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 8/1/93 v 1.01

 QuickCat is a re-release of the highly popular Colorado Utilities Disk
 Manager (CUDM).  The last release of CUDM was 3.81 and upgrades to this
 new system may be accomplished by using the Extract/Import utilities
 available with one of the registered versions.

 CUDM was renamed QuickCat because MSS felt that the public were having a
 problem recognizing the purpose of the program from seeing just the name.
 Many thought it was a file management system rather than a catalog system.

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 QuickCat, the standard version supports 4,000+ records, depending on
 available memory.  The Plus & Extended  versions have an unlimited capacity.
 Reads any disk size, including CD-ROM drives interfaced through standard
 MS-DOS drivers.  Reads and catalogs internal directories of compression
 libraries (ZIP, LHA, PAK, ZOO, ARC, etc).  Many search capabilities
 including imbedded strings, wild card, etc.  Allows 410 characters of
 comments per catalog entry. Supports 25/43/50 line screens.

 The Plus version uses standard DOS and EMS memory and has an unlimited
 capacity. (Actually about 3 billion records in each file)  The Extended
 version uses protected mode Extended memory and have an unlimited
 capacity.  The plus version is available only through registration.

 While you may freely share this program it is copyrighted material and if
 you continue to use it after a reasonable period (30 days) you are expected
 to register it with the owner.  See the last page of the DOC file for
 information on registering.

  ****CAUTION The documentation contains high ASCII characters and is
  designed for a printer capable of outputting line characters ******

 Micro System Solutions         Orders 1-800-421-1789
 5048 W. Maplewood Ave.         Questions 1-303-795-7653
 Littleton, CO 80123            FAX [phone]
                        Support BBS 1-303-795-9583 (9600 N81)



 This version fixes the following bugs or adds the following enhancements:
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 8-01-93 v 1.01
        A few bugs surfaced in the first version and have been fixed
        as follows:
        o       Update was deleting files from other diskettes.
        o       The default sequence was not set when a new catalog
                was created.
        o       The edit mask 'K' wasn't working. Placing a 'K' at the
                end of the edit mask will cause the resulting number to
                be output in kilo's. ###,###K and 123,456 will result in
                124K. ###,###k and 123,456 will result in 124.
        o       The mask assign to disk size was used for all numbers.
                Each number now uses its own mask.
        o       Placing a catalog name on the command line wasn't working.
        -       One problem remaining
                Manual deletion of a volume or archive won't delete entries
                below that level. This will be fixed in the next release.

 7-20-93 v 1.0
        This is currently considered a clean release. Please report any
        problems you discover to MSS at 1-800-421-1789
        o       re-released as QuickCat v1.0
        o       File formats have changed so updates require the use
                of the Export/Import programs available to registered
                users. Contact MSS for more information.
        o       Fixed CUDM problems
                o       Compressed printing now works for Laserjets,
                        Deskjets and Dot Matrix printers
                o       Updating now works properly
                o       Changing the printer now allows for saving
                        the new selection as the default or as a one
                        run only printer
                o       The saved configuration was reworked to correct
                        a few bugs in column headers.
                o       The Print Layout always overlayed the Screen
                        Layout when read at system initialization.
                o       The price was reduced to $37.00 + $5.00 s/h
                        ($8.00 for Europe/Asia)

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 1/19/93 v 3.8
 Colorado Utilities Disk Manager (CUDM) A high volume disk catalog system.
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v3.xx..... and beyond. Things to come.
    o Read comments from external sources. This includes an imbedded
      FILE-ID.DIZ and a .SDI file as well as the hidden DESCRIPT.ION
      file created by 4DOS. (Hopefully in version 4.0)
    o and much more.

v3.81 06/26/93
    o Joe Davis, a beta tester, discovered a printing bug which had been
      in CUDM for about 5 versions.  The program ignored the user setting
      for line length in the Printer Layout Form. This has been fixed.
    o The print layout was changed to allow the number of lines printed
      in compressed mode to be set by the user. Most printers will allow
      70 to 80 lines per page while printing compressed.

