Copyright: © 1997, 2001 Christian Maufroy
Citation: Explor2000 - Copyright © 1997, 2001 Christian Maufroy


Overview
EXPLOR2000 - Overview

Explor2000 -  File Manager for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 & XP

Explor2000 is Shareware.

You are invited to try it and introduce it to your friends and acquaintances.

However, if you do use it, you must register as a user. You will then receive a registration number which will enable you to disable the "Trial Version" window.

Explor2000 combines the qualities of Microsoft Explorer, Microsoft Winfile and Norton Commander.

Drag and Drop files easily with double views, toolbar, drive bar, recursive folders comparison, folders printing, built-in zip/unzip support, file filters, file viewers, picture browser, Hexa editor...

ALL THE FUNCTIONS of Microsoft Explorer are maintained (Speed, Context-sensitive menus, Drag and Drop etc).

You also benefit from:

Main characteristics

Special features

FAT/NTFS: file time adjustments

Keyboard commands

Assistance

Why an how to order:

How to order ?

Copyright/License/Warranty

What is Shareware

Uninstallation

All products or trade names used in this documentation are registered trademarks, copyright to their respective owners.

The Explor2000 program is registered with the "Agence pour la Protection des Programmes" under the number IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800.

Explor2000 © Christian Maufroy - 1998 - IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800


Main characteristics

•	Add/Remove ToolBars Buttons

•	Dynamic and Recursive Folders Comparison (FAT/NTFS file time adjustments)...

•	Multiple Files filter specifications (*.*, *.doc, *.gif...)

•	Highlight File specifications (Read Only, System, .exe...)

•	Display date in "System Tray"

•	20 last paths used for each window

•	Set files Date/Time

•	Rename numerous files at the same time

•	Sort the content of .txt files

•	Recursive Print Folders...

•	Buid in Zip/Unzip support

•	Convert archives of type: Zoo, Zoo Sfx, Rar, Arj, Arj Sfx, Arc, Arc Sfx, Cab, Lha, Lha Sfx, Lzh Lzh Sfx, Tar, Gzip, Z, Bh to Zip archive type.

•	Wave files can be played

•	Buid in Picture Browser

•	Copy the path of folder/file into the clipboard

•	Copy the list of selected folders/files into the clipboard

•	Copy the icone of the selected folder/file (16x16, 32x32) into the clipboard

•	Copy the contents of non executable file (.txt, .cpp, .pas, .ini, .log, images files...) into the clipboard

•	Copy the content of the clipboard to a file (text, bitmap,...)

•	Automatic Save configuration (size, location, files, etc...)

•	Save/Restore several configurations - F12 key

•	Save/Restore Desktop Layout (Except Windows NT & 2000) - F11 key

•	Automatic adaptation of the window size/position when resolution changes

•	Simultaneous Scrolling of the 2 Windows (have a look to Special features...)

•	Simultaneous course of the 2 Windows (have a look to Special features...)

•	FastView:

- TreeSize: display the size of folder, recursively including subfolders, with many options to save and print the tree.

- Slideshow

- Hexadecimal editor with Copy, Print, Save, Search, Search & Replace...

- View files in original, source or hexadecimal format...

- Viewer for Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Works, WordPerfect, Internet files .doc, .wri, .wpd, .wps, .xls, .rtf, .ppt, .pps, .htm, .html, .htx, .otm

(Internet Explorer 4.01 or greater is required as well as Microsoft Office or  Word Viewer 97/2000 for a full display)

- Syntax highlighting for programming languages files:

C++, pascal, Basic, Html, XML, Java, JavaScript, Assembly, PHP, SQL, INI, INF...

- View Images files type:

TIFF (*.tif; *.tiff)

GFI fax (*.fax)

SGI  (*.bw, *.rgb, *.rgba, *.sgi)

Autodesk  (*.cel; *.pic) old style only

Truevision (*.tga; *.vst; *.icb; *.vda; *.win)

ZSoft Paintbrush (*.pcx, *.pcc)

Word 5.x screen capture files (*.scr)

Kodak Photo-CD  (*.pcd)

Portable pixel/gray map images (*.ppm, *.pgm, *.pbm)

Dr. Halo  (*.cut, *.pal)

CompuServe (*.gif)

SGI Wavefront (*.rla, *.rpf)

