Pointing the mouse to the cabinet you want is the most effective method
of selecting a cabinet, but there are some other methods. The combo box
that displays the currently active cabinet also displays a list of all
cabinet names when the arrow button is clicked. Selecting a cabinet name
from the drop-down list will make that cabinet active. In addition, the
arrow keys on your keyboard will move you in the direction indicated on
the key.
Cabinet Colors
You may change the settings to display colors of your own choice. To
change the cabinet color:
1. Activate the cabinet you want changed (if it is not already active).
2. Press the Cab Color button or the F2 key. The cabinet will change
color. Press the button again and you will change the cabinet to yet a
different color.
Cabinet Labels
Cabinet labels are treated in the same manner as the manual system and
can be changed at any time.
1. Make the cabinet you want to label active (if it is not already
active).
2. Press the Label button or the F6 key. The cabinet label screen will
appear.
3. Type in the new label and press the Ok button when finished. The
cabinet will reflect the new label.
Opening Cabinets
To open a cabinet, make the cabinet active (if not already active) and
click on it again or press the Enter key. The cabinet will open and the
cabinet contents will be displayed (folders).
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Selecting Folders
A single click on a folder tab will make a folder active. To get a
folder that isn't displayed, use the A and Z buttons located in the
status bar to move one folder left or right. You may also select a
new folder using the combo box that displays the active folder.
Click on the arrow next to the folder name in the combo box to display
the list of all folders. Select one from the list to make that folder
the active folder. In addition, the arrow keys on your keyboard will
move you in the direction indicated on the key.
You may also use your keyboard to move to a specific section of the
folders quickly. Press a letter key and you will be moved to the three
closest matching folders displayed. For example, if you pressed the M
key, you would move to the first folder starting with M.
Folder Labeling
Folders may be labeled in any format you want. There are no restrictions,
other than length (the space provided), and editing or changing a folder
name will not effect its contents. To label a folder:
1. Select the folder you want to label.
2. Press the Label button, or the F7 key, and the folder label screen
will appear.
To add a new folder:
1. Press the New button, or the Insert key. The new folder label screen
will appear.
Opening Folders
Make the folder you want to open active (if it is not already active) and
click on the folder tab.
Copying, Moving and Merging Folders
You may copy, move or merge folders and their contents throughout the
system. When copying a folder, the folder and any of the files within
that folder will be copied to another cabinet location. In the case of
a move, the folder and its files will be copied to a new cabinet and the
original folder will be deleted from the cabinet it was moved from.
Merging folders will copy all of the files from the original folder to
the a new cabinet and folder without carrying over the original folder
name. Depending on whether the merge was started with the Copy or Move
button will determine whether or not the original folder and files are
deleted from the original location (see previous). To copy, move or
merge folders:
1. Select the folder to be copied, moved or merged.
2. Once selected, press the appropriate button (Copy or Move) and the
destination screen will appear.
Deleting Folders
When a folder is deleted, the folder and all of its contents are deleted.
You have the option to delete all of the actual DOS files as well through
the use of a delete options screen that appears before the actual delete
is carried out. The delete options screen allows three options. You may
delete just the folder and Ready, Aim, FILE! references, delete the DOS
files from the hard disk, or shred the DOS files. To delete a folder:
1. Select the folder to be deleted.
2. Press the Delete button and the delete options screen will appear.
Printing Reports
The Print button, when activated from the cabinets or folders, activates
the Ready, Aim, FILE! report function. Ready, Aim, FILE! allows you to
print reports on the cabinet/folder system. It is assumed that whenever
a file name is present, like in the file list, the print command is
intended for printing a data file like a letter or a spreadsheet.
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File List
Creating a New File
To create a new file, you must first create a Ready, Aim, FILE! file
record. The file record is a form that you fill out with basic infor-
mation about the file you are going to create. To create a new file
from the file list screen, press the New button. A new, blank file
record will be loaded and displayed.
Basic Import
The basic import function with DOS off uses the information found in the
program setup record. The default setting for the import of files is the
listed work directory and file extension from the given program's program
setup record. To conduct a basic import press the Import button. The
import screen will be displayed.
Imported File Names and Renaming
Ready, Aim, FILE! assigns each imported file a long name consisting of
the DOS name and extension followed by the program it belongs to and the
date it was created. As soon as these imported files are created in
Ready, Aim, FILE! you can assign a more appropriate long name.
1. Highlight the imported file name to be changed in the file list and
press the Long Name/Info button to display the file record.
2. Type in the new long name and press the Save button.
Version Control
When you are controlling a file or document using this feature a number
of things happen each time you use the file. In order to track the
evolution of the document, the feature will create versions of the
document as new entries in the file list using the same long name with
a "Version" label and a time/date stamp indicating which version it is.
When you launch a file under version control, the system will
automatically back up the original as a new file, assign the new names
(including a new DOS name and file) and create the new listing for the
"Version". The original will always be the latest version. You cannot
activate version control on a file produced as a result of version
control.
File Selection
To select a single file, point to the file you want and click on it. You
may also select more than one file at a time. To select a contiguous
group of files, point to the file you want and drag your mouse down the
list without releasing the left mouse button. When all the files you want
active are highlighted, release the mouse button. To select a non-
contiguous group of files, hold down the Ctrl key and click on each file
you want selected. Whatever function or action you choose such as move,
copy, delete, etc. will apply to all of the files selected.
Select All
The Select All button will automatically select all files in the file
list and you may use one of the file commands such as move, copy, print
or delete. Any command used will affect all of the files in the list.
Launching Files
You may use either the Launch button or you may double-click on
the file you want to launch. In both cases the program and file will be
loaded. The Enter key will also launch any selected file.
Opening File Records
You may look at the underlying file record and the detailed information
therein for any given file. Select the file you want to review in the
file list and press the File Info button. The file record will be
displayed for review and/or editing.
Viewing Files
The Ready, Aim, FILE! viewer allows you to see the contents of a file.
The viewer displays the file in ASCII text format. Many files will have
special formats, especially in Windows, and you may see strange
characters mixed in among document text. These characters represent
formatting codes for the given program and file. The main reason to view
files is to see the actual text contained in a file and you should be
able to view such with the viewer. To view a file, select the file you
want to view and press the View button. The Ready, Aim, FILE! viewer
will be displayed with the contents of the data file selected.
Moving/Copying Files
Ready, Aim, FILE! allows you move and copy files to different cabinets
and folders. You may move individual files or groups of files. To copy
or move an individual file:
1. Select the file you want to move or copy.
2. Press the Copy or Move button. The destination screen will be
displayed.
