inform the operating system of available space on your cartridge.
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Create Output Log File:
This option will write information displayed by VERIFY or UPDATE to a log file of your choice.
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*** CHKMEDIA COMMAND LINE FORMAT ***
CHKMEDIA [drive:] [/VERIFY]
[/UPDATE]
Optional parameters:
[/HELP]
[/LOG[:filename]]
[/QUIET]
Where:
[drive:] is the letter of the volume CHKMEDIA is to be run on.
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[/VERIFY] produces a summary of available and
used space on the cartridge and checks for possible problems on the
cartridge.
[/UPDATE] writes any required corrections to your cartridge. It will also inform the operating system of available space on your cartridge.
[/QUIET] performs the operation without
keyboard input and screen output.
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[/LOG[:filename]]
writes information displayed by [/VERIFY] or [/UPDATE] to a log file of your choice [filename].
[/HELP] displays these help screens.
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There is no help available for this operation.
There is no help available for this operation.
*** HISTORY DISPLAY/SELECT HISTORY MARKERS ***
This option displays history markers and allows you to highlight and select a particular marker.
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*** HISTORY COMMAND LINE FORMAT ***
HISTORY [drive:[filename]]
[drive:] [/NEW]
[drive:] [/ACTIVE]
[drive:] [/LAST]
[drive:] [/ALL[:date]]
[drive:] [/USER[:xxxxx]]
[drive:] [/WRITE[:xxxxx]]
Optional parameters:
[/QUIET] [/LOG[:logname] [/HELP]
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where:
[drive:[filename]] is the letter of the volume for the History operation. [filename] is an option that allows you to search for
a specific file.
[/NEW] restores the cartridge to a newly formatted, empty state in read/write
mode.
[/ACTIVE] restores all files that were on your
cartridge at the time the selected
marker was written. All files created
after that time will be hidden. You can access restored files in a read/write mode.
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[/LAST] restores your cartridge to its most recent active state and places it in a read/write mode.
[/ALL[:date]] displays all history markers. The date (dd-mmm-yyyy) is an option that allows you to search for history markers created on or after that date.
[/USER[:xxxxx]] displays all NEW, USER and ACTIVE history markers. [xxx] is an option that allows you to search for USER markers with that specific USER number.
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[/WRITE[:xxxxx]] writes a USER history marker. If you do not specify a number, a marker will be written with the the default USER number of '1'.
[/QUIET] performs the operation without keyboard input or screen output.
[/LOG[:logname]] prepares a log file of displayed history markers. You can select a logname or the default, 'HISTORY.LOG' will be assigned to your logfile.
[/HELP] displays these help screens.
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Examples:
HISTORY
This will prompt you with a series of menus.
HISTORY E:\WORM\HISTORY.EXE /LOG:DISPLAY1.LOG
This will search for all versions of the file
'E:\WORM\HISTORY.EXE' on your cartridge and display them on the screen and in a log file called 'DISPLAY1.LOG'.
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HISTORY E: /QUIET /LOG:DISPLAY2.LOG /ALL:02-APR-1990
This will output all history markers written on or after April 2, 1990 into a log file called 'DISPLAY2.LOG'. This operation will not require
keyboard input or display any output on your screen.
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*** HISTORY DATE ENTRY ***
Type your date in the format
dd-mmm-yyyy.
For example, 18-JUN-1990
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*** HISTORY SELECT COUNTER ***
Selecting a history marker will place you back in time (in read-only mode) to the state of the cartridge at the time the selected history marker was created allowing access to older versions of files.
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*** HISTORY FILENAME SEARCH MENU ***
Type the full specification of the
file for which you are searching.
For example, F:\REPORTS\SALES1.DOC
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*** WRITE USER HISTORY MARKER MENU ***
You can identify your markers with numbers of your choice. These numbers will help you to find these markers at a later time.
We recommend that you assign numbers that have fixed meanings. For example, 1 could be used to identify daily backups, 2 for weekly backups, and 3 for monthly backups.
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*** DIAGS COMMAND LINE HELP ***
DIAGS [drive:] [/S0] [/LOOP[:xxx]]
[/S1]
[/S2]
[/S3]
[/S4]
[/ALL]
Optional parameters: [/LOG[:logname]]
[/QUIET]
[/HELP]
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Where:
[drive:] is the volume/drive to be tested.
[/LOOP[:xxx]] allows you to specify the number of times to repeat the test.
