The Drive Box, Directory Box and FileList box are straightfoward lists. By doubleclicking on a filename, you invoke VIEW mode. FileMaster will attempt to load the file into the proper viewer. If it is unable, it will tell you so, and give you the option to launch the file or cancel the view. The file viewer that has the currently viewed file with have it's title highlighted.
Dragging/Dropping files:
Files can be dragged to the view boxes, or to the launch button. If the file is dragged to a viewer, the file will load into the correct viewer. If you attempt to load a Text file into the Picture Viewer, FileMaster will load the file into the Text Viewer. Files can be launched with their associated application by dragging the file to the Launch button. The mouse pointer will change to a folder when dragging operation starts.
Launching Files:
Files can be launched with their associated applications in three ways. The currently selected file will be launched if you click on the Launch button, drag the file to the Launch button, or select the Launch File option from the Edit Menu.
Alternatively, executable files, PIF files and batch files can be launched by
dragging the file to the Launch button, or by selecting the file and then selecting
the Launch option.
FileMngr Button:
If you have the File Manager application (Winfile.exe) in your Windows directory, then this button will be seen. By clicking it, File Manager will be launched.
Help on Menu Option:
File Menu
- Print: Will print the current file viewed. The Viewer which is highlighted is the viewer with the current file being viewed.
- Exit: Exit the program
Edit Menu
- Copy to Clipboard: Will copy selected text or the complete picture file, depending on the file being currently viewed.
- Launch File: Launch selected file with associated application.
