These enhanced programs replace the standard DOS utilities.
These programs are self-documenting, which means that the user
gets instructions upon execution. Suitable for all user levels.
SORT - l00 times faster than the DOS "Sort" program. It will sort SORT SORT ____ ____ ____
a file larger than 64k. Sort comes with an ignore case option.
MORE - Unlike DOS, More has an option to display one line at a MORE MORE ____ ____ ____
time or a page at a time.
FIND - Has more options than regular DOS. Features include an FIND FIND ____ ____ ____
ignore case and a pause every 24 lines.
FREE FREE FREE ____ ____ ____
FREE is a simple program that shows you how many bytes are
on the disk, how many are free, and how many are used. It also
shows total memory and memory used. It does not show extended or
expanded memory so if you have more than 640k, this program won't
show it. The sector size and the cluster size are also displayed.
Usage FREE or FREE <drive>
WHEREIS WHEREIS WHEREIS _______ _______ _______
WHEREIS searches all subdirectories for the files you
request and displays their subdirectory location. It will also
give you a listing of all files changed since your last backup.
Options include locating hidden and system files and locating and
deleting files. Wildcards may be used. Just type "WHEREIS".
Appropriate for all users.
PIPEDIR PIPEDIR PIPEDIR _______ _______ _______
A more powerful version of WHEREIS, output from PIPEDIR is
suitable for piping filenames into other applications. Type
"PIPEDIR". For the intermediate user.
FORK FORK FORK ____ ____ ____
FORK is used in DOS piping commands to either display what
is going through the pipe or to capture what is going through the
pipe to a file. Text going through the pipe may be routed to two
command lines. Type "FORK". Written for the advanced user.
PATCH PATCH PATCH _____ _____ _____
A hacker's delight, this program, designed for the advanced ________
user, allows you to patch files in either ASCII or HEX. Cursor
movement supports a WORDSTAR key pattern as well as responding to
cursor control keys. Type "PATCH". CAUTION: Do not use PATCH CAUTION: CAUTION: ________ ________ ________
without a thorough knowledge of its capabilities - you could
damage system or program files.
DOLIST DOLIST DOLIST ______ ______ ______
DOLIST is a dual purpose program. It acts like a DOS Shell
allowing the easy entry of commands and it is capable of
executing commands on a list of files. Whenever input
redirection is not specified, input comes from the standard input
device. DOLIST detects this and uses it's powerful line editor
to provide input lines.
The shell mode allows you to type DOS command lines with the
editing power of a word processor. It stores the commands you
execute so that you can recall and re-execute them. It remembers
the subdirectories you've been to, allowing you to return to them
with a touch of the tab key. The WORDSTAR command set is
supported. Type "DOLIST". For all user levels.
TESTIF TESTIF TESTIF ______ ______ ______
TESTIF interrogates the system and returns DOS error codes
that can be used to control the execution of .BAT files. Error
codes range from 0 to 255 and indicate such things as date, day
of week, time, videomode, etc. If you have both mono and color
screens on your computer, TESTIF can bring up the correct version
of your software for the desired screen by executing the
appropriate .BAT file. Type "TESTIF". For the intermediate user.
VERSION VERSION VERSION _______ _______ _______
VERSION allows you to fake any DOS version number so that you can
avoid the "Incorrect DOS Version" error. This error occurs for
instance when you wish to run a DOS 3.1 command on a system set
up with DOS 3.3. Instructions appear on the screen when the
program is executed. Type "VERSION" to execute.
TEDIT TEDIT TEDIT _____ _____ _____
TEDIT is a general purpose full screen editor. It is used to
create and edit text files and batch files. It is not a word
processor but it is powerful enough to write letters with. TEDIT
is not a Computer Tyme product but is licensed to Computer Tyme
by Semware Inc. TEDIT is a simple version of QEDIT Advanced. If
you like TEDIT but want more, you may want to get QEDIT.
PARK PARK PARK ____ ____ ____
PARK allows the user to park the heads on the hard disk drive
before turning the machine off to protect the heads from getting
scratched. We suggest that you always "park" the heads as part of
your daily routine. The protection is especially useful if your
computer is moved. To park the heads just type "PARK" before
turning the machine off. When you turn the machine on again it
will operate normally. Just type "PARK".
DM DM DM __ __ __
DM, just a programmer's whim?
More than a whim, is new DM
Selects, reflects and sorts for you
Tags, then nags for more to do.
Pick your drive, name your path
Up comes your file in nothing flat!
To quickly review or execute files
Programmable keys will make you smile.
Need files copied, moved or deleted?
These routine tasks are quickly completed.
So hack or sack, whatever your whim
Have yourself a blast with new DM!
By: Vicki Haylon
INSTALLING THE COMPUTER TYME DOS TOOLBOX INSTALLING THE COMPUTER TYME DOS TOOLBOX INSTALLING THE COMPUTER TYME DOS TOOLBOX __________ ___ ________ ____ ___ _______ __________ ___ ________ ____ ___ _______ __________ ___ ________ ____ ___ _______
Steps for making a Backup Steps for making a Backup Steps for making a Backup _____ ___ ______ _ ______ _____ ___ ______ _ ______ _____ ___ ______ _ ______
You should always make a backup of each of your software disks.
The backup, or working copy, is for everyday use. Put the
original in a safe place. Then, if something happens to the
working copy you can make another copy from the original.
1) Have your DOS diskette in Drive A, and a blank diskette in
Drive B.
2) Bring up the "A:" prompt and type "DISKCOPY A: B:" DISKCOPY A: B: DISKCOPY A: B:
and then press the Enter key. This tells the computer to
copy the disk in drive A to the disk in drive B.
3) Follow the instructions on the screen. The "Computer Tyme DOS
Toolbox" diskette is the "source" and the blank diskette is
the "target."
Hard Disk System: Hard Disk System: Hard Disk System: ____ ____ _______ ____ ____ _______ ____ ____ _______
1) Have your "CT DOS Toolbox" diskette and a blank diskette ready.
2) Bring up the "C>" prompt and type "DISKCOPY A: A:" and then DISKCOPY A: A: DISKCOPY A: A:
press the Enter key. This tells the computer to copy the disk
in drive A to another disk which will later be put in drive A.
3) Follow the instructions on the screen. The "CT DOS Toolbox"
diskette is the "source" and the blank diskette is the
"target."
Note: Your blank disk does not need to be formatted in advance.
The "DISKCOPY" command formats the disk at the same time that the
files are being copied.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
The Computer Tyme DOS Toolbox may be used on any PC/XT/AT
compatible system with at least 384k resident memory.
This manual uses many cross-references for the convenience of
readers who choose to skip around. Those who read the manual
straight through can probably ignore the references.
Displaying Current Directory at the Prompt Displaying Current Directory at the Prompt Displaying Current Directory at the Prompt __________ _______ _________ __ ___ ______ __________ _______ _________ __ ___ ______ __________ _______ _________ __ ___ ______
Some computers do not display the name of the current
subdirectory at the prompt. You may see only the prompt, for
example, C> or C:. By typing $P: at the DOS command line you will $P: $P:
be able to see the name of the current directory at the prompt
when you change directories.
