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~SYSTEM INFORMATION
This screen displays the hardware configuration for THIS
machine. It is provided to help you determine what kinds of software
can be run with your computer system. Almost all programs will have
documentation files that list hardware requirements.
VGA video boards will run VGA, EGA, CGA and Hercules software.
EGA video boards will run EGA, CGA and Hercules programs. CGA video
boards will run only CGA compatible programs. Hercules graphics video
boards are compatible with only Hercules programs but with an emulator
program will run most CGA programs. (Check the catalog under game or
system utilities for CGA emulator programs.)
~SYSTEM INFORMATION
~HELP USING APLUS FILE VIEWER
The APLUS file viewer allows you to view or execute the files
associated with each program. Use the ARROW KEYS and PgUp/PgDn keys
to hi-lite the file you wish to view or execute.
The file viewer has full mouse support. To simulate pressing
ESC click the mouse anywhere outside the current window. To exit
viewing a file press the right mouse button.
Following is a explanation of the options available from this
screen. More help is available for individual topics.
F1 - HELP! / The F1 key displays context sensitive help.
F2 - CREATE BATCH / This feature makes APLUS CD-ROMS easier to
use. The F2 key allows you to create a BATCH FILE to
execute your selected program. This feature means you can
execute your choices from the CD-ROM without having to copy
the program files or start the COPYCAT program. All you
have to do is run the batch file. After creating a batch
file all it takes is a single command to start a program
residing on the CD-ROM. Choose HELP after pressing F2 for
more information.
F3 - SORT ORDER / The order in which files names are displayed
can be set using this option.
In addition to the standard sort orders the APLUS file
viewer includes the CUSTOM sort. This feature sorts the
files in the following order:
README - README's of any kind are sorted to the top.
DOC
TXT
DIZ
BAT
EXE
COM - The rest are sorted in this order. Additional
files are left unsorted.
FILENAME EXTENSIONS
The extension of a filename indicates what kind of file
it is. Following is a partial list of extensions and mean-
ings:
DOC - Almost always contains program documentation.
TXT - Usually contains documentation or messages.
HLP - Help files. May be viewable text or sometimes con-
tains compressed data the program uses internally.
DIZ - A short description of the programs. Used mostly by
BBS operators.
READ - Any file with the word READ in it should be viewed
first. (Examples: README.FST, README.NOW, READ.ME,
README.1ST, README.TXT, etc)
EXE - Executable file. These are the files that can be
executed. Usually used to start the program. Viewing
EXE files will sometimes reveal copyright notices.
(The APLUS file viewer switchs to HEX mode for view-
ing EXE and other system type files.)
COM - Sames as EXE files but limited to 64k in size.
BAT - Batch file. Named batch file because it can contain
multiple DOS commands. Batch files are often used to
install or start programs. Viewing them before exe-
cuting them can give an idea of what they will do.
ZIP - Archived file extension. This is a packed file. May
contain many compressed files. Usually install
routines will use these files to install programs.
(Other archive extensions: PAK, LZH, ARJ, ARC &
more.)
F5 - SHELL TO DOS / When you press the F5 key the file viewer
will attempt to exit into the current directory. You can
return from a shell by typing the word EXIT at the DOS
prompt the press RETURN.
This will allow you to access the files from the DOS command
line. When shelled from the file viewer you may run, copy
or list any files as you noramally would.
IMPORTANT!!! - When shelling to DOS the file viewer
attempts to remove itself from memory by swapping itself to
expanded memory. If enough memory is not available the
program will attempt to use hard disk space. If no hard disk
space is available the program will perform a normal shell.
Using a normal shell will leave very little available
memory. If this should happen you will probabally not be
able to run the program. Use the EXIT TO DIRECTORY feature
found in the COPYCAT program.
ENTER - The ENTER key does different things depending on what type
of file is hi-lited. On any kind of text file pressing
ENTER displays the file in a scrollable window. If the
file extension is EXE, COM or BAT you will be given a
chance to execute or view the file. The viewer automatic-
ally switches to hexadecimal when viewing EXE or COM files.
