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INTRODUCTION
X·File replaces the standard tiny OS/2 "open/save as" file dialogs with a full
height dialog (user customizable) and adds many enhancements such as drive
buttons, file and directory histories, launcher for file and directory
viewers/managers, and a frequently used directories list. Requires OS/2 3.0 or
later.
UPDATE WARNING + UN-INSTALL
If you currently have an earlier version of X·File running, you MUST follow
these steps before installing:
1) Remove X·File from your startup folder or startup.cmd file.
2) Reboot - this is usually the only way to unload X·File's .dll file
3) You can now remove/backup the old X·File files. But keep XFILE.INI, or
copy it to the directory where you install this new version.
4) Proceed with the install
INSTALLATION
Files in this release:
XFILE.EXE - runtime
XFILEDLL.DLL - support file
XFILE.HLP - online help file
ORDER.FRM - order forms (see online help for Canadian form)
FILE_ID.DIZ - id file for BBSs
VENDOR.DOC - vendor distribution license
READ.ME - this file
Copy the first 3 files to any directory on a local drive. Insure this
directory is in the LIBPATH statement in CONFIG.SYS or that the current
directory is indicated (LIBPATH=.). It's a good idea to place a shadow of the
program in the startup folder. A reboot is required if you made changes to the
LIBPATH statement. X·File is now ready to run - simply load xfile.exe.
USING X·FILE
The first time the program is loaded, an Options dialog appears. The next time
it is loaded, it will either minimize or hide, depending on the startup
settings. You can now use the default settings, and simply press the Hide
button to use. Then when any open file dialog is selected - such as from the
OS/2 system editor - you will see an enhanced, larger dialog appear. Press the
drive buttons to switch drives. Click on a file in the file list, then press
the File Viewer button to view the file, using the default viewer that you
have configured for WPS objects. Click on a directory in the directory list,
then press the File Manager to open that directory using the default manager -
usually a WPS folder. You can press the right mouse button (or shift-F10) over
anywhere in the file dialog (except the file entry field) to show a popup
menu that gives similar options, as well as to show the X·File options screen.
With the X·File Options dialog visible, you can adjust the height of open file
dialog, set the file/directory history size (0-10), or configure your
favourite file viewer (such as list.exe or hv.exe) and/or file manager -
simply type in the name of the program to launch - path name is only required
if the program is not in the PATH statement in CONFIG.SYS.
X·File will remember the last position on the screen that the open file dialog
appeared. To try, press on the "Test open file dialog" button, move the dialog,
close it, then re-open.
Warning: If you set both 'Hide' and 'Remove from task list' options, you will
not be able to access the X·File window from the task list. If this happens,
press the right mouse button (sft-F10) over any open/save as file dialog, then
select 'Show X·File'. This option is also on the file dialog system menu. You
can also double click on the X·File program icon to display it (might need to
do this twice).
Cookies: the system menu?
OBTAINING X·FILE (Compuserve SWREG #14588)
X·File is shareware and costs $15. The first time X·File is loaded, a
registration dialog is shown. For the remainder of the trial period, you can
use X·File fully - it is not crippled in any way. After the trial period, you
must register it if you decide to keep it. Check to online help for full
registration info.
For quick registration, read the ORDER.FRM file. Or press Help from the main
X·File window, and double click on the registration hot link. Read the
instructions, then print out the BMT order form (USA), or the CodeSmith order
form (Canada - no credit cards). Include your email address to obtain your
registration code as soon as possible, and include your regular mailing
address. For orders only, phone:
BMT, USA, 8:00am - 7:00pm EST (-5 GMT):
800-414-4268 (orders only)
910-791-7052 (orders or order inquires)
Latest versions of X·File (XFILEnn.ZIP) can be found at:
http://www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/xfile/ (web)
ftp.bmtmicro.com /bmtmicro (ftp)
hobbes.nmsu.edu /util/system (ftp)
ftp-os2.cdrom.com (ftp)
http://www.frankson.aus.net/bmtaust/ (web)
GO OS2BVEN, OS/2 Shareware library #1 (Compuserve)
To automatically receive X·File update notices via email, send a message to:
majordomo@bmtmicro.com
To join the list, in the body of the message, type: SUBSCRIBE XFILE-LIST
or to remove your address from the list, type: UNSUBSCRIBE XFILE-LIST
OTHER PRODUCTS
X·it - the one button zapper. www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/xit/xit.html
Matrix - addictive strategy game. www.bmtmicro.com/catalog/matrix/
CONTACT
Users will sometimes come across new bugs. Please let us know of any
problems via email by placing "Xfile bug" in the subject and send to:
mshill@elkvalley.net (via Internet, AOL, BIX)
TO:internet:mshill@elkvalley.net (via Compuserve)
EMS:INTERNET, MBX:mshill@elkvalley.net (via MCI)
mshill.elkvalley.net@inet# (via GEnie)
TO:internet"mshill@elkvalley.net (via Delphi)
For regular mail:
CodeSmith Software, RR 1, S-2, C-23, Fernie, BC, Canada, V0B 1M0
DISCLAIMER
This package is provided "as is", without any guarantees or warrantees
whatsoever. CodeSmith and its employees are not liable or responsible for
any loss or damage of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to,
losses of a financial, physical, psychic, emotional, marital, social, or
mental nature that may result from the use or the purported use of anything
in this package, for any purpose whatsoever.