Title:			TIDYDESK
Author:			Mike Curnow <mike.curnow@dial.pipex.com>
Version:		1.63
Title From:		Documentation
Author From:		Documentation
Version From:		Documentation
Supplier:		Mike Curnow <mike.curnow@dial.pipex.com>
Date:			24/12/96
Keywords:		Desk top accessories
Shareware:		No
Machine:		Archimedes
Operating system:	RISCOS
Memory requirements:	
Peripherals needed:	
Other s/ware needed:	
Directory:		micros/arch/riscos/e139
Date mounted/updated:	08/01/97
File names:		tidydesk.arc
Unarchived files:	8
Unarchived size:	93 kbytes
Omissions:		
See also:		

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Acquiring the package:

Download the archive file(s) and extract using SparkPlug 2
(see the "tools_help" file in micros/arch/riscos/tools for further info).


Description:

TidyDesk is designed to provide extra control over the desktop without
affecting normal operation. Features are:

a) A menu to control the window under the pointer.
b) A menu to control all open windows, allowing windows to be tidied etc.
c) Keyboard control over window sizes, which window is topmost and window
scrolling.
d) Drag and resizing of windows from anywhere within the window, including
dragging upwards and leftwards.
e) Cut and paste of icon text, and a flashing caret with variable flash time.
f) Customisable screen blanker.
g) Task killing (for bugged applications).
h) Long double click to open application directories and load files,
including direct editing of BASIC programs.
i) Mouse parking.
j) Fully customisable keyboard short cut facility, giving quick entry of
text, launching applications or issuing OS commands, via a simple ALT key
combination.
k) Run programs in a task window.