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FAQ.txt for Tux Paint Tux Paint
version 0.9.15
Frequently Asked Questions
Tux Paint - A simple drawing program for children. Copyright 2002-2005 by Bill Kendrick and others
New Breed Software
Copyright 2005 by Bill Kendrick bill@newbreedsoftware.com
bill@newbreedsoftware.com http://www.newbreedsoftware. com/tuxpaint/
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/
September 14, 2002 - January 9, 2005 September 14, 2002 - October 9, 2005
Drawing-related
Frequently Asked Questions: * The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad
---------------------------
Drawing-related
---------------
The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad
-------------------------------
Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling.
This is faster, but looks worse. Run the command "tuxpaint --version"
from a command line, and you should see, amongst the other output:
"Low Quality Flood Fill enabled".
To change this, you must rebuild Tux Paint from source. Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling. This
Be sure to remove or comment out any line that says: is faster, but looks worse. Run the command "tuxpaint --version" from
a command line, and you should see, amongst the other output: "Low
Quality Flood Fill enabled".
To change this, you must rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to
remove or comment out any line that says:
#define LOW_QUALITY_FLOOD_FILL #define LOW_QUALITY_FLOOD_FILL
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* Stamp outlines are always rectangles
Stamp outlines are always rectangles
------------------------------------
Tux Paint was built with low-quality (but faster) stamp outlines. Tux Paint was built with low-quality (but faster) stamp outlines.
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
@ -39,40 +37,39 @@ Frequently Asked Questions:
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* The Rubber Stamp tool is greyed out!
The Rubber Stamp tool is greyed out! This means that Tux Paint either couldn't find any stamp images, or
------------------------------------ was asked not to load them.
This means that Tux Paint either couldn't find any stamp images,
or was asked not to load them.
If you installed Tux Paint, but did not install the separate, If you installed Tux Paint, but did not install the separate, optional
optional "Stamps" collection, quit Tux Paint and install it now. "Stamps" collection, quit Tux Paint and install it now. It should be
It should be available from the same place you got the main available from the same place you got the main Tux Paint program.
Tux Paint program. (Note: As of version 0.9.14, Tux Paint comes with a small collection
of example stamps.)
If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps, If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps, you can
you can just create your own. See the README documentation for just create your own. See the README documentation for more on
more on creating PNG image files, TXT text description files, creating PNG image files, TXT text description files, WAV sound files,
WAV sound files, and DAT text data files that make up stamps. and DAT text data files that make up stamps.
Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading, Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading,
check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set. check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set. (Either via a
(Either via a "--nostamps" option to Tux Paint's command line, or "--nostamps" option to Tux Paint's command line, or "nostamps=yes" in
"nostamps=yes" in the configuration file.) the configuration file.)
If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can override
override it with "--stamps" on the command line or it with "--stamps" on the command line or "nostamps=no" or
"nostamps=no" or "stamps=yes" in a configuration file. "stamps=yes" in a configuration file.
Interface Problems
* Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad
Interface Problems
------------------
Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad
-----------------------------------------------
Tux Paint was probably compiled with the faster, lower quality Tux Paint was probably compiled with the faster, lower quality
thumbnail code enabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from thumbnail code enabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from a
a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "Low
"Low Quality Thumbnails enabled", then this is what's happening. Quality Thumbnails enabled", then this is what's happening.
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
line that says: line that says:
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in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* Pictures in the 'Open' dialog look bad
Pictures in the 'Open' dialog look bad "Low Quality Thumbnails" is probably enabled. See: "Stamp thumbnails
-------------------------------------- in the Stamp Selector look bad", above.
"Low Quality Thumbnails" is probably enabled.
See: "Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad", above.
* The color picker buttons are ugly squares, not pretty buttons!
The color picker buttons are ugly squares, not pretty buttons! Tux Paint was probably compiled with the nice looking color selector
-------------------------------------------------------------- buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from a command
Tux Paint was probably compiled with the nice looking color line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "Low Quality
selector buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from Color Selector enabled", then this is what's happening.
a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text:
"Low Quality Color Selector enabled", then this is what's happening.
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
line that says: line that says:
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in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* All of the text is in uppercase!
The Mouse Pointer Leaves Trails!
--------------------------------
In Windows under fullscreen, and in Linux under fullscreen outside of
X-Window, the SDL library has a bug where the mouse pointer can leave
trails of 'garbage' on the screen.
Until there's a fix, either don't use fullscreen, or disable the
fancy mouse pointer shapes using the configuration option:
nofancycursors=yes
Or by using this command-line argument:
--nofancycursors
All of the text is in uppercase!
--------------------------------
The "uppercase" option is on. The "uppercase" option is on.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not
not giving it an "--uppercase" option. giving it an "--uppercase" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--uppercase" is listed as a properties of the icon to see if "--uppercase" is listed as a
command-line argument. command-line argument.
If "--uppercase" isn't being sent on the command line, check Tux Paint's If "--uppercase" isn't being sent on the command line, check
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
"tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "uppercase=yes". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "uppercase=yes".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line
argument: "--mixedcase", which will override the uppercase setting. argument: "--mixedcase", which will override the uppercase setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Show Uppercase Text Only"
(under "Languages") is not checked.
Tux Paint is in a weird language! * Tux Paint is in a different language!
---------------------------------
Make sure your locale setting is correct.
See "Tux Paint won't switch to my language", below.
Make sure your locale setting is correct. See "Tux Paint won't switch
to my language", below.
* Tux Paint won't switch to my language
* Linux and Unix users: Make sure the locale is available
Tux Paint won't switch to my language
-------------------------------------
Linux and Unix users: Make sure the locale is available
-------------------------------------------------------
Make sure the locale you want is available. Check your Make sure the locale you want is available. Check your
"/etc/locale.gen" file. See README.txt for the locales "/etc/locale.gen" file. See the README documentation for the
Tux Paint uses (especially when using the "--lang" option). locales Tux Paint uses (especially when using the "--lang"
option).
Note: Debian users can simply run "dpkg-reconfigure locales" Note: Debian users can simply run "dpkg-reconfigure locales" if
if the locales are managed by dpkg. the locales are managed by "dpkg."
If you're using the "--lang" command-line option * If you're using the "--lang" command-line option
------------------------------------------------
Try using the "--locale" command-line option, or your operating system's
locale settings (e.g., the "$LANG" environment variable), and
please e-mail us regarding your trouble.
If you're using the "--locale" command-line option Try using the "--locale" command-line option, or your
-------------------------------------------------- operating system's locale settings (e.g., the "$LANG"
If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your trouble. environment variable), and please e-mail us regarding your
trouble.
If you're trying to use your Operating System's locale * If you're using the "--locale" command-line option
------------------------------------------------------
If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your trouble.
