FileLift is $10.00 shareware. If you use FileLift for more than 30 days please register to:
Donald Perreault & 508/695-5088
The Web Connection www.thewc.com
20 South Street www.donp.com
Plainville, MA 02726
General Information:
FileLift 3.0 (January 10th, 99)
by: Donald Perreault & The Web Connection
FileLift 3.0 is a shareware application that allows the user to easily and quickly change the signature, Finder flags, created and modified dates of any file through a simple drag & drop interface.
Shareware Fee: $10
The Web Connection
Donald W Perreault Jr
20 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762
508-695-5088
www: http://www.thewc.com
e-mail: fileliftinfo@thewc.com
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions of this documentation before sending e-mail. Thank you!
Copyright ｩ1994-99 The Web Connection & Donald Perreault. All Rights reserved.
Requirements:
･ needs System 8.0 or greater
･ any Power Mac
Features:
･ Change any of the files Finder flags.
･ Change a group of files to the same signature, Finder flags and dates to a predetermined type.
･ Optionally save the signature of any file in a drop-down menu.
･ FileLift will try to match the file's signature with the saved signatures.
･ Does not modify any file until you choose to save it.
･ Supports the four required apple events.
･ Batch change a group of files.
･ Uses Navigation Servcies when available
･ Drop a group of files to FileLift and have all the Files locked or unlocked.
･ Drop a group of files to Filelift and have all of the file's attributes, File Type and File Creator changed to the
same, pre-determined by the user.
･ Displays the files icon.
･ Automatically add unknown signatures to drop down menu if user chooses.
- Added the ability to change all the selected files to same
FileLift 3.0 Instructions:
Type & Creator Signature:
Select one of the Saved Signatures from the drop down menu or manually enter a creator or type signature. File signature require four characters - no more, no less. Easily change the name of the file by entering a new name in the File Name text box.
File & Folder Flags:
When 'Invisible' is selected the currently active file does not to appear on the desktop. If you would like to make this file invisible then select the 'Invisible' box - be warned to make the file visible again you will have to select the file from the 'Open File...' menu item in the File menu.
When 'Inited' is selected then this itemﾕs Finder flags have been recorded by the Finder. To have the Finder examine this files flags again then deselect this box.
When 'Use Custom Icon' is selected then the Finder uses a custom icon for this file. To have the Finder use the standard icon recorded in the Desktop Database then deselect this box. If there is no custom or standard icon available, the Finder will use the appropriate generic icon.
When 'Name Locked' is selected the the name of this file cannot be changed in the Finder. If you would like to be able to change the name of this file in the Finder then deselect this box.
When 'Shared' is selected this application is a shared application. This means that it can be executed by multiple users simultaneoulsy. If you do not want this application to be shared then deselect this box.
When 'Stationary' is selected this file is a stationery pad. When you open a stationery pad, you create a copy of the document. The original document remains unchanged. If you do not want this document to be stationary then deselect this box.
When 'Alias' is selected the file is an Alias. An Alias contains a record that point to a file, directory or volume represented by this file. (it is not recommended that you change this Finder flag).
When 'File Locked' is selected this file is locked and a locked file cannot be changed, renamed, or thrown away. If you would like to unlock this file then deselect this box.
When 'Has Bundle' is selected the file contains a bundle resource. The bundle resource associates the file with its own icons.
When 'No INITs' is selected the file contains an ﾔINITﾕ resource.
Created & Modified Dates:
The created date of a file tells the Finder when the file was created. You can modify the created date by selecting any one of the menu options in the drop down menu to the left of the created date.
The modified date of a file tells the Finder when the file was last updated. You can modify the modified date by selecting any one of the menu options in the drop down menu to the left of the modified date.
MENUS
Apple Menu:
About FileLift....
Displays FileLiftﾕs About... window, containing contact information and registration information.
File Menu:
Open File Info...
Display a directory box for choosing a file to send to FileLiftﾕs file information window.
Close File Info
Close the currently active FileLift Information window.
Quit
Quit FileLift
Edit Menu:
Cut
Cuts the current selection and places it on the Clipboard.
Copy
Copies the current selection onto the Clipboard.
Paste
Inserts the contents of the Clipboard for the current selection.
Preference...
Displays a dialog box in which you can set FileLiftﾕs preferences.
Help Menu
About Balloon Help...
Display a dialog window with balloon help information.
Show Balloons - Hide Balloons
Shows or hides balloons.
FileLift Help...
Display a dialog window that contains FileLift help, version info, contact info, distribution info and order information.
FileLift Online Instructions
Opens your default browser to Filelift internet help.
FileLift Preference:
Select 'Prompt User To Add Unknown Signatures' if you would like FileLift to prompt the user to add the unknown signature to the Saved Signatures drop down menu.
Select 'Display Splash Window' if you would like FileLift to display a Splash Window.
Select 'Warn Before Setting A File To Invisible' if you would like to be warned before setting a file to invisible.
Select 'Enable Lock or Unlock' if you would like to be a able to drag a group of files onto the FileLift icon while holding down the option key and have all the files locked if currently unlocked or unlocked if currently locked.
Select 'Enable Change All File's To This Kind' if you would like to be a able to drag a group of files onto the FileLift icon while holding down the command key and have all the files changed to the signature and Finder flags that are preset in the 'Enable Change All File's To This Kind' group box.
Warning:
You should not make any changes to a file unless you are sure you would like to make the changes.
Comments or Suggestions:
If you have any comments, suggestions or bug reports please send to above address or E-Mail me at:
