Copyright: Copyright © 1997 R.J. Province
Citation: Part It Copyright © 1997 R.J. Province


Contents
For more information choose a topic below:

 What Is Part It?

 The Part It Interface	( All the cool stuff )

 Registering Part It	( Helping support the author )

 Distributing Part It	( For software retailers and distributors )

 Other Cool Programs	( My collection of shareware programs )

 Technical Support	( When you need assistance )

 License Agreement	( All about your 30-day evaluation )

 Disclaimer	( Something You Should Know )


Part It Interface
The Part It Interface

Choose a topic below to learn more about its features:

 Choosing a file

 Parting a file

 Gluing a file

 Output Drive

 Selected File

 Disk Info

 Progress Report

 Output Report

 Status Indicators

Also See:  Project Options


Choosing A File

When choosing a file there are some considerations that you should be aware of.

Long File Names:

You can choose and work with long file names; however, an alternate short file name must be assigned to the file. This does not affect the orginal file - it is only used to create and re-create the parted file names that will be used by Glue It. Using short file name enables you to share your files with those who have Windows 3.0 or Windows 3.1.

File Size:

The size of the file must be larger than the media you are using. If you choose a file that will fit on one diskette then the process will be terminated.

Also See:  Converting Long File Names  Project Options


Converting Long File Names

Because Glue It requires the use of short file names, you must provide one when requested other wise you will be able to use the file as is.

Choosing A New Name:

You can either type in a new file name, or select the suggest button. The Suggest button will choose a new name for the file based on the information provided.


Project Options

Choose a tab below to learn more about its options.

Also See:  Part It Interface


Registering Part It

What Registered Users Get:

When you register (pay for) Part It 1.01 here are just a few of the benefits that you will receive:

 Registered users will receive free updates and notification of newer versions yet to come.

 Technical support is available to everyone.

 Special upgrade to next version for only $9 bucks.

After You Register:

Upon registering, you will receive the latest versions on one installation diskette via First Class Mail once your payment clears. You will also receive at least one Free Bonus program plus a trial version of my newest shareware release.

  Register by mail

Please pass Part It along to your friends, co-workers, associates, and favorite bulletin boards and be sure to include all of the original – unmodified program files supplied with the original distribution package. For more information see Distributing Part It.


Distributing Part It

Here are a few simple guidelines for the distribution of Part It:

 The Part It software may not be circulated in any incomplete or modified form, nor sold for profit, without written permission from (R.J. Province) the author.

If you are a software distributor or a software retailer – there is no fee to distribute Part It (the shareware version) just as long as I am informed before hand.

 If you distribute part It to others, you are required to distribute the ENTIRE PROGRAM sfx module. It you downloaded it in zip format you may choose to distribute that file as well.


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My Program Collection

Here are a few of the shareware programs that I offer. They can be downloaded from all popular shareware web sites.

Stamp It:

It's main function is to extract and set the date & time of one of more files. This makes organizing, viewing, and searching for files faster and easier than any other utility on the market. With many advanced features you're sure to use Stamp It for just about everything when it comes to keeping your system optimized and the files on it - up to date.

Crypt It:

An Explorer like file encryption program that can be used to encrypt and password protect any file\folder on your system. Crypt It is the leader in Cryptgraphy combined with an easy to use interface so you don't have to be a genius to protect and secure your documents.

Turbo Encrypto:

A full featured ASCII text editor combined with 4 state of the art encryption methods, plus password protection. This program lets you create, edit, and crypt text documents. It purpose is to secure files that you don't want anyone else to see except the receiving party - such as sending private info by e-mail.

Pro-Trek:

Designed with the shareware programer in mind, its primary use is to track the endless number of program releases, changes, updates, etc. Includes web tracking, comments, you name it - everything you need to keep a record of and more.


Options / Media

Listed are the 3 most popular media types to date. Simply select the diskette capacity that matches the media that you are using. If it's not listed - read on...