When executing files from the viewer you may have problems.
Sometimes programs need to have command line parameters
passed to them. Sometimes they just won't run from a CD-
ROM. You may have to exit file viewer to run the program.
Make sure you read all instructions before attempting to
execute a program.
ESC - The ESC key exits the file viewer program and returns to
the COPYCAT program.
~HELP USING APLUS FILE VIEWER
~CREATE BATCH FILE TO RUN
The F2 key allows you to create a BATCH FILE to execute
your selected program. This feature means you can execute
your choices from the CD-ROM without having to copy the
program files or start the COPYCAT program. All you have
to do insert the CD-ROM then run the batch file. After
creating a batch file all it takes is a single command to
start a program residing on the CD-ROM.
CREATING BATCH FILES
Creating the batch file is done entirely by the program.
You just follow the prompts and the batch file will be
created where you specify. Where you put the batch file is
very important. If you store the batch files in a directory
that is listed in your path they can be executed any time
are at a DOS prompt.
To use batch files effectively you will need to understand
the DOS PATH command. For those who have never used the
PATH command or do not fully understand it's function the
following is a short explanation.
When you type a command at the DOS prompt and press the
ENTER key the command processor (COMMAND.COM) will follow a
sequence of checks to determine what kind of command you
entered. DOS has a variety of command functions built in.
These include the COPY, TYPE and DIR commands. When you
type anything at the DOS prompt the first thing the command
processor checks is the list of internal commands. If what
you entered is not an internal command the command processor
then checks to see if a program by the name you entered is
residing in the currently logged directory. If it is the
program will be executed.
If you DO NOT have a PATH command set and the command you
entered is not an internal command and it is not a program
name in the current directory the command processor returns
a message of Bad Command or Filename then returns to the
DOS prompt. If you DO have a PATH command set the the
command processor will search every directory listed in the
PATH for the command you have typed. For example: If you
have a PATH that contains multiple directories the command
processor will search for commands you type in the follow-
ing order.
1. It first checks to see if you have entered an internal
DOS command such as DIR or COPY.
2. Next it checks the current directory. If you are in
the DOS directory it will check each name to see if it is
the one you entered.
3. If you have a path statement it will then check the
files in each directory listed in the PATH.
~CREATE BATCH FILE TO RUN
~SELECT PROGRAM CATEGORIES
Selecting this option will display a list of dozen's of program
categories. In addition to the program categories there are a
number of text files that can be viewed and program features such as
printing the catalog, global searching, checking your machines
hardware specifications and more.
~SELECT PROGRAM CATEGORIES
~REVIEW TAGGED PROGRAMS
While you are viewing the different program categories you can
use the + and - keys to TAG or UNTAG files. After you have tagged
files you may use this option to review your tagged choices.
You may also save your tagged files to a floppy disk. You may
then take the floppy disk with your tagged files on it to your share-
ware dealer. His program will "read in" your tagged files and make
disk copies.
~REVIEW TAGGED PROGRAMS
~TAG CATEGORIES TO SEARCH
From this screen you may search the entire catalog or select-
tively search categories by tagging them. If you know what category
of program you are searching for such as EDUCATION or GAMES you may
scroll thru category list and "tag" only the categories you need.
This will greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to search. You
may use the following keys to "tag" or "untag" categories:
ENTER STARTS THE SEARCH
INSERT or + TAGS the HI-LITED file
DELETE or - UNTAGS the HI-LITED file
SPACEBAR TAGS or UNTAGS ALL CATEGORIES
HOME MOVES SCROLL BAR to TOP of LIST
END MOVES SCROLL BAR to BOTTOM of LIST
ESC QUITS SEARCHING CURRENT CATEGORY
ESC ESC CANCELS the GLOBAL SEARCH
After you have tagged the categories to search you must enter a
"search string". Press the ENTER key and you will be prompted to
enter a string to search for. This string can be any word or number
or combination of words and numbers. You may also do AND/OR searches.