Make sure you have the necessary font If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your
------------------------------------- trouble.
Some translations require their own font. Chinese and Korean,
for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType Fonts installed
and placed in the proper location, respectively.
The appropriate fonts for such locales can be downloaded from the * If you're trying to use your Operating System's locale
Tux Paint website:
If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your
trouble.
* Make sure you have the necessary font
Some translations require their own font. Chinese and
Korean, for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType Fonts
installed and placed in the proper location, respectively.
The appropriate fonts for such locales can be downloaded
from the Tux Paint website:
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/download/fonts/ http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/download/fonts/
Printing
Printing * Tux Paint won't print, gives an error, or prints garbage (Unix/Linux)
--------
Tux Paint won't print, gives an error, or prints garbage (Unix/Linux)
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Tux Paint prints by creating a PostScript rendition of the picture
and sending it to an external command. By default, this command is
the "lpr" printing tool.
If that program is not available (for example, you're using CUPS, Tux Paint prints by creating a PostScript rendition of the picture and
the Common Unix Printing System, and do not have "cups-lpr" installed), sending it to an external command. By default, this command is the
"lpr" printing tool.
If that program is not available (for example, you're using CUPS, the
Common Unix Printing System, and do not have "cups-lpr" installed),
you will need to specify an appropriate command using the you will need to specify an appropriate command using the
"printcommand" option in Tux Paint's configuration file. "printcommand" option in Tux Paint's configuration file. (See the
(See the OPTIONS documentation.) OPTIONS documentation.)
Note: Versions of Tux Paint prior to 0.9.15 used a different default Note: Versions of Tux Paint prior to 0.9.15 used a different default
command for printing, "pngtopnm | pnmtops | lpr", as Tux Paint output command for printing, "pngtopnm | pnmtops | lpr", as Tux Paint output
PNG format, rather than PostScript. PNG format, rather than PostScript.
If you had changed your "printcommand" option prior to Tux Paint 0.9.15, If you had changed your "printcommand" option prior to Tux Paint
you will need to go back and alter it to accept PostScript. 0.9.15, you will need to go back and alter it to accept PostScript.
* I get the message "You can't print yet!" when I go to print!
I get the message "You can't print yet!" when I go to print! The "print delay" option is on. You can only print once every
------------------------------------------------------------ X seconds.
The "print delay" option is on. You can only print once every X seconds.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not
not giving it a "--printdelay=..." option. giving it a "--printdelay=..." option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--printdelay=..." is listed as properties of the icon to see if "--printdelay=..." is listed as a
a command-line argument. command-line argument.
If a "--printdelay=..." option isn't being sent on the command line, If a "--printdelay=..." option isn't being sent on the command line,
check Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and check Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and
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"printdelay=...". "printdelay=...".
Either remove that line, set the delay value to 0 (no delay), or Either remove that line, set the delay value to 0 (no delay), or
decrease the delay to a value you prefer. (See README.txt). decrease the delay to a value you prefer. (See the README
documentation).
Or, you can simply run Tux Paint with the command-line argument: Or, you can simply run Tux Paint with the command-line argument:
"--printdelay=0", which will override the configuration file's setting, "--printdelay=0", which will override the configuration file's
and allow unlimited printing. (You won't have to wait between prints.) setting, and allow unlimited printing. (You won't have to wait between
prints.)
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Print Delay" (under
"Printing") is set to "0 seconds."
* I simply can't print! The button is greyed out!
I simply can't print! The button is greyed out!
------------------------------------------------
The "no print" option is on. The "no print" option is on.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not
not giving it a "--noprint" option. giving it a "--noprint" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--noprint" is listed as an argument. properties of the icon to see if "--noprint" is listed as an argument.
If "--noprint" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's configuration If "--noprint" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's
file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
for a line reading: "noprint=yes". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "noprint=yes".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line
argument: "--print", which will override the configuration file's setting. argument: "--print", which will override the configuration file's
setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Allow Printing" (under
"Printing") is checked.
Saving Saving
------
Tux Paint always saves over my old picture!
-------------------------------------------
The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt
that would appear when you click 'Save.')
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're * Tux Paint always saves over my old picture!
not giving it a "--saveover" option.
The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt that
would appear when you click 'Save.')
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not
giving it a "--saveover" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--saveover" is listed as an argument. properties of the icon to see if "--saveover" is listed as an
argument.
If "--saveover" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's configuration If "--saveover" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's
file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
for a line reading: "saveover=yes". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "saveover=yes".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line
argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration file's argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration
setting. file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Ask Before Overwriting" (under
"Saving") is checked.
Also, see "Tux Paint always saves a new picture!", below. Also, see "Tux Paint always saves a new picture!", below.
* Tux Paint always saves a new picture!
Tux Paint always saves a new picture!
-------------------------------------
The "never save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt The "never save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt
that would appear when you click 'Save.') that would appear when you click 'Save.')
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not
not giving it a "--saveovernew" option. giving it a "--saveovernew" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--saveovernew" is listed as an argument. properties of the icon to see if "--saveovernew" is listed as an
argument.
If "--saveovernew" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's If "--saveovernew" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
under Windows) for a line reading: "saveover=new". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "saveover=new".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line
argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration file's argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration
setting. file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Ask Before Overwriting" (under
"Saving") is checked.
Also, see "Tux Paint always saves over my old picture!", above. Also, see "Tux Paint always saves over my old picture!", above.
Audio Problems
* There's no sound!
Audio Problems
--------------
There's no sound!
-----------------
First, check the obvious: First, check the obvious:
* Are you certain you're using the computer with the sound card? ;^) * Are you certain you're using the computer with the sound card?
* Are your speakers connected and turned on? * Are your speakers connected and turned on?
* Is the volume turned up on your speakers? * Is the volume turned up on your speakers?
* Is the volume turned up in your Operating System's "mixer?" * Is the volume turned up in your Operating System's "mixer?"
* Are any other programs running that use sound? (They may be * Are any other programs running that use sound? (They may be
'blocking' Tux Paint) 'blocking' Tux Paint)
* (Unix/Linux) Are you using a sound system, such as aRts, ESD or
GStreamer? If so, try setting the "SDL_AUDIODRIVER" environment
variable before running Tux Paint (e.g.,
"export SDL_AUDIODRIVER=arts"). Or, run Tux Paint through the
system's rerouter (e.g., run "artsdsp tuxpaint" or
"esddsp tuxpaint", instead of simply "tuxpaint").
If sound seems to work otherwise (and you're sure no other program is If sound seems to work otherwise (and you're sure no other program is
"blocking" the sound device), then Tux Paint is either running with "blocking" the sound device), then Tux Paint is either running with a
a "no sound" option or was compiled with sound support disabled entirely. "no sound" option or was compiled with sound support disabled
entirely.
