MakeModes explained

MakeModes
Developer:	Acorn Computers
Released:	^[1]
Operating System:	RISC OS
Platform:	RiscPC, Acorn clones
License:	Proprietary commercial software

In computing, MakeModes is an application which is used to generate data which allows computers to produce display output compatible with various computer monitors. It can generate and modify data which is used by the operating system to produce different graphics display resolutions.

Development

MakeModes was released in 1994,^{[2] [3]} for use with the RiscPC (initially running).^[4] The documentation was revised for clarity by Frank Watkinson in 2003.^{[5] [6] [7]} The issuing of this revised documentation was supported by RISCOS Ltd.

Features

MakeModes assists in mode setting, via the editing and creation of monitor definition files (MDFs). It can be used to define screen modes suited to particular monitors.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Murphy. Dean. MakeModes Manual. RISC World. 9 July 2012. 22 August 1994.
2. Web site: Murphy. Dean. Makemodes available from Acorn ftp site. Press release. Acorn Computers. 9 July 2012. 30 August 1994.
3. News: Burrows. Simon. Acorn News. 9 July 2012. Eureka. 62. October 1994. 13.
4. News: Konietzko. Jochen. Risc PC Screen Modes Made Easy. 9 July 2012. Archive. February 1995. 8. 5.
5. Web site: Watkinson. Frank. MakeModes Updated Manual. RISC World. 9 July 2012. 8 June 2003.
6. Web site: Watkinson. Frank. MakeModes Application Note. RISC World. 9 July 2012. 8 June 2003.
7. News: MakeModes – Revised Documents. 9 July 2012. Acorn News Service. 29 June 2003. 135.
8. Web site: PCPro 3 1998 User Guide. Aleph One. 9 July 2012. October 1998.