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SHEZ
The Compression Companion
Copyright (c) 1989,1990,1991
Release 6.3
California Software Design
July 18, 1991
By: Jim Derr
Member of Association of Shareware Professionals
LLIIMMIITT OOFF LLIIAABBIILLIITTYY
SHEZ is distributed as-is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied. The author will assume no liability for damages
either from the direct use of this product or as a consequence of the
use of this product.
SHEZ is a shell program to make viewing and working with archive files
user friendly. In order for SHEZ to function you must have one or
more of the following archive programs:
PKZIP, PKUNZIP by Phil Katz for ZIP files.
PKUNPAK, PKPAK by Phil Katz for ARC files.
LHARC, LHA by Haruyasu Yoshizaki for LZH files.
ZOO by Rahul Dhesi for ZOO files.
PAK by NoGate Consulting for PAK files.
ARJ by Robert Jung for ARJ files.
In addition you will need Vern Buerg's LIST program.
Please note that these programs are copyrighted and they can be
obtained from most BBS's.
PKWARE, INC. LIST.COM by Vernon Buerg
7545 N Port Washington Rd. 139 White Oak Circle
Glendale, WI. 53217 Petaluma, CA. 94952
(707) 778-8841 - BBS
PAK by NoGate Consulting ARJ by Robert Jung
P.O. Box 88115 2606 Village Road West
Grand Rapids, Mi 49518-0115 Norwood, Mass. 02062
If you want to use the virus scan option of SHEZ you will also need
the virus scan program by McAfee Associates call SCAN.EXE. This
program can be found on most major BBS's or you may obtain it by
calling the McAfee BBS. You must obtain version 39 or greater of this
program in order for SHEZ to use it correctly.
McAfee Associates
4423 Cheeney St.
Santa Clara, Ca. 95054
(408) 988-3832
BBS (408) 988-4004
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To start-up SHEZ simply enter "SHEZ [d:\path\filespec]". You may
specify wild cards in the filespec. If you use wild cards in the
filespec SHEZ will present you with a scrollable list of files that it
found matching the filespec. SHEZ recognizes the special
filename.fileext of $.$. If you specify a filespec of $.$ SHEZ will
list only the files having an extension of .ARC, .ZIP, .LZH, ARJ, and
ZOO, or the files having extension matching the extensions that where
set using the configuration program. SHEZ will also recognize just the
$ file extension along with a DOS wildcard filename. For example if
you start SHEZ by entering SHEZ C:\UTY\P*.$ SHEZ will display a list
of files that have a filename beginning with the letter P and that
have a file extension of .ARC,.ZIP,.LZH,.ZOO,.PAK,ARJ, or what ever
you set the extentions to using the config. program.
You may also start SHEZ and specify a sub-directory name of the
directory you are currently in. For example, if you are currently in
the C:\UTILITY directory and you want to work on the files in the
C:\UTILITY\PGMS directory start SHEZ by entering the following: SHEZ
PGMS\
Also included in the file list will be any directories that SHEZ
found. The directory names will be enclosed in greater than and less
than symbols. I.E. <DIR1>. You can position the highlight bar on a
directory name and press the enter key to view the files and
directories that are contained in that directory. To move up one
level in the directory tree highlight the directory entry that appears
as <..>. As you change directories the full disk:\pathname will be
displayed on the main screen. In addition the disk:\path that will
receive extracted files is also displayed on the main screen. You can
than choose the file you wish to work on by moving the highlight bar
with the cursor keys and pressing the enter key. SHEZ will then
present you with a screen showing the contents of the archive file.
To perform a function, simply position the highlight bar and press the
key(s) that corresponds to the function you want to perform on that
member. Pressing the F1 key will open a window giving you context
sensitive help.
SHEZ also has a built-in menuing system. To activate the menu system
press the forward slash key. A menu bar will appear at the top of the
screen. Using the left and right cursor keys you may select major menu
item. Press the enter key to view the choices under the menu item.
Using the up and down cursor keys you may choose an action item and
then press the enter key to perform that item. Pressing the ESC key
will take you back one level. Keep pressing the ESC key to exit the
menu system.
There are two functions that can only be activated via the menuing
system. Printing a file contained in an archive file, and setting the
default compressing factor. There are no hots keys associated with
these functions.
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SHEZ will optionally swap 90% of its code out of memory when you:
1) Shell to DOS
2) Execute the edit function.
3) Run a program contained in a compressed file.
This allows you to run most programs from within SHEZ without running
out of memory. The swapping routine was developed by Curtis Little
and works very nicely as well as being fast. The default for SHEZ is
not to use this swapping function. However this can be changed via
the configuration program. The swapping function will swap as much of
SHEZ as possible out of DOS memory and into either EMS (3.2 or 4.0)
memory, if available, or to the currently active default disk.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE RUNNING A SYSTEM WITHOUT A HARD DISK OR
WITHOUT EMS MEMORY DO NOT ACTIVATE THIS OPTION.
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The mouse routines will simulate keyboard entry of commands. The
mouse functions provided are:
1) LEFT BUTTON
Simulate pressing the ENTER key.
2) RIGHT BUTTON
Simulate pressing the ESC key.
3) DOUBLE CLICK LEFT BUTTON
Pop up the mouse menu.
(IF YOU HAVE A THREE BUTTON MOUSE THE MOUSE MENU CAN BE ACTIVATED BY
PRESSING THE MIDDLE BUTTON)
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One of two mouse menu's will appear depending upon where you are in
SHEZ. If the DOS directory window in displayed the first menu will
appear, if you are looking at the contents of a compressed file the
second menu will appear.
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*SHOW MENU *
*HELP *
*EXIT SHEZ *
*View File *
*Convert File *
*Make SFX *
*Copy File *
*Move File *
*Rename File *
*Delete File *
*Convert Tagged *
*Make Tagged SFX *
*Copy Tagged *
*Move Tagged *
*Rename Tagged *
*Delete Tagged *
*+SENSITIVITY *
*-SENSITIVITY *
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*SHOW MENU *
*HELP *
*EXIT SHEZ *
*View File *
*Extract File *
*Delete File *
*Add File *
*Edit File *
*Execute File *
*Convert From SFX *
*Extract All *
*Extract Tagged *
*Delete Tagged *
*Specify Extract Path *
*+SENSITIVITY *
*-SENSITIVITY *
************************
When the mouse menu appears pressing the RIGHT button will cancel the
mouse menu. Moving the mouse up and down will move the highlight bar
within the menu, and pressing the LEFT button will cause the selected
menu item to be performed.
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SHOW MENU Same as pressing the / key
HELP Same as pressing the F1 key. (When the help panel is
displayed either mouse button may be pressed to scroll the
help panel and/or exit the help panel)
EXIT SHEZ Same as pressing the ALT-Q key
+SENSITIVITY Increase the mouse sensitivity (Move faster)
-SENSITIVITY Decrease the mouse sensitivity (Move slower) (The
sensitivity adjustments may be selected multiple times
to adjust the mouse to your system. Each time they are
selected the sensitivity is slightly altered in the
direction indicated)
(WHEN YOU HAVE THE SENSITIVITY ADJUSTED TO YOUR MACHINE, THE
SENSITIVITY VALUE CAN BE SAVED INTO BY PRESSING THE ALT-W COMMAND
WHILE IN THE MAIN WINDOW. THIS WILL CREATE A SHEZ.CFG FILE, THAT
CAN BE USED TO PERMANENTLY CONFIGURE. SEE CLONING OPTION LATER
IN THIS DOCUMENT.)
4) Moving the mouse up and down will simulate pressing the up and
down cursor keys.
5) Moving the mouse right and left will simulate pressing the right
and left cursor keys.