Standard Windows (*.bmp, *.rle, *.dib, ico, wmf)

Photoshop (*.psd, *.pdd)

Paintshop Pro (*.psp)

Portable network graphic images (*.png)

*.eps

- Audio / Video:

Windows Media Formats (.asf, .wma, .wmv, .wm)

Advanced Systems Format (.asf)

Windows Media Audio (.wma)

Windows Media Video (.wmv, .wm)

Windows Media metafiles (.asx, .wax, .wvx, .wmx, .wpl)

Advanced Stream Redirector (.asx)

Windows Media Audio Redirector (.wax)

Windows Media Video Redirector (.wvx)

Windows Media Redirector (.wmx)

Windows Media Player Playlist (.wpl)

Microsoft Digital Video Recording (.dvr-ms)

Windows Media Download Package (.wmd)

Audio Visual Interleave (.avi)

Moving Pictures Experts Group (.mpg, .mpeg, .m1v, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .mpe, .mpv2, .m3u)

MPEG-1 (.mpeg, .mpg, .m1v)

MPEG Audio Layer III (.mp3)

MPEG Audio Layer II (.mp2, .mpa)

M3U (.m3u)

Musical Instrument Digital Interface (.mid, .midi, .rmi)

Audio Interchange File Format ( .aif, .aifc, .aiff)

Sun Microsystems and NeXT (.au, .snd )

Audio for Windows (.wav)

Indeo Video Technology (.ivf)

Windows Media Player Skins (.wmz, .wms)

QuickTime Content (.mov, .qt)

etc...

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Special features

Main Toolbar

Main context-sensitive menu...

Right click on the Main Toobar open a context-sensitive menu which allows you to:

-Customize or Reset Main Toolbar

-Save or Restore different configurations: Add/Replace/Modify the paths of two folders

Drive bar

Left or right context-sensitive menu...

Right click on the left or right Drive Bar open a context-sensitive menu which allows you to:

-Customize or Reset Secondary Toolbars

-Save/Restore different configurations: Add/Replace/Modify the path of a folder

•	Configuration is automatically saved when closing Explor2000 unless Control key is pressed.

•	Configuration is automatically restored when launching Explor2000 unless Control key is pressed.

•	Folders paths are automatically restored, unless SHIFT key is pressed.

•	It is possible to change the folder in use by dragging the title of a window, a folder or a file onto the title of another window.

•	The File Filter specifies the file masks used in determining which files are displayed in the lists. A file mask or file filter is a file name that includes wildcard characters (*.doc,  for example). Only files that match the selected file filter are displayed in the list.

   Multiple filters can be used by applying semicolon ( ; ) delimiters. (*.doc;*.xls)

•	Simultaneous Scrolling: holding down Control key and scrolling one window will scroll the opposite window

•	 Simultaneous Display of the 2 Windows:if two folders have the same name, opening of a folder will open its counterpart in the second window. The simultaneous display is temporary disabled if you press the ESC key.

•	Open a Microsoft Window Explorer: holding down Control key and clicking on a folder, a Drive bar or an element of menu displaying a path, will open a Microsoft Window Explorer on the corresponding folder.

•	Double clicking on an empty site of a listview or treeview switches from 1 window to 2 windows

•	When the FastView module displays a picture, if the window is selected, it is possible to sail forward/backward:

- with the help of the wheel mouse or by using the keys Page Up/Down, Home/End

- a double-click on a picture toggles the window between normal and maximize and vice versa

•	 Combo Box allow also to run any program you want by simply typing their name (notepad, mspaint, regedit...)

•	 When you create/rename a folder, you can create a structure of folders by typing their name separated by a backslash instead of typing a single name: For example if you type "Program\Family\Photos",  the folder and the subfolders will be created.

Context Menu options (right click):

•	 or  [image] "Copy the contents of the file into the clipboard": available if a Txt, Bmp, Jpg, Jpeg, Gif, Ico or Wmf file is selected

•	 According to the content of the Clipboard (text or picture), right clicking on an empty part of a listview ==>  "Copy the contents of the clipboard to a .TXT file"  OR ==>  "Copy the contents of the clipboard to a .BMP file"

•	 "Sort .txt file(s)": The content of the selected file(s) will be sorted if one or several .txt files are selected

•	 "Convert to Zip file": available if a Zoo, Zoo Sfx, Rar, Arj, Arj Sfx, Arc, Arc Sfx, Cab, Lha, Lha Sfx, Lzh Lzh Sfx, Tar, Gzip, Z or Bh file is selected

•	 "Add to / ...Zip": available if one or several objects (folders or files) are selected

•	 "Extract to folder /...": available if one or several .zip file are selected

•	Opening files without using the default association:

•	Hold down [Shift] while right-clicking the file. This will enable you to use the "Open With" menu item.

