> >I'm having no success with your suggestion, can you help?
>
> I think so.
Thanks.
> >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.
I think my problem lies here. I don't have any other Geos-based
systems except for the Zoomer, and I've been trying to do this
all on it.
>
> 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:
:-) (actually, I did create it 256x320 . . . but, he he he!)
> 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.
Yeah, this all sounds like PC-Geos stuff. . . That's were I goofed.
> [ further procedures deleted ]
>
> >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....
Sorry, I didn't mean to indict you; it was my ignorance of the
product.
> -- Doug
Until I get a PC-Geos installation, and that may never happen,
I don't see a way to get this done easily. But thanks for
the idea!
Dean
deanc@hpbs114.boi.hp.com