Short: Customizable GUI for ImageFX Author: dhomas@youngmonkey.ca (dhomas trenn) Uploader: dhomas youngmonkey ca (dhomas trenn) Type: gfx/ifx Version: 01.Apr.02 Architecture: m68k-amigaos ========================================================================== April 2, 2001 Re-release ------------------------ Commander (Amiga) is now freely distributable. ========================================================================== About Commander --------------- One of the drawbacks of many programs is the lack of a customizable user interface. Functions, such as ARexx scripting and plug-ins, often have to be started via file requesters or multi-level menus. This approach can slow down your workflow - and often hinder your creative energy. ImageFX, for example, lacks a customizable (or updated) command interface. When new modules/hooks scripts are added to the program (home-made, pd, shareware, or commerical) you're required to select those functions through a file requester or other means. This can slow down the creative process. Commander is the solution to that problem. Features -------- - Can control any program that has an ARexx command set. However, it is ONLY available for: ImageFX and there are no plans to develop this product further. See ImageFX special features below. - Commander is currently available for: ImageFX. See special features below. - Extensive customization allows the user to design multiple interfaces for all kinds of different approaches to working. Just about everything is customizable, including: layout, fonts, gadgets, colors, images, etc. - Openable on any public screen. Can be run multiple times on the same screen and/or on different screens, each with a different or same GUI. - Can control more than one application from one GUI. - GUIs are designed external to the main program. This minimizes memory requirements and increases the interface speed. - Includes useful examples and tutorials to get you started. Example files can be modified to meet your needs, or new interfaces can be created. ImageFX Features ---------------- - Works with any version of ImageFX under WB2.x or higher. - Full control of ImageFX via it's ARexx command set. Now you can have immediate access to all those extra hooks and effects that aren't part of the standard ImageFX GUI. - Commander can start automatically when ImageFX starts. Quitting Commander can also quit ImageFX. - Can be run multiple times on different screens, for multiple simultaneous iterations of ImageFX. What Will Commander Do? ----------------------- Commander allows you to customize your own GUI for supported applications, giving you the ability to directly access your favourite ARexx commands, scripts, and plug-ins in a way that works best for you. If you use a large screen (1280x1024) you may wish to have numerous independently movable panels of grouped commands. If you use a smaller display (640x400) you may prefer to have a page flipping type interface. Or you may want to have multiple configurations for different kinds of workflow. Commander can do it all. What Won't Commander Do? ------------------------ Commander won't help you to be creative, but it will help your creative flow by avoiding the hinderance of a cumbersome GUI. Requirements ------------ - WB 2.x+ - Text editor - A supported application (see above) FOR MORE INFORMATION ------------------------------------------- http://www.youngmonkey.ca/hands/files/Commander/