Configuration Examples

Here is a list of tips on how to configure COPS sensibly under different conditions:

COPS under TOS with standard ATARI desktops:

• Run COPS as an accessory (".ACC"). You will need to install the system extension WDIALOG.PRG.
   

COPS under TOS with desktops which are able to send the VA_START message (Gemini, Thing, ...):

• Run COPS as an accessory (".ACC"). As above, WDIALOG.PRG must be installed. Register COPS for files with the extension "*.CPX". You can now start modules from the desktop by double clicking on them.
   

COPS under MagiC / MagiCMac / MagiC-PC:

• If your system is short of memory you should rename the file COPS.ACC as COPS.APP and copy it into the APPS or START directory. Start COPS, call the COPS popup and select the entry "Terminate after xx minutes" from the Settings dialog. Quit COPS.
   
  Register COPS as application for "*.CPX" files and confirm that COPS recognizes the VA_START message. You can now assign an icon for each module in MAGXDESK.
   
  COPS will be loaded every time the system loads, CPX modules are started (which can carry out the required initialisation routines) and terminated according to your specifications. You can start any CPX files directly from the desktop by simply double clicking on the icons.
   
• If you want to run COPS as an accessory you should register it for "*.CPX" files in the desktop and also confirm that COPS can handle the VA_START message.
   
  Again, control panels can be assigned icons which allows you to start modules from the desktop.