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COPYDESC version 1.02 Copyright (C) 1992 by Jim Robeson
11/15/92
Function:
Read a PCBoard DIR LIST file (arg-1),
and copy it to a file (arg-2),
changing all multi-line descriptions to "long lines".
with the output position of the '|' set in arg-3,
and the starting position of the text set in arg-4.
note: requirment: 1 < arg-3 < arg-4 <= 34
Other uses:
None.
Execution:
Run from command line or .BAT:
COPYDESC drv:\path\in-file-name drv:\path\out-file-name |pos txtpos
If run without arguments, a bit of help appears.
To test:
See the file TESTID.BAT, it is set up to read DIR.IN and create
DIR.OUT, with the '|' character in column 2 and the secondary
descriptions starting in column 5.
Notes:
This version will blow up if more than 39-40 lines are found in
any single file description. If a "hang" is experienced, check
the input file for really long descriptions. You could lower the
number of lines! If I continue to modify this, I will add a test
for this condition. Meanwhile, now you know too!
The test for the "first-line" of a description includes:
a numeric in column 21,
a '-' in each of 26 & 29,
and an "acceptable" DOS filename character in column 1.
If all 3 of the above conditions are met in any given line, the
program will assume that the line is the first line of a new
description.
If a description is entirely ignored (not reformatted), or is
merged into the previous description, a check for those conditions
will probably show the reason. BTE, the '&' is not acceptable to
me, even if DOS allows it part of the time!
Oh yes, BTW, the description data in line one is NOT re-packed, it
is taken as-is. Words might get added to line 1, though.
Disclaimer:
This program is contributed to the Public Domain. It can be
freely used, modified and/or distributed by anyone. The only
thing I ask is that you remember that I am not responsible
for anything that might go wrong through the use of this
program. I have tested the program enough for my own use.
I also realize that bugs can appear in most every program.
Therefore, YOU USE THIS PROGRAM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Enjoy,
Jim Robeson
The Cricket BBS, Pacific Grove CA, 408-373-3773