To test whether sound support was enabled when Tux Paint was compiled, To test whether sound support was enabled when Tux Paint was compiled,
run Tux Paint from a command line, like so: run Tux Paint from a command line, like so:
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tuxpaint --version tuxpaint --version
If, amongst the other information, you see "Sound disabled", then the If, amongst the other information, you see "Sound disabled", then the
version of Tux Paint you're running has sound disabled. Recompiled version of Tux Paint you're running has sound disabled. Recompile
Tux Paint, and be sure NOT to build the "nosound" target. Tux Paint, and be sure NOT to build the "nosound" target. (i.e., don't
(i.e., don't run "make nosound") Be sure SDL_mixer library is available! run "make nosound") Be sure the SDL_mixer library and its development
headers are available!
If Tux Paint wasn't build without sound support, make sure you're If Tux Paint wasn't build without sound support, make sure you're not
not running Tux Paint with the "--nosound" option as a command-line running Tux Paint with the "--nosound" option as a command-line
argument. argument.
If it's not, then check the configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under If it's not, then check the configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under
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"nosound=yes". "nosound=yes".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line
argument: "--sound", which will override the configuration file's setting. argument: "--sound", which will override the configuration file's
setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Enable Sound Effects" (under
"Video & Sound") is checked.
* The sound effects sound strange
The sound effects sound strange
-------------------------------
This could have to do with how SDL and SDL_mixer were initialized. This could have to do with how SDL and SDL_mixer were initialized.
(The buffer size chosen.) (The buffer size chosen.)
Please e-mail us with details about your computer system. Please e-mail us with details about your computer system. (Operating
(Operating system and version, sound card, which version of Tux Paint system and version, sound card, which version of Tux Paint you're
you're running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and so on.) running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and so on.)
Fullscreen Mode Problems
* When I run Tux Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out, the window turns
black!
Fullscreen Mode Problems
------------------------
When I run Tux Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out, the window turns black!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is apparently a bug in the SDL library. Sorry. This is apparently a bug in the SDL library. Sorry.
* When I run Tux Paint full-screen, it has large borders around it
When I run Tux Paint full-screen, it has large borders around it
----------------------------------------------------------------
Linux users - Your X-Window server is probably not set with the Linux users - Your X-Window server is probably not set with the
ability to switch to the desired resolution: 640 x 480. ability to switch to the desired resolution: 800×600. (or whatever
(This is typically done manually under the XFree86 server by resolution you have Tux Paint set to run at.) (This is typically done
pressing [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[KeyPad Plus] and -[KeyPad Minus].) manually under the X-Window server by pressing [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[KeyPad
Plus] and -[KeyPad Minus].)
For this to work, your monitor must support that resolution, and For this to work, your monitor must support that resolution, and you
you need to have it listed in your X server configuration. need to have it listed in your X server configuration.
Check the "Display" subsection of the "Screen" section of your Check the "Display" subsection of the "Screen" section of your XFree86
XFree86 configuration file (typically "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" or or X.org configuration file (typically "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" or
"/etc/X11/XF86Config", depending on the version of XFree86 you're "/etc/X11/XF86Config", depending on the version of XFree86 you're
using; 3.x or 4.x, respectively). using; 3.x or 4.x, respectively, or "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" for X.org).
Add "640x480" to the appropriate "Modes" line. (e.g., in Add "800x600" (or whatever resolution(s) you want) to the appropriate
the "Display" subsection that contains 16-bit color depth ("Depth 16"), "Modes" line. (e.g., in the "Display" subsection that contains 24-bit
which is what Tux Paint tries to use.) color depth ("Depth 24"), which is what Tux Paint tries to use.) e.g.:
e.g.:
Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
Note that some Linux distributions have tools that can make these Note that some Linux distributions have tools that can make these
changes for you. Debian users can run the command changes for you. Debian users can run the command "dpkg-reconfigure
"dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86" as root, for example. xserver-xfree86" as root, for example.
* Tux Paint keeps running in Full Screen mode - I want it windowed!
Tux Paint keeps running in Full Screen mode - I want it windowed!
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The "fullscreen" option is set. The "fullscreen" option is set.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not
not giving it a "--fullscreen" option. giving it a "--fullscreen" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--fullscreen" is listed as an argument. properties of the icon to see if "--fullscreen" is listed as an
argument.
If "--fullscreen" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's If "--fullscreen" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
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argument: "--windowed", which will override the configuration file's argument: "--windowed", which will override the configuration file's
setting. setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Fullscreen" (under "Video &
Sound") is not checked.
Other Probelms Other Probelms
--------------
Tux Paint won't run * Tux Paint won't run
-------------------
If Tux Paint aborts with the message: If Tux Paint aborts with the message: "You're already running a copy
"You're already running a copy of Tux Paint!", of Tux Paint!", this means it has been launched in the last 30
this means it has been launched in the last 30 seconds. seconds. (On Unix/Linux, this message would appear in a terminal
console if you ran Tux Paint from a command-line. On Windows, this
message would appear in a file named "stdout.txt" in the same folder
where TuxPaint.exe resides (e.g., C:\Program Files\TuxPaint).
A lockfile ("~/.tuxpaint/lockfile.dat" on Linux and Unix, A lockfile ("~/.tuxpaint/lockfile.dat" on Linux and Unix,
"userdata\lockfile.dat" on Windows) is used to make sure Tux Paint "userdata\lockfile.dat" on Windows) is used to make sure Tux Paint
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clicking its icon more than once). clicking its icon more than once).
Even if the lockfile exists, it contains the 'time' Tux Paint was last Even if the lockfile exists, it contains the 'time' Tux Paint was last
run. If it's been more than 30 seconds, Tux Paint should run fine, run. If it's been more than 30 seconds, Tux Paint should run fine, and
and simply update the lockfile with the current time. simply update the lockfile with the current time.
If multiple users are sharing the directory where this file is stored If multiple users are sharing the directory where this file is stored
(e.g., on a shared network drive), then you'll need to disable this (e.g., on a shared network drive), then you'll need to disable this
feature. feature.
To disable the lockfile, add the "--nolockfile" argument to Tux Paint's To disable the lockfile, add the "--nolockfile" argument to
command-line. Tux Paint's command-line.
* I can't quit Tux Paint
I can't quit Tux Paint
----------------------
The "noquit" option is set. This disables the "Quit" button in The "noquit" option is set. This disables the "Quit" button in
Tux Paint's toolbar (greying it out), and prevents Tux Paint from Tux Paint's toolbar (greying it out), and prevents Tux Paint from
being quit using the [Escape] key. being quit using the [Escape] key.
If Tux Paint is not in fullscreen mode, simply click the If Tux Paint is not in fullscreen mode, simply click the window close
window close button on Tux Paint's title bar. button on Tux Paint's title bar. (i.e., the "(x)" at the upper right.)
