>>Not sure if I'm talking the same subject here, but Jonathan Dent >>created a little hack to change the main sprite in ptr_gen some time >>ago. >Don't remember that. Must have been another Jonathan, there's a lot >of them about ;-) >Jon. > >>I think it's on Tony Firshman's BBS, can't remember which area >>but I think it was called SPRITES_ZIP
OK, maybe it was another John Dent (the 'h' a clue?) Here's the README file from the package in case it's of interest to anyone. Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.soft.net.uk/dj/index.html ====================================================================== ======== PTR_GEN This file, the general version of the pointer interface, contains code which gives the QL a wimp-style window handling system. The file also contains certain sprite definitions which are used internally to define the shape of the mouse pointer when it passes over windows. This will only be relavent if you are already a regular user of the pointer interface. In this _arc file, there is a basic program (findspr_bas) which opens this file and sifts through it checking for these sprite definitions. The program writes the addresses of the sprites to the screen, and you should note these addresses down. If you have two or more versions of the PI, then you will have to either run the program twice (two cups of coffee) of substitute the version you like most on all of your disks. The 8 addresses correspond to: 1st The pointer 2nd Lock 3rd Empty box [] 4th Window in other mode under pointer 5th 'K' (window waiting on the keyboard) 6th Not accepting input (no entry) 7th Window move 8th Resize there are two pointers in the _arc file, a new pointer and an hour glass (instead of nr. 6). The best source of information on how to design sprites is in the QPTR or EasyPTR documentation and programs. Anyway, note down the two addresses mentioned above, and then alter the boot file (supplied) and put in your own addresses where appropriate. Save it, and then admire a decent pointer. The pointer will not override any applications that to not use the default naffy one. John Dent
