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NOTE!!    The '%' sign used in SET QM= command changed to ';'

QMove V1.5 2/8/86    ***** NEW *****
- added paging and scrolling in directory list window.

QMove V1.4 1/28/86
- added critical error handler
- write to disk speeded up

QMove V1.3 1/21/86
- added environment flag to default colour display to black and white
  (see SET QM=<command> below)
- added environment flag to specify number of physical drives for use
  with dos 3.x (see SET QM=<command> below)

QMove V1.2 1/11/86
- re-designed screen to allow for better display of information
- allows for change of source directory
- implemented a re-entry procedure

QMove V1.1 1/11/86
- improved error checking
- implemented save to disk of directory info
- implemented environment variable to locate directory info files

QMove V1.0 1/1/86
First version

QMove is a full screen file relocation utility    that  operates
across drives and sub-directories.  It represents many hours of
work  and a contribution  of $5 dollars  would be  appreciated.
Vancouver, B.C. area users have the option of leaving a comment
or  suggestion in a  message to BILL  RIGLY on either  DATANET,
RBBSPOCO, SUSAN'S RBBS, SKL RBBS, or DIAL-A-FILE as alternate contribution
for the use of this program. Future changes and/or improvements
to  this program will  be uploaded to  the above BBS's.  In any
case, please feel free to share this program with others.
A $5 contribution is required if QMove is used in a commercial
environment (a voo-doo doll will be designed in your likeness if
you fail to comply).

The author can be reached through the following location:

              Claude Biron
              C/O Bill Rigly
              5432 Lanark St.
              Vancouver, B.C.
              V5P-2Y1

QMove aims to do one thing well, to provide a combined level of
convenience  and control in moving files around sub-directories
and/or    across    drives.  The  interface  has been  designed  to
convey    information as    well as  to provide  control  over  the
process  of  moving  files around,  but  at  the same  time not
presenting  an    obstacle to  easy  use.  Safeguards  have  been
incorporated to ensure that unwanted deletion of files    do  not
occur in the case of inter-device moving.  As this is the third
version  of  the  program, it  may  fall  short of  the overall
objective,  but your comments and  suggestions for improvements
will help achieve that goal.
Typing QM without parameters will display the  following  usage
description:

     Usage: QM [[d:]source] [d:]destination [option]
     , where [option] is /p to come up in pause mode.
     If [d:]destination omitted, default directory used.
     eg. QM \DIR1 \DIR2 , moves all files from dir1 to dir2
     and defaults to 'pause' mode due to the lack of an
     explicit wildcard or filname in source parameter.

QMove  will operate on    any IBM PC  or Compatible using  either
monochrome or colour.

QMove was developed using Microsoft 'C' V3.0 on a Corona PC.

QM  accepts wildcards in the source file name parameter. if you
type  QM  A:\  C:\, QMove  will  move  all files  in  the  root
directory  of A:  drive to  the root  on C:,  but will    <pause>
within    the program if    you wish to  use the command  menu (F1)
prior  to starting. Invoking the  menu gives you access  to all
the confirm and alternate relocation options; however,    if  an
explicit   mass  move  is   specified  (eg.  QM   c:\dir1\*.txt
c:\dir2),  the program will proceed to execute without pausing.
The  spacebar or F1  keys can be  used anytime to  override the
AUTO  feature, as well as the command line option (/p -the last
parameter on the command line) to bring the program up in pause
mode.  QMove prompts the user for confirmation of a move in the
event  that a duplicate name exists in the destination, or when
a  copying process is required for moving across drives.  QMove
will  operate  automatically on  moving  single files  or files
using  *.* (or whatever) as  long as the relocation  is on the
same   device    and  no  duplicate  file  names  exist    in  the
destination.

SET QM=<command>

     An environment variable can be set to tell QMove where  to
find the directory lists made with the B) command.
eg. SET QM=C:\UTILITY
The program will use the default drive if no set command exists for
QMove.

     A flag can also be set to cause QMove to display in black and
white mode. This is useful for composite monitors and colour monitors
where the colours reduce legibility.
eg. SET QM=;C

     If using dos 3.x, it may be necessary to tell QMove exactly
how many physical drives you have (including ramdisks). If the
LASTDRIVE config.sys command specifies a number greater than what
you actually have, you will have to specify the actual number of drives
you have with the SET command (remember dos defaults to drive E when
no LASTDRIVE command used).
eg. SET QM=;D4    (this tells QMove that there are 4 drives).

The following examples are legal formats for the SET QM= option.
  SET QM=C:\DIR_NAME   (where to store and load directory lists)
  SET QM=;D4;C     (tells QMove that there are 4 drives and no colour desired)
  SET QM=C:\DIR_NAME;C;D4  (combines all three options)

NOTE: If using QM=C:\DIR_NAME option, place it before any other
      options. The environment string must not include spaces.

It  is    suggested that    you experiment on  either a ramdisk  or
floppy using the <F1> menu in order to become familiar with the
options and the operation of this utility.

Planned  future  enhancements:
 . Further  control over manipulating  files as popular  demand
   indicates.
 . Implementation of a file find feature.

*** NOTE *** If using QMove with dos 3.x, use of the SUBST command
may cause problems with QMove. QMove has been tested with the SUBST
command, but it is best to operate QMove within the normal directory
structure familiar to dos versions 2.x.

The author cannot be responsible for any loss of data from the use or misuse
of this program.