(i.e., the "(x) at the upper right.)
If Tux Paint is in fullscreen mode, you will need to use the If Tux Paint is in fullscreen mode, you will need to use the [Shift] +
[Shift] + [Control] + [Escape] sequence on the keyboard to [Control] + [Escape] sequence on the keyboard to quit Tux Paint.
quit Tux Paint.
(Note: with or without "noquit" set, you can always use the (Note: with or without "noquit" set, you can always use the [Alt] +
[Alt] + [F4] combination on your keyboard to quit Tux Paint.) [F4] combination on your keyboard to quit Tux Paint.)
* I don't want "noquit" mode enabled!
I don't want "noquit" mode enabled! If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not
----------------------------------- giving it a "--noquit" option.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it a "--noquit" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--noquit" is listed as an argument. properties of the icon to see if "--noquit" is listed as an argument.
@ -452,12 +458,15 @@ Frequently Asked Questions:
argument: "--quit", which will override the configuration file's argument: "--quit", which will override the configuration file's
setting. setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Disable Quit Button and
[Escape] Key" (under "Simplification") is not checked.
* Tux Paint keeps writing weird messages to the screen / to a text file
Tux Paint keeps writing weird messages to the screen / to a text file
---------------------------------------------------------------------
A few messages are normal, but if Tux Paint is being extremely verbose A few messages are normal, but if Tux Paint is being extremely verbose
(like listing the name of every rubber-stamp image it finds while loading (like listing the name of every rubber-stamp image it finds while
them), then it was probably compiled with debugging output turned on. loading them), then it was probably compiled with debugging output
turned on.
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
line that says: line that says:
@ -466,14 +475,12 @@ Frequently Asked Questions:
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* Tux Paint is using options I didn't specify!
Tux Paint is using options I didn't specify! By default, Tux Paint first looks at configuration files for options.
--------------------------------------------
By default, Tux Paint first looks at configuration files for * Unix and Linux
options.
Unix and Linux
--------------
Under Unix and Linux, it first examines the system-wide Under Unix and Linux, it first examines the system-wide
configuration file, located here: configuration file, located here:
@ -485,21 +492,20 @@ Frequently Asked Questions:
Finally, any options sent as command-line arguments are used. Finally, any options sent as command-line arguments are used.
Windows * Windows
-------
Under Windows, Tux Paint first examines the configuration file: Under Windows, Tux Paint first examines the configuration file:
tuxpaint.cfg tuxpaint.cfg
Then, any options sent as command-line arguments are used. Then, any options sent as command-line arguments are used.
This means that if anything is set in a configuration file that you
don't want set, you'll need to either change the config. file (if you
can), or override the option on the command-line.
This means that if anything is set in a configuration file that For example, if "/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" includes an option to
you don't want set, you'll need to either change the config. file disable sound:
(if you can), or override the option on the command-line.
For example, if "/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" includes an option
to disable sound:
nosound=yes nosound=yes
@ -512,7 +518,6 @@ Frequently Asked Questions:
--sound --sound
Linux and Unix users can also disable the system-wide configuration Linux and Unix users can also disable the system-wide configuration
file by including the following command-line argument: file by including the following command-line argument:
@ -521,14 +526,12 @@ Frequently Asked Questions:
Tux Paint will then only look at "~/.tuxpaintrc" and command-line Tux Paint will then only look at "~/.tuxpaintrc" and command-line
arguments to determine what options should be set. arguments to determine what options should be set.
Help / Contact Help / Contact
--------------
Any questions you don't see answered? Let me know! Any questions you don't see answered? Let me know!
bill@newbreedsoftware.com bill@newbreedsoftware.com
Or post to our 'tuxpaint-dev' mailing list: Or post to our 'tuxpaint-users' mailing list:
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/ http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/

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<p>September 14, 2002 - October 9, 2005</p> <p>September 14, 2002 - October 9, 2005</p>
</center> </center>
<pre> <h2>Drawing-related</h2>
Frequently Asked Questions:
--------------------------- <ul>
Drawing-related <li><em>The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad</em>
--------------- <p>Tux&nbsp;Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling.
The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad
-------------------------------
Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling.
This is faster, but looks worse. Run the command "tuxpaint --version" This is faster, but looks worse. Run the command "tuxpaint --version"
from a command line, and you should see, amongst the other output: from a command line, and you should see, amongst the other output:
"Low Quality Flood Fill enabled". "Low Quality Flood Fill enabled".</p>
To change this, you must rebuild Tux Paint from source. <p>To change this, you must rebuild Tux&nbsp;Paint from source.
Be sure to remove or comment out any line that says: Be sure to remove or comment out any line that says:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
#define LOW_QUALITY_FLOOD_FILL #define LOW_QUALITY_FLOOD_FILL
</code></p></blcokquote>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. <p>in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.</p>
</li>
<li><em>Stamp outlines are always rectangles</em>
<p>Tux&nbsp;Paint was built with low-quality (but faster) stamp outlines.</p>
Stamp outlines are always rectangles <p>Rebuild Tux&nbsp;Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
------------------------------------ line that says:</p>
Tux Paint was built with low-quality (but faster) stamp outlines.
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
line that says:
<blockquote><p><code>
#define LOW_QUALITY_STAMP_OUTLINE #define LOW_QUALITY_STAMP_OUTLINE
</code></p></blockquote>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. <p>in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.</p>
</li>
<li><em>The Rubber Stamp tool is greyed out!</em>
<p>This means that Tux&nbsp;Paint either couldn't find any stamp images,
or was asked not to load them.</p>
The Rubber Stamp tool is greyed out! <p>If you installed Tux&nbsp;Paint, but did not install the separate,
------------------------------------ optional "Stamps" collection, quit Tux&nbsp;Paint and install it now.
This means that Tux Paint either couldn't find any stamp images,
or was asked not to load them.
If you installed Tux Paint, but did not install the separate,
optional "Stamps" collection, quit Tux Paint and install it now.
It should be available from the same place you got the main It should be available from the same place you got the main
Tux Paint program. Tux&nbsp;Paint program. <i>(Note: As of version 0.9.14, Tux&nbsp;Paint
comes with a small collection of example stamps.)</i></p>
If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps, <p>If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps,
you can just create your own. See the README documentation for you can just create your own. See the <a href="README.html">README
more on creating PNG image files, TXT text description files, documentation</a> for more on creating PNG image files, TXT text
WAV sound files, and DAT text data files that make up stamps. description files, WAV sound files, and DAT text data files that
make up stamps.</p>
Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading, <p>Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading,
check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set. check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set.
