Work with ArcView in 24-bit Xserver mode on UNIX

Summary

This document describe how to configure a Solaris machine with a 24-bit Creator 3D graphics card to use 24-bit color depth.

Procedure

1. Type the following command at the UNIX prompt.
   
   

   Code:
   xdpyinfo

   
   

   Note:
   Examine the 'Root Visual Depth' within the 'Default Visual' parameter. You will need to modify the file /usr/dt/config/Xservers to adjust this setting to 24-bit color depth.

   
   
2. Open the file /usr/dt/config/Xservers in a text editor.
3. Find the line ending with "-nobanner". Add the following to the end of this line.
   
   

   Code:
   -dev /dev/fb defdepth 24 defclass TrueColor

   
   
4. Save the file.
5. Restart the CDE login program to initiate your changes.
   
6. Enter the following command once again.
   
   

   Code:
   xdpyinfo

   
   

   Note:
   Root Visual Depth should report a 24-bit color depth.