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$nopage>actions
parameters, See arguments, Action Limitations
$nopage>app_root, See application root directory, Step 2: Creating the Desktop Application Root
$nopage>application registration, See registration, Registering an Application
$nopage>root menu, See Workspace menu, To Modify the Existing Workspace (Root) Menu
$nopage>shell
See also environment variables, .profile, .login, .dtprofile, To Set Environment Variables
* wildcard character, Name-Based Data Types
-indirect option, XDMCP Indirect Requests from Network Display
-query option, XDMCP Direct Requests from Network Displays
.dtprofile file
creating, Sourcing the .dtprofile Script
setting environment variables in, To Set Environment Variables
setting LANG, Setting the Language for One User
sourcing in, When a Session Starts, Sourcing the .dtprofile Script
syntax, To Set Resources
.login file
not read by Login Manager, To Set Environment Variables
sourcing in, Optionally Sourcing the .profile or .login Script
.profile file
not read by Login Manager, To Set Environment Variables
sourcing in, Optionally Sourcing the .profile or .login Script
.sdl files, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
2, Creating an Action that Prompts for a File Argument, Defining the Data Criteria for a Data Type, Icon File Names, To Display an Icon in a Front Panel Control, Administering Fonts
? wildcard character, Name-Based Data Types

A

action definition file, created by Create Action, What Create Action Does
action file, What Create Action Does, Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
contents, How Actions Create Icons for Applications
creating, Creating the Action File (Application Icon), Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
definition, How Actions Create Icons for Applications
action icon, How Actions Create Icons for Applications, Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
creating, Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
required by desktop, Icons Required for the Desktop
Action Icons controls, in Create Action, To Create an Action for an Application
Action Name field in Create Action, To Create an Action for an Application
action search path, See database search path, Database (Action/Data Types) Search Path
action servers, See database servers, Summary—Types of Servers
actionIcon resource, Specifying the Icon Image Used by an Action
actions
accepting dropped file or prompting, Creating an Action that Accepts a Dropped File or Prompts for One
accepting dropped files, How Actions Use Data Files as Arguments, Creating an Action that Accepts a Dropped File
accepting multiple dropped files, Creating an Action for Multiple Dropped Files
argument count restrictions, Restricting an Action Based on the Number of Arguments
arguments, Action Arguments
arguments, non-file, Creating an Action that Prompts for a Non-File Argument
associating icon with, To Associate an Icon with an Action or Data Type
associating with data types, Associating Data Types with Actions
COMMAND, COMMAND Actions
configuration files, Configuration Files for Actions
creating icons for applications, How Actions Create Icons for Applications
creating manually, Creating Actions Manually, Creating an Action Manually: General Steps, To Create an Action Manually
default icon, Specifying the Icon Image Used by an Action
default terminal, Specifying a Different Default Terminal Emulator
different double-click and drop functionality, To Provide Different Double-Click and Drop Behavior
editing, To Modify an Existing Action Definition
environment variables, Using Environment Variables in Actions and Data Types
example, Example of Creating a COMMAND Action, Example of Creating a MAP Action
execution string, Building the Execution String for a COMMAND Action
fields, To Create an Action Manually
file arguments, How Actions Use Data Files as Arguments
files representing, See action file, Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
icons for, Find Set dialog box, Specifying the Icon Image Used by an Action
icons representing, Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
integrated with dtappintegrate, Actions and Data Types
interchangeable arguments, Creating an Action with Interchangeable File Arguments
introduction, Introduction to Actions and Data Types, Introduction To Actions
labels, Action Labels, To Localize an Existing Action
limitations of Create Action, Action Limitations
localized, Creating Localized Actions
MAP, MAP Actions
mapping, Running Actions from the Selected Menu
modifying, To Modify an Existing Action Definition
name, What Create Action Does, To Create an Action Manually, To Create an Action File (Action Icon)
no arguments, Creating an Action that Uses No Arguments
no display output, To Create an Action for an Application
non-file arguments, Action Limitations, Creating an Action that Prompts for a Non-File Argument
non-interchangeable arguments, Creating an Action for Non-Interchangeable Arguments
precedence rules, Precedence in Action Definitions
prompting for file, Creating an Action that Prompts for a File Argument
providing shells, Providing Shell Capabilities in an Action
relationship to data types, How Data Types Connect Data Files to Actions
reloading, To Reload the Actions/Data Types Database
required for registration, Step 4: Creating the Actions and Data Types for the Application
restricted by data type, Running Actions from the Selected Menu, Restricting an Action to a Specified Data Type
restricting arguments, Restricting Actions to Certain Arguments
running as different user, Creating an Action that Runs as a Different User
running other actions, Invoking Actions from a Command Line, Creating an Action that Runs Another Action
running remote applications, Specifying a Remote Execution Host, Creating Actions that Run Applications on Remote Systems
search path, See database search path, Desktop Search Paths, To Modify an Existing Action Definition
server for, Configuring Database, Icon, and Help Services
string variables in, Using String Variables in an Action
terminal options, Specifying Command-Line Options for the Terminal Emulator
terminal support for, Specifying a Different Default Terminal Emulator
TT_MSG, TT_MSG (ToolTalk Message) Actions
types of, Reasons You Must Create an Action Manually, To Create an Action Manually
used by Front Panel, Introduction To Actions
used in menus, Introduction To Actions
uses, Additional Uses for Actions
variables in definitions, Using Variables in Action and Data Type Definitions
window support, To Create an Action for an Application
windowing support for, Windowing Support and Terminal Emulators for COMMAND Actions
without data, Creating an Action that Uses No Arguments
ACTIONS field, Associating Data Types with Actions
activeColorSetId resource, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources
ALTERNATE_ICON field, Creating a Control that Monitors a File
AND operator in MODE field, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
ANIMATION definition, To Animate a Control
animation for Front Panel, To Animate a Control
app-defaults
desktop applications, Setting Application Resources
language-dependent, Localizing app-defaults Resource Files
application groups
action for, Configuring the Application Group To Use a Unique Icon
administering, Creating and Administering General Application Groups
contents, Creating the Contents of the Application Group
creating in regisration package, Step 7: Creating the Application Group
customizing, To Customize a Built-In Application Group
data types for, Configuring the Application Group To Use a Unique Icon
default, Application Groups Provided with the Default Desktop
definition, Structure of Application Manager
directories for, Step 7: Creating the Application Group
example of creating, Steps to Registering "BestTextEditor"
gathering, How Application Manager Finds and Gathers Applications
icons for, Icons Required for the Desktop, Configuring the Application Group To Use a Unique Icon
integrated with dtappintegrate, Application Group
names, Application Group Name
naming, To Create a System-Wide General Application Group
personal, To Create a Personal General Application Group
precedence, Precedence Rules in Gathering Applications
readme files, Read Me Files
system-wide, To Create a System-Wide General Application Group
application icon, To Create an Action Manually
creating, How Actions Create Icons for Applications, Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
double-clicking, How Actions Use Data Files as Arguments
dropped files, How Actions Use Data Files as Arguments
required by desktop, Icons Required for the Desktop
using Create Action, What Create Action Does
Application Manager
adding applications, Adding Applications to Application Manager
description, Adding and Administering Applications
file system location, Directory Location of Application Manager
gathering applications, Gathering Available Applications, How Application Manager Finds and Gathers Applications
general administration, General Application Manager Administration
integrating applications with, Features Provided by Application Registration
precedence rules, Precedence Rules in Gathering Applications
symbolic links, How Application Manager Finds and Gathers Applications
updating, To Update Application Manager During a Session
application package, See registration package, Read Me Files
application resources, See resources$nopage>, Setting Application Resources
application root directory, Step 2: Creating the Desktop Application Root
application search path
assembling, How the Value of the Application Search Path Is Assembled
default, The Default Search Path, Default Application Search Path
definition, Application Search Path
environment variables, Application Search Path Environment Variables
localized, Localized Search Paths
modifying, Adding an Application Server to the Application Search Path
modifying precedence, Changing the Precedence of the System-Wide Local Location
personal, To Set a Personal Application Search Path
reason for modifying, Modifying the Search Path Used To Locate Applications
syntax, Syntax for the Application Search Path Input Variables
system-wide, To Set a System-Wide Application Search Path
used to gather applications, How Application Manager Finds and Gathers Applications
application servers
adding, Modifying the Search Path Used To Locate Applications
administering, Administering Application Services
availability of applications, The Purpose of Application Registration
client of, To Configure the Client of an Application Server
configuring, Configuring Other Application-Related Services, To Configure an Application Server
configuring client of, To Configure the Client of an Application Server
definition, Typical Network Situations
standard configuration, Standard application server configuration
application window, associating icon with, To Associate an Icon with an Application Window
applications
actions required, Actions and Data Types Required by an Application
adding to Application Manager, Adding Applications to Application Manager
adding without registering, Adding the Application without Using a Registration Package.
app_root directory, Step 2: Creating the Desktop Application Root
creating icons for, How Actions Create Icons for Applications
data types required, Actions and Data Types Required by an Application
desktop-smart, To Add a Desktop-Smart Application to Application Manager
features of registration, Features Provided by Application Registration
gathered by Session Manager, Gathering Available Applications
gathering, Example of How Application Groups Are Gathered
gathering into Application Manager, How Application Manager Finds and Gathers Applications
purpose for data types, Features Provided by Application Registration
registered, definition, Registering the Application
registering, See registration, Overview of Application Registration
reloading, To Update Application Manager During a Session
removing, To Remove an Application
root directory, Step 2: Creating the Desktop Application Root
running locally across mounts, Running Applications Locally
search path, How Application Manager Finds and Gathers Applications
starting at login, When a Session Starts, Starting the Session Applications
un-registering, To Remove an Application
ways to add, Ways to Add Applications to Application Manager
Arg_1 syntax, How Actions Use Data Files as Arguments
ARG_CLASS field, Precedence in Action Definitions
ARG_COUNT field, Precedence in Action Definitions, Restricting an Action Based on the Number of Arguments, To Provide Different Double-Click and Drop Behavior
ARG_MODE field, Precedence in Action Definitions
Arg_n syntax, Creating an Action that Accepts a Dropped File
ARG_TYPE field, Precedence in Action Definitions, Restricting an Action to a Specified Data Type, Associating Data Types with Actions
arguments
for actions, Action Arguments
interchangeable for actions, Creating an Action with Interchangeable File Arguments
multiple for actions, Creating COMMAND Actions for Multiple File Arguments
non-file, Creating an Action that Prompts for a Non-File Argument
non-interchangeable, for actions, Creating an Action for Non-Interchangeable Arguments
number of for actions, Restricting an Action Based on the Number of Arguments
of actions, How Actions Use Data Files as Arguments
prompting for, Creating an Action that Prompts for a File Argument
restricting for actions, Restricting Actions to Certain Arguments
authentication directory, Configuring Distributed File System Access, SPC Security
authorization, X, Configuring X Authorization
authorize resource, Changing the X Server Access
automounter, Requirements for File-Name Mapping