(Either via a "--nostamps" option to Tux Paint's command line, or (Either via a "--nostamps" option to Tux&nbsp;Paint's command line, or
"nostamps=yes" in the configuration file.) "nostamps=yes" in the configuration file.)</p>
If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can <p>If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can
override it with "--stamps" on the command line or override it with "--stamps" on the command line or
"nostamps=no" or "stamps=yes" in a configuration file. "nostamps=no" or "stamps=yes" in a configuration file.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Interface Problems</h2>
Interface Problems <ul>
------------------ <li><em>Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad</em>
Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad <p>Tux&nbsp;Paint was probably compiled with the faster, lower quality
-----------------------------------------------
Tux Paint was probably compiled with the faster, lower quality
thumbnail code enabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from thumbnail code enabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from
a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text:
"Low Quality Thumbnails enabled", then this is what's happening. "Low Quality Thumbnails enabled", then this is what's happening.</p>
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any <p>Rebuild Tux&nbsp;Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
line that says: line that says:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
#define LOW_QUALITY_THUMBNAILS #define LOW_QUALITY_THUMBNAILS
</code></p></blockquote>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. <p>in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.</p>
</li>
<li><em>Pictures in the 'Open' dialog look bad</em>
<p>"Low Quality Thumbnails" is probably enabled.
See: "Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad", above.</p>
</li>
Pictures in the 'Open' dialog look bad <li><em>The color picker buttons are ugly squares, not pretty buttons!</em>
-------------------------------------- <p>Tux&nbsp;Paint was probably compiled with the nice looking color
"Low Quality Thumbnails" is probably enabled.
See: "Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad", above.
The color picker buttons are ugly squares, not pretty buttons!
--------------------------------------------------------------
Tux Paint was probably compiled with the nice looking color
selector buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from selector buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from
a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text:
"Low Quality Color Selector enabled", then this is what's happening. "Low Quality Color Selector enabled", then this is what's happening.</p>
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any <p>Rebuild Tux&nbsp;Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
line that says: line that says:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
#define LOW_QUALITY_COLOR_SELECTOR #define LOW_QUALITY_COLOR_SELECTOR
</code></p></blockquote>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. <p>in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.</p>
</li>
<li><em>All of the text is in uppercase!</em>
<p>The "uppercase" option is on.</p>
The Mouse Pointer Leaves Trails! <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
-------------------------------- not giving it an "--uppercase" option.</p>
In Windows under fullscreen, and in Linux under fullscreen outside of
X-Window, the SDL library has a bug where the mouse pointer can leave
trails of 'garbage' on the screen.
Until there's a fix, either don't use fullscreen, or disable the <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
fancy mouse pointer shapes using the configuration option:
nofancycursors=yes
Or by using this command-line argument:
--nofancycursors
All of the text is in uppercase!
--------------------------------
The "uppercase" option is on.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it an "--uppercase" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--uppercase" is listed as a properties of the icon to see if "--uppercase" is listed as a
command-line argument. command-line argument.</p>
If "--uppercase" isn't being sent on the command line, check Tux Paint's <p>If "--uppercase" isn't being sent on the command line, check
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, Tux&nbsp;Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
"tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "uppercase=yes". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "uppercase=yes".</p>
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line <p>Either remove that line, or simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the
argument: "--mixedcase", which will override the uppercase setting. command-line argument: "--mixedcase", which will override the uppercase
setting.</p>
<p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Show Uppercase Text Only" (under "Languages") is not checked.</p>
</li>
Tux Paint is in a weird language! <li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint is in a different language!</em>
--------------------------------- <p>Make sure your locale setting is correct.
Make sure your locale setting is correct. See "Tux&nbsp;Paint won't switch to my language", below.</p>
See "Tux Paint won't switch to my language", below.
<li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't switch to my language</em>
<ul>
<li><i>Linux and Unix users: Make sure the locale is available</i></li>
<p>Make sure the locale you want is available. Check your
"/etc/locale.gen" file. See the
<a href="README.html">README documentation</a> for the locales
Tux&nbsp;Paint uses (especially when using the "--lang" option).</p>
Tux Paint won't switch to my language <p>Note: Debian users can simply run "dpkg-reconfigure locales"
------------------------------------- if the locales are managed by "dpkg."</p>
Linux and Unix users: Make sure the locale is available
-------------------------------------------------------
Make sure the locale you want is available. Check your
"/etc/locale.gen" file. See README.txt for the locales
Tux Paint uses (especially when using the "--lang" option).
Note: Debian users can simply run "dpkg-reconfigure locales" <ul>
if the locales are managed by dpkg. <li>If you're using the "--lang" command-line option
<p>Try using the "--locale" command-line option, or your operating
system's locale settings (e.g., the "$LANG" environment variable), and
please e-mail us regarding your trouble.</p>
</li>
If you're using the "--lang" command-line option <li>If you're using the "--locale" command-line option
------------------------------------------------ <p>If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your trouble.</p>
Try using the "--locale" command-line option, or your operating system's </li>
locale settings (e.g., the "$LANG" environment variable), and
please e-mail us regarding your trouble.
If you're using the "--locale" command-line option <li>If you're trying to use your Operating System's locale
-------------------------------------------------- <p>If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your trouble.</p>
If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your trouble. </li>
If you're trying to use your Operating System's locale <li>Make sure you have the necessary font
------------------------------------------------------ <p>Some translations require their own font. Chinese and Korean,
If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your trouble.
Make sure you have the necessary font
-------------------------------------
Some translations require their own font. Chinese and Korean,
for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType Fonts installed for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType Fonts installed
and placed in the proper location, respectively. and placed in the proper location, respectively.</p>
The appropriate fonts for such locales can be downloaded from the <p>The appropriate fonts for such locales can be downloaded from the
Tux Paint website: Tux&nbsp;Paint website:</p>
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/download/fonts/ <blockquote><p>
<a href="http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/download/fonts/"
>http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/download/fonts/</a>
</p></blockquote>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Printing</h2>
Printing <ul>
-------- <li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't print, gives an error, or prints garbage
Tux Paint won't print, gives an error, or prints garbage (Unix/Linux) (Unix/Linux)</em>
--------------------------------------------------------------------- <p>Tux&nbsp;Paint prints by creating a PostScript rendition of the picture
Tux Paint prints by creating a PostScript rendition of the picture
and sending it to an external command. By default, this command is and sending it to an external command. By default, this command is
the "lpr" printing tool. the "lpr" printing tool.</p>
If that program is not available (for example, you're using CUPS, <p>If that program is not available (for example, you're using CUPS,
the Common Unix Printing System, and do not have "cups-lpr" installed), the Common Unix Printing System, and do not have "cups-lpr" installed),
you will need to specify an appropriate command using the you will need to specify an appropriate command using the
"printcommand" option in Tux Paint's configuration file. "printcommand" option in Tux&nbsp;Paint's configuration file.
