation]]
* [[Characteristic features]]
* [[MorphOS integration]]
* [[MorphOS Development]]
* [[Developer tools]]
* [[3D graphics]]
* [[Games]]
* [[MorphOS key applications]]
* [[Platform expansion]]
* [[Who needs MorphOS?]]
* [[Conclusions]]
* [[Useful links]]
* [[F.A.Q.]]
* [[Historical notes]]
* [[Contributors]]
A five minute read for users familiar with the Commodore Amiga
*[[MorphOS in 5 minutes]]

==Articles==
The core of the MorphOS Library can be found here. Along with the provided manuals, there are several documents designed to help users get the most out of their MorphOS powered computer.

* [[Fundamentals of MorphOS]]
* [[Dictionary of Terms]]
* [[Shell Commands|Shell: Commands]]
* [[Pattern matching|Shell: Pattern Matching]]
* [[Volume Names]]
* [[Tips and Tricks]]
* [[Supported Computers]]
* [[Applications|Applications included with MorphOS]]
* [[Tools|Tools included with MorphOS]]
* [[Utilities|Utilities included with MorphOS]]

==Tutorials==
Welcome to the Tutorials section of the MorphOS Library. In this aisle of the library you can find examples and step by step instructions to help get the most out of your MorphOS experience.

*[[Modifying the User-Startup file]]
*[[Configure_Network | Configuring a Network Connnection]]
*[[Dual-boot MorphOS and MacOS X on a Mac Mini G4]]
*[[How to write Mails with SimpleMail]]
*[[MorphOS External USB Drive Backup Guide]]
*[[Scanning with SCANdal]]
*[[Recording an LP with Audio Evolution 4]]
*[[Passwordless SSH login with RemoteShell]]
*[[How to Install Directory Opus Magellan II]]
*[[How to Make MorphOS Look Like OS4]]

==Development==
In the development section of the MorphOS Library, you can find a collection of helpful articles and tutorials focused on MorphOS software development.

*[[First steps in MorphOS programming]]
*[[Magic User Interface Programming]]
*[[In-depth: The New MorphOS Memory System]]
*[[Reggae: MorphOS multimedia framework]]
*[[An Introduction to MorphOS PPC Assembly]]
*[[Advanced Topics]]

==Benchmarks, Reports & Reviews==
*[[jPV's MorphOS 2 Review]]
*[[What's New in MorphOS 3]]

==Links==
The MorphOS Link Database is a collection of websites that are of interest to all current and potential future users of MorphOS. For easier navigation, we have separated the list of websites into multiple categories.

*[[Links#Community_Portals_.26_Forums|Community Portals]]
*[[Links#File_Repositories|File Repositories]]
*[[Links#Software|Software]]
*[[Links#Developers|Developers]]
*[[Links#Misc|Misc]]

==Work in Progress==
*[[ReTooled]]

Configuring Network

2015-05-23T21:01:25Z

Boot wb:

In order to browse the internet, check e-mail or download software, a network connection must be configured.

It is assumed in this guide that you have a standard setup with a router to which all computers are connected. If you have a different setup, and/or experience trouble configuring your connection, please ask for help if needed.

= Setting up Hardware =

== Wired connections (ethernet) ==

Connect one end of a network cable to a spare port on your router, and the other end into the network port of your system. If your system has more than one network port (eg Pegasos 2 has two onboard network ports) make sure to note which port is used.

== Wireless connections (WLan) ==

For PCMCIA or PCI cards, ensure the wireless networking hardware is connected prior to booting the computer.

= Setting up Software =

Boot your MorphOS system.

Ensure that the network interface you wish to use is enabled:
* RMB on desktop>Settings>System..>Network
* In the Network Interfaces tab, you should see one entry for each network interface available. (There is also an entry for loopback, but you can ignore this. It is enabled by default, leave it alone.)
** Find the entry for the connection you wish to use, and ensure the radio button for that connection is checked (eg eth0, wl0).

== Automatic configuration (DHCP) ==

MorphOS included network stack supports automatic configuration via DHCP. If your router is set to automatically configure attached devices (ie DHCP server is enabled) then your network connection should configure itself after booting with no user input.

If your router is not set up to automatically configure attached devices, or your system fails to obtain an IP address from the router, see the 'Manual configuration' section.

