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Drawing-related Drawing-related
* The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad * Fonts I added to Tux Paint only show squares
Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling. This The TrueType Font you're using might have the wrong encoding. If it's
is faster, but looks worse. Run the command "tuxpaint --version" from 'custom' encoded, for example, you can try running it through FontForge
a command line, and you should see, amongst the other output: "Low (http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/) to convert it to an ISO-8859 format.
Quality Flood Fill enabled". (Email us if you need help with special fonts.)
To change this, you must rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to * The Rubber Stamp tool is greyed out!
remove or comment out any line that says:
#define LOW_QUALITY_FLOOD_FILL 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 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, you can
just create your own. See the README documentation for more on creating
PNG image files, TXT text description files, WAV sound files, and DAT
text data files that make up stamps.
Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading,
check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set. (Either via a
"--nostamps" option to Tux Paint's command line, or "nostamps=yes" in
the configuration file.)
If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can override
it with "--stamps" on the command line or "nostamps=no" or "stamps=yes"
in a configuration file.
* 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. Be sure to
remove or comment out any line that says:
#define LOW_QUALITY_FLOOD_FILL
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* Stamp outlines are always rectangles
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:
#define LOW_QUALITY_STAMP_OUTLINE
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* Stamp outlines are always rectangles
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:
#define LOW_QUALITY_STAMP_OUTLINE
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
* 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.
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 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, you can
just create your own. See the README documentation for more on
creating PNG image files, TXT text description files, WAV sound files,
and DAT text data files that make up stamps.
Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading,
check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set. (Either via a
"--nostamps" option to Tux Paint's command line, or "nostamps=yes" in
the configuration file.)
If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can override
it with "--stamps" on the command line or "nostamps=no" or
"stamps=yes" in a configuration file.
Interface Problems Interface Problems
* Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad * 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 a thumbnail code enabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from a
command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "Low command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "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:
#define LOW_QUALITY_THUMBNAILS #define LOW_QUALITY_THUMBNAILS
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 "Low Quality Thumbnails" is probably enabled. See: "Stamp thumbnails
in the Stamp Selector look bad", above. 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 Tux Paint was probably compiled with the nice looking color selector
buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from a command buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from a
line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "Low Quality command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "Low
Color Selector enabled", then this is what's happening. 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:
#define LOW_QUALITY_COLOR_SELECTOR #define LOW_QUALITY_COLOR_SELECTOR
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! * 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 not If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
giving it an "--uppercase" option. not 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 If "--uppercase" isn't being sent on the command line, check
Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix, Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and
"tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "uppercase=yes". Unix, "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
argument: "--mixedcase", which will override the uppercase setting. command-line argument: "--mixedcase", which will override the
uppercase setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Show Uppercase Text Only" Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Show Uppercase Text Only"
(under "Languages") is not checked. (under "Languages") is not checked.
* Tux Paint is in a different language! * Tux Paint is in a different language!
Make sure your locale setting is correct. See "Tux Paint won't switch Make sure your locale setting is correct. See "Tux Paint won't
to my language", below. switch to my language", below.
* Tux Paint won't switch to my language * Tux Paint won't switch to my language
* Linux and Unix users: Make sure the locale is available * 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 the README documentation for the "/etc/locale.gen" file. See the README documentation for the
locales Tux Paint uses (especially when using the "--lang" locales Tux Paint uses (especially when using the "--lang"
option). option).
Note: Debian users can simply run "dpkg-reconfigure locales" if Note: Debian users can simply run "dpkg-reconfigure locales" 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 Try using the "--locale" command-line option, or your
operating system's locale settings (e.g., the "$LANG" operating system's locale settings (e.g., the "$LANG"
environment variable), and please e-mail us regarding your environment variable), and please e-mail us regarding your
trouble. trouble.
* If you're using the "--locale" command-line option * If you're using the "--locale" command-line option
If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your
trouble. trouble.
* If you're trying to use your Operating System's locale * If you're trying to use your Operating System's locale
If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your If this doesn't work, please e-mail us regarding your
trouble. trouble.