(See the OPTIONS documentation.) (See the <a href="OPTIONS.html">OPTIONS documentation</a>.)</p>
Note: Versions of Tux Paint prior to 0.9.15 used a different default <p><i>Note: Versions of Tux&nbsp;Paint prior to 0.9.15 used a different
command for printing, "pngtopnm | pnmtops | lpr", as Tux Paint output default command for printing, "pngtopnm&nbsp;|&nbsp;pnmtops&nbsp;|&nbsp;lpr",
PNG format, rather than PostScript. as Tux&nbsp;Paint output PNG format, rather than PostScript.</p>
If you had changed your "printcommand" option prior to Tux Paint 0.9.15, <p>If you had changed your "printcommand" option prior to Tux&nbsp;Paint
you will need to go back and alter it to accept PostScript. 0.9.15, you will need to go back and alter it to accept PostScript.</p>
</li>
<li><em>I get the message "You can't print yet!" when I go to print!</em>
<p>The "print delay" option is on. You can only print once every
<i>X</i>&nbsp;seconds.</p>
I get the message "You can't print yet!" when I go to print! <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
------------------------------------------------------------ not giving it a "--printdelay=..." option.</p>
The "print delay" option is on. You can only print once every X seconds.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
not giving it a "--printdelay=..." option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--printdelay=..." is listed as properties of the icon to see if "--printdelay=..." is listed as
a command-line argument. a command-line argument.</p>
If a "--printdelay=..." option isn't being sent on the command line, <p>If a "--printdelay=..." option isn't being sent on the command line,
check Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and check Tux&nbsp;Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and
Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading:
"printdelay=...". "printdelay=...".</p>
Either remove that line, set the delay value to 0 (no delay), or <p>Either remove that line, set the delay value to 0 (no delay), or
decrease the delay to a value you prefer. (See README.txt). decrease the delay to a value you prefer. (See the
Or, you can simply run Tux Paint with the command-line argument: <a href="README.html">README documentation</a>).</p>
<p>Or, you can simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the command-line argument:
"--printdelay=0", which will override the configuration file's setting, "--printdelay=0", which will override the configuration file's setting,
and allow unlimited printing. (You won't have to wait between prints.) and allow unlimited printing. (You won't have to wait between prints.)</p>
<p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Print Delay" (under "Printing") is set to "0&nbsp;seconds."</p>
</li>
I simply can't print! The button is greyed out! <li><em>I simply can't print! The button is greyed out!</em>
------------------------------------------------ <p>The "no print" option is on.</p>
The "no print" option is on.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it a "--noprint" option. not giving it a "--noprint" option.</p>
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--noprint" is listed as an argument. properties of the icon to see if "--noprint" is listed as an argument.</p>
If "--noprint" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's configuration <p>If "--noprint" isn't on the command-line, check Tux&nbsp;Paint's
file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows)
for a line reading: "noprint=yes".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line
argument: "--print", which will override the configuration file's setting.
Saving
------
Tux Paint always saves over my old picture!
-------------------------------------------
The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt
that would appear when you click 'Save.')
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it a "--saveover" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--saveover" is listed as an argument.
If "--saveover" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's configuration
file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows)
for a line reading: "saveover=yes".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line
argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration file's
setting.
Also, see "Tux Paint always saves a new picture!", below.
Tux Paint always saves a new picture!
-------------------------------------
The "never save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt
that would appear when you click 'Save.')
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it a "--saveovernew" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--saveovernew" is listed as an argument.
If "--saveovernew" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg"
under Windows) for a line reading: "saveover=new". under Windows) for a line reading: "noprint=yes".</p>
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line <p>Either remove that line, or simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the
argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration file's command-line argument: "--print", which will override the configuration
setting. file's setting.</p>
Also, see "Tux Paint always saves over my old picture!", above. <p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Allow Printing" (under "Printing") is checked.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Saving</h2>
<ul>
<li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves over my old picture!</em>
<p>The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt
that would appear when you click 'Save.')</p>
Audio Problems <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
-------------- not giving it a "--saveover" option.</p>
There's no sound!
-----------------
First, check the obvious:
* Are you certain you're using the computer with the sound card? ;^) <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
* Are your speakers connected and turned on? properties of the icon to see if "--saveover" is listed as an argument.</p>
* Is the volume turned up on your speakers?
* Is the volume turned up in your Operating System's "mixer?"
* Are any other programs running that use sound? (They may be
'blocking' Tux Paint)
If sound seems to work otherwise (and you're sure no other program is <p>If "--saveover" isn't on the command-line, check Tux&nbsp;Paint's
"blocking" the sound device), then Tux Paint is either running with configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg"
a "no sound" option or was compiled with sound support disabled entirely. under Windows) for a line reading: "saveover=yes".</p>
To test whether sound support was enabled when Tux Paint was compiled, <p>Either remove that line, or simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the
run Tux Paint from a command line, like so: command-line argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the
configuration file's setting.</p>
<p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Ask Before Overwriting" (under "Saving") is checked.</p>
<p>Also, see "Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves a new picture!", below.</p>
</li>
<li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves a new picture!</em>
<p>The "never save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt
that would appear when you click 'Save.')</p>
<p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it a "--saveovernew" option.</p>
<p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
properties of the icon to see if "--saveovernew" is listed as an
argument.</p>
<p>If "--saveovernew" isn't on the command-line, check Tux&nbsp;Paint's
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg"
under Windows) for a line reading: "saveover=new".</p>
<p>Either remove that line, or simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the
command-line argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the
configuration file's setting.</p>
<p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Ask Before Overwriting" (under "Saving") is checked.</p>
<p>Also, see "Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves over my old picture!", above.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Audio Problems</h2>
<ul>
<li><em>There's no sound!</em>
<p>First, check the obvious:</p>
<ul>
<li>Are you certain you're using the computer with the sound card?
<li>Are your speakers connected and turned on?
<li>Is the volume turned up on your speakers?
<li>Is the volume turned up in your Operating System's "mixer?"
<li>Are any other programs running that use sound? (They may be
'blocking' Tux&nbsp;Paint)
<li>(Unix/Linux) Are you using a sound system, such as aRts, ESD or
GStreamer? If so, try setting the "SDL_AUDIODRIVER" environment variable
before running Tux&nbsp;Paint (e.g., "export&nbsp;SDL_AUDIODRIVER=arts").
Or, run Tux&nbsp;Paint through the system's rerouter (e.g.,
run "artsdsp&nbsp;tuxpaint" or "esddsp&nbsp;tuxpaint", instead of
simply "tuxpaint").
