a2d/docs/Tips_And_Tricks.md
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△ = Open Apple

▲ = Solid Apple

Undiscoverable Features

  • When dragging a selection of files to a destination on the same volume, the files will be moved by default. Hold down before letting go of the mouse button to force a copy instead. Files dragged to a different volume will always be copied.
  • Hold down when launching DESKTOP.SYSTEM to prevent DeskTop from being copied to a RAM card. (A tip is now shown for this while copying.)
  • Desk Accessory files with high bit set in the aux type field ($8640) will not appear in the Apple menu.
  • You can't run a Binary file by double-clicking, but you can run it with the △O shortcut or holding down or while selecting File > Open.
  • The Sort Directory desk accessory has two modes:
    • If any files are selected, these are moved to the start of the directory listing, in selection order; other files appear after, order unchanged.
    • If no files are selected, all files are sorted by type: DIR, then TXT, then SYS, then others in descending (numeric) order.

File Types

  • Binary files (type $06) with aux type $2000 are treated as Graphics files (HR/DHR)
  • Binary files (type $06) with aux type $5800 are treated as Graphics files (Minipix/Print Shop)
  • Desk Accessory files have type $F1, and auxtype $640 or $8640

Secrets and Mysteries

  • The Calculator desk accessory has a tiny monogram resembling "JB" drawn in the title bar - possibly "J. Bernard" thanked in the credits?
  • The string "Rien" appears in a couple of places in the code. Is this a name?
  • In the "This Apple" desk accessory, type E to see what other Apple models look like.