AND/OR SEARCHING
An AND search allows you to enter up to 5 different strings then
have the program search for occurances of them when they appear
together in the same description. For example: GAME and VGA would
find only programs that had both the word GAME and the word VGA some-
where in thier description. If the AND search had an additional
string such as: GAME and VGA and ARCADE the program would find only
VGA ARCADE GAMES.
An OR search allows you to search for multiple strings at the
same time. You may enter up to 5 separate strings. For example:
VGA or EGA or CGA would locate all programs that have graphic
capibilities.
NOTE: Using AND when searching causes the program to search the
entire description. A single word search does a line by line
search.
~TAG CATEGORIES TO SEARCH
~PERFORMING SWAP FOR SHELL
When you select to view a program from within the catalog the
catalog program will attempt to "swap" itself out of memory so that
the file viewer will have as much memory as possible. The file
viewer program will swap itself out of memory if you try to execute
a file or if you press the F5 key to Shell To DOS.
Both programs attempt to swap themselves to Expanded memory.
(Swapping to Expanded memory is very fast.) If enough Expanded
memory is not available they will attempt to swap to the C: hard
disk. If there is not enough space on C: drive the program will ask
you to select another drive or perform a standard shell. If you
choose not to swap to a hard disk the standard shell will leave very
little memory for running the program.
If for any reason you cannot execute a program from within the
file viewer you can choose to exit the catalog directly into the
sub-directory where the program is located. Note: Some programs
must be installed to a hard disk to be run.
~PERFORMING SWAP FOR SHELL
~EXECUTING OR VIEWING FILES
Files that end with a COM, EXE or BAT extension can be executed
or displayed. If you choose to execute them the file viewer program
will attempt to swap itself out of memory to leave as much memory as
possible for running the program. If for any reason you cannot run
the program you should try using the Exit To DOS feature found in
the catalog program. (Note: Some programs must be installed to a
hard disk to be run.)
When you choose to view a COM or EXE file you should bear in
mind there will not be much to see. Executable files are meant to
understood by computers not humans. You may however discover some
interesting information such as copyright notices or error messages.
Viewing a batch file can often display information that will
give you an idea of what the batch file is intended to do. Many
programs have batch files that are used to start them.
~EXECUTING OR VIEWING FILES
~FILE NOT FOUND
This file's program number/name could not be found. You may
have entered it incorrectly or it is possible an error in the
program is responsible. If you are certain you have entered the
number correctly or you get this error when trying to access a
hi-lited file please contact Advantage Plus for assistance.
~FILE NOT FOUND
~DISK DRIVE LETTER
Select the drive letter of the disk you wish to format. After
selecting the drive you will be prompted to select the type of
format to perform.
~DISK DRIVE LETTER
~OPTIONS WHILE SEARCHING
By pressing the ENTER key you can have many options available
while the program is performing a search. Following is a more
detailed description of these options function:
Copy program - Select this option to copy the currently
hi-lited program. After copying you may
continue or cancel the search.
Search - This option continues searching the current
file. You can press the F2 key to continue
searching without displaying the options
menu.
Exit - The cancels the search and returns to the
category list.
Return - Select this option to return to viewing the
current file. This allows you to hi-lite
a different filename. Cancels the options
display without doing anything.
Skip - Skip will cancel searching the currently
loaded file then continue searching with the
next.
Help! - Displays this help screen.
~OPTIONS WHILE SEARCHING
~VIEWING CATEGORY FILES
While viewing the different categories in our catalog you have
two additional options. You may tag files to review later (Tagged
files can be saved to disk), and search for any string using AND/OR
specifiers. (You may copy the programs you have tagged to floppy or
hard disk by choosing COPY/REVIEW TAGGED FILES from the MAIN MENU.
The following keys are active while viewing the program
descriptions:
F1 - Displays this help screen.
INSERT or + - TAGS the hi-lited FILENAME.