</ul>
<p>If sound seems to work otherwise (and you're sure no other program is
"blocking" the sound device), then Tux&nbsp;Paint is either running with
a "no sound" option or was compiled with sound support disabled entirely.</p>
<p>To test whether sound support was enabled when Tux&nbsp;Paint was
compiled, run Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command line, like so:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
tuxpaint --version tuxpaint --version
</code></p></blockquote>
If, amongst the other information, you see "Sound disabled", then the <p>If, amongst the other information, you see "Sound disabled", then the
version of Tux Paint you're running has sound disabled. Recompiled version of Tux&nbsp;Paint you're running has sound disabled. Recompile
Tux Paint, and be sure NOT to build the "nosound" target. Tux&nbsp;Paint, and be sure NOT to build the "nosound" target.
(i.e., don't run "make nosound") Be sure SDL_mixer library is available! (i.e., don't run "make nosound") Be sure the SDL_mixer library and
its development headers are available!</p>
If Tux Paint wasn't build without sound support, make sure you're <p>If Tux&nbsp;Paint wasn't build without sound support, make sure you're
not running Tux Paint with the "--nosound" option as a command-line not running Tux&nbsp;Paint with the "--nosound" option as a command-line
argument. argument.</p>
If it's not, then check the configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under <p>If it's not, then check the configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under
Linux and Unix, and "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: Linux and Unix, and "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading:
"nosound=yes". "nosound=yes".</p>
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line <p>Either remove that line, or simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the
argument: "--sound", which will override the configuration file's setting. command-line argument: "--sound", which will override the configuration
file's setting.</p>
<p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Enable Sound Effects" (under "Video &amp; Sound") is checked.</p>
The sound effects sound strange <li><em>The sound effects sound strange</em>
------------------------------- <p>This could have to do with how SDL and SDL_mixer were initialized.
This could have to do with how SDL and SDL_mixer were initialized. (The buffer size chosen.)</p>
(The buffer size chosen.)
Please e-mail us with details about your computer system. <p>Please e-mail us with details about your computer system.
(Operating system and version, sound card, which version of Tux Paint (Operating system and version, sound card, which version of Tux&nbsp;Paint
you're running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and so on.) you're running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and so on.)</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Fullscreen Mode Problems</h2>
<ul>
<li><em>When I run Tux&nbsp;Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out, the window turns
black!</em>
Fullscreen Mode Problems <p>This is apparently a bug in the SDL library. Sorry.</p>
------------------------
When I run Tux Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out, the window turns black!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is apparently a bug in the SDL library. Sorry.
<li><em>When I run Tux&nbsp;Paint full-screen, it has large borders around
it</em>
When I run Tux Paint full-screen, it has large borders around it <p>Linux users - Your X-Window server is probably not set with the
---------------------------------------------------------------- ability to switch to the desired resolution: 800&times;600.
Linux users - Your X-Window server is probably not set with the (or whatever resolution you have Tux&nbsp;Paint set to run at.)
ability to switch to the desired resolution: 640 x 480. (This is typically done manually under the X-Window server by
(This is typically done manually under the XFree86 server by pressing [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[KeyPad Plus] and -[KeyPad Minus].)</p>
pressing [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[KeyPad Plus] and -[KeyPad Minus].)
For this to work, your monitor must support that resolution, and <p>For this to work, your monitor must support that resolution, and
you need to have it listed in your X server configuration. you need to have it listed in your X server configuration.</p>
Check the "Display" subsection of the "Screen" section of your <p>Check the "Display" subsection of the "Screen" section of your
XFree86 configuration file (typically "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" or XFree86 or X.org configuration file (typically "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" or
"/etc/X11/XF86Config", depending on the version of XFree86 you're "/etc/X11/XF86Config", depending on the version of XFree86 you're
using; 3.x or 4.x, respectively). using; 3.x or 4.x, respectively, or "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" for X.org).</p>
Add "640x480" to the appropriate "Modes" line. (e.g., in <p>Add "800x600" (or whatever resolution(s) you want) to the appropriate
the "Display" subsection that contains 16-bit color depth ("Depth 16"), "Modes" line. (e.g., in the "Display" subsection that contains 24-bit color
which is what Tux Paint tries to use.) depth ("Depth&nbsp;24"), which is what Tux&nbsp;Paint tries to use.)
e.g.:<p>
e.g.:
<blockquote><p><code>
Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
</code></p></blockquote>
Note that some Linux distributions have tools that can make these <p>Note that some Linux distributions have tools that can make these
changes for you. Debian users can run the command changes for you. Debian users can run the command
"dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86" as root, for example. "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86" as root, for example.</p>
</li>
<li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint keeps running in Full Screen mode - I want it
windowed!</em>
<p>The "fullscreen" option is set.</p>
Tux Paint keeps running in Full Screen mode - I want it windowed! <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
----------------------------------------------------------------- not giving it a "--fullscreen" option.</p>
The "fullscreen" option is set.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
not giving it a "--fullscreen" option. properties of the icon to see if "--fullscreen" is listed as an argument.</p>
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the <p>If "--fullscreen" isn't on the command-line, check Tux&nbsp;Paint's
properties of the icon to see if "--fullscreen" is listed as an argument.
If "--fullscreen" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
"tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "fullscreen=yes". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "fullscreen=yes".</p>
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line <p>Either remove that line, or simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the
argument: "--windowed", which will override the configuration file's command-line argument: "--windowed", which will override the configuration
setting. file's setting.</p>
<p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Fullscreen" (under "Video &amp; Sound") is not checked.</p>
</li>
</ul>
Other Probelms <h2>Other Probelms</h2>
-------------- <ul>
Tux Paint won't run <li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't run</em>
------------------- <p>If Tux&nbsp;Paint aborts with the message:
If Tux Paint aborts with the message: "You're already running a copy of Tux&nbsp;Paint!",
"You're already running a copy of Tux Paint!",
this means it has been launched in the last 30 seconds. this means it has been launched in the last 30 seconds.