Part It only uses this value to calculate the number of disks needed. This option is not used to partition the file so if you don't see a media type listed, don't worry - Part It will still correctly partition the file.

Note:  When parting a file, Part It counts the number of disks used. If the estimated number of disks is not the same as the actual count, Part It will prompt you to insert the First Disk so that it can re-create it's sister program Glue to reflect the actual count.


Options / Errors

You can choose how Part It should handle disks that are not completely empty.

Do Not Delete Files:

Choose this option if you do not want files to be deleted. This option is helpful if you are distributing a bunch of small files and one large file. Part It will leave the files alone, and still correctly partition the file.

Auto Delete Files:

Choose this option to automatically delete any and all files/folders that may be on the disk. Take care when using this option - "You Will Not Be Prompted before the files are destroyed."

Prompt On Delete:

Choose this option if you want fair warning before Part It deletes any files/folders. Selecting the Yes button will destroy all files/folders it comes in contact with.

Confirm On Delete:

Choose this option if you want to be notified just before each file is deleted. This option allows you to control which files get deleted and which ones do not. Folders are deleted if empty, other wise they are left alone.

 Caution:  If you get the message that the disk is not empty when you know that it is, this means that the disk either has some bad or lost clusters on it. Run Scan Disk to correct the problem or I would suggest using another disk.


Options / Label

You can choose how Part It will label your disk set.

Do Not Label Disks:

Choose this option and Part It will do nothing.

Auto Label Disks:

Choose this option if you want Part It to automatically label your disks for you. Each disk will be labeled in sequence such as Disk #1, Disk #2, Disk #3, etc...

Prompt Before Each Disk:

Choose this option if you want to label the disks yourself. You will be prompted to enter a label with each new disk you insert during the parting process.


Options / Output

You can control the way Part It partitions a file by selecting a throughput value. The value you choose will affect the following:

Speed:

Choose a higher value to increase the speed in which Part It partitions a file. High values leave free space on each diskette.

Size:

Choose a lower value to fit more of a file on each disk. Low values leave 0 Bytes Free on each disk. If the last disk only has a few Bytes on it, choosing a lower value will help you to put the file on fewer diskes.

Note:  Part it uses multi-tasking when copying. This slows it down somewhat; however, you are free to do other things while Part It is working in the background.


Parting A File

Below is the procedure for partiting a file with Part It.

 Select a huge file.

 Make sure that you have enough disks to complete the process.

 Check the Project Options from the Options Menu to make sure you have the correct options selected.

 Insert the first disk into the selected drive.

 To begin parting a file just choose the Part File button.

 Caution:  Be sure that you have read and understand all project options before you begin. The defaults will be set to do nothing the first time you run Part It.

Also See:  Choosing A File  Project Options  Status Indicators


Gluing A File

There are three ways of gluing a file.

From The Part It Interface:

To restore a file from the Part It interface, simply insert the first disk of the disk set and choose the Glue File button.

From Windows Explorer:

Open Window Explorer and change to the drive that contains the Glue_it.exe file. Now just double click

on the file "Glue_it.exe" and follow the on screen instructions.

From The Run Command:

Choose START then RUN (2nd choice from the bottom) and enter "X:\Glue_it.exe" where X is the letter of the drive that contains Glue_it.exe. If you're not sure of the drive letter, choose the Browse button and locate the file Glue_it.exe. Select Ok and follow the on screen instructions.

Note: The last 2 options are included in a Readme.txt file that is placed on the first disk of each disk set you make. This is so that you, or the person you give the disk set to will know what to do with these strange looking files.


Output Drive

The Output Drive is a list of available drives that you can use with Part It. Only removable media\disks are displayed.


Selected File

The Selected File portion of the Part It interface displays the following.

Directory:

This is the directory/folder in which the current file is in.

Selected:

This is the name of the current file.

File Size:

This displays the current file's size in MB and Bytes.

Modified:

This is the last date that you made changes to the file.


Disk Info

The Disk Info portion of the Part It interface displays the following.