DEL or - - UN-TAGS the hi-lited FILENAME.
PGUP - Scrolls the file UP one page.
PGDN - Scrolls the file DOWN one page.
- Scrolls the file UP or DOWN one line.
HOME - Moves to the TOP of the file.
END - Moves to the END of the file.
SPACEBAR - TAGS or UN-TAGS all files.
ESC - RETURNS to the MAIN MENU.
ENTER - Brings up the VIEW MENU.
NOTE: You must tag the line that contains the FILENAME and NUMBER!
All lines can be tagged but only the NAME & NUMBER line is
used. To search the descriptions press the ENTER key to
display the VIEW MENU.
L E G E N D :
Version Number of Program
|
Name of Program -. |
| | 1 to 5 Star Rating (*****!)
Catalog Number | | |
| | | | 3 Bonus programs fit on 1 disk!
| | | | |
(1234) REFLEX 2.3 - (****) Bonus!
.---- This is where the program would be described.
| Rqs, 640k, EGA/VGA, 2 floppy disk drives or --.
| Hard drive. ASP -. |
| | Hardware Requirements
Description of the program | Memory, Video, Drive
|
Author is Association of Shareware Professionals Member
~VIEWING CATEGORY FILES
~PRINT CATALOG
From this screen you may print the entire catalog or select-
tively print any of the available categories. You may use the
following keys to "tag" or "untag" categories:
ENTER BEGIN PRINTING
INSERT or + TAGS the HI-LITED file
DELETE or - UNTAGS the HI-LITED file
SPACEBAR TAGS or UNTAGS ALL CATEGORIES
HOME MOVES SCROLL BAR to TOP of LIST
END MOVES SCROLL BAR to BOTTOM of LIST
After you have tagged the categories to print press the ENTER
key. You will be prompted ARE YOU READY TO PRINT <Y/N>? Make sure
your printer is ready then press the Y key to begin.
NOTE: The entire catalog is over 800k of text. As a general rule one
page of text equals about 3k of memory or disk space. This
means printing the entire catalog would require nearly 270
sheets of paper.
~PRINT CATALOG
~SEARCHING DESCRIPTIONS
This option performs a NON-CASE-SENSITIVE search in the currently
selected category. To search press the ENTER key then you will be
prompted to enter a string to search for. This string can be any word
or number or combination of words and numbers. You may also do AND/OR
searches. The HI-LITE bar will stop on each match it finds. You may
use the + and - keys to "tag" or "untag" files for late review while
searching. Press ENTER key to FIND THE NEXT occurance of a string.
AND/OR SEARCHING
An AND search allows you to enter up to 5 different strings then
have the program search for occurances of them when they appear
together in the same description. For example: GAME and VGA would
find only programs that had both the word GAME and the word VGA some-
where in thier description. If the AND search had an additional
string such as: GAME and VGA and ARCADE the program would find only
VGA ARCADE GAMES.
An OR search allows you to search for multiple strings at the
same time. You may enter up to 5 separate strings. For example:
VGA or EGA or CGA would locate all programs that have graphic
capibilities.
~SEARCHING DESCRIPTIONS
~EXIT TO CATEGORY LIST
This menu choice simply returns you the category list. Any
files you have tagged will have been saved. You may review tagged
files from the MAIN MENU.
~EXIT TO CATEGORY LIST
~CONTINUE VIEWING
This option simply returns you to viewing the currently
selected category. Pressing the ESC key will do the same thing.
~CONTINUE VIEWING
~SAVE/RETRIEVE TAGGED FILES
After you have reviewed the program descriptions and tagged
some files you may save to or retrieve these files from disk. This
allows you to review files at different times without having to note
the files already reviewed.
When you save your files to floppy disk a file named TAGLIST
will be created. If you take this file to your shareware dealer
his software will be able to read the file then make disk copies.
