>Hello, >This may be an elementary macintosh question, and it is off topic for this >list, but ... is there a way to keep my icons in the position on the desktop >where I put them? I have icons for several servers that I would like to keep >separate from other icons for disks and software. But whenever I start my >machine up, it puts them where it wants them - all lined up on the right >side of the screen. I think I had locked them in place once a long time ago, >but for some reason they keep moving now upon start up. If I once knew how >to lock them in place, I have now forgotten. (Mac OS 8.6) > >Thanks, >Wayne >
I don't know about locking the icons, but I dealt with this problem by creating a quick and easy AppleScript application to reposition all my permanent icons (don't include icons that come and go from the desktop like CD icons, etc.): First, make sure your icons are where you want them, then open the AppleScript Editor program. Then switch to the Finder, select all your permanent desktop icons or the group that you want, and drag them as a group to a slightly offset position. Next, switch to the Script Editor application and click the Record button. Switch back to the Finder by choosing it from the Application menu, which will ensure that the selected desktop icons remain selected, and drag the icons back to their former positions. Go back to the Script Editor once more, click the Stop button, and save the script as an application naming it to indicate the group of icons you are working with. Now you can reset your desktop icons by opening and running the application you just recreated. Maybe this will work for your needs if you can't find information on locking them in place. Bobbie -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
