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FileTag(tm) Version 3.0
August 4th, 1990
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USER MANUAL
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FileTag(tm) Version 3.0
A Memory Resident Program for BBS Downloading
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS.............................2
INTRODUCTION..........................................3
INSTALLATION..........................................4
CONFIGURATION.........................................5
Changing colors and sound...........................5
Changing Directories................................5
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS................................6
OTHER USES............................................6
COMMAND OVERVIEW......................................7
REVISION HISTORY......................................9
REGISTRATION INFORMATION..............................11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The latest shareware version of FileTag(tm) as well as updates are
available on:
The Central Command BBS (708) 359-9346
1200/2400/9600 HST14400 baud 24hrs / Multi-Node
FileTag is a trademark of Gasner & Associates, Inc.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
Qmodem is a trademark of The Forbin Project, Inc.
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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This software is copyrighted and is NOT "Public Domain". A
limited license is granted to use this software to determine if
the user enjoyed the "play" of the software evidenced by
repeated or prolonged play of the program beyond which would
normally be considered a test or sample run, without any advance
payment. If the user finds the package useful then registration
is required.
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
Users:
This limited license permits the user to redistribute the program
subject to the above restrictions and the following:
The software may be redistributed via Bulletin Board Services as
long as it is not for commercial gain per the following
conditions:
1) The software package must be complete and unaltered.
2) ALL files must be included as originally named.
3) NO files may be added to the package or archive.
4) Absolutely no fee may be charged for the software's use or
distribution unless prior written permission is obtained from
the author.
Distributors:
Under no condition is distribution permitted by ANY distributor
of "Public Domain","Shareware", and/or User supported software
without first obtaining written permission from Gasner & Associ-
ates, Inc.
Distribution via disk, mail, or any other means is also
prohibited unless written permission is obtained from Gasner &
Associates, Inc.
A Gasner & Associates, Inc. program distribution request applies
ONLY to the named program or programs. In no way does permis-
sion to distribute one program imply permission to distribute
any other Gasner & Associates, Inc. programs.
Address your requests to:
Gasner & Associates, Inc.
Distribution Department
2184 Queensburg Court
Palatine, IL 60074
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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INTRODUCTION
FileTag(tm) is terminate and stay resident (TSR) program intended
to simplify and smooth-out BBS downloading. By pressing a hot-key
sequence, you can "point and shoot" filenames while listing a
BBS's file directories online. When you are ready to download,
you can hot-key again and FileTag(tm) will automatically type
the filenames you have previously selected. No more trying to
remember strange filenames, scraps of paper laying all around,
or having to go back to the file listing because you can't
remember the exact spelling.
FileTag(tm) should work with any 100% IBM compatible computer,and
any communications package that uses BIOS keyboard polling, and
now also works with interrupt-driven keyboard drivers. Video
modes ranging from 80x25 to 80x50 are automatically detected and
supported. 40 column mode is NOT supported at this time. Any
problems with particular keyboards, computers, or communications
software should be reported on The Central Command BBS at (708)
359-9346.
FileTag(tm) is fully functional in it's shareware flavor. Regis-
tration provides additional features, as well as removal of the
closing message and delay. Refer to the COMMAND OVERVIEW for
details on what features are not provided in the Shareware ver-
sion.
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INSTALLATION
Installing FileTag(tm) is as simple as copying it to your hard-
disk. If you are running from a floppy-based system, copy the
".EXE" files to the floppy disk you start your communications
software from.
To configure FileTag(tm) for your communications software,
simply create a batch file to execute FileTag(tm), run your
communications software, and then uninstall FileTag(tm).
