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September 14, 2002 - October 30, 2020 September 14, 2002 - October 30, 2020
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Drawing-related Drawing-related
* Fonts I added to Tux Paint only show squares Fonts I added to Tux Paint only show squares
The TrueType Font you're using might have the wrong encoding. If it's The TrueType Font you're using might have the wrong encoding. If
'custom' encoded, for example, you can try running it through it's 'custom' encoded, for example, you can try running it through
FontForge (http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/) to convert it to an FontForge (http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/) to convert it to an
ISO-8859 format. (Email us if you need help with special fonts.) ISO-8859 format. (Email us if you need help with special fonts.)
* 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 This means that Tux Paint either couldn't find any stamp images,
was asked not to load them. or was asked not to load them.
If you installed Tux Paint, but did not install the separate, optional If you installed Tux Paint, but did not install the separate,
"Stamps" collection, quit Tux Paint and install it now. It should be optional "Stamps" collection, quit Tux Paint and install it now.
available from the same place you got the main Tux Paint program. It should be available from the same place you got the main
(Note: As of version 0.9.14, Tux Paint comes with a small collection Tux Paint program. (Note: As of version 0.9.14, Tux Paint comes
of example stamps.) with a small collection of example stamps.)
If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps, you can If you don't want to install the default collection of stamps, you
just create your own. See the EXTENDING TUX PAINT documentation for can just create your own. See the EXTENDING TUX PAINT
more on creating PNG and SVG image files, TXT text description files, documentation for more on creating PNG and SVG image files, TXT
Ogg Vorbis, MP3 or WAV sound files, and DAT text data files that make text description files, Ogg Vorbis, MP3 or WAV sound files, and
up stamps. DAT text data files that make up stamps.
Finally, if you installed stamps, and think they should be loading, Finally, if you installed stamps, and think they should be
check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set. (Either via a loading, check to see that the "nostamps" option isn't being set.
"--nostamps" option to Tux Paint's command line, or "nostamps=yes" in (Either via a "--nostamps" option to Tux Paint's command line, or
the configuration file.) "nostamps=yes" in the configuration file.)
If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can override If so, either change/remove the "nostamps" option, or you can
it with "--stamps" on the command line or "nostamps=no" or override it with "--stamps" on the command line or "nostamps=no"
"stamps=yes" in a configuration file. or "stamps=yes" in a configuration file.
* The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad
Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling. This Tux Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors when filling.
is faster, but looks worse. Run the command "tuxpaint --version" from This is faster, but looks worse. Run the command
a command line, and you should see, amongst the other output: "Low "tuxpaint --version" from a command line, and you should see,
Quality Flood Fill enabled". amongst the other output: "Low Quality Flood Fill enabled".
To change this, you must rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to To change this, you must rebuild Tux Paint from source. Be sure to
remove or comment out any line that says: remove or comment out any 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.
* 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
line that says: any line that says:
#define LOW_QUALITY_STAMP_OUTLINE #define LOW_QUALITY_STAMP_OUTLINE
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
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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
command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "Low a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text:
Quality Thumbnails enabled", then this is what's happening. "Low 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
line that says: any 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
in the Stamp Selector look bad", above. 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 Tux Paint was probably compiled with the nice looking color
buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version" from a command selector buttons disabled. Run the command: "tuxpaint --version"
line. If, amongst the other output, you see the text: "Low Quality from a command line. If, amongst the other output, you see the
Color Selector enabled", then this is what's happening. 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
line that says: any 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
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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 and derivative (e.g., Ubuntu) users can simply
the locales are managed by "dpkg." run "dpkg-reconfigure locales" if the locales are managed by
"dpkg."