[/S0] tests the capacity of the drive from the SCSI controller in the drive. If this test fails, it signals a problem in the PC interface card, cabling or drive.
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[/S1] prompts the drive to perform an internal diagnostic test. You must first insert a cartridge into the drive before you start the test, otherwise it will fail. If you have inserted a cartridge and this is the first test to fail, it signals a problem with either the disk drive or the cartridge.
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[/S2] prompts random seek tests on the cartridge. Ensure a cartridge is inserted in your drive, otherwise, this test will fail. A failure signals problems with either the optical disk drive or the cartridge.
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[/S3] performs a READ test of several data sectors previously written to the cartridge. For this test, ensure that you use a cartridge with data already written to it. The test will fail without a cartridge. If your cartridge is blank, the test will not be performed but will still display a pass. If this test fails, it could indicate a problem with either the drive or your cartridge.
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[/S4] performs a WRITE test of a single sector on the cartridge by writing to a sector, reading it back, and comparing it to the original. A failure could indicate one of the following:
1. The sector provided for the test has already been written to. (Run CHKMEDIA QUICK to solve this problem.)
2. The sector can not be correctly written to. (Data read back does not match data written.)
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[/LOG[:logname]]
allows you to write results of the tests to a log file of your choice [logname].
[/QUIET] performs the operation without keyboard input or screen output.
[/HELP] displays these help screens.
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Examples:
DIAGS F: /ALL /LOOP:10 /QUIET /LOG:TEST.LOG
This will prompt DIAGS to run all the diagnostic tests 10 times, and without keyboard input or screen output. The results of the tests will be placed into a log file called TEST.LOG.
DIAGS F: /HELP
Takes you into these help screens.
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Note: If you do not specify in your command line which diagnostic tests to perform, the driver will take you into the menus to select your tests.
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*** DIAGS LOOP COUNT MENU ***
Type the number of times you would like
to perform the DIAGS tests.
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*** DIAGS SELECT TEST MENU HELP ***
Capacity Test:
This option tests the capacity of the drive from the SCSI controller in the drive. If this test fails, it signals a problem with the PC interface card, cabling or drive.
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Internal Diagnostics Test:
This prompts the drive to perform an internal diagnostic test. You must first insert a cartridge into the drive before you start the test otherwise it will fail. If you have inserted a cartridge and this is the first test to fail, it signals a problem with either the disk drive or the cartridge.
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Seek Test:
This test prompts random seek tests on
the cartridge. Ensure a cartridge is
inserted in your drive, otherwise, this test will fail. A failure signals problems with either the disk drive or the cartridge.
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Read Test:
Performs a READ test of a few data sectors previously written to the cartridge. Ensure that you use a cartridge with data already written to it for this test. The test will fail without a cartridge. If your cartridge is blank, the test will not be performed but will still display a pass. If this test fails, it could indicate a problem with either the drive or your cartridge.
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Write / Read Test
This performs a WRITE test on a single sector on the cartridge (WORM only) by writing a sector, reading it back, and comparing the data to the original. A failure could indicate one of the following:
1. The sector provided for the test has already been written to. (Run REPAIR to solve this problem.)
2. The sector can not be correctly written to. (Data read back does not match data written.)
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*** REPAIR MAIN MENU HELP ***
Quick Repair (Minimal Cartridge Analysis):
Performs a quick validity check of your cartridge, and writes any necessary corrections to it.
Slow Repair (If quick repair doesn't work):
Performs a slower, more exhaustive validity check of your cartridge than the above option. Use the slow repair if the
quick validity check fails to repair
your cartridge.
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Use the REPAIR command if:
- A 'WRITE FAULT ERROR' occurs when you try to
access your cartridge, and
- DVRSTAT tells you to run REPAIR.
First try the "QUICK" repair. Then if this does not
repair your cartridge, run the "SLOW" repair option.
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*** REPAIR COMMAND LINE FORMAT ***
REPAIR [drive:] [/SLOW] [/QUIET]
[/QUICK]
[/HELP]
Where:
[drive:] is the letter of the volume to be repaired.
[/SLOW] performs a slower, more exhaustive validity check on your cartridge than the [/QUICK] option. Use this option if the [/QUICK] does not fix your cartridge.
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[/QUICK] performs a quick validity check on your cartridge and writes any necessary corrections.
[/QUIET] performs the operation without keyboard input or screen output.
[/HELP] displays these help screens.
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*** DIAGS MAIN MENU HELP ***
Perform Diagnostic Tests:
This option tests the drive and interface, and determines whether or not problems exist in the system. It can be used to perform tests on the PC interface card, the SCSI cable, and the drive.
