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WackyDir version 0.81
by Mike Stella
July 10, 1994
WackyDir and Wdir are Copyright (C) 1994 Reverse Engineering.
WackyDir is released under the Shareware distribution scheme. You
may copy and distribute WackyDir freely, but only in unmodified
form, including all associated files: WDir.exe, WDir.doc. The files
can be archived together for easier distribution, and any fee for
distribution may not exceed $7.
All users of WackyDir are given a reasonable amount of time to
try out WackyDir. This period is 30 days. If you continue to use
WackyDir after the evaluation period, you must register. Any company,
school, or government using WackyDir must register for as many copies
as they use. For bulk purchases, or site licensing, contact me as
shown below.
=======================================================================
What is WackyDir ?
=======================================================================
WackyDir is a simple program that displays a directory of files
in a number of different ways and colours. It allows complete
customization of colours, sort methods, display methods and extension
colours with a built-in configuration screen. It works on both FAT and
HPFS file systems, in OS/2 2.x. Hell, it may even work in 1.x, but as
no one I know still has that, I haven't tested it.
I wrote this program because I hated the way DIR works. I used
to use another program, but since it was a DOS program, and doesn't
work well in OS/2 command sessions, I decided something had to be done.
WackyDir will autodetect the screen size, and pause accordingly,
it will autodetect the cluster size of your drive, and report the
correct value in the totals, and will of course, give you a directory.
At the moment, I haven't figured out how to display long
filenames and still have the program look good, so they may make a bit
of a mess. If anyone has ideas on this, let me know. I was thinking
of making the program display the files in one column if there are long
filenames, but I haven't got to it, since I don't use long filenames
much. And, of course, I'd have to do a bit of revision of the code
(ugh).
=======================================================================
Using WackyDir
=======================================================================
First, be sure you are in an OS/2 command prompt window or
fullscreen. Then just type:
WDIR
You should see a directory. Of course, it looks the way I like
it, so don't get annoyed if you don't like it right now. We'll get to
the configuration in a second.
You can specify a path, other than the current directory. An
example:
WDIR e:\
WDIR ..
WDIR \os2\mdos\*.*
WDIR c:\*
WDIR *.exe
WDIR wd*
You can use some command-line paramaters. They are as follows:
/A : autodetect the number of columns to use
/C : clear screen before file display
/H : display a handy help screen
/N : sort files by name
/P : toggle pausing when the screen is full
/S : sort files by size
/X : sort files by extension
/, : toggle displaying of commas in the totals
/? : display the help screen
/2 : display files in two columns
/3 : display files in three columns
/4 : display files in four columns
/6 : display files in six columns
Using the parameters is simple. You must put ALL parameters in a
row, BEFORE a path. i.e. like this:
WDIR /2 d:\temp
WDIR /X /4 d:\
And, you can group the parameters together with one '/', so that
WDIR /X4 d:\
is the same as the last example above.
=======================================================================
The Configuration menu
=======================================================================
The configuration menu in WackyDir is real simple to use. To
get to it, type:
WDIR /K
Then, you can use the arrow keys to move the little hilight bar
up and down. Hit return to change options. The first few options are
toggles, and one is a three way toggle. The autodetect options, you can
hit return on, and then type a new value. These options will be saved
as default if you choose to do so, with one of the options at the bottom
of the menu.
There are two sub-menus, the Colour Configuration, and the
Extension Configuration menus. Press return while the highlight is on
either of these options to change menus.
The Colour Configuration menu is simple. Move up and down to
hilight the colour you wish to change. Use the Left and Right arrow
keys to change the foreground colour, and PageUp and PageDown to change
the background colours.
The Extension Configuration menu works just like the Colour
Configuration menu. Press Left or Right to change the foreground
colours, and PageUp and PageDown to change the background colours.
Pressing return on an extension will allow you to change that extension
to suit your needs. You can then just type a new extension, hitting
return when you're done, or just hit return to keep the old one.
Then you can exit and save the changes you just made, or abandon
them, and use the old values. That's it, it's real easy.
But there's one more thing. The configuration program will make
a file called WDIR.CFG. This file must either be in your path, or the
current directory, in order for the program to work. When it is first
created, it will automatically be in the current directory. In a future
version, I plan to make the program write directly to the WDIR.EXE file,
eliminating the WDIR.CFG file, but you're stuck with it for now.
