Katelin Comment Manager Contents

The Katelin Comment Manager enables the user to maintain comments for each file in a Comment Catalog File called "Katelin.Cat"   A program launcher is included that is loaded upon startup, by default. The default behavior can be changed from Options menu of the Comment Editor and File Manager form.

Comment Manager Command Buttons

 Display

 Reload

 Shell

 Erase

 Copy

 Move

 QCopy

 QMove

 File..

 Jump

 Dir...

 Tools

 Edit

 Close/Quit

 Mk/Umk

 Display <>

 N

 D

 S

 E

 A

 Suppress File Stats

Menu Bar

 Options

Other Topics

 What is "Managing Comments"?

 Important Notes


Adding Comments

Select the file in the list box that you want to comment by clicking on the row that it is contained in .  The focus will be set to the Comment Editor, directly above the list box. Type in the desired comments (the Comment Editor  will word-wrap automatically), when finished, press the Enter key.  This will insert the comment directly to the right of the filename and automatically save the Comment Catalog File.

Adding comments can be accomplished by either using the Enter key, or selecting Add Comments from the Edit Command Button menu choice.

Related Topics

 Deleting Comment Editor Text


Comment Editor

A text editing box to enter your comments about a specific file.


Clearing Comment Editor Area

When a file is selected for editing (by clicking in the list box), if there are comments attached to the file, they will appear in the Comment Editor.

If you want to clear all of the comments in the Comment Editor, double-click on the Comment Editor. This does not make a  permanent modification to the comments; it is only an editing aid.


List Box

The non-editing display at the bottom of this utility that displays filename, and comments


Deleting File Comments

Click on the row that contains the filename that you want comment text to be deleted. Click on Del Text to remove the comment. This command will display a message asking if you want to delete this comment and save the catalog.

Related Topics

 ShortCut Key List

 Jump

 Clearing Comment Editor Area


File... Command Button

Clicking this button will display a pop-up menu with the following functions. To select from the menu, click on the desired function.

Pop-Menu Functions

 View File

 Selection Filter

 Erase File

 Copy File

 Duplicate File

 Move File

 Rename File

Related Topics

 ShortCut Key List

 Jump


View File Command

To load a file for viewing, either double click on the row or  select a file and click on  View File from the File... Command Button.  If the file selected has an  "ICO", "BMP",  "WMF" (Metafile), "PCX", "GIF", "TGA" extension,  then a form wll display the picture.  If there are more files of these six types in the current directory, click either Next or Back to move through the files.

If the file is a non-picture file and  the file size is less than 54,000 bytes , a dialog box will appear giving you the choice of either Window's  Write word processor or Notepad.  The default is Notepad;  press the enter key or click on Notepad to select the default.  If the file size is greater than 54,000 bytes or the file extension is "wri", then only Write is loaded.

When selecting Write,  a message box appears and asks if you want to convert to a Write format,  click on "No Conversion".

Related Topics

 Selecting Files

 ShortCut Key List


Erase File Command

Select the files that you want to erase, then choose this command or press the Delete key. Comment Manager will display a form with the selected file(s); if you choose to continue, press OK.  The files will be deleted from the directory, and the updated Comment Catalog File will be saved.

Related Topics

 Selecting Files

 ShortCut Key List

 Jump


Comment Catalog File

This is a hidden file  that contains references to your files and comments . This file is named "Katelin.Cat".  Each directory will have it's own unique catalog file. Comment Manager  will automatically create a new one (If Auto Create Catalog is Yes) if one does not exist in a destination directory.  Also, if copying or moving files, the source comments file will be merged with the destination comments if a catalog file exists.

THE RULE IS: DO NOT, COPY  OR MOVE THIS FILE, TO ANOTHER  DIRECTORY WITH ANOTHER FILE MANAGER.  YOU WILL LOSE COMMENTS IN THE DESTINATION DIRECTORY IF THEY EXIST.

 See Important Notes for more information.


Important Notes

Copying, deleting, moving, and renaming of files should be done with Comment Manager to preserve your comments.  You may copy or move files outside of Comment Manager, but if you do, your file comments will not follow.