Super Hidden Files

A new feature we have on Windows ME and 2000 is calling Super Hidden Files.

Here the system marks several files with both the System and the Hidden attributes.

The files are still there, we can still use them; the effect of this is that when you are in Windows Explorer or Explor2000, these files are not going to show up. Even if you check Show Hidden Files, you won't see them.

There is a new check box on the list of attributes for a folder (Microsoft Options) that will allow the user to see these files, but regular users who do not check that will not see them.

Some of the files that you'll find hidden:

-MS-DOS system files, such as io.dos, command.com

-Thumbs.db in many folders...

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FAT/NTFS: file time adjustments

FAT and NTFS file systems do not handle file times the same way.

FAT and NTFS are the two file systems used by the Windows operating system.  A file system is used by an operating system to organize and keep track of files.  Your operating system largely determines what file system is available to you; you rarely get a choice.  Windows NT uses the NTFS file system and Windows 95/98 uses either the VFAT or FAT32 file system (depending on the date of purchase and other factors).

FAT (and its enhancements, VFAT and FAT32) maintain a file's last modified date to an accuracy of two seconds whereas NTFS is accurate to the nearest micromillisecond.  FAT does not allow odd seconds in the date/time stamp of a file.

When files are copied from an NTFS drive to a FAT drive, the times can change by up to 2 seconds, but the files remain the same.

FAT file times are not adjusted for Daylight Savings Time (DST), whereas NTFS entries are.  When NT automatically adjusts for DST, the date/time stamp of files on NTFS volumes appear to be shifted by one hour, even if the files were last changed prior to the DST adjustment.  This adjusted time is then displayed in all operations which report local time (that is, NT Explorer, File Manager, directory listings, and so on).

When files are copied from an NTFS drive to a FAT drive before the time change, the times can differ by an hour, but the files remain the same.

On files comparison, Explor2000 can be set up to ignore these differences by selecting the options:

- Must have Exactly Same Time

- Ignore Up to 2 Seconds Diff.

- Ignore Daylight Savings


Keyboard commands

Alt + C	Compare Folders On/Off
Alt + D	Simultaneous course
Alt + F	Show/Hide FastView...
Alt + H	Set file Date/Time...
Alt + M	Maximize/Restore Explor2000 application
Alt + N	Rename selected file(s)...
Alt + R	Main OR FastView Window Roll Up/Down
Alt + O	Main AND FastView Windows Roll Up/Down
Alt + P	Folder Printing...
Alt + S	Swap Windows
Alt + T	Display or not the TreeView
Alt + V	Horizontal or Vertical Windows
Alt + W	One or Two Windows
Alt + X	WinXCopy...
Alt + Z	Add to Zip file...

Alt + Left/Right arrow: Allow to navigate through the historique

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F1	Keyboard Help Form
F2	Change the name of the selected file or folder
F3	Search for a file or folder
F4	Drop down list (combo box)
Shift+F4	Close the Drop down list  (combo box)
F5	Refresh the contents of the current folder: update of already filled lists in order to reflect changes
Ctrl+F5	------------------------------: all the items in the list are cleared and re-added
F6	Open Copy/Move dialog box
F7	Copy selected object(s)
Ctrl+F7	--------------------------------- WITHOUT confirmation
F8	Move selected object(s)
Ctrl+F8	--------------------------------- WITHOUT confirmation
F9	Duplicate selected object(s)
F10	Context menu (Display, New...)
Shift+F10	--------------------- link to selected objects
Ctrl+F10	Secondary toolbar menu
Alt+F10	Main toolbar menu
F11	Save/Restore Desktop Layout (Windows 95, 98, ME)
F12	Save/Restore Windows Positions
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Tab	Toggle between windows
Ctrl + Tab	Toggle between Explor2000 and Fastview window
Ctrl + A	Select All
BACKSPACE	Activate the parent folder
Shif + Drag	Force a move
Ctrl + Drag	Force a copy
Right Click + Drag	Cancel the current drag action
+	FastView Folder Info
Ctrl	Launching: Explor2000 will use Default Parameters
Shift	--------------------------------------- open the 2 windows on "My Computer"
Shift	If View/Sort synchronization is disabled, press SHIFT key to temporarely restore it back
Ctrl	Closing: Explor2000 will NOT save any parameters
Ctrl + I, G , M, L, D	Display: Images, Large icons, Small icons, List, Details
Ctrl + N, S, Y, E	Sort by Name, Size, Type, Date
Ctrl + O	Open the Options dialog box
Ctrl + T	Display or not a Thumbnail of the selected image file
Ctrl + W	Play or not the selected Audio file - (Spacebar = pause/play)
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If the FastView window is selected:

