EasyDIS change background... [ INSIDE ]

[KB120D]

maybe someone is interested in changing the background of EasyDIS. Ive tricked out how to stop the automated background restoring :)

1) set root password for DIS
2) connect with ftp client to dis
3) download /home/etc/dis.tif.old
4) rename dis.tif.old -> dis.tif on host
5) upload dis.tif to /home/etc/
6) download /etc/start/auotst.org
7) edit auotst.orgwith notepad++ and change or delete this line


cpio -idmu < /etc/start/master
to



#cpio -idmu < /etc/start/master
8) upload auotst.orgto /etc/start/
9) reboot DIS

[David Mc]

Well done!!

[KB120D]

additional info

/etc/start/master is a cpio archive extracted to /home/etc/dis.tif by default

[aaaokk]

Hi~For the Step <2>
How to connect with ftp client to dis?Any method or guide?? thanks~

[tatarimoke]

I tried to use a custom image, but it isn't working shows a white rectangle, we can use only the 3 default image (BMW, Mini and RR) or there is a way to use a personalized one?

[KB120D]

I tried to use a custom image, but it isn't working shows a white rectangle, we can use only the 3 default image (BMW, Mini and RR) or there is a way to use a personalized one?

You must convert it in the right format. Use Photoshop oder Gimp to check default image properties and convert your own to the same size, colors and type.

[cheffi]

is it autostart or autost.org?

i changed both and now dis won't start anymore...

[KB120D]

is it autostart or autost.org?

i changed both and now dis won't start anymore...

It is autostart.org in my case for EasyDis v44 1.0. You can also delete /etc/start/master.

I think your problem is the wrong ftp client and/or editor. Unix uses different coding for files and special properties. Ive used FileZilla for FTP and Notepad++. Check on FTP if /etc/start/auostart.org is executable. maybe easier to delete only /etc/start/master and acceppt one error during start.

[Beemer187]

is it autostart or autost.org?

i changed both and now dis won't start anymore...

Yes, you have a problem, I hope you made a snapshot before you edited the files.
I had the same problem, so I replaced both files from DIS V57 to V44 and made a custom image, now everything works fine.

[KB120D]

Yes, you have a problem, I hope you made a snapshot before you edited the files.
I had the same problem, so I replaced both files from DIS V57 to V44 and made a custom image, now everything works fine.

try to use vi in console mode, or do it like beemer ;-)

[stritarja]

is it autostart or autost.org?

i changed both and now dis won't start anymore...

I also did not have autostart.org. The one you need to change is auotst.org, but it should start ok if you change autostart too.

I found I had to change autost.org before renaming dis.tif

[rondo]

Hi this is a great tweak i used filezilla for ftp and worked perfect..I have no photoshop skills anyone have a custom splash to share?:D

[cheffi]

It is autostart.org in my case for EasyDis v44 1.0. You can also delete /etc/start/master.

I think your problem is the wrong ftp client and/or editor. Unix uses different coding for files and special properties. Ive used FileZilla for FTP and Notepad++. Check on FTP if /etc/start/auostart.org is executable. maybe easier to delete only /etc/start/master and acceppt one error during start.

i have no autostart.org file, only the two mentioned above...
easyDISv44...

i also used filezilla and notepad++...

edit: vi is a VERY good idea... should have though of that myself... :/

[KB120D]

There are different versions of EasyDis? Ive only autostart.org when i remember correct. In this folder all scripts are located for starting the UnserInterface. you can also change die pyramid which is shown by loading. I think it was something with SITTY. There is also a folder start2 with the same file, maybe this must changed too.

My Setup is as following:
EasyDIS v44 1.0
GT1 v57 (GER)

[tatarimoke]

You must convert it in the right format. Use Photoshop oder Gimp to check default image properties and convert your own to the same size, colors and type.
Thanks, find out it was just a matter of Shutting down and restart DIS not only rebooting it.
Nice tip man :)
my new DIS http://hvit.interfree.it/screen008.png :D

I modified both autostart and autost.org and everything is working fine.

