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ZipPro Ver. 1.2
Thank for trying ZipPro. I wrote this script after frustration over
unzipping my downloaded files at the Dos prompt. I would also like to thank
Datastrom on Cserve for all the help they offered me. Being I'm still
learning Waspect. I have injoyed writing the script and would like to get
feedback on features you'de like to see in upcoming versions.
Setup Instuctions
1. Edit the script to allow for the differences in our systems.
Such as drive letters and your Paths (F:\Prowin\Dnload for example).
2. Make your Test directory, and make sure that the script follows
the drive letters and path you select. You can change the name of the TEST
dir, but make sure its the same in the script.
3. Compile the script using Prowins compiler. This can be found by
selecting Script form the Menu, then selecting compile/edit. Then chosing
Compile. If the compiler gives you errors. Check for spelling errors and
compare it to this script.
Operating Instructions
This script is based on you using the Prowin's File Clipboard
feature. The script uses the saved Fileclip.txt file (from File Clipboard)
as a reference for files to unzip. It will only process .zip files so if
you downloaded .txt files also, don't worry. This script will pass these
files. You can actully create this file 3 ways.
1. While online. Select the files to download using the File
Clipboard. After selecting the files. Select File form the clipboard menu.
Select save as, then select OK to save to the default Fileclip.txt.
After Your download is over, just run the script.
2. If you dont use the File Clipboard to download your files. You
select File Clipboard Icon and enter the filenames there, then save them
as before.
Or, Use your favorite ASCII text editor (like NotePad) to enter
the filenames. ONLY one filename per line please. Save it as Fileclip.txt
then run the script.
What The Script Does
The first then the script will do is open the file Fileclip.txt.
It searchs each file for a .zip extention. If the file has no .zip extention,
it passes that one, and goes to the next one. After finding the .zip files
it passes the name to the other Procedures.
The first proc extracts the .zip extention, then uses the leftover
name to create the directory to unzip the file to.
The second proc does the nitty gritty. It formats the string to
create the command for unziping. Then it runs the command at the dos prompt.
This is continued, until all files are done.
Other Notes
I've added an option to delete the Fileclip.txt file after the
proccess is over. But you must select this option before compiling. If
you don't change this option you will have to make sure that the Fileclip.txt
file is deleted before running the script again, or it may try to unzip
files that have already gone through the process. If you choose this option
of course you don't have to go through that process, its easier this way,
but I'll leave it up to you if you want that option.
I have not tried this script with anything other than Pkunzip. It
should work with other unzippers as long as you've entered the proper
command for the unzipper inplace of Pkunzip. Good luck. I hope you injoy
this script. If you do let me know. Also If you would like to see other
features in the script, write me and I'll see what I can do. I'm working on
some dialog boxs to select options. Like I said. Let me know what you like
and dislike.
Thanks for using ZipPro Ver. 1.2
Michael Lee
Compuserve 75720,1221
Prodigy XHHJ46A
Execnet BBS 1-914-667-4567 (I'm just a member of this board, but you
can contact me here through Internet. Great board)