* If you're using the "--lang" command-line option * If you're using the "--lang" command-line option
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* 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,
Korean, for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType Fonts for example, need Chinese and Korean TrueType Fonts installed
installed and placed in the proper location, respectively. 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
from the Tux Paint website: the Tux Paint website:
http://www.tuxpaint,org/download/fonts/ http://www.tuxpaint,org/download/fonts/
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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
command for printing, "pngtopnm | pnmtops | lpr", as Tux Paint output default command for printing, "pngtopnm | pnmtops | lpr", as
PNG format, rather than PostScript. Tux Paint 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
check Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux and line, check Tux Paint's configuration file ("~/.tuxpaintrc" under
Unix, "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: Linux 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
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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.
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Saving Saving
* Where are my pictures? Where does Tux Paint save my drawings?
Unless you asked Tux Paint to save into a specific location (using the Unless you asked Tux Paint to save into a specific location (using
'savedir' option), Tux Paint saves into a standard location on your the 'savedir' option), Tux Paint saves into a standard location on
local drive: your local drive:
Windows Vista Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 10
In the user's "AppData" folder: In the user's "AppData" folder:
e.g., C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\TuxPaint\saved e.g.,
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\TuxPaint\saved
Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP
In the user's "Application Data" folder: In the user's "Application Data" folder:
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e.g., /home/username/.tuxpaint/saved/ e.g., /home/username/.tuxpaint/saved/
The images are stored as PNG bitmaps, which most modern programs The images are stored as PNG bitmaps, which most modern programs
should be able to load (image editors, word processors, web browsers, should be able to load (image editors, word processors, web
etc.) browsers, etc.)
* 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
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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
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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.
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Audio Problems Audio Problems
* There's no sound! There's no sound!
* First, check the obvious: * First, check the obvious:
* 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
* Are you certain you're using a computer with a sound card? "mixer?"
* Are any other programs running that use sound? (They may be * Are you certain you're using a computer with a sound
'blocking' Tux Paint from accessing your sound device) card?
* (Unix/Linux) Are you using a sound system, such as aRts, ESD * Are any other programs running that use sound? (They may
or GStreamer? If so, try setting the "SDL_AUDIODRIVER" be 'blocking' Tux Paint from accessing your sound
environment variable before running Tux Paint (e.g., device)
"export SDL_AUDIODRIVER=arts"). Or, run Tux Paint through * (Unix/Linux) Are you using a sound system, such as aRts,
the system's rerouter (e.g., run "artsdsp tuxpaint" or ESD or GStreamer? If so, try setting the
"esddsp tuxpaint", instead of simply "tuxpaint"). "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").
* Is sound disabled in Tux Paint? * Is sound disabled in Tux Paint?
If sound seems to work otherwise (and you're sure no other If sound seems to work otherwise (and you're sure no other
program is "blocking" the sound device), then Tux Paint may be program is "blocking" the sound device), then Tux Paint may
running with a "no sound" option. be running with a "no sound" option.
Make sure you're not running Tux Paint with the "--nosound" Make sure you're not running Tux Paint with the "--nosound"
option as a command-line argument. (See the OPTIONS documentation option as a command-line argument. (See the OPTIONS
for details.) documentation for details.)
If it's not, then check the configuration file If it's not, then check the configuration file
("/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" and "~/.tuxpaintrc" under Linux ("/etc/tuxpaint/tuxpaint.conf" and "~/.tuxpaintrc" under
and Unix, and "tuxpaint.cfg" under Windows) for a line reading: 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 Either remove that line, or simply run Tux Paint with the
command-line argument: "--sound", which will override the command-line argument: "--sound", which will override the
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* Were sounds temporarily disabled? * Were sounds temporarily disabled?
Even if sounds are enabled in Tux Paint, it is possible to Even if sounds are enabled in Tux Paint, it is possible to
disable and re-enable them temporarily using the [Alt] + [S] key disable and re-enable them temporarily using the [Alt] + [S]
sequence. Try pressing those keys to see if sounds begin working key sequence. Try pressing those keys to see if sounds begin
again. working again.
* Was Tux Paint built without sound support? * Was Tux Paint built without sound support?