Deleting Files
File deletions are controlled by the delete options screen that appears
when you execute a delete command. Two checkboxes allow you to set the
options. The first option is to leave all options unchecked or off. This
will simply delete the file listing from Ready, Aim, FILE! This deletion
leaves the DOS file intact on your hard disk. The second option is to
delete the file from your hard disk as well. The shred option deletes the
file from the hard disk in such a way that even a file unerase utility
cannot recover it. To delete a file, select one of the list entries and
press the Delete button. The delete options screen will be displayed.
System Preferences
The Minimize on Launch button, when checked, causes Ready, Aim, FILE! to
be reduced to an icon when any file is launched. This applies to a launch
from the file list or from a file record. The icon will display a label
of where you were in Ready, Aim, FILE! when the file was launched (e.g.,
"File List"). To return to Ready, Aim, FILE! you must click on the icon
to restore. When unchecked, Ready, Aim, FILE! will stay maximized and you
will return to the point you left upon exit from any program and/or file
launched.
The Version Control button and the Save As/Open intercept buttons control
their respective functions. When checked, the functions are active.
The Time/Date Stamp controls the display of the actual file time and
date. The listing is the last updated time and date and can be toggled
on or off by checking or unchecking the button. Each time it is turned
on, the system checks all of the files for their exact time and date
criteria.
Printing Files
The print function involves printing files directly from the file list
using the Windows Registration Database. This function of Windows
contains instructions on how to print files in any given program. If the
program you want to print files from is not registered, you may not be
able to print from Ready, Aim, FILE! Most programs will make a
Registration Database entry during its installation. Without a
Registration Database listing, you may still set the program up to print
from Ready, Aim, FILE! by creating an association. Please refer to the
Windows Reference Guide for more information on "Associations" and
"Registration Database". To print a file from the file list:
1. Select a file from the file list.
2. Press the Print button. The program the file belongs to will be
automatically started, the target file will be loaded and the print
process will be started.
3. When the printing task is completed, you will be returned to the file
list. Certain programs may require that you confirm the print command.
You may also print more than one file at a time using the multiple file
selection techniques.
NOTE: Loading too many files with low memory could cause a failure. If
you are using a program that cannot load multiple files in a single
instance of the program, you may also experience a memory problem as an
instance of the program will be loaded for each file selected.
List Editor
The list editor function allows you to modify the user lists used in the
Ready, Aim, FILE! file records. There are list functions for the Subject,
Author, Recipient and Status fields found in the file record.
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Copy/Move/Merge Destination
1. Select the cabinet and the folder you want to copy or move the file to.
You may also add a new folder by pressing the New button and entering a
new folder name.
2. After selecting a destination, a message will pop up asking if you
want to create a new name. You have the choice of creating a duplicate
Ready, Aim, FILE! listing for the actual file or you may create a copy
of the file as a new file.
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File Records
The file record is a summary of all information pertaining to a specific
file. The criteria contained in each file record lets Ready, Aim, FILE!
manage the DOS side of file management and lets you use other optional
information for enhanced and extended tracking and management. There are
two views for the file record. The default DOS off view contains the
basic user information and displays no DOS criteria. Ready, Aim, FILE!
manages all of the underlying DOS criteria automatically.
Creating a New File Record
1. In the space provided for the long name, type in the name of the file
you want to create.
2. Click on the arrow to the right of the program name field to display
the list of available programs and select the program you want to use.
Once you have entered a long name and a program you have completed the
basic information necessary to create a new file and you launch the
actual data file in the target program.
Launch
When you've entered the information you want in the file record, press
the Launch button. The program named in the program field will be loaded
and a new file will be loaded. If this doesn't happen you may need to
check your setup record for the given program. Once you have launched a
program and file, you may work in the program the way you normally would.
Edit the document and then save it using a normal save command.
Field Descriptions
Long Name
The long name is the reference for the eight character DOS name that will
appear in the file list and is the main point of reference for the
application file.
Program Name
The program field contains the name of the program that will be used to
create the file. There is a pre-built list of the programs available that
will appear when you click on the arrow to the right of the program name
field.
User Fields and Lists
The subject, author, recipient and status fields are optional fields.
There are lists attached that contain all of the listings you have used
or entered using the list editor. The system uses the lists in two ways.
Firstly, to make sure you don't make any typing errors, and secondly, dis-
plays the lists for you so you may select an entry for a field without
typing. There are lists for Program, Subject, Author, Recipient and Status.
The program list can only be edited via the setup.
Once a category or item is added to a list it can be used as a common
entry in the creation of other file records without typing by selecting
it from the list. When you type in an entry in one of the user fields,
it is automatically added to the list unless the confirmation checkbox
is checked (see next section).
List Confirmation and Control
Within each file record there are four checkboxes next to the four
optional user entry fields for which there are user lists provided.
These controls allow you to force confirmation of any entry in one of
the four user fields. If activated (checked) the user cannot add anything
to the user list without being prompted to do so.
Comments
The comments field is an optional free form field and you may type beyond
the display area. If you have comments that go beyond the display area,
scrolling tools will appear that will allow you to view the extended
information.
Automatic Fields
The created and last updated fields automatically generate the creation
and last updated dates of the actual file. You may not edit these fields
but you may use them as search parameters.
Version Control
The version control feature allows you to create a "trail" in the use of
a specific document. This can be very helpful if you are working on a
document that you want to be able to look back on and see changes made
over time. For example, let's say that you made a change to a document,
deleting a paragraph, and later on you wanted to review that deleted
paragraph. You would simply review a version of the document that
contained the paragraph. This is especially helpful if you are drafting
a large or complex document.
The checkbox located on the file record activates or de-activates the
feature and also indicates whether or not the feature is active
(checked). If a file record is version controlled the version control
checkbox on the file list will indicate such as well when selected in
the file list.
When you are controlling a file or document using this feature a number
of things happen each time you use the file. In order to track the
evolution of the document, the feature will create versions of the
document as new entries in the file list using the same long name with
a "Version" label and a time/date stamp indicating which version it is.
When you launch a file under version control, the system will
automatically back up the original as a new file, assign the new names
(including a new DOS name and file) and create the new listing for the
"Version". The original will always be the latest version. You cannot
activate version control on a file produced as a result of version
control. In other words, you can't have a version of a version.