== Manual configuration ==

MorphOS makes configuration of the network connection very simple.

You will need to know your router's IP address (eg 192.168.0.1), and an available IP address to use for your MorphOS system (eg 192.168.0.101).

RMB on desktop>Settings>System..>Network

In the Network Interfaces tab:

* Expand the entry for your network connection (On mac-mini this is sungem_eth, Pegasos 2 rhinevia, blah, etc);
* Enter an IP address for your MorphOS system (eg 192.168.0.101);
* Enter Subnet Mask (eg 255.255.255.0);
* Enter Gateway - your router's IP address (eg 192.168.0.1).

In the Host and DNS tab:

* (Optional) Enter a hostname to identify your system on the network (This should be a unique name on your local network). Ideally this should be 8 characters or less.
* Enter at least one, and up to 2 DNS server addresses (On a standard network, entering your router's IP address should be sufficient).
* Hit 'Save' and close the System Preferences pane.

== Wired connections ==

A wired ethernet connection should now successfully connect to the network, no further user action is needed.

== Wireless network connections ==

You now need to tell MorphOS to connect to your network, and enter the password if necessary.

MorphOS networking allows settings for multiple wireless networks to be configured. These will be remembered, enabling simple roaming between multiple wireless networks.

WPA/WPA2 security is supported along with 54mbps (wireless g) transfer speeds, making MorphOS interoperable with most public and private wireless networks.

RMB on desktop>Settings>System..>Network
Select the Network Interfaces tab:
* Expand the entry for your network connection (eg wl0);
* A box should appear listing the names (SSIDs) of the wireless networks currently within range of the interface;
* Double-click on the network you wish to join;
* Enter the Network Security Password at the prompt (if network is secured);

The indicator lamp next to your chosen network name (SSID) should now turn green to indicate connection status.

* If you need to re-enter your Network Security Password (either through mis-spelling the password, or changing your network) right click on the SSID and select 'Forget' from the context menu. You can now re-enter a Network Security Password following the steps listed above.

Notes:
* If roaming between networks, automatic configuration by DHCP is strongly recommended. If using manual configuration you will probably have to change your IP address to ensure a valid configuration for each network.
* When last tested G+ speeds (128mbps) were not supported - if your router and WLan card support this mode, it should be disabled in your router settings to avoid any problems.)

Configuring Network

2015-05-23T20:59:28Z

Boot wb: Created page with "= Configuring your network connection = In order to browse the internet, check e-mail or download software, a network connection must be configured. It is assumed in this g..."

= Configuring your network connection =

In order to browse the internet, check e-mail or download software, a network connection must be configured.

It is assumed in this guide that you have a standard setup with a router to which all computers are connected. If you have a different setup, and/or experience trouble configuring your connection, please ask for help if needed.

== Setting up Hardware ==

=== Wired connections (ethernet) ===

Connect one end of a network cable to a spare port on your router, and the other end into the network port of your system. If your system has more than one network port (eg Pegasos 2 has two onboard network ports) make sure to note which port is used.

=== Wireless connections (WLan) ===

For PCMCIA or PCI cards, ensure the wireless networking hardware is connected prior to booting the computer.

== Setting up Software ==

Boot your MorphOS system.

Ensure that the network interface you wish to use is enabled:
* RMB on desktop>Settings>System..>Network
* In the Network Interfaces tab, you should see one entry for each network interface available. (There is also an entry for loopback, but you can ignore this. It is enabled by default, leave it alone.)
** Find the entry for the connection you wish to use, and ensure the radio button for that connection is checked (eg eth0, wl0).

=== Automatic configuration (DHCP) ===

MorphOS included network stack supports automatic configuration via DHCP. If your router is set to automatically configure attached devices (ie DHCP server is enabled) then your network connection should configure itself after booting with no user input.

If your router is not set up to automatically configure attached devices, or your system fails to obtain an IP address from the router, see the 'Manual configuration' section.

=== Manual configuration ===

MorphOS makes configuration of the network connection very simple.

You will need to know your router's IP address (eg 192.168.0.1), and an available IP address to use for your MorphOS system (eg 192.168.0.101).