Tux Paint may have been compiled with sound support disabled. To Tux Paint may have been compiled with sound support disabled.
test whether sound support was enabled when Tux Paint was To test whether sound support was enabled when Tux Paint was
compiled, 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 If, amongst the other information, you see "Sound disabled",
the version of Tux Paint you're running has sound disabled. then the version of Tux Paint you're running has sound
Recompile Tux Paint, and be sure NOT to build the "nosound" disabled. Recompile Tux Paint, and be sure NOT to build the
target. (i.e., don't run "make nosound") Be sure the SDL_mixer "nosound" target. (i.e., don't run "make nosound") Be sure
library and its development headers are available! the SDL_mixer library and its development headers are
available!
* Tux Paint makes too much noise! Can I turn them off? Tux Paint makes too much noise! Can I turn them off?
Yes, there are a number of ways to disable sounds in Tux Paint: Yes, there are a number of ways to disable sounds in Tux Paint:
* Press [Alt] + [S] while in Tux Paint to temporarily disable * Press [Alt] + [S] while in Tux Paint to temporarily disable
sounds. (Press that key sequence again to re-enable sounds.) sounds. (Press that key sequence again to re-enable sounds.)
* Run Tux Paint with the "no sound" option: * Run Tux Paint with the "no sound" option:
* Use Tux Paint Config to uncheck the "Enable Sound Effects" * Use Tux Paint Config to uncheck the "Enable Sound
option (under "Video & Sound"). Effects" option (under "Video & Sound").
* Edit Tux Paint's configuration file (see OPTIONS for * Edit Tux Paint's configuration file (see OPTIONS for
details) and add a line containing "nosound=yes". details) and add a line containing "nosound=yes".
* Run "tuxpaint --nosound" from the command line or shortcut * Run "tuxpaint --nosound" from the command line or
or desktop icon. shortcut or desktop icon.
* Recompile Tux Paint with sound support disabled. (See above * Recompile Tux Paint with sound support disabled. (See
and INSTALL.txt.) above and INSTALL.txt.)
* The stereo panning of sound effects is bothersome; can sound effects
be monophonic? The stereo panning of sound effects is bothersome; can sound effects be
monophonic?
Run Tux Paint with the "no stereo" option: Run Tux Paint with the "no stereo" option:
* Use Tux Paint Config to uncheck the "Enable Stereo Sound" option * Use Tux Paint Config to uncheck the "Enable Stereo Sound"
(under "Video & Sound"). option (under "Video & Sound").
* Edit Tux Paint's configuration file (see OPTIONS for details) and * Edit Tux Paint's configuration file (see OPTIONS for details)
add a line containing "nostereo=yes". and add a line containing "nostereo=yes".
* Run "tuxpaint --nostereo" from the command line or shortcut or * Run "tuxpaint --nostereo" from the command line or shortcut
desktop icon. or desktop icon.
* 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.
system and version, sound card, which version of Tux Paint you're (Operating system and version, sound card, which version of
running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and so on.) Tux Paint you're running (run "tuxpaint --version" to verify), and
so on.)
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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
need to have it listed in your X server configuration. you 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
xserver-xfree86" as root, for example. "dpkg-reconfigure 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
@ -460,93 +490,101 @@ Fullscreen Mode Problems
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.
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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
of Tux Paint!", this means it has been launched in the last 30 copy of Tux Paint!", this means it has been launched in the last
seconds. (On Unix/Linux, this message would appear in a terminal 30 seconds. (On Unix/Linux, this message would appear in a
console if you ran Tux Paint from a command-line. On Windows, this terminal console if you ran Tux Paint from a command-line. On
message would appear in a file named "stdout.txt" in the same folder Windows, this message would appear in a file named "stdout.txt" in
where TuxPaint.exe resides (e.g., in C:\Program Files\TuxPaint). the same folder where TuxPaint.exe resides (e.g., in
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
[Control] + [Escape] sequence on the keyboard to quit Tux Paint. [Shift] + [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
loading them), then it was probably compiled with debugging output finds while loading them), then it was probably compiled with
turned on. 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
line that says: any 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
@ -563,18 +601,19 @@ Other Probelms
* 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
don't want set, you'll need to either change the config. file (if you you don't want set, you'll need to either change the config. file
can), or override the option on the command-line. (if 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
disable sound: to disable sound:
nosound=yes nosound=yes
@ -587,20 +626,24 @@ Other Probelms
--sound --sound
Linux and Unix users can also disable the system-wide configuration Linux and Unix users can also disable the system-wide
file by including the following command-line argument: configuration 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.