Back Up Your Computer Tyme DOS Toolbox Disk Back Up Your Computer Tyme DOS Toolbox Disk Back Up Your Computer Tyme DOS Toolbox Disk ____ __ ____ ________ ____ ___ _______ ____ ____ __ ____ ________ ____ ___ _______ ____ ____ __ ____ ________ ____ ___ _______ ____
Before you begin, make a working copy of your program disk for
everyday use. Then put your original in a safe place. That way,
if something happens to the working copy, you'll be able to make
another copy from the original. (See "Steps for Making a
Backup," pages 10-11.)
Installing the Computer Tyme DOS Toolbox On Your Hard Drive Installing the Computer Tyme DOS Toolbox On Your Hard Drive Installing the Computer Tyme DOS Toolbox On Your Hard Drive __________ ___ ________ ____ ___ _______ __ ____ ____ _____ __________ ___ ________ ____ ___ _______ __ ____ ____ _____ __________ ___ ________ ____ ___ _______ __ ____ ____ _____
Turn on the system. When "C:" appears, insert the program disk
in Drive A. Always install the programs in the root directory.
Make sure you are at the C:\ prompt and type copy a:*.*. Press copy a:*.* copy a:*.*
the Enter key. All programs should now be in the root directory.
The Path Command The Path Command The Path Command ___ ____ _______ ___ ____ _______ ___ ____ _______
It is to your advantage to be able to execute the programs from
any subdirectory you may be in. To do this, you may have to
designate a path in your autoexec.bat file using the DOS "Path"
command. When using a hard drive, you may frequently be in a
directory other than the root, where the programs are located.
The "Path" command allows you to execute a program when it is not
in the subdirectory you are currently in. If you want to execute
the programs from any directory, put them in a directory that
your PATH is set up to access. If you have not set up a path
command, refer to your MS-DOS manual or your friendly
neighborhood computer wizard as to how to do this.
Calling up the Programs Calling up the Programs Calling up the Programs _______ __ ___ ________ _______ __ ___ ________ _______ __ ___ ________
Dual Floppy Systems: Put your MS-DOS diskette in Drive A, and Dual Floppy Systems: Dual Floppy Systems: ____ ______ ________ ____ ______ ________ ____ ______ ________
turn on the system. When "A:" appears, insert the programs disk
in Drive A. Type the filename of the program you want to run and
press the Enter key. This calls up the program.
Hard Disk Systems: Just type the filename. (See above section Hard Disk Systems: Hard Disk Systems: ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________
entitled "The Path Command" for important information.)
When a program comes up, a help message will appear on the screen
or an instruction on how to get help.
Finding the Help Screens Finding the Help Screens Finding the Help Screens _______ ___ ____ _______ _______ ___ ____ _______ _______ ___ ____ _______
When a program comes up, a help message will appear on the screen
or information explaining how to get help.
Getting Out of the Programs Getting Out of the Programs Getting Out of the Programs _______ ___ __ ___ ________ _______ ___ __ ___ ________ _______ ___ __ ___ ________
A number of the programs terminate after completing their task or
function. For those that don't, press ESC or CTRL C to exit.
DIRECTORY MASTER MAIN MENU DIRECTORY MASTER MAIN MENU DIRECTORY MASTER MAIN MENU _________ ______ ____ ____ _________ ______ ____ ____ _________ ______ ____ ____
This is the DM Main Menu Screen. The following is a brief
description of each feature on the screen, followed by a text
F1 Help - Displays Help Screen No. 1. Press Esc to exit help. F1 Help F1 Help
To display Help Screens 2 and 3, continue to press F1. See lower
right hand screen of DM Main Menu for F1 reminder. (See "More
Help", page __).
Marking and Unmarking Files Marking and Unmarking Files Marking and Unmarking Files _______ ___ _________ _____ _______ ___ _________ _____ _______ ___ _________ _____
The following right and left cursor keypad arrows are used to
mark and unmark files:
-> Marks File CTRL -> Marks All Files
<- Unmarks File CTRL <- Unmarks All Files
The following is a list of DM Commands. These commands are not
listed as they appear on the above screen but rather in the order
of most frequent usage.
Commands for Single Files Only Commands for Single Files Only Commands for Single Files Only ________ ___ ______ _____ ____ ________ ___ ______ _____ ____ ________ ___ ______ _____ ____
C - Copy File - Copies only the file at the pointer to a new name C - Copy File C - Copy File
in the same directory or to another disk and subdirectory. (See
"Copy a File," pages 17-18.)
D - Delete File - Deletes only the file at the pointer. (See D - Delete File D - Delete File
"Delete a File," page 18.)
M - Move File - Moves only the file at the pointer. (See "Moving M - Move File M - Move File
Files," page 18.)
G - Goto FileName - User may search directory for specific file G - Goto FileName G - Goto FileName
by typing the filename. Will search on partial name match. (See
"Goto Filename," page 22.)
V - View File - Displays the contents of the file at the pointer, V - View File V - View File
in ASCII text. (See "View a Data File," page 20.)
E - Edit File - DM is set up to run the program TEDIT which is E - Edit File E - Edit File
included in the package, however you may setup DM to run your
favorite editor to modify any text or document file (See "Edit a
Data File," page 20 or TEDIT, pages ______).
R - Rename File - User may type in a new filename. (See "Renaming R - Rename File R - Rename File
Files," page 19.)
T - Change Date - User may type in a new date for files or press T - Change Date T - Change Date
F2 for today's date. (See "Changing Dates," page 20.)
A - Change Attributes - Changes attributes of the file at the A - Change Attributes A - Change Attributes
pointer. (See "About Attributes," pages 32-33.)
P - Patch File - Setup DM to run your favorite "patch" program to P - Patch File P - Patch File
modify a file (See "Patch a File," page 20 and WARNING, page .) WARNING WARNING
Commands for All Marked Files Commands for All Marked Files Commands for All Marked Files ________ ___ ___ ______ _____ ________ ___ ___ ______ _____ ________ ___ ___ ______ _____
Alt-C - Copy Files - Copies marked (highlighted) files to the Alt-C - Copy Files Alt-C - Copy Files
specified path. (See "Copy Many Files at Once," page 18.)
Alt-D - Delete Files - Deletes all marked files. (See "Delete Alt-D - Delete Files Alt-D - Delete Files
Many Files at Once," page 18.)
Alt-M - Move Files - Moves all marked files to the specified path Alt-M - Move Files Alt-M - Move Files
(See "Moving Files," page 18.)