v3.8  06/23/93
    o Added a duplicates only view. There is also a new check box in the
      default dialog which alerts CUDM to automatically update the duplicate
      file index during updating. If this is not checked, the duplicate
      file index will become outdated each time you add, delete or update
      a catalog.  The down-side is that maintaining the duplicate file index
      takes time and slows down the cataloging process.
    o Move the view screen dialog box items to submenus. This should make
      it easier to understand and use.
    o The volume view was one of those moved to a submenu.  You can now
      select one or more volumes to view by hitting the space bar in
      the selection list for each volume you wish to see. The sequence will
      always be in volume/filename order.
    o Fixed the Print to file option. Be sure to set the destination in the
      printer definition submenu.
    o Most of the view options have been speeded up. With large files
      this is a big improvement.
    o The option to not expand archives wasn't working. This has been
      fixed and the interface has been changed.
    o The format for the configuration file (CUDM.INI) has been changed
      to text. The system maintains it internally and if it is altered
      it may not set internal switches properly. To fix a damaged .INI
      file merely delete the old one and do a Save Options in the Systems
      menu.
    o The brand call from the command line has been changed to /brand.
      The old /+ still works but will probably be phased out in the next
      version or two.
    o The status screen layout has been changed to allow room for the
      duplicate file count.

v3.74 02/18/93
    o CUDM would not read the catalog drive after labeling a disk.

v3.73 01/19/93
    o Fixed a problem when initiallly checking for a printer CUDM
      could hang if no printer was attached.
    o Replaced archive readers with faster version.

v3.72 01/02/93
    o Corrected a problem in the new print routine.
    o Added a protected mode version which uses extended memory.
      Distributed as CUDMExxx (CUDMEx.EXE on Compuserve)

v3.71 12/30/92
    o Added a notification characters in the view screens that a comment
      exists with a record.  Look for a musical note next to the file
      name.
    o Replaced the print routine with a smaller, faster one.

v3.70 12/03/92
    o Minor fixes to accomodate new version of software and compiler.
    o Changed the branding routine.

v3.6x 11/10/92
    o Added command line parameter "/NOEMS". This turns off all
      use of EMS for those machines which have major memory
      compatibility problems as well as old EMS drivers.
    o Added an option to add a Data Set manually.
    o Corrected screen layout window. Volume and File windows were
      switched.
    o Fixed the volume selection window to accept more than 15 volumes.
    o Moved the colors into the configuration file.
    o Rewrote the setcolor program, now called DMCOLOR.EXE
    o Renamed the CUDM.CFG file to CUDM.INI to pave the way to Windows.
    o  Once more into the breech.<g>  This release fixes the comment
       search routine.  The original routine had an uninitialized case
       flag and as a result wouldn't search for case sensitive until at
       least one "ignore case" search was completed.
    o  Fixed the DOS Shell option which worked fine for 25 line mode but
       hung the system for 43 & 50 line modes. The allocated buffer used
       to store the current window was too small.

NOTE ***********
        Older version of HIMEM.SYS will hang the system when it tries to
        allocate EMS. We recommend anyone having problems with system hangs
        replace HIMEM.SYS with the version dated 3-10-92 3:10 or later.
    o  Turn the mouse back on in the main menu.
    o  Fixed a new bug introduced in v3.52 Unable to save comments or
       categories.
    o  Fixed another v3.52 bug Unable to delete current entry.
    o  Overlay was only using standard RAM. Fixed it to use EMS. System is
       now much faster.
    o  Fixed a problem with the way the registered version allocates and
       releases EMS memory. This should make system sharing easier.
    o  Added universal hot keys.
       - AltX ... exits CUDM from anywhere in the program.
       - AltA or F5 ... Begins quick catalog from anywhere in the
         program.

