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A2fx Documentation Copyright 1990-1991 Chan Wilson 91/04=
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DGreetings. This document is intended to assist the reader in using H
Fthe program a2fx. It will also explain some of the background behind 0
a2fx and what is and isn't possible with a2fx.
GFirst off, let me point out that all a2fx is capable of doing (at this I
Gpoint in time) is to read 800K HFS formatted disks (standard Macintosh =
3.5" disks) and transfer selected files across. It cannot:
automagically transform a Macintosh application into a
Apple ][ application.
automagically translate an Excel spreadsheet into an =
;Appleworks spreadsheet, or any other translations that may ?
=or may not be possible using the Macintosh application Apple
File Exchange.
automagically transfer a Macintosh font file into a Apple
//gs font file.
write to Macintosh disks.
read or write IBM-pc format disks.
GIn the future, some of the above abilities may be added. Please don't
hold your breath, however..
Now, the bright side, what a2fx can be used for:
transferring text, DIF, and sound files from a Macintosh
disk to an Apple //.
In conjunction with an Apple //gs program called Resource :
8Spy, it can transfer Macintosh font files into a format >
<suitable for Resource Spy to translate into Apple //gs font
files.
transferring any macintosh file onto a ProDOS disk for
later dissection and perusal.
CNow that I've established what a2fx can and cannot do, let us move E
Conto the more fundamental issue of actually using a2fx to transfer
files.
GA2fx is an 8 bit ProDOS SYS file. It will run on any Apple //e and up ,
with 80 column display capability and 64K.
DUsing a2fx will appear very similar to Shrinkit, both in appearance I
Gand in action. Users familiar with Shrinkit should feel at ease using
a2fx.
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Main Menu
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AThe main menu of a2fx is very simple. There are only 3 choices: G
ETransfer files, About a2fx, and Quit. Transfer files starts you on G
Ethe process of transferring Macintosh files to ProDOS files. About I
Ga2fx is a short blurb about a2fx. Quit will return you to the program
that launched a2fx.
****** Note!! ******
EPressing OA-. at almost every dialog box will return you to the main
menu.
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Transfer files
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@Upon entering this option, a2fx will search all 3.5" drives for I
GMacintosh disks. Failing to find any Macintosh disks, it will display A
?a window of all devices and volumes online, similar to the one
depicted below:
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| Choose Path.. |9
| |9
| RAM
S3,D2 |9
|
S7,D1 |9
| ZOW S6,D1 |9
| S5,D1 |9
| RAM6 S5,D2 |9
| YARG S4,D1 |9
| S4,D2 |9
| |9
| |9
|_________________________________|
EOnce you have inserted a Macintosh HFS disk, press OA (open apple) O F
Dto rescan the online disks. If a2fx recognizes the 3.5" disk as an F
DHFS disk, it will display the volume name of the disk with a ">" in
front of the name, like so:8
_________________________________9
| Choose Path.. |9
| |9
| RAM
S3,D2 |9
|
S7,D1 |9
| ZOW S6,D1 |9
| >Sounds 3 S5,D1 |9
| RAM6 S5,D2 |9
| YARG S4,D1 |9
| S4,D2 |
| |9
| |9
|_________________________________|
Move the highlight bar down to the Macintosh volume and hit return.
COnce you have selected a Macintosh volume, a2fx will read the root 4
directory of the volume and display the contents. -
The layout of the filename display is such:
Folder Check Filename Type Data Creator RsrcF
Icon mark blks blks
Choose files by pressing the space bar to mark/unmark files, and .
hit return to begin transfer of the files.
To enter a subdirectory (folder), move the cursor to the +
directory and hit return or CA-downarrow.
To move up a level, press escape or CA-uparrow.
To change disks, hit tab.
To select/unselect all files in the directory, press OA-a.
To move the cursor up by a screenfull, press OA-uparrow.
To move the cursor down by a screenfull, press OA-downarrow.
COnce you have selected the files to transfer, and hit return, a2fx D
will ask you how you want the files stored on the ProDOS volume.
If you have selected more than one file, a2fx will ask you if it 7
should prompt for the storage method for each file.
A2fx prompts you for the storage method of the file. There are
four options:
Data Fork only. The most common option, this will transfer +
only the data fork of the Macintosh file.
AppleSingle format. This stores the Macintosh file (both =
;resource and data forks) as an AppleSingle file. Read the 6
DTS technote for possible uses and more information.
AppleDouble format. This stores the Macintosh file (both <
:resource and data forks) as an AppleDouble file. Read the 6
DTS technote for possible uses and more information.
Resource fork only. This will transfer only the resource
fork of the Macintosh file.
Next, a2fx will prompt you for the filetype and auxiliary E
Cfiletype of the file. Use the arrow keys to change the filetype. @
>Left and right arrows add/subtract by one, up and down arrows 8
6add/subtract by 10. Enter the auxiliary filetype in
hexadecimal.
Finally, a2fx will prompt for a location for the transferred C
Afiles. Use the same commands as the previous file dialog box to
select a volume and directory.
A2fx will transfer the files, displaying a status bar for each file. .
To abort the transfer, press escape or OA-.
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About A2fx
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EThis will display a brief blurb about a2fx, a summary of the storage 1
methods, and how to contact the author of a2fx.
FSurprisingly enough, this quits a2fx and returns you to the launching
application.