6) RIGHT AND LEFT BUTTONS PRESSED TOGETHER
TAG the highlighted file. If you press the right and left
buttons down, and hold them down while moveing the mouse up or
down, numerous files can be tagged quickly.
7) When SHEZ prompts for a Y or N response pressing the left button
will provide a Y response, pressing the rigth button will provide
a N response. Also when a "PRESS ANY KEY" prompt appears either
button may be pressed.
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I have had numerous questions on how to allow the mouse to function
when viewing a file via Vern's list program. In order to allow the
mouse to function within list you must "CLONE" the mouse option into
the list program. You must be using LIST PLUS version 7.2 in order to
use the mouse. To clone the mouse option change to the directory that
contains the LIST.COM program, then start the LIST program from the
DOS prompt and include the mouse command line option /M. I.E. LIST
/M. When the first screen appears press ALT-C to modify LIST.COM to
always startup with the mouse option. If you need further infomation
on cloning the list program please see the documentation included with
LIST.
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When you are prompted to enter information the following editing keys
can be used:
Home: Go to beginning of input line.
End: Go to end of input line.
Backspace: Go back one character and delete.
CTL-END: Erase to end of line.
Cursor Right: Move right one character.
Cursor Left: Move left one character.
ESC: Cancel input.
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DOS directory Speed Search
When the DOS directory window is displayed you may quickly position
the highlight bar to a directory or file by pressing a single letter
or number. Pressing an UPPER CASE A-Z or 0-9 will be position you to
the first directory that begins with the pressed letter or number. If
no entry begins with the enter letter or number the highlight bar will
be positioned to the directory or file beginning with the next letter
or number.
Pressing an lower case a-z or 0-9 will be position you to the first
file that begins with the pressed letter or number.
(PLEASE NOTE THAT SPEED SEARCH ONLY WORKS CORRECTLY WHEN THE FILE LIST
IS SORTED BY NAME!!!!)
Extract location - ALT-P
This option will prompt you to enter a drive and directory of where to
place files that you extract from the archive. This location will
remain in effect until you enter the ALT-P command again and clear the
drive and directory or you change to another archive file. This
command is used when you want to place extracted files in a location
other than the current drive and directory.
If you specify a directory that does not exist a
ERROR/INFORMATION window will appear indicating that the
directory does not exist. You may press the F10 key to create
the directory.
This command may be issued at any time.
When the input window appears pressing the F9 key will open
another window which will display a scrollable list of
directories. To display a list of directories other than on the
current drive, enter the drive letter followed by a colon, then
press the F9 key. Scroll the list using the up and down cursor
keys, and press the ENTER key to select the directory you wish to
extract files into.
Create a new archive file - F7
This option allows you to create a new compressed file. For
further information see the section titled, CREATING NEW
COMPRESSED FILES, later in this document.
Show help screen - F1
This will display a help screen showing all currently supported
commands. Any command can be entered while the help screen is
displayed.
Temporary exit to DOS - F10
This will temporarily clear the screen and exit to DOS. You can
then execute and command you want. To return to SHEZ type in
EXIT at the DOS prompt and press return.
Select a new archive file - F2
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This option will prompt you to enter a new disk, directory, and
filespec to find another archive file to work with.
If you enter a filespec of $.$ SHEZ will only list directory
entries and file that have extensions of .ARC, .ZIP, .LZH, PAK,
ARJ, and ZOO.
When the input window appears pressing the F9 key will open
another window which will display a scrollable list of
directories. To display a list of directories other than on the
current drive, enter the drive letter followed by a colon, then
press the F9 key. Scroll the list using the up and down cursor
keys, and press the ENTER key to select the directory you wish to
change to.
View a file - F3
This option will allow you to view any file that is listed in the
main file window. Simply highlight the file you wish to view by
using the cursor keys then press the F3 key. The list program
will be invoked allowing you to view the contents of the file.
(ALSO SEE CTRL-ENTER FOR ALTERNATE FILE VIEWERS)
Delete a DOS file - F4
This option allows you to delete the file that is currently
highlighted in the file window. Please note will be asked if you
want to delete the file. Respond Y if you wish to delete the
file, anything else will abort the delete. The deleted file name
will not be removed from the displayed list. Instead it will be
flagged with an # to the left of the filename and a 'd' to the
right.
Display files statistics - F5
This option will display the highlighted file's Date, Time, and
Size.
Sort the file list - F9
This option will sort the file list that appears on the left side
of the screen. You will be asked if you want the list sorted by
filename, file extension, file date, file size, or unsorted.
When sorting by filename any directory found will also be sorted.
When sorting by extension, date, or size the directories will be
sorted at the top of the list.
When sorting by date the file time is also included in the sort.
Convert highlighted file - ALT-V
This option will convert the highlighted file to another archive
method. A list will appear showing the available compression
alternatives that SHEZ has been configured for. Using the mouse
or cursor keys highlight the compression method you wish to
convert to, then press the enter key. You may also press the ESC
key to cancel the conversion process. The converted file will
be placed into the same directory as the original file, and the
original file will remain intact.
Convert all tagged files - CTL-V
This option will convert all tagged files to another archive
method. A list will appear showing the available compression
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alternatives that SHEZ has been configured for. Using the mouse
or cursor keys highlight the compression method you wish to
convert to, then press the enter key. You may also press the ESC
key to cancel the conversion process. The converted file will
be placed into the same directory as the original file, and the
original file will remain intact.
Convert highlighted file to a SFX file - F8
This option will convert the highlighted compressed file into a
Self extracting file.
(Currently only files in the ZIP,LZH, and PAK formats may be
converted)
If you are converting a ZIP file that was created using version
1.1 of PKZIP, SHEZ will first attempt to create a MINI Self
extracting file. If that fails than a normal Self extracting file
will be created. See the PKZIP documentation for more on MINI
self extracting files.
NOTES ON CREATING SFX FILES
To convert a ZIP file to self extracting file the program,
ZIP2EXE.EXE, and the file PKSFX.PRG, must be in the current directory
or in a directory that is defined in your PATH.
When a PAK file is converted the PAK file is replaced by the self
extracting file. For example: If tell SHEZ to convert a file named
TEST.PAK in the directory C:\TEST the TEST.PAK file will be deleted
from the C:\TEST directory and will be replaced by the file TEST.EXE.
This is not a function of SHEZ it is a function of the PAK compression
program.
When an LZH file is converted to a self extracting file the LHARC
program will created either a .COM file or a .EXE file, depending on
the size of the LZH file.
Convert Tagged files to SFX files - SFT-F8
This option will convert all tagged compressed files into Self
extracting files. See the F8 option above for additional information
on creating SFX files.
Write out configuration information - ALT-W
This option will write out a file named SHEZ.CFG. This file will
contain the current SHEZ configuration options. This file can
then be used to set the configuration options in future releases
of SHEZ by using the SHEZCFG program. (See Section titled CLONING
THE CONFIGURATION).
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Copy highlighted file CTL-F2
This option allows you to copy the highlighted file. When
prompted for
the location to copy to you may enter the target directory
name along
with an optional filename and extension. If the filename and
extension
are not supplied SHEZ will use the original filename and
extension.
You may also use the * wildcard character for either the
filename
and/or the extension. If you use the * character SHEZ will
use the
original filename and/or extension when copying the file.
I.E. From: = C:\UTILITY\ANY.ZIP
To: = C:\WORK\NEW.*
This will create a file named NEW.ZIP in the \WORK directory.
The new file will have the orginial file's time and date
stamp.
Move highlighted file CTL-F3
This option allows you to move the highlighted file. When
prompted for the location to move to you may enter the target
directory name along with an optional filename and extension. If
the filename and extension are not supplied SHEZ will use the
original filename and extension.
