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Application Preferences</A>
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Cmenu provides a facility to read a <I>preferences</I> file to configure a common look-and-feel for all your applications. Preferences can be setup for all users (using file <I>/etc/Cmenu/cmenurc</I>). individual users (using <I>/.cmenurc</I>) or by ...
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<DT><STRONG>colour</STRONG></DT>
<DD>the colours to be used in all screen renditions including special mono-chrome renderings. Cmenu allows a combination of explicit colours and terminal attributes like bold and dim.
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<DT><STRONG>keyboard</STRONG></DT>
<DD>cmenu is pre-configured to interpret a variety of key-sequences as specific cursor commands; these can be tailored, disabled or supplemented. This includes use of functions keys.
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Menu navigation uses normal cursor keys and page keys for larger movement; navigation can also behave like <I>lynx</I> where right and left move between menus - this can be disabled.
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<DT><STRONG>helpfiles</STRONG></DT>
<DD>help files can be stored in locations other than running directories
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<DT><STRONG>hacks</STRONG></DT>
<DD>when rendered on 25-line mono-screens, a large amount of screen space is taken up with superfluous cosmetic frippery; ultra-serious people can reclaim an extra-line.
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A heavily commented sample preferences files is included with the distribution. The preferences file is strictly structured; not following the prescribed layout may corrupt display elements or deactivate certain features.

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Andy Ferguson (AFC)
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