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********************** DDIR VERSION 8.2 *****************************
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Note: this package contains the following files:
DDIR.EXE (version 8.2)
DD82CFG.COM
DDIR82.DOC
DDIR
Purpose: gives a forward/backward scrollable double-column directory display.
Protected files are flagged with a "+", system files with a "$",
hidden files with a "*". Files created today are shown in a
different color. Toggles d, t and w allow rapid on-screen display
of file size as reported by DOS, the total space required to store
the file, and the dead space "wasted" by the file. (Depending on
your DOS version and/or hard drive type, a certain minimum amount
of space is required for all files. For example, a 10 byte batch
file may actually use 8192 bytes of your drive. The dead space is
the amount of disk space wasted by a file.)
DDIR reports as a summary total file size, total space actually
used, total dead space, and compute the "storage efficiency",
which is simply the ratio of file size to space actually required
for storing the file(s) specified. TAKE A LOOK AT THE STORAGE
EFFICIENCY FOR THOSE SMALL BATCH FILES!!
DDIR allows you to sort directory listings alphabetically,
by size, extension, age or attribute, and to instantly (well,
almost!) resort or reverse the sort order.
For lists that require more than one screen, you can also scroll
back and forth. Press PgDn to go to next screen, PgUp to go to
previous screen, and Home to go to first screen. Use the up and down
cursor arrows to scroll through the list file by file.
Pressing End takes you to the last screen PROVIDED you have
previously scrolled all the way through the listing using PgDn.
Pressing F1 brings up a help box.
Pressing c at any time toggles back and forth between UPPER CASE
and lower case displays.
Pressing d, t or w changes the file size display. The current
choice is indicated on the top line.
Pressing Esc at any time exits the program, first listing the
summary information (total number of files, dead space etc.).
Please note that DDIR reports the count of files and
subdirectories separately, unlike the DOS dir command.
** NEW IN VERSION 8.0 ***
Version 8.0 ships with the configurable video display speed set
to "normal", which prevents DDIR from trying to determine your
overall system video parameters (mode, number of lines and columns,
VGA or CGA etc.). On some systems, the call to find these parameters
causes the system to freeze.
** NEW IN VERSION 8.1 ***
Version 8.1 adds the ability to scroll back and forth in the file
list one file at a time. Note the convention: the up arrow means
scroll towards the top of the list, the down arrow means scroll
towards the end of the list.
The "sort by age" function has been enhanced to incorporate file
creation/modification time as well as date.
** NEW IN VERSION 8.2 ***
Version 8.2 adds the ability to use d, t or w to change the type
of file size information directly on screen. THE /t AND /d SWITCHES
REQUIRED IN EARLIER VERSIONS ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE.
Version 8.2 corrects a problem with color displays that caused a
black block to appear when scrolling file up from the end of the
list under certain circumstances. It also corrects an error that
placed a small block of the wrong color on the menu line if the
background colors for normal and summary displays were different.
USAGE
Notes: Use the same way as the DOS dir command. Wild-card characters are
allowed.
Usage: ddir [d:][path][file.ext]
Examples: directory of current drive and directory ddir
list of .COM files on drive a - ddir a:*.com
list of files of directory "one', drive c - ddir c:\one
**** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ******** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ****
DDIR is an EXE file. If you are upgrading from an earlier COM
version, be sure to delete DDIR.COM.
**** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ******** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ****
Customizing DDIR with DD82CFG.COM
Usage: dd82cfg [filename]
where filename is ddir.exe or a copy of ddir.exe
given some other .exe name (e.g. dd82.exe)
NOTE: the customization now allows you to save your settings to a file
DDIRCFG.SAV. You can have different versions of this file in different
directories if you wish; DDIR will use the settings it finds in the directory
it is run from, if a SAV file exists there. otherwise it will use its
customized default settings. You can also reconfigure the default
customization for DDIR from any SAV file you have previously created. This
feature will be maintained, if possible, in any future upgrades of DDIR,
so that you will be able to reconfigure future versions automatically using
the preferences you have established now.
The display colors, the date and time format and the default display (upper
or lower case) can be set automatically using the accompanying configuration
program DD82CFG. These user-defined settings can be saved in
BEFORE CUSTOMIZING, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BACKED UP THE ORIGINAL DDIR.EXE
TO A SAFE PLACE! Then from the directory where you have ddir.exe simply
type dd82cfg or dd82cfg ddir.exe (where ddir.exe can be replaced with
a copy of ddir.exe renamed to some other executable e.g. dd82.exe).
Follow instructions. If you choose to reconfigure ddir.exe (or the copy)
directly, a modified file called DDIR82N.EXE, using your selected
customizations, will be created. Test this before using the DOS COPY
command to copy it to ddir.exe.
You can also just create a new DD82CFG.SAV configuration file, or reconfigure
ddir.exe from an existing DD82CFG.SAV file.
