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The WBPattern Editor lets you change the background display of the Screen and the Workbench and its Windows.
The WBPattern Edit Menu has additional items that let you use other drawing programs to create and edit patterns and to use existing images from other sources.
To apply a picture or graphic file to the background of the Workbench, Windows, or Screen:-

Run the WBPattern Editor tool.
Select Picture from the TYPE: cycle gadget.
Click on the 'Select Picture' gadget.
In the file requester, locate the picture filename you wish to use.
Optionally select the TEST gadget to apply the pattern to the screen without exiting the editor.
Click here to view a gallery containing a selection of patterns and pictures for use as your background
You may also need to install additional support for datatypes to view popular filetypes formats like JPEG, GIF and PNG.

BMP picture datatype v40.12 [requires workbench 3.x]
GIF picture datatype v39.3 [requires workbench 3.x]
JFIF picture datatype (jpg v6a) v43 [requires workbench 3.x]
Aminet [datatypes directory]
These formats will require your system to have the AGA chipset, ideally a hardware graphics card, such as CyberGraphX, CyberVision and BlizzardVision. In addition, certain Workbench version release.
Support for datatypes can be found in the Amiga Realm Resources Section. To learn more about hardware graphics cards check out Amiga Realm FAQs.
You may also wish to design and create your own wallpapers and patterns, so be sure to check out the Amiga Realm Software Directory for a selection of applications.


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