B

B, To See the Current Value for a Search Path (Output Variable)
backdrops, Customizing the Workspace Manager
adding, To Create Additional Backdrops
file locations, To Create Additional Backdrops
using graphics image, To Replace the Backdrop With a Graphics Image
background resource, Color Sets
base file name, Specifying the Icon Image Used by an Action, Specifying the Icon Image Used for a Data Type
bitmapped display,running Login Server without, Running the Login Server without a Local Display
bitmaps
how files are found, Icon File Names, Icon Search Path
naming conventions, Icon Size Conventions
search path, Icon Search Path
blank type control, Control Types
.bm filename extension, Icon File Names
bottomShadowColor resource, Color Sets
BOX definition, Front Panel Components
syntax, BOX Definitions
BROADCAST, used in XDMCP-indirect, XDMCP Indirect
browsing icons using File Manager, To Use File Manager as an Icon Browser
busy type control, Control Types
button binding, Customizing Button Bindings
adding, To Add a Button Binding
creating new set, To Create a New Button Binding Set
syntax, Button Binding Syntax
buttonBindings resource, To Create a New Button Binding Set

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Calendar daemon, Configuring theCalendar Daemon
CDE-MIN files, To Configure Desktop Clients and Servers
CDE-TT files, To Configure Desktop Clients and Servers
character display console, Accommodating a Character Display Console
CHOOSER string
definition, XDMCP Indirect
identifying, XDMCP Indirect
client type control, Control Types
client-server configuration, See networking, Overview of Desktop Networking
CLIENT_GEOMETRY field, To Create a Client Window Control
CLIENT_NAME field, Creating a One-Instance (Toggle) Control, To Create a Client Window Control
clients
definition, Types of Networked Desktop Services
of server, configuring, Configuring Desktop Clients and Servers
window in Front Panel, To Create a Client Window Control
clock type control, Control Types
color
color sets, Color Sets
controlling, with dynamicColor resource, dynamicColor Resource
controlling, with Style Manager, Controlling Color with Style Manager
creating shades with shadowPixmaps resources, shadowPixmaps Resource
maximum number allocated, Number of Colors Used by Style Manager
specifying foreground, foregroundColor Resource
usage in icons, Color Usage
color palettes, Color Palettes
color resources,modifying for registration, Modifying Color Resources
color server, When a Session Starts
resources, Starting the Color Server
starting, Starting the Color Server
color sets, Color Palettes, Color Sets
default, Default Color Set Assignments
mapping to display elements, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources
colors
active window frame, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources
administering, Administering Colors
application windows, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources
colorsets, Color Sets
default, Default Color Set Assignments
inactive window frame, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources
number used, Number of Colors Used by Style Manager
palettes, Color Palettes
resources, Color Sets
text entry areas, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources
values, Specifying Color Values
colorUse resource, Starting the Color Server, Number of Colors Used by Style Manager, colorUse Resource
COMMAND action, COMMAND Actions
example, Example of Creating a COMMAND Action
execution string, Building the Execution String for a COMMAND Action
required fields, Building the Execution String for a COMMAND Action
command line for actions, Building the Execution String for a COMMAND Action
command-line login, Accessing Command Line Login on a Local Display
configuration files
action, Configuration Files for Actions
data types, Configuration Files for Data Types
Front Panel, Front Panel Configuration Files
in registration package, The Purpose of Application Registration
Login Manager, Login Manager Files
Session Manager, Session Manager Files and Directories
Window Manager, Workspace Manager Configuration Files
Workspace Manager, Workspace Manager Configuration Files
CONTAINER_NAME field, BOX Definitions, CONTROL Definitions, SUBPANEL Definitions, SWITCH Definition, To Replace a Front Panel Control
CONTAINER_TYPE field, CONTROL Definitions
CONTENT field, Defining the Data Criteria for a Data Type, Content-Based Data Typing
content-based data type, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application, Content-Based Data Typing
control
adding to Main Panel, To Add a Control to the Main Panel
animation, To Animate a Control
appearance, Specifying the Icon Used by a Control
click vs. double-click, To Change the Click Behavior of Controls
client, To Create a Client Window Control
creating, To Create a New Control
defining, Defining Front Panel Controls
drop zone, Creating a Control that Behaves as a Drop Zone
icon, Specifying the Icon Used by a Control
in workspace switch, To Change or Add Controls in the Workspace Switch
interchanging with another control, To Interchange the Position of Controls
labeling, To Label Controls in the Main Panel
locking, To Restore a Modified Front Panel or Deleted Control or Subpanel
modifying, To Modify a Control
monitor, Creating a Control that Monitors a File
On Item help, Providing On Item Help for Front Panel Controls
one-instance, Creating a One-Instance (Toggle) Control
removing from Front Panel, To Remove a Control
replacing, To Replace a Front Panel Control
restoring, To Restore a Modified Front Panel or Deleted Control or Subpanel
that opens a file, Creating a Control that Opens a File
toggle, Creating a One-Instance (Toggle) Control
types, Control Types
CONTROL definition, syntax, CONTROL Definitions
CONTROL_BEHAVIOR field, To Change the Click Behavior of Controls
COPY_TO_ACTION field, Specifying Behaviors When the File Is Manipulated
cpp statements, To Set Display-Specific Resources
Create Action, Creating Actions and Data Types Using Create Action
action command syntax, To Create an Action for an Application
action name, To Create an Action for an Application
configuration file created, What Create Action Does
data type creation, What Is a Data Type?, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
data type name, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
file prompt, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
functionality, What Create Action Does
introduction, Creating Actions and Data Types Using Create Action
limitations, Limitations of Create Action
main window, To Create an Action for an Application
specifying file argument, To Create an Action for an Application
specifying icons, Using the Find Set Dialog Box To Specify an Icon
starting, To Create an Action for an Application
using, Creating an Action and Data Type for an Application with Create Action
current session, What Is a Session?, Current Session
current.old directory, To Recover a Session from Backup