The moved file name will not be removed from the displayed list.
Instead it will be flagged with an # to the left of the filename
and a 'm' to the right.
If you move a file from one directory to another directory on the
same drive, SHEZ will simply modify the file pointers instead of
performing a copy and delete function.
Rename highlighted file CTL-F6
This option allows you to rename the highlighted file. You must
at least provide a filename and extension.
Toggle the Tag status - SPACE
Pressing the space bar will toggle the tagged status of the
currently highlighted file. A check mark to the left of the
filename indicates that it is tagged.
As files are tagged and untagged a count of the number of files
tagged along with the total size of all tagged files is updated
on the main screen.
Tag All Files - CTL-SPACE or CTL-T
This option will tag all files
Untag all Files - CTL-U
This option will untag all tagged files.
Add/Update compressed file comments - ALT-C
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This option allows you to add/update the file comment records in
all tagged compressed files. To use this option first create an
ASCII file that contains the file comments you wish to add to the
compressed files. Then tag the files you wish to update, and
press the ALT-C keys. You will be prompted for the ASCII file
that contains your comment record(s). SHEZ will then execute the
appropriate compressed file maintenance program to add/update the
file comments in each tagged compressed file.
Immediate Exit ALT-Q
This option will immediately exit SHEZ.
Test tagged compressed file(s) for viruses - ALT-Z
Using this option SHEZ interfaces with the virus scan program
(SCAN.EXE) that is produced by McAfee Associates. You must have
version 39 or greater of this scan program in order for SHEZ to
use it correctly.
First tag all the compressed files in the directory window that
you wish to test. Then press the ALT-Z keys, or use the drop
down menus. SHEZ will extract all .COM, .EXE, and .OV? files
into its working directory for each tagged compressed file, and
will execute the virus scan program to determine if any of the
program files have been infected. If an infected program is found
SHEZ will temporarily suspend it's processing allowing you to see
which programs are infected. You may then press any key to
continue scanning the rest of the tagged files. (See the
configuration section of this manual for more infomation on
configuring SHEZ for this option).
If there are any nested compressed files, SHEZ will also search
the nested compressed files for .COM, .EXE, and .OV? files for
viruses. The nesting level search is limited only by the amount
of free disk space in the work drive assigned to SHEZ.
Test for viruses and strip comments out of .ZIP files - CTL-Z
This option perform exactly the same function as the ALT-Z
command, with the added feature of stripping the master comment
record out of any .ZIP files that are scanned.
Copy all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F2
Move all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F3
Delete all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F4
Rename all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F6
These options allow you to copy,move,delete, and rename the DOS
files that are tagged in the file window. Please note will be
asked if you want to delete the files. Respond Y if you wish to
delete the files, anything else will abort the delete.
The deleted,moved and renamed files name will not be removed from
the displayed list. Instead it will be flagged with an # to the
left of the filename and a 'd', 'm', or 'r' to the right.
When copying or moveing files the new files will retain the
orginial file's time and date stamp.
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Display file sizes - ALT-S
The ALT-S command will cause the directory display to show file
sizes instead of file dates.
Display file dates - ALT-D
The ALS-D command will cause the directory display to show file
dates instead of file sizes.
Alternate file viewers - CTL-ENTER
Pressing the CTL-ENTER command will allow you to view the
currently highlighted file using a user specified alternate file
viewer.
(SEE THE SECTION "SETTING UP ALTERNATE FILE VIEWERS" FOR MORE
INFO)
Toggle authenticity mode in PKZIP - ALT-1
Pressing the ALT-1 keys will toggle the authenticity mode when
using PKZIP. If the authenticity mode is active an ! will appear
on the file list heading line to the right of [FILE LIST] box.
When procesing files in the authenticity mode SHEZ will instruct
SHEZ to EXCLUDE a file named AVEXTRA.TXT. This will allow you to
add additional comments to a authenticated ZIP file without
actually adding the file that contains the comments to the ZIP
file.
Edit highlighted file - ALT-E
Pressing the ALT-E key tells SHEZ to invoke the user defined
editor on the highlighted file.
Tag highlighted file - (Plus key +)
Pressing the + key will tag the highlighted file and move the
highlight bar down one line.
Untag highlighted file - (Minus key -)
Pressing the - key will untag the hightlighted file and move the
highlight bar down one line.
Exit SHEZ goto EXTRACT dir - CTL-X
Pressing the CTL-X key will immediately exit SHEZ and will place
you into the EXTRACT disk and directory.
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Viewing a file - V
Simply press the return key or the V key. This will temporarily unpack
the file and will invoke the LIST program allowing you to view the
file on your screen. The temporary copy of the extracted file will be
placed in the current disk and directory unless you specified a work
disk to be used by using the configuration program.
Release 4.3 of SHEZ will now allow you to operate on compressed files
that are contained within compressed files. I.E. A zip file that
contains zip files. To view the contents of the embedded compressed
file simply move the highlight bar to the compressed file and press
the ENTER key. The embedded compress file contents will now be
displayed on the screen. You may view any of the files and/or extract
any of the files contained in the compressed file. However you may
not add, delete, or update the embedded compressed file.
Extracting a single file - E.
This will extract the file that is being pointed to. The extracted
file will be placed on the current disk in the current directory. You
may optionally use the ALT-P command to direct the extracted files to
a different disk and/or directory.
Testing archive integrity - T
This will test the integrity of the archive file and will report
the results on the screen.
Display Info about archive file - I
This will display information about the archive file in a small
pop-up window at the top of the screen. The information will
include the number of files in the archive, the date of the
newest file in the archive, the total size of all the files in
the archive including the total expanded size and total
compressed size. It will also display the current default
compression factor.
Delete a file from the archive - D
This will delete the selected file from the archive file. Before
the file is deleted a prompt will appear asking for verification
of the delete. In addition any files that were previously tagged
will have the tag cleared.
Delete a tagged files from an archive - CTL-D
This command will deleted all tagged files from the archive file.
Before the files are deleted a prompt will appear asking for
verification of the delete operation.
Add file(s) to archive - A
Update files(s) in archive - U
Move files(s) to archive - M
Freshen file(s) in archive - F
Each of these options will cause a small window to open at the
bottom of the screen. The window will prompt you to enter one or
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more file specifications. These filespecs can include drive,
path, and a filespec with wild cards. All files matching the
indicated filespec will be added, updated, moved or freshened in
the current archive file depending on which option you initially
picked. Any files that were previously tagged will have the tag
cleared.
For example if you enter a U to update files in the archive and
you enter c:\source\*.c d:\batch\*.c when prompted to enter a
filespec, than all files on the C drive in the source directory
that have a file extension of C, and all files on the D drive in
the batch directory that have an extension of bat, will be
updated in the current archive file.
List of files to add to archive - ALT-A
List of files to freshen in archive - ALT-F
List of files to move to archive - ALT-M
List of files to update in archive - ALT-U
Again each of these options will cause a small window to open at
the bottom of the screen. The window will prompt you to enter a
filespec. This filespec can include drive, path, and a filespec
with wild cards. When you press the return key another window
will pop-up on the left side of the screen showing you all the
files that were found that matched the filespec you entered. You
can then use the cursor keys to scroll the file list. Pressing
the space bar will toggle the tagged status of the current
highlighted file. When you are done tagging file press the return
key and all files that you tagged will be added, freshened,
moved, or updated in the current archive file. END GROUP
Specify where to put extracted files - ALT-P
This options will prompt you to enter a drive and directory of
where to place files that you extract from the archive. This
location will remain in effect until you enter the ALT-P command
again and clear the drive and directory or you change to another
archive file. This command is used when you want to place
extracted files in a location other than the current drive and
directory.
