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'030 Register
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'031 license
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

QIC-BAT is Copyright (c) 1993 by Douglas R. East, all Rights Reserved.
Shareware copies of QIC-BAT may be freely distributed subject to the
restrictions detailed in the file VENDOR.DOC.  Registered copies of
QIC-BAT are not to be copied or distributed, except as provided for in
the License Agreement accompanying the registered version.


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Use of this product constitutes your acceptance of the terms and
conditions and your agreement to abide by them.

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FOR A PERIOD UP TO 30 DAYS IN ORDER TO EVALUATE ITS SUITABILITY TO YOUR
NEEDS.  AFTER THE EVALUATION PERIOD YOU MUST EITHER REGISTER WITH THE
AUTHOR OR CEASE USING THE SOFTWARE.  YOU MAY USE THE SOFTWARE ON A
SINGLE PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM AND MAKE AS MANY COPIES AS NEEDED FOR
BACKUP AND ARCHIVAL.  YOU MAY ALSO DISTRIBUTE THE SOFTWARE, UNMODIFIED,
IN ITS ENTIRETY, TO OTHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN EVALUATING THE
SOFTWARE.  YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ALTER, TRANSLATE, DISASSEMBLE, DECOMPILE,
OR LEASE THE SOFTWARE OR THE REFERENCE MANUAL.  THE LICENSE IS EFFECTIVE
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Site Licenses are available for those wishing to use QIC-BAT on several
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THE AUTHOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE,
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SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM.  THE PERSON USING THE
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SOFTWARE.


Douglas East, 3431 Florida Dr., Loveland, CO 80538

'032 vendor info
INFORMATION FOR THOSE WISHING TO DISTRIBUTE QIC-BAT.


Restrictions:


Shareware versions of QIC-BAT may be freely distributed, subject to the
following restrictions:

QIC-BAT must be distributed without modification.

Please use the self-extracting file QB12.EXE for distribution.

 QB12.EXE contains the following eight files:

   QICBAT.EXE     Main program

   QICBAT.HLP     On-line help file

   QICBAT.DOC     Instruction manual

   REGISTER.DOC   Registration information

   VENDOR.DOC     Disk Vendor information

   LICENSE.DOC    License information

   QICT1.EXE      batch file utility

   QICT2.EXE      batch file utility


Any for-profit organization that wishes to distribute QIC-BAT must
disclose somewhere in their literature that:


1. The fee paid by their customer is a distribution fee, and does
not cover the cost of the program itself.

2. A registration fee paid to the Author is required if a program
is used beyond the evaluation period.


QIC-BAT is not to be packaged with another product or used as an
incentive to purchase another product without the explicit consent
of the Author.

********************************************************************

 Notes to BBS Sysops:

Please post QIC-BAT using the following keywords:

TAPE BACKUP QICBAT CMS COLORADO BATCH

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 Suggested single line caption:


Batch file generator for tape backup: CMS version

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 Suggested short caption:


Batch file generator for CMS tape backup units.

Multi-drive backups, Tag file generator, scheduler support.

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 Suggested long caption:


QIC-BAT is a batch file generator for CMS tape backup units.  It's the
easy way to launch your backups.  Unleashes the real power of your
backup software.  Multi-drive backups, Tag file generator, full mouse
support, scheduler support, group-drive feature, batch file verification
reports and much more!

*******************************************************************

  Name:          QIC-BAT Batch file generator for CMS tape drives

 Version:       1.2

 Category:      Backup Utilities

 Registration:  $20 (tech support, upgrade notices) S&H $3, $6 intl

 Registered users also receive the Windows version of QIC-BAT.

 Requirements:  512K RAM, DOS 2.1 or above to create batch files

 Note: Batch files run only with CMS backup software

 Author:        Douglas R. East (ASP MEMBER)

 Address:       3431 Florida Dr., Loveland, CO 80538

 Telephone:     [phone], QIC-BAT BBS 303-663-5507
                COMPUSERVE 72673,357
'033 shareware
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WHAT IS SHAREWARE?