If you choose to modify the executable, rather than just create a new
configuration file, DD82CFG will try to open the file you specify on the
command line, or, if none is given, will try to open DDIR.EXE.
The first set of customizations are for the normal, highlighted and summary
display colors. You can then set the mode of date display (e.g. dd.mm.yy,
mm-dd-yy etc.) and the default sort method when DDIR is run.
DDIR can, if your display adapter is appropriate, use fast screen display.
Unless you are using a CGA adapter or VGA in a slow computer, you should
be able to use this mode. However, because some adapters are non-standard
it is possible that running in fast display mode would lock your system.
DDIR therefore ships with the default normal display speed. You can modify
this through DD82CFG. If doing so causes no problems stay with it; if a
problem does arise, re-run DD82CFG and select normal display speed.
Some non-standard BIOSes do not correctly return the number of lines being
used on the display screen (25 on CGA; up to 60 on VGA displays). Although
DDIR tries to detect abnormal results, you can, as an added precaution, force
it to use only 25 lines. Normally, select "let DDIR choose", and force it
to 25 lines only if there is a problem with the display. On a correct
display you will see the following two lines at the bottom of the screen:
F1 - help ■ ■ Home PgUp PgDn End c - toggle upper/lower case Esc -
exit
Sort: n(ame) e(xtension) s(ize) a(ge) f(ile attribute) r - reverse sort
order
*** IMPORTANT ***
The author makes no warranty that the software in this package
will work with your particular hardware configuration. You use the
programs entirely at your own risk, and the author will not be held
liable for any damage caused to your hardware or software through
use of this software, or for any other effects, direct or indirect,
of using the software.
Legalities aside, you should not run into difficulties with this
software.
These programs are distributed as shareware, AND ARE NOT CRIPPLED!!.
(Editorial note: I don't support "crippleware" - I want to know
EXACTLY what I'm expected to pay for! Crippleware is, in my opinion,
like test driving a Mercedes that's been fitted with a two-stroke engine!
There, that's said - but each to his own.)
You do not have to register as a user, nor are you under any
obligation to pay for the use of the programs. However, in the
spirit of shareware, you are requested to consider making a small
donation to the author if you find the software in this package useful.
The suggested contribution is $10 but less (or more!) would be fine.
The suggested contribution for multiple copies, e.g. for several users,
is $5 each.
Should you decide to make a contribution, please remit to:
Malcolm Drury
11 Adele Crescent
Nepean
ON K2J 2T7
Canada
Internet drury@gsc.emr.ca
Compuserve 70574,3457
Bank notes would be fine! Thank you. Please tell me where you
got the software from (this helps me in knowing where to post updates).
IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR AN EARLIER VERSION - THANKS, AND
OF COURSE YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PAY AGAIN. YOUR INPUT, COMMENTS
ETC. ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
Please note that at the contribution requested, I cannot provide direct
technical support, nor automatically send upgrades, should they
become available. If you have comments, questions, bug reports etc., please
leave a message at my Compuserve or INTERNET address, or write to me via
snail mail.
The software is supplied on an "as is" basis. You are free to distribute
this software package provided that you distribute the ENTIRE package,
including this documentation file. (This is necessary for others to be able
to use it properly. I've downloaded too many shareware packages that had
been posted without accompanying documentation!).
I hope you find this package useful.
Malcolm Drury
March 28, 1993
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Look for the following shareware on this BBS
VGAPAL40.ZIP - customize up to 4 VGA text color palettes, choosing from more
than 260,000 colors! (And see how many you can actuallydiscern!).
One palette can be used to create a small (2k) TSR program that
maintains your chosen scheme. Alternatively, you can set any of
the palettes, or a grey-scale scheme, from a non-TSR if
memory is a problem.
DSPACE60.ZIP - shows graphically hard disk space installed, used and free,
for all drives; second program shows graphically space on
designated drive (including floppy), and reports on installed
and available RAM, including XMS and EMS memory.
ADR60.ZIP - address and telephone number filer, and label maker. Suitable
for personal databases or for small clubs etc. Ideal for finding
telephone numbers quickly.
VIEW80.ZIP - file viewer for WordPerfect 5.0 - 5.2, ASCII and Word (DOS 4/5
and Windows 1/2); includes text search, printing full or partial
file, etc. (On Compuserve as VUFILE.ZIP)
IF YOU DO NOT FIND ANY OF THESE, LEAVE ME A MESSAGE! I'LL BE HAPPY TO SEND
THEM TO YOU, BUT IN THE INTERESTS OF CUTTING DOWN CONNECT TIME WOULD PREFER
TO USE INTERNET. THAT WOULD REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE THE UUDECODE.EXE PROGRAM,
WHICH SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ON ANY BBS YOU USE.
CIS 70574,3457
INTERNET drury@gsc.emr.ca