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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
│ ║ █
│ Z T r e e B o l d ║ █
│ OS/2 File Manager ║ █
│ ║ █
│ Version 0.9h, May 6th, 1994 ║ █
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│ Copyright (c) Kim G. Henkel 1993, 1994 ║ █
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Introduction│
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"ZTreeBold" is a text-mode file/directory manager for OS/2. It has
been developed as a native OS/2 alternative to the DOS product,
XTreeGold (tm), at least until its makers can come up with the goods.
While I am sure you are well aware of the virtues of XTreeGold, you
know the disadvantages of it being a DOS program. I wrote ZTreeBold
to provide all the functionality I am so accustomed to, while avoiding
all the DOS imposed limitations.
This version (0.9h) of ZTreeBold is the fourth public release. It
is mostly complete, but not yet thoroughly tested. It is virtually
identical to the original in operation and appearance, so you will
find no online help or documentation - my reasoning is that ZTreeBold
is for people who already know and love XtreeGold.
Given time and incentive, I intend to provide all missing functions,
and will welcome suggestions from you the user.
Licence│
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This release is a limited beta version. It will expire on the 1st
of August 1994. By that time, I expect to have another release
available as a replacement. Anyone wishing to make a small donation
is of course welcome. A suggested amount of US$20 (A$30) will reward
you with the latest version on diskette, with a key file to provide
access to future versions.
You can contact me by either sending an e-mail to:
Kim Henkel @ SandDollar BBS (1:374/95)
or Kim Henkel @ Bunyips Cave BBS (3:633/379)
or writing a letter to:
Kim Henkel
60 SW 91st Ave or 10 Debson Close,
Apt# 212, Boronia, 3155,
Plantation, Victoria,
FL, 33324 Australia.
U.S.A.
Features│
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Missing features may be more appropriate. This version contains most
of the core functionality - but, NO overlay functions have yet been
implemented. Most importantly (I think), this means there is not yet
any inbuilt archive support. I have added as phase 1, archive viewing
of .ARJ, .LZH, .ZIP & .ZOO archives, by shelling to the appropriate
executable.
There is NO internal editor. Instead, ZTreeBold will use your
favorite file editor (I currently use Brief for OS/2.). The default
editor is E.EXE, but of course, full-screen programs are preferable in
this application.
There is no mouse support, and frankly, I doubt I would bother. I've
never used a mouse with XTreeGold, so for me, it would be a waste of
precious time.
Function keys: F9(menu), and F10(commands) are inoperative, as again,
these are 'features' I have never required the services of.
There are several other functions that are yet to be implemented.
Most are trivial services that you will probably never miss. Others
are more important, and will be introduced on a most requested basis.
The highlighting of commands on the last three lines of the screen
should make the function support quite obvious.
Well, that is all the bad news. Here are some improvements over the
original.
ZTreeBold uses around 400K of memory, and will allocate and free
blocks dynamically as required (no more 'out of memory' messages).
The default video mode is 25x80. The Alt-F9 command will toggle the
other video modes - 50x80 and 60x80. You may save your current mode
using F10-Configure, and you may override this and the default from
the command line.
Using OS/2 filesystem APIs, ZTreeBold avoids several of XTreeGolds'
limitations.
- Trying to log an in-use device will be dealt with gracefully.
- The ability to copy and search open files.
- Copy and Move functions will deal with a files' EAs.
- Directory Grafting works.
- Support of long HPFS filenames.
- The ability to launch OS/2 programs.
Being a native OS/2 application, ZTreeBold loads very quickly, as
there is no DOS session to start first.
Installation│
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- Copy ZTB.EXE to a directory specified in your OS/2 path statement.
- If you currently use XtreeGold, copy file XTGOLD.CFG to the same
directory as ZTB.EXE, and rename to ZTBOLD.INI (This will allow
you to carry over your preferred color scheme).
- The first time you run ZTB, select Alt-F10 (Configure) to set the
program path, default editor & viewer, and archiver programs.
- If you want to use the Alt-Q command to exit to the current
directory, you must run a command file named ZTBOLD.CMD to invoke
ZTB.EXE. This file will be created in the same path as ZTB.EXE,
when you issue the Alt-Q command.
- If you create a program object on the WPS for ZTreeBold, you may
either specify a fullscreen or windowed session. It will run well
in a window, but remember, it was always meant to be a fullscreen
program.
Here are the command line options: (which override ZTBOLD.INI)
C:\>ZTB [/2 | /5 | /6] [/Eeditor.EXE] [/Vviewer.EXE] [/XT] [C D . Z]
Meaning:[ Video Mode ] [ Editor name] [ Viewer name] [+/-] [Drives ]
Default:[ 25 lines ] [ E.EXE ] [ Internal ] [< >] [current]
Multiple drives may be logged at startup, for example:
C:\>ZTB /5 /XT C D E F
Startup in 50 line mode, use +/- keys, log drives C, D, E & F.
Coming Soon│
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Full, seamless support of all major archive types.
GIF/BMP/ICO viewer.
Legal Stuff│
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WARRANTY
The product has no warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Kim G. Henkel, or
anybody, shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct,
indirect, special or consequential arising from a failure of this
program to operate in the manner desired by the user. Kim G.
Henkel shall not be liable for any damage to data or property
which may be caused directly or indirectly by use of the program.
IN NO EVENT WILL Kim G. Henkel BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY
TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Trademarks│
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"XTreeGold" (tm) is a registered trademark of Executive Systems, Inc.
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