It has been reported to us that if ALL FILES IN A SUBDIRECTORY  ON A FLOPPY are deleted with Windows File Manager, you may not be able to delete the directory with Comment Manager.  Simply, delete the directory with Windows File Manager.

It has also been reported to us that if a directory has a file with same name as the directory, then Katelin Comment Manager may not be able to be rename the directory.

Comment Manager stores references to your files and comments in a  Comment Catalog File called Katelin.Cat..  Even though it is possible to copy or move the Comment Catalog File with another file manager, Comment Manager will be unable to link comments with your files if you do.  If you copy over an existing Katelin.Cat with another file manager, you will lose all of the comments in the destination directory!

There is no danger in selecting the Katelin.Cat file for a copy/move operation within Katelin Comment Manager's file functions.  Selecting Katelin.Cat  will be ignored.  The program will not copy or move it but only merge the comments of the source and destination directories, and create a new Katelin.Cat (Comment Catalog File).


Selection Filter

If files have not already been selected,  this command is available.  The selection filter automatically selects files in the directory matching the filter's values.  These files will be acted upon for multiple-file copy/move operations.

DOS wildcards (* and ?) and multiple filters can be used. To use multiple filters, separate entries with a semicolon.  After you click OK, if Comment Manager finds a match using the filter entered, it will mark the appropriate files.

An example of a valid filter entry is :  *.bas;config.*;bn*.frm;mn??????.c

Related Command

 Display Filter

 ShortCut Key List


Copy File Command

This command is enabled if you have selected files. Choosing Copy File displays a dialog box which shows the source drive and directory.  The files to be copied  are in a dropdown listbox.  To view the file size and date/time stamp, select a file from the dropdown listbox, and click on it.

The total bytes to be copied is shown as well as the destination drive size and free space.  Click on OK, and the files will be copied to the destination directory.

If a Comment Catalog File already exists in the destination directory, Comment Manager will merge the comments of the source and destination files and save them to the destination Comment Catalog File.

The Katelin.Cat file is always handled appropriately by Comment Manager, with the comments from the source merged with the comments in the destination. See  Auto Create Catalog for information on the Comment Catalog File.

Related Topics

 ShortCut Key List

 Selecting Files

 Jump

 Auto Create Catalog


Move File Command

This command is enabled if you have selected files. Choosing Move File displays a dialog box with the source drive and directory.  The files to be moved  are displayed in a dropdown listbox.  To view the file size and date/time stamp, select a file from the dropdown listbox, and click on it.

The total bytes to be moved is shown as well as the destination drive size and free space.  Click on OK, and the files will be moved to the destination directory.

If a Comment Catalog File already exists in the destination directory, Comment Manager will merge the comments of the source and destination files and save them to the destination Comment Catalog File.

The Katelin.Cat file is always handled appropriately by Comment Manager, with the comments from the source merged with the comments in the destination. See  Auto Create Catalog for information on the Comment Catalog File.

Related Topics

 Selecting Files

 ShortCut Key List

 Quick Move

 Jump


Rename File Command

This command is available if you select only one file.  A dialog box will appear; simply type in the new name (without path) in the text entry box, and click on OK.

Related Topics

 Selecting Files

 Shortcut Key List

 Jump


Dir... Command Button

Clicking this button will display a pop-up menu with the following additional functions. To select from the menu, click on the desired function.

Pop-Menu Functions

 Remove Directory

 Make Directory

 Rename Directory


Remove Directory Command

Clicking on this command will display a dialog box with a drive and file list box selector.  Select the drive and directory to delete and click on OK.

Be sure the directory is empty, or you will not be able to delete.  Also, any file management, such as copying, moving, renaming,or deleting of files should be done with Comment Manager.  If deleting all files in a subdirectory on a floppy with Windows File Manager, see Important Notes.

The important thing to remember is,  if you want to delete a directory, delete all files in the directory  with Comment Manager, and then delete the directory.

Additional Help

 Important Notes

Related Topics

 Jump


Make Directory Command

Clicking on this command will display a dialog box with drive and directory list boxes.  Type the name (without path) that you desire in the text box and click on OK. The new directory name will be added to the drive and directory shown in the current path area.