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Help / Contact Help / Contact
Any questions you don't see answered? Let me know! Any questions you don't see answered? Please let us know! You can
subscribe and post to our "tuxpaint-users" mailing list:
bill@newbreedsoftware.com
Or post to our 'tuxpaint-users' mailing list:
http://www.tuxpaint.org/lists/ http://www.tuxpaint.org/lists/
Or, contact lead developer Bill Kendrick directly:
bill@newbreedsoftware.com

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</p> </p>
</center> </center>
<hr>
<h2> <h2>
Drawing-related Drawing-related
</h2> </h2>
<ul> <dl>
<li> <dt><h3>Fonts I added to Tux&nbsp;Paint only show squares</h3></dt>
<em>Fonts I added to Tux&nbsp;Paint only show squares</em> <dd>
<p>
The TrueType Font you're using might have the wrong The TrueType Font you're using might have the wrong
encoding. If it's 'custom' encoded, for example, you can encoding. If it's 'custom' encoded, for example, you can
try running it through FontForge (<a href= try running it through FontForge (<a href=
"http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/">http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/</a>) "http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/">http://fontforge.sourceforge.net/</a>)
to convert it to an ISO-8859 format. (Email us if you to convert it to an ISO-8859 format. (Email us if you
need help with special fonts.) need help with special fonts.)
</p> </dd>
</li>
<li> <dt><h3>The Rubber Stamp tool is greyed out!<h3></dt>
<em>The Rubber Stamp tool is greyed out!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
This means that Tux&nbsp;Paint either couldn't find any This means that Tux&nbsp;Paint either couldn't find any
stamp images, or was asked not to load them. stamp images, or was asked not to load them.
@ -92,10 +92,10 @@
command line or "<code>nostamps=no</code>" or command line or "<code>nostamps=no</code>" or
"<code>stamps=yes</code>" in a configuration file. "<code>stamps=yes</code>" in a configuration file.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad</h3></dt>
<em>The Magic "Fill" Tool Looks Bad</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
Tux&nbsp;Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors Tux&nbsp;Paint is probably comparing exact pixel colors
when filling. This is faster, but looks worse. Run the when filling. This is faster, but looks worse. Run the
@ -119,10 +119,10 @@
<p> <p>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Stamp outlines are always rectangles</h3></dt>
<em>Stamp outlines are always rectangles</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
Tux&nbsp;Paint was built with low-quality (but faster) Tux&nbsp;Paint was built with low-quality (but faster)
stamp outlines. stamp outlines.
@ -142,16 +142,18 @@
<p> <p>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
</ul> </dl>
<hr>
<h2> <h2>
Interface Problems Interface Problems
</h2> </h2>
<ul> <dl>
<li> <dt><h3>Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad</h3></dt>
<em>Stamp thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
Tux&nbsp;Paint was probably compiled with the faster, Tux&nbsp;Paint was probably compiled with the faster,
lower quality thumbnail code enabled. Run the command: lower quality thumbnail code enabled. Run the command:
@ -175,19 +177,16 @@
<p> <p>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Pictures in the 'Open' dialog look bad</h3></dt>
<em>Pictures in the 'Open' dialog look bad</em> <dd>
<p>
"Low Quality Thumbnails" is probably enabled. See: "Stamp "Low Quality Thumbnails" is probably enabled. See: "Stamp
thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad", above. thumbnails in the Stamp Selector look bad", above.