the following keys allow to sail from one picture to the other...

- SpaceBar/BackSpace

- PgUp/PgDown

- Home/End

- Up arrow

- Down arrow

- the wheel mouse

Left and Right arrow allow you to rotate the current image

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When you drag a file(s) over a treeview, the following keys allow to expand/collapse the selected node

 + (numeric keypad),  Down arrow, Right arrow (expand)

 - (numeric keypad), Up arrow, Left arrow (collapse)

Explor2000 © Christian Maufroy - 1998 - IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800


Assistance

Christian Maufroy

114 rue Tronchet

69006    Lyon

FRANCE

Fax: 04 72 69 92 63

E.mail: cmaufroy@explor2000.com

To get quick assistance on Explor2000 contact me by e-mail giving as much background information as possible.

Any comments or suggestions for future versions of Explor2000 will be welcome.

Check the following Web site for the latest releases of Explor2000.

http://www.explor2000.com

Explor2000 © Christian Maufroy - 1998 - IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800


How to order ?

Why and how to order ?

Explor2000 is not free although you are allowed to use it without any charge for up to 30 days. After this trial period Explor2000 will no longer operate.

However if you do use it, you must register as a user. A registration number will enable you to use the complete version of Explor2000 and future updates that are currently in production.

You also benefit from reduced prices on future versions.

If you order two licenses you will make a saving of nearly 25 %, so tell your friends and acquaintances.

All orders are subject to the license agreement.

License

Ordering by Check /Credit card

Checks must be in an international format as detailed on the order form.

Order Form

ShareIt registration:  online on the Internet,  via phone, fax, or postal mail

Credit cards are the fastest and cheapest way. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. The credit card validation is handled by ShareIt!.

You can do secure registration online on the Internet at:

http://www.shareit.com/programs/101091.htm

http://www.cmaufroy.com

Alternatively, you can enter the program number 101091 at:

http://www.shareit.com

If you do not have access to the Internet, you can register via phone, fax or postal mail at:

ShareIt: Order Form

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Order Form

Registration form for Explor2000 - Program No.: 101091

Fill out and print this form, and send, mail or fax it to:

Christian Maufroy

114 rue Tronchet

69006  Lyon

FRANCE

Fax: 04 72 69 92 63

cmaufroy@explor2000.com

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Please provide me with the license/s of the software EXPLOR2000.

Quantity	US price	EURO price

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  2 -  9	$23 Think of your friends !...    23

 10 - 24	$17	    17

 25 - 49	$13	    13

 	 50 -100	$10	    10

Total	........	$............	..........EURO

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Upgrade From Explor2000 (v.1...)

Quantity	US price	EURO price

 1	$18	    18

   2 - 9	$13	  	    13

 10 - 24	$10	  	    10

Total	........	$............	..........EURO

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Order by check:

To order by check please send this order form and a check to C.Maufroy

Payment must be:

        International postal money orders

        or Travellers check (American Express, Thomas Cook, Citicop, Visa...)

        or Postal check

        or Eurocheque wording in Franc

CLASSIC CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED except for French checks.

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Credit card: (payment by credit card is always done in Euro)

(The dollar is the currency of reference: It can entail a light modification of the price)

Visa - Eurocard/Mastercard  -  American Express  -  Diners Club...

Card holder: .........................................................................

Card N°: .........................................................................

Date of Expiration : .........................................................................

Date / Signature .........................................................................

__________________________________________________________________________

My address is:

Last name: ........................................... First name: ...............................................

Company: ........................................................................................

Street and #: ........................................................................................