Alt-A - Change Attributes - Changes the attributes of all marked Alt-A - Change Attributes Alt-A - Change Attributes
files. (See "Changing Attributes," and "Warning" page 33.) Warning Warning _______ _______ _______
Commands Affecting Groups of Files Commands Affecting Groups of Files Commands Affecting Groups of Files ________ _________ ______ __ _____ ________ _________ ______ __ _____ ________ _________ ______ __ _____
L - Re-read Directory - Reads the current disk. Useful for L - Re-read Directory L - Re-read Directory
quickly reading a new disk when inserted in the floppy drive, or
re-listing the current directory of the hard disk after adding
new files. (See "Inserting a New Disk in the Floppy Drive," page
22.)
S - Change Sort Order - Changes the order in which the directory S - Change Sort Order S - Change Sort Order
is sorted. (See "Sorting the Directory," page 19.)
W - Wildcard Mark - User selects and simultaneously marks several W - Wildcard Mark W - Wildcard Mark
files at once by using wildcards. (See "Wildcard Mark," page 24.)
FOR NEW USERS: MS-DOS FUNCTIONS USED BY DM FOR NEW USERS: MS-DOS FUNCTIONS USED BY DM FOR NEW USERS: MS-DOS FUNCTIONS USED BY DM ___ ___ ______ ______ _________ ____ __ __ ___ ___ ______ ______ _________ ____ __ __ ___ ___ ______ ______ _________ ____ __ __
This section is for the novice and provides an introduction to
MS-DOS functions and commands that relate directly to DM.
If you are familiar with DOS you may wish to skip this section
and go directly to page 16 "Using DM". Consult your MS-DOS
manual for a more in-depth explanation of DOS functions, or
commands. Throughout this manual, you will be asked to press the
"Enter" key. On some keyboards, it may be called the "Return"
key, and on others it is simply marked with a "<--+." Regardless
of how it is labeled, you want to press the key that gives you
the equivalent of a carrier return. Also, throughout the manual
we refer to the "prompt" as C: or A:. The prompt on your computer
may appear as C> or A> or variations thereof. All commands
introduced in this section are executed while at the DOS command
line. If the prompt is on the screen, you are at DOS. (See
Displaying Current Directory at Prompt, page __).
Booting the System Booting the System Booting the System _______ ___ ______ _______ ___ ______ _______ ___ ______
Read warning above. Your DOS disk should be in Drive A. Put a
blank disk in drive B. The "A:" prompt should appear on the
screen. If it doesn't, bring it up. Type: FORMAT B: This FORMAT B: FORMAT B:
specifies that the "FORMAT" program should be executed for the
disk in drive B. Press Enter, and the disk in Drive B will be
formatted.
Hard Disk Systems: Hard Disk Systems: Hard Disk Systems: ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________
Read warning above before you do anything. Then put a blank disk
in Drive A. Bring up the "C:" prompt and type: FORMAT A: Press FORMAT A: FORMAT A:
Enter, and the disk in Drive A will be formatted.
Steps for making a Backup Steps for making a Backup Steps for making a Backup _____ ___ ______ _ ______ _____ ___ ______ _ ______ _____ ___ ______ _ ______
You should always make a backup of each of your software disks.
The backup, or working copy, is for everyday use. Put the
original in a safe place. Then, if something happens to the
working copy, you can make another copy from the original.
a filename). Therefore, *.COM would mean "any file with the .COM
extension." FUN.* would mean any file with the name FUN with any
extension. *.* means "all files, all extensions."
Wildcards (? and *) may not be used in filenames. Rather, they
are only used in commands to select a group of files for moving,
deleting, copying, etc. An example of usage for wildcards is
shown below.
DEL MAIL.* (all files named MAIL would be deleted) DEL MAIL.* DEL MAIL.*
DIR TEST?.DOC (a directory will be displayed for all DIR TEST?.DOC DIR TEST?.DOC
files starting with TEST with the .DOC
extension.)
COPY *.COM A: B: (all files with the .COM extension would COPY *.COM A: B: COPY *.COM A: B:
be copied from drive A to drive B.)
ABOUT DIRECTORIES AND SUBDIRECTORIES ABOUT DIRECTORIES AND SUBDIRECTORIES ABOUT DIRECTORIES AND SUBDIRECTORIES _____ ___________ ___ ______________ _____ ___________ ___ ______________ _____ ___________ ___ ______________
A directory and a subdirectory are different names for the same
thing. A directory keeps track of your files on a disk. The
directory has information about the name, size, location, and
date of creation (or last updating) of all the files on a disk.
The root is normally referred to as the root "directory" and all
directories branching off the root are referred to as
"subdirectories".
Displaying a Directory using DOS Displaying a Directory using DOS Displaying a Directory using DOS __________ _ _________ _____ ___ __________ _ _________ _____ ___ __________ _ _________ _____ ___
"DIR" is the DOS command to display the directory of the current
designated drive. Other commands to show a directory are:
DIR B: (Shows directory of Drive B: or whatever DIR B: DIR B:
drive is specified)
DIR/P ("Page mode" causes the scrolling of directory DIR/P DIR/P
to stop when the screen is filled.
DIR/W ("Wide Display" shows directory of the DIR/W DIR/W
current drive in several columns across
the screen. Only filenames are displayed.)
DM's main purpose is to help keep track of directories better
than is possible with DOS alone. You probably won't need to use
the DOS directory display commands often after you learn DM. (See
also CT DOS Toolbox Program "D", pages ____ - ____).
(Refer to the section entitled "Installing the Computer Tyme DOS
Toolbox", pages __ - __).
Calling up the Directory Master Program Calling up the Directory Master Program Calling up the Directory Master Program _______ __ ___ _________ ______ _______ _______ __ ___ _________ ______ _______ _______ __ ___ _________ ______ _______
Dual Floppy Systems: Put your MS-DOS diskette in Drive A, and Dual Floppy Systems: Dual Floppy Systems: ____ ______ ________ ____ ______ ________ ____ ______ ________
turn on the system. When "A:" appears, insert the DM disk in
Drive A. Type "DM" and press the Enter key. This calls up the
DM program.
Hard Disk Systems: Just type "DM". (See above section entitled Hard Disk Systems: Hard Disk Systems: ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________
"The Path Command" for important information.)
When Directory Master comes up, three windows will appear. The
left-hand window is the File Display Window. The names of the
files in the current directory will be displayed in alphabetical
order. The upper right window is the Status Window. It shows
which directory is being read, the size of the files, and other
statistical information. The lower right window is the Popup
Help Window for DM commands.
Finding the Help Screens Finding the Help Screens Finding the Help Screens _______ ___ ____ _______ _______ ___ ____ _______ _______ ___ ____ _______
Dm uses two kinds of Help screens. One is full screen help (F1),
and the other is a popup help screen (lower right screen) which
pops up each time you use a DM command. Press the F1 key once to
display the first full screen help, then press it again to get
the second help screen, and so on.
Getting Out of the Program Getting Out of the Program Getting Out of the Program _______ ___ __ ___ _______ _______ ___ __ ___ _______ _______ ___ __ ___ _______
Press the Q key (Quit DM) to escape the program and return to MS-
DOS. You may also press the Escape key (Esc) twice to exit DM.