* Make sure you have the necessary font * Make sure you have the necessary font
Some translations require their own font. Chinese and Some translations require their own font. Chinese and
Korean, for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType Fonts Korean, for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType
installed and placed in the proper location, respectively. Fonts installed and placed in the proper location,
respectively.
The appropriate fonts for such locales can be downloaded The appropriate fonts for such locales can be downloaded
from the Tux Paint website: 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 Tux Paint prints by creating a PostScript rendition of the picture
sending it to an external command. By default, this command is the and sending it to an external command. By default, this command is
"lpr" printing tool. the "lpr" printing tool.
If that program is not available (for example, you're using CUPS, the If that program is not available (for example, you're using CUPS,
Common Unix Printing System, and do not have "cups-lpr" installed), the Common Unix Printing System, and do not have "cups-lpr"
you will need to specify an appropriate command using the installed), you will need to specify an appropriate command using
"printcommand" option in Tux Paint's configuration file. (See the the "printcommand" option in Tux Paint's configuration file. (See
OPTIONS documentation.) the 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
PNG format, rather than PostScript. output PNG format, rather than PostScript.
If you had changed your "printcommand" option prior to Tux Paint If you had changed your "printcommand" option prior to Tux Paint
0.9.15, 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 The "print delay" option is on. You can only print once every
X seconds. X seconds.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
giving it a "--printdelay=..." option. not 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 a properties of the icon to see if "--printdelay=..." is listed as 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
Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: and Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading:
"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 the README decrease the delay to a value you prefer. (See the README
documentation). 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 "--printdelay=0", which will override the configuration file's
setting, and allow unlimited printing. (You won't have to wait between setting, and allow unlimited printing. (You won't have to wait
prints.) between prints.)
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Print Delay" (under Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Print Delay" (under
"Printing") is set to "0 seconds." "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 not If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
giving it a "--noprint" option. not 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 If "--noprint" 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: "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
argument: "--print", which will override the configuration file's command-line argument: "--print", which will override the
setting. configuration file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Allow Printing" (under Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Allow Printing" (under
"Printing") is checked. "Printing") is checked.
Saving Saving
* Tux Paint always saves over my old picture! * Tux Paint always saves over my old picture!
The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt that The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the prompt that
would appear when you click 'Save.') would appear when you click 'Save.')
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
giving it a "--saveover" option. 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 properties of the icon to see if "--saveover" is listed as an
argument. argument.
If "--saveover" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's If "--saveover" 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: "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
argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration command-line argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the
file's setting. configuration file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Ask Before Overwriting" (under Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Ask Before Overwriting"
"Saving") is checked. (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 not If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
giving it a "--saveovernew" option. not 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 properties of the icon to see if "--saveovernew" is listed as an
argument. 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, configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and Unix,
"tuxpaint.cfg" 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
argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the configuration command-line argument: "--saveoverask", which will override the
file's setting. configuration file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Ask Before Overwriting" (under Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Ask Before Overwriting"
"Saving") is checked. (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 Audio Problems
* There's no sound! * 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 * (Unix/Linux) Are you using a sound system, such as aRts, ESD or
GStreamer? If so, try setting the "SDL_AUDIODRIVER" environment GStreamer? If so, try setting the "SDL_AUDIODRIVER" environment
variable before running Tux Paint (e.g., variable before running Tux Paint (e.g.,
"export SDL_AUDIODRIVER=arts"). Or, run Tux Paint through the "export SDL_AUDIODRIVER=arts"). Or, run Tux Paint through the
system's rerouter (e.g., run "artsdsp tuxpaint" or system's rerouter (e.g., run "artsdsp tuxpaint" or
"esddsp tuxpaint", instead of simply "tuxpaint"). "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
"blocking" the sound device), then Tux Paint is either running with a is "blocking" the sound device), then Tux Paint is either running
"no sound" option or was compiled with sound support disabled with a "no sound" option or was compiled with sound support disabled
entirely. entirely.
To test whether sound support was enabled when Tux Paint was compiled, To test whether sound support was enabled when Tux Paint was
run Tux Paint from a command line, like so: compiled, run Tux Paint from a command line, like so:
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
version of Tux Paint you're running has sound disabled. Recompile the version of Tux Paint you're running has sound disabled.