The command lines for installing and uninstalling FileTag(tm) are:
FILETAG /L <-- Loads (installs) FileTag(tm)
FILETAG /U <-- Unloads (removes) FileTag(tm)
If you were running Qmodem, your batch file might look like this:
ECHO OFF
C: {Log to drive C: }
CD \QMODEM {Change to your Qmodem directory }
C:\UTILS\FILETAG /L {Run FileTag(tm) from your utility directory}
QMODEM {Execute Qmodem }
C:\UTILS\FILETAG /U {Un-Install FileTag(tm) from memory }
That's all there is to it! If you are using a different software
package, replace all references to Qmodem with the name of the
software you are using.
Please note, the shareware version of FileTag(tm) contains a
closing message and associated delay. Registration not only
enables additional features, but will also remove this message
and delay.
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CONFIGURATION
The shareware version of FileTag(tm) now includes the FTCONFIG
configuration program. This program allows you to select screen
colors, toggle sound on or off, and to specify what directory you
wish FileTag data to be stored in.
To run this configuration, you MUST be in the SAME directory as
FILETAG.EXE. Simply type "FTCONFIG" and press ENTER.
FTconfig will read the existing configuration information direct-
ly from the FILETAG.EXE file. After making any changes you
desire, press the <F8> key to save the new information back into
FILETAG.EXE. If you press <Escape> while in FTconfig, no changes
will be made.
Changing colors and sound
After a brief pause, you will see a menu presenting the currently
set directory, the colors in use, and the status of the sound
toggle. Simply use the arrow keys to move, and press <F> or <B>
to change the foreground/background colors. Pressing <F> when on
the "Sound" line will toggle between sound-on and sound-off.
Changing Directories
Pressing the letter <D> will allow you to change the directory
where FileTag(tm) stores it's file information. If you leave
this field blank, FileTag(tm) will function as it has in previous
versions and create it's "FTF.DAT" file in the current directory
whenever you mark files. However, if you DO enter a directory
here, it will be used instead.
Pressing <ESC> will ABORT your changes, pressing <F8> will write
them directly into the FILETAG.EXE file.
NOTE: FTCONFIG.EXE is specific to each version of FILETAG.EXE.
Do not try to use an older version of FTCONFIG with v3.0 of
FileTag(tm).
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Once you have loaded FileTag(tm), you may activate it by pressing
the Control (CTRL) and Alternate (ALT) keys at the same time.
Keep these keys depressed until FileTag(tm) activates. You will
see a menu bar at the bottom of your screen:
[D]ownload (00), [M]ark, [C]lear, [E]dit, [F]ile, [ESC] to Exit :
A typical online session would go something like this:
* Load FileTag(tm)
* Load your favorite communications software
* Logon to your favorite BBS
Repeat the sequence below for as many files are you are interest-
ed in....
* See a file on the screen you are interested in....
* Hotkey (CTRL-ALT) to activate FileTag(tm)
* [M]ark the file
Finally, when you are finished marking files....
* Go to the Download Section of the BBS and select download
* Hotkey (CTRL-ALT) to activate FileTag(tm)
* [D]ownload the tagged file(s)!
OTHER USES
Keep in mind, FileTag(tm) does not really care if it is running
under your communications software or not. You can use it to tag
files while OFFLINE, perhaps while viewing an ALLFILES.TXT listing
from your favorite BBS. However, it is important to note: FileTag(tm)
creates and reads it's "list file" from the current directory,
unless you have changed this using FTCONFIG. (See CONFIGURATION)
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COMMAND OVERVIEW
D - DOWNLOAD
Select this option to send file names that you have tagged. A
sub-menu will be displayed with the following options:
Download:
[B]atch, [L]ine, [Enter] for next file, or [Escape] to exit
Pressing [B]atch will send each tagged file followed by a car-
riage return, all automatically.
Pressing [L]ine will also send each tagged file, but will send
them on a single line, each separated by a space, finally fol-
lowed by a carriage return.
Pressing [Enter] will send the next single filename, just as in
previous versions of FileTag(tm).
Pressing [Escape] will abort the download process and return you
the main menu bar.