Scanning the Directory Scanning the Directory Scanning the Directory ________ ___ _________ ________ ___ _________ ________ ___ _________
You may scan the list of filenames in the File Window using the
page up (Pg Up) and page down (Pg Dn) keys, and the Home and End
keys. Ctrl Home takes you to the top of the list and Ctrl End
takes you to the bottom. The up arrow and down arrow keys move
If you want to copy, move or delete several files at once, you
must "mark" the files first. This tells the computer which files
you want to copy, move or delete.
To mark a file, position the pointer next to that file and press
the right arrow -> key. The name of the file will be highlighted
to indicate that it has been "marked." Press the left arrow <-
key to un-mark a file. You may mark as many files as you wish.
Ctrl -> marks all files in the current directory, and Ctrl <- un-
marks all files.
Caution: If you want to copy, move or delete a single file do not
mark the file, just position the pointer in front of the filename
and type the desired command. Reason: If you mark a single file
the pointer will move down to the next filename. If you then type
a command for a single file such as "C", it will copy the file
below the one highlighted.
Copy a File Copy a File Copy a File ____ _ ____ ____ _ ____ ____ _ ____
If you want to copy a file, use the up arrow and down arrow keys
to position the pointer next to the file to be copied. Then
press the C key. The message "Press down arrow to copy filename
to another filename. To Path:" will appear. Pressing down arrow
allows you to copy the file to the same or another filename
within the same subdirectory. Typing in the pathname at the above
message copies the file to a new subdirectory (path). Type the
name of the drive and subdirectory that the file is to be copied
to, then press the Enter key. The file will be copied.
(New Users: See "Paths and Pathnames," page 13.)
Dual Floppy Systems: If the file being copied is on the disk in Dual Floppy Systems: Dual Floppy Systems: ____ ______ ________ ____ ______ ________ ____ ______ ________
Drive A, and you want to copy it to the disk in drive B, then
type "B:" when "To Path" appears. You must have a formatted disk
in Drive B.
Hard Disk Systems: If you are copying from a disk in Drive A to Hard Disk Systems: Hard Disk Systems: ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________ ____ ____ ________
the hard disk, then type "C:" and the subdirectory name when "To
Path:" appears. If you are copying from the hard disk to a disk
in Drive A, then type "A:" when "To Path" appears. You must have
a formatted disk in drive A. When you specify only the drive name
such as C:, the file will be copied to the "current directory" on
Copy All Marked Files Copy All Marked Files Copy All Marked Files ____ ___ ______ _____ ____ ___ ______ _____ ____ ___ ______ _____
Mark all files that you want to copy, then press the Alt C keys
simultaneously. The message "Copy Marked Files. To Path:" will
appear. Type the name of the path to which the files should be
copied. Press the Enter key. All marked files will be copied to
the specified path. The following conventions should be used to
type the path. (See "Paths and Pathnames," page __).
A: = Drive A (usually floppy drive) A: A:
B: = Drive B (usually floppy drive) B: B:
C: = Drive C (hard drive) C: C:
C:\ = Drive C (root directory of hard drive) C:\ C:\
C:\NAME = Subdirectories of Drive C (NAME is the name of C:\NAME C:\NAME
subdirectory)
(New Users see "About Directories and Subdirectories" pgs. 12-15)
Move a File Move a File Move a File ____ _ ____ ____ _ ____ ____ _ ____
If you want to move a file, use the up arrow and down arrow keys
to position the pointer next to the file to be moved. Then press
the M key. The message "To Path:" will appear. Typing in the
pathname at the above message copies the file to a new
subdirectory (path). Type the name of the drive and subdirectory
that the file is to be moved to, then press the Enter key. The
file will be moved.
Move all Marked Files Move all Marked Files Move all Marked Files ____ ___ ______ _____ ____ ___ ______ _____ ____ ___ ______ _____
You may want to move files from the root directory to a sub-
directory or vice versa, or from subdirectory to subdirectory.
Mark the files to be moved, then press the Alt and M keys. The
message "Move Marked Files. To Path:" will appear. Type in the
name of the path (as described above) and press the Enter key.
The files will be "moved," which means they will be copied to the
directory you specified and deleted from the current directory.
Copying or Moving More Files to the Same Path Copying or Moving More Files to the Same Path Copying or Moving More Files to the Same Path _______ __ ______ ____ _____ __ ___ ____ ____ _______ __ ______ ____ _____ __ ___ ____ ____ _______ __ ______ ____ _____ __ ___ ____ ____
Suppose you have just copied a group of files, and you want to
immediately copy more files to the same path. DM has a feature
that allows you to copy files to the same path without having to
type the pathname each time. This is helpful if you are making
backups from the hard disk onto several floppy disks.
If you have already copied a group of files, and want to copy
more files to the same path, mark the files and press Alt C.
When the message "To Path:" appears, simply press the Enter key.
The files will be copied to the path you specified the last time
Delete a File Delete a File Delete a File ______ _ ____ ______ _ ____ ______ _ ____
To delete a file, use the up arrow and down arrow keys to
position the pointer next to the file you want to delete. Then
press the D key. The message "Delete (filename)? (Y/N)" will
appear. Press Y for yes and the file will be deleted.
Delete All Marked Files Delete All Marked Files Delete All Marked Files ______ ___ ______ _____ ______ ___ ______ _____ ______ ___ ______ _____
Mark all the files that you want to delete, then press the Alt
and D keys. "Ready to Delete Marked Files? (Y/N)" will appear.
Type "Y" for yes. All marked files will be deleted.
DM's QUICK AND EASY FEATURES DM's QUICK AND EASY FEATURES DM's QUICK AND EASY FEATURES ____ _____ ___ ____ ________ ____ _____ ___ ____ ________ ____ _____ ___ ____ ________
Sorting the Directory Sorting the Directory Sorting the Directory _______ ___ _________ _______ ___ _________ _______ ___ _________
The order in which the directory is displayed is shown as "Sort:"
in the upper right window. If you want the directory listed in
some other order, press the S key. Five choices appear.
1) Name - Type 1) or "N" to sort alphabetically by
filename. This is the default sort order,
which means files are automatically sorted
this way unless you change it.
2) Ext - Type 2) or "E" to sort by extension. This is
helpful if you want all the files with the
same extension to appear together.
3) Date - Type 3) or "D" to sort chronologically.
4) Size - Type 4) or "S" to sort smallest to largest
R) Reverse - Type R) to reverse the sorted order.
(New Users: see "Files, Filenames and Extensions," page 11.)
choose V (Set VIEW Program). The message "Input the Command for
your favorite VIEW program" will appear. Type in the name of
your program, (and its path, if necessary), same as if were being
executed from DOS. (Examples: NW1 or C:\NW\NW1). NW1 C:\NW\NW1 NW1 C:\NW\NW1
To view a file, position pointer next to a text or document file
and press "V". Program files (those with .COM, .EXE or .BAT
extensions), data base files and spreadsheet data files will
probably be unrecognizable. You may not revise text using View.