Tux Paint, and be sure NOT to build the "nosound" target. (i.e., don't Recompile Tux Paint, and be sure NOT to build the "nosound" target.
run "make nosound") Be sure the SDL_mixer library and its development (i.e., don't run "make nosound") Be sure the SDL_mixer library and
headers are available! its development headers are available!
If Tux Paint wasn't build without sound support, make sure you're not If Tux Paint wasn't build without sound support, make sure you're
running Tux Paint with the "--nosound" option as a command-line not 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"
Linux and Unix, and "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: under Linux and Unix, and "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line
"nosound=yes". reading: "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
argument: "--sound", which will override the configuration file's command-line argument: "--sound", which will override the
setting. configuration file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Enable Sound Effects" (under Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Enable Sound Effects" (under
"Video & Sound") is checked. "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. (Operating Please e-mail us with details about your computer system. (Operating
system and version, sound card, which version of Tux Paint you're system and version, sound card, which version of Tux Paint you're
running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and so on.) running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and so on.)
Fullscreen Mode Problems Fullscreen Mode Problems
* When I run Tux Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out, the window turns * When I run Tux Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out, the window turns
black! 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: 800×600. (or whatever ability to switch to the desired resolution: 800×600. (or whatever
resolution you have Tux Paint set to run at.) (This is typically done resolution you have Tux Paint set to run at.) (This is typically
manually under the X-Window server by pressing [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[KeyPad done manually under the X-Window server by pressing
Plus] and -[KeyPad Minus].) [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[KeyPad Plus] and -[KeyPad Minus].)
For this to work, your monitor must support that resolution, and you For this to work, your monitor must support that resolution, and 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 XFree86 Check the "Display" subsection of the "Screen" section of your
or X.org configuration file (typically "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" or XFree86 or X.org configuration file (typically
"/etc/X11/XF86Config", depending on the version of XFree86 you're "/etc/X11/XF86Config-4" or "/etc/X11/XF86Config", depending on the
using; 3.x or 4.x, respectively, or "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" for X.org). version of XFree86 you're using; 3.x or 4.x, respectively, or
"/etc/X11/xorg.conf" for X.org).
Add "800x600" (or whatever resolution(s) you want) to the appropriate Add "800x600" (or whatever resolution(s) you want) to the
"Modes" line. (e.g., in the "Display" subsection that contains 24-bit appropriate "Modes" line. (e.g., in the "Display" subsection that
color depth ("Depth 24"), which is what Tux Paint tries to use.) e.g.: contains 24-bit color depth ("Depth 24"), which is what Tux Paint
tries to use.) 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 "dpkg-reconfigure changes for you. Debian users can run the command "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!
The "fullscreen" option is set. The "fullscreen" option is set.
If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're not If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
giving it a "--fullscreen" option. not 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 properties of the icon to see if "--fullscreen" is listed as an
argument. 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,
"tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "fullscreen=yes". "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: "fullscreen=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
argument: "--windowed", which will override the configuration file's command-line argument: "--windowed", which will override the
setting. configuration file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Fullscreen" (under "Video & Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Fullscreen" (under "Video &
Sound") is not checked. 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: "You're already running a copy If Tux Paint aborts with the message: "You're already running a copy
of Tux Paint!", this means it has been launched in the last 30 of Tux Paint!", this means it has been launched in the last 30
seconds. (On Unix/Linux, this message would appear in a terminal seconds. (On Unix/Linux, this message would appear in a terminal
console if you ran Tux Paint from a command-line. On Windows, this 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 message would appear in a file named "stdout.txt" in the same folder
where TuxPaint.exe resides (e.g., C:\Program Files\TuxPaint). 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
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).
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
run. If it's been more than 30 seconds, Tux Paint should run fine, and last run. If it's been more than 30 seconds, Tux Paint should run
simply update the lockfile with the current time. fine, and 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
(e.g., on a shared network drive), then you'll need to disable this stored (e.g., on a shared network drive), then you'll need to
feature. disable this feature.