DOS On/Off
Pressing the button once will turn on the DOS information display, and
pressing it again would turn the DOS information display back off. The
status is indicated by the state of the button. When DOS is off, the
button changes to MS DOS Info. When DOS is on, the button displays the
No DOS symbol. The DOS information display will reveal the file directory
(work directory) where the file is being stored, the DOS eight character
file name and the file extension for the given file. You may use these
fields just like any of the other fields while DOS is on and there are
lists provided for each field. There are some important things to be aware
of before using DOS information fields which is covered next.
DOS File Naming Conventions
When Ready, Aim, FILE! creates a new file it uses a system of automatic
naming for the DOS file. With DOS off this procedure is automatic. The
name generated is a combination of the date and a document number. For
example the DOS file 3012201.doc contains four separate codes. The 3
represents the year (1993), the next two digits represent the month (01,
January), the next two digits represent the day (20), and the last two
digits represent the document number (01). The system may also use
letters in the document number (e.g., 301202a.doc). The DOS naming
procedure can be controlled by the user using the DOS on features which
are explained later. Otherwise, all DOS names will be generated
automatically when a file record is created and launched.
Saving File Records
File records are automatically saved whenever a launch takes place but
if there is no launch and you have made changes in the file record, you
can save the changes by pressing the Save button. If you try to cancel
or exit without pressing the Save button you will receive a warning that
you have unsaved changes.
Using DOS Information
The DOS information found in the file records is "live" data which means
that editing any of the fields will have effect on the actual DOS file.
For example, if you create a new file record that uses Write, the file
directory is listed initially as the default for the program as
c:\windows\ (unless the setup had been changed). If you were to change
the file directory to c:\windows\files\ before launching, the file would
be created and stored in that directory.
When you edit DOS information in file records that already exist, it is
important to remember that the DOS information is "live" as described
earlier and Ready, Aim, FILE will automatically update the DOS file
system accordingly. For example, if you change a file directory for an
existing file, Ready, Aim, FILE! will move the DOS file to the new
directory. If you change the DOS name or extension, Ready, Aim, FILE!
will rename the DOS file.
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HELP6
HELP7
Setup
The setup controls how programs are started and how and where files are
created, loaded and stored. The setup is the control center for all of
the DOS management and file control. Each program has a unique setup and
by using the setup function you can manage and control programs to fit
your needs.
Automatic Program Setup (Build)
When first installed, Ready, Aim, FILE! runs an automatic program setup
which searches Program Manager for programs and then builds program
setup records. The automatic setup can be run at anytime using the Auto
Setup (Build) button. If you add a program to your system after
installing Ready, Aim, FILE! running the Auto Setup (Build) would find
the new program, build a setup record and add it to the program list.
Listed Program Setups
Ready, Aim, FILE! builds program setups for all of the programs you use
by looking at Program Manager and getting all of the "properties" about
the programs. In addition, all Windows programs require the use of a
master file (see "Master Files"). There are master files included for
most of the popular programs which are referred to as "listed" programs.
These programs require no setup modification and are "ready-to-run". If
you are using a program that is "unlisted" you will have to make some
changes to the setup record for that specific program as explained in the
following section (see "Unlisted Program Setups"). The following "listed"
programs are automatically setup during the installation process with
master files:
Word For Windows, Word for DOS
Ami Pro
WordPerfect For Windows, WordPerfect For DOS
Windows Write
Windows Paintbrush
MS Works For Windows
Microsoft Excel
Lotus 123 For Windows, Lotus 123 For DOS
Quattro Pro For Windows
PageMaker
Corel Draw
Approach Database
ACT! For Windows
These programs should not require program setup adjustment for use with
Ready, Aim, FILE! You should also check the release notes for any
additions or deletions found in new releases that may not be covered in
this guide.
Setup Record
The program setup record lists all of the DOS information related to
each program including information about files and file storage.
Field Descriptions
Program Name
The program name is the key for all program and file information used by
Ready, Aim, FILE! The name listed in the setup will be the title listed
with the icon for the given program in the Program Manager. Using just
the program name, Ready, Aim, FILE! can create, store and retrieve files
for any given program based on the information in the setup record for
the given program name.
Start Command
The start command is the executable file that starts the program. This
is usually a file with an .exe extension and it should be listed with
its directory location or path.
Work Directory
The work directory is where all files for the given program will be
stored. You may edit this field to store files in a directory of your
own. Initially the work directory is defaulted to that found in the
Program Manager program item for the given program.
File Extension/Type
The file extension (.ext) is the file extension used by the given
program in naming data files it creates. For example, many word
processors use .doc as a file extension in the DOS name. All files
created in the given program through Ready, Aim, FILE! will use the
extension name listed in this field. You may add an extension name to
the list by typing it in the field and pressing the Tab key to confirm
the new entry. The new extension will be added to the list. Initially,
only extensions listed in the win.ini file are listed.
Master File
The master file is a template that Ready, Aim, FILE! uses to create new
files for each program and every windows program MUST have a master file
(launch only applications excepted). Ready, Aim, FILE! uses the file
listed in the master file field of the setup when a new file is created
by making a copy of it with a new name as a new DOS file. This creates
an entirely new file with all of the properties of the original master
file. Ready, Aim, FILE! provides master files for many Windows programs
(see "Listed Program Setups") although you may edit these as well and
create your own for any program. This topic is covered in detail later
on.
Launch Only
The program's file launching capability refers to its ability to create
and load data files. A launch only program is a program that does not
create files, like games or utilities and therefore do not require a
work directory, file extension or master file. These types of programs
should be marked as Launch Only, indicated by the checkbox for launching
capability. A word processor, spreadsheet or graphic program is obviously
not in this category and should never be marked as a launch only program.
During the automatic setup, Ready, Aim, FILE! checks to determine whether
or not a program is launch only and marks each setup record accordingly.
NOTE: Unlisted Programs will automatically be set up as launch only until
you have turned off the launch only indicator and added a work directory,
extension and master file. (See "Listed Program Setups")
More on Master Files
The advantage of the master file process is that you may use master files
with preset formats. You may also create multiple program setups for the
same program with different master files. For example, you could create a
copy of "WordPerfect For Windows" as a new program called "Proposals".
Using a master file that uses the formats used for proposals with your
letterhead, name, etc., each file created using the "Proposals" program
would create a file with all of the preset formats found in the master
file. To create and assign a master file:
1. Without Ready, Aim, FILE! running, open the target program and create
the file template. Don't enter any data unless you want it to appear on
all new files you create using the new format.
2. Save the file and write down the DOS name and path (e.g., c:\winword\
proposal.doc).