NOTE: Two of the most common errors that occur when trying to save
a tagged file list is NOT ENOUGH DISK SPACE and TOO MANY
FILES. You will need at least 2k of free disk space and less
than 112 files on the floppy disk. (DOS permits only 112
files in the "root" directory of a floppy disk.)
~SAVE/RETRIEVE TAGGED FILES
~COPY/REVIEW TAGGED PROGRAMS
While viewing the program listings you may use the + and - keys
to "tag" files to copy. This option allows you to hi-lite each tagged
file then copy it to a floppy or hard disk.
You may retrieve tagged files from disk then use this option
to make copies. You may also copy files by file number, and format
floppy disk using this option.
NOTE: Press F1 after choosing this option for more information.
~COPY/REVIEW TAGGED PROGRAMS
~FORMAT A FLOPPY DISK
The COPYCAT program will format both 5 1/4 inch and 3 1/2 inch
floppy disks in any of four formats.
5 1/4 inch 360k
5 1/4 inch 1.2 meg.
3 1/2 inch 720k
3 1/2 inch 1.44 meg.
When formatting a floppy disk the COPYCAT program does a simple
shell and calls our fast formatting program FASTFMT.EXE. The FASTFMT
program can be customized using the FASTF.BAT batch file.
By editing the FASTF.BAT file you can set a variety of defaults
including custom volume labels written to each disk, and quick formats
for preformatted disks.
For more information on customizing FASTFMT.EXE edit the FASTF
.BAT file and run the FASTFMT.EXE program without any parameters.
~FORMAT A FLOPPY DISK
~COPY HI-LITED FILE
You may copy any file in the catalog by hi-liting the filename
and number with the scroll bar then pressing the ENTER key. You will
be prompted to enter a drive letter and/or path.
The program will automatically create a subdirectory if you
enter it along with the drive letter. If for example you enter:
A:\TEMP a subdirectory named TEMP will be created on the A: drive and
the program you have hi-lited will be copied the A:\TEMP directory.
~COPY HI-LITED FILE
~LIST/SHELL/EXIT
There are three options available from this point:
LIST - Pressing the L key will bring up a directory listing of the
files for the currently hi-lited program. From the file
viewer you can read the program's text files or execute and
and review it from the CD-ROM.
Most programs will have .DOC or .TXT files that contain
information on using or installing the program. Be sure to
read any files named README or README.*. Readme files are
generally the first file you should read. The file viewer
program can also display the contents of .EXE and .COM
files in Hexadecimal mode.
SHELL - The SHELL option allows you exit the CD-ROM catalog into
the directory where the program is located. From here you
can execute programs, copy files or perform any other DOS
function. You can return to the catalog program to review
more programs by simply typing EXIT. When shelled from
the COPYCAT program you should have all available memory
except about 5k. Note: You can also shell from the File
viewing program with all available memory except about 10k.
EXIT - The EXIT feature will change you to the currently hi-lited
program's directory then exit the catalog program. You can
then run the program, copy it's files or perform any other
DOS function. Using the EXIT feature gives you all of your
system's available memory. To restart the catalog program
type the command CD\ then press ENTER. Type GO to start
the program. (Recommendation: After you have located
programs you wish to use create BATCH files to execute them
from the DOS prompt. To learn more about BATCH files refer
to your DOS manual.)
~LIST/SHELL/EXIT
~ABOUT THE ASP AND SHAREWARE
This is an ascii text file that explains a little about the
origins of shareware and the formation of the ASP (Association of
Shareware Professionals)
~ABOUT THE ASP AND SHAREWARE
~HELP USING DOS/SHAREWARE
New users may find this ascii text file useful. It contains a
variety of helpful information when using DOS and shareware.
~HELP USING DOS/SHAREWARE
~HELP USING THIS CATALOG
This is the documentation file for the catalog program you are
currently running. It contains use and hard disk installation
instructions.
~HELP USING THIS CATALOG
~PURCHASE AND ORDER INFORMATION
This text file contains our pricing and mailing policies. There
may also be additional information on the printed order form.