Related Topics

 Jump


Rename Directory Command

Clicking on this command will display a dialog box with drive and directory list boxes.  Select the directory to rename.  Type the new name (without path) in the text box and click on OK.

It has been reported to us that if a directory has a file with same name as the directory, then Katelin Comment Manager may not be able to be rename the directory.

Additional Help

 Important Notes

Related Topics

 Jump


Selecting/Unselecting Files

Comment Manager allows to you to select files by five methods.

 Click on row to select only one file

 Ctrl-Click to Select/Unselect for multiple selections

 Shift + Click or Shift + Arrow extends selection from previously selected item

 Clicking on File Mark/Unmark Button to select/Unselect all files

 File Selection Filter


File Mark/Unmark Button

Clicking on this button will select all files.  Clicking again will Unselect all files.

Related Topics

 Selecting/Unselecting Files


Quit

Exits Comment Manager


Options

Seven selections are available.

 File Display Filter

 Help Messages On/Off

 Auto Create Catalog

 Catalog Size

 Directory Display Method

 Set Colors

 Startup Form


Display Filter

You may filter the type of files to display in the file display area.   DOS wildcards (* and ?) and multiple filters may be used.  Separate filter entries with a semicolon.   Only files that meet the filter specifications will be shown in the file display area.  An Example of a valid entry is :  *.bas;config.*;bn*.frm;mn??????.c;*.wk1

Related Command

 Selection Filter


Comman.Ini File

This file resides in your Windows system directory.  Any changes that you make with Comment Manager in the Options menu will be saved in this file.


Auto Create Catalog

This option choice allows you to turn on/off the automatic creation of the Katelin.Cat Comment Catalog File.  If yes is chosen, a Comment Catalog File will be saved every time files are copied or moved to a directory without a Comment Catalog File.  If no is chosen, when  files are copied or moved to a directory with no Comment Catalog File , a prompt will appear asking if you want to create a Comment Catalog File.


Help Messages On/Off

Moving the mouse over specific controls will display a informational message about the control. After becoming aquainted with Comment Manager you may wish to disable these prompts.  Select Options from the main menu, then Help Messages ON/OFF, then select either On or Off from the displayed dialogue box.


Edit... Command Button

Clicking on the command will display a pop-up menu with the following choices.

 Add Com

 Del Com

Related Topics

 Shortcut Key List


Tools... Command Button

Clicking on this command button will display a pop-menu with the following choices

 Find File

 Comment Search

 Find Text

 Print Dir Files

 Write

 Notepad

 Reload

Related Topics

 Shortcut Key List

 Jump


Comment Editor/Found File Display Area

This area serves two purposes.  Text is entered in this area when creating comments.  The second purpose is to display the files found as a result of using the search tools.  To toggle between these two uses of this area,  click on the right mouse button.

Related Topics

 Comment Editor

 Found File List

 Find File

 Comment Search

 Find Text in File


Found File List

A scrollable list box to show results of the last file or comment search.  To move to the found file, select the filename in the Found File List by clicking on it; the drive and directory will be changed, and comments displayed if there are any.  To return to the Found File List, click with the right mouse button on the Found File List box.

Related Topic

 Find File

 Comment Search


Find File

This menu choice will display a form that allows you to use DOS wildcard characters, or simply a filename to perform a search.  You have the ability to specify the start directory, and also if you want all of the subdirectories searched. You may stop the search any time by clicking on stop.

When finished, if files have been found they will be inserted in the Found File list box on the main form.  Click on the Return button to go the the main form.  You may also print out a text output of the files that were found, by clicking on Print.

The default option is for the files to be sorted.  If you do not prefer this, check No, before doing a  search.

Example: If you specify as the start directory: C:\Windows;  then the File search will be performed on C:\Windows and any subdirectories below it.  If the Search All Directories switch is No, then only C:\Windows will be searched.

Related Topic

 Comment Editor/Found File Display Area

 Shortcut Key List

 Jump


Write

This calls the Windows application Write without a file, so that you may create a new document.