3. Exit the program and return to Ready, Aim, FILE! and press the Setup
button.
4. Select the target program from the list of programs to display the
program information.
5. In the master file field, enter the DOS file name of the file you
created in step 2.
6. Save the setup by pressing the Save button.
Each time you create a file using this program, Ready, Aim, FILE! will
make a copy of the master file as a new file.
Setup Browse
The browse feature used in the setup allows you to select DOS
information using your mouse and then pass selected items to the
data entry fields in the setup. This helps in two ways. Firstly, you
can look through the available choices for selection with assurance of
no incorrect entry and secondly, you need not type in complex DOS
information.
Editing Program Information
All of the setup records, including any new ones you add, can be edited
at anytime using new default information. To edit the setup information
for any given program:
1. From the setup screen, select the program you wish to edit from the
program list to display the program information.
2. Select the field you want to edit and type in your changes or use the
browse feature to select an item.
3. Press the Save button to save your changes.
NOTE: Changing the program name in the setup information has serious
ramification. Ready, Aim, FILE! uses the program name as a key to all
file records. Changing the program name can cause serious problems for
any file records using the previous program name as the file record
information will be using a non-existent program name. Therefore we do
not recommend editing a program name without also changing all of the
file records that use the given program. To avoid this potential problem,
create a copy of the original program using a new program name. As long
as the original program setup exists, records that use the given program
will remain intact.
Unlisted Program Setups
If you are using programs that are not "listed" you will need to edit the
setup record in two ways before using the program with Ready, Aim, FILE!:
1. From the setup screen, display the setup information for the program
by selecting it from the list.
2. Turn off the Launch Only indicator. It should not be checked.
3. Select a file extension.
4. Assuming that a master file has been created already
(see previous section), add the master file name in the field provided.
5. Save the setup by pressing the Save button.
Copying Programs (Program Templates)
You may use a program more than once as a separate individual program.
In other words, you may create multiple setups for the same program. For
example, you may want to create four different programs using the same
word processing software; "Contracts", "Letters", "Invoices" and
"Proposals". All of the setups would use the same word processing
program but the file information would vary for each listing and
corresponding setup record. In other words, the start command would
be the same for all of the listings but each program name would be
unique and you might have four different master files and work
directories.
This allows you to use a single program for a specific task and even
allows you to create a customized storage facility that offers multiple
default directories without using "save as" commands. Ready, Aim, FILE!
will pass the work directory name automatically when it creates any file
that uses the specific program name.
1. Select the target program (e.g., Word for Windows).
2. Press the Copy button.
2. Enter a new program name (e.g., "Letters") and any of the other file
information as needed.
3. Press the Save button to save the new setup record.
Creating A New Program
You may also create an entirely new program from scratch. This may be
necessary if you want to use a DOS program that was not set up in Program
Manager and therefore was not detected during the automatic setup. To
create a new program:
1. Press the New button. The program information area will be cleared
for new information.
2. Start with a program name and continue until you have finished all of
the fields.
3. Press the Save button to save the new setup record.
If you are creating a launch only program like a game or utility,
activate the launch only indicator and do not enter a master file or a
file extension.
Deleting Programs
1. Select the program you want deleted
2. Press the Delete button. You will be asked if you are sure you want
to delete the program record.
3. Press Ok and the program will be deleted.
If you have file records that use a program that does not exist, you
won't be able to access the program or files using the deleted program
name. You may edit the file records later to reflect a new program name
and the file will be accessible.
Save As/Open Intercept Setup
The Save As/Open setup refers to the configuration of the system
intercept that allows Ready, Aim, FILE! to work from within Windows
programs. When file commands like Open, Save As and Import are used,
Ready, Aim, FILE! intercepts the command and displays a dialog box
containing cabinet, folder and long file names for selection with the
program from which the file command originated. The Save As/Open setup
is used for programs that are not immediately compatible. If the Ready,
Aim, FILE! intercept does not work properly, you may have a problem
program that does not use standard Windows file open and save as functions.
For these programs, the Save As/Open Setup program and possibly the Name
ID utility must be used. Do not create a Save As or Open setup for a
dialog box that is FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. To create a setup, press the
Save As/Open button from the setup and the Save As/Open setup screen will
be displayed.
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HELP9
HELP10
Import
The basic import function with DOS off uses the information found in the
program setup record. The default setting for the import of files is the
listed work directory and file extension from the given program's program
setup record. To conduct a basic import:
1. Select the program you wish to import files for from the drop-down
list.
2. Select a cabinet and folder destination for the files to be imported.
If you don't select a destination, the files will be placed in the
cabinet and folder you were in when you activated the import.
3. Press the Import button and the process of importing the files into
Ready, Aim, FILE! will be started. A message stating the number of files
imported will appear. Press the Ok button to return to the import screen.
Import to a New Folder
You may also add a new folder as part of the import procedure pressing
the New button and typing in a new folder name. Once added, the new
folder location will be added to the destination listings and can be
selected as an import destination.
Import With DOS On
The DOS Info button in the import screen will display DOS parameters.
You may expand the scope of any import using specific DOS information
other than what is contained within the program setup record for the
given program. With DOS on, the import screen will display the DOS
directory, file extension and a list of the files to be imported.
Working like a search, the import will look at the information in the
import fields and then look for matches. To change the DOS import
information:
1. Select a new parameter, such as work directory. For example, if you
use a special work directory for storing your word processing files,
other than the one listed in the program setup record, you would use the
directory list box and select the directory you wanted to get files
from. Once selected, the files to be imported are displayed in the file
list box. The file list box lists all files within the selected directory
with the selected file extension.
2. Press the Import button.
With DOS on, you may also import specific files or an individual file
from the list. When the parameters for the import have been entered,
select a file(s) from the list of files to be imported. To select more
than one file, use the Shift key to make a contiguous multiple file
selection or the Ctrl key for a non-contiguous selection of files.
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Search Results
The Search Results screen will appear automatically at the completion of
any search. It lists all of the files that matched the parameters
requested. You may review all of the resulting matches of a search by
moving through the list. Within the list there are also titles, which
are not selectable, listing cabinet and folder location.
You may review, edit, delete, copy, move or launch any file found in
the search from the results list and/or the individual file records.
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File Manager
The Ready, Aim, FILE! file manager is a utility intended for use in
place of the Windows file manager. The Ready, Aim, FILE! file manager
has one very unique characteristic; it is totally integrated with the
Ready, Aim, FILE cabinet and folder system.