What I do, is just throw both WDIR.EXE and WDIR.CFG into a tools
directory that's in my path, and I never have to worry about it again.
When you update the configuration, the program will automatically write
the changes to the config file, wherever it is in your path. Oh, you
might want to make sure there is only one WDIR.CFG file in your path, or
you might run into problems.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me, I'll be
glad to help out, or make addendums to this documentation file for
future versions.
=======================================================================
Suggestions, and how to contact the author (me)
=======================================================================
Any suggestions, improvements, or bug reports are welcome. A
registration form is included at the end of this documentation.
Remember: WackyDir is user supported software. It needs your
support to grow. If I continue to receive registrations for WackyDir, I
will continue adding features to WackyDir. The current version of
WackyDir has taken many, many hours of work, and if you use it, you are
obliged to pay for it.
And if you can come up with a neat new feature you would like to
see become part of WackyDir, let me know, I may even put it in!
You also contact me at the following locations:
Internet:
MKS94001@uconnvm.uconn.edu
mstella@ug1.eng1.uconn.edu
Netmail to Ghost Maker at:
FidoNet :
Speakeasy Net: 18:18/42
Impact Net :
BBS:
Shadowland, the Reverse Engineering support BBS
(203) 456-1103, USR Dual Standard v.FC
Type 'J' at either the message or file menu to join the Reverse
Engineering programming and support conference, and to obtain the newest
versions of all our products. You may contact me or any other member of
Reverse Engineering by posting in any of the message areas in the same
conference, or by email on the BBS.
Post (non-electronic mail):
Mike Stella
90 Ridgewood Road
Willimantic, CT 06226
=======================================================================
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
=======================================================================
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES
AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. SPACE HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED
BUT I CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE USER MUST
ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER
WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE
PRICE.
=======================================================================
Contents of the Disk/Archive
=======================================================================
The following files should be on the disk (or in the archive)
you received, and may be distributed freely:
WDIR.EXE - The actual program
WDIR.DOC - This documentation file
If you have recieved a registered version, these files may NOT
be distributed. If you choose to do so, you will be in violation of
certain shareware distribution and software piracy laws, and may be
prosecuted.
Keep in mind that your name will be encoded into your copy of
WackyDir, so that if you choose to distribute it, everyone will know
that you are breaking the law. And if I get wind of it...
=======================================================================
Registration Information
=======================================================================
One registration of WackyDir costs $10. For an additional $5
disk and postage fee you will receive a disk with the registered
version of WackyDir, a personalised copy encoded with your name.
One registration means run on only one machine at a time. If you send
a check, make it out to Reverse Engineering. Please specify 3.5" or
5.25" disk. Remember that I will send you a disk only after I am sure
your check will clear.
Mail to:
Reverse Engineering
90 Ridgewood Road
Willimantic, CT 06226 USA
=======================================================================
Registration Form
=======================================================================
Name _______________________________________________________________
Street Address _____________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State _____ Zip ___________
The rest of this form is optional, but please fill it out. I would
like to see what kind of people use this program.
Buisness Name ------------------------------------------------------
Kind of Buisness ---------------------------------------------------
Type of Computer ---------------------------------------------------
Operating System ---------------------------------------------------
Model/Speed of Modem -----------------------------------------------
BBS Name -----------------------------------------------------------
BBS Number ---------------------------------------------------------
BBS Software -------------------------------------------------------
WackyDir for OS/2 v0.81ß
______ I am sending you $10 registration cost because I use
WackyDir on one machine and would like to thank you for the
program.
______ I am sending you $15 registration and disk cost. I use
WackyDir on one machine and would like you to send me a disk
with the latest version of WackyDir, personalised with my name,
and a program to migrate my present configuration.
Disk size: _____ 3.5"
_____ 5.25"
If sending a check, make it out to Reverse Engineering. For
orders of more than one copy, and site licenses, send me mail to
one of the above locations and we will work out a suitable price.
Please send this form and payment to:
Reverse Engineering
90 Ridgewood Road
Willimantic, CT 06226 USA