Pimp your Workbench!

P-J · 09 November 2006, 13:10

Hi all!

I've not been around for a while, and having installed Workbench 3.1 on a HDF in WinUAE I've forgotten all the cool stuff to install to, well, literally 'pimp my Workbench'.

Can anyone list all the tools that they use (perhaps with a link to Aminet?) to get their Workbench looking and acting more modern and up to date? Anything welcome, be it graphical or functional!

ppill · 09 November 2006, 13:21

Better just look for a package with the programs pre-installed.
AmiKit seems a good choice, here's the link http://amikit.amiga.sk

P-J · 09 November 2006, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppill

Better just look for a package with the programs pre-installed.
AmiKit seems a good choice, here's the link http://amikit.amiga.sk

Just humour me

I like to do things from scratch, great feeling of accomplishment.

Thanks for the link anyway, I'll have to check it out.

Edit : I checked it out, but unfortunately 'Workbench 3.1 is NOT supported!'. I only own WB3.1

DamienD · 09 November 2006, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-J

Edit : I checked it out, but unfortunately 'Workbench 3.1 is NOT supported!'. I only own WB3.1

I know you've said you like to do things from scratch (which I totally understand) but ClassicWB by Bloodwych is the best option available IMHO.

See project.ClassicWB section for more details

ppill · 09 November 2006, 13:32

From the top of my head...
VisualPrefs
MCP
Birde
ToolManager
NewIcons
GlowIcons
FullPallete
SysPatch
FBlit
Titleshadow

That's a good way to start

You'll find them on www.aminet.net

Anubis · 09 November 2006, 13:36

I second DamienD's opinion about ClassicWB.

Also if you install it, look around what's on it and check what tools you find useful. Then either ask Bloodwych or post question here on forum.

Also Paul's tutorial has most of needed tools to start with.

Zetr0 · 10 November 2006, 01:07

workbench 3.5

nice bench indeedy

Paul · 10 November 2006, 11:38

I remember seeing a guide called "This Old Workbench" but it's offline,

but the wayback machine looks like it has the old site archived

http://www.amigau.com/amigarealm/thi.../contents.html - wayback machine mirror

Edit - site working ok

Frog · 10 November 2006, 12:03

"This Old Workbench" was an excellent site !

P-J · 10 November 2006, 14:25

Thanks for all the help, I'll check some of these out.

Although I see I can get AmigaOS 3.9 for a bit under £40. Can anyone who has it say if it's a worthwhile investment?

Zetr0 · 10 November 2006, 14:46

unless you got a gfx card (and in truth most cases even if you do) go for OS 3.5 its cheaper for one and has a smaller footprint.

If you want all the yummyness of a modern OS then lump in linux and use a emulator to run the old software

(there wont be much slowdown on native hardware... infact hardly noticable)

rsn8887 · 10 November 2006, 21:59

wbverlauf is a nice one too, it puts customizable aga copper gradient onto one of the wb colors...

rsn8887 · 10 November 2006, 22:02

also scalos is nice, gives context menus.

magicmenu also....

there's that clipboard history tool which is cool, have to check name.

And that other tool which lets you mark ANY text on the screen and copy to clipboard... dunno name

alkis21 · 10 November 2006, 23:09

Taskbar and Daemon Tools (with their Prefs Editor) are very essential tools.

mr_a500 · 11 November 2006, 01:42

Quote:

And that other tool which lets you mark ANY text on the screen and copy to clipboard... dunno name

If you find out the name, let me know. I'm using PowerSnap which only lets you copy monospaced text to clipboard. I've been looking for something to copy ANY text - including text not in monospaced font.

rsn8887 · 11 November 2006, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_a500

If you find out the name, let me know. I'm using PowerSnap which only lets you copy monospaced text to clipboard. I've been looking for something to copy ANY text - including text not in monospaced font.

mmh, powersnap was what I meant. You are right though, I remember it only works with monospaced fonts. My mistake

pixie · 21 June 2023, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

I remember seeing a guide called "This Old Workbench" but it's offline,

but the wayback machine looks like it has the old site archived

http://www.amigau.com/amigarealm/thi.../contents.html - wayback machine mirror

Edit - site working ok

I did a PDF with all the Articles and an index. It's all very informative, I though it to be well worth it!

van_dammesque · 22 June 2023, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixie

I did a PDF with all the Articles and an index. It's all very informative, I though it to be well worth it!