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data types
associating icon with, To Associate an Icon with an Action or Data Type
associating with actions, Associating Data Types with Actions
attributes, Defining the Data Attributes of a Data Type
categorization criteria, Defining the Data Criteria for a Data Type
configuration files, Configuration Files for Data Types
content-based, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application, Content-Based Data Typing
created with Create Action, What Is a Data Type?, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
creating manually, Creating Data Types Manually
criteria, Defining the Data Criteria for a Data Type
defining, To Create a Data Type Definition
differentiating, Defining the Data Criteria for a Data Type
double-click behavior, Defining the Double-Click Behavior of the Data Type
drop behavior, Dropping a Data File on an Action Icon
example, Example of Creating a Personal Action and Data Type
executable, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
help on, Defining the Data Attributes of a Data Type
hidden, Hiding Files Based on Data Type
icons for, Icons Required for the Desktop, Find Set dialog box, Specifying the Icon Image Used for a Data Type
integrated with dtappintegrate, Actions and Data Types
introduction, Introduction to Actions and Data Types, Introduction to Data Types
limitation of Create Action, Data Type Limitations
localized, Creating Localized Data Types
location-based, Location-Based Data Types
mode criteria, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
multiple criteria, To Create a Data Type with Several Independent Criteria
name-based, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application, Name-Based Data Types
path-based, Location-Based Data Types
permission pattern, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
printing, Creating Desktop Printing for a Data Type
purpose for creating, Features Provided by Application Registration
read-only, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
relationship to actions, How Data Types Connect Data Files to Actions
Reload Actions, To Reload the Actions/Data Types Database
reloading, To Reload the Actions/Data Types Database
required for registration, Step 4: Creating the Actions and Data Types for the Application
requirements for manual creation, Data Type Limitations, Reasons You Must Create a Data Type Manually
restricting actions based on, Restricting an Action to a Specified Data Type
search path, See database search path, Database (Action/Data Types) Search Path
server for, Configuring Database, Icon, and Help Services
variables in definitions, Using Variables in Action and Data Type Definitions
Data Types list in Create Action, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
DATA_ATTRIBUTES
defining, Defining the Data Attributes of a Data Type
definition, Components of a Data Type Definition: Criteria and Attributes
syntax, To Create a Data Type Definition
DATA_CRITERIA
defining, Defining the Data Criteria for a Data Type
definition, Components of a Data Type Definition: Criteria and Attributes
multiple, To Create a Data Type with Several Independent Criteria
paired with DATA_ATTRIBUTES, Components of a Data Type Definition: Criteria and Attributes
syntax, To Create a Data Type Definition
database
reloading, To Reload the Actions/Data Types Database
reloading actions, To Reload the Actions/Data Types Database
database host, Specifying a Remote Execution Host, Creating Actions that Run Applications on Remote Systems
database search path, Database (Action/Data Types) Search Path, Configuration Files for Actions
affect on EXEC_HOST, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
assembling, How the Database Search Path Is Assembled
default, Default Database Search Path
environment variables, Database Search Path Environment Variables
related to application search path, How the Application Search Path Affects the Database, Icon, and Help Search Paths, How the Application Search Path Affects the Database Search Path
See also search path, Database (Action/Data Types) Search Path
syntax, Syntax for the Database Search Path Input Variables
database servers, Summary—Types of Servers, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
client of, To Configure the Session Server to Find a Database, Icon, or Help Server
configuring, Configuring Other Application-Related Services, Configuring Database, Icon, and Help Services
creating, To Create a Database, Help, or Icon Server
DatabaseHost, Creating an Action that Runs a Remote Application
DataBaseHost keyword, Creating an Action that Runs a Remote Application
date type control, Control Types
DELETE field, To Restore a Modified Front Panel or Deleted Control or Subpanel
DESCRIPTION field, To Create an Action File (Action Icon), Defining the Data Attributes of a Data Type
desktop search paths, When a Session Starts
desktop-smart application, To Add a Desktop-Smart Application to Application Manager
Desktop_Tools application group, modifying, To Customize a Built-In Application Group
directory
datatype criteria, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
display colors
maximum number allocated, Number of Colors Used by Style Manager
DISPLAY variable,set by Login Manager, Login Server Environments
display-specific resources, To Set Display-Specific Resources
display-specific session, To Set Up a Display-Specific Session
DISPLAY_displayname macro, To Set Display-Specific Resources
DisplayHost keyword, Creating an Action that Runs a Remote Application
drop zone
action icon, Creating an Action that Accepts a Dropped File
Front Panel control, Creating a Control that Behaves as a Drop Zone
DROP_ACTION field, Creating a Control that Behaves as a Drop Zone
DROP_ANIMATION field, To Animate a Control
dropped file, action that accepts, Creating an Action that Accepts a Dropped File
dt files, Configuration Files for Actions
dtaction
syntax, Syntax of dtaction
used to change user, Creating an Action that Runs as a Different User
dtappgather, Gathering Available Applications, How Application Manager Finds and Gathers Applications
dtappintegrate, Step 8: Registering the Application Using dtappintegrate
functionality, How dtappintegrate Integrates Applications
removing application, To Remove an Application
syntax, Syntax and Options for dtappintegrate
DTAPPSEARCHPATH variable
assembling, Application Search Path Environment Variables, How the Value of the Application Search Path Is Assembled
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
DtButtonBindings, Customizing Button Bindings
dtchooser file, Login Manager Files
dtconfig command, Stopping the Login Server
dtCreate, See Create Action, Creating Actions and Data Types Using Create Action
DTDATABASESEARCHPATH variable
assembling, Database Search Path Environment Variables, How the Database Search Path Is Assembled
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
usage, To Modify an Existing Action Definition
DtEditor, style translations for, Defining UNIX Bindings
Dterrors file, Checking for Errors
dtgreet file, Login Manager Files
DTHELPSEARCHPATH variable
assembling, How the Help Search Path Is Assembled
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
dtlogin
See Login Manager, Login Manager Files
Dtlogin*language resource, To Change the Default Language
DTMOUNTPOINT variable
inherited by users, Setting a Value forDTMOUNTPOINT
processes requiring, Setting a Value forDTMOUNTPOINT
processes that use, Setting a Value forDTMOUNTPOINT
setting, Setting a Value forDTMOUNTPOINT
Dtpid file, Finding the Login Server Process ID
DtRootMenu, To Modify the Existing Workspace (Root) Menu
dtsearchpath, Setting Up the Desktop Search Paths, To See the Current Value for a Search Path (Output Variable), To Modify an Existing Action Definition
dtsmcmd command, To Change Applications for the Initial Session
DTSOURCEPROFILE variable, Optionally Sourcing the .profile or .login Script
dtspcd, To Configure Desktop Clients and Servers, Setting a Value forDTMOUNTPOINT, Configuring the Subprocess Control Daemon
authentication directory, Configuring Distributed File System Access, SPC Security
configuring, To Configure dtspcd
DTSPSYSAPPHOSTS variable, To Configure the Client of an Application Server
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
modifying, To Set a System-Wide Application Search Path
syntax, Syntax for the Application Search Path Input Variables
DTSPSYSDATABASEHOSTS variable
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables, Database Search Path Environment Variables
effect on EXEC_HOST, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
syntax, Syntax for the Database Search Path Input Variables
DTSPSYSHELP variable, Help Search Path Environment Variables
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
syntax, Syntax for the Help Search Path Input Variables
DTSPSYSICON variable
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
syntax, Syntax for the Icon Search Path Input Variables
DTSPUSERAPPHOSTS variable, To Configure the Client of an Application Server
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
modifying, To Set a Personal Application Search Path
syntax, Syntax for the Application Search Path Input Variables
DTSPUSERDATABASEHOSTS variable
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables, Database Search Path Environment Variables
syntax, Syntax for the Database Search Path Input Variables
DTSPUSERHELP variable
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
syntax, Syntax for the Help Search Path Input Variables
DTSPUSERICON variable
definition, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
syntax, Syntax for the Icon Search Path Input Variables
dtstart_appgather variable, Gathering Available Applications
dtstart_searchpath variable, Setting Up the Desktop Search Paths
dtstart_ttsession variable, Starting the ToolTalk Messaging Daemon
dtwmfp.session file, Dynamically Created Front Panel Files
dtwmrc file, Workspace Manager Configuration Files
editing, To Create or Modify a Personal Configuration File
dynamicColor resource, Starting the Color Server, Number of Colors Used by Style Manager, dynamicColor Resource

