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Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 30 Oct 2024 10:48
by rubber_jonnie
egrath wrote: 30 Oct 2024 10:41
Maybe something minor, but is there a way to make the clock show up without having to activate it first through the menu?
Possibly, I use xBoot and have it installed as an acc, so it autoloads, but I still have to go into the 'Desk' menu and click on it before it shows in the top tight hand corner.
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 31 Oct 2024 02:53
by Darklord
From "AREAL37.DOC"
"The clock can be set to automatically start up when the program boots and a double bell sound can be made to indicate
the accessory has been loaded."
Not sure if that means it's actually showing up in it's corner position though...
HTH's...
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 31 Oct 2024 06:54
by Darklord
Just a follow up - I went ahead and installed this on my Mega STe.
I ran the configuration program, which created an .INF file in C:,
(root drive). I placed the ACC on the root drive as well and put
the actual program itself in the AUTO folder. From the configuration
program I picked start at boot.
This worked. The ACC seems to have a very limited function. I can
turn the corner clock on/off with it, but that's about all.
If I don't have the ACC in my root drive, the clock doesn't appear.
Not sure if there is a way around that or not. I also didn't try using
it with just the ACC and nothing in the AUTO folder. I'll play around
with it more later today.
Getting sleepy... :)
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 31 Oct 2024 09:54
by rubber_jonnie
Darklord wrote: 31 Oct 2024 06:54
Just a follow up - I went ahead and installed this on my Mega STe.
I ran the configuration program, which created an .INF file in C:,
(root drive). I placed the ACC on the root drive as well and put
the actual program itself in the AUTO folder. From the configuration
program I picked start at boot.
This worked. The ACC seems to have a very limited function. I can
turn the corner clock on/off with it, but that's about all.
If I don't have the ACC in my root drive, the clock doesn't appear.
Not sure if there is a way around that or not. I also didn't try using
it with just the ACC and nothing in the AUTO folder. I'll play around
with it more later today.
Getting sleepy... :)
So you're saying it actually starts with the clock in the top right then after configuring?
For me it starts in the desk menu and I have to click it to show the clock. Must look into it.
EDIT - I used the the config program and set it to run at boot and it does just that :) I now get the clock in the corner automagically when the machine boots.
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 31 Oct 2024 15:01
by Darklord
"DIT - I used the the config program and set it to run at boot and it does just that :) I now get the clock in the corner automagically when the machine boots."
Yep, that's the ticket that worked for me. It complained for me until I ran the configuration program and actually created the .INF file.
At first, I was thinking, "hmm...", ACC *and* AUTO folder program? Ugh.
But then, after using it a while last night I found the ACC to be handy to turn off the clock in software that it visually interferes with.
Assuming the software lets you access the menu bar, that is - otherwise, I turn it off before running that software.
Still checking it for compatibility with everything I use but for now, it's a keeper. Thanks! :)
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 31 Oct 2024 17:42
by rubber_jonnie
Darklord wrote: 31 Oct 2024 15:01
"DIT - I used the the config program and set it to run at boot and it does just that :) I now get the clock in the corner automagically when the machine boots."
Yep, that's the ticket that worked for me. It complained for me until I ran the configuration program and actually created the .INF file.
At first, I was thinking, "hmm...", ACC *and* AUTO folder program? Ugh.
But then, after using it a while last night I found the ACC to be handy to turn off the clock in software that it visually interferes with.
Assuming the software lets you access the menu bar, that is - otherwise, I turn it off before running that software.
Still checking it for compatibility with everything I use but for now, it's a keeper. Thanks! :)
Splendid :)
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 01 Nov 2024 00:20
by atari030
I hate in when I try and remember auto programs I used thirty years ago.......
I used to use a auto program and I'm pretty sure it put date and time on the menu bar as well as caps lock and disk activity. I probably have it buried on an old floppy somewhere.
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 01 Nov 2024 03:12
by Darklord
Well...guess I spoke too soon.
I just installed it on my STacy. It has an internal Ultrasatan (as does my
Mega STe).
During boot-up, it stops the boot up process and says it can't find the
clock module, requiring you to press the <return> key to proceed.
I might suspect it was getting confused with 2 clocks but the Mega STe's
internal US doesn't seem to interfere. At least, I don't have to hit the
<return> key on it.
Despite that, once it gets to the desktop the clock shows up fine in the
corner, correct time and all. <shrugs>
Gonna go read the docs some more - maybe there's something in there
about this.
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 01 Nov 2024 03:24
by Darklord
Okay, scratch that. :)
As it turns out, you *don't* have to use the AUTO folder program. At least in my
case I don't.
After reading the docs a little more thoroughly (it's right there), I removed the
AUTO folder program and the corner clock comes up fine, correct time and all
and no error messages.
So...still a keeper. :yay:
Re: RTC program to display time on menubar ?
Posted: 01 Nov 2024 08:39
by rubber_jonnie
Darklord wrote: 01 Nov 2024 03:24
Okay, scratch that. :)
As it turns out, you *don't* have to use the AUTO folder program. At least in my
case I don't.
After reading the docs a little more thoroughly (it's right there), I removed the
AUTO folder program and the corner clock comes up fine, correct time and all
and no error messages.
So...still a keeper. :yay:
I've only ever used the ACC myself, though TBH I'd never played with the config app so I learned something new :)