WBPattern in workbench 3.1 jpeg question?

paulisthebest · 23 October 2009, 16:19

Hi is it possible to get WBPattern to accept JPEG files instead of ILBM / IFF files? I wanted to put a jpeg as my background on my aga amiga!
If not is there a converter available that converts jpeg to ilbm?

DH · 23 October 2009, 16:25

Xnview converts them http://www.xnview.com/en/index.html

You'll have to use windows to do this and transfer them onto your A1200

thomas · 23 October 2009, 16:27

WBPattern accepts everything the datatype system can read. By default this is only IFF ILBM. But if you install a jpeg datatype and png, gif, bmp etc., it will accept these files, too.

Check this for all kinds of datatypes: http://aminet.net/util/dtype

Without a graphics card you'll probably want this: http://aminet.net/package/util/dtype/JpegDataType

All other jpeg datatypes have evolved so far that they require either OS 3.5+ or a gfx card.

daxb · 23 October 2009, 17:23

If you want to have the images in fast ram you need at least picture.datatype 44.19 (should be from OS3.5). The picture.datatype from OS3.1 is very limited.

Skirner · 08 January 2010, 10:24

where do i change the background image in workbench? (using classic wb P96)
tried to set pictures i wbpatterns but nothing happens when i press "use".
Dont know if i'm at the right setting..

thomas · 08 January 2010, 11:10

WBPattern ist correct for Workbench. If nothing happens, then your Workbench installation is not complete.

Or you don't use Workbench as desktop application. For example AmiKit uses Directory Opus. There you have to choose environment settings from the menu to change the background images.

Skirner · 08 January 2010, 11:56

Ok, dunno what Classic WB P96 uses..

edit: maybe Picasso 96?

thomas · 08 January 2010, 12:42

Picasso96 is a driver for graphics cards. It has nothing to do with background images.

Predseda · 08 January 2010, 12:45

BTW: JPEG as a background image will slowdown the computer alot.

thomas · 08 January 2010, 12:48

JPEG as background is much faster than ILBM.

Bloodwych · 08 January 2010, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skirner

where do i change the background image in workbench? (using classic wb P96)
tried to set pictures i wbpatterns but nothing happens when i press "use".
Dont know if i'm at the right setting..

ClassicWB P96 runs Scalos - doesn't use WBPattern prefs.

It you look under "Run->Settings->Scalos->Pattern" or the top left menubar "Settings->Scalos->Pattern" you will find the place to add wallpapers.

Skirner · 09 January 2010, 05:16

ok, got it. Thanks

im kind a newbie on amiga apps

Bloodwych · 09 January 2010, 14:02

Loads of people ask the same question Skirner. The WBPattern prefs is used when you boot into "Workbench mode" from the multiboot menu:

http://classicwb.abime.net/classicweb/multiboot.htm

But the main Workbench runs Scalos, adding all the nice extra features.

rmadden · 01 March 2020, 05:55

How do you change the picture from a six panel display to one solid image in WB 3.1.4? I can't seem to find a setting for this.

thomas · 01 March 2020, 07:12

This feature is only available in OS 3.9.

In 3.5 and below you have to use a picture which matches the screen size or one which looks nicely in a tiled pattern.

23 October 2009, 16:19	#1
paulisthebest Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 18	WBPattern in workbench 3.1 jpeg question? Hi is it possible to get WBPattern to accept JPEG files instead of ILBM / IFF files? I wanted to put a jpeg as my background on my aga amiga! If not is there a converter available that converts jpeg to ilbm?

23 October 2009, 16:25	#2
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 56 Posts: 4,110	Xnview converts them http://www.xnview.com/en/index.html You'll have to use windows to do this and transfer them onto your A1200 Last edited by DH; 23 October 2009 at 16:33.

08 January 2010, 11:56	#7
Skirner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 18	Ok, dunno what Classic WB P96 uses.. edit: maybe Picasso 96? Last edited by Skirner; 08 January 2010 at 12:37.

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23 October 2009, 16:27	#3
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 6,987	WBPattern accepts everything the datatype system can read. By default this is only IFF ILBM. But if you install a jpeg datatype and png, gif, bmp etc., it will accept these files, too. Check this for all kinds of datatypes: http://aminet.net/util/dtype Without a graphics card you'll probably want this: http://aminet.net/package/util/dtype/JpegDataType All other jpeg datatypes have evolved so far that they require either OS 3.5+ or a gfx card.

23 October 2009, 17:23	#4
daxb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 3,303	If you want to have the images in fast ram you need at least picture.datatype 44.19 (should be from OS3.5). The picture.datatype from OS3.1 is very limited.

08 January 2010, 10:24	#5
Skirner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 18	where do i change the background image in workbench? (using classic wb P96) tried to set pictures i wbpatterns but nothing happens when i press "use". Dont know if i'm at the right setting..

08 January 2010, 11:10	#6
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 6,987	WBPattern ist correct for Workbench. If nothing happens, then your Workbench installation is not complete. Or you don't use Workbench as desktop application. For example AmiKit uses Directory Opus. There you have to choose environment settings from the menu to change the background images.

08 January 2010, 12:42	#8
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 6,987	Picasso96 is a driver for graphics cards. It has nothing to do with background images.

08 January 2010, 12:45	#9
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,540	BTW: JPEG as a background image will slowdown the computer alot.

08 January 2010, 12:48	#10
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 6,987	JPEG as background is much faster than ILBM.

09 January 2010, 05:16	#12
Skirner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 18	ok, got it. Thanks im kind a newbie on amiga apps

09 January 2010, 14:02	#13
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Loads of people ask the same question Skirner. The WBPattern prefs is used when you boot into "Workbench mode" from the multiboot menu: http://classicwb.abime.net/classicweb/multiboot.htm But the main Workbench runs Scalos, adding all the nice extra features.

01 March 2020, 05:55	#14
rmadden Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Antioch Posts: 18	How do you change the picture from a six panel display to one solid image in WB 3.1.4? I can't seem to find a setting for this.

01 March 2020, 07:12	#15
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 6,987	This feature is only available in OS 3.9. In 3.5 and below you have to use a picture which matches the screen size or one which looks nicely in a tiled pattern.

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