E

Edit Dtwmrc action, To Create or Modify a Personal Configuration File
editing actions, To Modify an Existing Action Definition
electronic mail, configuring, Configuring Electronic Mail
EMACS style translations, Defining UNIX Bindings
EMACS translations, To Specify EMACS-Style Translations
environment variables
action definitions, Using Environment Variables in Actions and Data Types
application search path, Application Search Path Environment Variables
bitmap search path, Icon Search Path Environment Variables
database search path, Database Search Path Environment Variables
default, Sourcing the .dtprofile Script
exporting, To Set Environment Variables
help search path, Help Search Path Environment Variables
icon search path, Icon Search Path Environment Variables
in .dtprofile, Sourcing the .dtprofile Script
Login Manager, To Change the User Path
personal, To Set Environment Variables
pixmap search path, Icon Search Path Environment Variables
remote execution, Configuring Environment Variables for Remote Execution
search path, Desktop Search Path Environment Variables
setting, To Set Environment Variables
sourcing in .login or .profile, Optionally Sourcing the .profile or .login Script
system-wide, To Set Environment Variables
EXEC_HOST field, Creating an Action that Runs a Remote Application
affected by database search path, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
default value, Specifying a Remote Execution Host, Creating an Action that Runs a Remote Application
multiple values, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
EXEC_HOST, See execution host$nopage>, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
EXEC_STRING field, See execution string, Building the Execution String for a COMMAND Action
executable file, data type criteria, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
execution host
configuring, To Configure the Remote Execution Host
creating actions for, Creating Actions that Run Applications on Remote Systems
specified by EXEC_HOST field, Creating an Action that Runs a Remote Application
specifying, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
execution string, Building the Execution String for a COMMAND Action
absolute path in, Name or Absolute Path of the Executable
dropped files, Creating an Action that Accepts a Dropped File
general features, General Features of Execution Strings
multiple-file arguments, Creating COMMAND Actions for Multiple File Arguments
no arguments, Creating an Action that Uses No Arguments
prompting for file, Creating an Action that Prompts for a File Argument
prompting for string, Creating an Action that Prompts for a Non-File Argument
shell syntax, Using Shells in Execution Strings
specifying the executable, Name or Absolute Path of the Executable

