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I'mPrompt/2
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I'mPrompt/2 1.02
July 23, 1994
Copyright (c)1994 Scott E. Trosien
Brought to you by HAK Systems
Think of I'mPrompt/2 as an alternative to using the OS/2 and DOS Windows to
execute complex commands.
I wrote this tool mostly because I wanted a quick, concise way to issue
commands which can't easily (or efficiently) be performed directly from the
WPS itself. This utility is Freeware and is hereby released into the public
domain, but may not be altered or reverse engineered or otherwise modified by
anyone other than the author. Every attempt has been made to ensure a
quality, bug-free product, but I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF
DATA OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY OCCUR FROM THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM. No warranties
are either expressed or implied.
Please send any suggestions or problem reports to:
Scott Trosien on the OS/2 Shareware BBS (703) 385-4325
Feature List:
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254 character entryfield, comprehensive command history, ability to open
workplace objects. Current Directory, Time/Date and SWAPPER.DAT size are
monitored in the titlebar. All internal OS/2 commands (4OS2 commands also)
have their output redirected to a Virtual Console with full scrollback,
Cut/Copy/Paste and the ability to log output to a file.
Coming Soon: Drive space on all partitions as well as status of detached
processes. Maintain Top z-order over all applications to keep I'mPrompt/2
available at all times. User ideas:
(Submit 'em to me via EMAIL! (see contact bbs number above)).
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Special Thanks to Philip Miller of Compuware for giving valuable feedback
during the development of this product.
*************************************************************************
Command Recall:
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Either press the RMB (Right Mouse Button) on the I'mPrompt/2 Entryfield or
press the up arrow to access the Command Recall list. Select an item by
either double-clicking on a command with the LMB or by highlighting a
filename and pressing <ENTER>. This will insert the selected command into
the Command line.
You may edit the command prior to re-issuing it. As new command are entered
from the command line, they will be added to the Command Recall list if they
are longer than 3 characters.
Console Related:
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'CLS','CLR' or 'CLEAR' will clear the console contents.
'CON' will restore the console to default size and location.
'MIN' will Minimize the console.
'-' will hide the console.
'+' will unhide the console and/or restore console if it is
maximized or minimized.
'FONT' will open the OS/2 WPS Font Palette. to assist
in changing the Console Font (or any other really).
(Use Monospace fonts for best results).
'SIZE' will change the width of I'MPrompt/2.
Parameter must be a whole number from 10 to 100. If a parameter
of 'D' or 'Def' is supplied, the Default size (40) will be used.
Object handling functions:
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'OPEN' opens the specified object in it's default window
style. Use OBJECTID's ONLY. DO NOT include the "<" or ">".
Note: The following functions are intended for use with
FileSystem objects but may accept an OBJECTID if
it is formatted with the "<" and ">" around the OBJECTID.
'ICON' opens the OBJECT specified in the Icon View.
'TREE' opens the OBJECT specified in the Tree View.
'DETAIL' opens the OBJECT specified in the Icon View.
example: "ICON C:\"
Other Functions:
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Note: Valid values for each command are listed in parenthesis.
B2D converts binary value to decimal. (0 or 1)
B2X converts binary value to hexadecimal. (0 or 1)
D2B converts decimal value to binary. (0-9)
D2X converts decimal value to hexadecimal. (0-9)
X2B converts hexadecimal value to binary. (0-9,A-F)
X2D converts hexadecimal value to decimal. (0-9,A-F)
Release Notes:
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1. The SWAPPER.DAT is located using the SWAPPATH= statement in the
CONFIG.SYS. If you have problems with the swap monitor function, please
check you config.sys syntax for the SWAPPATH= command.
2. If the DETAIL command is used to open the root directory of a
drive, then only a blank window will be displayed.
All other directories will be displayed properly.
More to come.....