~PURCHASE AND ORDER INFORMATION
~DISPLAY COMPUTER SPECIFICATION
This option will "look" at your computer system to determine it's
various hardware components. This can be very useful if you are
unsure what type of hardware you have.
Many programs require a particular DOS version or VGA/EGA
graphics. By comparing your equipment to the hardware requirements
listed in each program's description you can make a more informed
software selection before you place your order.
~DISPLAY COMPUTER SPECIFICATION
~RETRIEVE TAGGED FILES FROM DISK
While reviewing the various categories you can use the + and -
keys to tag or untag different file names. (Press F1 while viewing
programs for more information on tagging files.) You can then use
this option to retrieve or save these file names to disk.
~RETRIEVE TAGGED FILES FROM DISK
~SEARCH SELECTED CATEGORIES
This option allow you to search the entire catalog or tag
specific categories then search only them. (For additional infor-
mation press the F1 key after selecting this option.)
~SEARCH SELECTED CATEGORIES
~SCAN YOUR SYSTEM FOR VIRUSES
This option allows you to use Macafee's SCAN program to check
your system for any known viruses. This program is one of the
premier virus scanning programs and is used with permission as part
of this catalog.
~SCAN YOUR SYSTEM FOR VIRUSES
~PRINT TAGGED FILES ORDER FORM
After you have tagged the files you would like to order (Or you
have retrieved tagged files from disk.) You can select this option to
have the program print an order form. This order form should contain
a list of your tagged files along with the name and address to send it
to, the total number of disks ordered, pricing information and sales
policies.
~PRINT TAGGED FILES ORDER FORM
~PRINT FULL DESCRIPTION CATALOG
This program will print the entire catalog or any choice of
categories you select. (Press the F1 key after selecting this option
to see additional information on printing the catalog.
~PRINT FULL DESCRIPTION CATALOG
~VENDOR CUSTOMIZATION FILE
This is the complete documentation file for the CAT.EXE program.
You will need to read this file in order to be able to customize the
catalog for your business. This program has many features that are
not made apparent from just using it. Reading this document will
greatly enlighten your understanding of it's features.
~VENDOR CUSTOMIZATION FILE
~COPY TAGGED FILES
By selecting this option you may use the cursor keys to hi-lite
the files you have tagged then copy them to a floppy or hard disk.
Use the cursor keys to hi-lite the file then press ENTER. You
will be prompted to enter the destination you would like to copy the
file to. If copying to a floppy disk you need only to enter the
drive letter. (The colon is not necessary.) If copying to a hard
disk you may enter a path to have the file copied into. The program
will also create a sub-directory if it does not exist. For example:
To have the program create a sub-directory named TEMP on the C: drive
then copy the files into it you would enter: C:\TEMP.
~COPY TAGGED FILES
~CATEGORY FILES
These are the different categories of software to choose from.
Choose a category to view the descriptions of the different programs.
Note: For additional information press the F1 key after selecting a
category.
~CATEGORY FILES
~ENTER FILE NUMBERS TO COPY
If you know the file number of the programs you wish to copy you
may use this option to copy files.
When you select this option the program will prompt you for a
file number. After you enter the file number you will be prompted to
enter the destination you would like to copy the file to. If copying
to a floppy disk you need only to enter the drive letter. (The colon
is not necessary.) If copying to a hard disk you may enter a path to
have the file copied into. The program will also create a sub-
directory if it does not exist. For example: To have the program
create a sub-directory named TEMP on the C: drive then copy the files
into it you would enter: C:\TEMP.
~ENTER FILE NUMBERS TO COPY
~INSERT TAGGED FILES DISK
To retrieve tagged files you must insert a disk that contains
the tagged file list or specify a drive and directory where they
exist.
~INSERT TAGGED FILES DISK
~NO TAGGED FILES
You have not tagged any files to copy. To tag files you must
select a category to view. While you are viewing you can use the +
and - keys to tag and untag files. Tagged files can be saved to disk
for later retrieval.