F

fail-safe sessions, Starting a Failsafe Session
file argument
specified with Create Action, To Create an Action for an Application
used in actions, How Actions Use Data Files as Arguments
File Manager, using as icon browser, To Use File Manager as an Icon Browser
file names, icon, Icon File Names
file prompt, specified with Create Action, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
file servers, Typical Network Situations
file sharing, Configuring Distributed File System Access
file type control, Control Types, Creating a Control that Monitors a File
file types, See data types$nopage>, Creating Data Types Manually
file, data type criteria, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
file-name consistency, File-Name Consistency
file-name mapping, Configuring the Mount Point for Remote File Systems
FILE_NAME field, Creating a Control that Opens a File, Creating a Control that Monitors a File
filename database server, To Configure Desktop Clients and Servers
files
access to distributed, Configuring Distributed File System Access
hiding based on data type, Hiding Files Based on Data Type
mount point, Configuring the Mount Point for Remote File Systems
mounting, Configuring Distributed File System Access
name consistency, File-Name Consistency
remote access, Configuring Distributed File System Access
remote data, To Configure Desktop Clients and Servers
required for networking, To Configure Desktop Clients and Servers
Find Set dialog box, Using the Find Set Dialog Box To Specify an Icon
Font resource, Resources Set by the Font Dialog Box
fonts
administering, Administering Fonts
bitmapped, Administering Fonts
finding with alias file, Finding Fonts
finding with directory file, Finding Fonts
finding with mkfontdir command, Finding Fonts
listing available, To List Available Fonts
number of in Style Manager, Resources Used by the Font Dialog Box
primary directory, Finding Fonts
resources, modifying for registration, Modifying Font Resources
resources, setting, Setting Desktop Font Resources
specifying property string, X Logical Font Description (XLFD)
system, in Style Manager, Resources Used by the Font Dialog Box
user, in Style Manager, Resources Used by the Font Dialog Box
X Logical Font Description, Administering Fonts, X Logical Font Description (XLFD)
xlsfonts command, Finding Fonts
Fonts dialog box, Resources Set by the Font Dialog Box
FontSet resource, Resources Set by the Font Dialog Box
foreground resource, Color Sets
foregroundColor resource, Starting the Color Server, foregroundColor Resource
foreign display type, Accessing Command Line Login on a Local Display
fp_dynamic directory, Search Path for Front Panel Configuration Files
Front Panel, To Label Controls in the Main Panel
adding rows, Example of Creating a Personal Front Panel with Three Rows
animation, To Animate a Control
client in, To Create a Client Window Control
components, Front Panel Components
configuration files, Front Panel Configuration Files
control in registration package, Creating a Specialized Front Panel Control
control, See control$nopage>, To Prevent Personal Customizations
controlling personal customizations, To Prevent Personal Customizations
customizing, Advanced Front Panel Customization
displaying icon in, To Display an Icon in a Front Panel Control
drop zone control, Creating a Control that Behaves as a Drop Zone
dynamic customizations, Search Path for Front Panel Configuration Files, Dynamically Created Front Panel Files
help, Providing On Item Help for Front Panel Controls
location on screen, To Change the Default Front Panel Location
managed by Workspace Manager, Customizing the Workspace Manager
menu, Workspace Manager Menus
modifying, Modifying the Main Panel
naming convention for files, Search Path for Front Panel Configuration Files
new, To Create an Entirely New Front Panel
organization of definition, Organization of the Front Panel Definition
precedence in assembling, How the Front Panel Is Assembled: Precedence Rules
search path, Search Path for Front Panel Configuration Files
syntax, General Syntax of the Front Panel Definition
using actions, Introduction To Actions

H

H, To See the Current Value for a Search Path (Output Variable)
help
Front Panel, Providing On Item Help for Front Panel Controls
full integration, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
on action file, To Create an Action File (Action Icon)
on data type, Defining the Data Attributes of a Data Type
on printer icons, To Globally Change the Icon, Printer Label, or Description of a Printer
partial integration, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
specified using Create Action, To Create an Action for an Application
Help Developer', Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
help files
in regisration package, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
integrated with dtappintegrate, Help Files
help search path, Help Search Path
assembly, How the Help Search Path Is Assembled
default, Default Help Search Path
environment variables, Help Search Path Environment Variables
related to application search path, How the Application Search Path Affects the Database, Icon, and Help Search Paths, How the Application Search Path Affects the Help Search Path
See also search path, Desktop Search Paths
syntax, Syntax for the Help Search Path Input Variables
help servers, Summary—Types of Servers
client of, To Configure the Session Server to Find a Database, Icon, or Help Server
configuring, Configuring Other Application-Related Services, Configuring Database, Icon, and Help Services
creating, To Create a Database, Help, or Icon Server
help volume
levels of integrtion, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
location in regisration package, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
master help file, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
help volumes
localizing, Localizing Help Volumes
HELP_STRING field, Providing On Item Help for Front Panel Controls
HELP_TOPIC field, Providing On Item Help for Front Panel Controls
HELP_VOLUME field, Providing On Item Help for Front Panel Controls
hiding files with data type, Hiding Files Based on Data Type
HIGH_COLOR, colorUse Resource
home directory
networked, Providing a Networked Home Directory
shared, Configuring Distributed File System Access
home session, What Is a Session?, Home Session
HOME variable, Login Server Environments
home.old directory, To Recover a Session from Backup

