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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ ┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┐ │ │ │ FootPrint │ User's Manual │ │ │ └─────────────────┴─────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ FootPrint Jim Olsen - SUPERWARE │ │ Shareware Version 1.4 PO Box 1291 │ │ Copyright, 1993. Naugatuck, CT 06770 │ │ All Rights Reserved. (203) 723 - 0014 │ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ FootPrint User's Manual -------------------------- Contents Table of Contents Page ------------------------------------------------------------- 1 - Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1.1 - FootPrint Program Description . . . . . . . . 1 - 1.2 - Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1.3 - About Shareware.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1.4 - Registering FootPrint . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1.5 - Money-Back Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1.6 - The ASP. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 - Using FootPrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2.1 - The 3 Modes of Operation.. . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2.2 - Automatic Mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2.3 - Software Footprint Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2.4 - Audit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2.5 - Extremely Large Drives.. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2.5 - FootPrint Command Line Switches. . . . . . . . 7 - 2.6 - FootPrint's Report.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3 - FootPrint Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 3.1 - FootPrint Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 3.2 - F - Configure FootPrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3.3 - C - Create a FootPrint File. . . . . . . . . . 13 - 3.4 - D - Determine Drive Changes. . . . . . . . . . 15 - 3.5 - E - Erase FootPrint Files. . . . . . . . . . . 18 A - Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction. - 1.1 - FootPrint Program Description. FootPrint is a Drive Activity Monitor. It's report shows modified, added and missing files. Use FootPrint before and after a software install, especially for Windows applications. <SOFTWARE TRACKING MODE> Uninstalling software is NEVER a mystery when you use Footprint. Use FootPrint daily from your AUTOEXEC.BAT with the /SCAN command line option. At bootup, once each day, a new footprint file is created. A powerful research tool! Saves 7 days of information. <AUTOMATIC MODE>. For PC Audits, run FootPrint from a floppy; Each machine can have a separate audit identity. <AUDIT MODE>. FootPrint is Shareware. Registration is $22+$4 S+H for a single PC and includes a laser printed manual. Additional PC's cost $15 each. Site Licenses are available. A non display Quiet mode is available for registered users; used to scan a PC without user's knowledge (/Quiet). - 1.2 - Disclaimer. THIS SOFTWARE (FootPrint) IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES DUE TO LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER REASON, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR OR AN AGENT OF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 2 - 1.3 - About Shareware. - FootPrint is NOT FREE or PUBLIC DOMAIN software. - It is commercial software, distributed as shareware. - If you are dissatisfied with FootPrint in any way, simply delete it and do not use it, and you owe nothing. - You are REQUIRED to register FootPrint after a 30 day evaluation period. - If you paid a shareware distributor $3-8 for FootPrint, it was only for the cost of duplicating the diskette and sending FootPrint to you. - The Author DOES NOT receive any of that payment. The author depends upon your registrations to continue producing fine programs. - 1.4 - Registering FootPrint. - FootPrint registration is just $22 for a single PC. - If you run FootPrint on more than one PC, use the quantity discount price referred to in the order form. - Press 'R' on the Main Menu to create an order form. - The basic registration package contains these items: - Latest version of FootPrint. Smaller+Faster! - No registration reminders or delays. - FPLIST without registration reminders. - A registered install diskette. - A Coupon for a free post paid laser printed manual. - Coupon for a $9.95 JSCM Shareware CDROM (Excellent). - Discounted Upgrades. ($5 + $4 s/h). - All registered users receive technical support. - QuickDir Registration: $22. (Normally $29). - New! You can order FootPrint using your MasterCard, Visa, or American Express thru Software Shopper at 800-847-0309 or 502-228-4492. Fax: 502-228-5121. or by writing to : Softwate Shopper, Falsoft Building, PO Box 385, Prospect, KY 40059. - Alternately, order direct from the author at: Jim Olsen - SUPERWARE Voice Telephone: 203-723-0014 P.O. Box 1291 Compuserve ID: 71564,725. Naugatuck, CT 06770 Internet: 71564.725@compuserve.com - As SUPERWARE expands, expect to see a BBS! FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 3 - 1.3 - 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. - If, after receiving the registration package, you are dissatisfied with it in any way, please mail the registration package back to me within 30 days, and you will receive a refund for the registration cost (less shipping and handling). - I am certain you will never regret registering FootPrint and that is my way of proving it. - 1.4 - The ASP. "This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536." FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 4 Chapter 2 - Using FootPrint - 2.1 - The 3 Modes of Operation. - Before beginning to use FootPrint, it's important to understand the 3 primary operation modes. - Automatic, Software Tracking, and Auditing modes are all similar, but since there are 3 different ways to use FootPrint, each is documented separately. - Use Automatic Mode when you desire FootPrint to keep a daily log of all changes to your hard drives. - Use Software Tracking Mode before a software installation or whenever you want to create a change report. - Use Auditing mode from a floppy disk whenever a PC software audit is required. - 2.2 - Automatic Mode. - Automatic Mode lets users keep a daily log of all hard drive files so that a daily change report can be created at any time. - Automatically creates a "FootPrint" file, and it is created only once at the first bootup of the day. - Follow these steps to install FootPrint in Automatic Mode: 1) Copy FP.EXE and FPLIST.EXE to a DOS path directory. Most PC's have a UTILITY directory. To display your PATH directories, type PATH at the DOS prompt. 2) Execute FP. Use option 'F - Configure'. I recommend you make a new FootPrint Directory for FootPrint Files. Refer to Doc section 'CONFIGURE'. 3) Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file: After the PATH= statement add this line: 'FP /SCAN'. >>> It Is EXTREMELY important you add FP AFTER the PATH= <<< 4) Alternatively, you may add 'FP /SCAN /QUIET /FILES:10' to have a quiet scan, and to save 10 footprint files. FILES:7 is the default if not specified. /QUIET hides the fact FootPrint is running in registered versions only. 5) Next, you should reboot and test the installation. 6) Use option 'D - Determine Changes' to create a report. See section 'Creating Reports' for more information. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 5 - 2.3 - Software Tracking Mode. - Software Tracking Mode tracks changes before and after a software installation. Or, whenever you need to research a problem. - Follow these steps to install Software Tracking Mode: 1) If you've installed automatic mode, skip to step 4. 2) Copy FP.EXE and FPLIST.EXE to a DOS path directory. Most PC's have a UTILITY directory. To display your PATH directories, type PATH at the DOS prompt. 3) Execute FP. Use option 'F - Configure'. I recommend you make a new FootPrint Directory for FootPrint Files. Refer to Doc section 'CONFIGURE'. 4) Use option 'C' - Create a FootPrint File. See section 'Create a FootPrint File' in this documentation. 5) Perform the software installation or just use your PC for awhile. 6) When the installation ends, you're ready to see what changed on your system. Execute FP and use option 'D' to determine changes. See the section, 'Creating Reports' for more detail. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 6 - 2.4 - Auditing Mode. - These procedures are only for Auditors who must document changes occurred on a user's computer. All others should ignore these procedures. - Autitors should follow these steps: 1) Prepare a floppy disk for FootPrint by copying FP.EXE onto it. A single 1.4M floppy should be large enough for 6 different PC's. 2) Name each PC you will be auditing. FootPrint stores footprint files for each PC name in a separate directory. 3) On the user's PC, insert the floppy and change the DOS prompt to the floppy (A: or B:). 