The file manager displays two lists in which you will see all
directories, sub-directories and files contained within any directory.
The default display and starting point for both lists is always the
root directory of the C drive. From this point you can access and
display the DOS structure of your hard disk.
Within the lists are all of the elements of the current directory. To
switch windows and go to the other list, simply click on the list you
want. Use the drive lists to select a drive and click on directory
names or "up to previous directory" to display the contents of a
specific directory.
Sort
The Sort command allows you to sort the lists. Press the Sort button
and a list of options will be displayed. You may sort by Name, Date,
File Extension or size. The "Reverse Order" option will reverse the
order of any sort selection made.
New Directory
To create a new directory, locate yourself in the directory you want
the directory added to. Press the New Directory button. Type in the
new directory name. Do not type any other information such as drive,
or higher level directory names. The file manager knows where you are
in the list and takes care of all of that for you. Press Ok and the
directory will be added.
Copy/Move
To copy or move a file, select the destination for the file in one of
the windows. Once the destination directory is selected, highlight the
file you wish to copy or move and press the copy button. A message will
appear asking if you are sure you want to do the copy or move. Press
the Yes button and the action will be completed.
Delete
Highlight the file or files that you want to delete and press the
Delete button. You will be given deletion options and warning messages
and after a check of the folder system, you will be asked if you want
to delete any associated file records.
New
The New feature allows you to create a file using a text editor.
Depending on the version of the product you are using and its specific
setup, you may use the Windows Write program instead of the DOS editor.
To create a new file, like a batch file, press the New button and the
editor program will be started.
View
The View button controls your ability to look at files without opening
the associated program. To use the feature, highlight the file you wish
to view and press the View button. The viewer will appear and the
selected file will be loaded.
Rename
The rename feature applies to both individual files and directories.
Again, it is important to remember that use of the rename feature will
affect your file records. The system will update all file records based
on any changes made. To Rename a directory, highlight the directory in
the list. Once highlighted, press the Rename button and then type in
the new name. Press Ok when complete and the directory name will be
changed.
Follow the same procedure for renaming a file, but remember to use an
extension when typing in the new name, unless you want to change the
file name to one without an extension. If you don't use an extension,
you may have difficulty launching the file later depending on the
program it was created in. We do not recommend not using an extension.
Edit
Use of the editor should be restricted to batch and other ASCII files.
Using this feature with other types of files can cause serious file
corruption and destruction of data. To use the editor, highlight the
file you wish to edit and press the Edit button. The editor will be
started and the selected file will be loaded.
THE EDITOR IS NOT AN EDITOR DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FORMATTED FILES!
Run
The Run button allows you to run files from the command line of DOS in
batch format. This feature is identical to the File | Run command found
in most windows programs and in the Windows Program Manager Menu. To
use the Run feature, press the Run button and type in your command in
the edit field that appears. Remember to use the proper DOS syntax for
command line including proper directory names and file names.
Status
The Status feature allows you to view the current operating status of
your system. There may be a need to know how much memory you have, how
much hard disk space, how many files you have, etc. This feature can
be very helpful in diagnosing problems related to system problems and
minimum configuration errors. To display the current status of your
system, press the Status button and a window will be displayed
containing important system information.
DOS Shell
The DOS Shell command allows you to access DOS outside of Windows
where you may execute any DOS commands. Once executed, you will be
placed at a DOS prompt. When you are read to return to Windows and
Ready, Aim, FILE! simply type EXIT at the prompt and press Enter.
You will return to the Ready, Aim, FILE! at the point at which you
left.
Select All
The Select All feature allows you to select all of the files in the
"Active" window. You may then execute any of the other commands and
they will be carried out on all of the files in the active list.
Format
To format a floppy diskette, place the new diskette in the floppy
drive of your system and press the Format button. You will be notified
when the format is complete and asked if you want to format another
diskette.
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Search
The Search function can find specific files from different locations
within the file system based on specific information contained in each
file record.
Search Area
You may select a specific area or you may allow the system to search
all areas. The search area combo box lists the names of all the cabinets
in addition to the listing "All Cabinets" which is the default setting.
To select a specific area of search use the combo box to select the
cabinet you wish to search.
Although the Ready, Aim, FILE! search is very fast, you may choose to
select a specific area based on the volume of files you need to search.
When file volume reaches certain levels the search can slow down. The
actual file count at which this occurs is dependent on hardware as well.
Search Criteria and Entry
The data entry fields in the search are identical to those found in the
file record. Therefore, you can search on any of the information
contained within file records, as well as file dates and system
information such as DOS file names, directories and extensions.
DOS On/Off
Pressing the DOS On/Off button will either display or hide the DOS
fields. By default, the DOS On/Off feature is set to DOS off. While
DOS is on, you may enter any data in the DOS fields (File Directory,
File Name, or File Extension) as search parameters
Starting The Search
1. Enter the parameters for the search. There are lists attached to
all of the fields that have user lists (subject, author, recipient,
and status).
2. Once all of the parameters for the search are entered, press the
Search button. The search results screen will be displayed.
Clearing The Search
The search retains search parameters after you have initiated and
completed each search so that you can refine or redefine your parameters. To reset the fields you must either press the Clear button or you may clear the search by exiting the screen and then re-entering.
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Desk
The desk function is activated by pressing the Desk button. The desk
function will display a window that looks like a Program Manager group,
a control panel for commonly used Windows utilities and a control panel
for operating virtual desk functions.
Ready, Aim, FILE! provides you with the ability to directly access
programs provided with Windows without having to return to Program
Manager. Using the control panel you activate the programs by pressing
the buttons. Ready, Aim, FILE! starts the program and in the case of
three of the programs, loads specific files.
Special Utilities
The card file, calendar and notepad are treated slightly differently
than the other utilities in the desk. When you use one of these
programs, the program will be started and a specific file will be
loaded automatically. The same file will be loaded each time you access
one of these three programs. This is done so that you can access a
commonly used card file, calendar or notepad very quickly.
If you already use one or all of these programs you can replace the
default file that is loaded with a file of your own. Copy the file
you want to use to the existing default file name (see below)
overwriting the existing default file. The program and respective
files to replace are listed below (assuming that the path for Ready,
Aim, FILE! is c:\winfile):
Card File = c:\winfile\rolo.crd
Calendar = c:\winfile\appt.cal
Notepad = c:\winfile\note.txt
Once you have copied or renamed your files to the names listed above,
you will be launching your own files from within the desk main function
for these three programs.