</p> </dd>
</li>
<li> <dt><h3>The color picker buttons are ugly squares, not pretty buttons!</h3></dt>
<em>The color picker buttons are ugly squares, not pretty <dd>
buttons!</em>
<p> <p>
Tux&nbsp;Paint was probably compiled with the nice Tux&nbsp;Paint was probably compiled with the nice
looking color selector buttons disabled. Run the command: looking color selector buttons disabled. Run the command:
@ -211,10 +210,10 @@
<p> <p>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>All of the text is in uppercase!</h3></dt>
<em>All of the text is in uppercase!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
The "uppercase" option is on. The "uppercase" option is on.
</p> </p>
@ -251,18 +250,16 @@
Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure "Show Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure "Show
Uppercase Text Only" (under "Languages") is not checked. Uppercase Text Only" (under "Languages") is not checked.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint is in a different language!</h3></dt>
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint is in a different language!</em> <dd>
<p>
Make sure your locale setting is correct. See Make sure your locale setting is correct. See
"Tux&nbsp;Paint won't switch to my language", below. "Tux&nbsp;Paint won't switch to my language", below.
</p> </dd>
</li>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't switch to my language</h3></dt>
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't switch to my language</em> <dd>
<ul> <ul>
<li> <li>
<i>Linux and Unix users: Make sure the locale is <i>Linux and Unix users: Make sure the locale is
@ -276,12 +273,12 @@
</p> </p>
<p> <p>
Note: Debian users can simply run Note: Debian and derivative (e.g., Ubuntu) users can simply run
"<code>dpkg-reconfigure locales</code>" if the "<code>dpkg-reconfigure locales</code>" if the
locales are managed by "dpkg." locales are managed by "dpkg."
</p> </p>
</li>
<ul>
<li>If you're using the "<code>--lang</code>" <li>If you're using the "<code>--lang</code>"
command-line option command-line option
<p> <p>
@ -330,19 +327,19 @@
</blockquote> </blockquote>
</li> </li>
</ul> </ul>
</li> </dd>
</ul> </dl>
</li>
</ul> <hr>
<h2> <h2>
Printing Printing
</h2> </h2>
<ul> <dl>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't print, gives an error, or prints
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't print, gives an error, or prints garbage (Unix/Linux)</h3></dt>
garbage (Unix/Linux)</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
Tux&nbsp;Paint prints by creating a PostScript rendition Tux&nbsp;Paint prints by creating a PostScript rendition
of the picture and sending it to an external command. By of the picture and sending it to an external command. By
@ -370,11 +367,11 @@
Tux&nbsp;Paint 0.9.15, you will need to go back and alter Tux&nbsp;Paint 0.9.15, you will need to go back and alter
it to accept PostScript. it to accept PostScript.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>I get the message "You can't print yet!" when I go to
<em>I get the message "You can't print yet!" when I go to print!</h3></dt>
print!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
The "print delay" option is on. You can only print once The "print delay" option is on. You can only print once
every <i>X</i>&nbsp;seconds. every <i>X</i>&nbsp;seconds.
@ -419,10 +416,10 @@
Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure "Print Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure "Print
Delay" (under "Printing") is set to "0&nbsp;seconds." Delay" (under "Printing") is set to "0&nbsp;seconds."
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>I simply can't print! The button is greyed out!</h3></dt>
<em>I simply can't print! The button is greyed out!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
The "no print" option is on. The "no print" option is on.
</p> </p>
@ -457,16 +454,18 @@
Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure "Allow Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure "Allow
Printing" (under "Printing") is checked. Printing" (under "Printing") is checked.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
</ul> </dl>
<hr>
<h2> <h2>
Saving Saving
</h2> </h2>
<ul> <dl>
<li> <dt><h3>Where does Tux Paint save my drawings?</h3><dt>
<em>Where are my pictures?</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
Unless you asked Tux&nbsp;Paint to save into a specific Unless you asked Tux&nbsp;Paint to save into a specific
location (using the 'savedir' option), Tux&nbsp;Paint location (using the 'savedir' option), Tux&nbsp;Paint
@ -475,7 +474,7 @@
<dl> <dl>
<dt> <dt>
Windows Vista Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 10
</dt> </dt>
<dd> <dd>
@ -522,10 +521,10 @@
programs should be able to load (image editors, word programs should be able to load (image editors, word
processors, web browsers, etc.) processors, web browsers, etc.)
