I think so.
>From what you say later, I assume a .gif file is a suitable
>"background". I created such a .gif, in 320x256 format.
I actually have no idea what the GEOS background format is. Before
you blaze trails with your own custom background, you might try copying
one of the standard GEOS backgrounds first.
However, you're on the right track. Once you've got a 320x256 GIF
(actually a 256x320 GIF would be better unless you use your Zoomer
sideways), you need to:
>>f) import the GIF image to the scrapbook
>>g) copy to the clipboard
>>h) run preferences, choose background, and choose get from clipboard
Or, more verbosely:
f) Once running GEOS on a PC, go to the Desk Accessories and fire-up
the Scrapbook. Only the non-shareware Ensemble (or the SDK) has
the appropriate import capabilities you will need. Select Import
from the file menu, and import your GIF.
g) Select Copy from the Edit menu. This copies the image to the
internal clipboard.
h) Fire-up Preferences from the World directory. Choose the "Background"
icon, then choose "Get from clipboard" (or something close to that).
Choose Save (or was it "OK"?), and give your background a name.
Note that this is from memory, so the details may vary slightly. Once
your file is in Background format (anybody care to pin this one down?),
you're set to copy it to your Zoomer.
Note also that if the procedure above works, you will first see your
custom background on the PC. If you don't see it there, chances are
good that you won't see it on the Zoomer either.
>My Zoomer boots, but never displays a background, and I've
>been working on this, tweaking the GIF format, tweaking
>case, etc., for HOURS. . . ! Not fun.
Oops, sorry about that. I never quite incorporated that "haste makes
waste" line into a behavior pattern. Anyway, let me know if my
new improved directions help you out....
-- Doug