Topic       : Documentation for Thing
Author      : Arno Welzel/Thomas Binder/TransAction
Version     : thing.hyp 1.27E (23/8/1998)
Subject     : Documentation/Shells
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Desktop: Objects - Programs                                           Thing

 Icon in ICONS.RSC: "APPL" ⇨ NoteThe specified icon will only be used if there 
is no explicit assignment in ICONS.INF.

 AV object type:    VA_OB_FILE (4)

      Thing treats every object with the file extenders PRG, APP, TOS, 
      TTP or ACC as an executable program. The case of the extender is 
      ignored so 'APP', 'App' and 'app' are handled exactly the same.
Under MiNT, files that have the 'x'-flag set are treated as TTPs. 

Depending on the setting in the 'Configuration' > 'System' dialog, 
disabled applications with the extender PRX or ACX can be treated the same 
as PRG or ACC. In addition, CPX modules (CPX, CPZ) and the extended CPXs 
(EPX, EPZ) provided by Freedom 2 can be treated as executable when used in 
conjunction with the program Space by Christian Grunenberg.

Unlike files, program icons may have other objects dragged onto them.
The names of these objects (files, folders, drives and even other programs) 
are passed as parameters to the program.

Programs can be installed also as applications under Thing by selecting 
them and then calling the 'Applications...' option in the 'Extra' menu.