Related Topic

 View File Command


Reload

If you add/delete files with another program to  Comment Manager's current directory, the changes will be not be reflected in Comment Manager.

This command enables you to update Comment Manager without switching to another directory and back again.


Catalog Size

When copying or moving a file, the Comment Catalog File is saved before any copying or moving of files is performed.  In the remote event that there was not enough room on the disk to save the Comment Catalog File,  you could lose comments if an attempt to save  the Comment Catalog File failed because of insufficient disk room.

Comment Manager assumes that it takes 100 bytes per directory file to store the filename and associated comments.  Before writing (saving) the Comment Catalog File to disk, the amount of free space on the disk is checked.  If there is not enough free space to save the Comment Catalog File, then a message will be displayed informing you of this condition.  If disk space is this low, you will have to switch disks.

If you desire a higher margin of safety, then click on the Options menu, and select catalog size.  The default is 100, the maximum is 400.  Make your selection using the scroll bar.

Note that the size of the Comment Catalog File will most likely be less than 100 bytes per directory file, but 100 is used to be sure that you don't lose comments in the unlikely event of there not being enough free disk space.  Also, you can visually check the amount of free space before copying or moving files and not proceed with the operation.  This feature is provided as a final safety factor for your protection.


Shortcut Key List

Press Shift-F2 for a list of keyboard shortcut keys.


Comment Search

This menu choice will display a form that allows you to specify a search string to search for comments.  You may use the "?" as a wildcard character.  You have the ability to specify the start directory, and also if you want all of the subdirectories searched.  You may stop the search any time by clicking on stop.

When finished, the files that have a comment with the desired search string will be inserted in the Found File list box on the main form.  Click on the Return button to go the the main form.  You may also print out a text output of the files that were found by clicking on Print.

The default option is for the files to be sorted.  If you do not prefer this, check No, before doing a  search.

Example: If you specify as the start directory: C:\Windows;  then the File search will be performed on C:\Windows and any subdirectories below it.  If the Search All Directories switch is No, then only C:\Windows will be searched.

Related Topic

 Comment Editor/Found File Toggle

 Shortcut Key List

 Jump


Print Directory Files

Print a listing of all files in the according to contents of the Comment Editor and File Manager Form.


Jump Command Button

Displays a form as an aid in moving to frequently used directories.

At the of the form is area for free form entry.  Just enter the drive and directory to jump to and press enter, or the button to the left.

In the middle of the form are nine slots available for saving frequently used paths in the Comman.Ini file.

To enter a new path, type in the desired path and click on save. To jump to an entry in this list, click on the associated button, or double-click on the entry, or tab to the entry and press return.

At the bottom of the form is list of the list ten directories visited, excluding the ones listed in the middle of the form.  To jump to one of these directories, simply click on the desired directory, or tab to an entry and press return.  To delete items in this list, do a Ctrl-Click or Ctrl-Enter on the item.


Find Text In File

This menu choice will display a form that allows you to specify a search string to search for text in a file.  You may use the "?" as a wildcard character.  You have the ability to specify the start directory, and also if you want all of the subdirectories searched.

Also, note that you are able to specify the type of files (File Pattern)  to be searched using a file name and/or the  DOS wildcard characters ( *, ?).  The default file search type is *.*.  ( All Files)  You may stop the search any time by clicking on stop.  The default option for case is Case Insensitive (No), click on Yes if you desire a case sensitive search.

When finished, the files that have the desired search string will be inserted in the Found File list box on the main form.  Click on the Return button to go the the main form.  You may also print out a text output of the files that were found, by clicking on Print.

The default option is for the files to be sorted.  If you do not prefer this, check No, before doing a  search.

Example: If you specify as the start directory: C:\Windows;  then the File search will be performed on C:\Windows and any subdirectories below it.  If the Search All Directories switch is No, then only C:\Windows will be searched.

Related Topic

 Comment Editor/Found File Toggle

 Shortcut Key List

 Jump


Notepad

This calls the Windows application Notepad without a file, so that you may create a new document.

Related Topic

 View File Command


Duplicate File

Command to copy a file to same directory with a different name.  Type in the new file name (without path) in the text box and click on OK.