QIC-BAT is distributed as "Shareware"  and is provided at no
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of software but rather a method of software distribution.
Shareware is the ultimate "try before you buy" product.


Shareware has been very successful in providing personal computer
users with quality software without high prices, while providing
incentives for programmers to continue to develop new products.


If you find QIC-BAT useful and you continue to use the
program after a reasonable trial period, you are expected to
make a registration payment of $20.00.


Thanks for trying QIC-BAT.

Doug East

'000 overview
The best way to backup up your hard drive is to launch your tape drive
software using a batch file.  A batch file can be used over and over again
by executing a single command.  Writing these batch files by hand
can be time consuming, tedious and very prone to error.


QIC-BAT generates these batch files for you with just a few clicks
of the mouse.  QIC-BAT is quick, very easy to use and creates error
free batch files.  Major features include:

* Multi-Drive Backups                * Group Drive Feature

* Verification of Batch Files        * Distributed Help Buttons

* Tag File Generator                 * File Browsing Features

* Prevents Incompatible Options      * Multi User Levels

* Modify Batch File Feature          * Flexible entry of Dates

* Scheduler Support                  * Automatic Volume Titles

* Windows Style Interface            * Full Mouse Support


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> See QICBAT.DOC for Tutorial <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
'001 frmfirst
USER LEVELS


The user level determines the number of options available to the user.


BEGINNING -  This choice allows you to easily backup your hard drive
without being concerned about some of the more technical aspects
of the backup process.  Any options not available will be shown in half
intensity.  This allows you to see what options are missing and helps you
decide if you need to be in the advanced user level.


ADVANCED - This choice allows you access to all of the options available
in QIC-BAT.
'002  Drives
SELECTING DRIVES FOR BACKUP


This screen is used to select the drives to be included in your backup.
Only valid drives for your computer are initially highlighted.
The remaining drives are shown in half intensity.  If your computer has
only one logical drive (drive C) then it will be preselected.


SELECT/CLEAR ALL - This is a toggle button.  Select it once and all drives
that are highlighted will be marked for backup.  Select it again and all
highlighted drives will be cleared.


SHOW ALL?(SHOW JUST YOURS?) - Highlights all drives (C through Z).  Selecting
this button a second time highlights only those drives valid to your
computer.  The ability to select drives that are not valid to your
computer allows you to create a batch file for another computer that
may have different drive letters.


PREVIOUS - Takes you back to the first program screen to Modify a batch
file, Verify a batch file, Create a new batch file or select a different
 user level.


OK - Saves your selections and takes you to the main option selection screen.
'003  hlplist on ezbackup form
DRIVE LIST BOX


The drives you selected for backup on the previous screen now appear in
the drive list box.  The options shown on this screen apply to the drive
that is currently highlighted in this list.


When first entering this screen, each drive in the list is flagged
as (Defaults).  This indicates that all backup options for this drive
have been set to their default value.  As soon as you change any option
on the screen the drive flag becomes (Changed).  The drive will once
again be flagged as (Defaults) if all changes are returned to their
original setting.  A third flag (Tagfile) appears whenever a tag file
has been specified for this drive.


If several drives have been gathered together using the "Group" feature
then the single designation [Group] replaces all of the drive
designations that are included in the group.


SET GROUP OF DRIVES - This button brings up another screen that allows
you to designate a "group" of drives.  Once the "group" has been defined
it is then treated as just another drive.  However, every drive included
in the group will then have the same options.  This is especially handy
for creating batch files for network drives.
'004  hlpentire
SELECTING PATH AND FILE TYPE


This section of the screen determines which files on your hard drive
you wish to make available for inclusion in the backup.  Some of these
files may later be filtered out by other backup options such as
"modified only" or by a date filter.  However, only this group of files
will be considered by those options.


CHANGE PATH/FILE TYPE - This button brings up another screen that allows
you to change the starting path and the file type.  The default for the
starting path is "\".  This starts the path at the root directory for a
full backup.


INCLUDE SUBDIRECTORIES? - Checking this option will direct the backup to
include all subdirectories that are below the directory specified in the
starting path.  This option needs to be selected in order to perform a
full backup.



'005  hlpcomment
AUTOCOMMENT FOR TAPE VOLUME TITLE


Each backup session that is written to the tape creates what is called a
tape volume.  You can have many volumes on one tape.  For a multi-drive
backup each drive is written to a different volume.  These volumes are
identified on the tape by a comment line or volume title.  This title
is the only way to identify one volume from another.


QIC-BAT generates the volume titles for you.  It gathers the important
information about your backup and creates a volume title made up of
this information.  Later when viewing the volumes on tape you will
know what batch file created the backup, if it was a full or partial
backup, if it was a "modified only" backup and so on.


EDIT COMMENT - Allows you to override the automatic volume title and enter
one of your own.


Contents of Auto-generated Volume Title:


1. Name of batch file            2. Modified Only (Mod) or

                                    All Files (All)


3. Full Backup (Full)* or        4. Drive backed up (C_Drv)

   Partial Backup (Partial)


5. Includes Subdirectories (+)   6. Reset Archive Bit (Arc)


* Full backup is defined as a path starting at the root directory, including
all files (*.*) and including subdirectories.
'006  hlpappend
APPEND OR OVERWRITE TAPE


This pair of option buttons determines whether or not the tape is
erased just prior to your backup.  Only one choice can be made with
option buttons.  As soon as one button is selected, the other button(s)
are de-selected.


APPEND TO THE TAPE? - Adds your backup to backup volumes already on the
tape.


OVERWRITE THE TAPE? - Causes the tape to be erased before your
backup is added to the tape.


Note: Overwriting the tape is only valid for the first drive in a
multi-drive backup.  Otherwise, each drive backed up would erase the
backup of previous drives of the same multi-drive backup.


QIC-BAT displays a warning message and prevents this option
from being set for any drive other than the first drive.
'007  hlpmod
MODIFIED ONLY OR ALL FILES


This pair of option buttons determines whether all files in your
selected path are backed up or just the ones that have changed since
a previous backup (see note 1).  Only one choice can be made with option
buttons.  As soon as one button is selected, the other button(s) are
de-selected.


MODIFIED ONLY FILES? - This option includes only those files in your
selected path that have changed or have been created since the archive bit
was reset by a previous backup (see note 1).  Selecting this option
also inserts (Mod) in the comment line.


ALL-FILES? - This option will backup all files in your selected path
without regard to when they were backed up previously.  Selecting this
option also inserts the letters "All" in the comment line.


Note 1: "Previous backup" is used rather than "last backup" since
your "last backup" may not have reset the archive bit.


'008  hlp compress
FILE ARCHIVE BIT/COMPRESSION/AUTO COMPARE


This group of options doesn't control what files are backed up but rather
what actions the backup program takes during the backup.  For most
backups these options can be left at the default value.


RESET ARCHIVE BIT? - Each time a file is changed or a new file is added to
your hard disk the archive bit (or archive flag) is set by DOS.  This bit
(or flag) indicates that this file has not been backed up.  Therefore,
when the file is backed up this flag is normally reset to indicate that
a backup copy of the file has been made.  Resetting the archive bit will
have no effect on the current backup. However, it will effect what
files are backed up on your next "modified only" backup.


COMPRESS FILES? - This option determines if files will be compressed before
being written to the tape.  Compression is transparent to the user and makes
much more efficient use of your tapes.


SAVE SPACE? - Only available when "compress files?" is checked.  It
gives you the greatest compression ratio but takes longer than "save time".


SAVE TIME? - Only available if "compress files?" is checked.  It
provides a lesser compression ratio but saves time during the backup.


AUTO COMPARE? - This option instructs the backup software to perform an
automatic comparison immediately following the backup.  Files just
written to tape are compared to those same files on the hard disk.
This provides the best confidence level but doubles your backup time.
'009 miscopts
TAPE LINKING/SHOW NAMES/SET CMS DEFAULTS/486 CACHE


This section of the screen controls several miscellaneous options
available to your backup.  The default values should suffice
for most backup situations.