M - MARK
Your screen will change to Brown characters on a black background
with a Blue Highlight Bar. Move the highlight bar over a file-
name on your screen using the arrow keys, page up, page down,
home or end. Select the file by pressing [ENTER] or [RETURN].
Pressing [ESC] will abort and not select a filename.
Each file name you select is written to a "list file". The order
in which you select your files is the order in which they will be
sent when you select [D]ownload.
Once you have selected the file, or pressed escape, your screen
will return to whatever colors were present before you selected
[M]ark.
Extra features available in the registered version while in
[M]ark mode include using the [Insert] and [Delete] keys to
change the size of the "filename window" to anywhere from 1 to
12 characters, to accommodate filenames embedded in a message
instead of a formatted listing. Also, as you mark files, you
will remain in [M]ark mode to more easily tag multiple files on a
screen. Press <ESCAPE> to return to the FileTag(tm) command
line.
C - CLEAR
This will erase your existing file list, if present, and reset
your file count to zero. If you do not already have a file list
created, [C]lear will simply do nothing.
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E - EDIT
This option only functions in the registered version of
FileTag(tm). It allows you to edit the contents and order of the
files in your TagList prior to [D]ownload operations.
F - FILE
This option only functions in the registered version of
FileTag(tm). It allows you to Save and Load Tag Lists to disk,
perhaps to keep a record of your downloads, or to create "on-the-
fly" tag-lists without downloading files already tagged but
intended for a later download session. An example of this would
be to [F]ile [S]ave a tag list with the name of the BBS you were
on, so you could log on at a later date to download the files,
and restore your original list with [F]ile [L]oad. You may enter
any valid DOS filename. If the file already exists on your disk
in the current directory, you will be asked if you wish to over-
write the file.
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REVISION HISTORY
Version 1.0
Released on 02/14/90
- Initial release of FileTag(tm).
Version 2.0
Released on 04/11/90
- Recoded in straight assembly language, providing for a 60%
smaller resident size
- Faster loading & unloading in the Registered Version
- "Perked up" with sound
- Command line switches for install/uninstall
- Command/Status window during mark mode
- Configurable Colors and Sound options via FTCONFIG
- More compact "tag file" format
- Mark Mode cursor remains positioned during multiple-tagging
Version 2.0a
Released on 04/12/90
- Fixes minor bug in SW version when trying to use the Edit menu
Version 2.1
NOT RELEASED
Version 2.2
Released on 05/15/90
- Adds support for video modes up to 80x50
- Major speed enhancements to FTCONFIG
- Additional lockup bug fixed during Edit Mode & over 99 tags
- Additional BIOS output now used
Version 2.3 Released on 05/21/90
- Fixes bug if filename didn't have a period before the extension
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Version 2.4
Released on 07/01/90
- Strips embedded blank spaces from tagged filenames
Version 3.0
Released on 08/04/90
- Adds Batch and Line download methods!
- Adds data file directory specification option!
- QEMM "LOADHI" compatible!
- More "well behaved" under different comm. packages (ie:MTE)
- Error "Cannot Write to Device PRN:" fixed!
- Revised and enhanced FTCONFIG program
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
Please Remit To: Gasner & Associates, Inc.
2184 Queensburg Court
Palatine, IL 60074
Qty. Description Each Total
____ FileTag(tm) Registration on 5.25" diskette $10.00 ________
(Includes diskette with the latest shareware
and registered program versions along with
documentation on diskette)
____ FileTag(tm) Registration on 3.5" diskette $15.00 ________
(same as above except on 3.5" disk)
Subtotal ________
(All orders outside U.S. add $5 Shipping) Shipping ________
(IL residents please add 7.0% sales tax) Tax ________
TOTAL $________
Name : ________________________________________________________
Company: ________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Phone : ________________________________________________________
All checks must be drawn in U.S.Dollars. Sorry, no C.O.D. orders will be
accepted.
Copyright (c) 1990 Gasner & Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved