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QView 1.0 by Lyman Epp
Another "File Viewer???" What for? It seems that all the other
file viewers have been written in "C". This is okay, but the
programs are 10-20K. This file viewer is written in assembler
and contains most of the features of the others, but the program
size is less than 3K bytes! Also, the source is included so that
you can add more features (please send me a copy if you do.)
QView stands for "Quick View."
This is being distributed as ShareWare. If you think that QView
is useful, please send $10. Your response will insure the release
of more quality programs for your Amiga! Programs already in the
works include: a disk based print spooler, a window dump that
converts the window bitmap back to text, and more. Be sure to
check out the latest shareware version of QMouse.
The latest version of QView can always be found on the Wind Dragon
Inn BBS, (402)-291-8053.
Lyman R. Epp
10072 Wirt Plaza #15
Omaha, Nebraska 68134
FEATURES:
- Fast screen updates.
- Keyboard control of all features. Many file viewers only allow
movement with mouse control. QView is designed to be used by
touch typists.
- Find a string of ASCII characters.
EXECUTE FROM A CLI, example:
1> QView file
If the file name contains spaces, it must be surrounded by quotes
(e.g. QView "test file"). Otherwise, quotes are optional.
CONTROL CHARACTERS:
ESC Exit from QView. The close gadget does this as well.
Up Scroll up one line.
Ctrl-Up Move to the top of the file.
Alt-Up Move to the top of the file.
Shift-Up Page up one screen.
Down Scroll down one line.
Ctrl-Down Move to the bottom of the file.
Alt-Down Move to the bottom of the file.
Shift-Down Page down one screen.
Right Scroll right 20 characters. Current offset will be
displayed in the title bar.
Left Scroll left 20 characters. Current offset will be
displayed in the title bar.
Ctrl-Left Move back to the left margin. This is instead of
repeatedly pressing the Left key.
Alt-Left Move back to the left margin. This is instead of
repeatedly pressing the Left key.
S Search for an ASCII string of characters. QView will
prompt for a string at the bottom of its window. To
cancel the search, just erase the string gadget with
Right_Amiga-X. All other string gadget sequences will
also work. QView will display the line containing the
string at the top of the display.
A Continue searching for an ASCII string of characters.
Must use "S" first to initialize the search string.
SOURCE:
Source may be assembled with the Metacomco assembler or with the
Manx assembler. The Manx assembler creates about 5-10% smaller code!
See the included makefile for assembling with Manx. This probably
won't assemble with versions of Manx before 3.6a.