(On Unix/Linux, this message would appear in a terminal console if you
ran Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line. On Windows, this message would
appear in a file named "stdout.txt" in the same folder where TuxPaint.exe
resides (e.g., C:\Program&nbsp;Files\TuxPaint).</p>
A lockfile ("~/.tuxpaint/lockfile.dat" on Linux and Unix, <p>A lockfile ("~/.tuxpaint/lockfile.dat" on Linux and Unix,
"userdata\lockfile.dat" on Windows) is used to make sure Tux Paint "userdata\lockfile.dat" on Windows) is used to make sure Tux&nbsp;Paint
isn't run too many times at once (e.g., due to a child impatiently isn't run too many times at once (e.g., due to a child impatiently
clicking its icon more than once). clicking its icon more than once).</p>
Even if the lockfile exists, it contains the 'time' Tux Paint was last <p>Even if the lockfile exists, it contains the 'time' Tux&nbsp;Paint was
run. If it's been more than 30 seconds, Tux Paint should run fine, last run. If it's been more than 30 seconds, Tux&nbsp;Paint should run fine,
and simply update the lockfile with the current time. and simply update the lockfile with the current time.</p>
If multiple users are sharing the directory where this file is stored <p>If multiple users are sharing the directory where this file is stored
(e.g., on a shared network drive), then you'll need to disable this (e.g., on a shared network drive), then you'll need to disable this
feature. feature.</p>
To disable the lockfile, add the "--nolockfile" argument to Tux Paint's <p>To disable the lockfile, add the "--nolockfile" argument to
command-line. Tux&nbsp;Paint's command-line.</p>
</li>
<li><em>I can't quit Tux&nbsp;Paint</em>
<p>The "noquit" option is set. This disables the "Quit" button in
Tux&nbsp;Paint's toolbar (greying it out), and prevents Tux&nbsp;Paint from
being quit using the [Escape] key.</p>
I can't quit Tux Paint <p>If Tux&nbsp;Paint is not in fullscreen mode, simply click the
---------------------- window close button on Tux&nbsp;Paint's title bar.
The "noquit" option is set. This disables the "Quit" button in (i.e., the "(x)" at the upper right.)</p>
Tux Paint's toolbar (greying it out), and prevents Tux Paint from
being quit using the [Escape] key.
If Tux Paint is not in fullscreen mode, simply click the <p>If Tux&nbsp;Paint is in fullscreen mode, you will need to use the
window close button on Tux Paint's title bar.
(i.e., the "(x) at the upper right.)
If Tux Paint is in fullscreen mode, you will need to use the
[Shift] + [Control] + [Escape] sequence on the keyboard to [Shift] + [Control] + [Escape] sequence on the keyboard to
quit Tux Paint. quit Tux&nbsp;Paint.</p>
(Note: with or without "noquit" set, you can always use the <p>(Note: with or without "noquit" set, you can always use the
[Alt] + [F4] combination on your keyboard to quit Tux Paint.) [Alt] + [F4] combination on your keyboard to quit Tux&nbsp;Paint.)</p>
</li>
<li><em>I don't want "noquit" mode enabled!</em>
<p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it a "--noquit" option.</p>
I don't want "noquit" mode enabled! <p>If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the
----------------------------------- properties of the icon to see if "--noquit" is listed as an argument.</p>
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
not giving it a "--noquit" option.
If you're running Tux Paint by double-clicking an icon, check the <p>If "--noquit" isn't on the command-line, check Tux&nbsp;Paint's
properties of the icon to see if "--noquit" is listed as an argument.
If "--noquit" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's
configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
"tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "noquit=yes". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "noquit=yes".</p>
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line <p>Either remove that line, or simply run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the
argument: "--quit", which will override the configuration file's command-line argument: "--quit", which will override the configuration file's
setting. setting.</p>
<p>Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Disable Quit Button and [Escape] Key" (under "Simplification")
is not checked.</p>
</li>
Tux Paint keeps writing weird messages to the screen / to a text file <li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint keeps writing weird messages to the screen / to a text
--------------------------------------------------------------------- file</em>
A few messages are normal, but if Tux Paint is being extremely verbose <p>A few messages are normal, but if Tux&nbsp;Paint is being extremely
(like listing the name of every rubber-stamp image it finds while loading verbose (like listing the name of every rubber-stamp image it finds while
them), then it was probably compiled with debugging output turned on. loading them), then it was probably compiled with debugging output turned
on.</p>
Rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any <p>Rebuild Tux&nbsp;Paint from source. Be sure to remove or comment out any
line that says: line that says:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
#define DEBUG #define DEBUG
</code></p></blockquote>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. <p>in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.</p>
</li>
<li><em>Tux&nbsp;Paint is using options I didn't specify!</em>
<p>By default, Tux&nbsp;Paint first looks at configuration files for
options.</p>
Tux Paint is using options I didn't specify! <ul>
-------------------------------------------- <li><i>Unix and Linux</i>
By default, Tux Paint first looks at configuration files for <p>Under Unix and Linux, it first examines the system-wide
options. configuration file, located here:</p>
Unix and Linux
--------------
Under Unix and Linux, it first examines the system-wide
configuration file, located here:
<blockquote><p><code>
/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf /etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf
</code></p></blockquote>
It then examines the user's personal configuration file: <p>It then examines the user's personal configuration file:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
~/.tuxpaintrc ~/.tuxpaintrc
</code></p></blockquote>
Finally, any options sent as command-line arguments are used. <p>Finally, any options sent as command-line arguments are used.</p>
</li>
Windows <li><i>Windows</i>
------- <p>Under Windows, Tux&nbsp;Paint first examines the configuration file:</p>
Under Windows, Tux Paint first examines the configuration file:
<blockquote><p><code>
tuxpaint.cfg tuxpaint.cfg
</blockquote></p></code>
Then, any options sent as command-line arguments are used. <p>Then, any options sent as command-line arguments are used.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>This means that if anything is set in a configuration file that
This means that if anything is set in a configuration file that
you don't want set, you'll need to either change the config. file you don't want set, you'll need to either change the config. file
(if you can), or override the option on the command-line. (if you can), or override the option on the command-line.</p>
For example, if "/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" includes an option <p>For example, if "/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" includes an option
to disable sound: to disable sound:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
nosound=yes nosound=yes
</blockquote></p></code>
You can reenable sound by either adding this option to your own <p>You can reenable sound by either adding this option to your own
".tuxpainrc" file: ".tuxpainrc" file:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
sound=yes sound=yes
</blockquote></p></code>
Or by using this command-line argument: <p>Or by using this command-line argument:</p>
<blockquote><p><code>
--sound --sound
</blockquote></p></code>
<p>Linux and Unix users can also disable the system-wide configuration
file by including the following command-line argument:</p>
Linux and Unix users can also disable the system-wide configuration <blockquote><p><code>
file by including the following command-line argument:
--nosysconfig --nosysconfig
</blockquote></p></code>
Tux Paint will then only look at "~/.tuxpaintrc" and command-line <p>Tux&nbsp;Paint will then only look at "~/.tuxpaintrc" and command-line
arguments to determine what options should be set. arguments to determine what options should be set.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Help / Contact</h2>
<p>Any questions you don't see answered? Let me know!</p>
Help / Contact <blockquote><p><a href="mailto:bill@newbreedsoftware.com"
-------------- >bill@newbreedsoftware.com</a></p></blockquote>
Any questions you don't see answered? Let me know!
bill@newbreedsoftware.com <p>Or post to our 'tuxpaint-users' mailing list:</p>
Or post to our 'tuxpaint-dev' mailing list: <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/"
>http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/</a></p></blockquote>
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxpaint/lists/
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