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GENERATIONS (TM)
Copyrighted 1991 by Competitive Edge Software all rights reserved.
What is GENERATIONS?
Simply put it's a DOS utility that gives you some extended memory,
and we do mean you, not your computer.
Here's what we mean; how many times have you needed to modify a
file, document or program, but before you started to make your
changes you wanted to copy the original file to an alias name.
This process works fine if you only do this once in awhile.
The problem is, if you're like most of us you tend to do this
frequently, to several different files and over time the alias
names and their contents are forgotten and/or mistakenly deleted.
Well this is where GENERATIONS comes in. GENERATIONS takes on
the responsibility of remembering what are the alias names and
what the content is of each alias. For example, the command:
"gcopy resume.doc for-hospital-job"
This command will make a copy of the file "resume.doc", the
copied file is assigned an alias name that GENERATIONS stores.
The copied file is now considered the minus 1 generation of the
file "resume.doc". When you need to know what alias copies exist
and the content is of each alias, use the "gdir" command:
"gdir resume.doc"
Sample output from this gdir follows:
--FILE NAME-- ALIAS SIZE DATE / TIME ----COMMENT----
resume.doc 12250 2-10-91 10:18p
resume.doc(-1) #449.doc 12250 2-10-91 10:21p for-hospital-job
resume.doc(-2) #217.doc 11584 12-18-90 9:44a sent-to-agency
resume.doc(-3) #245.doc 11584 12-04-90 3:12p for-bank-position
resume.doc(-4) #121.doc 12036 11-21-90 7:33p second-draft
resume.doc(-5) #108.doc 9923 10-01-90 4:09p first-draft
The date/time is the date and time that "gcopy" created the alias
files (except for the current generation, in which case, date/time
shows the last date and time that generation 0 was modified.)
Notice that the example "gcopy" command has resulted in a new -1
version of resume.doc being created. The alias name that was formed
is #449.doc. Also, note that the comment that was entered with the
"gcopy" command is now a reminder as to the content of the -1
version of resume.doc. As you can see, the older versions are
clearly labeled as to the content of each version based on their
comments. The comment parameter on the "gcopy" command is optional,
although, for obvious reasons, highly recommended.
It is important to note that when a file reaches the maximum
number of generations to be retained, that the oldest generation
gets deleted automatically during subsequent "gcopy" processes.
The maximum number of generations retained for any file within
GENERATIONS control can be set to any value from 1 to 999. The
default that comes with GENERATIONS is 5. To change this default
use the gset command, i.e., "gset 20" changes this default to 20.
GENERATIONS works with any and all types of files. The alias
copies always contain the same suffix as the original files suffix.
As a result the alias file can function in the same manner as the
original file functions:
If you entered: gcopy dbase.exe
GEN will create a copy with
a name that looks like this: #22.exe
Then if you ever needed to
execute this copy, enter: #22
For every file that you place under the control of GENERATIONS,
there is one .gen control file created, this is where the data
is kept related to each generation of a file. The name of this
control file is gnnnnnnn.gen, where nnnnnnn is a uniquely
assigned number. This control file is always placed in the same
directory that the source file is in.
Simple Recap:
You have always known: Now you've got:
copy gcopy
dir gdir
There are other GENERATIONS
commands, although these 2
are the meat and potatoes
of GENERATIONS.
Now What Do I do?
Follow these simple steps to install, test and understand
Generations:
Installation Steps:
1. Copy all of the following 12 files to either a new directory or
to any current directory.
NAME Size Description
------------ ---- ---------------------------
GEN.EXE 65504 Generations Program
GEN-MSTR.CTL 145 Master control file
GENREAD.ME 10369 Read Me First File
GENORDER.DOC 2728 Registration Form
GCHANGE.BAT 36 Batch file
GCOPY.BAT 37 Batch File
GCOLOR.BAT 38 Batch File
GDEL.BAT 32 Batch file
GDIR.BAT 30 Batch file
GHELP.BAT 9 Batch file
GSET.BAT 33 Batch file
VENDOR.DOC 2526 Vendor Instructions
-----
81487 Total Disk Space Requirements
2. Make sure that the directory that you use is in your active
path statement.
