rlh2@ukc.ac.uk (Richard Hesketh) (03/14/90)
I would like to know about any mechanisms and tools available in Windows (any version or incarnation) that allow the user to modify his windows and working environment. Examples of configuration/tailoring tools in other window systems are ResEdit on the Mac and the resources database on the X Window System. How configurable are Windows? How are these mechanisms presented to the user? (editors/dialog boxes/files) Can I change colours, font, titles? Can I create new pull-down menu entries? Can I combine tasks via "batch" files and have then visibly executable .. eg from a menu or other buttons/dialog boxes? I'm really looking for references to papers/reviews/articles that give answers to these questions. I don't have direct access to Windows so manuals are a bit short on the ground! thanks for any info, Richard Richard Hesketh : @nsfnet-relay.ac.uk:rlh2@ukc.ac.uk : rlh2@ukc.ac.uk ..!mcvax!ukc!rlh2 --- Computing Lab., University of Kent at Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NF, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 227 764000 ext 3682/7620
amf@ecs.soton.ac.uk (Andrew Fountain) (03/15/90)
rlh2@ukc.ac.uk (Richard Hesketh) writes: >I would like to know about any mechanisms and tools available in Windows >(any version or incarnation) that allow the user to modify his windows and >working environment. Examples of configuration/tailoring tools in other >window systems are ResEdit on the Mac and the resources database on the >X Window System. >How configurable are Windows? >How are these mechanisms presented to the user? (editors/dialog boxes/files) >Can I change colours, font, titles? The control panel will allow colour changes. >Can I create new pull-down menu entries? Yes, with programs like Command Post. >Can I combine tasks via "batch" files and have then visibly executable > .. eg from a menu or other buttons/dialog boxes? Yes, with Command Post. amf@ecs.soton.ac.uk Dr. Andrew Fountain Tel: +44 703 592831 Dept of Electronics and Computer Science Fax: +44 703 593045 University of Southampton Telex: 47661 SOTONU G Southampton SO9 5NH England