If you specify a directory that does not exist a
ERROR/INFORMATION window will appear indicating that the
directory does not exist. You may press the F10 key to create
the directory.
This command may be issued at any time.
When the input window appears pressing the F9 key will open
another window which will display a scrollable list of
directories. To display a list of directories other than on the
current drive, enter the drive letter followed by a colon, then
press the F9 key. Scroll the list using the up and down cursor
keys, and press the ENTER key to select the directory you wish to
extract files into.
Extract all files from archive - ALT-X
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This command will extract all files from the archive file and
place them in the current disk:\directory unless you specified a
different extract location by using the ALT-P command.
Delete all extracted files - ALT-D
This command will delete all files in the current
disk:\directory, or the one specified by the ALT-P command, that
are also contained in the archive file. The files will only be
deleted if the file time and date are equal to or less then the
file time and date of the same file that is contained in the
copressed file. NOTE: it does not delete anything from the
archive file. This is useful when you extract file from the
archive file and then you want to quickly delete all the
extracted files.
Execute a file in an archive file - R
This command will execute the EXE or COM file that is currently
highlighted on the archive file list. The EXE or COM file will
be extracted from the archive file and will be placed on the
current disk in the current directory. You will then be prompted
to enter any optional command line parameters that the program is
expecting. The selected program will then be executed. After the
program is run the extracted file will be deleted. NOTE: You can
specify a different disk drive to place the extracted file on by
using the SHEZFG program. This is useful when working with
archive files that are on floppy disks. If you specify disk C as
the work disk in the SHEZFG program the extracted file will be
placed on the C drive, will be executed from the C drive, and
then will be deleted from the C drive.
Speed search - ALT-S
This option will allow you to quickly find a file in an archive.
A window will pop-up asking you to enter the first letter or
digit of the file you wish to find. The list of files on the
screen will then be scrolled to the first file that starts with
the letter you entered.
Immediate Exit - ALT-Q
This option will immediately exit SHEZ.
Extract all tagged files - CTRL-E
This option will extract all files that you tagged in the archive
file. To tag a file simply press the space bar to toggle the
tagged status. When a file is tagged it will be highlighted on
the screen.
Toggle the Tag status - SPACE
Pressing the space bar will toggle the tagged status of the
currently highlighted file. A check mark to the left of the
filename indicates that it is tagged.
Untag all tagged files - CTRL-U
This option will untag all files that you previously tagged.
Tag All Files - CTL-SPACE
This option will tag all files
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Update the archive files time and date - CTRL-T
This option will change the archive file's time and date to match
the time and date of the newest file in the archive file.
Create a new archive file - C
This option allows you to create a new compressed file. For
further information see the section titled, CREATING NEW
COMPRESSED FILES, later in this document.
Show help screen - F1
This will display a help screen showing all currently supported
commands. Any command can be entered while the help screen is
displayed.
Temporary exit to DOS - F10
This will temporarily clear the screen and exit to DOS. You can
then execute and command you want. To return to SHEZ type in
EXIT at the DOS prompt and press return.
Select a new archive file - F2
This option will prompt you to enter a new disk, directory, and
filespec to find another archive file to work with.
If you enter a filespec of $.$ SHEZ will only list directory
entries and file that have extensions of .ARC, .ZIP, .LZH, .PAK,
ARJ, and .ZOO.
Sort the archive file list - F9
This option will allow you to sort the archive file list by Name,
Extension, Date, or Size. A small window will open up asking you
how you want the list sorted. Enter a N, E, D, or S.
Edit the selected file - F8
This option will extract the selected file onto either the
default disk or the work disk specified via the configuration
program. It will then invoke the editor specified via the
configuration program passing the selected filename.ext to the
editor. When you exit your editor SHEZ will then MOVE the
extracted file back into the archive, if it has been modified,
and delete the extracted copy. If an editor was not specified
during the configuration process this command will not function.
If the compressed file is a .ZIP file and authenticity mode in
toggled on when the editted file is saved back into the
compressed file the authenticity mode will be honored.
Specify an archive file mask - Z
This option allows you to display only the files in the archive
that match the file mask. The file mask uses the same wild card
conventions as DOS.
Toggle overwrite mode - O
This option toggle overwrite mode on and off. When overwrite
mode is in effect an 'O' will appear in the upper right hand
corner of the screen. When overwrite mode is in effect, and you
extract a file from an archive, it will be extracted even if it
already exists on the target disk:\path.
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Add Update File Comments - ALT-C
This option allows you to add and/or update the compressed file
comments.
Supply Password for File - G
This option allows you to supply a password when working with
password encrypted files. The password will be used when
extracting, viewing, and modifying the currently selected
compressed file. When a password has been supplied the compressed
file display window will indicate that a password is in effect.
Set Path/Directory option - P
If a file has been saved into a compressed file with a directory
name the name will appear on the right side of the compressed
file list.
Normally when you update or extract files from a compressed file
the directory information is ignored. Using the 'P' option you
can tell SHEZ that you want to save and/or use the directory
information. When you press the 'P' key a list of three options
will appear on the screen. The first option "Do not use Dir
info", tells SHEZ to ignore directory information. The second
option "Use Dir Info" tells SHEZ to save the directory
information when updating a compressed file, or to use the
directory information when extracting files. The third option,
"Use Dir Info and Recurse", tells SHEZ to save directory
information when updating a compressed file and to recurse down
the directory tree when looking for files. The third option also
tells SHEZ to use the directory information when extracting
files.
The selected option will remain in effect until you specifically
reset it using the P command again.
The following options are passed to the compression programs when
directory information is to be used:
USE DIR INFO USE DIR INFO AND RECURSE ____________ ________________________
Pkzip -P Pkzip -Pr
Pkunzip -d Pkunzip -d
Lharc /x Lharc /x /r
Lharc /x (when extracting) Lharc /x (when extracting)
Please consult the compression program's documentation for
further information on what these options do.
View file and archive comment records - ALT-V
This option will display on the screen the contents of the
archive file along with any comment records that have been placed
into the archive file.
Add/Update highlighted archive file comments - s
This option will allow you to add and/or update comment records
that are associated with the highlighted file in the archive.
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Add/Update all archive file comments - SHIFT-S
This option will allow you to add and/or update comment records
that are associated with the each file in the archive.
Convert SFX file - CTL-V
This option will convert a self extracting compressed file (.COM
or .EXE) back to a normal compressed file. The normal compressed
file will be placed on the same disk and in the same directory
when the self extracting is located. The self extracting file
will remain intact. Please note that this option is only
available when you are viewing the contents of a self extracting
file. For a list the the self extracting file that can be read my
SHEZ see the section titled SELF EXTRACTING FILE SUPPORT.
Test COM,EXE, and OVL files in a compressed file for viruses -ALT-Z
Using this option SHEZ interfaces with the virus scan program
(SCAN.EXE) that is produced by McAfee Associates. You must have
version 39 or greater of this scan program in order for SHEZ to
use it. When you press the ALT-Z key SHEZ will extract all .COM,
.EXE, and .OV? files into its working directory and will execute
the virus scan program to determine if any of the program files
have been infected. (See the configuration section of this manual
for more infomation on configuring SHEZ for this option).
Extract only newer files - ALT-N
The ALT-N command will only extract files contained in the
compressed file that are newer than the files that are contained
in the extract directory.
If no files are TAGGED ALT-N will extract all newer files that
are contained in the compressed file into the extract directory.
If there are files tagged, only the newer tagged files will be
extracted.
Alternate file viewers - CTL-ENTER
Pressing the CTL-ENTER command will allow you to view the
currently highlighted file using a user specified alternate file
viewer.
