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Path Conflict Checker
Path Conflict Checker (PCC) searches all the directories
in your PATH statement, as well as one other directory of
your choosing, to see if there is any duplication of file
names among your executable files. When you give DOS the name
of an executable file to run, it searches the directories in
the PATH statement until it finds an executable file (COM,
EXE, or BAT) with that file name. It then runs that program
or batch file. If two executable programs have the same root
file name (the file name minus the extension), one of them
will not be executed. As the number of files in your PATH
directories grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid
duplicating file names. This problem is made even more
difficult by the increasing number of INSTALL programs that
automatically add new directories to your PATH statement in
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file when they create directories for the
programs they are installing.
PCC solves this problem for you by automatically finding
any duplication of names of executable files in your path. It
is extremely easy to use. Just run the program by typing PCC
and pressing ENTER at the DOS prompt. (For simplicity, I
recommend putting PCC in a directory that is included in your
PATH statement.) PCC will ask you for an additional directory
to search. You would usually input your current default
directory. This allows you to see if any files in your
current directory would interfere with running any files in
your PATH. However, you can input any directory you like. If
you do not want PCC to look in any directory except the one
in your PATH statement, just press ENTER in reply to this
question.
PCC will then search the directories and list any
executable files with the same root file name. It will beep
when it finds one to alert you. If it finds no file name
conflicts, it will display a message telling you this.
Paying for Path Conflict Checker
Path Conflict Checker is a shareware program. If you
like it, please pay for it by sending $5.00 to:
Leithauser Research
4649 Van Kleeck Drive
New Smyrna Beach FL 32169
In addition to a clear conscience, you will receive a
disk containing other shareware and freeware programs by
Leithauser Research. You are, of course, under no obligation
to register these programs unless you also decide to keep
using them.
The ProLook QuickBASIC library
This program was created using QuickBASIC and the
ProLook QuickBASIC library. The ProLook library is a
QuickBASIC enhancement library that adds such features to
QuickBASIC as:
1) Advanced disk management commands, like being able to read
a list of file names from disk into a string array or being
able to determine how much free space is left on the disk
2) Mouse control of QuickBASIC programs
3) Data manipulation such as array sorts and data conversions
4) Advanced keyboard input routines like bounce bar menus
(one and two dimensional) and formatted input routines
5) Fancy output routines, such as pop-up windows, screen
scrolls, and automatic centering and bordering of output
The ProLook QuickBASIC library can be ordered by sending
$35.00 to Leithauser Research (remarkable coincidence, isn't
it) at the above address. However, if you mention in your
order that you read about the ProLook library in the Fancy
Directory manual, you can send just $30.00, a $5.00 discount.
It is not necessary to register Fancy Directory to order
ProLook or obtain the discount.
Custom Programming
The primary function of Leithauser Research is custom
computer programming. If you need an unusual program that you
cannot find commercially, contact us at the above address for
a price quote. Our rates are very reasonable. You acquire all
rights to the programs you hire us to write, so you can
market these programs yourself if you like.