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AFE - Archive Front End, a Cheap(!) native OS/2 2.1x VX-REXX program
which provides a visual front end for the handling of ZIP, LZH, ZOO
and ARJ files.
See AFE.DOC for complete information on assumptions, limitations,
cautions, program usage and registration.
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Installation
Upgraders from AFE 2.0 or 2.01 should proceed as with a new
installation since AFE.CFG's layout has changed and VROBJ.DLL must
be upgraded to the 1/26/94 version. It should not be necessary to pre-
erase the old files. If you are upgrading from AFE 2.2 you may simply
overwrite your existing AFE.EXE and VROBJ.DLL with those included in this
package.
1. UnZIP AFE23.ZIP. If you're reading this, you've probably
already done that.
2. Type AFE-INST from the directory where all the unzipped files are
located. This program will guide you through setting the variables
for your system, where to install AFE, where to install the .DLL
file and create a desktop object for AFE that has the proper
settings and associations.
* Note: OS/2 puts a "." as the first path in your LIBPATH statement *
* in your CONFIG.SYS file by default. This tells OS/2 to search the *
* current path for the appropriate .DLL when you try to execute a *
* program. The AFE-INST program requires this to work unless you *
* are running it directly from a directory in your LIBPATH. *
The entry fields in the installation program support all the normal
editing functions supported in the WPS such as destructive
backspace, overwriting highlighted text, etc. When you are
satisfied with your entry, press the "Okay" button (or Enter),
and you will be stepped to the next variable defining dialog.
If the meanings of the directory variables are not clear to you
with the explanations in the install program, read the next section
on running AFE to understand how the the directories are used. Note
that you will get better performance from AFE if you do not make
the root directory of any drive your "ARC DIRECTORY" or "PICK
DIRECTORY".
3. If everything goes properly, AFE should start when you exit the
installation program.
4. (Optional) Set the font in "E" to SYSTEM VIO. This makes
viewing plain text files easier because of its even spacing.
I have the program object along the bottom of my Desktop since I use it
everyday. I use a Shareware File/directory manager that supports drag
'n drop from its file list which makes it super easy to start AFE by
highlighting the file name and dragging it to my program icon.
AFE is a copyrighted program. It is not public domain or free
software. A limited license is granted for the purpose of determining
suitability of the program. Registration is required for any use
beyond a 15 day evaluation period. Registered user have the right to
use this program for their personal use on one or more computers
provided that only 1 copy is in use at the same time.
After a couple of weeks of using AFE, you ought to know if it's the
archive tool for you. Fill out and print REG-FORM.AFE and make out a
check.