File Manager
The Ready, Aim, FILE! DOS file manager allows you to do file management
on the DOS level. It is not to be confused with the Windows file manager
which is a separate program. Once activated, the function will display
the file manager. After exiting the file manager you will be returned to
the desk main. Ready, Aim, FILE! file manager operation is detailed in
a later section.
Virtual Desks
The main window on the desk main looks like a Program Manager group and
functions in much the same way. You may create and display groups and
program items (up to 800) and use them just as you would in Program
Manager. The desk also allows you to create additional desks or
"Virtual Desks". This could be compared to having multiple Program
Managers all set up differently with unique group and items so that
you could organize your work into separate desks and groups customized
to the way you work.
Setup
The initial configuration of the desk is entirely dependent on the
contents and structure of the Program Manager or whichever desktop/shell
is being used (e.g., Norton Desktop for Windows). The automatic
setup/build function controls the construction of the desk, its groups
and the individual program items. If changes are made in Program
Manager, using the automatic setup will rebuild the desk to reflect
any changes.
Desks, Groups and Program Items
Ready, Aim, FILE! allows you to create an unlimited number of desks and
groups. Each desk contains groups and program items just like Program
Manager.
1. Select a desk using the drop-down list. Initially, there will be
only one desk "Program Manager".
2. Select a group from the drop-down list. All of the groups in your
Program Manager setup should be listed. Once selected, all of the
icons for the selected group will be displayed.
3. Double-click on a program item or icon and the program will be
started.
Customizing the Desk
The desk may be customized by adding, editing or deleting desks,
groups and program items. Changes will not effect your Program Manager
configuration. To add a desk or group:
1. Select a desk (if adding a group) and Press the New button and
a "New" options screen will be displayed. (A new desk will ignore
any selected desk).
2. Select the item you want to create. An entry box will appear.
3. Type in the new name and press the Ok button when completed.
The new item will be added.
To add a new program item, follow the same procedure for adding a
new desk or group. With a program item, you need information about
the program item you want to create. Once you have selected "New
Program Item" from "New" options, a window will be displayed where
you will enter the information about the new program item.
1. Enter the name of the item which will be the title displayed with
the icon.
2. Enter the start command or "executable" associated with the program.
3. Enter a work directory.
4. Press the Save button when done.
The "File to be Launched" field should be left blank for a simple
program item.
Editing/Modifying Program Items
To edit a program item:
1. Select the item you want to edit.
2. Press the Edit button. Once pressed, the program item information
will be displayed.
3. Make the desired changes and save the program item information when
completed.
You may move an icon in the group window by pressing the Move to
Top button. This will move the highlighted icon to the first position
in the group.
Program Item Browse
There is a browse function available to help you fill in the information
for the DOS fields when editing or adding a new program item. To use the
browse feature, press the Browse button while in one of the DOS related
fields and the browse window will appear. You may select directories
and file name (where applicable) and the selected item(s) will be passed
to the field that was active in the new item entry box when the browse
was activated.
Scripts and Batch Files
A script or batch file can be used as a program item in the same way
you would use one in the Program Manager. When the entry window for
the new program item appears fill out the information as described
earlier for a simple program item and enter a file name or compound
file in the space provided for "File to be Launched". The information
in this field will be loaded when the icon is clicked on.
Deleting Items
You may also delete any desk, group, or program item. This will have
no effect on the actual program or the Program Manager configuration.
To delete a desk, group or program item:
1. Select the item to be deleted.
2. Press the delete button.
3. Select which item you want to delete from the deletion option window.
4. Press Ok to delete the item.
If you delete a desk, all of the groups and items will also be deleted.
If you delete a group, all of the items will be deleted.
File Manager
The Ready, Aim, FILE! file manager is a utility intended for use in
place of the Windows file manager. The Ready, Aim, FILE! file manager
has one very unique characteristic; it is totally integrated with the
Ready, Aim, FILE cabinet and folder system.
Importance of File Manager
This is very important in making sure that all of information that is
tracked by Ready, Aim, FILE! on the DOS level is consistent with the
corresponding DOS information found in the file records. For example,
if you moved a file in DOS using the Windows file manager, you would
have a file record in Ready, Aim, FILE! that is not correctly recorded
and you will experience errors when trying to retrieve the file using
Ready, Aim, FILE! It is vitally important to remember that any actions
taken outside of Ready, Aim, FILE! in reference to file location or
directory structure could seriously compromise your ability to use
Ready, Aim, FILE! effectively.
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Floppy Cabinet System
Ready, Aim, FILE! offers an exclusive and unique approach to using
floppy diskettes allowing you move or copy files by topic or subject
via file folder. Ready, Aim, FILE! turns your floppy drive and floppy
diskettes into cabinets and folders. The big difference between your
regular file folders and folders on floppies is that associated DOS
files are included instead of just referenced to or pointed to on the
hard disk.
Floppy Cabinet Process
When a file is copied to a floppy cabinet/folder, a number of things
happen. Firstly, the file record information is copied to the floppy
diskette so that the transferred file can be viewed on the floppy just
as it would in the hard disk cabinet. Secondly, the actual DOS file is
copied to the diskette in its native format so that it can be accessed,
copied or transferred to another PC even if the target PC does not have
Ready, Aim, FILE! installed. Therefore, once a file has been copied to
a floppy cabinet it will reside on the floppy diskette just as it would
had it been copied using DOS copy methods. The Ready, Aim, FILE!
information on the diskette allows the file(s) to be managed using the
Ready, Aim, FILE! standards. The file record that is created in the
floppy cabinet retains all of the original DOS information so that you
may transfer the file back to its original location in DOS without
dealing with DOS structures. In other words, if a file is copied to a
floppy cabinet and then copied back to the host PC, it will put the file
back in its original place in the DOS file system. There is more
involved in this process which is covered in the following sections.
Creating Floppy Cabinets
The floppy cabinet system requires that you create a special floppy
diskette for use as a floppy cabinet. There are no limits to how many
floppy cabinets you create but each floppy cabinet must be indexed
before use with the system. The process is automatic and requires
nothing but a blank formatted diskette. To start the floppy cabinet
process:
1. Place a blank formatted diskette in the floppy drive.
2. From the cabinet screen of Ready, Aim, FILE! use the drop-down list
to select the floppy cabinet drive being used (a or b).
3. You will be asked if you want the disk formatted for use as a floppy
cabinet. Press the Ok button to format the floppy disk for floppy cabinet use. Once the disk is formatted the floppy folders will be displayed.