Edit a Text File Edit a Text File Edit a Text File ____ _ ____ ____ ____ _ ____ ____ ____ _ ____ ____
If you want to modify a text file you can use TEDIT, included in
this package, or set up DM to run your favorite EDIT program on a
selected file. The program must be installed in the same
directory as DM or its path must be specified during the setup
routine. To set up your EDIT program, choose X (Extra Functions)
and then choose E (Set EDIT Program). The message "Input the
Command for your favorite EDITOR program" will appear. Type in
the name of your program, (and its path, if necessary), same as
if were being executed from DOS. (Examples: TEdit or C:\NW\Edit). TEdit C:\NW\Edit TEdit C:\NW\Edit
To edit a file, position arrow at text file and press "E". To
save, press "CTRL KS". To save and quit press "CTRL KD". To quit
without saving, press "CTRL KQ". Use caution in editing files. Do Use caution in editing files. Do Use caution in editing files. Do ___ _______ __ _______ ______ __ ___ _______ __ _______ ______ __ ___ _______ __ _______ ______ __
not attempt to edit files other than text or document files. To not attempt to edit files other than text or document files. To not attempt to edit files other than text or document files. To ___ _______ __ ____ _____ _____ ____ ____ __ ________ ______ __ ___ _______ __ ____ _____ _____ ____ ____ __ ________ ______ __ ___ _______ __ ____ _____ _____ ____ ____ __ ________ ______ __
do so could result in damage to program or system files. do so could result in damage to program or system files. do so could result in damage to program or system files. __ __ _____ ______ __ ______ __ _______ __ ______ ______ __ __ _____ ______ __ ______ __ _______ __ ______ ______ __ __ _____ ______ __ ______ __ _______ __ ______ ______
Patch a File Patch a File Patch a File _____ _ ____ _____ _ ____ _____ _ ____
For advanced users only. If you want to patch a file you can set For advanced users only. For advanced users only. ___ ________ _____ _____ ___ ________ _____ _____ ___ ________ _____ _____
up DM to run your favorite PATCH program on a selected file. The
program must be installed in the same directory as DM or its path
must be specified during the setup routine. To set up your PATCH
program, choose X (Extra Functions) and then choose P (Set PATCH
Program). The message "Input the Command for your favorite FILE
PATCH program" will appear. You may replace the name of the
existing program or type in another program name (and its path,
if necessary), same as if were being executed from DOS.
(Examples: Patch or C:\UTIL\Patch) Patch C:\UTIL\Patch Patch C:\UTIL\Patch
To patch a file, position pointer at desired file and press "P".
Patch allows you to change programs in either ASCII or HEX.
Do not attempt to patch a file unless you know what you are Do not attempt to patch a file unless you know what you are Do not attempt to patch a file unless you know what you are __ ___ _______ __ _____ _ ____ ______ ___ ____ ____ ___ ___ __ ___ _______ __ _____ _ ____ ______ ___ ____ ____ ___ ___ __ ___ _______ __ _____ _ ____ ______ ___ ____ ____ ___ ___
doing, you could damage a program or system file. doing, you could damage a program or system file. doing, you could damage a program or system file. ______ ___ _____ ______ _ _______ __ ______ _____ ______ ___ _____ ______ _ _______ __ ______ _____ ______ ___ _____ ______ _ _______ __ ______ _____
Change File Date Change File Date Change File Date ______ ____ ____ ______ ____ ____ ______ ____ ____
Position the pointer at the file to be changed and press the T
(Change Date) key to change the date. If you want today's date,
press the F2 key. (Note: for F2 to insert correct date, make sure
your clock calendar is set correctly). If you want the date of
the file directly above the one you're working on, press the F3
key. You may move up and down the list, changing the date on any
Disk Statistics - The Status Window Disk Statistics - The Status Window Disk Statistics - The Status Window ____ __________ ___ ______ ______ ____ __________ ___ ______ ______ ____ __________ ___ ______ ______
Disk statistics for the current drive are in the Status Window.
The "Size of Files" and "Free Space" figures are shown in "k."
One "k" equals 1024 characters. Therefore, 20k would mean 20,480
characters. Just below "Path", the "Size" of the file currently
at the pointer is shown in actual number of characters (bytes).
The figure displayed under the "Total" column entitled "Size of
Files", shows the total "k" used by all files in the current
subdirectory. The same figure under the "Marked" column shows the
number of "k" of all marked files. Note: This figure is the Note: Note:
actual amount of space required on a floppy if you are copying
the marked files to a floppy disk. The "Marked" figure may
differ from the "Total" figure when files are marked because a
hard disk requires a minimum of 2k clusters for each file, while
a floppy disk requires a minimum of only 1k clusters.
"Number of Files" under the "Total" column represents the actual
number of files in the subdirectory. The same figure under
"Marked" represents the total number of files currently marked.
"Size:" shows the actual number of characters in the file
currently indicated by the pointer. "Free:" shows the amount of
space, in "k", still available on the current disk.
Determining Free Space on a Disk Determining Free Space on a Disk Determining Free Space on a Disk ___________ ____ _____ __ _ ____ ___________ ____ _____ __ _ ____ ___________ ____ _____ __ _ ____
If you want to know the amount of free space on a disk, press the
F (Freespace) key. The message "Disk Statistics for Drive" will
appear. Type in the name of the desired drive (A, B, or C), and
statistics for the disk in that drive will be displayed. For
example, a disk in drive A might read:
Total: 354k Cluster Size: 1024
Free: 120k Tot Clusters: 354
Used: 234k Percent Free: 33.8%
The "Total" shows the capacity of the disk. When a file is
created, space for it is allocated in chunks, called "clusters."
Therefore, the "Cluster Size" is the minimum amount of space that
may be taken up by a file. (If the cluster size is 1024 bytes,
then a file with only 500 bytes will still be considered to take
up 1024 bytes, or one cluster.) The Freespace command (F) is
very helpful when you need to make sure there is adequate room on
a disk intended to receive copied files.
MOVING AROUND IN DM MOVING AROUND IN DM MOVING AROUND IN DM ______ ______ __ __ ______ ______ __ __ ______ ______ __ __
directly to a specific file using the Goto Filename feature.
Press the G key, then type in the name of the desired file. Press
Enter, and the pointer will move to that filename.
Inserting a New Disk in the Floppy Drive Inserting a New Disk in the Floppy Drive Inserting a New Disk in the Floppy Drive _________ _ ___ ____ __ ___ ______ _____ _________ _ ___ ____ __ ___ ______ _____ _________ _ ___ ____ __ ___ ______ _____
If you change the disk in your floppy drive, let the computer
know that there's a different disk in the drive. Press the L key
(Re-read Directory) to display the directory of the new disk.
Changing Disk Drives Changing Disk Drives Changing Disk Drives ________ ____ ______ ________ ____ ______ ________ ____ ______
The name of the current designated drive is in the Status Window,
shown as "Path:". If you want to scan the files on another disk
drive, press the F5 (Change Disk) key. Type in the name of the
desired disk drive (such as A, B, or C). The new directory will
be displayed in the File Window.
