═══ 1. About VCS for OS/2 ═══

VCS for OS/2 is a very simple version control system.  It checks to see if a 
file has change based on the date and time.  If the file has changed then the 
system will invoke ZIP to create a copy of the files to be archived.  The 
system really spends most of its time asleep. It wakes up every 10 seconds to 
see if the file has changed but this process is very quick and takes almost no 
system resources. 

You can then look at the logs created by ZIP to verify that the ZIP worked 
correctly.  The system maintains 3 levels of logs. 

Thank you for your interest in Version Control Software for OS/2. 


═══ 2. Disclaimer ═══

Ok....Here is the legal stuff.... 

The H & S Connection nor its owners are in any way responsible for any damages 
resulting from the use of this system.  The system is distributed "as-is" with 
absolutely no guarantees to its functionality or usability. 

By using the system you are agreeing to the above disclaimer. 


═══ 3. Important Note ═══

You must have a copy of ZIP for OS/2 in your path for the system to work!!!  It 
was tested with ZIP 2.0.1. 


═══ 4. Main Window ═══

The main window contains four buttons and four status fields.  The Start Button 
is used to start the actual system up.  This process kicks off the second 
thread of the system.  This thread is where all of the work of the system is 
done.  The Stop Button is used to stop the system after it is started.  The 
Configure Button is used to setup the filename to monitor, the archive 
directory, files that are to be archive and the major version of the archive. 
The View Logs Button is where you can view the logs created by ZIP.  Here you 
can verify that ZIP correctly archived the files.  The status field will tell 
you what the system is doing, ie starting, sleeping, working, stopping or 
stopped.  The current version field displays the version of the last copy of 
the files. The last update fields tell you the date and time of the last copy 
of the files. 

This window can be minimized if you wish. 


═══ 5. Configure Button ═══

The configure button is used to set the system parameters. 

The Monitor Filename is the filename that the system monitors for changes. 
When the system detect a change in the file it will create a new "zip" of the 
files in "Files to Archive".  You can either type in the filename or drop WPS 
object on this field to set it.  The file name must be available at this time 
because it is verified by the system. 

The Archive Directory is the place that ZIP will place the zip files. Again you 
can either type in the name or drop a WPS folder on this field to set it.  This 
directory must be available at this time because it is verified by the system. 

Files to Archive will display the list of files that will be archive. You can 
change this list by using drag and drop operations.  You can add a file by 
dropping a WPS object on this list.  You can delete a file by dragging it to 
the shredder. 

The Major Version spin list allows you to change the first part of the version 
number.  The minor part of the version will be reset to zero after changing the 
major version only. 

The Update button is used to write the new information to the VCS.INI. 

The Cancel button will not write the VCS.INI file. 

The VCS.INI is a text file however, please don't edit it.  Let the system do it 
for you. 


═══ 6. View Logs Button ═══

The View logs button is used to view the logs created by ZIP when a archive is 
done.  This will display a window with two fields.  The top field contains the 
standard output from ZIP, the bottom contains the error output from ZIP.  The 
spin button allows you to view the other logs maintained.  There are three 
levels of logs maintained with 1 being the newest and 3 being the oldest. 


═══ 7. Getting Support ═══

You can get Technical Support by sending e-mail to my CompuServe address listed 
below or you can write me at the mailing address below. 

          The H & S Connection
          27 North Ridge Drive
          Canyon, TX  79015-1709

          CompuServe 72520,2044
          Internet 72520.2044 @ compuserve.com

 Comments, suggestions and bug reports may be submitted through CIS Mail at the 
 ID listed above. 

 These will be answered on a "best effort" basis. 


═══ 8. Shareware Agreement ═══

This system is distributed as shareware.  You are free to use the system for a 
short time (say around 2 weeks).  If you continue to use the system, please 
register it.  The registration fee is $25 (US). Please send only money orders. 
Please send the money order to the address listed in the Getting Support 
Section.