To disable the lockfile, add the "--nolockfile" argument to To disable the lockfile, add the "--nolockfile" argument to
Tux Paint's 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 window close If Tux Paint is not in fullscreen mode, simply click the window
button on Tux Paint's title bar. (i.e., the "(x)" at the upper right.) 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] + If Tux Paint is in fullscreen mode, you will need to use the [Shift]
[Control] + [Escape] sequence on the keyboard to quit Tux Paint. + [Control] + [Escape] sequence on the keyboard to quit Tux Paint.
(Note: with or without "noquit" set, you can always use the [Alt] + (Note: with or without "noquit" set, you can always use the [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 If you're running Tux Paint from a command-line, make sure you're
giving it a "--noquit" option. 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.
If "--noquit" isn't on the command-line, check Tux Paint's 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".
Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the command-line Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the
argument: "--quit", which will override the configuration file's command-line argument: "--quit", which will override the
setting. configuration file's setting.
Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Disable Quit Button and Or use Tux Paint Config. and make sure "Disable Quit Button and
[Escape] Key" (under "Simplification") is not checked. [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
(like listing the name of every rubber-stamp image it finds while verbose (like listing the name of every rubber-stamp image it finds
loading them), then it was probably compiled with debugging output while loading them), then it was probably compiled with debugging
turned on. 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:
#define DEBUG #define DEBUG
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
options.
* Unix and Linux * 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:
/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf /etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf
It then examines the user's personal configuration file: It then examines the user's personal configuration file:
~/.tuxpaintrc ~/.tuxpaintrc
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 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 don't want set, you'll need to either change the config. file (if
can), or override the option on the command-line. you can), or override the option on the command-line.
For example, if "/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" includes an option to For example, if "/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" includes an option to
disable sound: disable sound:
nosound=yes nosound=yes
You can reenable sound by either adding this option to your own You can reenable sound by either adding this option to your own
".tuxpainrc" file: ".tuxpainrc" file:
sound=yes sound=yes
Or by using this command-line argument: Or by using this command-line argument:
--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:
--nosysconfig --nosysconfig
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-users' 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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<h2>Drawing-related</h2> <h2>Drawing-related</h2>
<li><em>Fonts I added to Tux&nbsp;Paint only show squares</em>
<p>The TrueType Font you're using might have the wrong encoding.
If it's 'custom' encoded, for example, you can try running it through
FontForge
(<a href="http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/"
>http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/</a>) to convert it to an
ISO-8859 format. (Email us if you need help with special fonts.)</p>
<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>
<p>If you installed Tux&nbsp;Paint, but did not install the separate,
optional "Stamps" collection, quit Tux&nbsp;Paint and install it now.
It should be available from the same place you got the main
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>
<p>If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps,
you can just create your own. See the <a href="README.html">README
documentation</a> for more on creating PNG image files, TXT text
description files, WAV sound files, and DAT text data files that
make up stamps.</p>
<p>Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading,
check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set.
(Either via a "--nostamps" option to Tux&nbsp;Paint's command line, or
"nostamps=yes" in the configuration file.)</p>
<p>If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can
override it with "--stamps" on the command line or
"nostamps=no" or "stamps=yes" in a configuration file.</p>
</li>
<ul> <ul>
<li><em>The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad</em> <li><em>The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad</em>
<p>Tux&nbsp;Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling. <p>Tux&nbsp;Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling.
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<p>in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.</p> <p>in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.</p>
</li> </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>
<p>If you installed Tux&nbsp;Paint, but did not install the separate,
optional "Stamps" collection, quit Tux&nbsp;Paint and install it now.
It should be available from the same place you got the main
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>
<p>If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps,
you can just create your own. See the <a href="README.html">README
documentation</a> for more on creating PNG image files, TXT text
description files, WAV sound files, and DAT text data files that
make up stamps.</p>
<p>Finally, if you install the stamps, and think they should be loading,
check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set.
(Either via a "--nostamps" option to Tux&nbsp;Paint's command line, or
"nostamps=yes" in the configuration file.)</p>
<p>If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can
override it with "--stamps" on the command line or
"nostamps=no" or "stamps=yes" in a configuration file.</p>
</li>
</ul> </ul>
<h2>Interface Problems</h2> <h2>Interface Problems</h2>