Changing the Path Changing the Path Changing the Path ________ ___ ____ ________ ___ ____ ________ ___ ____
If you want to display the files in a subdirectory, then you have
to change the path. This is similar to changing the disk drive
(see above). Press the F6 (Change Path) key. This message will
which has the .BAK extension." All .BAK files will be marked
and made ready for deletion. (New Users: see "Wildcards," pages
11-12.)
Reverse All Marks Reverse All Marks Reverse All Marks _______ ___ _____ _______ ___ _____ _______ ___ _____
The "Reverse all Marks" feature marks (highlights) all files that
are not marked, and un-marks all files that are marked. You can
use this feature if you want to copy, move or delete all except a
few files. First, mark (highlight) only the files you don't want _____
to copy, move or delete. Then press the X key (Extra Functions),
and choose option R (Reverse all Marks). You can use a
combination of the "Wildcard Mark" and the "Reverse all Marks"
features. Suppose you wanted to delete all files except those
with the .COM extension. First, you would use the wildcard mark
to mark .COM files, then reverse the marks. Then all non-.COM
files would be marked, ready for deleting.
Changing Colors on the Screen Changing Colors on the Screen Changing Colors on the Screen ________ ______ __ ___ ______ ________ ______ __ ___ ______ ________ ______ __ ___ ______
If you have a color monitor, you may change DM's colors. Press
the X (Extra Functions) key, then choose option C (Set Colors).
The Color Menu will appear:
1 Turn Color Off
2 Background Color 3 Border Color
4 HiVideo Color 5 LoVideo Color
Esc Exit
DM comes up automatically in color on a color monitor. You can
change the colors of the background, the border, the bold or
highlighted text (HiVideo), or the regular text (LoVideo). You
may choose between 15 different colors. When you have the colors
the way you want them, press the Esc key to exit to the Extra
Functions menu, then type "S" to save your new configuration to
disk. Saving the configuration insures that the program will
always come up with your new colors on the screen.
EXECUTING DOS COMMANDS AND RUNNING PROGRAMS EXECUTING DOS COMMANDS AND RUNNING PROGRAMS EXECUTING DOS COMMANDS AND RUNNING PROGRAMS _________ ___ ________ ___ _______ ________ _________ ___ ________ ___ _______ ________ _________ ___ ________ ___ _______ ________
New Users: (See "About The Command Line," pages 14-15.)
Execute a DOS Command Execute a DOS Command Execute a DOS Command _______ _ ___ _______ _______ _ ___ _______ _______ _ ___ _______
You may execute any DOS command directly from DM. Press the F4
(DOS Command) key, and then type the desired command, just as you
would from DOS. Press Enter, and the command will be executed.
When it is finished, press any key to return to DM, exactly where
you left off. Note: For this feature to work, you must have the
COMMAND.COM file on your hard disk or the disk that was used to
boot the system.
Execute a File Execute a File Execute a File _______ _ ____ _______ _ ____ _______ _ ____
Place the pointer next to the FORMAT file, and press F3. The
following message will appear:
___k Memory Available.
Type Text Into Command Line.
FORMAT _ FORMAT _ FORMAT _
You will have to type A: at the cursor to indicate that you want A: A:
the disk in drive A formatted, then press ENTER. The line "___k
Memory Available" tells you how much resident memory (RAM), in
"k," is available to execute the file at the pointer. If the
file you've picked is larger than the available memory, you can't
execute it. The amount of memory available depends on what kind
of computer you have. DM takes up about 100k of memory, so if
your computer only has 128k of RAM, don't plan on being able to
execute anything except the smallest of files. Computers with
256k may have some difficulty executing large files. Those with
512k or 640k shouldn't have any trouble at all.
THE PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS THE PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS THE PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS ___ ____________ ________ ____ ___ ____________ ________ ____ ___ ____________ ________ ____
You may custom program up to 30 key combinations to do special
tasks. You can program these keys to execute any program, DOS
command or batch file. These keys can be programmed so that you
can position the pointer next to a file, press the Function Key
combination, and run the appropriate program on that file. The 30
keys which may be programmed are the Alternate Function keys (Alt
F1-F10), the Control Function keys (Ctrl F1-F10) and the Shift
For help, press the "Tab" key to view the default Programmable
Function Key Settings. For information on reprogamming the
Keys, go to Help Screen No. 2 by pressing F1 twice. To begin
reprogramming press F8 and choose 1) Change Alt Function Keys; 2)
Change Ctrl Function Keys or 3) Change Shft Function Keys.
Programmable Function Keys allow you to write a command to tell
the computer what to do when that key combination is pressed.
You will write commands using regular DOS syntax for the command
line. (See "About the Command Line," pages 14-15.) At the same
time you write a DOS command for the key combination, (Alt-F1)
for instance, you will also need to write the "help text." This
will appear on the screen entitled "Programmable Function Key
Settings" so that you will remember what the key does.
You may want to program a key combination to execute a file that
takes up a lot of memory. Since DM takes up about 100k of RAM,
be sure that your computer has enough memory to execute your
commands. (See "Executing a File," page 25.)
In the examples below, we will assume that you have a hard disk
computer with at least 512k of RAM. Here are a couple of uses
for the Programmable Function Keys. The DOS commands and help
text are included.
Command Help Text Explanation/Use Command Help Text Explanation/Use Command Help Text Explanation/Use _______ ____ ____ _______________ _______ ____ ____ _______________ _______ ____ ____ _______________
FORMAT A: Format Formats a disk in drive A. This is
helpful if you have files marked to
be copied to a floppy disk, and have
forgotten to format a disk.
DIR A:/P Dir A: Reads the directory of the disk in
drive A, pausing when the screen is
filled.
For practice, let's program Function Keys for the two above
examples. Press the F8 (Edit Commands) key. You will be asked
to pick an option:
1 Change Alt Function Keys
2 Change Ctrl Function Keys
3 Change Shft Function Keys
4 Change AutoRun Commands
Don't choose option 4 now. Instructions for the Autorun Key come
later. For this practice session, let's program the Alt F1 and
Alt F2 keys. Therefore, choose Option 1, "Change Alt Function
Keys." The following display will appear in the File Window.