RMB on desktop>Settings>System..>Network

In the Network Interfaces tab:

* Expand the entry for your network connection (On mac-mini this is sungem_eth, Pegasos 2 rhinevia, blah, etc);
* Enter an IP address for your MorphOS system (eg 192.168.0.101);
* Enter Subnet Mask (eg 255.255.255.0);
* Enter Gateway - your router's IP address (eg 192.168.0.1).

In the Host and DNS tab:

* (Optional) Enter a hostname to identify your system on the network (This should be a unique name on your local network). Ideally this should be 8 characters or less.
* Enter at least one, and up to 2 DNS server addresses (On a standard network, entering your router's IP address should be sufficient).
* Hit 'Save' and close the System Preferences pane.

=== Wired connections ===

A wired ethernet connection should now successfully connect to the network, no further user action is needed.

=== Wireless network connections ===

You now need to tell MorphOS to connect to your network, and enter the password if necessary.

MorphOS networking allows settings for multiple wireless networks to be configured. These will be remembered, enabling simple roaming between multiple wireless networks.

WPA/WPA2 security is supported along with 54mbps (wireless g) transfer speeds, making MorphOS interoperable with most public and private wireless networks.

RMB on desktop>Settings>System..>Network
Select the Network Interfaces tab:
* Expand the entry for your network connection (eg wl0);
* A box should appear listing the names (SSIDs) of the wireless networks currently within range of the interface;
* Double-click on the network you wish to join;
* Enter the Network Security Password at the prompt (if network is secured);

The indicator lamp next to your chosen network name (SSID) should now turn green to indicate connection status.

* If you need to re-enter your Network Security Password (either through mis-spelling the password, or changing your network) right click on the SSID and select 'Forget' from the context menu. You can now re-enter a Network Security Password following the steps listed above.

Notes:
* If roaming between networks, automatic configuration by DHCP is strongly recommended. If using manual configuration you will probably have to change your IP address to ensure a valid configuration for each network.
* When last tested G+ speeds (128mbps) were not supported - if your router and WLan card support this mode, it should be disabled in your router settings to avoid any problems.)

Utilities/Commodities

2015-05-21T21:18:31Z

Boot wb:

Commodities are tools which are run as background processes affecting system behaviour.

Commodities are typically started with no GUI, so cannot be usually be shut down by accessing a menu or using a shortcut key. Exchange (the Commodity Manager tool) is used to start and stop individual commodities and access their interface to adjust settings.

== Exchange ==

Exchange is the commodities manager. This allows the user to monitor which commodities are running, manage their behaviour and settings, and activate, deactivate or remove individual commodities. Exchange can also be quite useful for accessing applications whose windows have been 'hidden'.

Notes: Also available though Ambient RMB > Utilities > Exchange.

== Mixer ==

Master audio hardware controls: output volume, recording levels and mixing.
Volume and recording level controls available through individual applications are scaled within these global settings.

Notes: Output volume control is also available through the 'volume' screenbar.

== NoCapsLock ==

Allows disabling or repurposing the Caps Lock key (useful for limited keyboards, eg iBook).

== ShiftClick ==

Allows Right Mouse Button (RMB) to be emulated by using the left mouse button whilst holding a qualifier key (qualifier key(s) can be configured). Particularly useful on Apple laptops, or when using a single-button Apple mouse.

Notes: Shiftclick can be activated during installation from the welcome screen by clicking on the image of the one-armed mouse.

Utilities/Commodities

2015-05-18T22:26:07Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Commodities are tools which are run as background processes affecting system behaviour. Commodities are typically started with no GUI, so cannot be usually be shut down by ac..."

Commodities are tools which are run as background processes affecting system behaviour.

Commodities are typically started with no GUI, so cannot be usually be shut down by accessing a menu or using a shortcut key. Exchange (the Commodity Manager tool) is used to start and stop individual commodities and access their interface to adjust settings.

== Exchange ==

Exchange is the commodities manager. This allows the user to monitor which commodities are running, manage their behaviour and settings, and activate/deactivate/remove individual commodities. (Also available though Ambient RMB > Utilities > Exchange)
Exchange is also quite useful for accessing applications whose windows have been 'hidden'.

