| Name | iTidy |
|---|---|
| Interface | Workbench GUI |
| Requirements | AmigaOS 3.0 or newer, with LhA in C: for backup and restore |
| Status | The original broad-compatibility version of iTidy |
Overview
The original iTidy was written for older AmigaOS 3.x setups, including systems that do not use the newer ReAction-based interface found in iTidy 2. It focuses on arranging icons into a consistent layout, resizing and positioning drawer windows, and optionally creating backups before changes are made.
Like the later version, it updates only Workbench .info files and layout metadata rather than touching the data files themselves.
What Problem It Solves
After unpacking large WHDLoad sets or archive collections, Workbench windows and icons often end up in inconsistent positions. Cleaning that up drawer by drawer is slow and repetitive. iTidy automates the job across folders and subfolders and keeps the result consistent.
It also helps find and repair icons whose default tools no longer exist on the current system.
Key Features
- Recursive processing of subfolders.
- Automatic icon grid layout.
- Drawer window resizing and positioning.
- Multiple grouping and sort modes.
- Optional LhA-based layout backup and restore.
- Default tool analysis and repair.
- Preset saving and loading for repeatable runs.
Documentation
A full AmigaGuide manual is supplied as iTidy.guide. The original version remains useful for older AmigaOS 3.x systems where the newer ReAction-based build is not the right fit.
Typical Use
A user selects a drawer or partition, chooses grouping and sorting behaviour, optionally enables recursive cleanup and backups, and runs the tool. iTidy then updates icon positions and drawer windows across the selected tree.