Command Help Text Explanation/Use Command Help Text Explanation/Use Command Help Text Explanation/Use _______ ____ ____ _______________ _______ ____ ____ _______________ _______ ____ ____ _______________
TREE {A} List Tree Executes the Tree program, which
displays all the directories and
subdirectories on the disk in a
"tree" structure. Pauses before Pauses before Pauses before ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
returning to DM. returning to DM. returning to DM. _________ __ ___ _________ __ ___ _________ __ ___
CHKDSK {A} Chkdsk Tells how much space is used up on
the disk, and and how much memory
is free. Pauses before return- Pauses before return- Pauses before return- ______ ______ _______ ______ ______ _______ ______ ______ _______
ing to DM. ing to DM. ing to DM. ___ __ ___ ___ __ ___ ___ __ ___
BASIC {F} Basic Executes the Basic program and
loads the data file next to the loads the data file next to the loads the data file next to the _____ ___ ____ ____ ____ __ ___ _____ ___ ____ ____ ____ __ ___ _____ ___ ____ ____ ____ __ ___
processor, and loads the data loads the data loads the data _____ ___ ____ _____ ___ ____ _____ ___ ____
file next to the pointer. file next to the pointer. file next to the pointer. ____ ____ __ ___ ________ ____ ____ __ ___ ________ ____ ____ __ ___ ________
To continue the practice programming session, the above four com-
mands and help text could be entered for the Alt F3, Alt F4, Alt
F5, and Alt F6 keys on the Edit Commands (F8) menu. Press F8 and
choose Option 1.
================================
| Esc to Exit Command Line: 2 Esc 2 Esc 2
|
| Alt F1 ......Format Alt F1 Alt F1
| FORMAT A:
| Alt F2 ......Dir A: Alt F2 Alt F2
| DIR A:/P
| Alt F3 ......List Tree Alt F3 Alt F3
| TREE {A}
| Alt F4 ......Chkdsk Alt F4 Alt F4
| CHKDSK {A}
| Alt F5 ......Basic Alt F5 Alt F5
| BASIC {F}
| Alt F6 ......WORDSTAR Alt F6 Alt F6
| WS {F}
There are many other possibilities for the Programmable Function
Keys. Decide what tasks you would like your keys to do. It
might help to make a chart like the ones above. Then enter your
commands and help text as shown in the examples.
If you are going to be using software in one directory and files
in another, you will need to specify the drive and path in your
DOS commands. They were omitted from the examples given above
for the sake of simplicity. The above commands with pathnames
It is recommended that you keep your software in the root direc-
tory if you plan to execute it with the Function Keys.
When you're finished, press the Esc key. Then test your newly
programmed function keys. You may need to go back and fine tune
some of your commands.
Saving Your Programming Saving Your Programming Saving Your Programming ______ ____ ___________ ______ ____ ___________ ______ ____ ___________
When you are happy with the way the keys work, then you are ready
to "save" the changes. If you don't save them, they won't be
there next time you use DM. However, once they're saved, they
can't be accidentally changed until you "save" something new.
To save your Custom Programmed Function Keys, press the X (Extra
Functions) key. Choose the option S (Save Configuration). Your
changes will be saved to disk.
Limitations of the Programmable Function Keys Limitations of the Programmable Function Keys Limitations of the Programmable Function Keys ___________ __ ___ ____________ ________ ____ ___________ __ ___ ____________ ________ ____ ___________ __ ___ ____________ ________ ____
Since DM takes up about 100k of memory, it uses up space that
would ordinarily be used to execute your program. It is not
recommended that you use DM to execute files for everyday use.
In other words, you should execute your programs directly from
DOS to work on your database files, spreadsheet files, or word
processor files. The purpose of executing a file directly from
DM is to look at a file to see what's in it, not to work on it.
DM can only execute DOS commands as they would be entered on the
command line. If you can't do something from the DOS command
line, you can't do it from DM.
Some software programs are written with internal limitations that
make them unsuitable for loading with data files directly from
DM. DM can't make the function keys to do something with your
software that your software won't do in the first place.
Remember the test: If you can't do it from the DOS command line, If you can't do it from the DOS command line, If you can't do it from the DOS command line, __ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _______ _____ __ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _______ _____ __ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _______ _____
you can't do it from DM. you can't do it from DM. you can't do it from DM. ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___
THE AUTORUN KEY THE AUTORUN KEY THE AUTORUN KEY ___ _______ ___ ___ _______ ___ ___ _______ ___
Just like the Programmable Function Keys, the AutoRun (F2) Key
has the capability of executing a program or a DOS command on a
selected file in one keystroke.
The AutoRun Key is different from the Programmable Function Keys.
You can use the same key to run any number of programs, or
execute any number of DOS commands. You only have to remember
Suppose you have the WORDSTAR word processor. It makes backup
files with the extension .BAK. If you don't want to to keep
backup copies set up the command:
BAK=DEL {F}
If you positioned the pointer at a file named LETTER.BAK and
pressed (F2), LETTER.BAK would be deleted.
Suppose you set up the command COM={F}. What would happen if you
placed the pointer next to a file called PACKMAN.COM and pressed
F2? That's right, PACKMAN would run.
Remember the test that you learned while programming the Function
Keys? The rule is: If you can't do it from the DOS command line, If you can't do it from the DOS command line, If you can't do it from the DOS command line, __ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _______ _____ __ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _______ _____ __ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _______ _____
you can't do it from DM. Test your commands directly from DOS, you can't do it from DM. you can't do it from DM. ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___ ___ _____ __ __ ____ ___
so that you will be sure that they work.
When you have tested all your commands, and have written them in
the "Extension=DOS command" format, you are ready to enter them
into DM.
For practice, let's enter the three examples given above.
Warning: Do not use this unless you fully understand attributes Warning: Do not use this unless you fully understand attributes Warning: Do not use this unless you fully understand attributes ________ __ ___ ___ ____ ______ ___ _____ __________ __________ ________ __ ___ ___ ____ ______ ___ _____ __________ __________ ________ __ ___ ___ ____ ______ ___ _____ __________ __________
and have a reason to change one. and have a reason to change one. and have a reason to change one. ___ ____ _ ______ __ ______ ____ ___ ____ _ ______ __ ______ ____ ___ ____ _ ______ __ ______ ____
To change an attribute, place the pointer next to the file to be
changed and press A (Change Attribute). The following screen
floppy drives A: or B:. If you only have one hard disk just type
C. If you have several hard drives or logical drive partitions,
you might type CDEF. Pick Directory will then create the PD.PIC
file and display the graphic tree. Once in the graphic tree you
can move around using your arrow keys.
As you move through the graphic tree, you'll notice an
alphabetical listing on the right side of the screen that tracks
the directory you're in. Pressing the TAB key moves you to the
alphabetical list. Use the up arrow and down arrow allows you to
move through the list. While moving alphabetically, the graphic
tree shows you where you are. To return to the graphics tree
press TAB again. Also, above the sorted list is the position
meter. This meter lets you know where you are in relation to all
the other directories in your computer.
If the directory or drive you are on is not in the PD.PIC file,
then the one directory at a time mode will be selected.
The One Directory at at Time Mode The One Directory at at Time Mode The One Directory at at Time Mode ___ ___ _________ __ __ ____ ____ ___ ___ _________ __ __ ____ ____ ___ ___ _________ __ __ ____ ____
Pick Directory's other mode is the one directory at a time mode.
In this mode, only the directories that are accessable from the
current directory are listed. You choose the directory by
pressing the letter next to the directory you want. A lower case
letter will select the directory and let you choose from the list
of it's directories. Upper case selects and exits. Pressing the
CTRL key with a letter selects that drive. "\" selects the root
directory and a "-" selects the previous directory. Press ENTER
when you get to where you want to go. ESC to abort.