TURN OFF TAPE LINKING QUESTION? - If your backup (uncompressed) is
larger than the capacity of one tape then the backup software will
interrupt the backup process and ask if you wish to use more than
one tape (tape linking) during your backup.


If you have selected "Compress Files" this question may be irrelevant
and in fact cause what you thought was going to be an unattended backup
to be interrupted by this question.  Unless you are available at the keyboard
to answer this question it will wait forever and your backup never
performed.


SHOW FILE NAMES ON SCREEN? - This option simply controls whether or not
the file names that are being backed up are also shown on the screen.
Normally, showing the files on the screen is a good practice in order to
check on the progress of the backup.


UDPDATE DEFAULTS? - Selecting this option causes the file TAPE.CFG
to be updated by the option selections in your batch file.  The update
of course would not occur until you run the batch file.  TAPE.CFG is
a configuration file and a part of your backup software not QIC-BAT.


QIC-BAT never depends on the contents of TAPE.CFG.  All option switches
are included in the batch files that QIC-BAT creates whether they are
turned on or off.  This precludes the need to know the contents of
TAPE.CFG.


DISABLE 486 CACHE? - When selected this option disables the high
speed system cache memory found on 486 (or higher) processors during
your backup.  On some systems this cache memory is suspected of
causing problems during backups.


Caution: This option was added to the CMS backup software starting at
version 3.03.  If you include this option in your batch file
and then run the batch file with software versions prior to version 3.03
the software will immediately return you to the DOS prompt and the
backup will not be performed.
'010 Specify Tag File
SPECIFY TAG FILE


This button brings up another screen that allows you to specify a file name
for a tag file and alternatively create your own tag file using QIC-BAT's
tag file generator.


A "tag file" is an ASCII file containing a list of paths, file specifications,
and the names of specific files to either include or exclude in your backup.
'011 Error file name
ERROR FILE NAME


During the backup process any errors that occur will be written to an error
file if one is specified.  QIC-BAT automatically specifies an error file
name for each drive involved in your backup.  The name of the file will be
BATNAME.?LG where BATNAME is the name of your batch file and "?" is the
drive letter.


EDIT ERROR FILE NAME - This button brings up another screen that allows you
to enter your own error file name.  All file names entered throughout
QIC-BAT are checked for proper syntax.
'012 date filter
This button brings up another screen that allows you to enter a date filter.
Your backup will then include only those files that were created on or
after this date.


QIC-BAT provides a very flexible date entry routine.  You can enter dates
in several different formats.  Each format is then converted into the
proper format required by the backup software.  Only valid dates are
accepted.  I.e., 2/29/93 would not be accepted.
'013 password
PASSWORD PROTECTION


This button brings up another screen that allows you to enter a password.
This password is stored on the tape along with the files you backed up.
The password will be required later in order to restore any files from
the tape volume created by your batch file.
'014 Verify batch file in the displayit form
VERIFY BATCH FILE PRIOR TO SAVING


This button produces a verification report.  The report lists each line
in your batch file and provides an English description for each
command.


The report is initially printed to the screen
with options to send the report to a printer or to a file.


The verification report produced with this button verifies the batch file
that you just created and have yet to save.  A similar button is
available on the opening screen of QIC-BAT that allows you to produce
a verification report for a previously saved batch file.
'015 save file and exit
SAVE FILE AND EXIT


This button saves the batch file you have just created and exits the
program.  If you selected to use this batch file with Scheduler then
a second copy of the batch file will also be saved using a file name
compatible with Scheduler.
'016 Scheduler
SCHEDULER SUPPORT


This screen allows you to select a line number for use with the Scheduler
feature of the CMS backup software.  The Scheduler allows you to
schedule up to eight different times for which you may want to perform an
unattended backup.