(SEE THE SECTION "SETTING UP ALTERNATE FILE VIEWERS" FOR MORE
INFO)
Show tagged file count - SHIFT-KEY
Pressing the SHIFT key will toggle the function key line to show
you, the number of files tagged, total compressed file size, and
total uncompressed file size. If the compressed files you are
working with is a ZIP file it will also show you the size of the
ZIP file that will be created if you build a new ZIP files
containing all of the tagged files. Please note this is only an
estimate and does not take into account file comment records and
it assumes that the compression method will be the same as is
currently used.
Toggle authenticity mode in PKZIP - ALT-1
Pressing the ALT-1 keys will toggle the authenticity mode when
using PKZIP. If the authenticity mode is active an ! will appear
on the heading line to the right of the NAME heading field.
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Copy tagged members to another compressed file - CTL-Y
The CTL-Y command allows you to copy selected members of a
compressed file to another compressed file. The target
compressed file can be any currently supported compressed file
format. To perform the copy, first open up the compressed file
you wish to copy FROM. Then using the space bar tag the files
you wish to copy. Next press the CTL-Y keys. A window will
appear asking you to enter the FULL path of the compressed file
to want to copy the selected members into. You may enter only a
DRIVE:\PATH\ (note ending backslash) and press the F9 key to
obtain a listing of file in the entered directory, or you may
enter the complete filespec of the target compressed file. You
may also press the F9 key as soon as the window appear to obtain
a list of files in the current directory. Pressing the enter
will then perform the copy operation. The files that were tagged
will remain tagged after the copy operation has been performed
allowing you to do a CTL-D (delete all tagged files) if desired.
If the file you wish to copy to does not exist a window will
appear asking if you want to create a new compressed file. Press
the F10 key to created a new file, Press any other key to re-
enter the name of the compressed file to copy to.
Tag highlighted file - (Plus key +)
Pressing the + key will tag the highlighted file and move the
highlight bar down one line.
Untag highlighted file - (Minus key -)
Pressing the - key will untag the hightlighted file and move the
highlight bar down one line.
Exit SHEZ - ESC
Exit SHEZ goto EXTRACT dir - CTL-X
Pressing the CTL-X key will immediately exit SHEZ and will place
you into the EXTRACT disk and directory.
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SHEZ allows you to create new compressed files either from the
directory display window, using the F7 key, or from the compressed
file display window using the 'C' command.
A window will appear asking you to enter the drive, directory, of
where to place the new file. You may press the F9 key to view the
directory structure in a tree format. After selecting the location of
the new file another widonw will appear asking you to specify the name
of the compressed file to be created. YOU MUST ENTER A FILE EXTENSION
OF .ZIP,.ARC,.LZH,.ZOO,ARJ,or .PAK SO SHEZ KNOWS WHAT TYPE OF
COMPRESSED FILE TO CREATE!!!!! Then you will asked if you want to add
or move files into the new archive file. You will also be asked to
enter an optional password. (If you enter a password all files added
or moved to the archive file will be encrypted using the password. Do
not forget the password you can not extract files from the file
without the password and there is no way to determine the password if
you forget it.) Please note the password prompt will only appear if
the compression program used to create the new file support
encryption.
A window will then be opened that will ask you to enter the filespecs
of the files you wish to add or move into the new archive file. This
filespec can include a disk, directory, and file specifications with
wild cards.
A third window will be opened allowing you to specify processing
options. The first option "Do you want to Tag files or Process as is"
allows you to tell SHEZ that you want to Tag files for processing
using the filespecs entered in the second window, or to simply pass
the entered filespecs to the compression program exactly as entered.
The second option "Do you want to save directory information" allows
you to tell SHEZ that you want directory information saved in the
compressed file. The third option "Do you want to recurse
directories" will tell the compression program to add/move all files
in the directory you specified plus all directories that exist beneath
it.
If you indicated that you wanted to Tag files for processing a window
will pop-up on the left side of the screen showing all files that
matched the filespec you entered. Tag the files you wish to add or
move to the new compressed file by pressing the space bar. When you
are done tagging file press the return key and all tagged files will
be added or moved into the new archive file.
Please note that some of these options may not appear when you create
a compressed file. If the compression program you are using does not
support saving directory information the directory information prompts
will not appear.
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Shez has the ability to convert one, or a group of tagged files, from
one format to another. First you must get the file or files you want
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to convert to appear in the filelist window on the left side of the
screen. The easiest way to do this is to start up SHEZ and specify on
the command line either *.*, *.ZIP, or *.ARC. Then using the cursor
keys highlight the file you want to convert and then press the ALT-V
key to convert the file. You will then be asked, via a menu, what
archive format you want to convert to. Position the highlight bar to
the type of compressed file you wish to convert to and press the enter
key. You will also be asked if you want to delete the original file
after the conversion has been successfully completed. Respond Y or N.
The new file will be placed on the same disk and directory that the
original file was on.
To convert numerous files start up SHEZ as above and use the cursor
keys to highlight the files you want to convert, then press the space
bar to TAG these files. After all files have been tagged press CTRL-V
to convert all TAGGED files.
Release 4.4 of SHEZ will support version 1.0 of PKZIP. To use the new
features of version 1.0 of PKZIP you MUST run the configuration
program, SHEZCFG, and specify that you are using version 1.0 of PKZIP.
SHEZ will allow you to easily convert your old ZIP files into the new
ZIP imploded format. Simply tag the ZIP files you want to convert and
specify that you want to convert them to ZIP files. You will be asked
if you want to delete the old compressed files after the conversion
process. SHEZ is smart enough not to delete the old compressed file
if the have the same file extension as the new files. I.E. when you
convert a ZIP file to a ZIP file to take advantage of the new
compression format SHEZ will not delete the converted ZIP files even
if you told it to delete the old compressed files after converting
them.
SHEZ will also allow you to convert old LZH files to the new LHA 2.05
format using the same method of converting a file to itself.
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Beginning with release 4.7 of SHEZ, SHEZ can now let you view the
contents of self extracting files. Files that have been created by
the following compression programs are supported:
PKARC, PKPAK, PKZIP version .92 thru 1.1, LHARC version 1.12 thru
2.05, PAK version 1.6 thru 2.01, ARC5 and ARC6, ARJ version 2.10, LHA
2.12.
When you display the contents of a self extracting file SHEZ will
attempt to identify which compression program was used to generate the
self extracting file. SHEZ will place the name of the compression
program it has identified as the creator, on the heading line right
next to the column titled NAME.
In addition to viewing the contents of a self extracting file you may
also extract individual files using SHEZ's extract command. You may
also convert the self extracting file back to a normal compressed file
using the CTL-V command, or using the pull down menus.
You can not alter the contents of a self extracting file. I.E. add,
update, freshen, move, etc. The exception to this are self extracting
files built by PKZIP. These files you can treat like normal
compressed files. You can add, update, move, delete, freshen, etc.
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SHEZ will recognize the following environment variables if they are
set:
BIOS This will force SHEZ to use BIOS for writing to the screen.
MONOThis will force SHEZ to run in monochrome mode.
SHEZEX You can set this variable to the disk and path where you
want SHEZ to write extracted file to. You can reset this
default at any time by using the ALT-P command.
SHEZWORK This variable may be used to specify a working directory for
SHEZ to use instead of SHEZ buliding one of it's own. This
directory must be for the exclusive of SHEZ, and must exist
prior to invoking SHEZ. WHEN SHEZ TERMINATES ALL FILES IN
THE DIRECTORY WILL BE DELETED, INCLUDING HIDDEN AND SYSTEM
FILES, BUT THE DIRECTORY WILL NOT BE DELETED. This option
was added to allow more flexibility when running SHEZ on a
LAN based system.
