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ARC-SYS v. 3.0 by: WRMoller (c) 1989 WRMoller All Rights Reserved CONTENTS OF THIS ARCHIVE: AS30.EXE = ARC-SYS 3.0 AS30.DOC = This file DISCLAIMER: The program ARC-SYS 3.0 is NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN. It is FREEWARE. There is no charge for using it. All the author asks is if you use ARC-SYS and find it is a worth while program please consider the many hours it has taken to write and consider the small contribution described at the end of the file. If you choose not to contribute please feel free to make any comments that will help improve the program. In addition, please do not alter the files AS30.EXE or AS30.DOC. However, this does not guarantee that someone has not altered either of the files. Therefore, BE WARNED: THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES EITHER IMPLIED OR ACTUAL ATTACHED TO THE ARCHIVE AS-30.ZIP OR ITS CONTENTS, AS30.EXE AND AS30.DOC. THE AUTHOR (WRMoller) WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR MISUSE OF THESE FILES. In addition, the author asks that no person or company use these files for profit or commercial purposes. INTRODUCTION: Arc-Sys 3.0 (AS30) is a simple front-end shell intended to assist you in performing the basic functions of four of the popular archiving programs.(PKZIP, PKPAK, PAK and LHARC) To gain full benefit of all the features of AS30 the files PKZIP.EXE, PKUNZIP.EXE, PKPAK.EXE, PKUNPAK.EXE, PAK.EXE, and LHARC.EXE must be present in a subdirectory that is listed in the PATH statement of your AUTOEXEC file. Also, your "DOS" files must be in a subdirectory listed in your PATH statement. AS30.EXE must be in a directory named [default drive]:\ARCSYS. If this directory doesn't exist AS30 will create it. DOCUMENTATION: WARNING: IT IS A GOOD PRACTICE TO HAVE A BACKUP OF THE FILES YOU ARE WORKING WITH BEFORE YOU USE ANY PROGRAM, SUCH AS ARC-SYS, WHICH CHANGES OR MANIPULATES THEM IN ANY WAY! *TO START Change to the subdirectory containing AS30.EXE. Then, enter AS30 and press RETURN (ENTER). *SET UP Arc-Sys 3.0 (AS30) uses a .CFG file to store the default settings of the SOURCE, TARGET & HOME paths used by the various commands of the FUNCTION keys. When AS30 is executed the program checks to see if the file AS30.CFG is in the \ARCSYS directory. If either is missing AS30 will create the directory and/or file. The \ARCSYS directory and .CFG file will be created in the CURRENT drive. Therefore to prevent the creation of duplicate \ARCSYS directories and .CFG files I recommend always starting AS30 from the same drive and directory. To set the defaults use "F2" from the AS30 screen. Press TAB to activate the Arc-Sys 3.0 window then press F2. The SET DEFAULTS MENU displays five (4) choices (a) ESC (b) Source Drive & Path (c) Target Drive & Path The format of the Drives and Paths entered should be: example: C:\ROOT\SUB1\SUB2\SOURCE "SOURCE" would be the subdirectory that contains the file(s) to be used in the command you choose. example: B:\TARGET "TARGET" would be the subdirectory (or in this case simply the drive) where the results of the command will end up. (The word "\TARGET" would not be typed if you wanted the results in the ROOT of the B: drive.) After the entry is made, pressing RETURN or ENTER will cause AS30 to ask "CORRECT ? [y/n]". A "y" answer will add the change to the default setting in the .CFG file. A "n" answer will return to the main screen of AS30. When setting the default PATHs to any ROOT DIRECTORY DO NOT INCLUDE THE BACKSLASH (\). example: C: not C:\ B: not B:\ A: not A:\ *COMMAND & FUNCTION KEYS TAB ............. Toggles from SOURCE/TARGET window to Arc-Sys 3.0 window. SPACE ........... Toggles from SOURCE window to TARGET window. UP/DOWN ARROW ... Scrolls files list in SOURCE/TARGET window. ESC ............. Exits AS30 to DOS F1 or 1 ..... COLOR/MONO (toggles COLOR & MONOchrome) F2 or 2 ..... SETUP (set all DEFAULTS) F3 or 3 ..... VIEW (LIST contents of an archived file) F4 or 4 ..... CNVRT (CONVERT one format to another) F5 or 5 ..... FOLD (creates an ARCHIVE file) F6 or 6 ..... SHELL (goes to DOS for later return) F7 or 7 ..... DIR (lists DIRECTORY of SOURCE or TARGET) F8 or 8 ..... SWAP (SWAPS SOURCE and TARGET paths) F9 or 9 ..... TYPE (TYPEs a file from archive to screen) F10 or 0 .... unFOLD (unARCHIVES a file) *F1 DETAILS Pressing the "F1" key will toggle between the COLOR display and a MONOchrome display. *F2 DETAILS See "SET UP" for details. *F3 DETAILS This command should be used to generate a list of the files contained in an archive file. You will be asked to enter the archive filename in the following format(s): example: file.ZIP or file.LZH file.ARC or file.PAK When the RETURN or ENTER key is pressed you are asked if the entry is "CORRECT ? [y/n]". If "y" is entered the contents of the file will be listed. If "n" is entered AS30 will return to the main screen. SPECIAL NOTE: The file must be in the SOURCE path. Be sure to use the correct extension. *F4 DETAILS Press this function key when you want to CONVERT an archived file from one format to another. You are asked to select the appropriate conversion from a list of 12 possibilities. ZIP -> ARC LZH -> ARC ARC -> LZH PAK -> ARC ZIP -> LZH LZH -> ZIP ARC -> ZIP PAK -> LZH ZIP -> PAK LZH -> PAK ARC -> PAK PAK -> ZIP or ESCAPE Once the selection is made by pressing a corresponding letter, you are asked for the name of the file to be converted. To convert all the archived files (in the SOURCE path) from one format to another format use the following: example: *.ZIP or *.ARC *.PAK or *.LZH The extension used should be the CONVERT FROM format NOT the CONVERT TO format. SPECIAL NOTE: The file(s) must be in the SOURCE path. The new file(s) will be in the TARGET path. The original(s) will be deleted. *AS30 creates a temporary subdirectory "\CONVERT" during the CONVERT process then removes it when the conversion is complete. If you already have a subdirectory by this name it must be renamed before AS30 is started. If a mid-conversion ERROR should occur, AS30 will automatically try to remove the temporary directory. However, to safe- guard against accidental deletion of a file, AS30 will not erase files that are stranded in the "\CONVERT" directory. Please check the ROOT for the temporary directory and copy and erase its contents then remove the \CONVERT directory. To prevent accidental loss of files, be sure there is sufficient space available in the TARGET PATH for the new archive. AS30 may delete the old files at the same time the new archive is aborted due to insufficient disk space. *F5 DETAILS Press this function key to create an archive file. You will be asked to enter the files to be added to the archive file. When all the file are listed (max. 6 if no wildcards are used) press RETURN or ENTER. AS30 will then ask for the name intended for the new archive file. There is a warning (CORRECT ? [y/n]) which allows you to escape to the AS30 main screen. SPECIAL NOTE: Be sure to use the correct extension for the archive format you wish to use. Additional files can be added by using the "F5" function again or if there are many files with similar file names wildcards can be used. example: *.DOC or similar?.* *F6 DETAILS Pressing "F6" will execute the BASIC "SHELL" command. The program will return to DOS but can be called back by typing "EXIT" at the DOS prompt and pressing RETURN *F7 DETAILS "F7" is an additional way to see what is in either the SOURCE or TARGET path subdirectories. You will be asked to select "a", "b" or "c". a = SOURCE b = TARGET c = ESCAPE (to AS30 main screen) A list of files and subdirectories will be displayed. *F8 DETAILS This command will SWAP the default settings of the SOURCE and TARGET drives and paths. *F9 DETAILS This command will TYPE a file that is within an archive to the screen. It is very useful for reading .DOC or README files without extracting the file from the archive. After you press "F9" you will be asked for the name of the file you wish to have TYPEd to the screen. (use the F3 command to view a list of files that are in the archive) There is a "CORRECT [y/n] ?" message which allows you to start the process again if you enter the wrong file name. Next, AS30 will ask for the name of the archive containing the file. Be sure to use the proper EXTENSION (ZIP, ARC, PAK or LZH). The "CORRECT [y/n] ?" message will appear again to allow you to correct any entry errors. If you answer "Y" to both inquiries AS30 will execute the command and begin scrolling the file on the screen. SPECIAL NOTE: The scrolling will begin immediately after you finish the second input. To stop the scrolling press <CTRL>+<S>. To restart the scrolling press <CTRL>+<S> again. *F10 DETAILS This command will unARCHIVE a file. AS30 will ask you to enter the name of the file to be unarchived. Again, the "CORRECT ?" warning is activated after pressing RETURN or ENTER. The file format should be as follows: example: file.ZIP or file.LZH file.ARC or file.PAK SPECIAL NOTE: Be sure the SOURCE and TARGET paths are correct. SPECIAL HELP INFORMATION: If at any point in the program you have entered a function that you did not intend to enter, simply press RETURN or ENTER until the "CORRECT ?" warning appears. At this point a "n" answer will send you back to the AS30 main screen. CREDITS AND COMMENTS: The original code was written in QuickBasic 4.5 and then compiled. If you like this program or have any comments please leave a message on one of the following: COMPUSERVE ID# 75340,3704 PC-LINK USER NAME WRMoller - OR - Write to: Bill Moller 18 Randolph St. Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 Although ARC-SYS 3.0 is FREEWARE any CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully accepted. ($5.00 is plenty) Thank you. Enjoy! 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