[cheffi]

ok my working version of it:


ctrl + sysrq -> console
cd /etc/start
vi autost.org -> search line with arrow down -> type "dd" - enter -> type ":wq" enter

cd /home/etc
mv dis.tif dis.tif.old2
mv dis.tif.old dis.tif

init 6

m6 anyone? :D

(does DIS really need this crappy color depth?)

http://www.macrodrink.de/mac/misc/diag/m6.jpg

download here (http://www.macrodrink.de/mac/misc/diag/m6.tif)

[KB120D]

Can someone test my files? ive done some with 16 & 256 colors

http://www.2shared.com/file/lFOsOKYj/dis_bg.html

edit: Ive used cheffis template :-( Ok, will do it AGAIN ;-)

[cheffi]

for some reasons it has to be a 4 bit tiff, had to change my pic with FreeVIManager

i haven't tested the mini files yet, these are 8 bit for some reason...

[rondo]

Hi Cheffi thanks for the m6 is exactly what i wanted but when i replaced the dis.tif with your image i only have a blank .I then replaced your dis.tif with my old tif picture and works again .Do you have any help for me to get your m6 image to work?:help

[cheffi]

i changed the file recently, try redownloading it, it should work...
be sure to use the .tif, not my shown jpg!!!

[rondo]

Hi still no m6 for me..:(

[Beemer187]

ok my working version of it:



m6 anyone? :D

(does DIS really need this crappy color depth?)

http://www.macrodrink.de/mac/misc/diag/m6.jpg

download here (http://www.macrodrink.de/mac/misc/diag/m6.tif)


That pic looks familiar, LOL.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1590829

[joako]

Thanks for the write-up... I knew it would be something simple like this!

[cheffi]

@joako: try a full shutdown

@Beemer: LOL, that's a coincidence :D
But i can assure you i pasted that m6 in there all on my own :D

[KB120D]

No need for full shutdown, just END -> END (Software Reset)....

So, it is not possible to use color pictures, because the picture is converted during DIS bootup to an postscript. Even if you use 256 colors, all colors are gone...

[joako]

Well I don't know why it's suggested that I do a full shutdown... I'm just giving thanks to the creator.

[Beemer187]

a few other screens.....

[KB120D]

@ALL

It is auotst.org, not autostart.org ...

BRAIN WAS MAYBE ON AUTO-COMPLETE MODE ;-)

Some new Infos!

If you want to change colors from DIS, just look into /home/dis/Xdefaults & /home/dis/Xdefaults.org

-- iam not really sure what dis is using, *.org or without extension....

you should use a picture with white frame, because the frame where you can see the picture is a little bigger than the "real" picture. but you can change the color of the frame in file Xdefaults....

[chalaka]

hehe .. thanks for the sharing ..

opt in my experience on the procedures ..

1. i changed both the auto* files ..
2. after replace the dis.tif image file ... --> under dis command .. issue the init 6 command .. it will reboot with the latest image ..

notice if i just restart the vmware .. it seems to load the previous image still .. :redspot
therefore, after each image swap ..
type
#init 6

let it reload .. enjoy the new splash screen ^^

[chalaka]

@ALL

It is auotst.org, not autostart.org ...

BRAIN WAS MAYBE ON AUTO-COMPLETE MODE ;-)

Some new Infos!

If you want to change colors from DIS, just look into /home/dis/Xdefaults & /home/dis/Xdefaults.org

-- iam not really sure what dis is using, *.org or without extension....

you should use a picture with white frame, because the frame where you can see the picture is a little bigger than the "real" picture. but you can change the color of the frame in file Xdefaults....

hi kb120d ..
do you know which parameter is for the home's background?? ^^
i see various background with "white" color argument ^^

[KB120D]

hi kb120d ..
do you know which parameter is for the home's background?? ^^
i see various background with "white" color argument ^^

this weekend i will change my suspension, maybe i have time in the evening to search.....i would like to have a white/lightblue design :redspot

dis is using mwm as window manager, so you can look also here:

http://xwinman.org/rc/jrf-xdefaults (http://xwinman.org/rc/mwm.Xresources-matt)

Normally if the color is not set, mwm is using the default colors, so i think you dont need to set ALL colors, only the "master" colors. Give it a try ;-)

[cheffi]

dumb question: is there a command to start DIS from commandline? rebooting everytime is beginning to bore me quite bad...

[KB120D]

dumb question: is there a command to start DIS from commandline? rebooting everytime is beginning to bore me quite bad...

i don`t know if it works on sco linux, but:



su -c "startx" dis

[cheffi]

Basically no need to go into the touchscreen menu, ctrl+sysreq works at any point
Just changing to the original tif is quite a lot faster via commandline...
(I think after installing dis vi usage shouldn't be a big problem when steps are written down...)


ctrl + sysrq -> console
cd /etc/start
vi autost.org -> search line with arrow down -> type "dd" - enter -> type ":wq" enter

cd /home/etc
mv dis.tif dis.tif.old2
mv dis.tif.old dis.tif

init 6

[David Mc]

I agree, but UNIX is not very friendly to those who are not careful with case-sensitivity and spacing.

