═══ 1. About... ═══

Version 1.0 by Stellar-X Pty Ltd, August 29th, 1997 

Introduction 

PMAttrib is a simple utility to view and modify the standard attributes for a 
file, directory, or directory tree. 

The following attributes are recognised. 

 Archived 
           Denotes a file as archivable. It is mainly provided used for 
           archiving software. 

 Read-only 
           Allows the file to be read from, but not written to, or deleted. 

 Hidden 
           The file will not be visible to the user, unless they choose to view 
           hidden files. 

 System 
           The file is to be used by the operating system(s). Users do not have 
           full access permissions to system files; for example, they cannot be 
           deleted. 

 Extended attributes, such as long file names, file versions, and other 
 information, are not affected by PMAttrib. 

 Usage 

 The PMAttrib interface 

 PMAttrib is shown above. 

 There are four ways to execute it - 

     Double-clicking on the PMAttrib object. This is the easiest way. 

     Dropping a file object on the PMAttrib object. PMAttrib will 
      automatically display the attributes for the file. 

     Dropping a folder (directory) object on the PMAttrib object. PMAttrib 
      will automatically display the attributes for the directory. The selected 
      directory is displayed with Find occurrences in subdirectories selected. 
      This option allows you to set the attributes for all files in a directory 
      tree at once. You may use wildcard expressions (eg *.txt) in the Select 
      files field to set attributes for any matching files. 

     You may execute it from the command line with a filename argument, for 
      example 
      PMATTR C:\DESKTOP\MYFILE.TXT

      will show you the attributes for C:\DESKTOP\MYFILE.TXT. 

 Note:  PMAttrib requires that the standard attribute modifier, ATTRIB.EXE be 
 found in your system path. Usually, it is in x:\OS2 where x: is your boot 
 drive. PMAttrib will inform you if ATTRIB.EXE was not found. 

 To learn more about how your standard ATTRIB works, refer to the Command 
 Reference in your Information folder. 

 PMAttrib's user interface provides - 

 ··· 
           Opens a dialogue, where you may choose a file to view its 
           attributes. The current filename/filter is shown in the entry field 
           on the left. 

 Find occurrences in subdirectories 
           When attributes are changed by pressing the Change button, all 
           matching filenames in subdirectories will be changed. This is 
           equivalent to the /S option of ATTRIB. 

 Archive, Read-only, Hidden, and System flags 
            Use the appropriate Switch on and Switch off to set or reset the 
           current file's attributes. Select only the attributes you wish to 
           change. 

 Change 
           Sets the attributes of the specified files/directories to the chosen 
           set. 

 Close 
           Closes PMAttrib. 


═══ 2. Installing PMAttrib ═══

To run PMAttrib, you'll need OS/2 Warp 3.0 or above. 

Run pmains.cmd. You will need to enter the operating system's boot drive. 
PMAttrib will then be neatly installed into the x:\OS2\APPS directory. A 
desktop object and assistance object will be created for you. 

To remove PMAttrib, simply delete PMATTR.EXE and PMATTR.INF in x:\OS2\APPS, the 
PMAttrib desktop object, and the Assistance object in the Information folder. 


═══ 3. Registration ═══

PMAttrib is provided as a fully-functional product with no limitations. It is 
shareware and useable by anyone. Being a registered user, you will also receive 
excellent customer support, for any query or problem, and be notified of new 
releases. You will also be providing impetus for more exciting software 
releases. 

For registration purposes, please take the time to register by contacting 
Stellar-X by post. PMAttrib will cost you 

US $10 or equivalent 

For every user. Include your name, company and contact details. 

PMAttrib remains the property of Stellar-X Pty Ltd. It is freely distributable 
on any medium or site. All files from the archive must be intact when 
distributed. We do not guarantee the software's reliability, although Stellar-X 
would appreciate being informed of any problems anyone may have. Any damage or 
loss incurred as a result of using this software is NOT the responsibility of 
Stellar-X. 


═══ 4. Contacting Stellar-X Pty Ltd ═══

Send all comments, or suggestions for improvement to Stellar-X Pty Ltd at 
antonino@usa.net, or at the address below. We welcome any feedback you have. 
Please send all registrations by post. 

Director
Stellar-X Pty Ltd
6 Bolingbroke Avenue
DEVON PARK SA 5008
AUSTRALIA

Phone +618 8346 2742 any time. 

Please visit http://members.tripod.com/~antonino for updates and other 
products. 


═══ 5. Version history ═══

v 1.0 - First released in August, 1997.
    A Windows 95/NT (TM) version is planned.


═══ 6. FTP and BBS site documentation ═══

This section has files needed for public domain sites. 

     FILE_ID.DIZ 

     PMAttrib.txt 


═══ 6.1. FILE_ID.DIZ ═══


PMAttrib - PM Attribute editor

Shows and modifies file/directory
attributes.

Stellar-X Pty Ltd
antonino@usa.net


═══ 6.2. PMAttrib.txt ═══


         OS/2 Upload Information Template for ftp-os2.nmsu.edu

Archive Name:        pmattrib.zip
Program Description:

Shows and modifies file/directory attributes.

Operating System Versions:   OS/2 3.0
Program Source:       none
Replaces:             none

Your name:            Stellar-X Pty Ltd
Your email address:   antonino@usa.net

Proposed directory for placement:  util/diskutil