[iyonix-support] Re: Mouse pointer colour

In message <4f10f132eclists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> sent on 12 Aug
          Joe Taylor <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Have a look at the application zipped
...
> which enables pointer colours to be selected using a colour picker and
> save a short BASIC program which, when run (e.g. at startup), resets
> the pointer to these colours. (Everything is done via the iconbar menu).

Thanks for that, Joe, it makes things easier. A couple of suggestions 
for your handy program..

- could the default save path for the BASIC file be set, to equate to 
a guaranteed bootable path on all or most RISC OS systems? (eg 
Choices$Write.boot.predesk ?). The results of your program could then 
be set for future boots by a user just clicking on 'OK', rather than 
knowing to find the right directory in !boot to drag it to. A bit like 
the Task Manager > Desktop settings > save settings box.

- include some comments in the output BASIC file about what it is and 
does, and the program that created it (for when I prune !boot and have 
forgotten!)

- Edge and Body are obvious, but what does the 'other' colour actually 
do? Perhaps a help file could describe?

I assume if I wanted to make a larger (or smaller or differently 
shaped) mouse pointer, I could alter the 'ptr_default' sprite and then 
make sure it overrides the one in ROM. That would go further towards a 
more accessible desktop for people with vision difficulties.

Regards

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Ewen Pring, St. Albans, Herts
using Iyonix,  RISC OS 5
http://www.timebus.co.uk/riscos/
Email   : Ewen(underscore)Pring(at 
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