City, State, postal code: ........................................................................................

Country: ........................................................................................

Phone: ................................................. Fax: .........................................................

E-Mail: ........................................................................................

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Comments / Suggestions / How did you know about Explor2000:

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ShareIt: Order Form

Please print out the following form, and fax or mail it to:

ShareIt!	ShareIt! Inc.

element 5AG	P.O. Box 844

Vogelsanger Strasse 78	Greensburgh, PA 15601-0844

50823 Koeln	U.S.A.

Germany

Phone: 0221-2407279 	Phone: 1-800-903-4152

Fax: 	0221-2407278	Fax: 724-850-8187

register@shareit.com	register@shareit.com

Registration form for Explor2000

Program No.: 101091

Registration fee: $32

Last name: .....................................................................

First name: .....................................................................

Company: .......................................................................

Street and #: ...................................................................

City, State, postal code: ..................................................

Country:..........................................................................

Phone: ...........................................................................

Fax: ...............................................................................

E-Mail: ...........................................................................

How would like to receive the registration key/full version?

e-mail       - fax       - postal mail

How would you like to pay the registration fee of $32:

credit card - wire transfer - EuroCheque - cash

Credit card information (if applicable)

Credit card: Visa - Eurocard/Mastercard - American Express - Diners Club

Card holder: ...........................................................................

Card No.: ..............................................................................

Date of Expiration : ................................................................

Date / Signature ...........................................................................

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Copyright
Copyright/License/Warranty

This software is protected by copyright and International conventions.

Warning concerning the REGISTERED VERSION of Explor2000. Any reproduction or distribution of this software, whether partially or totally, by any means whatsoever, is strictly forbidden. Any person failing to respect this ruling will be liable to court action and the penalties laid  down by law.

C.Maufroy grants you this user license for Explor2000 for your personal use, on condition that you accept the terms of this agreement.

The software covered by this license is the property of C.Maufroy and is protected by International copyright. (Explor2000 has been registered in the directory of the "'Agence pour la Protection des Programmes" under the number: IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800).

License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software.  Unless you have a different license agreement signed by C.Maufroy your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.

One registered copy of Explor2000 may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed on a single workstation used nonsimultaneously by multiple people, but not both.

You may access the registered version of Explor2000 through a network, provided that you have obtained individual licenses for the software covering all workstations that will access the software through the network.  For instance, if 8 different workstations will access Explor2000 on the network, each workstation must have its own Explor2000 license, regardless of whether they use Explor2000 at different times or concurrently.

Distribution

Provided that you verify that you are distributing the evaluation version (select About from the Explor2000 Help menu to check) you are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the evaluation version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the evaluation version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means.  There is no charge for any of the above.

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THE EXPLOR2000 SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR FUNCTION.  THE ENTIRE RISK RELATED TO PRODUCT PERFORMANCE OR QUALITY IS ASSUMED BY THE USER.  IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT A DEFECT IS DISCOVERED, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ANY REMEDIAL ACTION.

C.Maufroy does not warrant Explor2000 will meet your requirements or that the programs will function in an uninterrupted and error free manner.

Explor2000 © Christian Maufroy - 1998 - IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800


What is Shareware ?

Shareware is a marketing method, not a type of software or even strictly just a distribution method. When software is marketed through normal retail channels, you are forced to pay for the product before you've even seen it. The Shareware marketing method lets you try a program before you buy it. Since you've tried the program, you know whether it will meet your needs before you pay it. A Shareware program is just lile a program you find in major stores, catalogs, and other places where software is purchased; except you get to use it, on your own computer, before paying for it.

Why Pay for Software I Already Have ?

Basically, for the same reason you should pay for any program: because it is the honest thing to do. Shareware is commercial software, fully protected by copyright laws. Like other business owners, shareware authors expect to earn money for making their software available. In addition, by paying you may then be entitled to additional functions, removal of time limiting or limits on use, removal of so-called "nag" screens, and other things as defined in the documentation provided by the program's author.

Explor2000 © Christian Maufroy - 1998 - IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800


Uninstallation

To uninstall Explor2000 use Control Panel Add/Remove program.

Explor2000 © Christian Maufroy - 1998 - IDDN.FR.001.470013.00.R.C.1998.000.10800


AddPaths

20 configurations can be saved.


AddPath

20 configurations can be saved.