I

ICON field
allowable values, Specifying the Icon Image Used by an Action
for data type, Specifying the Icon Image Used for a Data Type
in Front Panel, Specifying the Icon Used by a Control
valid values, Specifying the Icon Image Used for a Data Type
icon Front Panel controls, Control Types
icon search path, Icon Search Path
assembling, How the Icon Search Path Is Assembled
default, Default Icon Search Path
environment variables, Icon Search Path Environment Variables
related to application search path, How the Application Search Path Affects the Database, Icon, and Help Search Paths, How the Application Search Path Affects the Icon Search Path
syntax of, Syntax for the Icon Search Path Input Variables
icon servers, Summary—Types of Servers
client of, To Configure the Session Server to Find a Database, Icon, or Help Server
configuring, Configuring Other Application-Related Services, Configuring Database, Icon, and Help Services
creating, To Create a Database, Help, or Icon Server
icon type control, Creating a Control that Monitors a File
icons
action icons, Creating an Action File (Icon) for an Action
actions, Find Set dialog box, Specifying the Icon Image Used by an Action
application groups, Icons Required for the Desktop, Configuring the Application Group To Use a Unique Icon
associating with action or data type, To Associate an Icon with an Action or Data Type
associating with application window, To Associate an Icon with an Application Window
base file name, Specifying the Icon Image Used for a Data Type
browsing with File Manager, To Use File Manager as an Icon Browser
color usage, Color Usage
data type, Icons Required for the Desktop
data types, Find Set dialog box, Specifying the Icon Image Used for a Data Type
design recommendations, Icon Design Recommendations
file names, Icon File Names
Find Set dialog box, Using the Find Set Dialog Box To Specify an Icon
for applications, How Actions Create Icons for Applications
Front Panel, To Display an Icon in a Front Panel Control, Specifying the Icon Used by a Control
how files are found, Icon File Names
integrated with dtappintegrate, Icon Files
localized, Localizing Icons and Bitmaps, Localizing Backdrop Names, Localizing Palette Names
making associations, Icon Associations
naming conventions, Icon File Names
non-English, Localizing Icons and Bitmaps, Localizing Palette Names
printer images, Printer Icon Images
representing applications, Creating the Action File (Application Icon)
required for registration, Step 6: Creating Icons for the Application
search path, See icon search path$nopage>, Icon File Formats
size conventions, Icon Size Conventions
starting application, Icons Required for the Desktop
using File Manager as icon browser, To Use File Manager as an Icon Browser
Identifying Characteristics
dialog box, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
field, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
images, See icons$nopage>, Icon File Names
IMS Entry file, IMS Entry File
inactiveFrameColorId resource, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources
include statement, in Workspace Manager files, To Include (Source In) Other Files
inetd.conf, Setting a Value forDTMOUNTPOINT
inetd.sec, To Configure dtspcd
input method server
configuration files, Setting the IMS Configuration Files
IMS Entry file, IMS Entry File
Locale Entry file, Locale Entry File
selecting, Selecting an Input Method Server
selecting at session startup, At Session Startup
selecting within a session, Within a Session
selection file, Selecting an Input Method Server
input method servers
configuring, Configuring Input Method Servers
input method style
setting, Setting Input Method Style
input method, internationalization, Resetting Your Keyboard Map
input variables, Desktop Search Paths and Their Environment Variables
Install Icon control, removing, To Remove the Install Icon Control
internationalization
app-defaults, Localizing app-defaults Resource Files
fonts, Finding Fonts
LANG variable, Managing the LANG Environment Variable
NLS environment variables, Setting Other NLS Environment Variables
setting language, Setting the Language for Multiple Users
troubleshooting, Resetting Your Keyboard Map
IS_TEXT field, Specifying Behaviors When the File Is Manipulated

K

key binding
creating new set, To Create a Custom Key Binding Set
default, Default Desktop Key Bindings
syntax, Key Binding Syntax
keyBindings resource, To Create a Custom Key Binding Set
keyboard map, resetting, Resetting Your Keyboard Map

L

L, To See the Current Value for a Search Path (Output Variable)
LABEL action field, Action Labels
labeling controls, To Label Controls in the Main Panel
labels
actions, Action Labels, To Localize an Existing Action
Front Panel controls, To Label Controls in the Main Panel
LANG variable, Managing the LANG Environment Variable
effect on data types, Creating Localized Data Types
in .dtprofile, Setting the Language for One User
set by Login Manager, Login Server Environments
Language menu, customizing, To Change the Content of the Login Screen Language Menu
language, setting using Xconfig file, Setting the Language for Multiple Users
link, data type criteria, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
LINK_TO_ACTION field, Specifying Behaviors When the File Is Manipulated
local display type, Accessing Command Line Login on a Local Display
Locale Entry file, Locale Entry File
localization
action label, To Localize an Existing Action
actions, Creating Localized Actions
data type, Creating Localized Data Types
icons, Localizing Icons and Bitmaps, Localizing Palette Names
login screen, To Provide Alternate Text to Display for Each Language
message catalogs, Localizing Message Catalogs
palette names, Localizing Palette Names
See also internationalization, Localizing Palette Names
localTerminal resource, Specifying a Different Default Terminal Emulator
location-based data type, Location-Based Data Types
LOCKED field, To Restore a Modified Front Panel or Deleted Control or Subpanel
login accounts, Providing Login Accounts to Users
.login file, When a Session Starts
Login Manager
configuration files, Login Manager Files
customizing, Configuring Login Manager
definition, Configuring Login Manager
errors, Checking for Errors
issuing commands, Issuing Commands Before the Login Screen Appears
resources, Changing the Login Screen Appearance, Changing the Login Screen Behavior
See also login server, Configuring Login Manager
login screen
changing appearance, Changing the Login Screen Appearance
changing behavior, Changing the Login Screen Behavior
changing content of language menu, To Change the Content of the Login Screen Language Menu
changing default language, To Change the Default Language
changing the welcome message, To Change the Welcome Message
customizing, The Login Screen
display-dependent behavior, Changing the Login Screen Behavior Per Display
displaying on a network display, Displaying a Login Screen on a Network Display
fonts, To Change the Fonts
greeting, To Change the Welcome Message
localizing, To Provide Alternate Text to Display for Each Language
resources, Changing the Login Screen Appearance
X server access, Changing the X Server Access
X server environment, To Change the X Server Environment
login servers
attaching displays, Configuring Login Manager
authenticating users, Configuring Login Manager
changing the time zone, To Change the Time Zone
character display console, Accommodating a Character Display Console
command line login, Accessing Command Line Login on a Local Display
controlling access, Controlling Access to the Login Server
disabling, Stopping the Login Server
displaying login screen, Configuring Login Manager
environments, Login Server Environments
killing process ID, Stopping the Login Server
no bitmap display, Running the Login Server without a Local Display
overview, Configuring Login Manager
process ID, Finding the Login Server Process ID
running without a local display, Running the Login Server without a Local Display
starting, Starting the Login Server
starting a session, Configuring Login Manager
starting from command line, Starting the Login Server
stopping, Stopping the Login Server
system shell, To Change the System Shell
troubleshooting, Checking for Errors
user path, Changing the User or System Path
LOGNAME variable, Login Server Environments
LOW_COLOR, colorUse Resource
lp command, Configuring Access to Remote Printers
lp print spooler, Configuring Access to Remote Printers
LPDEST variable, To Change the Destination for Default Printing

