Directory Master Lite * Copyright 1985-1990 by Marc Perkel
Version: 3.10 * Release Date: 08-11-90 * All Rights Reserved

General Information & What You Need to Know:
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Directory Master Lite is a File Manager. It copies, moves, and deletes
files quickly and easily. You can view text files, too. Furthermore,
Directory Master Lite makes it easy to create, modify and move between
directories.

All your computer information, whether it be data or programs, is stored
as files. You can use Directory Master Lite to remove old files, move
files to new directories, copy files to a floppy disk, or rename files.

Directory Master Lite requires a basic understanding of files, disk
drives, and directories. You should know what a file is, what
directories are, how directories are named, and what disk drives are and
how they are named.

You should also be familiar with terms like Root Directory, Parent
Directory, Subdirectory, and Directory Tree. You should understand the
concepts of making and removing directories.

If you are new to these terms or need a refresher course, see the manual
for more information. Otherwise, getting around Directory Master Lite is
simple and intuitive. Once you spend a few minutes using it, you'll find
it a quick and easy way to manage your files.


Commands:
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ESC - Aborts any command.

Right-Arrow - Selects or marks a file.

Left-Arrow - Unselects or unmarks a file.

CTRL-Right-Arrow - Selects or marks all files.

CTRL-Left-Arrow - Unselects or unmarks all files.

Q - Quit Directory Master Lite.  ALT-X also exits.

C - Copies the file you are pointing to. Directory Master Lite asks you
where to copy the file. You must then enter a path or drive (for
example, if you want to copy the selected file to a disk in drive A:,
you would enter A: as your drive).

M - Moves the file you are pointing to. Directory Master Lite asks you
where to move the file. You must then enter a path or drive (for
example, if you want to copy the selected file to a subdirectory on
drive C: called "DOCS", you would enter C:\DOCS as your drive and path).
NOTE: See the warnings in the manual about moving or deleting system
files from your root directory (such as COMMAND.COM).

D - Deletes the file you are pointing to. Directory Master Lite asks you
if you are sure first. Once you delete a file, it is gone! NOTE: See the
warnings in the manual about moving or deleting system files from your
root directory.

R - Renames the file you are pointing to. You can use your arrow keys to
move up and down to rename other files. By using the TAB key you can
change the date and time of files.

V - Views the file you are pointing to. Some files cannot be viewed in
this manner. View only works with text files; therefore, if you see
garbage on the screen, the file you are trying to view is not a text
file.

S - Changes the sort order. Directory Master Lite normally shows the
files sorted by name. You can also sort them by date, size, or
extension. You can also sort in reverse order (for example, names listed
from "Z" to "A"). "Sort" only changes the way Directory Master Lite
displays the files and not the order on the disk.

L - Re-reads the directory. If you use Directory Master Lite on a floppy
disk and you change floppies, press the L key to read in the new
floppy's file information.

Alt-C - This command is just like Copy but it copies all marked files
instead of the one you are pointing to.

Alt-M - This command is just like Move but it moves all marked files
instead of the one you are pointing to.

Alt-D - This command is just like Delete but it deletes all marked files
instead of the one you are pointing to.

F5 - This is used to change to a different disk drive. You just type in
the drive letter you want to go to.

F6 - This lets you type in a new path and mask. It lets you change
drives, path, and file mask in one command. For example, enter
C:\DOCS\*.TXT to display all files in directory "DOCS" on drive C: that
have the extension ".TXT" (such as MYFILE.TXT, YOURFILE.TXT, etc.). The
"mask" is the "*.TXT" part of the entry. The "path" is the drive and
directory (C:\DOCS).

F7 - This selects TREE MODE. Directory Master Lite either shows files or
directories. When Directory Master Lite is in the Tree Mode, only
directories that are in the current directory are displayed. The main
purpose of tree mode is to move around through the directory tree to the
directory you want to be in. Then you normally switch back to file mode
for a list of the files in that particular directory (press ENTER).

In Tree Mode, you use your right and left arrows to move to different
levels of the directory tree. The left arrow moves you towards the root
directory, the right moves you down the directory tree. You exit Tree
Mode by pressing F7 again or by pointing to a directory and pressing
ENTER. See the manual for more information on the "tree" concept.

While in Tree Mode you can make, rename, and delete directories with the
following commands:

     M - Makes a new subdirectory. Directory Master Lite will prompt you
     for a name. Remember, you can't make a directory that has the same
     name as a file that is already in that directory.

     R - Renames the subdirectory you are pointing to. You cant change a
     directory name to the same name as a file that already exists in
     that directory.

     D - Deletes the subdirectory you are pointing to. You cannot delete
     a subdirectory that contains files - you must first delete or move
     all of the files from within the subdirectory.

Additional Tree Mode Commands:

     \ - Places you in the root directory's list of subdirectories. This
     is your "main" directory list.

     RET (ENTER) - Exits Tree Mode and lists the files residing in the
     subdirectory you are pointing to.


Screen Display Explanations:
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Directory Master Lite displays a list of files in the left-hand column.
You can move up and down the list by using your cursor control keys. The
upper right-hand box displays status information. The lower right-hand
box displays a list of commands you can use.

Use your LEFT and RIGHT cursor arrows to select files. Selected (or
"marked") files are displayed in high-intensity (bold) on the screen.
You can copy, move, or delete the marked files all at once.

The status window (upper right-hand corner of the display) shows you how
many files there are, their sizes, and how many you have selected and
their total size as well. Also displayed are: total disk space in
megabytes (that's what the little "m" stands for); free disk space; the
current sort method (Name, Date, Size, or Extension); the current path
(that is, the drive and subdirectory); and the size and last update time
of the file you are pointing to.

