AxMan v2.10 (Beta 4) -- ------------------------------------------------- AxMan is a Win95/WinNT application that split large files into pieces. AxMan takes care of all of the overhead of cutting the file into pieces that will fit onto floppy disk, writing it to the disk, and restoring the file back from the disks. AxMan can also be used to split files into fix size pieces. If you have any questions, please send e-mail to dfend@wwnet.com. License ------------ Please read the accompanying License.txt file before using this program. Help / Instructions ------------------- Please read the accompanying Help.txt file. If you still have questions, the send email to dfend@wwnet.com. REGISTRATION ------------ AxMan costs just $10 (U.S.) to register, Registering AxMan entitles you to free bug fixes, new minor releases, along with automatic notification (via email only) of when these are available. AxMan v2.10 (beta4) has no feature limitations, but does implement a 30 day trial evaluation time limit. It also, includes one of those annoying nag screens reminding you that you are using an unregistered version. Included with this version of AxMan, is AxManRestore, which is a restore-only version of AxMan. AxManRestore is considered to be a free product which you automatically obtain the rights to, and in whihch you may freely distribute to others. To register AxMan v2.10 (beta 4), please send an email to dfend@wwnet.com. Acknowledgements ---------------- I would like to thank everyone out there (you know who you are!) who has taken the time to send in bugs, comments, or suggestions. It is these responses that help direct AxMan to the future. Thanks! AxMan Features ------------ - AxMan can split any file, regardless of type, size or long filename. - AxMan can automatically write the split file pieces to disk. There is no need to run AxMan and then copy the pieces to disk manually. - AxMan does not require that the disks be empty. Unlike Microsoft Backup and other utilities, AxMan does not require that the disks that it is splitting the file to be empty. Instead, AxMan will fit as much onto each disk as it can. - AxMan can include a restore version (AxManRestore.exe) when splitting that will restore the split files without AxMan being installed. - AxMan can calculate a checksum for each piece to guarantee the integrity of all AxMan files. - AxMan restores the file for you. - AxMan if fully customizable. - AxMan can split files into any size pieces. - AxMan can analyze existing ".axman" files. - AxMan allows for a "right-click" on a file to "send to" AxMan for splitting. - AxMan registers its ".axman" file extension so you can "double-click" on an existing ".axman" split file to start the restore procedure. - Simple and easy to use graphical interface. - AxMan can automatically remove the files being split or restored. - AxMan can prompt to format all the floppy disks that it writes to - AxMan can split the file into "Non-AxMan" format pieces. This allows users to restore the pieces on Non Windows 95/NT platforms. Ex. DOS users can restore using "copy /B" and Unix users can restore using "cat". This option will also minimize on disk space used. AxMan can restore this split type, however, remember, when splitting to non-AxMan format, AxMan will not be able to verify that pieces are being put together in the correct order, how many pieces there are total, etc. - AxMan can write a batch file to restore the file when the "Non-AxMan" split option is chosen. Installation ---------------------- AxMan v2.10 (beta 4) comes with full installation and deinstallation support. To install AxMan, simply unzip the package (which you had to do to read this file), and run the install.exe. That's it! To uninstall, select Start Menu, then Settings, then Control Panel, then add/remove Programs, then AxMan. That's it! Changes in AxMan v1.02 ---------------------- - Fixed permission denied problem when writing to "A:\" Changes in AxMan v1.10b1 -------------------------- - Enhanced error checking for write problems (Such as unformatted disks, disk missing) - Added the analyze tab Changes in AxMan v1.10b2 ------------------------- - GUI redesign - Added fixed size split option - Modified split file naming convention to allow for fixed size splits to hard drive - Added installation and deinstallation support - Added "right-click" send to AxMan option - Added "double-click" restore AxMan option - Added registration key - Added 30-day trial limit enforcement Changes in AxMan v1.10 (Official Release) ------------------------------------------ - Final mods needed for releasing Changes in AxMan v1.20b1 ---------------------------- - Modified so that when using "Send To" the path is fully converted to a long file name - Added 3 new split options (include AxManRestore, remove split files, and format) - Added 1 new restore option (remove split files) - Added display of reg key to About AxMan Changes in AxMan v1.20b2 ---------------------------- - Added "Non-AxMan format" split and restore options - Added option to create batch file for restoring "Non-Axman format" splits - Fixed a problem with copying AxManRestore.exe to the last disk. Changes in AxMan v1.20b3 ---------------------------- - Modified GUI layout to accomodate users with less screen space - Modified to allow users to enter registration codes after AxMan has expired - Fixed a problem with restoring files split with AxMan v1.02 Changes in AxMan v2.10b4 ---------------------------- - Version number has been changed from 1.20 to 2.10 - Added file menu - Added advanced split option page - Added advanced restore option page - Added option menu (along with ability to save settings) - Added options for changing default settings - Added view menu - Added checksum options to split and restore - Added verify tab to verify checksum values - Fixed problem with determining # of disks when AxManRestore.exe is included REPORTING BUGS -------------- If you experience an uncaught exception, General Protection Fault (GPF), or something you believe is a bug, please send e-mail to dfend@wwnet.com. Please do not assume someone else will report it. We will try to resolve reported bugs as quickly as possible. However, we can't resolve bugs that are not reported. Please describe the problem in as much detail as possible. In your e-mail message, please include the following information: the version of AxMan (as shown in the About dialog box) the operating system and version the error message you received (if any) a short description of what happened. Note that if a disk that contains a ".axman" file becomes corrupt, there is nothing we can do to help you recover/restore the file. Instead you may want to check into some of the many popular disk utilities. COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS ----------------------- We always welcome any comments or suggestions. If you have any suggestions on how we may improve the product, let us know. There is a very good chance that it will be added in the next version. Please send all comments and suggestions to dfend@wwnet.com.