Related Topic

 Copy File


Name Sort

Click on this to return to name sort.  Note: If you change directories, the sort order returns to name sort.

Related Topic

 Date/Time Sort

 Size Sort

 Extension Sort

 Atribute Sort


Date/Time Sort

Click on this to sort by Date/Time.  Note: If you change directories, the sort order returns to name sort.

Related Topic

 Name Sort

 Size Sort

 Extension Sort

 Atribute Sort


Size Sort

Click on this to sort by Date/Time.  Note: If you change directories, the sort order returns to name sort.

Related Topic

 Name Sort

 Date/Time Sort

 Extension Sort

 Atribute Sort


Extension Sort

Click on this to sort by Date/Time.  Note: If you change directories, the sort order returns to name sort.

Related Topic

 Name Sort

 Date/Time Sort

 Size Sort

 Attribute Sort


Attribute Sort

Click on this to sort by Date/Time.  Note: If you change directories, the sort order returns to name sort.

Related Topic

 Name Sort

 Date/Time Sort

 Size Sort

 Extension Sort


Supress File Statistics
Suppress File Statistics

The default state of name sort will show comments if they exist, and file statistics if comments do not exist.  The other sorts (Date/Time, Extension, Size, Attribute) show the file statistics as default, with the marker  C to the far right to indicate comments if they exist.

If you want only comments to be displayed for all sorts if they exist, click on this command button.  Suppress File Statistics is reset to the default when the working directory is changed.

Related Topic

 Name Sort

 Date/Time Sort

 Size Sort

 Extension Sort

 Attribute Sort


Display <>

Toggle between the current display filter and *.*.


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Shell

This form displays a list of frequently used programs that you may select for quick launching. Click an item in this list or tab to the list, select item and press return to launch a program.

Clicking on the edit button allows you to add, change, or delete items.  In the display name area, enter the text to be displayed in the list.  The Program Path/ File name area can be filled by typing in the file path name of the program to launch, or using the Browse button.

The Save button saves the entries, and returns you to the front screen.

The Add button allows you to add a choice one you have typed in your text.

The Modify button allows you to modify a previous selection from the file list.

The Browse allows you to select programs to launch from your file directories.

The New button clears the entry area so that you can add new programs.

The Delete button will delete a highlighted entry from the list box.

The Cancel button will return you to the front screen after prompting you to save changes.

Related Topic

 Program Launcher


Viewing Pictures

Click on Copy To Clipboard, to copy to the clipboard, if the file shown has an  "BMP", or "WMF" (Metafile) extension.  To view more pictures in the current directory, click on either Next or Back to move through the files.  Hitting the ESCAPE key will return you to the Comment Manager.

Related Topic

 View File Command


Directory Display Method

The default Windows method of navigating directories forces the user back to the parent directory if a new directory selection is desired.  The alternate method leaves the last  selected directory highlighted as an aid in navigating long directory structures.

BUT BE CAREFUL, THIS METHOD HAS ONE DRAWBACK.  THE DIRECTORY THAT HAS BEEN SELECTED MAY NOT BE ONE THAT IS HIGHLIGHTED. This would be the case when backing out of a subdirectory by clicking on the parent.  The highlighted directory will be the last selected directory, but the current directory will be the parent. Look at the directory label on each form to verify the selected directory.

THE DEFAULT BEHAVIOR IS FOR THIS METHOD TO BE TURNED OFF.  IF YOU WANT TO EXPERIMENT WITH IT, CLICK ON YES AND IT WILL BE ACTIVATED.


Setting Colors

Colors for some controls can be selected to customize the appearance of Comment Manager.  The list of controls that may be changed are in a list box.

Click on a control to display its current color.  To change, Dbl-Click on the control in the list box.  A color selection form will appear allowing a menu of colors that can be applied.  Click on OK, to select the color.

To apply the selections, click on save.  The controls can be selectively set to their default by selecting a control in the list box and clicking default.  All controls can be reset to their defaults by clicking on Reset All.


Form on Startup

The default behavior is for the program launcher to appear upon startup.  If you want to change this, so that the form that manages comments is the startup, click on the option Yes.

