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**************************** StripCodes V1.8 ***************************
Revision date: 07 Oct 1997
©1996-1997 Tim Jackson
At-A-Glance Guide to Changes since V1.7
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- Speedup of around 100% (wow!)
- Output files now correct size (no null bytes on end)
- Minor bug in error handling corrected
- No progress indicator (for now - will hopefully reappear soon! :)
What is StripCodes?
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StripCodes is a simple little program which will strip any occurrences of a
particular ASCII code from any file.
What do I need to run it?
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Any Amiga with WB2.04+.
What files should I have?
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In this distribution, there should be the following files:
StripCodes
StripCodes.doc
StripCodes.doc.info
Copyright & Distribution
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StripCodes is FREEWARE. That means you can copy it and freely distribute
it (including uploading to a BBS/Aminet etc.), as long as:
- You don't charge anything for it (except a nominal charge for disk and
copying)
- You include all the files listed above in any distribution.
- You don't modify any files.
(For inclusion on compilation CDs or magazine coverdisks/cover CDs, contact
me. Any other queries, contact me. No permission is necessary for
inclusion on Aminet or Fred Fish CDs.)
The copyright of the program remains with me at all times.
Disclaimer
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You use this program entirely at your own risk. The author will accept no
responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by this program
including but not limited to loss of or damage to data.
Why write StripCodes?
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I needed a program simply to remove some rogue ASCII characters that a
program was inserting into files. Initially StripCodes just removed code
15s (the one I needed to remove) but I changed it to make it more useful.
OK, what does it do exactly?
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It takes an input file, scans through it and writes it to an output file,
minus any occurrences of the code you wanted to remove.
How do I use it?
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Simply call it from the CLI using:
StripCodes <input file> <output file> <code to strip>
Future Improvements
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I can't think of anything useful I can add to this program, it's so
simple. But if you can, do let me know!
The progress indicator will hopefully return in a future release, when
I've sorted it out so you don't get extended output files.
A further increase in speed would also be nice; I don't really have any
ideas for this at the moment, but I'll have a think.
Known Bugs
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Bugs?
Version History
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V1.00 Original version.
V1.01 Read input file but had bug.
V1.02 Read input file correctly.
V1.03 Strips code 15s correctly.
V1.04 Now strips any codes and accepts output file.
V1.05 Now includes Control-C detection & better argument handling. Corrected
bug in argument handling.
V1.06 Added bad code checking & bug in output file handling removed.
V1.07 Now gives output information - FIRST PUBLIC RELEASE.
V1.7 Same as V1.07 but with Style Guide compliant version number :)
V1.8 Bit of an overhaul. No more null bytes on end of output files.
Progress indicator removed.
» Contact me! «
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If you've found StripCodes useful, TELL ME ABOUT IT! The program is
freeware; there is nothing to be paid but I'd like to hear from you anyway.
Of course, any donations will be gratefully accepted.
In fact, why not send me your opinion of StripCodes on a postcard from
your local area, especially if you live outside the U.K.
Any bug reports or suggestions for improvement should also be sent to the
below address:
Tim Jackson
4 Charnock View Road
Sheffield
S12 3HJ
ENGLAND
Or, e-mail me at:
tim_jackson@bigfoot.com
I occasionally use IRC and when I do, my usual nick is Arcline and I tend
to hang around on IRCnet (try ircnet.demon.co.uk).