== Mixer ==

Manages hardware audio input and output mixer settings. Analogous to Master Controls.
See section on MorphOS audio subsystem for a fuller explanation.
Software volume audio controls available through AHI and volume control screenbar are subservient to these master settings.

== NoCapsLock ==

Allows disabling or repurposing the Caps Lock key (useful for limited keyboards, eg iBook).

== ShiftClick ==

Allows Right Mouse Button (RMB) to be emulated by using the left mouse button whilst holding a qualifier key (qualifier key(s) can be configured). Particularly useful on Apple laptops, or when using a single-button Apple mouse.

Utilities/Zoom

2015-05-18T22:07:15Z

Boot wb: Created page with "A simple screen magnifier. Usage: Notes:"

A simple screen magnifier.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/Trancestats

2015-05-18T22:06:13Z

Boot wb: Created page with "System monitoring tool showing statistics on the JIT 68K > PPC interpreter (Trance). Usage: Notes:"

System monitoring tool showing statistics on the JIT 68K > PPC interpreter (Trance).

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/Tips

2015-05-18T22:05:31Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Small help application which contains various hints and tips for using MorphOS. Usage: Notes:"

Small help application which contains various hints and tips for using MorphOS.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/TaskManager

2015-05-18T22:03:57Z

Boot wb: Created page with "System monitoring tool. Lists running processes and tasks, allows adjusting the priority of tasks and sending break signals. Usage: Notes:"

System monitoring tool.

Lists running processes and tasks, allows adjusting the priority of tasks and sending break signals.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/Mysticview

2015-05-18T22:01:25Z

Boot wb: Created page with "An image viewer. Usage: Notes:"

An image viewer.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/Multiview

2015-05-18T21:59:42Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Media viewer supporting images and text files. Usage: Notes:"

Media viewer supporting images and text files.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/MUIProCalc

2015-05-18T21:55:18Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Feature-rich scientific calculator application Usage: Notes:"

Feature-rich scientific calculator application

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/More

2015-05-18T21:52:48Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Simple text file viewer. Usage: Notes:"

Simple text file viewer.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/MiniCalc

2015-05-18T21:51:27Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Simple pocket calculator program, providing the usual basic set of mathematical operators. Usage: Notes:"

Simple pocket calculator program, providing the usual basic set of mathematical operators.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/KeyExplorer

2015-05-18T21:48:16Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Utility showing ascii and unicode values for all characters. Useful for finding codes when typing unsupported characters on limited keyboards. Usage: Notes:"

Utility showing ascii and unicode values for all characters.

Useful for finding codes when typing unsupported characters on limited keyboards.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/Jukebox

2015-05-18T21:46:36Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Simple music player supporting playlists, random playback, and displaying file metadata (album, artist, etc). Usage: Notes:"

Simple music player supporting playlists, random playback, and displaying file metadata (album, artist, etc).

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/GraphicBoards

2015-05-18T21:42:18Z

Boot wb:

A system info tool displaying detailed information about the installed graphics hardware.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/GraphicBoards

2015-05-18T21:40:02Z

Boot wb: Created page with "A hardware info tool displaying detailed information about the installed graphics hardware. Usage: Notes:"

A hardware info tool displaying detailed information about the installed graphics hardware.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/Grabber

2015-05-18T21:37:08Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Screen grabbing tool. Allows individual application windows and entire screens to be captured and saved in a variety of resolutions and formats. Usage: Notes:"

Screen grabbing tool.

Allows individual application windows and entire screens to be captured and saved in a variety of resolutions and formats.

Usage:

Notes:

Utilities/Fragment

2015-05-18T21:35:34Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Memory monitoring tool, providing a visualization of memory usage and fragmentation. Usage: Notes:"

Memory monitoring tool, providing a visualization of memory usage and fragmentation.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/Installer

2015-05-18T21:32:05Z

Boot wb:

Software installation script interpreter.

Actually just an icon with its default tool set to the MorphOS installer tool in the sys:morphos/c drawer.

Usage:

Notes: Installer included with MorphOS is largely, but not entirely, compatible with the installer tool provided with Workbench 3.x (Commodore's final version of its 68K Amiga Operating system).
Some older 68K software installation scripts will not function correctly. In this case it is useful to download the 68K version of Installer available from Aminet. This can then be renamed (eg to Installer68K) and used for those scripts which fail using MorphOS default installer tool.