Related Topic

 Shell


Program Launcher

Depending on the setting of the Startup Form Option, this form may be the first form displayed when using Katelin Comment Manager.  By default, this is the first form displayed.

This form has three areas.  At the top, is a Manage Comments button.   Pressing this button displays the main Katelin Comment Manager form allowing you to use all of the functionality of Katelin Comment Manager.

In the middle of form is the command line area.  Use this to quickly launch a program if you know the complete path and file name or if it is in your path environment variable.

The bottom part of the form displays a list of frequently used programs for quick launching.  Click an item in this list or tab to the list, select an item and press return to launch a program.  You can add, delete or modify this list by selecting Edit List from the horizontal menu. For more information on this feature, see Shell.

Related Topic

 Shell

 Contents


Quick Move

Quick move allows you to move files using only a few mouse clicks.

After selecting the files you wish to move from the main form, the Jump to a Directory form is displayed.  Select the destination for the move function.

Excercise a certain amount of care when using this command, as it does not give you the opportunity to confirm the move, unless you try to copy over the top of a  file with the same name.

Related Topic

 Quick Copy

 Copy File

 Move File


Quick Copy

Quick copy allows you to copy files using only a few mouse clicks.

After selecting the files you wish to copy from the main form, the Jump to a Directory form is displayed.  Select the destination for the copy function.

Excercise a certain amount of care when using this command, as it does not give you the opportunity to confirm the copy, unless you try to copy over the top of a file with the same name.

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 Quick Move

 Copy File

 Move File


Set Properties for One File

This form has three sections.  The top section allows you to set the attributes for your file.  The file's current attributes are displayed in check boxes.  To set the file's attributes, click on the "Set Attributes" check box, and then select the desired changes.

The middle section allows you to change the time stamp of your file.  To activate this feature, first click on the "Set Time" check box, and then the new time for the file.

The bottom section allows you to set the date of the file. First, select the "Set Date" check box, and then you can enter a new time.

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 Set Properties for Multiple Files


Set Properties for Multiple Files

This form has a list box containing the files whose properties you have chosen to modify. Beside this list box are three functional areas.  The top area allows you to set the attributes for your files.  To set all of the files' attributes,  click on the "Set Attributes" check box, and then select the desired changes.

The middle area allows you to set the date for the files. First, select the "Set Date" check box, and then you can enter a new date. ONCE YOU ACTIVATE THE "SET DATE" CHECK BOX, A VALID DATE MUST BE ENTERED.  If, after entering a valid date, you decide against the change, simply check the "Set Date" again.

The bottom area allows you to set the time for the files. First, select the "Set Time" check box, and then you can enter a new time. ONCE YOU ACTIVATE THE "SET TIME" CHECK BOX, A VALID TIME MUST BE ENTERED.  If, after entering a valid time, you decide against the change, simply check the "Set Time" again.

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 Set Properties for One File


What is "Managing Comments"?

Simply, it is the ability to attach narrative to a file.  This narrative will stay attached to your file until you decide to remove it.  You can modify it any time you wish.  It can be as long or short as necessary.  If you copy your file, the new file will have a copy of the narrative also.  If you move the file, the narrative will follow.  You can search your comments to find files, using a built-in search routine.

All of this is accomplished with no additional effort on your part by using a suite of utilities, especially designed to improve your working efficiency while maintaining your files' associated comments.  Katelin Comment Manager is a wonder at documenting cryptic spreadsheet files, memos, letters, programinng source code files, or any file that you desire to make notes about.

Features

 Graphic File Viewer

 Graphic File Print

 View Text Files

 Set File Attributes

 Set File Date/Time Stamp

 Rename Files

 Delete Files

 Copy Files

 Move Files

 Accelerated File Copy

 Accelerated File Move

 Duplicate Files

 Make New Directory

 Rename Directory

 Delete Directory

 Sort Files

 File Selection Filter

 File Display Filter

 Set Colors

 Alternate Directory Display Method

 Program Launcher

 File Search

 Comment Search

 File Contents Search

 Print Files in Directory