~NO TAGGED FILES
~READ TAGGED FILES
To retrieve a "Tagged" file list you must have previously saved
one to disk. Use this option to select the drive the tagged files is
stored on or if it is on a hard disk the drive and subdirectory.
~READ TAGGED FILES
~PRINTER NOT READY
Your printer is either off-line, out of paper or not switched
on. Check the printer then try again.
~PRINTER NOT READY
~DELETE ALL TAGGED FILES
After making copies you may use this option to delete all of the
tagged files. Simply press <D>elete then <Y>es to delete.
~DELETE ALL TAGGED FILES
~COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
COPYCAT - CD-ROM Library Access Program
Copyright 1993 (C) Advantage Plus Distributors Inc.
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
/C - Starts the program in copy mode. Used only in con-
junction with the library CD-ROM.
/? or /H - Displays this help screen then exits.
/D - Specifies location of the CD-ROM drive. Use when
running COPYCAT in copy mode. Example: COPYCAT /C
/DF will unpack programs from the F: drive.
/Bfilename - Causes the program to execute a program or batch file
each time a copy is made. Useful for maintaining
logs or copying special files to the disks. Example:
CAT /C /BLOG would execute the file LOG each time a
copy is made. The program passes 6 parameters to the
file being run. In a batch file these would be:
%1 = DRIVE (A:) %4 = CURRENT TIME
%2 = FILENUMBER %5 = CURRENT TIME
%3 = FILENAME %6 = RPT FILENAME
/M - Forces program to run in monochrome video mode.
/R - Displays the CAT.EXE Revision number the exits out.
/L - Copies programs in archived form. Default is to
unpack programs as they are copied.
/P - Enables PASSWORD PROTECTION to prevent unauthorized
exit from from the program.
/N - Disables the display of Bonus! programs in the CAT
program and the calculation of Bonus! programs on the
order form.
~COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
~ERROR #
A PROBLEM HAS OCCURED!
Error #9. Subscript out of range.
This error indicates that you have tried to address an array
element that does not exist. Following is a list of possible causes.
* Having more than 35 lines in the OPENING file.
* Having more than 1000 lines in any text file.
* Tagging more than 130 files at one time while viewing the
catalog.
* Having more than 20 menu names above the CATEGORIES list.
* This problem can also be caused by internal programming
errors. If you cannot resolve this error please call
technical support at 919-552-0767.
~ERROR # 9
~ERROR # 7
A PROBLEM HAS OCCURED!
Error #7. Out of memory.
The CAT.EXE program requires at least 256k free memory when run-
ning in the CAT mode. It requires at least 384k free memory when
running in the COPYCAT mode.
~ERROR # 7
~ERROR # 27
A PROBLEM HAS OCCURED!
Error #27. Out of paper.
The printer is out of paper.
~ERROR # 27
~ERROR # 53
A PROBLEM HAS OCCURED!
Error #53. File not found.
Most likely you have tried to run the CAT.EXE program without
one of it's required files. When running in CAT mode the program
requires two files to execute.
OPENING
CATEGORY.LST
When running in COPYCAT mode the CAT.EXE program will require
three files to execute.
OPENING
CATEGORY.LST
PATHLIST
~ERROR # 53
~ERROR # 61
A PROBLEM HAS OCCURED!
Error #61. Disk full.
Most likely you have tried to save your tagged files to one of
the catalog disks and there is not enough room to complete the save.
Insert another disk that has plenty of free space before trying to
save tagged files.
~ERROR # 61
~ERROR # 72
A PROBLEM HAS OCCURED!
Error #72 Disk media error.
This error indicates the disk you are trying to write to has
some kind of surface defect. Insert a new disk and try again.
~ERROR # 72
~ERROR # 76
A PROBLEM HAS OCCURED!
Error #76 Path not found.
Most likely you have tried to retrieve tagged files from a
sub-directory that does not exist. Try again and make sure you enter
the correct drive and pathname.
~ERROR # 76