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Computer Tyme PICK DIRECTORY * Copyright 1989 by Marc Perkel
All Rights Reserved * Version 3.0 * Release Date: 10-25-90
This program allows you to change directories as quickly as possible.
Computer Tyme * 411 North Sherman * Springfield Mo. 65802
(800) 548-5353 Sales * (417) 866-1222 Voice * (417) 866-1665 Data
This program is part of the Computer Tyme DOS ToolBox.
For $59.95 you can get the rest of the programs.
If you use this software, you're expected to buy it.
"PD" "Pick Directory" (also called "PickDir"), written for all user
levels, allows you to change directories as quickly as possible. It also
allows you to rename directories, delete directories, make directories,
and hide directories.
Pick Directory has two modes of operation; the graphic tree mode, and
the one directory at a time mode. In the graphic tree mode you get to
see all subdirectories "the tree" displayed as a picture on your screen.
This graphic "tree" allows you to "look" at the directory system in your
computer. In the graphic tree mode you can use your arrow keys to move
freely about the directory tree. Pick Directory allows you to rename any
of the directories, make new ones, delete them, or hide them.
In order to display and use the graphic tree mode a file must be created
which contains a list of the directories on your system. The file is
called PD.PIC and is located in the root directory of drive C:. In this
file is a list of all directories you want Pick Directory to choose
from. An example is as follows:
C:\
C:\GOODIES
C:\HELP
C:\TURBO5
C:\TURBO5\BONUS
C:\TURBO5\DOC
C:\TURBO5\TURBO3
D:\
D:\GEMAPPS
D:\GEMAPPS\FONTS
D:\GEMAPPS\GEMPAGES
D:\GEMAPPS\GEMPAGES\PAGENBRS
Note that the list can span several drives. The list is created the
first time you run Pick Directory. The program will ask you which drives
you want to include in your list. Don't include floppy drives A: or B:.
If you only have one hard disk just type C. If you have several hard
drives or logical drive partitions, you might type CDEF. Pick Directory
will then create the PD.PIC file and display the graphic tree. Once in
the graphic tree you can move around using your arrow keys.
Remember that F1 is for help in case you forget what to do. The + and -
keys allow you to move up and down in the same column you're in. When
you get to the directory you want all you have to do is press ENTER and
you're there. If you want to go back to the original directory instead,
just press ESC.
As you move through the graphic tree, you'll notice an alphabetical
listing on the right side of the screen that tracks the directory you're
in. By pressing the TAB key, the up and down arrows allow you to move
through the alphabetical list. While moving alphabetically, the graphic
tree shows you where you are. Also, above the sorted list is the
position meter. This meter lets you know where you are in relation to
all the other directories in your computer.
You can go to any directory name (alphabetically) using the "G" key. The
cursor will move to just over the sorted window on the right side of the
screen. As you type, Pick Dirrectory will move to the first directory
that contain the characters you typed in.
The "F" key shows you the free space on the current drive. It also shows
you how many directories are in the system and how many levels deep they
are.
You can rename a directory by pressing the "R" key. A cursor will appear
and you just type over the old name. You can also delete a whole
directory by pressing the "D" key. If the directory isn't empty, it will
ask if you want to delete it anyway. If you answer "Y" then it will
delete that directory and all directories branching off from it and all
the files in them. Be careful!
You can also make directories using the "M" key. Just type in the name
and Pick Directory will create the directory off of the current
directory. The "H" key is used to hide and unhide directories. A hidden
directory will not show up if you type DIR. It's still there, just
hidden.
Directories can be created and deleted without the PD.PIC file being
updated. This means that the graphic tree may show directories that are
no longer there, or not show new directories that are. The "S" key will
scan the hard drives and re-create the list. If while moving around, you
come to a directory that no longer exists, Pick Directory will
automatically update the list for you.
The "L" key is used to limit the number of directory levels to be
displayed. This is used on very large systems to make it easier to see
the directories close to the root. If you set a limit of 2 Pick
Directory will only show directories that are 2 or less levels deep.
Setting a level of 0 includes all directories. Just type "L" to set
limit.
In order for Pick Directory to work the program PipeDir must be in a
directory that can be executed from the current path. (See the PATH
command in your DOS manual.) PipeDir is another Computer Tyme program
that creates the PD.PIC file and allows Pick Directory to delete
directories with files in them.
Pick Directory's other mode is the one directory at a time mode. In this
mode, only the directories that are accessable from the current
directory are listed. You choose the directory by pressing the letter
next to the directory you want. A lower case letter will select the
directory and let you choose from the list of it's directories. Upper
case selects and exits. Pressing the CTRL key with a letter selects that
drive. "\" selects the root directory and a "-" selects the previous
directory. Press ENTER when you get to where you want to go. ESC to
abort.
Even though the one directory at a time mode is not as powerful as the
graphic tree mode, it has its place. It doesn't use the PD.PIC file so
it is more accurate. It works on drives that you may not want to wait to
scan, such as CD roms. And, if you are running computers remotely over a
modem, this mode works.
If the directory or drive you are on is not in the PD.PIC file, then the
one directory at a time mode will be selected.
Pick Directory has several command line options. Many of them are for
the sophisticated user and can be ignored by the novice user. Pick
Directory, like other Computer Tyme products, is easy to use for the
novice and small system user; but has powerful features for the
professional programmer and for use on large network drives.
PD <directory>
This is a quick way to change directories. Pick Directory will scan the
list for the closest match and switch you to that directory. A partial
directory name is all you need. The directory doesn't even have to be on
the same drive.
PD /S <drives> This creates the PD.PIC file without entering the graphic
tree mode.
