Defining the bitmap/pixmap path

The bitmap/pixmap path specifies where bitmap and pixmap files are stored. To specify a path different from the default:

1. Double-click on the Preferences Editor icon in the Controls window.

2. You can change the background for:

   • the main Desktop

   • desktop and directory windows, including the Trash and Treeview desktops

   • dialog boxes

   Double-click on the desired icon.

3. Click on the Background pattern button in the window that appears. The Pattern Selector dialog box is displayed.

4. Type the name of the directory where the desired bitmap or pixmap files are stored in the ``Directory path filter'' field. At the end of the directory name, include the characters ``/*'' to ensure that all the files in the directory are listed in the ``Patterns'' box. Be sure you enter a valid bitmap/pixmap path name.

5. Click on Filter. The bitmap or pixmap files in the directory you specified are displayed.

6. Select the desired background pattern. See ``Selecting the background pattern''.