SHEZCMT This variable may be set to specify a default comment file
when adding/updating compressed file comment records to a
group of tagged files.
SHEZCFG This variable points to the SHEZ.CFG file that is created by
pressing the ALT-W keys. It is used to carry forward, or
override the SHEZ configuration options.
(See the section titled CLONING THE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
for more information.
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SHEZLOG This variable defines the LOG file that SHEZ will write to
when performing a virus check on tagged files from the DOS
directory window. If the file does not exist it will be
created. If the fill already exists new information will be
appended to the existing file.
Examples:
SET BIOS=Y
SET MONO=Y
SET SHEZEX=D:\WORK
SET SHEZWORK=C:\SHEZXX\
SET SHEZCMT=C:\COMMENT.DAT
SET SHEZCFG=C:\DATA\SHEZ.CFG
SET SHEZLOG=C:\LOG\SHEZ.LOG
(This tells SHEZ to write extracted files onto the D disk in the \work
directory. You can change this at any time after executing SHEZ by
using the ALT-P command.)
The environment variables BIOS and MONO will override the BIOS and
MONO parameters that were entered via the configuration program.
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Shez has the capability to activate user specified alternate file
viewers when the CTL-ENTER key is pressed. The alternate file viewers
are specified via environment variables. The "generic" alternate file
viewer is specified using the environment variable named SHEZEV, and
"specific" alternate file viewers are specified using environment
variables named SHEZEV.XXX where XXX is a file extension.
For example:
SET SHEZEV=C:\UTY\FVIEW $F /43
SET SHEZEV.GIF=VGIF $F /VGA
SET SHEZEV.PIC=VPIC $F /P
The first set command tells SHEZ the generic file viewer is located in
the C:\UTY directory and is called FVIEW. The $F tells SHEZ where to
place the name of the file to view and the /43 is a parameter to pass
to the FVIEW program.
The second set command tells SHEZ, when using the alternate file
viewer to view files with a file extension of GIF, run the VGIF
program, which is located in a directory in the PATH, pass it a
parameter of /VGA, and the $F tells SHEZ where to place the name of
the file to view.
The third set command tells SHEZ which alternate file viewer to use
when viewing files with an extension of .PIC.
Any number of specific file viewers may be specified. When CTL-ENTER
is pressed, SHEZ first looks to see of a specific alternate file
viewer has been defined for viewing files with a file extension the
same of the highlighted file. If one was defined it is activated and
used. If a specific viewer has not been defined SHEZ then determines
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if a "generic" alternate file viewer has been defined. If it has SHEZ
uses the "generic" viewer. If no alternate viewer has been defined
SHEZ than defaults to using the normal viewer as defined when the
SHEZCFG program was used to configure SHEZ.
PLEASE NOTE: WHEN SHEZ ACTIVATES ANY ALTERNATE FILE VIEWER IT ALWAYS
USES ITS PAGING LOGIC TO SWAP MOST OF ITS CODE OUT OF MEMORY TO GIVE
MORE ROOM TO THE ALTERNATE FILE VIEWER. THIS IS NOT A CONFIGURABLE
OPTION SO BE FORWARNED!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Release 5.5 of the SHEZCFG program now requires that you enter the
full path of the SHEZ.EXE program you wish to configure. This has
been done since some users are running multiple copies of SHEZ
configured differently.
Beginning with release 5.4 of SHEZ, the configuration program will now
allow you to install the serial number you receive from CSD when you
register your version of SHEZ. Installing the serial number "unlocks"
SHEZ and allows you to configure SHEZ to handle more files per
directory and per compressed file. The 5.4 version of the SHEZCFG
program will also allow you to pass optional command line arguments to
the editor that you tell SHEZ to invoke.
The SHEZCFG program directly modifies the SHEZ.EXE program. The
configuration program SHEZCFG and the SHEZ program now come as a
matched set. YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT CONFIGURATION PROGRAM OR YOU
WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CUSTOMIZE SHEZ.
The configuration program will present you with an initial menu.
Enter one of the highlighted letters that appears on the menu to set
the configuration parameters that fall under the indicated category.
New items that can be set during configuration are:
1) Use the BIOS for screen writing.
2) Indicate if you are using a Monochrome monitor.
3) Set default ZIP compression factors.
4) Enter a full Disk:\Directory name for all externally called
programs. (I.E. PKZIP, PKUNZIP, LIST, etc.)
5) Indicate if you want exploding windows or not.
The configuration program will allow you to modify SHEZ'S default
color setting, tell SHEZ the name of the archive programs, the name of
extract program, customize the number of files per archive file SHEZ
can handle, customize the number of files per directory SHEZ can
handle, specify a work disk to use when viewing and executing file
from an archive file, and other misc. parameters.
When you start up SHEZ it records the current disk and directory. When
you view or execute a file from an archive file SHEZ temporarily
extracts the file onto the current disk and directory. This works fine
as long as the current disk is your hard disk. However if your current
disk is a floppy and there is not enough room on the floppy to build
the extracted file than SHEZ will not let you view or execute the
file. To get around this use the configuration program and when the
prompt:
ENTER WORK DISK DRIVE LETTER TO USE WHEN VIEWING/RUNNING FILE->
appears enter the disk drive letter of your hard disk or of your
second floppy disk drive. SHEZ will then use this disk to build the
temporary extract files and will delete them when you are finished
viewing or running the selected file from the archive.
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When running under EGA or VGA you can tell SHEZ to go into 43 line
mode for EGA'S, and 43 or 50 line mode for VGA's. This is done via
the configuration program.
You may tell SHEZ the files to search for when you use the wildcard
filespec of $.$. The configuration program will ask you to enter the
file extension to search for when you enter a filespec of $.$. The
defaults are .ARC,.ZIP,.LZH,.ZOO,.ARJ,.PAK. If you wish to modify
these defaults enter the extensions, along with the preceding dot, and
separate each extension with a comma.
A new configuration option is present beginning with release 4.1 of
SHEZ. The option will allow you indicate to the compression programs
the disk drive to use to build temporary working copies of the
compressed files. If you are using PKZIP and/or PKPAK, PKARC, the
disk drive letter will be passed to these programs by using the -b
program option. If you are using LHARC it will be passed to LHARC by
using the /w switch. Please refer to the compression program's
documentation for further information.
If you are using a monochrome monitor and you wish to alter the
default screen attributes follow the procedure below or your attribute
settings may be lost.
1) When the main configuration panel is displayed choose either the
Black and White color set, or the Monochrome set as a starting
point.
2) Then choose the Custom color set option to customize the screen
attributes as you see fit.
3) Choose any other configuration options after you are done
modifying the color set.
4) Save the configuration information.
In version 4.4 of SHEZ you may now configure SHEZ to display the
directory where extracted files will be placed. This option may be
set via the configuration program. If this option is activated the
extract location will be displayed on the top line of the screen when
you are viewing the contents of an archive file.
Beginning with version 4.9 of SHEZ you may now configure SHEZ to sort
the contents of a compressed file when it is initially displayed on
the screen. You may sort the compressed file list by Filename, File-
extension, or by File-Date.
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Under the program options, you will be asked if you wish to configure
SHEZ to scan .COM and .EXE files contained in compressed files for
viruses. If you respond Y, SHEZ will that ask you where the virus
checking program can be found. The programs that SHEZ supports are,
SCAN.EXE version 39 or greater, produced by McAfee Associates, and the
virus scanning program by Central Point. When prompted enter the
complete DISK:\DIRECTORY\FILENAME.EXT of where the virus scanning
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program is located. It is advised that you place the SCAN program on
a write protected floppy disk to prevent it from being infected. You
may also optionally enter any additional command line options that the
virus scanning program requires. The optional parameters are entered
after the SHEZCFG prompts for them.
