Welcome to Sparta 1.2

Overview

About Sparta

About the author

Registering

License

Basic Instructions

Action menus

Aliases

Drop & Launch

QuickLaunch

CollapseButton

PathButton

Associations

File Management

Moving files

Copying files

Deleting files

Renaming files

Creating directories

Finding files

Misc help

Customisation

Printer object


About Sparta

Sparta is a file managment application for Windows 3.1.  This is version 1.2.


CollapseButton

Pressing this button causes all applications except Sparta to minimize.


About the author

Sparta was written by Karl Thoroddsen.

Sparta is written in pure C++ and assembler using object-oriented design and programming methods.

Comments and questions about the product are welcome and should be sent to:  Karl Thoroddsen Gerðakot 4, 225 Bessastaðahr. ICELAND or Internet address:  karlth@rhi.hi.is

The author would like to thank the following individuals who made the program possible:

Paul Butcher, Ryu Sun, Jordan Brotz and the Beta testers especially Brian McCashin.

Visit Iceland!


Moving files
Moving

Move files and directories by simply dragging file icons between folders.  You can drag normal files from open folders and drop them onto closed, but aliases can only be dragged between open folders.


Copying files

Copy files and directories by simply dragging file icons between folders while holding down the Ctrl key.  You can drag normal files from open folders and drop them onto closed, but aliases can only be dragged between open folders.


Dustbin

The Dustbin handles the deletion of files, directories and aliases.  You can open the dustbin directory which contains "deleted" files by double clicking with the right mouse button on the Dustbin.

WARNING:  Do not use other trashcans than Dustbin to delete files from Sparta as they won't know how to handle aliases.

See also:

Dustbin's options


Deleting files

Delete files, directories or aliases by simply dropping them onto the Dustbin.


Finding files

You can find files by simply hitting Ctrl+F and typing the searching criteria.  Search for the next file by hitting Ctrl+G.


Dustbin's options

Dustbin scans the dustbin directory(saved directory) on regular intervals to see whether it should display itself full or empty.  You can alter the interval by adding a ScanTime=x (x = seconds) in the [Settings] section in DUSTBIN.INI.

Other options explain themselves.


Renaming files

Rename files and directories by simply using the action menu or hitting Ctrl+R after selecting the target icon.


Creating directories

Create directories by simply using the action menu or hitting Ctrl+N after selecting the target open folder.


Action menus

Action menus are accessed by clicking the right mouse button on an icon or open folder.  They show the actions available on the targeted object.


Creating aliases

An alias is created by dragging the original file onto the deskop.


Associations

Sparta uses Windows' own extensions to maintain associations between data and application

files.  You can add your own associations by simply editing the [extensions] section in the

WIN.INI file, located in your Windows directory.  You will probably have to restart Windows to register the changes.


Drop & Launch

The Drop & Launch feature allows you to drag a data file and drop it onto any application.  The application is then launched with the data file.


Customisation

The customisation dialog provides a few options that allow you adapt Sparta to your needs.

General

Close parent folder...

If selected then opening a folder causes the parent folder to close.

Folder information

Where

Everywhere...

Hard disk only...

Nowhere...

This option specifies where Sparta stores the SPARTA._V_ which contain information relating to that folder.  If you select Nowhere then Sparta won't be able to store information relating to the folder, including aliases.

Hide information file?

No...

In folders...

Specifies whether Sparta shows the SPARTA._V_ in open folders.  This option has no effect on the existence of the file, it just isn't shown if so selected.


QuickLaunch

Use this menu to quickly launch applications or open folders.  The QuickLaunch menu displays files and folders stored in the PROGRAMS folder which is beneath the SPARTA directory.

The PROGRAMS folder contains programs and files from the Program Manager groups.

You can force Sparta to rebuild the PROGRAMS folder by holding down the TAB key while launching Sparta.


PathButton

Press the PathButton to retrieve a list of parent folders up to the topmost folder.


Registering

Sparta 1.2 Registration Form/Invoice

When you have registered Sparta you will recieve a new registered version, along with a laser printed manual(if requested), lifetime support and the possibility to upgrade to future versions of Sparta.

Ordering by check/cash:

To order by check/cash send this order form and a check to:

Karl Thoroddsen Gerdakot 4, 255 Bessastadahreppur ICELAND.

Payments must be in a international registered currency dollars, or you can send international postal money orders.

Credit card ordering:

Please be sure to include your credit card number, expiration date and card name on all credit card orders.

Visa and MasterCard/EuroCard/Access cards are accepted.

Credit card orders can also be sent to Internet address:  karlth@rhi.hi.is

Site licenses:

A site license for Sparta entitles an organization to receive one copy of the distribution package and duplicate the distribution disk for the specified number of copies.

3.5 inch disks are sent unless a 5.25 inch disk is requested.

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Sparta Single Copy	____    copies at $29 each =	______

Sparta Site License

  2 to   9 computers: 	____ computers at $22 each =	______

 10 to  24 computers: 	____ computers at $17 each =	______

 25 to  49 computers: 	____ computers at $14 each =	______

 50 to  99 computers: 	____ computers at $10 each =	______

100 to 199 computers:	____ computers at $7  each =	______

     (more than 199 copies are negotiable)

                         Total payment             	______

Prices guaranteed through June 1994.

Name: 	_______________________	Date:___________

Company: 	_______________________________________

Address:	_______________________________________

City, State, Zip:	_______________________________________

Country:	_______________________________________

Day Phone:	_________________	Eve:__________________

Electronic Mail address: ________________________________

How did you hear about Sparta? __________________________

Comments:

Thank you for supporting the shareware concept.


Printer

Use can drop files onto the Printer object and they will be printed if Windows knows how to print it.

If you drop a file onto the Printer object and nothing happens, open REGEDIT.EXE and add a printer command to the extension (see the Windows manual for futher details.)

You can change the default printer be opening the object.


Aliases

Aliases are icons that are linked to an original file or directory.  You can have multiple aliases all linked to the same file.

Aliases icons can be distingushed from normal file icons by their italic title.

Creating aliases


:-)

A nose.


License

Sparta Copyright © 1993-1994 by Karl Thoroddsen. - All rights reserved.

License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software.

Shareware Version

You are hereby licensed to:  Use the Shareware Version of the software for a 21 day evaluation period; make as many copies of the Shareware version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original Shareware version to anyone; and distribute the Shareware version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means.  There is no charge for any of the above.

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the  software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission, with one exception:  Disk Vendors approved by the Association of Shareware Professionals are permitted to redistribute Sparta, subject to the conditions in this license, without specific written permission.

Unregistered use of Sparta after the 21-day evaluation period is in violation of federal copyright laws.

Evaluation and Registration

This is not free software.  This license allows you to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 21 days.  If you use this software after the 21 day evaluation period a registration fee of $29 is required.  Payments must be in an valid international currency, and should be sent to Karl Thoroddsen Gerdakot 4, 225 Bessastadahreppur ICELAND.  Credit card ordering and quantity discounts are available, as described in the Registering topic.  When payment is received you will be sent a registered copy of the latest version of Sparta.

One registered copy of Sparta may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed on a single workstation used nonsimultaneously by multiple people, but not both.

You may access the registered version of Sparta through a network, provided that you have obtained individual licenses for the software covering all workstations that will access the software through the network.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data/files before relying on it.

The user must assume the entire risk of using the program.

ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.