The eight time slots are numbered 1 through 8.  A batch file with a
compatible file name will be executed at the appropriate time if
Scheduler is loaded and the batch file exists.


Simply select a Scheduler line number and click "OK".  Once you have
defined your batch file and elect to save it at the end of the program
a 2nd copy will also be saved with an appropriate file name ready to
be used by Scheduler.


The file naming convention for Scheduler is BATCH_?.BAT where "?" is
the line number (1 through 8) of the Scheduler.
'017 Make new batch file
MAKE A NEW BATCH FILE


Choose this button if you wish to create a new backup batch file.


Several screens follow this choice, including:


* File name selection

* Drive selection

* Selection of backup options

* Display of completed batch file
'018 Modify a batch file
MODIFY A BATCH FILE


This button prompts you for the name of an existing batch file.  If the
selected file was created in QIC-BAT it will be loaded.


All drives and options in QIC-BAT will be preset to match the
contents of the file.  After changes are made,
it is then re-saved to the same file name.


Great for making small changes without having to start all over.
'019 verify batch file first screen
VERIFY A SAVED BATCH FILE


This button produces a verification report.  The report lists each line
in your batch file and provides an English description for each
command.


The report is initially printed to the screen
with options to send the report to a printer or to a file.


The verification report produced with this button verifies a
previously saved batch file.  A similar button is available at the
end the program which allows you to verify a newly created batch
file just prior to saving it.
'020 Group
SETTING A GROUP OF DRIVES


The purpose of this screen is to designate a "group" of drives from
the list of drives you selected for your multi-drive backup.  Once a
group drive has been defined then all drives contained in the group
will have the same parameters as the group.


To designate the group simply move any (or all) of the drives listed in
the "Individual Drives" list box on the left of the screen to the
"Drives in Group" list on the right.  All drives remaining in the right
hand box when exiting the screen with "OK" will be included in the group.


MOVE ALL DRIVES INTO GROUP ==> - Selecting this button will cause all
drives listed in the left hand box to be moved into the right hand box,
"Drives in Group".  This button is not visible when the left hand box
is empty.


MOVE SELECTED DRIVE INTO GROUP ==> - Only the highlighted drive in the
left-hand box, "Individual Drives" will be moved to the right-hand box,
"Drives in Group", when this button is selected.  This button is not
visible when the left-hand box is empty.


<== MOVE ALL DRIVES OUT OF GROUP -  Selecting this button will cause all
drives listed in the right hand box to be moved into the left hand box,
"Individual Drives".  This button is not visible when the right hand box
is empty.


<== MOVE SELECTED DRIVE OUT OF GROUP - Only the highlighted drive in the
right hand box, "Drives in Group" will be moved to the left hand box,
"Individual Drives", when this button is selected.  This button is not
visible when the right hand box is empty.


OK - Exits the screen and returns to the main options selection screen.
The designation [Group] will appear in the list of the drives in the
upper left hand corner of that screen if the group is not empty.  All
drives contained in the group will no longer be shown in the list.
'021 Date Box
ENTERING DATES


This screen is used to enter a date.


The CMS backup software only accepts dates in the MM-DD-YYYY format.
QIC-BAT however, allows you to enter dates in a variety
formats.  No matter which format you use it will be converted to
the MM-DD-YYYY format for inclusion in your batch file.


Examples of valid formats include:

  January 1, 1993

  1/1/93

  1-1-93

  1 Jan 1993



All dates are checked for validity.  For example:  2/29/93, 6/31/93 or
31/12/93 would not be accepted.  Valid date range is from January 1, 1980
to December 31, 2078.


TODAY - This handy button automatically enters today's date based on
the computer's system clock.


(- 1 DAY) - This button automatically subtracts one day from the date
showing in the date entry box.


(+ 1 DAY) - This button automatically adds one day from the date showing
in the date entry box.


OK - Causes the date in the date box to be checked for validity.  If
the date is valid you are returned to the miscellaneous options screen
where the date is displayed.