The floppy cabinet can be used just like any other cabinet in the Ready,
Aim, FILE! system. You may create new folders, move and copy files,
launch files, etc. The floppy cabinet system was designed as a transit
system as opposed to an alternative storage system so it is recommended
that you use it to move or copy files from one system to another and not
as a storage facility unless it is being used for back up.
Copy and Move
Copying or moving files is identical in process to copying and moving
within the standard cabinets and folders. The only difference is that
the actual DOS files are copied to the floppy diskette where in the
standard system the cabinet system reference is changed and the DOS
file stays where it is. In the case of a copy, all of the information
will merely be duplicated on the floppy. In the case of a move, the
information, including the DOS files, will physically be moved to the
floppy and removed from the hard disk. Copying or moving an entire
folder to a floppy cabinet will copy or move the folder, its contents
(file records) and all of the associated DOS files.
To move or copy:
1. Select the file or folder you want to move or copy and press the
appropriate button.
2. When the destination windows appears, insert a floppy cabinet
diskette in the target floppy drive and select the target floppy drive
from the cabinet list (a or b).
If you are copying or moving a folder, select a cabinet only. If you
select a folder when copying or moving a folder, the folders will be
merged into one.
When moving files or folders from a floppy cabinet back to a main system
there are a number of considerations. Firstly, if the files previously
resided on the hard disk the files from the floppy cabinet will attempt
to overwrite those on the hard disk. You will receive a message asking
if you want to update the existing hard disk files with those from the
floppy cabinet. If the files are not present on the target hard disk,
there may be a problem as to what directory they should be stored in.
The system will attempt to store them in the directory they originally
came from regardless of the specific PC. If the directory does not exist
on the target hard drive it will be automatically created by Ready, Aim,
FILE! and the file(s) will be transferred to the new directory.
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Type in your new label and press the OK button. Press
Cancel to abort.
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Type in your new label and press the OK button. Press Cancel to abort.
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Type in your new label and press the OK button. Press Cancel to abort.
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Copy Parameters
You have the choice of creating a duplicate Ready, Aim, FILE! listing
for the actual file or you may create a copy of the file as a new file.
When the new file option is checked it will automatically create a copy
of the original file as a new file in DOS. You may also enter your own
DOS name in the space provided. Otherwise Ready, Aim, FILE! will
generate one for you.
DOS Information
To display the DOS information in the New File Name screen, press the
DOS Info button.
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Printing
You may use two types of reports: Generic and Custom. Generic reports
are selected using the radio buttons at the top of the screen. The level
selected will generate all records at that level and headings for levels
above that level. For example, if "File Records" is selected, the report
will generate a printout of all file records, file folders and file
cabinets. If "Cabinets" is selected, a simple list of the cabinets will
be printed. Once a generic print is selected, press the Print button to
start the report.
Custom reports allow you to print specific information such as
individual cabinets and folders and their contents as well as individual
file records. The format for output is the same as that for generic
reports using headings for cabinets and folders. To create a custom
report, select the exact items to be printed from the cabinet/folder
and file list display. Once selected, press the Print button to start
printing the information selected.
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Renaming a File
To rename a file, remember to use an extension when typing
in the new name, unless you want to change the file name
to one without an extension. If you don't use an
extension, you may have difficulty launching the file
later depending on the program it was created in. We do
not recommend NOT using an extension.
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Create Directory
To add a new directory, locate yourself in the area you
want the directory added. Once you are in the area in
the list that you want the directory added to, press the
Create Directory button. An edit field will appear in
which you will type the new directory name. Just type
the name. Do not type any other information such as drive,
or higher level directory names.
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View
The viewer can handle any size file but it may load it in portions to
conserve memory and resource usage. If a file is to large to load in one
portion, the viewer will load to a certain point and then include a line
at the end of that portion labeled -----"MORE"----- meaning that there
is more of the file that can be loaded and viewed. To load the next part
of the file, press the More button and the next section will be loaded.
To return to the first section press the Back button.
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Delete Options
Two checkboxes allow you to set the options. The first option is to
leave all options unchecked or off. This will simply delete the file
listing from Ready, Aim, FILE! This deletion leaves the DOS file intact
on your hard disk. The second option is to delete the file from your hard
disk as well. The shred option deletes the file from the hard disk in
such a way that even a file unerase utility cannot recover it.
Set the options for the deletion and press Ok to delete the file or
press Cancel to abort the deletion.
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List Editor
Using the list editor you may add, delete or edit entries in any of the
four lists. To add or edit an entry:
1. Select the entry to edit from the list and press the Edit button or
press the New button to add an entry.
2. Type in the name of the entry in the space provided.
You may also delete an entry by selecting it from the list and then
pressing the Delete button.
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Save As/Open Intercept
After selecting or entering a long name and cabinet/folder location,
the proper DOS information is passed to the given program's open or
save as dialog box.
The Ready, Aim, FILE! intercept dialog box does not replace your
program's Open or Save As dialog boxes. It is a supplement that allows
you to use long names and then translates it to DOS information that
any given program understands. Ready, Aim, FILE! passes the necessary
DOS information for a file to the native Open or Save As dialog. To
Open a file:
Select the file you wish to open from the file list and press the Ok
button. Double clicking on the file name will accomplish the same results.
The file will be loaded in the given program.*
*In certain cases, you may return to the Open dialog box for the active
program and the DOS information will be passed. Complete the Open by
pressing the button that usually completes the command in the given
program (usually Ok or Open). The file will be loaded.
The Save As is identical in operation to the Open file procedure. The
difference is that you create a new file. Save As commands are interpreted
as copies. The original file will be copied and the document changes
will be assigned to the new Save As name and location.
DOS On/Off
The Save As/Open dialog box defaults to displaying basic information.
You may expand the contents to include DOS information as well by
pressing the DOS Info button. If the DOS information is displayed you
may select and use the information just as you would in a standard Open
or Save As file command. While in the Open you may only select, not
edit, existing DOS information. This can be very helpful in loading
files that have not yet been added to the Ready, Aim, FILE! cabinet/
folder system. The Save As on the other hand allows you to edit DOS
information.
Details
File record details are available in the Save As/Open intercept. The
details feature can only be used on a Save As command. To activate the
entry screen:
1. Press the Details button. The user fields from the file record will
be displayed.
2. Add or edit the entries and any changes will be recorded in the
corresponding file record within the cabinet/folder system.
To save a file to a different program or format:
1. The information in the Ready, Aim, FILE! Save As dialog box will
reflect the defaults for the running program (e.g., OmniPage, .tif)
and you want the file to be saved as a different file type (e.g., Word
For Windows). Change the information by selecting a new program name
which will change the default information for a save as.