Utilities/Editor

2015-05-18T21:30:54Z

Boot wb: Created page with "A simple text editor. Actually just an icon pointing to the Ed tool in sys:morphos/c. Usage: Notes:"

A simple text editor.

Actually just an icon pointing to the Ed tool in sys:morphos/c.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/UnitControl

2015-05-18T18:33:18Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Storage Device management tool. Used to stop/start/mount/eject devices. Usage: Notes: For partition and filesystem management see HDConfig, for part..."

Storage Device management tool. Used to stop/start/mount/eject devices.

Usage:

Notes: For partition and filesystem management see [[Tools/HDConfig|HDConfig]], for partition mounting and unmounting see [[Tools/Mounter|Mounter]]; for virtual device management see [[Tools/FileImageCtrl|FileImageCtrl]]

Tools/Snoopium

2015-05-18T18:24:04Z

Boot wb: Created page with "System, application and DOS monitoring tool. Usage: Notes:"

System, application and DOS monitoring tool.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/PFSDoctor

2015-05-18T18:23:19Z

Boot wb:

Diagnostic and repair tool for PFS formatted partitions.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/SFSDoctor

2015-05-18T18:22:39Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Diagnostic and repair tool for SFS formatted partitions. Usage: Notes:"

Diagnostic and repair tool for SFS formatted partitions.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/RegTool

2015-05-18T18:18:19Z

Boot wb:

Registration tool used for requesting your personalised MorphOS keyfile to remove demo timeout limitations.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/RegTool

2015-05-18T18:17:29Z

Boot wb:

Registration tool used for purchasing your personalised MorphOS keyfile.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/RegTool

2015-05-18T18:16:15Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Registration tool used for purchasing keyfile for MorphOS. Usage: Notes:"

Registration tool used for purchasing keyfile for MorphOS.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/PFSDoctor

2015-05-18T18:14:39Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Diagnostic and repair tool for PFS formatted volumes. Usage: Notes:"

Diagnostic and repair tool for PFS formatted volumes.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/NetStat

2015-05-18T18:13:59Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Comprehensive Network information and statistics monitoring tool. Usage: Notes:"

Comprehensive Network information and statistics monitoring tool.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/Mounter

2015-05-18T18:00:44Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Tool for mounting and unmounting disk partitions. Mounted partitions can be unmounted; unmounted partitions can be mounted manually, or set to automount at boot time. Us..."

Tool for mounting and unmounting disk partitions.

Mounted partitions can be unmounted; unmounted partitions can be mounted manually, or set to automount at boot time.

Usage:

Notes: A reboot is required before remounting a partition which has been previously mounted and then unmounted.

Tools/Installer

2015-05-18T17:51:32Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Software installation script interpreter. Actually just an icon with its default tool set to the actual installer tool in the sys:morphos/c drawer. Usage: Notes: In..."

Software installation script interpreter.

Actually just an icon with its default tool set to the actual installer tool in the sys:morphos/c drawer.

Usage:

Notes: Installer included with MorphOS is largely, but not entirely, compatible with the installer tool provided with Workbench 3.x (Commodore's final version of its 68K Amiga Operating system).
Some older 68K software installation scripts will not function correctly. In this case it is useful to download the 68K version of Installer available from Aminet. This can then be renamed (eg to Installer68K) and used for those scripts which fail using MorphOS default installer tool.

Tools/HDConfig

2015-05-18T17:42:56Z

Boot wb: Created page with "Disk initialisation and partition management tool. Used to initialise disks (create MBR/RDB/APM disk layout), create and manage partitions and filesystems, change partition f..."

Disk initialisation and partition management tool.

Used to initialise disks (create MBR/RDB/APM disk layout), create and manage partitions and filesystems, change partition flags (boot priority, automount), etc.

Usage:

Notes:

Tools/FTManager

2015-05-18T17:39:49Z

Boot wb:

GUI for installing freetype fonts.

Usage:

I really don't know how to use this, or what it really does. :)

Notes:

Tools/FTManager

2015-05-18T17:38:56Z

Boot wb: Created page with "GUI for installing freetype fonts. I really don't know how to use this, or what it really does. :)"

GUI for installing freetype fonts. I really don't know how to use this, or what it really does. :)