CANCEL - Returns to the miscellaneous options screen without saving
a new date.


Note:  The backup software does not allow a date filter to coexist with
the "modified only" option.  QIC-BAT will monitor this incompatibility
for you.  If you attempt to select a date filter when you have already
selected "modified only" (or vice versa) a warning box will appear with
options to solve the problem.
'122 combox tag list
ENTERING A TAG FILE NAME


This screen provides a place to enter the name of a tag file or to load
QIC-BAT's Tag File Generator.


OK - Causes the tag file name in the Tag File box to be checked for validity.
If the filename is valid you are returned to the miscellaneous options screen
where the name of the tag file is displayed.


CANCEL - Returns to the miscellaneous options screen without saving
a new tag file name.


TEMPLIST.TAG - Selecting this button automatically enters the tag file name
generated by the CMS backup software after having done a selective backup.


CREATE/MODIFY TAG FILE - This button displays QIC-BAT's TAG FILE
GENERATOR.  If you are creating a new tag file then the tag file list
will be blank when the screen appears.  However, if this drive had a tag
file associated with it previously then the tag file list will contain
that information.
'222 combox error file ENTERING AN ERROR FILE NAME

This screen provides a place to edit the Error File name that was
automatically generated by QIC-BAT for this drive.


In most cases it will not be necessary to change the Error File name.
If the name is left blank then no Error File will be included in the
batch file for this drive.


OK - Causes the Error File in the Error File box to be checked for validity.
If the filename is valid you are returned to the miscellaneous options screen
where the name of the Error File is displayed.


CANCEL - Returns to the miscellaneous options screen without saving
a new Error File name.


DEFAULT - If you make a change to the Error File name and then wish to
return back to the default Error File name generated by QIC-BAT simply
select this button.
'322 combox password
ENTERING A PASSWORD


This screen provides a place to enter a Password for the tape volume that
will be created for this drive when your batch file is run.  If you use
a Password then it will be required again when you attempt to restore
from the password protected volume.


Passwords are limited to eight characters.


OK - Causes the Password in the Password box to be checked for validity.
If the Password is valid you are returned to the miscellaneous options screen
where the Password is displayed.


CANCEL - Returns to the miscellaneous options screen without saving
a new Password.
'422 combox for edit comment screen
This screen provides a place to edit the volume title that was
automatically generated by QIC-BAT for this drive.  The volume title
is limited to 44 characters.


In most cases it will not be necessary to change the volume title.
If the comment is left blank then no volume title will be included
in the batch file for this drive.


OK - Causes the volume title to be checked for validity.
If it is valid you are returned to the main options screen
where the volume title is displayed.


CANCEL - Returns to the main options screen without saving
a new volume title.


DEFAULT - If you make a change to the volume title and then wish to
return it back to the default generated by QIC-BAT simply
select this button.






'123 filebox new batch file
SELECTING A NAME FOR A NEW BATCH FILE


This screen is provided to enter or select a filename for the new batch file
you are creating.


You can enter a valid DOS filename with or without the '.BAT' extension.
If no extension is given then '.BAT' is automatically
appended.  QIC-BAT provides a warning if the file already exists and
gives you a choice to Overwrite it or not.


Double clicking (or pressing Return) in the File List Box will both
select the file and execute the OK button.  Also pressing any key
(A to Z) while in the File List Box while cause the File List Box
to advance to the first file starting with the letter pressed.


OK - Saves the filename selected and exits the screen.


CANCEL - Closes the screen and returns to the opening screen.  No filename
is saved.


[ ] USE BATCH FILE WITH SCHEDULER - Check this box if you intend to use this
batch file with the CMS Scheduler feature.


If you select to use this batch file with Scheduler then
a second copy of the batch file will be saved at the end of the program
using a file name compatible with Scheduler.
'223 filebox modify batch file
SELECTING A BATCH FILE TO MODIFY


This screen is provided to select an existing batch file that
you would like to modify.