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palettes, Color Palettes
localizing names, Localizing Palette Names
PANEL definition, Front Panel Components
syntax, PANEL Definition
PANEL_GEOMETRY field, To Change the Default Front Panel Location
path
system, To Change the System Path
user, To Change the User Path
PATH variable, Name or Absolute Path of the Executable
set by Login Manager, Login Server Environments
path-based data type, Location-Based Data Types
PATH_PATTERN field, Defining the Data Criteria for a Data Type
syntax, Location-Based Data Types
PERM_TERMINAL window support, Specifying the Window Support for the Action
permission pattern, specified with Create Action, To Create One or More Data Types for an Application
personal application group, To Create a Personal General Application Group
personal data type and action, creating, Example of Creating a Personal Action and Data Type
pixmaps
how files are found, Icon File Names, Icon Search Path
naming conventions, Icon Size Conventions
search path, Icon Search Path
.pm filename extension, Icon File Names
POSITION_HINTS field, To Interchange the Position of Controls
precedence
action database assembly, Precedence in Action Definitions
Front Panel assembly, How the Front Panel Is Assembled: Precedence Rules
primaryColorSetId resource, How Color Sets are Mapped to Resources, Controlling Color with Style Manager
print jobs update interval, Modifying the Job Update Interval
Print Manager, To Add a Printer to the Desktop
job update interval, Modifying the Job Update Interval
printers
adding, To Add a Printer to the Desktop
default, Configuring the Default Printer
deleting, To Delete a Printer from the Desktop
device names, Configuring Access to Remote Printers
icon images, Printer Icon Images
job update interval, Modifying the Job Update Interval
labels, To Globally Change the Icon, Printer Label, or Description of a Printer
On Item help, To Globally Change the Icon, Printer Label, or Description of a Printer
remote access, Configuring Access to Remote Printers
printing
administration, Configuring and Administering Printing from the Desktop
by drag and drop, Printing By Drag and Drop Invocation
concepts, Printing Concepts
configuring for data type, Creating Desktop Printing for a Data Type
default destination, To Change the Destination for Default Printing
from CDE applications, Printing From CDE Applications
support for CDE applications, To Support Printing From CDE Applications
testing, Configuring Access to Remote Printers
.profile file, When a Session Starts
prompts for actions, Creating an Action that Prompts for a File Argument
PUSH_ACTION field, Creating a Control that Runs an Action When Clicked
PUSH_ANIMATION field, To Animate a Control

R

read-only data type criteria, Using File Modes as a Typing Criteria
readme files, Read Me Files
registration
actions needed, Step 4: Creating the Actions and Data Types for the Application
application group, Step 7: Creating the Application Group
application root directory, Step 2: Creating the Desktop Application Root
color modifications, Modifying Color Resources
data types needed, Step 4: Creating the Actions and Data Types for the Application
definition, Registering the Application, The Purpose of Application Registration
dtappintegrate, Step 8: Registering the Application Using dtappintegrate
example, Example of Creating a Registration Package
features provided by, Features Provided by Application Registration
font modifications, Modifying Font Resources
general steps, General Steps for Registering an Application
help files, Step 5: Putting the Help Files in the Registration Package
icon requirements, Step 6: Creating Icons for the Application
modifying resources, Step 1: Modifying Font and Color Resources
overview, Overview of Application Registration
purpose of, The Purpose of Application Registration
resource modification, Step 1: Modifying Font and Color Resources
See also registration package, Creating the Action File (Application Icon)
registration package, Registering the Application
application group contents, Creating the Contents of the Application Group
application icon, Creating the Action File (Application Icon)
definition, The Purpose of Application Registration
directories, Step 3: Creating the Registration Package Directories
example of creating, Example of Creating a Registration Package
Front Panel control, Creating a Specialized Front Panel Control
purpose of, Features Provided by Application Registration
readme files, Read Me Files
See also registration, Creating the Action File (Application Icon)
Reload Actions action, To Reload the Actions/Data Types Database
Reload Applications action, To Update Application Manager During a Session
Reload Resources action, Loading the Session Resources
remote execution
by actions, Creating Actions that Run Applications on Remote Systems
configuring application server, Configuring an Application Server and Its Clients
native language support, Executing Localized Desktop Applications Remotely
with action remote from application, Specifying a Remote Execution Host
RESOURCE_MANAGER property, Loading the Session Resources, To Set Resources
resources
app-defaults, Setting Application Resources
colorUse, colorUse Resource
default desktop, Loading the Session Resources
display-specific, To Set Display-Specific Resources
fonts, Setting Desktop Font Resources
foregroundColor, foregroundColor Resource
language-dependent, Localizing app-defaults Resource Files
loading, Loading the Session Resources
personal, To Set Personal Resources
session, When a Session Starts
setting, To Set Resources
shadow thickness of windows, Setting Shadow Thicknesses for Application Windows
shadowPixmaps, shadowPixmaps Resource
system-wide, To Set System-Wide Resources
Restore Front Panel action, To Restore a Modified Front Panel or Deleted Control or Subpanel
RGB color value, Specifying Color Values
RGB values, Specifying Color Values
rgb.txt file, Specifying Color Values
root window, To Replace the Backdrop With a Graphics Image
rpc.cmsd, Configuring theCalendar Daemon
rpc.ttdbserver, To Configure Desktop Clients and Servers, Setting a Value forDTMOUNTPOINT