4) Execute FP and configure it. See section 'Configuring FootPrint'. Assign the FootPrint File path to a floppy drive. Do not assign a PC name at this time. 5) Use FP option 'C - Create' for each PC you are autiting. Remember to assign a name for each PC. On the floppy, a separate directory will be created for each PC. 6) When finished with the initial scans, backup the floppy to make sure it doesn't have errors. 7) When ready to complete the audit, obtain the original footprint disks. 8) Once again, go to each machine, use FP option 'C', and scan the drives. Enter the correct PC name or the audit will not be accurate. 9) When finished with each PC, you may take the diskette back to your own computer, and process the reports at your desk using option 'D'. - 2.5 - Extremely Large Drives. - When using FootPrint on extremely large drives, you may experience an out of memory condition. - Limit the number of drives scanned by: - Use FootPrint option 'F' - Configure. - Add drive letters to NEVER SCAN drive configuration. - Exit configuration and test. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 7 - 2.5 - FootPrint Command Line Switches. - These options are used after 'FP' on the DOS prompt. - FP /? - - Use /? to view the online tutorial for FootPrint. - FP /SCAN - - Use /SCAN to automatically perform a footprint scan of your drives. - Scans are performed once each day. I recommend adding FP to your AUTOEXEC.BAT, or add FP /SCAN as a timer event if your system stays up all the time. - If FP detects a previous scan file which contains today's date, it will not process a scan. - If the CONFIGURE screen is displayed each time a scan is run you need to: - Check the location of FP.EXE in your AUTOEXEC.BAT. Is it after the PATH= statement? - See if FP.EXE is actually in a DOS path directory. - Advanced DOS users who do not want FP.EXE in a path directory can run FP from any directory, as long as it is the one you 'Change' to before executing. - /QUIET - - /QUIET requires use of /SCAN to be functional. - Use when you want FP to perform it's scan without user knowledge. - The shareware registration reminder is displayed in the shareware version. You must register to effectively use this option. - /FILES:7 - - /Files:NN requires use of /SCAN to be functional - This controls the auto cleanup of FootPrint (.FPT) files. - Use /FILES:365 to save the maximum number of FPT files. - Use /FILES:1 to only save one single FPT file. - /Files:7 is the default used when /FILES:NN not specified. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 8 - 2.6 - FootPrint Report. - This section contains an example FootPrint report. - FootPrint's report contains 3 sections: 1) Modified Files 2) Added Files 3) Missing Files. - An example of FootPrint's report header is: - 0001 - FootPrint Report --------------------------------------------------------------------------- As Of: 05/27/93 at 13:23 OLSEN FootPrint Date: 05/27/93 at 12:56 - The 'As Of' date is either the SCAN date and time or the date of the FPT file used to replace the scan. - OLSEN is the PC name. - The 'FootPrint Date' is the date and time of the .FPT file used for input. - The Modified report looks like this: -- Modified: ----------------------------------------------------------- D930527A.FPT C:\YC\OLSEN\ Current: 93/05/27 12:56 ARHS 49,082 Was: 93/05/27 12:55 ARHS 49,082 -- Modified: ------------------------------------------------------------ - The filename/directory is displayed on the first line. - Current file contents is the file information obtained from FP's scan or input file replacing the scan. - Was: is the information obtained from footprint file. - This file was changed one minute after footprint scan. - You can configure FP to ignore the 'A'ttribute flag. - The new file report looks like this: -- New File: ----------------------------------------------------------- SCREEN.BAK C:\YC\FP140.SHR\ Current: 93/05/27 13:03 ARHS 1,140 -- New File: ----------------------------------------------------------- - New file information is given in 'Current:' line. - The Missing report looks like this: -- Missing: ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.MSG C:\FD\NETMAIL\SHAREWRE\ Was: 93/05/10 13:21 861 -- Missing: ------------------------------------------------------------------- - Missing file information is given in 'Was:' line. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 9 Chapter 3 - FootPrint Commands. - 3.1 - FootPrint Main Menu. - This is a snapshot of the FootPrint Main Menu: ┌────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Select From This Menu: │ │ │ │ X -> Exit │ │ C -> Create FootPrint File │ │ D -> Determine Drive Changes │ │ E -> Erase FootPrint Files │ │ F -> Configure FootPrint │ │ H -> How To Use FootPrint │ │ │ │Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to Select Option │ └────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Use the up or down cursor keys to select an option or type the letter at the left (EG 'R') to select option. Press enter to process the option. - C - Create a Footprint File. Run this option if you want to start a software footprint, or for Auditing. - D - Determine Drive Changes. Use this option to report hard drive changes. - E - Erase FootPrint Files. This option provides a easy way to cleanup old FPT files. Use if you are not using automatic mode. - F - Configure FootPrint. Configuring is recommended. Allows you to specify FootPrint and Report directories, Force and Never Scan Drives, and Report options such as page length and detail. - H - How to use FootPrint. A quick way to avoid reading the entire documentation. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 10 - 3.2 - F - Configure FootPrint. - Configuration is recommmended, although FootPrint saves an automatic configuration file at the first execution. - If FP.EXE is not in a DOS path directory or floppy, FootPrint may not be able to identify the configuration file (FPT.CFG), and the configuration information will not be saved between executions. To correct this situation: - Copy FP.EXE to a DOS path Directory. - or, make sure you are always executing FP at the same DOS directory prompt (CFG saved in current dir). - or, if floppy, be sure the DOS prompt is on A: or B: - Here is an example configuration screen: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ FootPrint File Path: C:\DOS\____________________________ │ │ │ │ Report Path: C:\________________________________ │ │ │ │ Default PC Name: ________ List Pgm Name: LIST.COM_ │ │ │ │ Force Scan Drives: K___________________________________ │ │ │ │ Never Scan Drives: IJ_________________________________ │ │ ┌────────────────┐ │ │ │ Report Options │ │ │ └────────────────┘ │ │ Detail?: Y Rpt Page Length: 59 │ │ │ │ Modified Rpt?: Y New File Rpt?: Y Missing Rpt?: Y │ │ │ │ Report Attrib Flag Changes?: Y │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - FootPrint File Path. - Enter a directory to save FootPrint .FPT files. - Every time you 'Create' or /SCAN a drive, FootPrint will put the results in this directory. If you specify a PC Name, another subdirectory will be created. - Report Path: - Enter an existing directory to save report files. - This directory can be changed before you create a report. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 11 - 3.2 - F - Configure FootPrint (Continued) - Default PC Name: - The name of your PC is added to the FootPrint File Path. Each different PC is saved in a unique directory. - Only Auditors should use PC Name. If PC name is blank, FootPrint files are saved in the FootPrint Path. - When configuring for Audits, leave this field blank. Enter a PC Name when you create a FootPrint file. - List Program Name: - I recommend LIST.COM by Vernon Buerg. He's done a very nice job. Authors Address: Vernon Buerg 139 White Oak Circle Petaluma, CA 94952 - I've included FPLIST.EXE with this release. It contains most of the functions you will need for Viewing and Searching the FootPrint Report. You may use FPLIST as a LIST.COM replacement. - Force Scan Drives: - Enter any additional drive letters you wish to have added to the FootPrint scan. - FootPrint uses a fairly conservative hard drive search routine. If you have networked, removeable, or other non-standard DOS drives, add them here. - If the drive is not available at scan time, a NOT READY error will be displayed. Use 'Cancel' or hit escape to bypass the scan of a 'NOT READY' drive. - Never Scan Drives: - If you wish to remove a drive from automatic scan, add the drive letter here. - Add the drive letter that consistently returns a 'NOT READY' error. The drive will be ignored during FootPrint's scan. - OUT of MEMORY errors can be fixed by adding a drive here. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 12 - 3.2 - F - Configure FootPrint (Continued) - Report Options: - The remainder of the configuration deals with report options. - Detail: - To conserve report space, Detail=N, may be chosen. - Detail=N only lists the filenames and directories that were modified, added, or missing. - Detail=Y is recommended. The report is larger, but contains much more useful information - Rpt Page Length: - This defaults to 59 lines per page, which is the setting for most laser printers. - If you have a dot-matrix printer, use 65 for page length. - You may use any page length up to 99. - Modified Report: - Defaults to 'Y' - Change to 'N' to skip modified file reporting. - New File Report - Defaults to 'Y' - Change to 'N' to skip new file reporting. - Missing Report. - Defaults to 'Y' - Change to 'N' to skip missing file report. - Report Attribute Flag Changes: - Defaults to 'Y' - Change to 'N' to ignore attribute flags when determining modified files. - Since many backup systems change the attribute flag, you may want to change this option to 'N' if too many files are listed with only an 'A' flag change. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 13 - 3.3 - C - Create a FootPrint File. - This option creates a footprint index file of all your hard drives. - Here is a screen snapshot: ┌────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Create A New FootPrint File │ │ │ │ │ │ FootPrt Path: C:\YC\_______________ │ │ │ │ PC Name: OLSEN___ │ │ │ │ FootPrt File: D930527A_ .FPT │ │ │ │ Press Enter to Process Scan │ │ Press ESCAPE to Abort │ └────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Used for Software FootPrints and Auditing, you hardly ever have to change these settings except as follows: - FootPrint Path: - This is the configuration path for storing .FPT files. - Normally, you do not need to change this field, just press enter to accept the configured FootPrint path. - If you enter a non-existing directory, FootPrint will ask if you want to create one. Type 'Y'. - FootPrint will not 'remember' changes to the path name. Use CONFIGURE to permanently change FootPrint Path. - Auditors should make sure this is a floppy drive. - PC Name: - This is the PC Name you configured. - Autitors should use a different PC name for each PC being audited. - Use PC Name ONLY for Auditing. A PC name is not required. - FootPrint File. - All footprint files end with .FPT, so that FootPrint can identify the files easily. - You may change the beginning of the filename to any name you wish. - If you are using Automatic Mode, I recommend using a filename format of DYYMMDDA - 'D' with year, month and day followed by a letter. This format is the only way you can be positive old footprint files are deleted properly. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 14 - 3.3 - C - Create a FootPrint File (Continued). - After verifying the path, PC name, and filename, press enter to begin the drive scan. - The drive scan shows you the status of each directory as it's being scanned. - If you receive a 'Drive Not Ready' error, you can either fix the error, or move the cursor to CANCEL to skip scan of the drive. The drive scan will continue without not ready drive. - When the scan finishes, each drive and directory scanned will be displayed for your information. If a drive is not included in the scan, use the configuration option to add it to 'Force Scan' drives. - An example of the results display follows: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ FootPrint File Created. Please Review │ │ Directory List Below. │ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ Scanned Directory List - Use Page Up, Page Down Keys C:\ C:\YC\TEMP\ C:\Z\ C:\Z\DOS6\ C:\Z\TEST\ C:\Z\UTL\ H:\ - You may scroll thru the directory list using the page up, page down, or cursor arrow keys. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 15 - 3.4 - D - Determine Drive Changes. - This options creates a FootPrint Report. - It has dual use: 1) To compare a previous FootPrint index to the current hard drive structure 2) To compare a previous FootPrint index to another previous FootPrint index, so you can see what changed in prior days or scans. - The Determine Drive Changes screen is displayed below: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ FootPrint - Determine Changes - Create/Print Report │ │ │ │ FootPrt Path: C:\FPT_______________________________ │ │ │ │ PC Name: OLSEN___ │ │ │ │ Report: C:\YC\HARDDRIV.RPT____________________│ │ │ │ │ │ Scan Drives?: Y N=Use FootPrt File │ │ instead of scan.│ │ Report Only Executables?: N Only exe com ovl bin.│ │ Create A New FootPrt File?: N If Scan Drives=N │ │ this is Ignored.│ │ Filename: D930527A .FPT │ │ Use Format: DYYMMDD(A-Z)│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Most of these input fields are preloaded with the proper information, so they don't have to be changed. - FootPrint Path: - Usually, the configured footprint path is correct. Just press enter to skip field. - AUDITORS should set this to a floppy drive. - PC Name: - The PC name that is configured will be displayed. You need not change the PC name. - Auditors should enter the correct PC name here. FootPrint will look for this directory on your floppy. - Report: - A default report name is preloaded. You may change the filename, or directory location if desired. - Scan Drives: - Reply 'Y' (Default) to scan the drives, and use the current drive status in the report. - Reply 'N' to use another footprint file instead of the current scan. - Auditors should reply 'N' so they can compare two footprint files. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 16 - 3.4 - D - Determine Drive Changes (Continued). - Report only Executables: - Default=N, show all types of files in the report. - Auditors should reply 'Y' to show only 'EXE COM OVL BIN' file changes. - Create a new FootPrint File: - Default=N. Will only process the report - Reply 'Y' only if you are scanning drives. A new FPT file will be created after the scan, just like you had run option 'C - Create FootPrint File'. - Filename: - Only important if you are creating a New FootPrint File. This is the name of the footprint file. Automatic mode users should name the file DYYMMDDA - 'D' followed by year, month, day, and any letter. This keeps the /SCAN cleanup in proper order. - Press enter to begin report process. You will be prompted with a yes/no question before overlaying files. - Now, select the FootPrint file to be used as input: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Select Base File Use Escape To Abort │ │ Base File Containing Old Drive Information. │ │ FootPrt File Date Time Size │ │ D930527A.FPT 93/05/27 12:56 49,082 │ │ D930527.FPT 93/05/27 05:50 47,778 │ │ D930526.FPT 93/05/26 06:10 52,406 │ │ D930525A.FPT 93/05/25 17:17 92,722 │ │ D930525.FPT 93/05/25 07:51 92,108 │ │ D930524.FPT 93/05/24 03:35 66,978 │ │ D930523.FPT 93/05/23 08:35 70,558 │ │ D930522.FPT 93/05/22 09:41 73,486 │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - This display contains all the footprint files in the footprint directory. - It is scrollable; use the up/down arrow keys or page up/page down keys. - Press enter on the highlighted file you wish to use for old drive information. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 17 - 3.4 - D - Determine Drive Changes (Continued). - If SCAN DRIVES=Y, a hard drive scan will progress. - If SCAN DRIVES=N, this will be displayed. ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Select Replacement For Scan File Use Escape To Abort │ │ This File Replaces 'Current' Scan Info on Report. │ │ FootPrt File Date Time Size │ │ D930527A.FPT 93/05/27 12:56 49,082 │ │ D930527.FPT 93/05/27 05:50 47,778 │ │ D930526.FPT 93/05/26 06:10 52,406 │ │ D930525A.FPT 93/05/25 17:17 92,722 │ │ D930525.FPT 93/05/25 07:51 92,108 │ │ D930524.FPT 93/05/24 03:35 66,978 │ │ D930523.FPT 93/05/23 08:35 70,558 │ │ D930522.FPT 93/05/22 09:41 73,486 │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - This panel is asking you to select a footprint file considered as 'current' on report. - Select a file that is LATER than the base file you selected earlier, or wrong information will be reported. - Once the files are selected, a drive scan will be performed. The scan will be sorted, and the report will be created. - Once the report is created, you will be asked to press enter to view the report, if you have configured a list program. Otherwise, you will return to the main panel. In either case, the report will be saved in the path you specified. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 18 - 3.5 - E - Erase FootPrint Files. - The following is displayed when you choose erase: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Press 'E' To Erase File. Use Escape To Abort │ │ │ │ FootPrt File Date Time Size │ │ D930527A.FPT 93/05/27 12:56 49,082 │ │ D930527.FPT 93/05/27 05:50 47,778 │ │ D930526.FPT 93/05/26 06:10 52,406 │ │ D930525A.FPT 93/05/25 17:17 92,722 │ │ D930525.FPT 93/05/25 07:51 92,108 │ │ D930524.FPT 93/05/24 03:35 66,978 │ │ D930523.FPT 93/05/23 08:35 70,558 │ │ D930522.FPT 93/05/22 09:41 73,486 │ │ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Move the cursor to the file you want to erase, and press 'E' to erase the file. - Reply 'Y' or 'N' to the erase safety prompt. FootPrint User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 19 - A - Appendix - I'd like to take the time to thank each one of you BETA testers for QuickDir and FootPrint. - Thanks again, John. You keep on thinking, I keep on coding. - Also, thanks again to my wife, who's patience and love make these products possible. - And again, Thanks to the One who loves. I never thought I'd make it this far, but He made me "more than an overcomer".