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- Locare 1.0 Documentation
-
- Locare was (and will always be) written by Raymond Lau.
- Copyright 1987, Raymond Lau.
- Portions copyright 1986, THINK Technologies, Inc.
-
- June 3,1987
-
-
- Locare is a lost file finder FKEY patterned after PCPC's Eureka! Currently,
- that's all it does. In the near future (depending on response), features
- such as displaying info on the files found, deleting the file, etc. will be
- added. (Maybe even a mini disk dir.) Well, I WOULD like to hear ideas.
- (As a reminder, I left quite a tad of white space to the right.) Features
- of Locare over other file finders are that:
-
-
- It's a FKEY.
- i. No need to waste a valuable DA slot.
- ii. No need to move the mouse to find a file...EVER.
- iii. It can be invoked on top of dialogs (like the "mini Finder")
-
- IMPORTANT: USE ONLY WITH A HFS EQUIPPED SYSTEM. IF YOU RUN IT ON A MFS
- SYSTEM (128K OR 512K W/O HD 20 FILE), IT *WILL* RESULT IN A SYSTEM ERROR.
- Be forewarned!
-
-
-
- Installation:
-
-
- To install Locare, use FKEY Mgr, FKEY Installer or a resource editor. I
- suggest the use of FKEY Mgr since it's as easy to use as Apple's Font/DA
- Mover.
- Locare comes set as FKEY number 5, however, it may be renumbered at will.
-
-
- Operation:
-
- After reading the info box, type in a part of the name of the file you are
- searching for. Locare will search for all files containing what you typed
- and display them one by one with each click of the "Find!" button. If
- you wish to limit the match to the start or end of the file name, click on
- the appropriate button. Locare will default to the first mounted volume,
- which is usually the hard disk you booted up with (assuming you are using a
- hd). If you wish to search on a separate volume, click on the drive
- button. You ARE allowed to search an ejected ("Offline") volume, but you
- will be prompted to insert that disk. You may cancel such a request by
- typing command-period.
-
- Keyboard Shortcuts:
-
- Return key is the same as clicking on the Find! button.
- Tab key is the same as clicking on the Drive button.
- Command-period is the same as closing Locare except when you are prompted
- for a disk, in which case, it will abort the search then.
-
-
- Known bugs:
-
- [None yet]
-
- Planned additions:
-
- Info on files found.
- Option to delete/rename files found.
- Possibly a miniature disk directory display.
- Possibly a list of files found.
- A search all mounted volumes.
- A search all online volumes.
-
- I do not plan to add wildcard capabilities...personally I don't see any need
- for it. If you differ with me on this, tell me...
-
- Your comments on these ideas and your suggestions are welcomed (as are
- bug reports...after all, nothing is bug free.)
-
-
- Distribution:
-
- Until July 10,1987, Locare may be freely distributed as long as this doc
- file accompanies it. (Locare will cease to function after 7/31).
-
- Usage/Shareware:
-
- You may try this version of Locare out for a period of two weeks. If you
- decide that you like it or find it useful, send the author (that's me I
- hope!) $10 with a disk and a self addressed stamped envelop for the latest
- version. (It'll get back to you before the trial version expires if enough
- time for mail delivery exists. I just MAY detain sending it until that
- last addition/fix is in though). Or send $15 and I'll you a s/s disk.
- Any customer of any of my previous products is entitled to a $3 discount.
-
- All updates are available for free if you send a disk and sase. Or send
- $5... All major updates will be accompanied by a public release of an
- older version. I will mainly depend on this as the means of spreading the
- word. However, if I find that you've missed a major update (or a few
- minor updates), I WILL send you a reminder letter.
-
- Remember, I need you to make this method of distribution work. As long as
- there's some response, I will support the product whenever I can see a
- possible improvement or whenever a reasonable one is suggested. If there
- is no response, I'd assume no one finds such a product useful. If you find
- it useful, register. If not, don't. Don't wait for someone else to do it.
- (That wait will last until eternity.)
-
-
- Raymond Lau
- 100-04 70 Ave.
- Forest Hills, NY 11375
-
- (Note: DON'T SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL!)
-
-
- GEnie:RAYLAU
- CIS:76174,2617
- Delphi: RAYMONDLAU