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves over my old picture!</h3></dt>
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves over my old picture!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the The "save over" option is enabled. (This disables the
prompt that would appear when you click 'Save.') prompt that would appear when you click 'Save.')
@ -567,10 +566,10 @@
Also, see "Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves a new picture!", Also, see "Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves a new picture!",
below. below.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves a new picture!</h3></dt>
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves a new picture!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
The "never save over" option is enabled. (This disables The "never save over" option is enabled. (This disables
the prompt that would appear when you click 'Save.') the prompt that would appear when you click 'Save.')
@ -612,16 +611,18 @@
Also, see "Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves over my old Also, see "Tux&nbsp;Paint always saves over my old
picture!", above. picture!", above.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
</ul> </dl>
<hr>
<h2> <h2>
Audio Problems Audio Problems
</h2> </h2>
<ul> <dl>
<li> <dt><h3>There's no sound!</h3></dt>
<em>There's no sound!</em> <dd>
<ul> <ul>
<li> <li>
<em>First, check the obvious:</em> <em>First, check the obvious:</em>
@ -735,11 +736,10 @@
</p> </p>
</li> </li>
</ul> </ul>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux Paint makes too much noise! Can I turn them off?</h3></dt>
<em>Tux Paint makes too much noise! Can I turn them <dd>
off?</em>
<p> <p>
Yes, there are a number of ways to disable sounds in Tux Yes, there are a number of ways to disable sounds in Tux
Paint: Paint:
@ -774,11 +774,10 @@
</ul> </ul>
</li> </li>
</ul> </ul>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>The stereo panning of sound effects is bothersome; can sound effects be monophonic?</h3></dt>
<em>The stereo panning of sound effects is bothersome; can sound <dd>
effects be monophonic?</em>
<p> <p>
Run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the "no&nbsp;stereo" option: Run Tux&nbsp;Paint with the "no&nbsp;stereo" option:
</p> </p>
@ -796,10 +795,10 @@
the command line or shortcut or desktop icon. the command line or shortcut or desktop icon.
</li> </li>
</ul> </ul>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>The sound effects sound strange</h3><dt>
<em>The sound effects sound strange</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
This could have to do with how SDL and SDL_mixer were This could have to do with how SDL and SDL_mixer were
initialized. (The buffer size chosen.) initialized. (The buffer size chosen.)
@ -812,25 +811,25 @@
"<code>tuxpaint&nbsp;--version</code>" to verify), and so "<code>tuxpaint&nbsp;--version</code>" to verify), and so
on.) on.)
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
</ul> </dl>
<hr>
<h2> <h2>
Fullscreen Mode Problems Fullscreen Mode Problems
</h2> </h2>
<ul> <dl>
<li> <dt><h3>When I run Tux&nbsp;Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out,
<em>When I run Tux&nbsp;Paint full-screen and ALT-TAB out, the window turns black!</h3></dt>
the window turns black!</em> <dd>
<p>
This is apparently a bug in the SDL library. Sorry. This is apparently a bug in the SDL library. Sorry.
</p> </dd>
</li>
<li> <dt><h3>When I run Tux&nbsp;Paint full-screen, it has large
<em>When I run Tux&nbsp;Paint full-screen, it has large borders around it</h3></dt>
borders around it</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
Linux users - Your X-Window server is probably not set Linux users - Your X-Window server is probably not set
with the ability to switch to the desired resolution: with the ability to switch to the desired resolution:
@ -875,11 +874,11 @@
command "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86" as root, for command "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86" as root, for
example. example.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint keeps running in Full Screen mode - I
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint keeps running in Full Screen mode - I want it windowed!</h3></dt>
want it windowed!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
The "fullscreen" option is set. The "fullscreen" option is set.