2. On return to the native save as dialog box, select the export file
format desired and the file will be saved in the selected format and
recorded in Ready, Aim, FILE! with the correct format for future
launching.
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Save As/Open Intercept Setup
The Save As/Open setup refers to the configuration of the system
intercept that allows Ready, Aim, FILE! to work from within Windows
programs. When file commands like Open, Save As and Import are used,
Ready, Aim, FILE! intercepts the command and displays a dialog box
containing cabinet, folder and long file names for selection with the
program from which the file command originated. The Save As/Open setup
is used for programs that are not immediately compatible. If the Ready,
Aim, FILE! intercept does not work properly, you may have a problem
program that does not use standard Windows file open and save as
functions. For these programs, the Save As/Open Setup program and
possibly the Name ID utility must be used. Do not create a Save As or
Open setup for a dialog box that is FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
Adding a Save As/Open Setup
There are different steps in creating a Save As/Open setup depending
upon the severity of incompatibility. The first step assumes that the
intercept does not appear when a file command is activated. To create a
setup, press the Save As/Open button from the setup.
1. Select the program that needs to be set up using the program
drop-down list.
2. Indicate what type of function it is, Open or Save As by pressing
the proper button:
Save As - A dialog box that allows entry and creation of new file
names.
Open - A dialog box that allows selection of existing file names.
(Includes Import, Retrieve, Load, etc.)
3. Enter the name of the dialog box to be intercepted as it appears in
the selected program (e.g., "Open"). The name of the dialog box is the
text that appears in the top bar of the window, known as a "Caption Bar".
(If there is no caption bar see "Programs With No Caption Bar" in the
following section).
4. Save the setup and exit.
Test the setup by accessing the dialog box that was set up (make sure
Ready, Aim, FILE! is running and the Save As/Open intercept is active
in the Ready, Aim, FILE! file list.) If a problem still exists,
additional setup information needs to be added. Use of the Name ID
utility is required before attempting the next steps.
1. Return to the Save As/Open setup and select the program setup created
in the previous steps.
2. Add the DOS Name Field ID number and the .EXE or .DLL name for the
given dialog box. (The DOS Name ID and the "EXE/DLL" should have been
recorded after use of the Name ID utility.)
3. Save the setup and re-test the program. If problems persist, call
VSoft technical support immediately.
Programs With No Caption Bar
Programs with no caption bar may require special attention. If the
program is not working initially and there is no caption bar you will
have to use the Name ID utility to identify a piece of text as an object.
Once identified, this text or object can be used as a "button" to
activate the Ready, Aim, FILE! Save As/Open intercept.
1. Enter the standard information as described previously, in the Save
As/Open setup but leave the "Caption" field blank.
2. Enter the target text in the "Text to look for" field.
3. Add the DOS Name Field ID number and the .EXE or .DLL name for the
given dialog box.
4. Save the setup and test the program.
To activate the intercept, move the mouse to the target text in the
program's Save or Open dialog box. As the mouse pointer nears the target
text, the intercept should be activated.
Name ID Utility
A simple diagnostic device, the Name ID utility displays two specific
system parameters; the active program module (either an .EXE or .DLL)
and the ID numbers and codes for controls and text found in Windows
dialog boxes.
Recording ID Numbers
To use the Name ID utility, make sure Ready, Aim, FILE! is NOT running.
1. Activate the Name ID utility icon from the Ready, Aim, FILE! program
group in Program Manager. A caption bar will be displayed containing two
listings. The first is the current executable module name followed by an
ID number or code for whatever control or text string is active,
highlighted or pointed to. If you started the Name ID utility and then
started Word For Windows, the Name ID utility would begin reporting
information about Word For Windows and any control pointed to with the
mouse. The information you will be concerned with is the module or
program for your program's Save As and Open dialog boxes and the ID
code of the DOS name field used to type in 8-character file names.
2. Start the program you need to get information about and position
the windows so that you can see both the Name ID utility and the program
you're working with.
3. In the window of the target program, select the Open command from the
menu.
4. Once displayed, position your mouse on the caption of the Open
dialog box. If there is no caption, place the cursor in dead space or
an area of the Open dialog box where there are no controls or text.
Make a note of the name of the .EXE or .DLL displayed in the Name ID
caption bar.
5. Click your mouse in the DOS name field of the dialog box and then
make a note of the field ID code. (the .EXE should be USER.EXE).
6. Repeat this process for the Save As dialog box and any other
dialog boxes from the program that you want to intercept carefully
recording the Name ID information.
NOTE: If you are using a program that has alternative methods for
accessing file commands like a button or tool bar, you should test
them to see if the same codes apply for all Open and Save As methods.
For example, if the codes for using a Save As button are different then
those for a Save As menu choice, you will have to set up a Save As/Open
setup record for each different instance.
HELP31
Details
Enter any optional information as you would in a normal FILE! File
Record. The information will be added to the File Record after saved.
HELP32
Browse
The browse screen appears with directory, filename and extension
selectors. Selecting an item and pressing the Ok button will pass the
selection to the edit field that was active when the browse was
activated. A double-click on an item will have the same effect. In
certain cases, information will be grayed-out or inactive when an item
is unrelated to the edit field that you are browsing for. For example,
the DOS file list will be inactive when browsing for a "Work Directory"
in the setup screen.
HELP33
New Program
When adding a new item to the desk you have a number of different
options. You may simply add a program to launch or you may create a
reference to a file or task. Enter the properties for the item and
Save the new item.
Entering a Task
You may also create a more involved item that carries out a task or
loads a specific file. For example, let's say you want to access a
special calendar. Enter the name you want to appear as a description of
the calendar and use the Browse button to select the start command for
the program. Add the name of the specific file you want loaded in the
"Filename/Script" field. The icon that appears will start the selected
program and load the selected file. You may enter switches and other
information in the script field.
New Group
To create a new group, press the New button and select what you want to
create (Group). Enter the new name and press OK. You may then add new
program items to the new group as described above.
New Desktop
To create a new desktop, press the New button and select what you want
to create (Desk). Enter the new name and press OK. You may then add
groups to the new desktop.
Rebuilding
You may rebuild and refresh the Desk at any time using the Auto Setup/
Build function found in the Setup.
HELP34
HELP35
Viewer Setup
The Viewer used by Ready, Aim, FILE! is a very basic ASCII only text
veiwer. You may install a different veiwer by listing the start command
