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****** Append File Version 1.0 *******
A Utility To Combine ASCII Text Files
Copyright (c) 1993 Kevin Myers, All Rights Reserved
Warranty:
Append File 1.0 is supplied to the user without warranty either written
or implied. The user agrees to assume all risks in running this program,
regardless of users ability and/or inability to use this software. Kevin
Myers will not be liable for any claims by any and all third parties. All
risks associated with this software are the complete responsibility of
the end user.
Preface:
Append File is a down and dirty utility to attach one ASCII file to
another ASCII file. Append File is designed to give maximum flexibility
and speed. Append File uses three methods of operation to give you this
flexibility. The first is the command line option, second is via a data
file (much like the "MAKE" file programmers know), third is through the
familiar wild card.
To Install:
To install Append File, uncompress it in a directory in your path.
This can be a newly created directory or an existing one, like C:\UTIL.
I don't recommend using your DOS directory.
To Run Append File:
Append File is operated by typing APNDFILE at the DOS prompt and
pressing <enter>. This will give you the information screen:
APENDFILE - Copyright Kevin Myers (c) 1993. Version B4.00
Usage - APNDFILE -e [-p] [-t] [-m] [-l] [-n] [-w]
-eXXXXXXXX.XXX Name of append file \'APPEND.TXT\'.
-pnn Page numbers. Lines per page.
-t\"XXX...\" Title of next file to be appended. May be used multiple times.
-mXXXXXXX.XXX File being attached. May be used multiple times.
-lXXXXXXXX.XXX File list.
-wXXXXXXX.XXX Enables wild cards to be used.
-n Places wild card file name at the top of each section.
Use switches in order of appearance, -t & -m may be used multiple times.
The -t preceding an -m will attach that title to that file. -t preceding an -w
will attach that title to the top of all the files.
-l, file list can be used in place of the command line switches. Create
a file with the same switches as the command line but one per line ending
with a carriage return <enter>.
The options -l, and -w can only be used by registered users. This copy
is ** REGISTERED **.
As mentioned before, Append File offers three methods of processing
files. The first is the command line option:
APNDFILE -efile.txt -p60 -t"This the first file" -mread1st.doc
-t"This is the second file" -mprog.doc
Also, a space may be present between the switch and the text:
APNDFILE -e file.txt -p 60 -t "This the first file" -m read1st.doc
-t "This is the second file" -m prog.doc
This will allow you to enter as many files as your DOS environment will
allow. Please note that only the command line routine works with the
evaluation program. A batch file may be used to extend the DOS limit.
The second and third methods are only available in the registered
version only. The second method uses a file to hold your options:
APNDFILE -l afile.dat
The file afile.dat contains:
-e file.txt
-p 60
-t "This the first file"
-m read1st.doc
-t "This is the second file"
-m prog.doc
For up to seventy lines. Each line must end with a carriage return /
line feed <enter>. Strings of words with spaces in them must be enclosed
in quotes "like this". And, there may or may not be spaces between the
switch and the processing information, i.e. -e file.nam and -efile.nam
are the same.
The third and last method is the wild card option. Just use the -w
switch with the options of your choice:
APNDFILE -e wildfile.txt -n -w *.txt
This will append together all files ending with .TXT and put there
filenames at the beginning of each. The application of this option is
obvious, the BBS. The -n switch places the DOS filename at the top of each
appended file. The -t option places a title at the top of the whole file
only.
Registration:
Append File comes to you under the Shareware concept. Use this
program for thirty days. If you find it useful send me, Kevin Myers,
$5.00, PROGRAM VERSION NUMBER, and your name and mailing address to receive
instructions how to upgrade your program to registered status.
Kevin Myers
11621 Samoline Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Or:
Contact me on the TDE BBS:
VirtualNet 53@1310003
WWIVNet 53@3084
WWIVLINK 53@13065
DATANet 53@3002
RPG net 53@1310000