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NewZAP: Program and Documentation (c) 1986 Proprietary Products
WHAT IS NEWZAP?
===============
NewZAP is a multi-purpose file sector editing utility. If you've
ever had the need to alter just a few bytes within a file, examine its
binary and ASCII representations, or search for key sequences of digits
or characters, NewZAP will make your hacking life a little bit easier.
It does what text editors were not meant to do; precise position-oriented
object modifications. NewZAP will run from CLI or Workbench under 1.1 or
1.2 KickStart with or without FAST RAM.
ORIGINS & CREDITS
=================
NewZAP is a third-generation ZAP utility in the sense that it
descended from Apparat's Z-80 based SuperZap to FileZAP (Fred Fish disk
#10) to the current. NewZAP was compiled under 16-bit Aztec "C", with
graphics, fontwork and debugging assisted by with Deluxe Paint, FontEdit,
and MetaScope, respectively. Thanx to Scott Saunders for the competitive
edge, Mike Lehman for the much-needed documentation, and to R.J. Mical for
"A Final Note on Style".
Beverages provided by the Coca-Cola Company and Molson Breweries of Canada,
Ltd.
USAGE
=====
The calling sequence from CLI is NewZAP [filename], where filename
is the optional initial file to edit. From Workbench, just click on the
gadget. The rest of the program is... well, self-explanatory! The current
file can be changed at any time by editing the filename string gadget,
writing out any changes to the previous file before switching. Simply click
on the HEX or ASCii windows to reflect the current editing mode. The cursor
can be moved by rolling the mouse with the left button down, or by using the
arrow keys. Note that each window wraps to the next; i.e., you can click on
the HEX window, move the cursor over the the ASCii side, and edit the ASCii
position while still in HEX mode.
As in FileZAP, you cannot edit past the EOF byte in the last record.
Unlike FileZAP, NewZAP displays and edits full 512-byte sectors via a 106
character wide internal font. Most commands are duplicated with matching
command sequences; an exception being the HELP key, which brings up the
"About..." menuitem. Disk errors and sector writes are flagged with a
non-abusive audible "beep".
The Search menu is unique to NewZAP. Use it to check for strings
or HEX digits, forward or backward, with or without caps matching. Tired of
batch files that grind your disk drive? Use NewZAP's Search, Edit and Save
functions to modify both instances of ":T" to "T:" in C:EXECUTE. Execute
will henceforth store its preprocessed batch files anywhere you want provided
you have ASSIGNed T: to someplace! I recommend ASSIGNing T: to RAM: in your
Startup-Sequence for ultra-fast EXECUTEs.
CAVEATS
=======
Some folk have requested the ability to extend files. Well, the
original didn't support it so neither does NewZAP. I've rarely had a need
for this, but perhaps future versions will support it if the demand is great.
NewZAP expects an 80-column environment for its titles and gadgets.
If you haven't set Preferences yet, do so!
NewZAP is a two-edged sword, and can DESTROY object files with
careless editing. My advice : work on backup copies.
Lastly, NewZAP is shareware, a concept where authors can release
high-quality software at low cost and risk to users. If you like it,
contribute something to the kitty. If you don't, pass it on. A $15 donation
will put you on the upgrade list, so you can receive the next major revision
on disk via U.S. Postal service. ENCOURAGE USER-SUPPORTED SOFTWARE! The
author can be reached at :
Proprietary Products
c/o John Hodgson
P.O. Box 1643
Pebble Beach, Ca. 93953-1643