The batch file must have been created in QIC-BAT and not modified
outside of QIC-BAT.  Only batch files created in QIC-BAT are allowed
in order to protect the integrity of any batch files you may have
written on your own.


You can enter a valid DOS filename with or without the '.BAT' extension.
If no extension is given then '.BAT' is automatically appended.  QIC-BAT
will warn you if the file does not exist.


Double clicking (or pressing Return) in the File List Box will both
select the file and execute the OK button.  Also pressing any key
(A to Z) while in the File List Box while cause the File List Box
to advance to the first file starting with the letter pressed.


OK - Retrieves the batch file selected and exits the screen.


CANCEL - Closes the screen and returns to the opening screen.


[ ] USE BATCH FILE WITH SCHEDULER - Check this box if you intend to use this
batch file with the CMS Scheduler feature.


If you select to use this batch file with Scheduler then
a second copy of the batch file will be saved at the end of the program
using a file name compatible with Scheduler.
'323 filebox verify batch file
SELECTING A BATCH FILE TO VERIFY


This screen is provided to select an existing batch file that
you would like to verify.


The batch file must have been created in QIC-BAT and not modified
outside of QIC-BAT.  Only batch files created in QIC-BAT are allowed
in order to protect the integrity of any batch files you may have
written on your own.


You can enter a valid DOS filename with or without the '.BAT' extension.
If no extension is given then '.BAT' is automatically appended.  QIC-BAT
will warn you if the file does not exist.


Double clicking (or pressing Return) in the File List Box will both
select the file and execute the OK button.  Also pressing any key
(A to Z) while in the File List Box while cause the File List Box
to advance to the first file starting with the letter pressed.


OK - Retrieves the batch file selected and displays the verification
screen.


CANCEL - Closes the screen and returns to the opening screen.
'024 tag file
CREATING A TAG FILE


This screen provides a quick and efficient method of generating a tag file
list for each drive in your backup.


The tag file can contain a list of paths and file names to include
in your backup.  You can also exclude files that have been included
in previous lines in the tag file.


To create a tag file first select a path from the Directories list box and
then select a file name from the Files list box.  The path and file name
will appear in the appropriate text box.


Note: Selecting paths from the Directory list is very 'Windows Like'.
Double clicking (or pressing Return) on a directory changes the
current directory to that directory.  Also pressing any key from
(A to Z) will cause the directory list to advance to the first
subdirectory in the current directory starting with that letter.  This
feature also works in the File List Box.


Also Note: It is not necessary to use the browsing features.  You can enter
a path and a file name manually or edit the selections made from
the Directory and File list boxes.  This is especially handy if you are
creating a batch file for use on another computer.


Once you have selected a path and a file name then you must decide if you
want to Include or Exclude your Path/File Name in the Tag List.  Either
choice will display the next screen which gives you the opportunity to
select any additional options for this Path/File Name.


The Exclude button will be disabled any time the Tag List is empty since
you can't exclude anything until something has been included.


Once you have at least one line in the Tag List then you can remove any
lines in the Tag List by selecting the EDIT button.


INCLUDE PATH/FILE - Selecting this button will mark your selection for
inclusion and display the Tag Parameters screen.


EXCLUDE PATH/FILE - Selecting this button will mark your selection for
exclusion and display the Tag Parameters screen.


EXAMPLES - Selecting this button brings up a help screen that provides
several examples of both valid and non-valid tag files.  If the concept
of using tag files is new to you, then studying these examples should
help remove the mystery.


EDIT - Selecting this button will display a small editing screen which
will allow you to remove any lines already in the Tag List.  Selecting
EDIT when the Tag List is empty will cause an error message to appear.


REMOVE - This button will appear only after selecting the EDIT button.
Selecting this button will cause any highlighted line in the Tag List
to be removed.


UNDO - This button will appear only after selecting the EDIT button and only
immediately after having removed a line from the Tag List.  Selecting this
button will reinstate the line that was just removed.