PD /F This freshens the PD.PIC file without entering the graphic tree
mode.
PD /M <directory> This makes the directory and updates the PD.PIC file.
PD /R <directory> This removes the directory and updates the PD.PIC
file.
PD /Z Selects the "one directory at a time" mode.
PD /O This option can be used only with the /Z option. It forces the use
of the standard output device. You loose color and speed, but it will
work remote over a modem.
PD /$ <filename> This allows you to use another file than C:\PD.PIC.
PD /! <program> <parameters> Pick Directory normally runs PIPEDIR to
create its pick file. If you are a programmer and want to use your own
program to create the pick file, this command will make Pick Directory
run your software instead. The <parameters> is passed on to your
program.
Use of environment strings:
Default options can be selected by use of the SET command to set you DOS
environment strings. This is done by typing SET
PD.EXE=<string>. The string will be interpreted as if it had been typed
on the command line.
Examples:
You are the sysop of a BBS system and are running it remote. In your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file you include:
SET PD.EXE=/Z/O
This allows you to type PD from remote and enter the one at a time mode
with the standard output device selected.
You are the supervisor of a large novell network and a programmer. You
want Pick Directory to only show the users the directories they can
access. You have written a program that compiles a pick file based on
who they are. Your program name is called PICKGEN. You want each user to
have their own pick file.
SET PD.EXE=/!PICKGEN /$F:\SYSTEM\USER1.PIC
This selects the file F:\SYSTEM\USER1.PIC to be the default pick file
for station 1 and will execute PICKGEN to regenerate and update the pick
file.
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Other Computer Tyme Software:
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The Computer Tyme Dos ToolBox... Makes DOS easier for the novice,
more powerful for the professional.
DIRECTORY MASTER is a powerful hard disk managment utility. It
brings up your hard disk files and allows you to mark selected
files so you can copy them, delete them, or move them. It also
allows you to rename files, change dates, and change attributes.
You can also run programs or set up your function keys to run
programs on selected files.
DOLIST makes being at DOS easier. It gives you full line editing,
like a word processor, for your commands. It also stores commands
so that you can re-execute them. It remembers subdirectories and
allows you to go back to them by pressing the TAB key. It offers
programmable function keys, DOS extensions, multiple execution,
and many more features you have got to have.
PICK DIRECTORY allows you to move through the directory system by
displaying a graphic tree and letting you use your arrow keys to
move around. It also lets you create, delete, rename, and hide
directories.
TEDIT (from SemWare) is a powerful, easy to use full screen
editor.
MARXTSR is a set of memory and TSR management utilities that let
you load and unload TSRs (Terminate and stay resident programs)
from memory. Utilities to list menory allocation and turn TSR's
on and off.
And many more ... Also includes is D, a fancy directory listing
program; WHEREIS, for finding stuff on you hard disk, SORT, MOVE,
FIND, FREE, PIPEDIR, VERSION, and many more.
The Dos Toolbox sells for $59.95.
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We are also selling QEdit from Semware. QEdit is a professional
editor from Semware. TEdit is a mini version of QEdit. If you
like TEdit, You'll love QEdit.
1-800-548-5353 Order Line
1-417-866-1222 Voice Line
1-417-866-1665 BBS Data line * 1200/2400 * 8N1 * ANSI or VT100
MARXMENU:
For the menu user who is interested in POWER!
MarxMenu version is a menu system that uses NO RAM. MarxMenu is
compatible with all networks and contains a powerful menu language.
This language gives you complete screen control as well as
conditional menus. Math and string functions as well as
multidimensional arrays are supported. MarxMenu can read environment
variables, ports, ram locations, time, dates, the contents of text
files, ect. and make decisions on them.
Screen control includes multi-layer exploding windows with
unlimited number of selections and unlimited windows. 43/50 line
ega and vga modes are supported. MarxMenu contains a screen
blanker, password security on anything, keyboard lockout.
MarxMenu can run programs while staying resident and read the dos
errorlevel codes they return or marxmenu can return custom
errorlevel codes to a calling program or batch file. MarxMenu can
view text files in a window, read text files into an array and
let you choose a line from that array in a window. MarxMenu can
write string arrays to text files.
This menu system is targeted at the user whose primary interest
is POWER! Here is a simple sample of what MarxMenu script looks
like:
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;This menu is a sample of a simple menu.
;To run this menu type 'MARX SAMPLE'
TextColor Yellow Red
ClearScreen
BoxBorderColor Green Blue
BoxInsideColor Yellow Blue
DrawBox 25 7 32 13
WriteCenter '* Sample Menu *'
Writeln
Writeln
Writeln ' A - Directory'
Writeln ' B - Wide Directory'
Writeln ' C - Run ChkDsk'
Writeln ' D - Type Menu to Screen'
Writeln ' E - Edit This Menu'
Writeln ' F - Drop to Dos'
Writeln ' Esc - Exit'
Writeln
Write ' Select: '
OnKey 'A'
DIR
Pause ;Lets you see the directory before screen clears
Onkey 'B'
DIR/W
Pause
OnKey 'C'
CHKDSK
Pause
OnKey 'D'
TYPE SAMPLE.MNU|MORE
Pause
OnKey 'E'
TEDIT SAMPLE.MNU
OnKey 'F'
@Echo To Return to the SAMPLE menu type EXIT
@Echo .
COMMAND
MarxMenu comes with MarxEdit and MARXTSR manager and a few goodies out of
the DOS ToolBox. The Network Survival Kit is a network version of almost
every utility I've ever written. It's sold on a per fileserver basis.
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Single User Version:
___ Enclosed is $59.95 for MarxMenu.
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