</p> </p>
@ -914,16 +913,18 @@
Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure Or use Tux&nbsp;Paint&nbsp;Config. and make sure
"Fullscreen" (under "Video &amp; Sound") is not checked. "Fullscreen" (under "Video &amp; Sound") is not checked.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
</ul> </dl>
<hr>
<h2> <h2>
Other Probelms Other Probelms
</h2> </h2>
<ul> <dl>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't run</h3></dt>
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint won't run</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
If Tux&nbsp;Paint aborts with the message: "You're If Tux&nbsp;Paint aborts with the message: "You're
already running a copy of Tux&nbsp;Paint!", this means it already running a copy of Tux&nbsp;Paint!", this means it
@ -962,10 +963,10 @@
"<code>--nolockfile</code>" argument to Tux&nbsp;Paint's "<code>--nolockfile</code>" argument to Tux&nbsp;Paint's
command-line. command-line.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>I can't quit Tux&nbsp;Paint</h3></dt>
<em>I can't quit Tux&nbsp;Paint</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
The "noquit" option is set. This disables the "Quit" The "noquit" option is set. This disables the "Quit"
button in Tux&nbsp;Paint's toolbar (greying it out), and button in Tux&nbsp;Paint's toolbar (greying it out), and
@ -990,10 +991,10 @@
the <b>[Alt] + [F4]</b> combination on your keyboard to the <b>[Alt] + [F4]</b> combination on your keyboard to
quit Tux&nbsp;Paint.) quit Tux&nbsp;Paint.)
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>I don't want "noquit" mode enabled!</h3></dt>
<em>I don't want "noquit" mode enabled!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line, If you're running Tux&nbsp;Paint from a command-line,
make sure you're not giving it a "<code>--noquit</code>" make sure you're not giving it a "<code>--noquit</code>"
@ -1025,11 +1026,11 @@
Quit Button and [Escape] Key" (under "Simplification") is Quit Button and [Escape] Key" (under "Simplification") is
not checked. not checked.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint keeps writing weird messages to the
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint keeps writing weird messages to the screen / to a text file</h3></dt>
screen / to a text file</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
A few messages are normal, but if Tux&nbsp;Paint is being A few messages are normal, but if Tux&nbsp;Paint is being
extremely verbose (like listing the name of every extremely verbose (like listing the name of every
@ -1051,10 +1052,10 @@
<p> <p>
in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory. in the "tuxpaint.c" file in the "src" directory.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
<li> <dt><h3>Tux&nbsp;Paint is using options I didn't specify!</h3></dt>
<em>Tux&nbsp;Paint is using options I didn't specify!</em> <dd>
<p> <p>
By default, Tux&nbsp;Paint first looks at configuration By default, Tux&nbsp;Paint first looks at configuration
files for options. files for options.
@ -1167,26 +1168,18 @@
command-line arguments to determine what options should command-line arguments to determine what options should
be set. be set.
</p> </p>
</li> </dd>
</ul> </dl>
<hr>
<h2> <h2>
Help / Contact Help / Contact
</h2> </h2>
<p> <p>
Any questions you don't see answered? Let me know! Any questions you don't see answered? Please let us know!
</p> You can subscribe and post to our "tuxpaint-users" mailing list:
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href=
"mailto:bill@newbreedsoftware.com">bill@newbreedsoftware.com</a>
</p>
</blockquote>
<p>
Or post to our 'tuxpaint-users' mailing list:
</p> </p>
<blockquote> <blockquote>
@ -1195,5 +1188,16 @@
"http://www.tuxpaint.org/lists/">http://www.tuxpaint.org/lists/</a> "http://www.tuxpaint.org/lists/">http://www.tuxpaint.org/lists/</a>
</p> </p>
</blockquote> </blockquote>
<p>
Or, contact lead developer Bill Kendrick directly:
</p>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href=
"mailto:bill@newbreedsoftware.com">bill@newbreedsoftware.com</a>
</p>
</blockquote>
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