  Customizing DECwindows backgrounds? 
 The Question is:
 
Hello,
 
Is it possible to apply our own image (e.g. Company Logo) as the CDE
Background?
 
If possible, what format must the image must be in and how do we get CDE to
use it for the Background?
 
 
Cheers,
Joe
 
 
 The Answer is:
 
  Please see the OpenVMS FAQ, including the section entitled "DECW10.
  How do I customize DECwindows, including the login screen?".
 
  Note that with DECwindows CDE, the root window is no longer visible
  by default.  The root window is hidden behind the "backdrop" window
  of the current CDE workspace.  To make the root window visible, use
  the CDE style manager selection "backdrop none", and use information
  such as that in the OpenVMS FAQ to set the root window.
 
  To add a new backdrop to the DECwindows CDE environment, the backdrop
  must first be in or converted into X11 pixmap format.  (This conversion
  is often possible using tools such as xv.)  Then (if necessary) create
  the default backdrop directory SYS$COMMON:[CDE$DEFAULTS.USER.BACKDROPS].
  Place the X11 pixmap file containing the desired image into the backdrops
  directory, ensure that it has a filename extension of .PM.  (The xv
  default filename extension for the X11 pixmap file is .XPM, while CDE
  expects only to see files with .PM.)  Now invoke the CDE style manager
  and select a new backdrop.  You will find your image will be placed at
  the end of the list of backdrops available.
 