Even though the one directory at a time mode is not as powerful
as the graphic tree mode, it has its place. It doesn't require an
updated PD.PIC file so it provides an accurate list of
subdirectories. It works on drives that you may not want to wait
to scan, such as CD roms. And, if you are running computers
remotely over a modem, this mode works.
What Pick Directory Does What Pick Directory Does What Pick Directory Does ____ ____ _________ ____ ____ ____ _________ ____ ____ ____ _________ ____
Remember that F1 is for help in case you forget what to do. The +
and - keys allow you to move up and down in the same column
you're in. When you get to the directory you want all you have to
do is press ENTER and you're there. If you want to go back to the
original directory instead, just press ESC.
You can rename a directory by pressing the "R" key. A cursor will
appear and you just type over the old name. Press ENTER when
finished. You can also delete a whole directory by pressing the
"D" key. If the directory isn't empty, it will ask if you want to
delete it anyway. If you answer "Y" then it will delete that it will delete that it will delete that
directory and all directories branching off from it and all the directory and all directories branching off from it and all the directory and all directories branching off from it and all the
files in them. Be careful! files in them. Be careful! files in them. Be careful! __ ________ __ ________ __ ________
Removing A Directory Removing A Directory Removing A Directory ________ _ _________ ________ _ _________ ________ _ _________
If you try to remove a directory that is not empty, DoList will
ask you if you want to remove it anyway. Be careful! If you say Be careful! Be careful! __ ________ __ ________ __ ________
"yes", DoList will load its companion program "PIPEDIR" (Pipe
Directory) as a subtask and will remove the directory and all
files within it. "PIPEDIR" must be present to use this feature.
For the Experienced User For the Experienced User For the Experienced User ___ ___ ___________ ____ ___ ___ ___________ ____ ___ ___ ___________ ____
When using DOLIST in a .BAT file, if you want execution to
continue after loading DOLIST, type DOLIST <cmd>. Where <cmd> is
any DOS command you want to execute.
Dolist contains the commands @RC ON/OFF to display the return
codes from programs that it executes. This is for the advanced
user to debug use of return codes in batch files.
DoList is "Do It Yourself" Programmable DoList is "Do It Yourself" Programmable DoList is "Do It Yourself" Programmable ______ __ ___ __ _________ ____________ ______ __ ___ __ _________ ____________ ______ __ ___ __ _________ ____________
DoList requires the file DOHELP.EXE to be on an executable path.
DoHelp is loaded by DoList and reads the DOLIST.CGF
(configuration) file. This file is a text file that contains the
Programmable Function Key definitions and other defaults. DoHelp
also is loaded to provide enhanced access to several DOS
functions. This includes the commands SET, PATH, PROMPT, COMSPEC,
MD, RD. DoList will not run in the SHELL mode without DoHelp.
The Programmable Function Keys The Programmable Function Keys The Programmable Function Keys ___ ____________ ________ ____ ___ ____________ ________ ____ ___ ____________ ________ ____
Programmable function keys are set up by editing the DOLIST.CFG file.
Sample DoList Configuration File: (Semicolons begin comment
lines).
;ReturnCodes show program return codes that are non zero
ReturnCodes
;Trace is for DoList Debugging. Shows generated command lines.
;Trace
;Use AKEY if you want to add an ENTER at the end, BKEY if you don't.
DoList in the List Mode DoList in the List Mode DoList in the List Mode ______ __ ___ ____ ____ ______ __ ___ ____ ____ ______ __ ___ ____ ____
DoList Executes a Program on a List of Files DoList Executes a Program on a List of Files DoList Executes a Program on a List of Files ______ ________ _ _______ __ _ ____ __ _____ ______ ________ _ _______ __ _ ____ __ _____ ______ ________ _ _______ __ _ ____ __ _____
Want to execute a program on a LIST of files? That's what DoList
does. DoList will execute a command line and substitute text from
the standard input device in the command line.
Suppose you had a file name BAK.LST that contained the following
list of files:
NOTES.BAK
JOBS.BAK
AUTOEXEC.BAK
If you want to delete all the files in the list you type:
DOLIST DEL @L < BAK.LST or
TYPE BAK.LST|DOLIST DEL @L
DoList will then execute the following commands:
DEL NOTES.BAK
DEL JOBS.BAK
DEL AUTOEXEC.BAK
DoList reads each line from the standard input device and
executes the command for each line read. The @L causes DoList to
document where highlighted (blocked) text should be inserted and
choose the appropriate option. Delete block is self-explanatory. Delete block Delete block
Unmark removes highlighting and returns text to normal mode. Unmark Unmark
You can also mark a block by moving the cursor to the beginning
of a block and pressing F7. Then you move the cursor to the end
of the block and press F8 to highlight. Now you can delete this
block by pressing Alt-D. Or, if you want to copy the block, just
move the cursor to where you want to copy to and press Alt-C.
Alt-M will move the block.
Search allows you to search for a word or phrase and replace it Search Search ______ ______ ______
with a different word or phrase. Choose Search and a popup menu Search Search
appears. Type the word or phrase you want to search for and press
ENTER. Replace allows you to search for a word or phrase and then Replace Replace
replace it. The popup menu asks for the text you want to search
for and then asks you for the replacement text. The following
search options will appear: "ignore" means TEdit will find
matches on both upper and lower case; "words" means search for
whole words only; "backward" begins to search from the point of
cursor, backwards toward beginning of document and "no ask" will
search and replace without asking you each time whether you want
to replace a word or not. Again repeats the previous search or Again Again
search and replace.
F5 is an alternate means of search and replace. Normally the
search is forward from where you are. Selecting B allows you to
search backwards. When a match is found, Ctrl-L will allow you to
continue the search for the next match.
Pressing F6 will start search and replace. It starts just like
search but then asks you for text to substitute. Then it gives
you a few more options. The N option tells TEdit to replace all
of the matches in the file from where you are till the end.
Print allows you to print text. Print All prints the entire Print Print All Print Print All _____ _____ _____
contents of current file. Print Block Prints entire contents of a Print Block Print Block
marked block. The marked block must be in the current file. Use
Block marking command for marking block. send Formfeed allows you send Formfeed send Formfeed
to force a pagebreak. Simply insert a formfeed character in the
text at beginning and end of text needing to be printed on a
separate page. The formfeed character is "CTRL P" followed by
"CTRL L". Set Left margin specifies the number of blank spaces to Set Left margin Set Left margin
be used as a left margin. Set Page size specifies the number of Set Page size Set Page size
lines to be printed on each page.
Editing Editing Editing _______ _______ _______
Add line is simple to use and self-explanatory as is Delete line; Add line Delete line; Add line Delete line;
delete to End of line; Insert line; Join line; Split line and delete to End of line; Insert line; Join line; Split line and delete to End of line; Insert line; Join line; Split line and
