[comp.sys.atari.st] TRASH with DCDESKTOP

ggreenbe@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Gerald Greenberg) (08/14/90)

I tried sending directly to double click, but I can't seem to
reach the address I used to be able to:  uace0@uhnix2 (that is
another question!).
No matter how I configure dcdesktop (i.e. either: 1. CONTROL
deletes files permanently, or 2. CONTROL copies deleted files
to TRASH [folder]), I can only get a deleted file to be copied
to TRASH by holding down CONTROL.  Is this a common problem/
or does it have something to do with auto folder programs and
accs?  (I know quickSTII v 2.1 causes problems with the icons
on the desktop...)        
Any ideas would be appreciated.
--Gerry
ggreenbe@rodan.acs.syr.edu         maxg@suvm (bitnet)

uace0@uhnix2.uh.edu (Michael B. Vederman) (08/19/90)

Gerry -

Be sure you are saving the configuration to the DCDSKTOP.PRG in your AUTO
folder.  The recoverable trashcan does function as advertised.

For DC Desktop to move files to the trash directory when a delete operation is
performed, do this:

1) Configure DC Desktop from the DC Configurator so the toggle option button
   reads:  <CONTROL> Permanently Deletes Files
2) Save your configuration to DCDSKTOP.PRG in your AUTO folder.
3) Check to make sure the TRASH Directory in the configurator and the actual
   directory you have created on your drive are both the same.

You do not need to reboot to have this take effect, it is immediate.  This
will make the delete operation default to a recoverable delete.

We are still at uace0@uhnix2.uh.edu

We've just moved, so I've not been on as frequently, but all is back to the
status quo.

- mike


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