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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
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│ Z T r e e B o l d ║ █
│ OS/2 File Manager ║ █
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│ Version 1.80 September 17th 1999 ║ █
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│ Copyright (c) Zedtek, Inc. 1993 - 1999 ║ █
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│ Home Page: http://www.ztree.com/html/ztb.htm ║ █
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Introduction│
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"ZTreeBold" is a text-mode file/directory manager for OS/2. It
has been developed as a native OS/2 alternative to the DOS product,
XTreeGold (tm), since its makers have ceased any further development.
While I am sure you are well aware of the virtues of XTreeGold, you
know the disadvantages of it being a 16-bit DOS program. I wrote
ZTreeBold to provide all the functionality I am so accustomed to, while
avoiding all the DOS imposed limitations.
Given time and incentive, I intend to provide all missing functions,
and will welcome suggestions from you the user.
License│
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This program is NOT free. You are granted a limited licence to evaluate
the product for 31 days from the date of first use. To continue using
this version after 31 days, you MUST register. Each subsequent release
of this product will allow a full 31 days evaluation from time of
installation.
Please read ORDER.TXT for detailed registration information.
By registering this product, your support allows you unlimited use of
this and future versions.
Features│
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This version now contains most of the core functionality. Archive
support has been added, using the ARCHIVER.BB2 configuration file,
courtesy of Mr Mark Kimes. There are no autoview type modules yet.
These *may* be developed on a most requested basis.
There is NO internal editor. Instead, ZTreeBold will use your
favorite file editor (I currently use Brief for OS/2.). The default
editor is E.EXE, but of course, full-screen programs are preferable in
this application.
There is currently no mouse support, because as most XTree fans would
agree, the power of the program comes from it's fast, concise keyboard
interface. However, if there is enough interest in a mouse interface,
it will obviously be given serious consideration.
There are several functions that are yet to be implemented. Most are
trivial services that you will probably never miss. Others are more
important, and will be introduced on a most requested basis.
The highlighting of commands on the last three lines of the screen
should make the function support quite obvious. If there is a
function missing you particularly miss, let me know.
Well, that is all the bad news. Here are some improvements over the
original.
ZTreeBold uses around 400K of memory, and will allocate and free
blocks dynamically as required (no more 'out of memory' messages).
The default video mode is 25x80. The Alt-F9 command will toggle the
other video modes - 50/43/60x80. You may save your current mode
using F10-Configure, and you may override this and the default from
the command line.
Using OS/2 filesystem APIs, ZTreeBold avoids several of XTreeGolds'
limitations.
- Doesn't hog the CPU while waiting for keyboard activity.
- Trying to log an in-use device will be dealt with gracefully.
- The ability to copy and search open files.
- Copy and Move functions will deal with a files' EAs.
- Directory Grafting works.
- Support of long HPFS filenames.
- The ability to launch OS/2 programs.
- Flexible support of *ANY* archiving program present and future.
Being a native OS/2 application, ZTreeBold loads very quickly, as
there is no DOS session to start first.
Installation│
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- Unzip the contents of ztb180.zip to a directory of your choice.
- File ARCHIVER.BB2 should be in the same directory as ZTB.EXE.
This file should be reviewed to verify it references archive
programs you have available.
- The .CMD file with the name matching the currently highlighted
file will be executed when you 'O'pen the file. You may of course
build your own .CMD files for all the file-types you need to
manipulate with an external program.
- The first time you run ZTB, select Alt-F10 (Configure) to set the
program path, program colors and default editor & viewer.
- If you want to use the Alt-Q command to exit to the current
directory, you must run a command file named ZTBOLD.CMD to invoke
ZTB.EXE. This file will be created in the same path as ZTB.EXE,
when you issue the Alt-Q command.
- If you create a program object on the WPS for ZTreeBold, you may
either specify a fullscreen or windowed session. It will run well
in a window, but remember, it was always meant to be a fullscreen
program. You do not need to specify the working directory.
Here are the command line options: (which override ZTBOLD.INI)
C:\>ZTB [/2|/4|/5|/6] [/Eeditor] [/Vviewer] [switches] [C D . Z]
Meaning:[ Video Mode] [ Editor ] [ Viewer ] [Drives ]
Default:[ 25 lines ] [ E.EXE ] [Internal] [current]
Switches:
/XT XTreePro compatible keyboard layout (+/-)
/L1 Log 1st level only
/LF Log method set to "full disk".
/LT Log tree only
/ZF Activates the last Filespec from the history
/ZT Logs the last Treespec in the history
Multiple drives may be logged at startup, for example:
C:\>ZTB /5 /XT C D E F
Startup in 50 line mode, use +/- keys, log drives C, D, E & F.
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Support│
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PLEASE read ZTBOLD.HLP for program instructions, if you are unfamiliar
with XtreeGold/ZTreeBold operation.
For free technical support, contact support@zedtek.com
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* NOTE: In order to use the ARCHIVING features of ZTB, you must have *
* third-party OS/2 mode archiving programs available in your PATH, *
* and check that ARCHIVER.BB2 contains correct archiver commands. *
* DOS ARCHIVERS CANNOT BE USED FROM THIS PROGRAM. *
* To view files within an archive, you MUST have an environment *
* variable for TMP defined. eg. SET TMP=C:\TMP in your config.sys *
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Legal Stuff│
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WARRANTY
The product has no warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Zedtek, Inc., or
anybody, shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct,
indirect, special or consequential arising from a failure of this
program to operate in the manner desired by the user. Kim G.
Henkel shall not be liable for any damage to data or property
which may be caused directly or indirectly by use of the program.
IN NO EVENT WILL ZEDTEK, INC. BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY
TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Trademarks│
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"XTreeGold" (tm) is a registered trademark of Symantec, Inc.
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