Large Directory-FBlit WB/Quit

fc.studio · 23 July 2004, 19:55

My system is: real A1200 030/50 18MB KS3.0 WB3.1
Monitor M1438S, 2,5" 1,4GB HD, CD-Writer, Modem...
but NO GFX CARD

(1)
Opening a large directory from a CD-ROM I run out
of CHIP memory.
I found on AMINET the patch FBLIT that seem to solve the
problem but unfortunately It doesn't work on my system.
I've installed it in the StartUp-Sequence after
SetPatch.
I wrong something? Can anyone suggest me other similar patch?

(2)
Is it possible to force the Workbench/Quit option avoiding
the message "Cannot quit yet, there are x program launched"
and so closing in one go all applications running?

Thanks to everyone for your time.

Bloodwych · 23 July 2004, 21:24

1) Wow, that must be a large directory or you have some big default icons. This does happen to me on rare occasions, but usually I'm using Dopus so large directories are not an issue. Can't you just use a file manager like Dopus for CDs, or set the workbench window to list view? Sorry, but I have no other suggestions.

2) I've always wondered that and I'm not aware of a way around the issue. The usual culprits are commodity programs. Since Workbench doesn't really require shutting down however and boots so fast I just hit the reset buttons to clear everything.

Amiga1992 · 24 July 2004, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by fc.studio

I wrong something? Can anyone suggest me other similar patch?

Are you using NewIcons? Did you set up NewIcons to use fast ram?

Quote:

Is it possible to force the Workbench/Quit option avoiding
the message "Cannot quit yet, there are x program launched"
and so closing in one go all applications running?

why not just reset the amiga?

fc.studio · 24 July 2004, 02:32

For Akira

About NewIcons, Yes I do. But I don't know how to set up it
to use FAST RAM; however if you refer to switch on the RTG
mode I remind you that I've none Graphics Card.

24 July 2004, 02:48

I think that should do the trick. It's not a very logical name for "use fast ram instead of chip ram" button but it's the one you're looking for.

edit: oops, it's not selectable on my 030/50 machine. so it probably really needs a card :/

fc.studio · 24 July 2004, 03:12

(Burseg-Akira)

Well, I Tried and It works... It eats CHIP RAM yet, but much
FAST RAM too, and so I finally can open and see that very
large directory (787 files in Show/All Files option).

Many Thanks!!!

24 July 2004, 03:28

So RTG is selectable? Strange, the box is shaded on my setup. Probably because I've got some other funky stuff running. Ah whatever, it's good to know your problem is solved but try Directory Opus 4 some time

Amiga1992 · 24 July 2004, 12:46

Yes it should be selectable. If it isn't Fblit is not working or something.

24 July 2004, 16:19

Can't be. Fblitgui works. Can you attach your fblit preferences?

24 July 2004, 16:26

Crap, it only works with the low end (edit: and with high end???) newicon.library! I had the middle "end" one installed. I'd rather not use it now.

fc.studio · 31 July 2004, 13:22

I don't know why on my A1200 the NewIcons RTG options is
selectable but I can show you my system set-up:

I've High Level New-Icons library, Fblit running (it is just
the SetPatch in S/StartUp-Sequence) and FBlitGui deleted.

Other installed and working software: DefIcons, MagicWB2,
CacheCDFS-IDEFix 95, TBClock, ToolsDeamon, MCX.

I've enough free CHIP RAM (about 1,8 MB) using a special
version of DBLPAL Screen (720x512) with 32 colors.
The system works (and very good) by a Blizzard 1230-IV with
16MB Fast (No FPU and No MAPROM enabled).

At the moment I'm writing here with it by IBrowse 2.2

If this can help you...

31 July 2004, 16:00

Thanks I figured it out already

23 July 2004, 19:55	#1
fc.studio Cat lover Join Date: May 2004 Location: Italy Age: 54 Posts: 804	Large Directory-FBlit WB/Quit My system is: real A1200 030/50 18MB KS3.0 WB3.1 Monitor M1438S, 2,5" 1,4GB HD, CD-Writer, Modem... but NO GFX CARD (1) Opening a large directory from a CD-ROM I run out of CHIP memory. I found on AMINET the patch FBLIT that seem to solve the problem but unfortunately It doesn't work on my system. I've installed it in the StartUp-Sequence after SetPatch. I wrong something? Can anyone suggest me other similar patch? (2) Is it possible to force the Workbench/Quit option avoiding the message "Cannot quit yet, there are x program launched" and so closing in one go all applications running? Thanks to everyone for your time.

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23 July 2004, 21:24	#2
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	1) Wow, that must be a large directory or you have some big default icons. This does happen to me on rare occasions, but usually I'm using Dopus so large directories are not an issue. Can't you just use a file manager like Dopus for CDs, or set the workbench window to list view? Sorry, but I have no other suggestions. 2) I've always wondered that and I'm not aware of a way around the issue. The usual culprits are commodity programs. Since Workbench doesn't really require shutting down however and boots so fast I just hit the reset buttons to clear everything.

24 July 2004, 02:32	#4
fc.studio Cat lover Join Date: May 2004 Location: Italy Age: 54 Posts: 804	For Akira About NewIcons, Yes I do. But I don't know how to set up it to use FAST RAM; however if you refer to switch on the RTG mode I remind you that I've none Graphics Card.

24 July 2004, 02:48	#5
oldpx Posts: n/a	I think that should do the trick. It's not a very logical name for "use fast ram instead of chip ram" button but it's the one you're looking for. edit: oops, it's not selectable on my 030/50 machine. so it probably really needs a card :/

24 July 2004, 03:12	#6
fc.studio Cat lover Join Date: May 2004 Location: Italy Age: 54 Posts: 804	(Burseg-Akira) Well, I Tried and It works... It eats CHIP RAM yet, but much FAST RAM too, and so I finally can open and see that very large directory (787 files in Show/All Files option). Many Thanks!!!

24 July 2004, 03:28	#7
oldpx Posts: n/a	So RTG is selectable? Strange, the box is shaded on my setup. Probably because I've got some other funky stuff running. Ah whatever, it's good to know your problem is solved but try Directory Opus 4 some time

24 July 2004, 12:46	#8
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Yes it should be selectable. If it isn't Fblit is not working or something.

24 July 2004, 16:19	#9
oldpx Posts: n/a	Can't be. Fblitgui works. Can you attach your fblit preferences?

24 July 2004, 16:26	#10
oldpx Posts: n/a	Crap, it only works with the low end (edit: and with high end???) newicon.library! I had the middle "end" one installed. I'd rather not use it now.

31 July 2004, 13:22	#11
fc.studio Cat lover Join Date: May 2004 Location: Italy Age: 54 Posts: 804	I don't know why on my A1200 the NewIcons RTG options is selectable but I can show you my system set-up: I've High Level New-Icons library, Fblit running (it is just the SetPatch in S/StartUp-Sequence) and FBlitGui deleted. Other installed and working software: DefIcons, MagicWB2, CacheCDFS-IDEFix 95, TBClock, ToolsDeamon, MCX. I've enough free CHIP RAM (about 1,8 MB) using a special version of DBLPAL Screen (720x512) with 32 colors. The system works (and very good) by a Blizzard 1230-IV with 16MB Fast (No FPU and No MAPROM enabled). At the moment I'm writing here with it by IBrowse 2.2 If this can help you...

31 July 2004, 16:00	#12
oldpx Posts: n/a	Thanks I figured it out already

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