[cheffi]

of course, but it shouln't be that hard to type exactly what i wrote above :rolleyes

(nevertheless, backing up the vm before doing such stuff would be a VERY good idea :))

[BLooD30]

Many thanks for the write up David :D. Mine now displays the correct image.

[se93]

Many thanks for the write up David :D. Mine now displays the correct image.

Thanks David and KB120D. Got it set up on my DIS v57 and used David's E46 photo on my DIS v44. Pretty easy indeed.

[KB120D]

Ok some new Infos for experienced users. Enable hidden files in FileZilla!

Startfile for Xserver (dis user):
/home/dis/.startxrc -> (start for das menu)

Startfile for Xserver (root user):
/.startxrc -> (start for fister easy dis menu script)

Color Resssources for MwM:
/home/dis/.Xdefaults -> (color description for das/dis/com/tis........)

Fister Admin Scripts:
/service/fister/fister1 -> (script for fisters menu)

Menu can easy edited and extended.



There is also a apache http server running. I will check if it is able to run php, then maybe someone can code a fister easydis menu replacement for apache in php....

regards,

KB120D

[cheffi]

you got colors working then? or no option for that?

[KB120D]

you got colors working then? or no option for that?
colors are changing, but till now i have not figured out how to change the main window color. tis/diag works with colors... maybe different source colors file. i try to trace the startup....

i dont know the name of the main window object, maybe das / dis or something... i will try to change every grey to blue, then we will se if the main window changes then...

but for now i will translate fisters menu first...

-> IMPORTANT IS THE LEADING DOT!

[KB120D]

Ok, works...


iam*Background: steelblue
iam*topShadowColor: white
iam*bottomShadowColor: lightblue1
iam*borderColor: black
iam*highlightColor: azure1

[jamie123]

you could have made it an m3! lol

[Robstah]

It was only a matter of time before this came to fruition.

Ken "fister" Martin purposefully locked the image so the cheapskates on ebay would not have a field day with pirated software selling at a premium. You now have enabled them to do that and do it very easily (EasyDIS is as easy as it gets thanks to Ken).

[David Mc]

Good point, posts deleted.

[KB120D]

It was only a matter of time before this came to fruition.

Ken "fister" Martin purposefully locked the image so the cheapskates on ebay would not have a field day with pirated software selling at a premium. You now have enabled them to do that and do it very easily (EasyDIS is as easy as it gets thanks to Ken).

Maybe not good enough? Was 5mins of searching... And iam not an Linux guru...

He can put the check into the x startscript with md5sum or anything, if false poweroff.

[KB120D]

And at all, EasyDIS.iso is still not changed

[Hyena72]

Sorry for this noob question, but i don't know how this thing works.
Could anyone be so kind to help me, how can i connect to dis with ftp client?
(should i start a ftp server, or what would be the ip addresse of that...?)
Please give me a step by step guide!

Thanks in advance...

[proman]

+1.

I did some search but seems couldn't find the instruction. Can someone point me a direction. Right now the DIS are up and running. I am able to switch the background image within DIS. But I would like to know how to put my own image there.

Thanks.

[proman]

No one can help???

[enda320]

It was only a matter of time before this came to fruition.

Ken "fister" Martin purposefully locked the image so the cheapskates on ebay would not have a field day with pirated software selling at a premium. You now have enabled them to do that and do it very easily (EasyDIS is as easy as it gets thanks to Ken).

The majority of people I know with DIS buy an ebay VM image of DIS 57.
I do always recommend people stick to EasyDIS for sorting out the problems, but I wouldn't worry that people would be passing EasyDIS off as their own.

[hoer173]

When i upload my picture with black white 1bit and 713x550 it will show a white field... whats wrong? Please help...

Can someone give a walkthrough with gimp?

[legoman67]

When i upload my picture with black white 1bit and 713x550 it will show a white field... whats wrong? Please help...

Can someone give a walkthrough with gimp?

your picture needs to be in greyscale. I used photoshop to do mine so im not sure how its done in gimp.

I also ran into issues when i started messing with the files in the FTP client(copying the new file in already named DIS.tif). I was only able to make it work when i copied the new image in under a different name, then renamed from root in DIS, followed by init 6 to reboot.

Here is mine now

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60235586/DIS.jpg