home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
The Original Shareware 1992
/
TheOrigSharewareV1.cdr
/
25
/
pkzf11.exe
/
PKZFIND.DOC
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1989-10-20
|
9KB
|
278 lines
PKZFIND (tm) File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89 Page 1
Table of Contents
-----------------
Topic Page
----- ----
Features ........................................... 2
Using PKZFIND ...................................... 2
Explanation of options ............................. 4
PKZFIND Messages ................................... 5
General Information ................................ 6
Software License ................................... 7
PKZFIND (tm) File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89 Page 2
Features of PKZFIND
------------------
o PKZFIND File Finder Plus works like some other "whereis" type
programs, except with an important Plus. The Plus is that PKZFIND
will not only search all the directories on your diskette or hard
disk like other "whereis" programs, but PKZFIND will search
through ZIP files too. Once PKZFIND finds the desired file,
PKZFIND can automatically change to the subdirectory where the
file was found! PKZFIND will allow you to find any file, Zipped
or not, simply and easily.
o PKZFIND will run on any MS-DOS machine running MS-DOS version 2.0
or above, and requires only 32K of free memory to run.
o PKZFIND opens files in SHARE mode, allowing for compatibility
with network software and LANs.
o PKZFIND is not copy protected.
Using PKZFIND
------------
Recursively searches subdirectories + ZIP files for specified files.
Usage: PKZFIND [options] [d:path\] file [file...]
Options are:
-b = Brief listing.
-c = Continuous listing, no query after each file.
-d = List directory names too.
-j = Jump to drive & directory where the first file is found.
-n = Do not search ZIP files.
-z = Search only ZIP files.
d:path\ = Drive and/or path to start search. The default
is the root directory of the current drive. If
just a drive letter is given, the search will
start at the root directory of that drive. A
period "." can be used to denote the current
directory.
file [file...] = List of one or more files to search for. The
wildcards * and ? can be used as part of the
filename(s). If no extension is specified, then
".*" will be assumed.
PKZFIND (tm) File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89 Page 3
The parameters to PKZFIND can be supplied in any order, and are not
case sensitive. The options can be preceded by either the "-" or
"/" (DOS switch char) characters. Multiple options can be specified
together or seperately, in any order. For example, all the
following syntax are equivalent:
pkzfind /dc d: startrek
pkzfind d: -c startrek -d
pkzfind startrek /cd d:
Sample output
-------------
Command entered: pkzfind startrek /c
PKZFIND File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89
Copyright (c) 1987 PKWARE, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PKZFIND/h for help
/GAMES/STARTREK.ZIP 43392 01-02-87 00:45:48
* STARTREK.EXE 60544 01-22-85 22:57:40
/PIC/PICTURES.ZIP:
* STARTREK.PIC 114304 01.12-86 18:08:16
/SIG/SIG0017.ZIP:
* STARTREK.BAS 14208 11-02-82 17:07:34
* STARTREK.DUM 6144 03-22-82 00:00:00
5 files found.
The files STARTREK.ZIP, STARTREK.EXE, STARTREK.PIC, STARTREK.BAS
and STARTREK.DUM were found. The last four files are indented
and preceded by a * indicating that they were found in an ZIP
file. The name of the ZIP file is listed directly before the
file. For example, the file STARTREK.EXE is in the ZIP file
STARTREK.ZIP. Both the files STARTREK.BAS and STARTREK.DUM are in
the ZIP file SIG0017.ZIP.
PKZFIND (tm) File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89 Page 4
Explanation of options
----------------------
-b When PKZFIND finds a file it will display the file's name,
size, date, and time. If the -b (brief) option is used
only the file's name will be displayed.
-c After finding a matching file, PKZFIND will display a
"More (ynj)?" prompt. Using the -c (continous listing)
option will suppress the "More (ynj)?" prompt and cause
PKZFIND to list all matching files found without stopping.
PKZFIND can be aborted at any time by pressing Ctrl C or
Ctrl Break. If DOS I/O redirection is used, this option
will default on.
Entering "y" in response to the "More (ynj)?" prompt will
cause PKZFIND to search for the next matching file.
Entering "n" will end PKZFIND. Entering "j" will cause
PKZFIND to Jump to the drive and subdirectory where the file
was found.
-d Usually, PKZFIND only searches for files. Using the -d
(directory) option will cause PKZFIND to also display
any matching directory names as well.
-j Jump to the drive and directory where the first matching
file or directory is found. This is equivalent to using
the software without the -c option, and then entering "j"
as described above.
-n The -n (no ZIP files) option is the opposite of the -z
option. Only normal files will be searched for. Files
within a ZIP file will not be found. If you know that
the desired file is not in a ZIP file, using this option
can yield better searching performance.
-z The -z (ZIP only) option will force PKZFIND to only
search ZIP files for the specified file. Files that
are not in an ZIP file will not be found. If you know
that the desired file is in a ZIP file, using this option
can yield better searching performance.
PKZFIND (tm) File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89 Page 5
PKZFIND messages
---------------
Error in ZIP: ZIP filename
There is an error in the displayed ZIP file. Searching of
the ZIP can not proceed. PKZFIND will skip over this file.
PKZFIND: Can't mix Z and D options
PKZFIND: Can't mix Z and N options
The -z (ZIP only) option can not be mixed with either
the -d (directory) or -n (no ZIP) options.
Exit Codes
----------
PKZFIND will exit with the following exit codes:
0 At least one or more matching files or directories were found.
1 No matching files of directories were found.
2 Bad or illegal parameters were specified to PKZFIND.
PKZFIND (tm) File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89 Page 6
General Information
-------------------
PKZFIND will run on any MS-DOS compatible machine running MS-DOS 2.0
or higher and requires only 32K free RAM.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
If you have any questions or comments about PKZFIND send them to
Phil Katz at:
PKWARE BBS
Glendale, Wisconsin
414-352-7176
or
Exec-PC BBS, Bob Mahoney SYSOP
Shorewood, Wisconsin
414-964-5160
or
The Sound of Music BBS, Paul Waldinger SYSOP
Oceanside, New York
516-536-5630
or
RBBS of Chicago, Loren Jones SYSOP
Chicago, Illinois
312-352-1035
PKZFIND (tm) File Finder Plus Version 1.1 10-20-89 Page 7
License
-------
Copyright 1989 PKWARE, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
You are free to use, copy and distribute PKZFIND for noncommercial use IF:
NO FEE IS CHARGED FOR USE, COPYING OR DISTRIBUTION.
IT IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY.
Clubs and user groups may charge a nominal fee (not to exceed $10)
for expenses and handling while distributing PKZFIND.
Site licenses, commercial licenses and custom versions of PKZFIND
are available. Write to the address below for more information.
PKWARE hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this software, whether
express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. PKWARE will not be liable
for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to
loss of data or any other reason, even if PKWARE or an agent of PKWARE has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall PKWARE's
liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use
software, regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the software
bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software.
If you find PKZFIND useful and convenient, a registration of $25 would be
appreciated. Send registrations to:
PKWARE, Inc.
7545 N. Port Washington Rd.
Glendale, WI 53217