Label:

The label of the current disk in drive x. If the disk has no label - this area will appear blank.

Serial #:

The Serial Number of the current disk. If the disk has a serial number 0000:0000 - this means that it was formatted on a duplicating machine and you should re-formatte it before using it with Part It.

Capacity:

The total number of bytes that the disk can hold. It is displayed in MB and Bytes.

MB Free:

The total number of bytes that can be used for storage. It is displayed in MB and Bytes.

 Caution:  If you're sure that the disk is empty, yet the MB Free is less than the Capacity this means that you have some bad or lost clusters on the disk. Run Scan Disk to correct the problem or I would suggest using another disk.


Progress Report

The Progress Report portion of the Part It interface displays the following.

Orginal File:

This will always display the full path to the original file that you selected.

Destination:

The output name of the partitioned file. A partitioned file name will always end with 001, 002, 003, etc...

Progress Indicator:

Displays the progress of the file being partitioned. This indicator is used to tract the progress of the file.

Disks Needed:

Provides you with the number of disks that will be needed in order to complete the process.

Disk Free Indicator:

Displays the progress of each disk you place in drive x. This indicator is used to track the MB free of each disk in the disk set. If you see a ¥ Light Blue light at the top, this means that the disk is completely empty. If you see a ¥ Dark Purple light at the bottom, this means that the disk is completely full.

 Caution:  If you're sure that the disk is empty, yet the Disk Free Indicator does not have a light blue light at the top this means that you have some bad or lost clusters on the disk. Run Scan Disk to correct the problem or I would suggest using another disk.


Output Report

The output report is a visual display of the parting process. If and when you see an item added to the listbox, this means that everything went ok.

It is used to inform you that each event went as planed, yet it doesn't disrupt you nor interrupt the process. It just simply displays each step of the process using a custom listbox I made because some files will take a long time to partition.


Status Indicators

The status bar at the bottom of the Part It interface displays the following.

Current Process:

The current process is used to display the current action or event that is taking place. Whether it's an error, disk not empty, or a process is doing just fine - you can see what's going on all the time.

Elapse Timer:

Wondering how long it took to part a particular file. Not any more. The timer gives you the exact time it took to partition that file. It will reset automatically; however, you can reset it from the options menu.

Status Lights:

The little round lights you see at the bottom right of the Part It interface are the Status Lights. Each light has a special meaning as follows:

Red	Working!	Currently busy doing something.

Yellow	Paused!	Waiting for user input.

Blue	Message!	Waiting for user to respond.

Green	Idle!	Nothing to do.


Disclaimer

THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD ON AN AS IS BASIS. THE AUTHOR (R.J. PROVINCE) SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS DISK AND THE PROGRAMS ON IT. THE AUTHOR (R.J. PROVINCE) SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE DISK OR PROGRAMS WITHIN. BY USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS. IF THESE TERMS ARE NOT AGREEABLE - DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE.

WARNING:

This computer program is protected by copyright laws and international treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.


License Agreement

This software is provided to you on a 30-day trial basis. This will allow you to decide on the purchase of the program. Should you decide not to purchase the program, you must by law remove it from your system.

If you plan on using Part It in your small business or for professional reasons, you are encouraged to register it. With your registration you will receive additional benefits and free updates as they become available.

Part It Copyright © 1997 R.J. Province


Technical Support

If you're experiencing problems with Ptamp It, or perhapes you have any suggestion to improve its flexibility, you can contact me using one of the methods below:

In Writing:

   Raymond J. Province

   817 South Glover Street

   Baltimore, MD 21224-3730

   USA

E-Mail:

   Skylark@ix.netcom.com

Thank You in advance for your support!


What Is Part It?

Part It is a file splitting utility used to partition large files

across multiple diskettes. It's sister program Glue It provides

a fast and easy method for restoring the parted file. Together

they provide a convenient method of storing, transporting, and

sharing large files that would otherwise be to huge to handle.