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- DOCUMENTATION FOR HI-BIT STRIPPER PROGRAM VER. 1.0
-
- This program will strip all hi order bits from files such as those
- created by WordStar and similar word processors. It will place hard
- carriage returns at the end of each line. Control characters will not
- be removed from the file.
-
- This program rewrites the ORIGINAL file. It does not make a copy with
- the hi order bits removed but removes them from the file it is
- stripping directly. Therefore, if you need to keep a copy with the
- original formatting preserved, strip a copy of your original file.
-
-
- The program can be menu driven or a file name may be input on the
- command line when starting the program. If a filename is given on the
- command line the main menu will be skipped and the program will begin
- to strip the file immediately. To start the program type the following
- at your DOS prompt
-
- STRIP [d.\path\filename]
-
- [ ] = optional input
-
- If you do not input a filename on the command line, then you will be
- shown the main menu. There are two choice here. Strip a file or view a
- file (or directory).
-
- Using option 1 takes you to the main screen and puts the cursor at the
- top of the box where you input the filename (and path if not the
- current directory) of the file you want to strip. When the program
- begins stripping the file it will show you the total number of records
- and the record currently being stripped. The status area will also
- indicate the name of the file being stripped and when the job is
- completed. Other operator instructions and error messages will also
- appear in this area. A beep indicates an error has been encountered.
- This is usually the result of an input error in the filename or a write
- protected disk or file.
-
- You can use option 2 to confirm the presence of hi order bits or to
- confirm their removal. The screen will pause after scrolling about 16
- lines. You can continue by pressing the space bar or return to the main
- menu by pressing <M>. When the end of the file is reached this will be
- indicated on the screen and you can look at another file or directory
- by pressing the space bar or press any other key to return to the main
- menu. All of this information is presented on the screen as you use the
- program. You can also check a directory for file names (type a ? at the
- file to view prompt.) Input error messages will be displayed in the
- lower center of the screen. A beep indicates an error or end of file.
-
- REMEMBER----THIS PROGRAM REWRITES THE ORIGINAL FILE IT IS STRIPPING.
- STRIP OR KEEP A BACKUP COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL FILE IF YOU
- WILL NEED TO REFORMAT IT AT A LATER DATE. FORMATTING
- CONTROL CHARACTERS WILL NOT BE STRIPPED FROM THE FILE BUT
- CERTAIN FORMATTING FEATURES (LIKE OVERSTRIKING) WILL BE
- DESTROYED.
-
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