If you use the /report feature of McAfee's virus scanning program, and
you use the SHEZLOG feature, as explained below, PLEASE BE SURE TO
specify two different files names. If they are both pointing to the
same file the results will be unpredictable.
PLEASE NOTE: SHEZ WILL NOT SEARCH YOUR PATH FOR THE SCAN PROGRAM. IF
YOU DO NOT TELL IT EXACTLY WHERE TO FIND IT SHEZ WILL BE UNABLE TO
EXECUTE THE PROGRAM.
Beginning with release 6.3 of SHEZ, SHEZ can scan for virus check
files that are contained in embedded compressed files. SHEZ can check
an unlimited number of embedded compressed files, only limited by the
amount of available disk space assigned to the SHEZ work disk. When
virus checking files from the main DOS directory window, SHEZ will
create a virus check log file if the environment variable SHEZLOG is
defined. For more information on this variable set the section
entitled ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE. The log file will be created if is
does not exists, or will be appended to if it already exists. The
file will contain a listing of all the compressed files that are being
checked, plus a list of all files within the compressed files that
will be checked. Each time the log file is opened a time and date
stamp line will be written into the file before any scanning occurs.
The log file is NOT updated when doing a virus scan from within an
opened compressed file, it is only updated/created when doing a scan
from the DOS directory window. When the virus scan of all tagged
files is complete, SHEZ will invoke the user defined browse program
allowing the user to view the log file.
When doing a virus scan from within an opened compressed file, SHEZ
will also look for embedded compressed files and will perform the scan
on files contained within them. The only exception to this is if you
are looking inside an embedded compressed file when you activate the
scan, (ALT-Z). Under this condition SHEZ will only check the files
contained in the current compressed file.
As an added precaution the SHEZCFG program can now check the SHEZ
program to see if it has been illegally altered. This function will
only work with version 4.91 and greater of the SHEZCFG program, and
version 4.91 and greater of the SHEZ program. (Small or Large data
version). To use this function startup the SHEZCFG program and pick
the item on the menu titled "Integrity check". The SHEZCFG program
will proceed to verify that the SHEZ program has not been altered.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CHECK MAY BE PERFORMED EVEN AFTER YOU HAVE
RECONFIGURED SHEZ. The verification procedure uses to 16 bit CRC
values to check the integrity. If the calculated CRC's do not match
the values stored in SHEZ a message will appear indicating that the
integrity of SHEZ as been compromised.
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Beginning with release 3.7 of SHEZ there is an option that allows you
to write out a configuration file (SHEZ.CFG) that will be used by the
configuration program, SHEZCFG, to copy your configuration information
from your current version of SHEZ to the next version of SHEZ. To
perform the cloning operation do the following steps:
1. Start up the SHEZ program with no parameters.
2. When the file list window appears press the ALT-W keys. This will
write out the current SHEZ configuration information into a file
named SHEZ.CFG onto the current disk and directory.
3. Unpack all files from the new version of SHEZ onto the disk and
directory where the SHEZ.CFG file exists.
4. Rename the old SHEZ.EXE program file to SHEZ.OLD
5. Run the SHEZCFG program.
6. You will be asked the name of the program to modify, the default
is SHEZ.EXE. Press the enter key and the following message should
appear at the top of the screen:
CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FROM FILE SHEZ.CFG BEING USED
7. Press the enter key to display the configuration menu.
8. Select the Save configuration information option, and your new
copy of SHEZ will be updated with your old configuration
information.
9. Delete the SHEZ.CFG file.
UUPPGGRRAADDIINNGG SSHHEEZZ TTOO AA NNEEWWEERR VVEERRSSIIOONN
Beginning with release 5.8 of SHEZ there is another method of carrying
forward the configuration options from one version to another. By
using the new environment variable named SHEZCFG to point to the
SHEZ.CFG file that was created by using the ALT-W command sequence.
If you already have a configured version of SHEZ skip to step 4.
1. First run the SHEZCFG program and configure SHEZ to your personal
tastes.
2. Be sure to save your options by choosing the Save configuration
information off the SHEZCFG program menu.
3. Start up the SHEZ program with no parameters.
4. When the file list window appear press the ALT-W keys to create
the SHEZ.CFG file.
5. Copy the SHEZ.CFG file onto the Disk and directory of your
choosing.
6. In you autoexec.bat file insert the following line:
SET SHEZCFG=C:\DATA\SHEZ.CFG
Substitute C:\DATA\SHEZ.CFG with the disk and directory where you
copied the SHEZ.CFG to.
7. Now when you start-up SHEZ, it will read it's configuration
information from the file name identified by the SHEZCFG
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environment variable instead using the configuration information
stored inside SHEZ itself.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU USE THIS METHOD THE CONFIGURATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE FILE POINTED TO BY THE SHEZCFG
ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE COMPLETELY OVERRIDES THE CONFIGURATION
INFORMATION STORED INSIDE SHEZ.
CCOOMMPPAATTIIBBIILLIITTYY IISSSSUUEESS
SHEZ achieves fast screen updates buy writing directly to video buffer
memory. If your machine is not 100% compatible you can force SHEZ to
use BIOS routines to update the screen. This is accomplished by
setting an environment variable BIOS equal to Y. I.E. SET BIOS=Y. Do
this before executing SHEZ.
For monochrome monitors a similar method is employed set the
environment variable MONO equal to Y. I.E. SET MONO=Y.
Some clone machines have a bug in the builtin BIOS routines that will
cause SHEZ to hang if you have exploding windows turned on. If you
experience a machine lock up, try reconfiguring SHEZ and turn the
exploding windows off.
DDEESSQQVVIIEEWW CCOOMMPPAATTIIBBIILLIITTYY
SHEZ is now DESQview aware. When setting SHEZ up under DESQview set
the parameter WRITE DIRECTLY TO SCREEN to NO, and USES OWN COLORS to
YES.
Please let me know how you like SHEZ.
California Software Design
Jim Derr
P.O. BOX 15248
Santa Rosa, Ca. 95402
CSERVE ID 76266,2634
As usual any and all comments are welcome. If there are some features
that are missing, drop me a note and I'll try to accommodate you if I
think the feature is generally useful.
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WWHHEERREE TTOO FFIINNDD TTHHEE MMOOSSTT CCUURRRREENNTT VVEERRSSIIOONN
The following BBS's will have the most current version of SHEZ:
Directory Assistance .........707-538-8710*****
EXEC-PC .....................414-964-5160
MicroSellar .................201-239-1346
AV-SYNC .....................404-320-6202
Vern Buerg's Bit Boutique ...707-778-8944
Comupserve
Genie
Effective 11/25/89 The Directory Assistance BBS has graciously allowed
me to use their BBS as the main distribution point for SHEZ. I will
personally upload the most current version of SHEZ to this BBS. In
addition Jim the SYSOP has also set up a seperate SHEZ conference on
the BBS. If you need help with SHEZ or what to leave me some
questions or suggestions, please use the SHEZ conference on this BBS.
Using this method will get the fastest response from me personally.
In addition it can also be found on COMPUSERVE in the IBMSYS forum.
Effective 5/20/90 SHEZ will also be distributed via the GENIE
information service. It can be found in the IBMPC roundtable.
Since this program has developed into a major undertaking all I ask is
if you use it regularly PLEASE REGISTER YOUR COPY, and keep shareware
alive.
