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#EGS-still trying

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#88982From: Dan ThomasAug 29, 1994 3:33 PM
Several LEGS are listed in the SCREENMODE program but when I select one it doesn't work with WORKBENCH (on the 1084) – the EGS logo just sits happily on the Compaq SVGA. The real problem here is that I can't get any of the EGS utility programs to open a screen – except SCREENMODEREwhich asks If I'm sure (I am) and then thinks it has accomplished something. (It hasn't.) NONE OF THE OTHER EGS THINGS WILL OPEN. PERIOD. THEY TRY, BUT THEY DON'T. The manual says "if…an EGS screen does not open … refer to the Troubleshooting section". NOTHING is mentioned about this in the Troubleshooting section. What should I try now?
#89017From: GVP TechAug 30, 1994 9:26 AM
Dan, Your last message was confusing. When you select an EGS resolution from Workbench SCREENMODE program, Workbench should appear on the EGS screen. If it continues to appear on the Amiga monitor, then you did not select an EGS screenmode. If this test were to fail, you should have no Workbench at all. The EGS-SCREENMODERESET program is doing what it's supposed to do. Your message did not mention, however, if you tried to alter the icon as described in my last posting. The board is ready to be used, but either not accepting or recognizing the screenmodes. Also, did you download the 6.2 update and install it or are you still using the older software? GVP TECH
#89020From: Dan ThomasAug 30, 1994 11:09 AM
When I select the LEGS from Screenmode my workbench screen scrambles (on the 1084) – a couple of the settings blank the screen entirely and a couple just cause garbage to appear. The SVGA screen remains unaffected. I have not altered the icon because I have not found a setting that works. Nope – I haven't downloaded new software. I'm using what came with the board — I think it's about a year or so old judging by the filedates. Yep – I just checked and the dates are 9-93. I'll download the new stuff if I can hook up to the GVP BBS tonite. I had assumed that was just nicer stuff when I seem to need something radical. Thanks for your help – I'll be back.