Nice and comprehensive!

pixie · 22 June 2023, 12:17

I've been trying to use newedit, but I didn't figure how it actually work. Anyone had had any experience with it?
Ps- it helps copying over some selectors where it usually wouldn't be allowed to

09 November 2006, 13:10	#1
P-J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moorpark, California Age: 44 Posts: 1,153	Pimp your Workbench! Hi all! I've not been around for a while, and having installed Workbench 3.1 on a HDF in WinUAE I've forgotten all the cool stuff to install to, well, literally 'pimp my Workbench'. Can anyone list all the tools that they use (perhaps with a link to Aminet?) to get their Workbench looking and acting more modern and up to date? Anything welcome, be it graphical or functional!

10 November 2006, 11:38	#8
Paul RIP Friends Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,157	I remember seeing a guide called "This Old Workbench" but it's offline, but the wayback machine looks like it has the old site archived http://www.amigau.com/amigarealm/thi.../contents.html - wayback machine mirror Edit - site working ok Last edited by Paul; 13 November 2006 at 19:25.

22 June 2023, 12:17	#19
pixie Registered User Join Date: May 2020 Location: Figueira da Foz Posts: 361	I've been trying to use newedit, but I didn't figure how it actually work. Anyone had had any experience with it? Ps- it helps copying over some selectors where it usually wouldn't be allowed to Last edited by pixie; 30 June 2023 at 19:45.

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09 November 2006, 13:21	#2
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	Better just look for a package with the programs pre-installed. AmiKit seems a good choice, here's the link http://amikit.amiga.sk

09 November 2006, 13:32	#5
ppill CON: artist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Poland Age: 43 Posts: 1,250	From the top of my head... VisualPrefs MCP Birde ToolManager NewIcons GlowIcons FullPallete SysPatch FBlit Titleshadow That's a good way to start You'll find them on www.aminet.net

09 November 2006, 13:36	#6
Anubis Retro Gamer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Underworld Age: 51 Posts: 4,061	I second DamienD's opinion about ClassicWB. Also if you install it, look around what's on it and check what tools you find useful. Then either ask Bloodwych or post question here on forum. Also Paul's tutorial has most of needed tools to start with.

10 November 2006, 01:07	#7
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	workbench 3.5 nice bench indeedy

10 November 2006, 12:03	#9
Frog Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,385	"This Old Workbench" was an excellent site !

10 November 2006, 14:25	#10
P-J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moorpark, California Age: 44 Posts: 1,153	Thanks for all the help, I'll check some of these out. Although I see I can get AmigaOS 3.9 for a bit under £40. Can anyone who has it say if it's a worthwhile investment?

10 November 2006, 14:46	#11
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	unless you got a gfx card (and in truth most cases even if you do) go for OS 3.5 its cheaper for one and has a smaller footprint. If you want all the yummyness of a modern OS then lump in linux and use a emulator to run the old software (there wont be much slowdown on native hardware... infact hardly noticable)

10 November 2006, 21:59	#12
rsn8887 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,058	wbverlauf is a nice one too, it puts customizable aga copper gradient onto one of the wb colors...

10 November 2006, 22:02	#13
rsn8887 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,058	also scalos is nice, gives context menus. magicmenu also.... there's that clipboard history tool which is cool, have to check name. And that other tool which lets you mark ANY text on the screen and copy to clipboard... dunno name

10 November 2006, 23:09	#14
alkis21 Zone Friend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Athens, Greece Age: 49 Posts: 1,408	Taskbar and Daemon Tools (with their Prefs Editor) are very essential tools.

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