SSUUPPPPOORRTT FFOORR SSHHEEZZ AANNDD QQUUEESSTTIIOONNSS
Support can be obtained in three ways. If you have access to CSERVE
please send your questions to me via Easyplex. (type GO MAIL at the
Cserve prompt) My userid is 76266,2634. This is the perfered method, I
check for mail twice a week and will get back to you with an answer
usually within a week. You may also contact me via the GENIE network,
my GENIE mail id is J.DERR1. If you do not have access to CSERVE or
GENIE send a note, letter, postcard to the address show above.
Register users have priority but I will try to help anyone in need.
Effective 11/25/89 the Directory Assistance BBS has set up a SHEZ
conference. You may leave comments, technical questions, etc, about
SHEZ on this BBS by using the SHEZ conference.
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CCOOMMMMAANNDDSS SSOORRTTEEDD BBYY DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONN
Add file(s) to ARCHIVE A
Add/update ARCHIVE file comments ALT-C
Add/update file comment highlighted files S
Add/update file comments all files SHIFT-S
Alternate file viewer CTRL-ENTER
Convert highlighted file ALT-V
Convert highlighted file to SFX file F8
Convert tagged files to SFX files SFT-F8
Convert all tagged files CTRL-V
Convert SFX files CTRL-V
Copy highlighted file CTRL-F2
Copy all tagged DOS files SFT-F2
Copy tagged member to another compr file CTRL-Y
Create a new ARCHIVE file C
Create a new ARCHIVE file F7
Delete a DOS file F4
Delete all tagged DOS files SFT-F4
Delete a file from the ARCHIVE D
Delete a tagged file from a ARCHIVE CTL-D
Delete all extracted files ALT-D
Display file size info (DOS dir window) ALT-S
Display file date info (DOS dir window) ALT-D
Display Info about ARCHIVE file I
Display files statistics F5
Edit the selected file F8
Execute a file in an ARCHIVE file R
Exit SHEZES C
Extract all files from ARCHIVE ALT-X
Extract all tagged files CTRL-E
Extract newer (all or tagged) files only ALT-N
Extracting a single file E
Freshen file(s) in ARCHIVE F
Immediate Exit ALT-Q
Immediate Exit to Extract Path CTL-X
List of files to add to ARCHIVE ALT-A
List of files to freshen in ARCHIVE ALT-F
List of files to move to ARCHIVE ALT-M
List of files to update in ARCHIVE ALT-U
Move files(s) to ARCHIVE M
Move highlighted file CTRL-F3
Move all tagged DOS files SFT-F3
Rename highlighted file CTRL-F6
Rename all tagged DOS files SFT-F6
Select a new ARCHIVE file F2
Set path options P
Show help screen F1
Sort the ARCHIVE file list F9
Sort the file list F6
Specify an ARCHIVE file mask Z
Specify where to put extracted files ALT-P
Speed search ALT-S
Supply password for file G
Tag all files CTL-SPACE
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Temporary exit to DOS F10
Testing ARCHIVE integrity T
Toggle overwrite mode O
Toggle authenticity mode ALT-1
Toggle tag status SPACE
Untag all tagged files CTRL-U
Update files(s) in ARCHIVE U
Update the ARCHIVE files time and date CTRL-T
View a file F3
View archive file comment records ALT-V
Viewing a file V
Virus Scan ALT-Z
Virus Scan and strip .ZIP comments CTL-Z
Write out configuration information ALT-W
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LLIICCEENNSSIINNGG FFOORR SSHHEEZZ
A license is required for use of SHEZ by corporations and
institutions.
You may obtain a license for the use of SHEZ by writing to me. The
license is for perpetual, nonexclusive use of any version. Purchase
orders and invoicing are acceptable. A license agreement form is
enclosed. You may use it, or supply your own for my review. There
are no restrictions to the number of sites, or for use on local area
networks. If you have special requirements, or need customization,
please feel free to submit them in writing. You may request a license
for:
a fixed number of copies, see the discount schedule;
an unlimited number of copies, the fee is $1000;
customization of messages and documentation, an additional fee may be
required depending on the extent of changes;
permission to distribute within your organization;
The fee for a license depends on the estimated number of copies of the
program that you will use. To use the discount schedule below,
estimate the total number of copies that you may eventually use.
Number of users(copies) Price per copy
1 to 25 $30.00
26 to 50 $25.00
50 to 99 $20.00
100 and up Please contact California Software Design for
site licensed prices.
Regardless of the quantity, only one set of materials will be sent to
you. You may then make as many copies of it that are licensed.
Upgrades will be made available upon request. Technical support is
available via mail, or contacting me via Compuserve 76266,2634, or on
GENIE mail id is J.DERR1.
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Add Update File Comments - ALT-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Add/Update all archive file comments - SHIFT-S . . . . . . . . . . 19
Add/Update compressed file comments - ALT-C . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Add/Update highlighted archive file comments - s . . . . . . . . . 18
Alternate file viewers - CTL-ENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19
CLONING THE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
COMPATIBILITY ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CONFIGURING FOR VIRUS SCANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Convert all tagged files - CTL-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Convert highlighted file - ALT-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Convert highlighted file to a SFX file - F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Convert SFX file - CTL-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Convert Tagged files to SFX files - SFT-F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONVERTING FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Copy all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Copy highlighted file CTL-F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Create a new archive file - F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CREATING NEW COMPRESSED FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delete a DOS file - F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Delete all extracted files - ALT-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delete all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DESQVIEW COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Display file dates - ALT-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display file sizes - ALT-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display files statistics - F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display Info about archive file - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DOS directory Speed Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Edit highlighted file - ALT-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Edit the selected file - F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EDITING KEY DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Execute a file in an archive file - R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exit SHEZ - ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Exit SHEZ goto EXTRACT dir - CTL-X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 20
Extract all files from archive - ALT-X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Extract all tagged files - CTRL-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Extract location - ALT-P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Extract only newer files - ALT-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Extracting a single file - E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FUNCTION SUPPORTED WHEN DIRECTORY WINDOW IS DISPLAYED . . . . . . . 8
FUNCTIONS WHEN VIEWING CONTENTS OF ARCHIVE FILE: . . . . . . . . . 14
Immediate Exit - ALT-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Immediate Exit ALT-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LICENSING FOR SHEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LIMIT OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MOUSE SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Move all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Move highlighted file CTL-F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
NOTES ON CREATING SFX FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
QUICK START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rename all TAGGED DOS files - SFT-F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rename highlighted file CTL-F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Select a new archive file - F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17
Set Path/Directory option - P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SETTING ALTERNATE FILE VIEWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Show help screen - F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17
Show tagged file count - SHIFT-KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sort the archive file list - F9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sort the file list - F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specify an archive file mask - Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Speed search - ALT-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Supply Password for File - G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SUPPORT FOR SELF EXTRACTING FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SUPPORT FOR SHEZ AND QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tag All Files - CTL-SPACE or CTL-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tag highlighted file - (Plus key +) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 20
Temporary exit to DOS - F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17
Test COM,EXE, and OVL files in a compressed file for viruses - . . 19
Test for viruses and strip comments out of .ZIP files - CTL-Z . . . 12
Test tagged compressed file(s) for viruses - ALT-Z . . . . . . . . 12
Testing archive integrity - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
THE SHEZFG PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Toggle authenticity mode in PKZIP - ALT-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Toggle overwrite mode - O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Toggle the Tag status - SPACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 16
Untag all Files - CTL-U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Untag highlighted file - (Minus key -) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 20
UPGRADING SHEZ TO A NEWER VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
USING THE MOUSE WITH VERN BUERG'S LIST PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . 6
View a file - F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
View file and archive comment records - ALT-V . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing a file - V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
WHERE TO FIND THE MOST CURRENT VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Write out configuration information - ALT-W . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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