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MOVE v1.1a Fast File Mover
This ZIP archive should contain three files: MOVE.EXE, MOVE5.EXE and
MOVE11a.DOC (this file).
MOVE is one of those utilities that DOS apparently forgot!
Instead of having to copy files (maybe with verification), then compare
the files and finally go back and delete the originals... you can now
use MOVE and accomplish all this in one command! And if you select the
compare option (/c), a file named "MOVECOMP.DAT" will be created in the
currently logged drive's root directory. This file will contain any per-
tinent information regarding the compare function, i.e. errors, etc. This
file will be created or updated every time you use MOVE with the /c option.
Copy MOVE.EXE to your DOS directory (or any other directory in your path)
and use it like other DOS commands. It even responds like DOS commands
with the /? parameter by bringing up instructions.
NOTE: If you're using DOS 5.0, you can copy MOVE5.EXE to your DOS direc-
tory, renaming it MOVE.EXE. This will allow faster file comparing
when running under DOS 5.0.
Syntax:
MOVE /? brings up the instructions.
MOVE {filespec to move} {destination} [option]
Options:
/v Verify data count during move.
/c Compare files in new destination with old files.
-- Only one option at a time is supported on the command line.
-- Not specifying an option moves files fastest by not verifying
or comparing data.
-- Full pathnames are supported for MOVE.
-- For quicker use, if MOVE is in your path, you may specify "."
for the destination to MOVE files to the currently logged drive/
directory.
MOVE /d [drive:] Deletes the MOVECOMP.DAT file from the specified
drive. EXAMPLE: MOVE /d a: will remove the
MOVECOMP.DAT file from the root directory of the
diskette inserted in drive a:.
The drive parameter is optional, if you wish to
remove the MOVECOMP.DAT file from the currently
logged drive's root directory.
Well, that's it... except that this is my first release of any kind to the
public. I know it's not much, but it's immensely useful! I make no
warrantys of any kind regarding this program. Although there seems to be
no bugs, use it at your own risk.
I ask that you share this archive with it's three files intact. If you
feel that MOVE is worthwhile, please consider sending me a donation of
$5.00 so I can afford to keep my computer..... Thanks!
David Kakenmaster
890 N. Tabor Ct.
Castle Rock, CO 80104-9715
13 Dec 1991.
Revision history:
v1.1a -Bug fixes: The comparison data file is now created ONLY when the
/c option is chosen. Before, it was being created with either the
/c or no switch. Also, this file now shows the actual comparison
outcome (it was showing nothing for any comparison!).
-Made the /d parameter easier to use. Now, if no drive is specified
MOVE looks for the MOVECOMP.DAT file in the currently logged
drive's root directory. Much faster to use.
v1.1 -DOS messages now hidden.
-MOVE function is now a little bit faster all the way around.
-MOVE now supports DOS' returned errorlevels, for file safety. If
any problem occurs, the original will not be deleted.
-Added the MOVECOMP.DAT file to record any errors found during the
compare sequence. Also added delete function to delete this file
when no longer needed.
-Added MOVE5.EXE for faster file comparison if you have DOS 5.0.
v1.0b -Added completion message based on returned errorlevel of 0. Since
MOVE can't hide the DOS displays (yet), this end message should
help settle doubts regarding whether the move was successful.
Never released.
v1.0a -Initial release.