END EDIT -  This button will appear only after selecting the EDIT button.
Selecting this button will remove the editing screen and allow you to
select additional Path/File Names.
'025 TagParms
ADDING OPTIONS TO A TAG FILE LINE


This screen provides a convenient method for appending additional file
selection parameters to your Path/File Name.  After you make your selections,
if any, then select the ADD TO TAG FILE button to place this line in Tag
List.  QIC-BAT will check your entry for validity and report any errors
along with suggested fixes before it is added to the Tag List.


Note: Included lines will be added to the top of the Tag List while Excluded
lines will be added to the bottom of the list.


MODIFIED ONLY? - Selecting this button will append a /M to your entry thereby
including only files that have been modified since your last backup
in this backup.


INCLUDE SUBDIRS? - Selecting this button will append a /S to your entry
thereby including any files that match your Path/File Name in lower
subdirectories also.


BEGINNING DATE - Selecting this button displays the date entry screen
allowing you to enter a date filter that will include only those files
having a date (on or after) the date you enter.  Using a beginning date
in conjunction with an ending date allows you specify a range of dates.


ENDING DATE - Selecting this button displays the date entry screen
allowing you to enter a date filter that will include only those files
having a date (on or before) the date you enter.  Using an ending date
in conjunction with a beginning date allows you specify a range of dates.


ADD TO TAG FILE - Selecting this button causes your selected Path/File Name,
along with any additional selection parameters added in this screen, to be
added to the Tag List.  Your selections will be checked for validity and
if valid you will be returned to the main Tag File screen.


CANCEL - Selecting this button returns you back to the main Tag File
screen without saving any selections made in this screen.
'026 Tag File examples
TAG FILE EXAMPLES


C:\WINDOWS\*.* /S


This tag file will include all files in the WINDOWS subdirectory and all
files in the subdirectories attached to it.


Note: This would not have required a tag file since you can specify one
path and one file type in the main batch file.



C:\WINDOWS\*.* /S

C:\EXCEL\*.* /S


This tag file will include all files in the WINDOWS subdirectory and all
files in the subdirectories attached to it.

It will also include all files in the EXCEL subdirectory and all
files in the subdirectories attached to it.


Note: This scenario does require a tag file since there are two paths
and file types specified.



C:\*.* /S

C:\WINDOWS\*.* /X/S


This tag file will include all files in the ROOT directory
and all files in lower subdirectories attached to the ROOT.

However all files in the WINDOWS subdirectory and all files in the
subdirectories attached to it will be excluded from the backup.


Note: This scenario does require a tag file since you cannot exclude
files in the main batch file.


C:\*.* /D:4-01-93/E:4-30-93/M/S


This tag file will include all files in the root directory and all files
in lower subdirectories attached the root that have been modified since
the last backup and have file dates during the month of April, 1993.


Note: This scenario requires a tag file for two reasons.
First of all you cannot specify an ending date in the main batch file.
Secondly date filters and 'Modified Only' are incompatible options in
the main batch file.


C:\WINDOWS\*.* /S

C:\EXCEL\*.* /S

C:\*.EXE /X     **NOT VALID**


This tag file is NOT VALID.  The first two lines include all files in
the WINDOWS and EXCEL directories and any files in subdirectories attached
to them.  However, the third line is not valid since it attempts to
exclude a path and files that have not been included.  QIC-BAT would flag
this entry as invalid and suggest that by adding a /S (include subdirs) it
would be valid.  Adding a /S would make it valid since it would then
exclude all EXE files included by the first two lines in the tag file.


C:\*.*

C:\WINDOWS\*.*

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\*.TMP /X   **NOT VALID**


This tag file is NOT VALID.  The first two lines include files in the root
directory and files in the WINDOWS directory.  However, the third line
is not valid since it attempts to exclude a path and files that have not
been included.  QIC-BAT would flag this entry as invalid and suggest that
by adding a /S (include subdirs) to either of the first two lines it would
be valid.  Adding a /S to either or both of the first two lines would cause
the WINDOWS/SYSTEM subdirectory to be included and therefore the TMP files
could then be excluded.
'End of Documents