v3.5x  8/12/92
    o  Added support for 43 and 50 line screen modes if operating on an
       EGA or VGA screen.
    o  The memo editor wasn't releasing its buffer when done. Eventually
       the program would have all of memory and choke.
    o  Some macro systems take control of interrupt vectors which
       conflict with CUDM when trying to shell to DOS.  Added code to
       restore standard vectors and replace them upon return from DOS.
       Also added code to completely shut-down the catalogs before
       shelling out. This will protect the files if a proper exit from
       the shell is not made.
    o  Changed the volume label routines to add the label to the
       mediaID portion of the diskette boot record. (per DOS 4.x & 5.0)
    o  Changed the record delete to take subordinate entries into account.
       Deleting the volume now deletes all archives and files from that
       volume. Deleting the archive deletes all files in the archive.
    o  Moved the sequencing option to the menu. Improved the speed and
       interface. See ORDER on the LIST menu.
    o  Added a DEFAULT dialog option to include the drive letter in the
       subdirectory field of the catalog record. Added this new flag to
       the configuration file, so the new configuration version is 3.42.
    o  Added Update/Add abort.  Hitting any key during operation will
       abort the Update/Add.
    o  Added volume rename function. Alt-R will prompt for new volume name.
    o  Added a Volume View option. (Kind of slow in this version, will
       be speeded up in next release)
    o  Corrected a design flaw which slowed down large updates.
    o  Corrected a bug in the comment routines which failed to deallocate
       memory after a comment was added. Systems would eventually run out
       of memory and lock-up.
    o  Fixed a bug in Screen and Print Layout windows. Prompts were
       uppercase only.
    o  Fixed a bug in the print routine which forced a "Printer head out
       of position" error 18401.

v3.4x   5/12/92
     o  Changed the format of the screen and print layout windows to a dialog
        box to support buttons to save the layout.
     o  Add/update routine was using the hard drive date as date for floppy.
     o  Fixed a bug in the update that caused an update to increment the
        volume count. (Run the rebuild function to reset your count).
     o  System wasn't saving comments properly during an update.
     o  Added an Import/Export capability in the form of external programs
        available to registered users. These programs will be sent on the
        distribution disk and be available on the BBS REGUSERS section.
     o  Fixed several minor bugs related to print and screen headings.
     o  Add compressed and double column printing.
     o  Add support for nonstandard page sizes.

v3.3x   4/30/92
     o  Added ability to change catalog name within the default dialog box.
     o  Fixed the command line to change the catalog name. Added the
        /diskdrive to the command line, example: /c will use drive C as the
        default.
     o  Fixed the printer select dialog to retain the default printer type.
     o  Removed the cartridge selection. (Not used)
     o  Fixed ZIP file expansions. Program was not checking for the proper
        extention.
     o  Added case insensitive search for comments.
     o  Changed the category search to be case insensitive at all times.
     o  Fixed bugs which prevented the search routine from selecting any
        records and one which prevented the print routine from printing
        anything but the file view. The extensive nature of the problem
        warranted a new release number.
     o  Incorporated the overlay file into the .EXE for easier product
        distribution.
     o  Added duplicate file check into the view screens.
     o  External export program available to registered users.
     o  Replaced the viewer with a faster one.
     o  Added string searching in comments and multiple imbedded strings in
        names.
     o  Added the 'S' edit filter to split filenames.
     o  Fixed a bug in the branding routine that left an extraneous set of
        catalog files behind.
     o  Fixed a bug that hung the PC when the viewer was opened for volumes
        followed by files.
     o  Improved speed in the user sort key function.
     o  Added external record export feature. Available only in the Plus
        version.
     o  Added a routine to rebuild the indexes. This routine also re-counts
        the records and maintains index order.
     o  Fixed to retain comments and category on update.
     o  Fixed field lengths to correct errors in updating diskettes.
     o  Fixed routine which cleaned up file after updating.
     o  Would delete all records which volumes higher in the alphabetic
        chain than the one being updated.
     o  Fixed shared read for read only files.
     o  Sometimes mistakenly id'd files as archives.
     o  Fixed minor bug in file structure

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