Dialog Flux Configuration
The Flux Configuration dialog controls how DiskImageTool interacts with supported flux hardware and how flux-related operations are handled.
The dialog is organized into multiple tabs, each covering a specific area of configuration.
- Menu: Options → Flux Configuration
Flux Configuration allows you to:
- Configure supported flux hardware devices
- Set drive types and track counts
- Control logging behavior
- Choose default output locations for converted images
Changes take effect after clicking Update.
The General tab controls default behavior for flux image conversion.
Determines where converted images are saved when converting from a flux image set.
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Last used output folder
Uses the most recently selected output directory. -
Same folder as flux set
Saves converted images in the same directory as the source flux image set. -
Parent folder of flux set
Saves converted images in the parent directory containing the flux image set.
The Greaseweazle tab configures communication with Greaseweazle hardware and associated host tools.
Specifies the path to the Greaseweazle command-line executable (gw.exe).
- Browse selects the executable
- Clear removes the configured path
Selects the drive interface type used by the connected hardware.
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IBM
Uses an IBM PC–style interface.
Two drives are available:- Drive A
- Drive B
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Shugart
Uses a Shugart-style interface.
Three drives are available:- Drive 0
- Drive 1
- Drive 2
Changing the interface type updates the available drive selections.
Specifies the serial port used to communicate with the Greaseweazle device.
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Auto
Automatically selects the port. -
COM Port
Allows selection of a specific COM port.
The list is populated dynamically based on detected ports on the system.
Each drive entry allows configuration of the connected drive type and expected track count.
Specifies the physical floppy drive type:
- 5.25" 360 KB (DD)
- 5.25" 1.2 MB (HD)
- 3.5" 720 KB (DD)
- 3.5" 1.44 MB (HD)
- 3.5" 2.88 MB (ED)
Specifies the number of tracks DiskImageTool should expect for the selected drive.
Sets the default number of revolutions to read per track.
Specifies the filename used for Greaseweazle log output.
Clicking Info runs the Greaseweazle info command and displays the output in the
information panel.
This includes details such as:
- Firmware version
- Device model
- Serial number
- USB speed and buffer information
The KryoFlux tab configures integration with KryoFlux hardware and host tools.
Specifies the path to the KryoFlux command-line executable (DTC.exe).
- Browse selects the executable
- Clear removes the configured path
Specifies the filename used for KryoFlux log output.
When enabled, removes full file paths from log output, keeping logs shorter and more portable.
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Update
Saves changes and applies the new configuration. -
Cancel
Closes the dialog without saving changes.
- Flux support is optional and requires compatible hardware.
- Only configured devices appear in related Flux menu options.
- KryoFlux support is present for configuration and conversion workflows.