Create Output Log File:
Writes the results of the diagnostic tests into
a log file of your choice.
Exit:
Takes you out of DIAGS.
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*** DIAGS LOOP MENU HELP ***
One Loop:
will run the diagnostic tests once and then stop.
Multiple Loops:
allows you to enter the number of times to run the diagnostic tests.
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Loop Continuously:
will run the test until you press a key.
Change Default Tests:
allows you to select the diagnostic tests to run. There must be at least one test selected.
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*** REPAIR CONFIRMATION ***
Answer yes to repair the cartridge, or
no to cancel.
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*** CHKMEDIA UPDATE CONFIRM HELP ***
Answer yes to continue the update or no to cancel.
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*** NEW (HIDE ALL FILES) ***
This option restores the cartridge to a newly formatted state, and places it in a read/write mode.
Note: You will still be able to access old markers through History.
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*** HISTORY NEW (CONFIRM) ***
Answer yes to restore your cartridge to a newly formatted state in read/write mode, or no to cancel.
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*** HISTORY ACTIVE CONFIRM ***
Answer yes to place the previously selected history marker in a read/write mode, or no
to cancel.
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*** HISTORY ACTIVATE A SELECTED MARKER MENU ***
This option restores all files that were on your cartridge at the time the selected history marker was written. This command will also hide all files created after that time.
You can access the restored files in read/write mode.
Before you activate a history marker, first select it with the "Display/Select History Markers" option.
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*** HISTORY SELECT DRIVE MENU ***
Type the letter of the drive that contains your cartridge.
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*** REPAIR DRIVE MENU ***
Type the letter of the volume you want to repair.
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*** CHKMEDIA DRIVE MENU HELP ***
Type the letter of the volume you want to check.
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*** DIAGS DRIVE MENU HELP ***
Type the letter of the drive containing
your cartridge.
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If you wish to stop this operation, select yes. Select no to continue.
*** CHKMEDIA LOG NAME HELP ***
You can type a descriptive name for your log file. If you do not specify a name, the program will use the default, "CHKMEDIA.LOG".
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*** CHKMEDIA OVERWRITE LOGFILE HELP ***
Answer yes to replace the existing log file
or no to cancel.
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*** DIAGS LOG NAME HELP ***
This option writes the results of DIAGS to a
log file of your choice.
Either type in a name for your log file or use
the default "DIAGS.LOG".
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*** DIAGS OVERWRITE HELP ***
Answer yes to replace the existing log file
or no to cancel.
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*** HISTORY LOG NAME HELP ***
You can select a descriptive name for your log file.
For example, you can name your file USER.LOG to describe a list of all your user history markers.
Note: The log file will be saved to the directory from which you are currently working unless a complete path is specified.
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*** HISTORY OVERWRITE LOG FILE ***
Answer yes to replace the existing log file, or no to cancel.
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*** HISTORY CREATE OUTPUT LOG FILE MENU ***
This option prepares a log file of the displayed history markers.
Use this option before you use the "Display/Select History Markers" option.
Note: The log file will be saved to the directory from which you are currently working unless a complete path has been specified.
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*** WRITE USER HISTORY MARKER ***
Use this option to make a history marker for your own reference.
You can identify your markers with numbers of your choice. These numbers will help you to find your markers at a later time.
We recommend that you assign numbers that have fixed meanings. For example, 1 could be used to identify daily backups, 2 for weekly backups, and 3 for monthly backups.
You can then use History to access the backup state that you need.
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*** LAST (RETURN TO LAST ACTIVE HISTORY MARKER) ***
This option restores your cartridge to its most recent active state and places it in read/write mode.
Use this option when you have finished reviewing a previous state.
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*** HISTORY EXIT MENU ***
Use this option to exit from the History program.
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*** HISTORY DISPLAY ALL MENU ***
This option displays all history markers
of all types including USER, NEW, ACTIVE,
and SYSTEM markers.
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*** HISTORY DISPLAY USER, NEW, AND ACTIVE MARKERS ***
This option displays all markers except system history markers.
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*** HISTORY SPECIFIC USER MARKER SEARCH ***
This option allows you to search for specific USER history markers by identifying the markers by their assigned numbers.
Valid numbers for USER history markers are 1 to 65535.
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*** HISTORY FILENAME SEARCH MENU ***
This option allows you to search for all versions of a specific file.
(.txt)