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│Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ ┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┐ │ │ │ Quick Directory │ User's Manual │ │ │ └─────────────────┴─────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Quick Directory Jim Olsen - SUPERWARE │ │ Shareware Version 1.01 PO Box 1291 │ │ Copyright, 1993. Naugatuck, CT 06770 │ │ All Rights Reserved. (203) 723 - 0014 │ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ │Qdir│ QuickDir User's Manual -------------------------- Contents Table of Contents Page ------------------------------------------------------------- 1 - Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1.1 - QuickDir Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1.2 - Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1.3 - Other Programs QuickDir Uses. . . . . . . . . 2 - 1.4 - About Shareware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1.5 - Registering QuickDir. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1.6 - Money-Back Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1.7 - Pending ASP Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 - QuickDir Quickstart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2.1 - Installing QuickDir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2.2 - Using QuickDir.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2.3 - QuickDir Command Summary.. . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 - QuickDir Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 3.1 - Display Keystrokes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 3.1.1 - Entry Panels.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 3.1.2 - Selection Panels.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 3.1.3 - Scrolling Table Panels.. . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 3.2 - Primary Display Panels.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 3.2.1 - Directory Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 3.2.2 - File Display Panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 3.2.3 - Utility Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 3.2.4 - Archive Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 3.3 - Secondary Display Panels.. . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 3.3.1 - Drive Select Panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 3.3.2 - Select Directory Panel.. . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 3.3.3 - File Overlay Prompt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 3.3.4 - New Directory Prompt.. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4 - QuickDir Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 4.1 - DOS Command Line Options.. . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 4.1.1 - /R - Rescan All Drives.. . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 4.1.2 - QD Drive:\Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 4.1.3 - QD /?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 4.2 - QuickDir General Commands. . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 4.2.1 - F1 - QuickDir Help Key.. . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 4.2.2 - F2 - Rescan Selected Drives. . . . . . . . . 22 - 4.2.3 - F3 - Configure QuickDir. . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 4.2.4 - F4 - Register QuickDir.. . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 4.2.5 - Escape Key.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 4.2.6 - Quit Key.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 QuickDir User's Manual -------------------------- Contents Table of Contents Page ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 - Directory Display Commands.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 5.1 - Find Directory (F).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 5.2 - Next Directory (N).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 5.3 - Make Directory (M).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 5.4 - Delete Directory (D).. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 5.5 - Copy Directory (C).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 5.6 - Rename Directory (R).. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 5.7 - Graft Directory (G). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 5.8 - Eliminate Directory (F8).. . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 5.9 - DOS Shell (S). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 5.10 - Log (L).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 5.11 - Enter Key.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6 - Utility Commands.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 6.1 - All Files (A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 6.2 - Bad Files (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 6.3 - Archive Files (H). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 6.4 - Duplicate Files (I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 6.5 - Find A File (J). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 7 - File Display Commands.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 7.1 - Find File (F). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 7.2 - Next File (N). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 7.3 - Sort File Display (S). . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 7.4 - Tag All Files (T). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 7.5 - Untag All FIles (U). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 7.6 - Selective Tagging (Space Bar). . . . . . . . . 30 - 7.7 - CTL Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 7.8 - Copy File Command (C). . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 7.8.1 - Copy Single File.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 7.8.2 - Copy Tagged Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 7.9 - Delete Files (D).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 7.9.1 - Delete a Single File.. . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 7.9.2 - Delete all Tagged Files. . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 7.10 - Move File (M).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 7.10.1 - Move a Single File. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 7.10.2 - Move Tagged Files.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 7.11 - Rename Files (R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 7.11.1 - Rename a Single File. . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 7.11.2 - Rename Tagged Files.. . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 7.12 - Veiw File (V).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 7.13 - Edit File (E).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 7.14 - Change File Attribute Flag (A). . . . . . . . 36 - 7.15 - Execute a File (X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 7.16 - Extract an Archive File (X).. . . . . . . . . 36 - 7.17 - Compress Files (O). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 7.17.1 - ZIP File Compression. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 7.17.2 - ARJ File Compression. . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 7.17.3 - LZH and PAK File Compression. . . . . . . . 38 - 7.19 - Log (L).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 QuickDir User's Manual -------------------------- Contents Table of Contents Page ------------------------------------------------------------- 8 - Utility Display Commands.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 8.1 - Find File (F). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 8.2 - Next File (N). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 8.3 - Sort Utility Display (S).. . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 8.4 - View File (V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 8.5 - Execute and Extract (X). . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 8.6 - Delete (D).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 8.7 - Copy (C).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 8.8 - File Display (Enter).. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 9 - Archive Display Commands.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 9.1 - Find File (F). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 9.2 - Next File (N). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 9.3 - Sort Archive Display (S).. . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 9.4 - View File (V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 9.5 - Extract a Single File (E). . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 9.6 - Extract all Files (X). . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 - 9.7 - Extract with Paths (W).. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Appendix A - QuickDir Errors and Messages. . . . . . . . 42 Appendix B - About SUPERWARE!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Appendix C - Grateful Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . 51 Appendix D - QuickDir Order Form.. . . . . . . . . . . . 52 QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction. - 1.1 - QuickDir Overview. - QuickDir is an Archive and Hard Drive Manager with Super Utilities. - Painlessly take control of your hard drive with QuickDir's User-Friendly file and directory commands. - Compress and Extract Archive files with Super Ease. - Execute Super Utilities. Find Duplicate Files. Search for any Part of a File Name. Show all Archive files. Determine possible temporary files. And Show All Files. - Blazingly Fast, QuickDir Performs its Functions with Machine Language SPEED. - No Time Waste Logging Directories. Your Hard Drive Tree is saved in a file for Quick Access. - See All your Hard/Lan Drives on a Single Display. - No Hidden Keystrokes. All QuickDir Commands are Displayed on the Screen. No need to Search for them. - No Confusing Keystrokes. Use the Same Key for Tagged and Untagged actions. The Control Key Forces Untagged Action. - Over 50 Powerful Functions, INCLUDING: - Find, Delete, Make, Rename Directories. Eliminate or copy an Entire Directory Branch. Graft Directory to another Branch. Shell to DOS. Show Files List. - File Commands include: Find, Copy, Delete, Move, Rename, View, Edit, Change Attribute, Sort, Execute, Compress to Archive, and Extract from Archive. - Archive Commands include: View, Extract Single File, Extract ALL Files, Extract All Files With Paths, Compress Single File, Compress ALL files, and Compress TAGGED Files. - BEST of ALL, QuickDir is SHAREWARE. Try before you BUY! QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 2 - 1.2 - Disclaimer. This software (QuickDir) is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The person using the software bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software. The author will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason, even if the author or an agent of the author has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall the author's liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the software, regardless of the form of the claim. - 1.3 - Other Programs QuickDir Uses. - QuickDir uses other programs for it's archiving, viewing, and editing functions. - An ARCHIVE is a file that contains many other files. It is compressed so that disk space is minimized. - The archivers, viewers, and editors used are listed below. - If your system does not have one of these programs, QuickDir just disables it. ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Note: Most of these programs are Shareware. │ │ Remember to Register Shareware to │ │ Keep the Concept Working! │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Listed below are the programs QuickDir uses: 1) ZIP File Compression - PKZIP.EXE PKUNZIP.EXE Available from: PKWARE, Inc. 7544 N. Port Washington Rd. Glendale, WI 53217-3422 (414) 352-8699 Voice (414) 352-8670 BBS (414) 352-8559 Fax The shareware version should be available on many BBS's across the country. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 3 2) ARJ File Compression - ARJ.EXE Available From: Robert K Jung 2606 Village Road West Norwood, MA 02062 Or: Channel One BBS MA (617) 354-8873 Join the help/free conference with 'j free' to access ARJ for free. 3) LHARC File Compression - LHA.EXE Available From: HARUYASU YOSHIZAKI This program is free and is available on many BBS's. 4) PAK File Compression - PAK.EXE Note: This compression technique is compatible with ARC Extract and SDN. ARCE defaults to PAK, for those users who do not have ARCE. Available From: NoGate Consulting P.O. Box 88115 Grand Rapids, MI 49518-0115 5) ARCA File Compression - ARCA.COM Available From: Vernon Buerg 139 White Oak Circle Petaluma, CA 94952 6) File Viewer Defaults To: LIST.COM Available From: Vernon Buerg 139 White Oak Circle Petaluma, CA 94952 Note: Any file viewer/editor that uses a format of: ANYVIEWER C:\SUBDIR\FILE.EXT works with QuickDir. 7) Editor Defaults to: EDIT.COM See Note Above. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 4 - 1.4 - About Shareware. - QuickDir is NOT FREE or PUBLIC DOMAIN software. - Shareware is a distribution system which lets a user evaluate software before purchasing it. - If you are dissatisfied with QuickDir in any way, simply delete it, and you owe nothing. - You are REQUIRED to pay for QuickDir after a 10 to 30 day evaluation period. - If you paid a shareware distributor $3-8 for QuickDir, it was only for the cost of duplicating the diskette and sending QuickDir to you. - Shareware authors only receive payment when you register. - 1.5 - Registering QuickDir. - Since QuickDir is a brand new program, I am keeping the price low. - $35+$4 S+H (Total=$39) registers Quickdir on one PC. - If you run QuickDir on more than one PC, use the quantity discount price referred to in the order form. In determining the number of PC's to register, treat QuickDir as if it were a book. Multiple registrations are required for multiple PCs. - Use QuickDir's automated registration form. Press F4 at any time to create and print an order form. - The basic registration package contains these items: - A registered install diskette. - A coupon for lifetime free upgrades (S+H only). - You can order a laser printed manual ($7 each). - Or you may want extra installation diskettes ($4 each). Intended for Corporate Users. - All registered users receive my commitment to technical support, limited at this time to US Mail and Compuserve. My Compuserve ID is 71564,725. My address is: Jim Olsen - SUPERWARE P.O. Box 1291 Naugatuck, CT 06770 - As SUPERWARE expands, expect to see a BBS, FAX, and telephone technical support. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 5 - 1.6 - Money-Back Guarantee. - If, after receiving the registration package, you are dissatisfied with it in any way, please mail the registration package back to me, and you will receive a refund for the registration cost (less shipping and handling). - I am certain you will never regret registering QuickDir, and that is my way of proving it. - 1.7 - Pending ASP Membership. - I am going through the process of becoming an ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals) approved Author. Chapter 2 - QuickDir Quickstart. - 2.1 - Installing QuickDir. - Go thru the process of unarchiving the QuickDir install archive. - QuickDir performs best if it is in the DOS PATH. Most users have a utility directory. Copy QuickDir to the utility or DOS directory. - Next, start QuickDir by entering QD on the DOS prompt. - QuickDir will auto configure. Press Enter. - Auto configure searches your path for the external programs required for all of QuickDir's archival features. If a configuration program is blank, it is not available. Make a note of the blank reply areas and keep pressing enter. It's OK for experienced users to change the QuickDir working directory. BUT NEVER CHOOSE A FLOPPY DRIVE! - The configuration is saved and ALL hard drive and LAN directories are scanned. - When this scan completes, you're ready to USE QuickDir! QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 6 - 2.2 - Using QuickDir. - Using QuickDir is easy because every QuickDir command is displayed on the screen, always in view. - In addition, using QuickDir is SAFE, because every command requires one extra keystroke to process. - For instance. Let's say you want to delete a directory. You may press 'D' at any time on the directory display. Most of the time you will get a message like 'Cant Delete Directory - Contains Files or Subdirectories'. But, should you run across an empty directory, you are required to press 'Y' in order to delete it. - If you're an experienced DOS user, refer to QuickDir Command Summary. If not, all QuickDir commands are documented in detail in this User's Manual. - 2.3 - QuickDir Command Summary - Experienced DOS users can start right away. Refer to the command summary on the following pages. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 7 ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ QuickDir Command Summary Page 1 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ DOS Command Line Options - Control QD Execution. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ - Use on DOS Prompt after 'QD'(EG. QD /R).│ │ QD /R - Rescan All Non-Removable Drives. │ │ -- QuickDir creates new directory tree. │ │ Use only when hard drive tree structure │ │ changes significantly. │ │ Use /R if QuickDir fails to execute. │ │ Drive scan status is displayed. │ │ QD Drive: - Display Tree for Drive. │ │ Example: QD A: - displays drive A: tree.│ │ QD Dir - Point to First Matching Directory on │ │ Any Fixed Drive. │ │ Example: QD DOS - Points to directory │ │ named DOS. │ │ QD DR:Dir - Point to First Matching Directory on │ │ Specified Drive. │ │ Example: QD D:\DOS - Points to directory│ │ DOS on Drive D: │ │ QD /? - Execute QuickDir Help Routine, and │ │ return to DOS. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ General Commands - Shared Between Options │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ F1 - Help │ │ F2 - Rescan - Update Directory Display. │ │ F3 - Configure - Setup other Programs. │ │ F4 - Register - Pay for QuickDir. │ │ Escape - Cancel the Current Command. │ │ (Q)uit - Quit QuickDir - Return to DOS. │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 8 ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ QuickDir Command Summary Page 2 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Directory Display Commands. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ (F)ind - Find Dir/Subdir. │ │ If drive is not specified, finds match │ │ on ANY drive. │ │ (N)ext - Find Next Matching Dir/Subdir. │ │ (M)kdir - Make a Subdirectory. │ │ A single subdir is created, and placed │ │ in the dir display. │ │ (D)eldir - Delete EMPTY Directory. │ │ Dir not deleted if files or subdirs are │ │ in directory. │ │ Type 'Y' on prompt panel to process. │ │ (C)opydir - Copy all Files and Subdirs. │ │ For copying directory structure. │ │ Point/Enter destination directory. │ │ Type 'Y' for auto file replace. │ │ Type 'Y' to include subdirectories. │ │ (R)ename - Rename Directory. │ │ │ Type the new name on prompt panel. │ │ (G)raft - Move Dir/Subdirs to New Parent. │ │ Point to destination parent directory. │ │ All dirs and subdirs are moved. │ │ Do(S)hell - Shell to DOS to Execute Commands. │ │ (L)og - Change to Another drive. │ │ Includes floppy and LAN drives. │ │ Type drive letter or scroll thru select │ │ panel and press enter. │ │ F8 - Eliminate Directory and Subdirs. │ │ Must spell 'ELIM' correctly. │ │ Extreme care must be used. │ │ Enter - Display Files in Directory. │ │ Refer to File Display Commands. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 9 ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ QuickDir Command Summary Page 3 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Utility Commands. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ A - Allfiles - Show All files on Selected Drive(s). │ │ QD V1.01 has 3,000 file limit. │ │ Refer to Utility Display Commands. │ │ B - Badfiles - Find these Types of Files: │ │ - 0 Length Files. │ │ - File extensions of .BAK, .BU, .OLD,│ │ .SAV, .TMP, ._SB, .$$$, and .!!! │ │ - Files with no extension. │ │ Select drive on drive select panel. │ │ Refer to Utility Display Commands. │ │ H - Archive - Find all Archive Files. │ │ Defined as files with extensions of │ │ .ARC, .ARJ, .ZIP, .LZH, .PAK, .SDN,│ │ and all A00-A99 for ARJ mult vol. │ │ Select drive on drive select panel. │ │ Refer to Utility Display Commands. │ │ I - Dupfile - Find Duplicate Files. │ │ Select drive on drive select panel. │ │ Refer to Utility Display Commands. │ │ J - Findfile - Locate Any Part of Filename. │ │ Select drive on drive select panel. │ │ Refer to Utility Display Commands. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 10 ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ QuickDir Command Summary Page 4 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ File Display Commands. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ (F)ind - Locate Any Part of Filename. │ │ (N)ext - Find next partial filename match. │ │ (S)ort - Sort File Display by size, date/time, │ │ attrib flags, extension, or filename. │ │ Select sort criteria from panel. │ │ (T)agall - Select all Files for Tagged Action. │ │ (U)ntagall - Deselect all Files for Single Action. │ │ SPACE BAR - Tag or Untag Individual File. │ │ CTL+CMD - Force Single (untagged) Action. │ │ (C)opy - Copy File. │ │ Point/Enter destination directory. │ │ Enter a different filename if desired. │ │ Status display shows progress of copy. │ │ ->If any tagged: Copy only tagged files. │ │ ->If CTL+C: Copy single file. │ │ (D)elete - Delete File. │ │ Type 'Y' on prompt panel to process. │ │ ->If any tagged: Del only tagged files. │ │ ->If CTL+D: Delete single file. │ │ (M)ove - Move (Copy and Delete) File. │ │ Point/Enter destination directory. │ │ Enter a different filename if desired. │ │ Quick move if destination same drive. │ │ ->If any tagged: Move only tagged files. │ │ ->If CTL+M: Move single file. │ │ (R)ename - Rename File. │ │ Enter new filename in reply area. │ │ ->If any tagged: Rename tagged files. │ │ Use * as a masking character. │ │ ->If CTL+R: Rename single file. │ │ (V)iew - View File using External Viewer. │ │ If not configured, command is disabled.│ │ If archive file, displays archive dir. │ │ ->If any tagged: View all tagged files. │ │ ->If CTL+V: View single file. │ │ (E)dit - Edit File using External Editor. │ │ If not configured, command disabled. │ │ ->If any tagged: Edit all tagged files. │ │ ->If CTL+E: Edit single file. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 11 ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ QuickDir Command Summary Page 5 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ File Display Commands (Continued). │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ (A)ttrib - Change File Attribute Flag. │ │ │ Select new attribute from attrib │ │ selection panel. │ │ ->If any tagged: Chg attrib tagged files.│ │ ->If CTL+A: Chg attrib single file. │ │ e(X)ecute - Run File. │ │ Does not execute files other than .EXE,│ │ .COM, or .BAT extensions. │ │ ->No tagged action available. │ │ e(X)tract - Prepare to Extract Archive File. │ │ Displays archive directory for all │ │ .ARC, .ARJ, .LZH, .PAK, .SDN and .ZIP│ │ and A00-A99 file extensions. │ │ Refer to Archive Directory Options. │ │ ->No tagged action available. │ │ c(O)mpress - Compress Files. │ │ Point/Enter destination directory. │ │ Enter basic filename + valid archive │ │ extension of .ARC, .ARJ, .LZH, .PAK, │ │ .SDN or .ZIP. (EG. Archive.zip). │ │ Select compression option from menu. │ │ Archiving program is called as follows:│ │ ->If no files tagged: Archiver is exe- │ │ cuted for a single file. │ │ ->If CTL+O: Same as no files tagged. │ │ ->If ALL files tagged: Archiver is exe- │ │ cuted with *.* as the filename. │ │ ->If SOME files tagged: Archiver is exe- │ │ cuted multiple times for each file. │ │ (L)og - Change to Another Drive. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 12 ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ QuickDir Command Summary Page 6 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Utility Display Commands. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ - No Tagged Action Available. │ │ (F)ind - Locate Any Part of Filename. │ │ (N)ext - Find Next Partial Filename Match. │ │ (S)ort - Sort Display by drive/dir, size, │ │ extension, or filename. │ │ (V)iew - View File. │ │ If archive file, shows archive dir. │ │ Refer to Archive Display Commands. │ │ e(X)ecute - Run File. │ │ Only executes files with .EXE, .COM, or│ │ .BAT extensions. │ │ e(X)tract - Prepare to Extract Archive File. │ │ (D)elete - Delete File. │ │ Reply 'Y' on delete prompt. │ │ (C)opy - Copy File. │ │ Point/Enter destination directory. │ │ Enter a different filename if desired. │ │ Status display shows progress of copy. │ │ Space Bar - Enter File Display Panel. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Archive Display Commands. │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ - No Tagged Action Available. │ │ (F)ind - Locate Any Part of Filename. │ │ (N)ext - Find Next Partial Filename Match. │ │ (S)ort - Sort Display by date/time, orig size, │ │ compressed size, percent, extension, │ │ or filename. │ │ (V)iew - Temporarily Extract and View File. │ │ Archiver and viewer programs are run. │ │ (E)xtrSingle - Extract Single File. │ │ Point/Enter destination directory. │ │ Archiver program prompts for file │ │ replace. REPLY: │ │ Y- Repl Curr File. A- Repl All Files.│ │ e(X)trAll - Extract All Files. │ │ Refer to ExtrSingle. │ │ (W)ithPaths- Extract All Files and Paths. │ │ Point/Enter destination directory. │ │ Archiver program prompts for directory │ │ create. See REPLY above. │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 13 Chapter 3 - QuickDir Basics. - 3.1 - Display Keystrokes - QuickDir uses a full-screen display similar to many other programs on the PC software market. - QuickDir uses 3 different types of 'Panels': - An Entry Panel: The user enters information. - A Selection Panel: Select from different options. - A Scrolling Table Panel: Access large amounts of information. - The next 3 sections explain how to use these panels. - 3.1.1 - Entry Panels. - An Entry Panel allows the user to enter or change information. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │Editor Pgm Name: +________ List Pgm Name: ___________ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - When an entry panel is first displayed, the cursor is positioned on the first reply area. - A 'Reply Area' is the place you enter information. - To advance to the next reply area (List Pgm Name), use the Tab, Cursor Down, or Enter key. - If you need to go back to prior reply area, use the Shift-Tab or the Cursor Up key. - To edit (correct) a reply area, use either the Left Cursor, Right Cursor, or Backspace key. - Use the Home or End key to go to the start or end of a reply area. - Insert and Delete changes your data accordingly. - 3.1.2 - Selection Panels. - A selection panel lets you choose from a predetermined number of options. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────┐ +Date and Time │ │Attribute Flags │ │Extension of File │ │Filename │ └─────────────────────────┘ - The cursor is initially positioned on the first selection. - Use the Up and Down cursor keys to move. - Or press the First Letter of the selection. For instance, type 'E' and the cursor moves to the 'EXTENSION' selection. - Press enter to process the selection made. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 14 - 3.1.3 - Scrolling Table Panels. - A scrolling table panel is similar to the selection panel, except it contains much more information. An example of a scrolling panel follows: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ └─SUDIR1 38,341 │ │+ └─SUBDIR2 26,560 ▒│ │ ├─DIR2 3,743,012 ▒│ │ ├─DIR3 2,501,570 ▒│ │ └─DIR5 4,808,342 │ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Note the cursor position (+) sign. - You may scroll up or down using the cursor arrow keys. - Page up and page down is a faster way of postioning. - The home and end keys move the cursor to the top or bottom of the display information. - Typing the first letter does NOT position the table. Most keystrokes are reserved as command keys. - 3.2 - Primary Display Panels. - There are 4 main primary display panels in QuickDir. These are described in this section. - 3.2.1 - Directory Display Panel. - The directory display panel looks like this: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Quick Directory │ │ A:\ - Chg to Removable Disk │ │ C: INFO: Scanned Sun 03/21/93 at 15:15 ▒│ │ C:\ 189,322 ▒│ │ ├─123 1,342,272 ▒│ │ │ └─DATA 907,010 ▒│ │ ├─A 0 ▒│ │+│ └─UL 68,010 ▒│ │ ├─BAT 8,298 ▒│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ - The cursor is at the C:\A\UL directory. - This panel shows all hard drive directories and the size of each. - Press enter at the current position and display the file list for directory C:\A\UL. - Directory commands, such as delete and copy, affect only the directory at the cursor. - Use the Up, Down, Page Up, Page Down, Home, or End keys to move the cursor to a different directory. - If you move to 'Chg to Removable Disk' and press Enter, QuickDir displays the directory for a new drive. - For a complete discussion of directory commands, refer to chapter 5 (Page 24). QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 15 - 3.2.2 - File Display Panel. - The file display panel looks like this: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Directory List Files: 18 Size: 214,322 │ │ C:\DIR1\STUFF\*.* │ │ Tagged Files: 2 Total Bytes Tagged: 46,717 │ │ Filename Date Time Flags Size │ │ ATT .STF 92/02/18 03:00 A 6,332 │ │Tag BIGDEMO .YNT 92/02/18 03:00 A 40,385 ▒│ │ BIGOBJ .EXE 92/02/18 03:00 ARSH 11,400 ▒│ │ BOLD .GUY 92/02/18 03:00 A 14,670 ▒│ │Tag CGA .VID 92/02/18 03:00 A 6,332 ▒│ │ GOTH .CHR 92/02/18 03:00 A 18,063 │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - The top line contains the number of files and directory size. - The third line contains the number and total size of tagged files. - The next columns are: - Tagged - These files are grouped together for multiple processing. - Filename - The filename and extension are separated so they can be easily identified. - Date - File date is given in yr/mth/day format. - Time - File time is given in military time. - Flags - The DOS attribute flags. - Size - The number of bytes in the file. - Scroll thru the file display, or use 'F' or 'N' keys to locate a particular file. - For a complete discussion of File Display Commands, refer to Chapter 7 (page 29). QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 16 - 3.2.3 - Utility Display Panel. - The Utility Display panel shows the results of a utility. Here is an example: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Utilities Files: 3001 Size: 106,023,932 │ │ Current Utility: Find All Files │ │ Filename Size Drive / Directory │ │ ADDRBOOK.DAT 122 C:\CSERVE\SUPPORT\ │ │ ADDRESS .SPC 3,456 C:\Z\JIM\ ▒│ │ ADDRESS .TXT 94 C:\YJ\REGISTER ▒│ │ ADDRESS .TXT 1,022 C:\REG\PROTOT\ ▒│ │ ADKS____.FOT 1,330 C:\QUICKDIR\FOT ▒│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Note the panel contains less information than the file display panel. That's because the drive and directory require extra display space. - The 2nd line contains the current utility. - The top line contains the number and total size of files captured in this utility. - The next columns are: - Filename - The filename and extension are separated so they can be easily identified. - Size - The number of bytes in the file. - Drive/Directory - Location of the file. - Scroll thru the file display, or use 'F' or 'N' keys to locate a particular file. - For a complete discussion of Utility Display Commands, refer to Chapter 8 (page 38). QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 17 - 3.2.4 - Archive Display Panel. - An Archive Display panel shows the contents of an archive file. To display it, use the view or extract command on a file with an .ARC, .ARJ, .LZH, .PAK, .SDN, .ZIP or A00-A99 extensions. - Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Archive List Files: 339 Orig: 744,580 Cmp: 83,552 77 % │ │ C:\YC\YCBU\YCBU.ZIP │ │ Filename Date Time Orig Size % Compr Size Method + │ │ CUSTOM .ASM 92/12/26 12:15 1,827 72 522 Deflated + │ │ CUSTOM .EXE 93/02/18 16:18 21,584 53 10,273 Deflated +▒│ │ CUSTOM .MAK 93/02/18 16:18 1,376 66 473 Deflated +▒│ │ CUSTOM .OBJ 92/12/26 12:15 252 9 230 Deflated +▒│ │ ORDER .FRM 93/03/17 13:09 4,101 82 771 Deflated +▒│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - An Archive Display is the same for any archive format. For example, an ARJ format display is exactly like the above ZIP format display, except for the method. - The top line contains the number of files, the total original (uncompressed) size, the total compressed size, and the total percentage of compression. - The second line contains the pathname of the archive. - The next columns are as follows: - Filename - The filename and extension are separated so they can be easily identified. - Date - The original date of the archived file. - Time - The original time of the archived file. - Orig Size - The uncompressed size. - % - Percent compression. - Compr Sz - The compressed size. - Method - The compression method. - + - (+) means the archive contains paths. - Scroll thru the archive display panel, or use the 'F' and 'N' keys to locate a particular file. - For a complete discussion of Archive Display Commands, refer to Chapter 9 (page 40). - 3.3 - Secondary Display Panels. - Other panels that are used throughout QuickDir. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 18 - 3.3.1 - Drive Select Panel. - QuickDir's drive select panel is displayed whenever a drive needs to be selected. Here is an example: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Rescan Disk Use Escape To Cancel│ │ Select Disk Drive From This List: │ │ - Rescan All Fixed Disk(s). │ │ C:- Rescan Single Fixed Disk. │ │ D:- Rescan Single Fixed Disk. │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Note the command is rescan disk. Many other commands use the drive selection panel. - There are 3 methods for selecting a drive: - The easiest way is to type the first letter of the drive and press enter. - Use the cursor keys to scroll to the drive and press enter. - If your PC has only one drive, just press enter to choose all fixed disks. - If a drive is missing from the drive select panel, follow these steps: - Quit QuickDir. - Run QD /R (rescan) command line option. - If the drive is still missing, it is probably a non-standard DOS device. Quit QuickDir. Use DOS to change to the drive, and restart Quickdir. QuickDir may recognize it. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 19 - 3.3.2 - Select Directory Panel. - QuickDir's point to directory panel is designed to save typing. Here is an example: ┌──────────────────────────────────┐ │ Select Directory From Tree │ │ ├─MAIN ▒│ │ │ ├─BIN ▒│ │ │ ├─INC ▒│ │ │ │ └─SYS ▒│ │ │ ├─QDSHARE ▒│ │ │ │ └─PGM ▒│ │ │ └─ZOTHER │ │ Use Log, Find, Next, Tab, or │ └──────────────────────────────────┘ - The Select Directory Panel is always accompanied by a command panel. For instance, when copying a file, a copy command panel is displayed below the select directory panel. - Pressing enter to transfer the directory name to the command panel. - Use the Tab key to bypass the select directory panel. Use it again to return to the select directory panel. - Use the 'L' key to display another drive. Refer to section 3.3.1 on page 18. - Use the 'F' and 'N' keys to locate a directory in the tree. - Use the Up and Down Cursor keys to move thru the tree. - Hints: - If a command panel already contains the correct path, use the Tab key to skip select directory. - If the destination path is a new directory, point to the parent of that directory and press enter. Use the End key and type the remaining characters. - If the destination path is the root of a drive, use Tab to skip the select directory panel. Type in the drive (A:). - 3.3.3 - File Overlay Prompt. - QuickDir will ask before overlaying existing files. Here is an example: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ File Exists! Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Output Path: C:\YC\1.TXT │ │ Date Time Flags Size │ │ Input Info: 93/03/24 21:31 A 232 │ │ Output Info: 93/03/24 21:31 A 232 │ │ Do you Wish to Overlay File? N Y or N │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Input and Output information is displayed. - Type 'Y' and press enter to overlay the file. - Or just press enter to cancel file overlay. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 20 - 3.3.4 - New Directory Prompt. - If a new directory is entered as an output path, this prompt is displayed: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Directory Does Not Exist! Use Escape to Cancel │ │C:\YC\QDSHARE\A\ │ │Do You Wish To Create Dir? N Y or N │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Answer 'Y' to create the directory. - Or answer 'N'. Press enter to abort the current option. Chapter 4 - QuickDir Commands. - 4.1 - DOS Command Line Options. - A command line option is entered at the DOS prompt. Here is an example: C:\QD> QD C:\DOS /R /? ------------ - 4.1.1 - /R(escan) All Drives. - The /R option forces QuickDir to rescan all non-removable drives. Here is an example: QD /R (At DOS PROMPT). - /R is the same as the F3 global rescan command, except /R rebuilds the QuickDir directory index and drive tables. - You MUST use /R for any of the following: - A non-removable drive has been added to the system. - The system crashed and corrupted the QuickDir directory index (garbage in directory tree). - QuickDir does not work (locks-up). This always means the directory index is corrupted. - Under normal conditions, F2 should be used to rescan a drive. Refer to section 3.2.2 on page 15. - Do not use /R on a routine basis. QuickDir was designed to run fast and efficient. /R wastes time and computer resources. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 21 - 4.1.2 - QD Drive:\Directory. - The initial drive and directory display can be controlled from the command line. Here is an example: QD D:\DOS\MYCMDS - Point to dir DOS\MYCMDS on drive D: Ignore same dir name on drive C: or QD B: - Scan drive B: and display tree. - Enter a drive without a directory (D:) and this occurs: - The root of the drive is selected. - The tree is built if the drive is removable. - Enter a directory without a drive (MYPGMS) and this occurs: - For fixed drives, a matching directory is located in the tree. - For removable drives, a tree is built and the matching directory located. - Enter both a drive and a directory, (EG. C:\DOS) and this occurs: - If the drive is fixed, a matching directory is located on the drive given. - If the drive is removable, a tree is built and the matching directory located. - The error 'DRIVE/DIRECTORY NOT FOUND: \DIRNAME.' is displayed if QuickDir cannot locate it. - Hint: Use QD DIRNAME to easily and quickly change DOS directories. Just enter QD DIRNAME, and press 'Q' to quit. - 4.1.3 - QD /? - Use /? to display the QuickDir Help Screen. - QuickDir returns to DOS. - 4.2 - Quickdir General Commands. - Common to more than one display panel. - 4.2.1 - F1 - Quickdir Help Key. - Use F1 to display the online help panel. - When finished with help, press escape to return to QuickDir. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 22 - 4.2.2 - F2 - Rescan Selected Drives. - Use F2 to recognize changes to a tree. - Here is an example: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Rescan Disk Use Escape To Cancel│ │ Select Disk Drive From This List: │ │ - Rescan All Fixed Disk(s). │ │ C:- Rescan Single Fixed Disk. │ │ D:- Rescan Single Fixed Disk. │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Refer to Section 3.3.1 Pg 18 Drive Select replies. - QuickDir displays the progress of the rescan. - If a drive is not listed on the rescan panel, refer to section 3.3.1. on page 18. - Note: If QuickDir cannot find the current DOS directory, it automaticly does a rescan. - 4.2.3 - F3 - Configure QuickDir. - Use F3 to configure QuickDir. Here is an example: ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Configure Page 1 of 1 Use Escape When Complete │ ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Customize/Disable External Pgms: (Must Be In Dos Path) │ │Editor Pgm Name: EDIT.COM List Pgm Name: LIST.COM │ │ PKZIP Pgm Name: PKZIP.EXE PKUNZIP Pgm Name: PKUNZIP.EXE │ │ ARJ Pgm Name: ARJ.EXE LHA Pgm Name: LHA.EXE │ │ ARCA Pgm Name: ARCA.COM ARCE Pgm Name: PAK.EXE │ │ PAK Pgm Name: PAK.EXE SDN Pgm Name: PAK.EXE │ │ (A Blank Pgm Name Will Disable Program) │ │QD Work Path: C:\YC\____________________________________ │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - QuickDir looks for these programs in your DOS path. - A blank entry means the program was not found. - Do not change the programs given in the example above. QuickDir may not operate correctly. - The exceptions to this rule are: - Any Editor or Viewer may be used if it uses command line pathnames. EG. EDIT C:\DIR\FILE.EXT - The ARC format is supported by both PAK.EXE and ARCE.COM. To simplify matters, Quickdir uses PAK. You may substitute ARCE.COM for PAK.EXE. - I've heard that ARJ will soon support SDN files. I haven't tested QuickDir using ARJ SDN files. - Only experienced DOS users should change the QD Work Path. The work path is used to store QUICKDIR.DIR (index file) and to create temporary files and dirs, primarily when viewing archives. The QD work path must have .5 meg free space. - A 'NOT IN DOS PATH' error is displayed if QuickDir cannot locate a program in the DOS path. Space out the program name to recover from this error. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 23 - 4.2.4 - F4 - Register QuickDir. - Use F4 to Register QuickDir. It's the best way of insuring you are notified when upgrades are available. - You are protected from future price increases because you receive a coupon good for free upgrades (S+H only). - F4 is an easy way to register. - Registration Name: The name you wish to have appear on your registered copy of QuickDir. - # PC's To Register: Decide how many PC's to register the same way as deciding how many books to purchase. If QuickDir is loaded on more than one PC at a time, count the total the number of PC's it is loaded on. - Cost Per PC: Enter the cost as stated in this chart: ┌────────────────────────────────┐ │ Price Info: (QD Ver 1.01 Only) │ │ # PC's Cost Please Call │ │ 1 $35 For │ │ 2-4 $25 Site Licensing │ │ 5-9 $20 Information │ │ 10-99 $15 │ │ Contact: Jim Olsen - SUPERWARE │ │ (203)-723-0014 1-6 PM EST M-F │ └────────────────────────────────┘ - Disk Size: Enter either 3 or 5 for 3 1/2 or 5 1/4 installation disks. - Extra Install Diskettes: If required cost $4 each. - Printed Manuals: Printed manuals are available for $7 each. The manual is printed on a laser printer with a nice cover. If user manuals become popular, I will have them printed professionally. - Shipping Information: Enter the shipping address. - When the registration information is complete, press enter to view the automated order form. All costs are calculated for you. - Answer 'Y' to proceed or 'N' to enter corrections. - Select the print options. Press 1 to print on LPT1, 2 for LPT2, or 3 to save order form in a file. - Send a check or money order to: Jim Olsen - SUPERWARE. P.O. Box 1291, Naugatuck, Ct 06770. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 24 - 4.2.5 - Escape Key. - The escape key is a cancel key. Escape cancels any function, except external programs. - 4.2.6 - Quit Key. - Use the 'Q' key to return to DOS. Chapter 5 - Directory Display Commands. - This chapter discusses the commands available in the directory tree display. - 5.1 - Find Directory (F). - Use the 'F' key to locate a directory on the tree. Here is an example: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Find Directory Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Enter Drive/Directory For Find: │ │ _________________________________________ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Type the starting characters of the directory and press enter. QuickDir will either point to the matching directory or display 'Drive/Directory not found'. - Next works in conjunction with Find. Press 'N' to advance to the next matching directory. - Enter the drive and directory to limit the directory search to a single drive. For example, enter D:WORK to find D:\DOS\WORK directory. - 5.2 - Next Directory (N). - Use the 'N' key to locate the next matching directory. - No panel is displayed. - Next moves the cursor to the next directory. - When the last matching directory is found, Next redisplays the first. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 25 - 5.3 - Make Directory (M). - Use the 'M' key to create a subdirectory. Here is an example: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Make A New Directory Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Under: C:\YC\QDSHARE\ │ │ Name: _____________ New Directory Name │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Use these rules when naming a directory: - Do not enter more than 8 consecutive characters. - Using a 3 character extension is vaild. For example, EDIT.DIR is a valid directory name. - A directory cannot contain more than 12 characters. - If another program has removed the current directory, QuickDir cannot make the subdirectory. - 5.4 - Delete Directory (D). - Use the 'D' key to delete an empty subdirectory. - If the directory contains files or subdirectories, a 'Directory Not Empty' message is displayed. - Use F2 - Rescan if the directory cannot be deleted. Another program may have already deleted it. - This prompt is displayed if the directory is empty: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │Directory: C:\YC\QDSHARE\PGM\A │ │Delete Dir?: N Y or N │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Reply 'Y' to delete the directory. - Reply 'N' to cancel delete. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 26 - 5.5 - Copy Directory (C). - Use the 'C' key to copy a directory structure. - A select directory and copy dir panel are displayed. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Copy A Directory Use Escape To Cancel │ │From Path: C:\YC\QDSHARE\ │ │ To Path: ________________________________________________ │ │Include Subdirs?: N N-Copy Only Curr Dir Y- Copy ALL Subdirs│ │ Replace Files?: N N-Prompt Before Repl Y- Repl w/o Prompt │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Use these procedures to copy a directory. - First, point to or enter the new directory name in the 'To Path' reply area. - Answer Y or N to 'Include Subdirs?' - 'N' to copy only the current directory. - 'Y' to copy the current directory and all it's subdirectories. - Answer Y or N to 'Replace Files?' - 'N' and QuickDir asks before replacing files. - 'Y' and QuickDir will replace without asking. - A create directory prompt is displayed if the 'To Path:' directory does not exist. - The directory copy will be cancelled if the destination drive runs out of free space. - 5.6 - Rename Directory (C). - Use the 'R' key to change the name of a directory. Here is an example: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Rename Directory Use Escape To Cancel │ │Directory: C:\YC\QDSHARE\ │ │Rename to: QDSHARE______ New Directory Name │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - The 'Rename To:' reply area is preloaded with the current directory name. - Enter the new directory name in the 'Rename To:' reply area. Press enter to process rename. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 27 - 5.7 - Graft Directory (G). - Use the 'G' key to move a dir branch to a new parent. A select directory and graft directory are displayed. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Graft Directory Specify a New Parent Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Directory: C:\YC\QDSHARE\ │ │ New Parent: │ │Process Graft?: N Y or N │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Use these rules for selecting a new parent: - The new parent must be on the current drive. - The new parent directory must exist. - The select directory panel must be used to select a parent directory. - Also, Log to another drive is disabled. - Select a parent from the directory display and press enter. - Press 'Y' to process the directory graft. Grafting is a multiple command. New directories are created, files moved, and the old directories deleted. - Because grafting is complicated, no escape sequence is provided. You MUST let the graft complete or your hard drive tree will look strange. If your system crashes during a graft, you must rescan and move files manually. - 5.8 - F8 - Eliminate Directory. - Use the 'F8' key to remove all files and subdirs. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Warning! Elimdir Will Delete All Files and Subdirectories │ │Directory: C:\YC\QDSHARE\ │ │ │ │Type 'elim': ____ Incorrect Spelling Will Cancel Command. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Type 'ELIM' in the reply area. - Use care. Important files can be wiped out. - 5.9 - DOS SHELL (S). - Use the 'S' key to shell to DOS without leaving QDir. - QuickDir does not free allocated memory. You have 200k less memory than normal. - Type 'EXIT' to return to QuickDir. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 28 - 5.10 - Log (L). - Use the 'L' key to change to another drive. - Select the drive from the drive select panel. - Removable drives are scanned before the directory tree is displayed. - 5.11 - The Enter Key. - Use the 'Enter' key to display the files in the current directory. Refer to section 3.2.2 for an example of the file display panel on page 15. Chapter 6 - Utility Commands. - QuickDir has some very useful utilities. This chapter discusses them in detail. - 6.1 - All Files (A). - Use the 'A' key to display all files on your drive. - Select the drive from the drive select panel. - The drive is scanned and every file is marked for display. - Up to 3,001 files can be displayed. - For a complete list of Utility Display Commands, refer to Chapter 8 on page 38. - 6.2 - Bad Files (B). - Use the 'B' key to identify temporary files. - Select the drive from the drive select panel. - The following types of files are displayed: - Files with 0 size. - Files with extensions of .BAK, .BU, .OLD, .SAV, .TMP, ._SB, .$$$, and .!!!. - Files with no extension. - For a complete list of Utility Display Commands, refer to Chapter 8 on page 38. - 6.3 - Archive Files (H). - Use the 'H' key to scan for archive files. - Select the drive from the drive select panel. - Archive files are files with extensions of .ARC, .ARJ, .LZH, .SDN, .PAK, .ZIP, and A00-A99. - For a complete list of Utility Display Commands, refer to Chapter 8 on page 38. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 29 - 6.4 - Duplicate Files. (I). - Use the 'I' key to scan for duplicate files. - Select the drive from the drive select panel. - Duplicate files are files with the same filename and extension, but reside in different directories. - For a complete list of Utility Display Commands, refer to Chapter 8 on page 38. - 6.5 - Find a File (J). - Use the 'J' key to locate a file. - Select the drive from the drive select panel. - Also, any part of the filename, as shown: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ File Find Utility Use Escape To Cancel │ │ File Find is Limited to 3,000 Matches │ │ File to Find: SUP___________ Enter Any Part of Filename. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Use Find File for locating: - Any part of the filename. For instance, 'SHARE' matches all of these files: - SHARE.EXE - MDSHARE.DAT - RVSHARE.TXT - The extension. For instance, '.TXT' matches all files with '.TXT' extension. - For a complete list of Utility Display Commands, refer to Chapter 8 on page 38. Chapter 7. - File Display Commands. - This chapter discusses the commands available in the File Display Panel. - The File Display Panel is displayed by pressing enter on the directory tree panel, or by pressing the space bar on the utility display panel. - 7.1 - Find File (F). - Use the 'F' key to Find a file. Here is an example: ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Find File Use Escape To Cancel │ │File to Find: ____________ Enter Any Part of Filename. │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Enter any part of the file name. - Find file points to the first match. - Since the match can be anywhere in the filename, make the search string as complete as possible. - Use the Next key in conjunction with find. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 30 - 7.2 - Next File (N). - Use the 'N' key to find the Next matching file. - No panel is displayed. Next points to matching file. - If a Find is not performed, Next moves the cursor down one file. - When the last matching file is found, Next redisplays the first. - 7.3 - Sort the File Display (S). - Use the 'S' key to Sort the file display by file size, date/time, attribute flags, extension, or file name. - The file display is initially sorted in filename order. - Here is an example of the Sort selection panel. ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Select Sort Criteria │ │Date and Time │ │Size of File │ │Attribute Flags │ │Extension of File │ │Filename │ │ Use Arrow Keys or │ │ Type First Letter │ └─────────────────────────┘ - Move the cursor to the selection. - Or, key in the first letter of the selection. - Press Enter. QuickDir sorts the file display. - 7.4 - Tag All Files (T). - Use the 'T' key to select all files. - Every file contains a 'Tag' indicator on the leftmost side of the panel. - File Display Commands process files as a group. - 7.5 - Untag All Files (U). - Use the 'U' key to deselect all files. - Every 'Tag' indicator is erased from the leftmost side of the panel. - File Display Commands process single files only. - 7.6 - Selective Tagging (SPACE BAR). - Use the 'SPACE' bar to Tag or Untag a file. - If not tagged, 'Tag' is added to leftmost side of the panel. - If already tagged, 'Tag' is erased from the leftmost side of the panel. - The file display scrolls down to the next file. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 31 - 7.7 - CTL KEY. - Use the 'CTL' key to ignore tagged files. - The 'CTL' key is used in this way: - Press and hold 'CTL'. - Enter the file display command. - For instance, say you are tagging files for delete. After tagging a number of files, you come across one you have to view. Pressing the 'V' key alone will not view the file. Rather, it views all tagged files. Press CTL and 'V' together to view a single file. - 7.8 - Copy File Command (C). - Use the 'C' key to Copy a file. - If files are tagged, all tagged files are copied unless the 'CTL' override key is used. - Single and tagged actions are documented separately. - 7.8.1 - Copy Single File (C). - Use the 'C' key without tagging any file to copy a single file. Use 'CTL-C' to force a single file copy. - Select Directory and Copy Input panels are displayed. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Copy A Single File Use Escape To Cancel │ │ To Path: C:\YC\TEST________________________________________ │ │Rename To: 1.ASM_____ Enter New Filename, Without Mask Char. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Point or Enter the destination directory in 'To Path:'. - Rename the file as it's copied, if desired. - Do not use file masking characters (*) in 'Rename To:'. Spell out the filename. File masking will be supported in future QuickDir versions. - Press enter and the following occurs: - The create directory prompt is displayed if the directory does not exist. - QuickDir displays progress of the copy as shown: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Copy In Progress File 1 Of 1 Use Escape To Cancel │ │From Path: C:\YC\QDSHARE\1.ASM Total Bytes: 100,021 │ │ To Path: C:\1.ASM Copied: 32,000 │ │ Bytes Available On Drive C: 49,524,339 │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - This panel contains informational messages only. - The following information is available: - File 1 of 1: The number of files copied. - From Path: Input file path. - To Path: Output file path. - Bytes Available on Drive: Free Space. Update before file is copied. - Total Bytes: File size. - Copied: Progress of the copy. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 32 - 7.8.2 - Copy Tagged Files (C). - Use the 'C' key to copy all tagged files. - A single file copy is performed if no tagged files. - Here is an example: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Copy Tagged Files Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Total Files: 3 Total Bytes: 1,055 │ │ To Path: ______________________________________________ │ │ Replace All Existing Files?: N Y=Repl Files W/O Asking │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Point or Enter the destination path in 'To Path:'. - Answer Y or N to 'Replace All Existing Files:'. - Answer 'N' and QuickDir asks before replacing files. - Answer 'Y' and QuickDir will replace without asking. - Copy progress is displayed. - Refer to single file copy for more information. - 7.9 - Delete Files (D). - Use the 'D' key to delete files. - If files are tagged, all tagged files are deleted unless the 'CTL' override key is used. - Tagged and untagged actions are documented separately. - 7.9.1 - Delete a Single File (D). - Use the 'D' key without tagging any file to delete a single file. Use 'CTL-D' to force a single delete. - The single delete panel is shown below: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Delete A Single File Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Filename: 1.ASM │ │Delete File?: N Y=Delete This File N=Do not Delete │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - The filename is displayed on the panel. - Change the 'Delete File?:' to 'Y' to process delete. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 33 - 7.9.2 - Delete all Tagged Files (D). - Use the 'D' key to delete all tagged files. - A single file delete is performed if no tagged files. - Here is an example: ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Delete All Tagged Files Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Warning! You Have Chosen to Delete All Tagged Files! │ │ # Files To Delete: 4 │ │Auto Delete?: N N=Prompt Before Deleting Y=Do Not Prompt │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Think! before answering this prompt. - The number of files to delete is displayed. - Change the 'Automatic Delete' to 'Y' to skip delete prompt. - Otherwise, press Enter and the following is displayed: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Delete Prompt Use Escape To Cancel │ │Filename: 1.BAK │ │ Delete File? N Y or N │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Answer 'Y' to delete the file. - Escape cancels tagged file delete. - 7.10 - Move File (M). - Use the 'M' key to Move files. - Use Move to copy and delete the file. - QuickDir performs a quick move if the input and output paths are on the same drive. - QuickDir does not delete input if any DOS error occurs. - If files are tagged, all tagged files are moved unless the 'CTL' override key is used. - Tagged and untagged actions are explained separately. - 7.10.1 - Move a Single File (M). - Use the 'M' key without tagging any file to move a single file. Use 'CTL-M' to force single move. - Here is an example: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Move A Single File Use Escape To Cancel │ │ To Path: C:\YC\TEST_______________________________________ │ │Rename To: 1.ASM____ Enter New Filename, Without Mask Char. │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - This is the same panel used to copy a single file. - Point or Enter the destination path in 'To Path:'. - Rename the file as it is moved, if desired. - Refer to sect. 7.8.1 - Copy a Single File on page 31. - The file is quickly moved if the input and output drives are the same. - The file is copied and deleted if the input and output drives are not the same. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 34 - 7.10.2 - Move Tagged Files (M). - Use the 'M' key to move tagged files. - A single file move is performed if no tagged files. - Here is an example: ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │Move Tagged Files Use Escape To Cancel │ │Total Files: 3 Total Bytes: 1,055 │ │To Path: _________________________________________________ │ │Replace Existing Files?: N Y=Replace Files Without Asking │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - The second line displays total files and bytes. - Point or Enter the destination path in 'To Path:'. - Change the 'Replace All Existing Files:' to 'Y' for automatic replacement. - Otherwise, QuickDir will ask before overlaying a file. - QuickDir does not delete input if any DOS error occurs. - Refer to Single File Move for more information. - 7.11 - Rename Files (R). - Use the 'R' key to Rename Files. - Renamed files remain in the same directory. Only the name changes. - If files are tagged, all tagged files are renamed unless the 'CTL' override key is used. - Tagged and untagged actions are explained separately. - 7.11.1 - Rename a Single File (R). - Use the 'R' key without tagging any file to rename a single file. Use 'CTL-R' to force a single rename. - Here is an example: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Rename A Single File Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Filename: 1.ASM │ │Rename To: 1.ASM_______ Enter New Filename. │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Change the filename in 'Rename To:'. - Do not enter a drive or directory. Rename is processed in the current directory only. - If new filename exists, a warning is issued. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 35 - 7.11.2 - Rename Tagged Files (M). - Use the 'R' key to rename tagged files. - If there are no tagged files, a single file rename is performed. - Here is an example: ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Rename All Tagged Files Use Escape To Cancel │ │ │ │Rename To: _____________ Use * for File Masking. See Doc │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - The 'Rename To:' field is NOT preloaded. - Since renaming a group of files can be tricky, follow these rules: - You CANNOT rename all files to the same filename. - You MUST use the character '*' in the filename. - You MAY use the * character these ways: - At the beginning of filename: *TEST.* appends TEST to the end of each filename - At the end of the filename: TEST*.* prefixes all files with TEST. - At the beginning or end of the extension: *.T* prefixes all extensions with T. - 7.12 - View File (V). - Use the 'V' key to run the external viewer. - A viewer must be configured. - If files are tagged, all tagged files are viewed unless the 'CTL' override key is used. - 7.13 - Edit File (E). - Use the 'E' key to run the external editor. - An editor must be configured. - If files are tagged, all tagged files are edited unless the 'CTL' override key is used. - Some files are too large to be edited. If that occurs, quit QuickDir and run the editor from the DOS command line. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 36 - 7.14 - Change File Attribute Flag (A). - Use the 'A' key to change the file attribute flag. - If files are tagged, all tagged file attributes are changed unless the 'CTL' override key is used. - Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Update Attribute Flags │ │File: 1.BAT │ │ Done - Return │ │ON Archive │ │Off Read Only │ │Off Hidden │ │Off System │ └─────────────────────────┘ - Initially, the 'Done - Return' area is highlighted. - Type the first letters of A,R,H,or S to toggle the attribute flag on or off. Or use the cursor keys. - Press enter on the 'Done - Return' area and the attribute flags for the file or files (if tagged) are updated. - 7.15 - Execute a File (X). - Use 'X' to execute a file with an extension of .EXE, .COM, or .BAT. - The 'X' key is also used for archive extracting. - Execute supports only single file action. All tagged files are ignored. - Here is an example: ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Execute A File Use Escape To Cancel │ │ Filename: C:\YC\QDSHARE\QD.EXE │ │ Parameters: ____________________________________________ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Enter the DOS command line 'Parameters:'. - When you press enter, the program runs. - QuickDir alerts you when this program completes and if any abnormal error conditions occur. - 7.16 - Extract an Archive File (X). - Use the 'X' key to prepare for archive extraction - File must be one of these types: .ARC, .ARJ, .LZH .PAK, .SDN, .ZIP, or have extension of A00-A99. - Refer to the Archive Display Panel in Sec 3.2.4 Pg 17 or to Archive Display Commands on page 40. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 37 - 7.17 - Compress Files (O). - Use the 'O' key to create a compressed archive. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Compress A Single File Use Escape To Cancel │ │Input File: 1.ASM │ │ To Path: C:\UL\A │ │ Filename: 1.ZIP____ Use 'ZIP', 'ARJ', 'LZH' or 'PAK'.│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Tagged files are supported as follows: - No Tagged - Single file is compressed. - All Tagged - Single execution with *.* as filename. - Some Tagged - Multiple execution for each file. - The file extension controls the archive method used. - Point to or enter directory in reply area 'To Path:'. - Supply the filename and extension listed on the panel. - 7.17.1 - ZIP File Compression. - QuickDir supports ZIP version 1.10 to 2.04. - Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ ZIP Compression Options Status│ │Finished │ │Maximum Compression (-ex) Yes │ │Store Pathnames (-p) Yes │ │Add All Subdirs (-r) No │ │Date = Latest File (-o) No │ └─────────────────────────────────┘ - Use cursor keys or type first letter to change 'No' to 'Yes' and visa versa. - Maximum compression defaults to 'Yes'. - Store Pathnames defaults to 'Yes' so different directories can be stored in the same ZIP. - Add All Subdirs (recursive) defaults to 'No'. To compress files in subdirs change to 'Yes'. - Date = Latest File defaults to 'No'. To set the archive date to the latest file change to 'Yes'. - This is not a complete list of all PKZIP options. - PKZIP.CFG will override QuickDir options. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 38 - 7.17.2 - ARJ File Compression. - QuickDir supports ARJ version 2.10 to 2.40. - Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ ARJ Compression Options Status│ │Finished │ │Maximum Compression (-jm) Yes │ │Exclude Pathnames (-e) No │ │Add All Subdirs (-r) No │ │Date = Latest File (-s) No │ │Least Compression (-m4) No │ │Test CRC (-jt) No │ │360K Volumes (-v360) No │ │720k Volumes (-v720) No │ │One (1.2M) Vols (-v1200) No │ │1.4Meg Volumes (-v1400) No │ │Volume Auto Size (-va) No │ │CmdShell V2.39 Only (-vs) No │ └─────────────────────────────────┘ - Use Maximum Compression to keep archive small. - Exclude Pathnames defaults to 'Yes' so you can compress files from different dirs in the same ARJ. - Add All Subdirs (recursive) defaults to 'No'. To compress files in subdirs change to 'Yes'. - Date = Latest File defaults to 'No'. To set the archive date to the latest file change to 'Yes'. - Least Compression will make the archiving process faster. - Test CRC is a good way of verifying writes to file. - Only one Volume option should be chosen. ARJ will create a new archive volume when size is reached. - Command Shell works on version 2.39 and later. - ARJ has many other options. These are the most useful ones. They are in keeping with QuickDir's simplicity. - 7.17.3 - LZH and PAK File Compression. - These methods do not require any additional options. - 7.18 - Log (L). - Refer to section 5.10 (pg 28) for Log documentation. Chapter 8 - Utility Display Commands. - Refer to sec. 3.2.3 (pg 16) for Utility Display Panel. - 8.1 - Find File (F). - Use 'F' to Find a file. Refer to section 7.1 on page 29 for more information. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 39 - 8.2 - Next File (N). - Use 'N' to find the Next file. Refer to section 7.2 on page 30 for more information. - 8.3 - Sort Utility Display (S). - Use 'S' to Sort the utility display. Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Select Sort Criteria │ │Drive and Directory │ │Size of File │ │Extension of FIle │ │Filename │ └─────────────────────────┘ - Refer to section 7.3 on page 30 for more information. - 8.4 - View File (V). - Use 'V' to View a file. Refer to section 7.12 on page 35 for more information. - 8.5 - Execute and Extract (X). - Use the 'X' key to Execute or Extract. Refer to section 7.15 and 7.16 on page 35. - 8.6 - Delete (D). - Use the 'D' key to delete file. Refer to section 7.9.1 on page 32. - 8.7 - Copy (C). - Use the 'C' key to copy file. Refer to section 7.8.1 on page 31 for more information. - 8.8 - File Display (Enter). - Use the Enter key to jump to the file display for the highlighted directory. Refer to Chapter 7 - File Display Commands on page 29. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 40 Chapter 9 - Archive Display Commands - Refer to sec 3.2.4 (Pg 17) for Archive Display Panel. - 9.1 - Find File (F). - Use 'F' to Find a file. Refer to section 7.1 on page 29 for more information. - 9.2 - Next File (N). - Use 'N' to find the Next file. Refer to section 7.2 for on page 30 more information. - 9.3 - Sort Archive Display (S). - Use 'S' to Sort the archive display. A sort selection panel is displayed as follows: ┌─────────────────────────┐ │ Select Sort Criteria │ │Date and Time │ │Original Size │ │Compressed Size │ │Percent │ │Extension │ │Filename │ └─────────────────────────┘ - Refer to section 7.3 on page 30 for more information. - 9.4 - View File (V). - Use 'V' to temporarily extract and view current file. Refer to section 7.3 on page 30 for more information. - 9.5 - Extract a Single File (E). - Use 'E' to Extract the current file. - Here is an example: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Extract A Single File Use Escape To Cancel │ │ To Path: ____________________________________________ │ │ Filename: 1.BAK │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Point to or enter the destination 'To Path:'. - The file to extract is displayed on the panel. - Archiver will ask before overlay. Replies are: - 'Y' to overlay file or create directory. - 'A' to always overlay or create directory. - 'N' to not overlay. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 41 - 9.6 - Extract All Files (X). - Use 'X' to extract all files in an archive. - A select directory and extract all file panel are displayed. Refert to Extract Single File for example. - Paths in the archive file are ignored. Use WithPaths for directory extraction. - 9.7 - Extract With Paths (W). - Use 'W' to extract all files and paths from archive. - If the archive does not have paths, this is displayed: ┌──────────────────────────┐ │ Note: Archive Does Not │ │ Contain Path Names. │ │ Using Extract All │ │ Without Path Names. │ └──────────────────────────┘ - If the archive contains paths, directories are created in the 'To Path:' parent directory. - Refer to Extract Single File for more information. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 42 Appendix A - Errors and Messages. - QuickDir Errors and Messages, sorted in alphabetical order. Archive File is Password Encrypted. Commands Have been Disabled. - Option: Archive Display Panel. - Action: Cannot process any commands. Use enter or escape. Can't Be Blank. - Option: Input field parsing. - Action: Press enter to type new information. Can't Delete Directory! - Use F2 to Rescan Drive. - Option: Delete Directory. - Action: Directory probably doesn't exist. Use F2 rescan. Can't Delete Directory! Use F2 to Run Refresh. - See above. Can't Delete Directory. It contains Files and/or Subdirectories. - Option: Delete Directory. - Action: Delete the files and subdirectories or use F8 to eliminate. Can't Delete Root Directory!. - Option: Delete Directory. - Action: None. There is no way to delete a root directory. Can't Make Directory! - Option: Make Directory. - Action: Try rescan (F2). Double check input dir name. Can't Make Directory. Branch Structure too Complex. - Option: Make Directory. - Action: QuickDir can't make directory more than 8 subdir deep. Also, total length must be less than 60 characters. Can't Make Directory. Duplicate / Tree To Large / Lack Of Authorization. - Option: Make Directory. - Action: Probably a bad disk. DOS returns this error when directory has serious problems. Can't Make Directory. You Entered Invalid Characters. - Option: Make Directory. - Action: Check the characters entered in make directory. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 43 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). Can't shell to DOS. Invalid Environment. - Option: DOS Shell. - Action: Cannot find the environment string. A reboot is required. Cancelled - An Unrecoverable Read Error Occurred. - Option: Copy/Move. Disk I/O. - Action: Input file has a read error. Retry. If cancel required, try using disk correcting software. Cancelled - An Unrecoverable Write Error Occurred. - Option: Copy/Move. Disk I/O. - Action: Output file error. Retry. If cancel required, try using disk correcting software or a reformat. Cancelled - Output File Same as Input File. - Option: Copy/Move. - Action: Correct the output filename. Complete. Press a Key to Return to QuickDir. - Option: Program Execution. - Action: None. Informational Only. Cannot Log to Another Drive. Graft Restricts to Current Drive. - Option: Graft Directory. - Action: None. Informational only. Cannot Process Rename: Old and New Files are The Same. - Option: Rename File. - Action: Change the output rename file. Cannot Process View/Extract/Compress. Use F3 to Configure Archive Program. - Option: Archive Processing. - Action: Obtain the archive program, and use F3 to configure it. Configuration File Saved.... - Option: Configure (F3). - Action: None. Informational only. Copy Of File Skipped: - Option: Copy File. - Action: None. Filename skipped is displayed. Copy Operation Was Cancelled. - Option: Copy File. - Action: User pressed escape to cancel file copy. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 44 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). Copy Operation was Successful. - Option: Copy File. - Action: None. Informational only. CopyDir Was Cancelled. - Option: Copy Directory. - Action: User pressed escape to cancel file copy. Could Not Change to Directory Listed: DIRNAME. Use Rescan At Next QD Execution. - Option: QuickDir Termination. - Action: Press enter. Rerun QD. Rescan the drive listed in DIRNAME. DOS reported an error while creating the configuration file. - Option: Configure (F3). - Action: Correct the QD Work Path. DOS was Unable to Move File! - Option: Move File. - Action: None. Perhaps bad output media. Retry operation. Directory has been Created. - Option: Make Directory. - Action: None. Informational only. Drive/Directory Not Found: - Option: Find Directory. - Action: Enter different find information. ElimDir Was Cancelled. - Option: ElimDir (F8). - Action: User pressed escape key. Empty Directory has been Deleted. - Option: Delete Directory. - Action: None. Informational only. Error! Archive file has an invalid header! - Option: Archive Display. - Action: Refer to archiving program documentation for fixing bad archive files. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 45 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). Error! Archiving Program Not In DOS Path! - Option: Archive Procedure. - Action: Reconfigure archiver using F3. Copy archive program to DOS path. Error! Bad Dir Name or Not Enough Space. Cancelled Operation. - Option: Disk I/O generic error. - Action: Make more disk space available or correct the directory name entered. Error! Branch Already Exists. - Option: Make Directory. - Action: Correct the directory name. Error! Can't Delete File. Read Only Attrib is Set. - Option: Delete File. - Action: Use the (A)ttribute command to turn off the read only attribute. Error! Cannot Delete File that is Read-Only. - Option: Delete File. - Action: Use the (A)ttribute command and turn off read only flag. Error! Cannot Graft Root Directory. - Option: Graft Directory. - Action: Point to a different directory. Error! Cannot Graft to Same Directory Branch. - Option: Graft Directory. - Action: Point to a different directory. Error! Cannot Rename Root Directory. - Option: Rename Directory. - Action: None. Informational only. Error! Could Not Allocate Temporary View Directory. - Option: View Archive. - Action: QD work path is corrupted. Reconfigure (F3) with a different work path. Error! Could Not DeAllocate Temporary View Directory. - Option: View Archive. - Action: Run Rescan (F2). Delete all files and subdirs under the QD work path. QDTEMP.$$$. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 46 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). Error! Could not Open Output File. - Option: File I/O. - Action: Output media problem. DOS returns this error when serious disks problems. Error! Could not Rename Directory. Probably Already Exists. - Option: Rename Directory. - Action: Check the input entered in Rename Directory. Error! Could not create directory. Terminating. - Option: Make Directory. - Action: Output media problem. DOS returned an error when trying to create a directory. Error! Critical Dos Error! Try Reboot. - Option: Critical Error. - Action: Reboot required. Error! Directory Not Deleted: - Option: Delete Directory. - Action: Directory probably not empty. Error! Directory Structure is Too Complex. - Option: Create Directory. - Action: Check input directory name. Error! Directory is Too Long. Cannot Accept Commands. - Option: Utility Display Panel. - Action: Error occurs if path too long. Error - File/Path Invalid. - Option: Destination Directory Reply Area. - Action: Correct the 'To Path:' information. Error! File Could Not Be Deleted: - Option: Delete Files. - Action: Informational Only. Filename displayed. Error! File Has Been Deleted. Cannot Accept Commands. - Option: Utility Display Panel. - Action: None. Informational Only. Error! File or Directory Length Error / DOS Syntax Error. - Option: File/Directory Creation. - Action: Check input directory / filename. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 47 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). Error! Filename Could not be Located in Archive - Option: Archive Processing. - Action: Probable error in archive directory. Refer to Archiver documentation. Error! Filename Did Not Compress/Extract Correctly - Option: Archive Processing: - Action: Usually lack of memory. Remove TSR's to increase DOS memory. Use DOS command MEM /C. Error! Filename has no Extension or is too Long. - Option: File I/O. - Action: Check input filename. Error! Graft Function Encountered an Unrecoverable Error. - Option: Graft. - Action: DOS reports unrecoverable error. May be bad output media. Error! Load Attempt To Table Not Open. - Option: General QuickDir Error. - Action: Internal program failure. If persists, contact QuickDir Tech Support. Error! Not Enough Space on Target Disk. Cancelling Copy. - Option: Copy/Move Files. - Action: None. Informational Only. Error! One or More Read Only Files Were Not Deleted. - Option: Delete File - Action: Use the (A)ttribute command and turn off read only flag. Error! Path Cannot Start With Spaces. Re-Enter Input. - Option: Output Path Processing. - Action: Check output pathname. Error! PROGNAME Not in DOS Path. Press Enter to Reconfigure. - Option: External Program Execution. - Action: Press enter to reconfigure QuickDir. Error! Serious Error Encounter Opening File for Read. - Option: File I/O. - Action: Output media error occurred. Use a disk recovery program. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 48 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). Error! Table Opened Twice or Not Closed. - Option: General QuickDir Error. - Action: Programming error. Contact QuickDir Tech Support if this error persists. Error! Use Extension of .ZIP, .ARJ, .LZH, or .PAK - Option: Compress Files. - Action: Use correct extension. Escape Used. Mkdir Not Processed. - Option: Make Directory. - Action: None. Informational only. Execute Error - Unknown Filename Extension. Cannot Execute. - Option: Execute File. - Action: None. Only execute files with .EXE, .COM, or .BAT extensions. File has been Deleted. - Option: Delete File. - Action: None. Informational Only. Function Cancelled - Directory Empty. - Option: Copy/Move Files. - Action: None. Occurs when input dir contains no files. Graft Option Cancelled. - Option: Graft Directory. - Action: None. Informational only. Invalid Entry. - Option: Reply Area Parsing. - Action: Press Enter. Enter a reply from choices on panel. Invalid Reply: Answer Y or N - Option: Reply Parsing. - Action: Correct input. Use the Y or N keys only. Masking Error. Masked filename is too long. - Option: Tagged Rename. - Action: File is not renamed. Rename without masking chars. Move Operation Was Cancelled at User Request. - Option: Move File. - Action: None. Informational Only Move Operation was Successful. - Option: Move File. - Action: None. Informational Only. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 49 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). No Files in Utility Panel. Cannot Process Commands. - Option: Utility Display Panel. - Action: None. Informational Only. Not Enough Memory To Continue. - Option: General Error. - Action: Make more DOS memory available. Not Numeric. - Option: Reply Area Parsing. - Action: Press enter. Enter a numeric value. Order Form has been Saved in a File. - Option: Register (F4). - Action: None. Informational Only. Procedure Cancelled Due to User Request. - Option: General Message. - Action: None. Informational Only. Program Failed Probably Because Not Enough Memory. - Option: Program Execute. - Action: Aborted. Try a reboot. QDir Detected an Error During Program Exit. - Option: Program Execute. - Action: None. External program returned a non-zero ERRORLEVEL. Rename Directory Was Cancelled. - Option: Rename Directory. - Action: None. Informational Only. Rename Error. Exists or Invalid. - Option: Rename file. - Action: File is not renamed. Check the 'Rename To:' input. Search String Specified Could not be Found. - Option: Find File. - Action: Find is cancelled. Try a different search string. Serious Error Encountered while Deleting File. - Option: Delete File. - Action: Probable bad output media. Use disk recovery software. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 50 Appendix A - Errors and Messages (Continued). User requested cancel of rename function. - Option: Rename File. - Action: Displayed when escape used. User Requested Not To Delete Directory. - Option: Delete Directory. - Action: None. Informational Only. User Requested Not to Delete File(s). - Option: Delete File. - Action: Displayed when delete has not processed. Value Too High. - Option: Numeric Field Parsing. - Action: Press Enter. Enter a number in the range given on the panel. Value Too Low. - Option: Numeric Field Parsing. - Action: Press Enter. Enter a number in the range given on the panel. Warning! A DOS error caused QuickDir use Safe Move. Delete Input Manually. - Option: Move Files. - Action: Any DOS error, even if recovered from, causes this warning. Make sure the output files are readable. Then manually delete input files. Warning - Configuration File Corrupted. Use F3 to Create. - Option: QuickDir startup procedure. - Action: Use F3 to create a new configuration file. Warning! More than 1,000 Directories. Scan Stopped. - Option: Directory Scan. - Action: None. QuickDir V1.01 limits the number of total number of directories on all drives to 1,000 to conserve memory. You Have Not Configured a List Pgm. Use F3 to Configure. - Option: View File. - Action: Use F3 to Configure List Program. You Have Not Configured an Editor. Use F3 to Configure. - Option: Edit File. - Action: Use F3 to configure an editor. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 51 Appendix B - About SUPERWARE! - SUPERWARE is a Computer Consulting Company. - Specializes in Assembler Programming Done Right! - For PC and Mainframes! - Also, C++, Windows, and a wide variety of software. - Emphasis on Computer Automation. - Give a Call To SUPERWARE to Eliminate These Problems: - Slow, inefficient code. An Assembler Pro will make your programs FLY! No matter what language. - Time Consuming Procedures. 12 years automation experience. The Computer does all the work. Not YOU! - Large, Bulky programs. The real truth is: The SMALLER the CODE, The FASTER the CODE. - PC system setup and optimizing. - An assembly language code generator does most of the work! - When resources are strained, and you need help, Give SUPERWARE a Call. - Remote consulting available. All you need is a modem! - Contact - Jim Olsen - SUPERWARE (203) 723 - 0014 Appendix C - Grateful Acknowledgments. - First and foremost, I give all thanks to my Creator and Inspiration, who sent his Son to change my life. - Thanks to my wonderful wife and family, whose continual support and love are my greatest treasure. - Special thanks to John Cable. The one who endured such bugs. - A general thank-you goes to the guys who used to work for CBT! What a data center. The fun of trying new things will always be with me thanks to you guys. QuickDir User's Manual ------------------------------ Page 52 Appendix D. 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