Directory Master Lite has 2 modes: File Mode and Tree Mode. The program
always starts in File Mode, which lets you manage your files. In Tree
Mode, the left-hand side of the screen displays the current list of
directories. Tree Mode lets you make or delete directories, and change
quickly to different directories to get to the files you need to display
(see above under "Commands").


Advanced Features:
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When copying or moving a file, if you select a directory that does not
exist, Directory Master Lite will ask you if you want to create the
directory or create a file with that name. In the case of creating the
directory, Directory Master Lite saves you the step of having to go into
Tree Mode and create the directory first.

You can't delete a directory if it has files in it. You must first go
into the directory and delete or move the files. Only empty directories
can be deleted. You can't make a directory if a file exists with the
same name.

In the status window, the total size of all the files is rounded by the
cluster size to show how much space it takes on the disk. Marked files
are rounded to 1k cluster size. This is done so that if you are marking
files to be copied to a floppy disk, it will indicate more accurately
how much will fit. This is why if you mark all files, the two totals do
not match.

If you are using a laptop computer with an LCD screen and the
screen doesn't look right, run DMLITE /L.

How to Print this Help Text:
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After you press Esc to leave Help, press Alt-P to print.  Make sure that
your printer is turned on before you start printing.

Registering DM Lite:
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To register this software, fill out the order form with payment. DM Lite
doesn't have a manual, nor does it need one. The only thing you'll get
is that you'll be on my mailing list, and I'll be able to continue to
eat and write more software.

For the POWER User:
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Directory Master Lite is specially written for the novice user. The main
design criteria is simplicity. Computer Tyme also has a series of
utilities designed for the power user. These utilities include MarxMenu,
a menu programming language; the DOS ToolBox, an advanced set of DOS
utilities; and DM3, a very advanced file manager.

As a registered owner of Directory Master Lite, Computer Tyme is making
a special offer of $99.95 for all three utilities. If you want to know
more about this advanced software, read on.

More about DM3:
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DM3 is flat out the most powerful file manager period. This program is
for the hard core power user as well as the novice.

DM3 allows you to link into the MarxMenu command language. This allows
you to add most any feature you want. That is the main concept and what
is unique about DM3. You can add your own features!

Features of DM3.
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In addition to the F7 tree mode, F9 is programmed to run Pick Directory
from the DOS TOOLBOX. Pick Directory must already be set up on you
system to run. Besides using Pick Directory to move to a chosen
directory, you can create and delete directories.

The F8 key is used to select a path from a directory stack. This stack
is a list of subdirectories that you have either been to or copied to
since you loaded DM3.

F8 requires that you have accessed more than one directory since
starting DM3. If you have accessed 2 or more, F8 will bring up a menu of
directories in the stack to choose from.

When the choices appear, just type the number next to the choice in
order to select it. Or, if a choice is close, you can select TAB to edit
a choice. DM3 will ask you which one to edit and you can then type in
what you want.

The F8, or directory stack can be accessed during a copy or move
command. When you are prompted for a path, you select F8 and the
directory stack appears. Pick Directory is also available to the copy
and move commands. Just type a return when prompted for a path and Pick
Directory will appear.

In addition, if your programmable function keys are set up to run some
other change directory program, such as Norton Change Directory, DM3 can
use it to point to where to copy or move to. Just type your programmable
key when prompted for a path.

WildCard marking allows you to type multiple wildcards on the same line
and mark all files that match any of the wildcards. You can also
wildcard mark by date range.

DM3 uses a file called DM3.SET to control its AUTORUN and programmable
function key features. It also can be programed for AUTOEDIT and
AUTOVIEW commands. This allows you to select the best VIEW or EDIT
program based not only on the extension, but what directory the file is
in.

Alt-T allows you to set the TIME and DATE of all marked files.

Alt-S is used for setup. This allows you to change and save your
favorite DM3 configuration. These setups include exploding windows,
shadowed windows, sound effects, mono only, explode speed, colors,
default temp file path, editor, and view programs, video snow checking,
and editing the DM3.SET file. You can save your defaults back to
DM3.EXE.

DM3 has a NOVICE mode that helps keep new users out of trouble.

In addition to full screen help, DM3 also has an on screen mini help
system. This allows you to keep the commands in front of you.

DM3 supports 43/50 line EGA/VGA modes.

DM3 is integrated into the MarxMenu language. This allows you to write
your own custom popup menus. this way, you can add your own features to
DM3.

The '-' (minus) key allows you to move one directory towards the root.
The '*' allows you to switch between the last two accessed directories.

You can set the Overwrite file warning mode. This controls what DM3 does
when you are about to copy or move over an existing file. It has 3 modes
that can be set. Mode one always overwrites and never asks. Mode 2 asks
only if the file you are about to overwrite is newer than the original
file. Mode 3 always asks before an overwrite. Mode 2 is the default.

About the DOS ToolBox:
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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.

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.

MARXEDIT is a powerful, easy to use text editor. It can be used as a
simple word processor. Features include editing up to 6 files at once,
Macros, programmable key commands, and 43/50 line VGA support.

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.

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MARXMENU:

For the menu user who is interested in POWER!

MarxMenu 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.
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dates, the contents of text files, ect. and make decisions on them.

Screen control includes multi-layer exploding windows with unlimited
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are supported. MarxMenu contains a screen blanker, password security on
anything, keyboard lockout. MarxMenu can run programs while staying
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MarxMenu can view text files in a window, read text files into an array
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This menu system is targeted at the user whose primary interest is
POWER! Here is a simple sample of what MarxMenu script looks like:

   ==========================================

   ;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.

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