Test Generations:
3. gcopy genread.me 1st-copy gen-readme-document
4. gcopy genread.me 2nd-copy
5. gcopy genread.me 3rd-copy
6. gdir genread.me
7. gdel genread.me all
Note: The 3 gcopy commands will result in 3 copies of this
file (genread.me) being copied to saved names. The gdir
command will tell you the names and content of these
files. The gdel command will delete all generations
of the genread.me file, that's the -1, -2 and -3
generations of your file. It does NOT delete the zero
generation of your file (genread.me).
Get Started:
8. Enter "GEN" with no parameters for a list of valid gen commands.
9. Start by entering the "gcolor" command to set your screen
colors (if you have a color monitor). Enter the "gcolor" command
without any parameters for detailed instructions.
10. Play around with the other commands until you understand their
functionality, it should only take a short time.
We recommend that you enter the following commands to complete
your orientation to GENERATIONS:
* a. gcopy
b. gcopy genorder.doc first-copy order-form
c. gdir genorder.doc
d. gcopy genorder.doc second-copy
e. gdir genorder.doc
f. gcopy genorder.doc 3rd
g. gcopy genorder.doc 4th
h. gcopy genorder.doc 5th
i. gdir genorder.doc
j. gcopy genorder.doc 6th
* k. gchange
l. gchange genorder.doc 6
m. gcopy genorder.doc 7th
n. gdir genorder.doc
* o. gdel
p. gdel genorder.doc 3
q. gdir genorder.doc
r. gdel genorder.doc all
* - These commands do not perform any function other than
to print out the description of the commands function.
11. Now your in business and can put GENERATIONS to work for you!
12. As you have most likely noticed all of the gen commands are
executed via a batch (.bat) file. The reason for this is
simply to make it a little easier for you to remember the
gen commands. In example, the command "gcopy" is easier to
get used to then the command "gen gcopy". If you prefer not
to use the supplied batch files simply enter the following
prior to every gen command: "gen ". This will come in handy
if you ever intend to stack multiple gen commands in your
own batch file, since nested bat files don't work well under
DOS.
13. GENERATIONS maintains a central file to control all of the
files that you copy via GENERATIONS. This file is named
GEN-MSTR.CTL. This file is updated every time you enter a
gcopy, gdel, gchange, gset and gcolor command. DON'T FORGET
to include this file in your backup considerations.
A gcopy to gen-mstr.ctl works just fine.
License Agreement:
GENERATIONS (TM) copyrighted 1991 by Competitive Edge Software
all rights reserved.
GENERATIONS (GEN for short) is a Shareware program. It's not free!
Continued use requires a license registration fee of $10 to $20.
Use the file GENORDER.DOC to register your copy of GENERATIONS.
Registration covers use on one PC only. Multiple copies of
Generations must be purchased for use on multiple PC's.
You are encouraged to copy and share Generations with other users.
When sharing, all files must be distributed without alteration.
Disclaimer:
Competitive Edge Software specifically disclaims any warranty,
either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
use. In no event shall Competitive Edge Software be liable for any
special, consequential, or other damages, including loss of profit
arising out of the use of this program.
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* GENERATIONS is simple to install! - 10 minutes! *
* GENERATIONS is simple to learn! - 20 minutes! *
* GENERATIONS is simple to operate! - Just type a "g" before copy *
* GENERATIONS is extremely valuable! - Only cost $10 to $20 *
* GENERATIONS is long overdue! - But it's here today! *
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Please!!! Don't forget that this is not freeware. Complete your
registration form (in genorder.doc file) and mail in your
registration fee today.
Thank You Very Much.