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- SMALL FILE VIEWER version: 2.0
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- (C) Copyright, 1988-92 TechStaff Corporation
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- This version of SFV is being released as Public Domain. It can
- be distributed freely as long as it is not sold, modified or
- separated from this documentation.
-
- Shareware vendors do not need to obtain permission to dis-
- tribute it, however we would appreciate a call or letter. It
- can be added to disks containing other Shareware/Public Domain
- programs.
-
- TechStaff Corporation is not liable for any damages resulting
- from using or the inability to use this program and assumes no
- responsibility as such.
-
-
- Overview:
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- SFV allocates 90,000 bytes of system memory. Text files up to
- 5000 lines, 160 characters can be viewed. Files greater than
- 90,000 bytes cannot be viewed.
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- Upon exiting to Dos system memory is deallocated.
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- At the Dos prompt A: enter SFV
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- A status line appears at the top. The default directory
- is displayed.
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- F1=Help - is for help and can only be entered from the
- File name box. The Esc key clears the help screen.
- The version number appears on the bar menu when ever
- F1 is pressed.
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- F2=Color - is for the text display color and can only be
- used when text is displayed. F2 is disabled for monochrome
- systems.
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- F5 - displays and changes directory
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- Filename= - Displays the filename of the currently loaded
- document. Filename= also displays any of these error when
- they occur.
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- INVALID DRIVE FILE NOT FOUND DRIVE NOT READY
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- This error is displayed in the Filename box.
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- FILE TOO LARGE! - Huge File Viewer can bypass this error.
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- Small File Viewer clears all filenames and returns to
- Filename box.
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- Lines= - displays available memory and counts each line as
- it gets loaded. Limited to 50000 bytes, 5000 lines on Small
- File Viewer. All available bytes, 13000 lines on Huge File
- Viewer.
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- File Name: - *.*, this is the default filespec. Use the
- Cursor pad keys to edit the filespec. A block cursor will
- overtype, a 2 line cursor will insert text. Filespecs can
- not be greater than 63 characters. When a filespec is
- entered manually, it appears at the top and again in the
- Filename Box with a different color.(black for color sys)
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- Entering any wildcards will list those files in the file
- box. A listing of files can only be obtained if the file
- spec contains wildcards. After entering a desired file-
- spec press the return key.
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- If an error occurs, it is displayed and the cursor reappears
- in the file name box. However, the filespec is not cleared,
- and this is not a program bug, this is to simplify the edit-
- ing to correct the filespec with out having to reenter it.
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- To load a file from the file box, use the cursor arrow keys
- to highlight that filename and press return. That file name
- appears at the top and again in the File name box. Press Esc
- or the Spacebar key to return to the File name box.
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- Once a file is displayed, press Esc to view another file or
- press Esc twice to exit to Dos.
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- SFV is machine dependant, the faster the machine the faster
- the loading and scrolling.
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- If a DRIVE NOT READY error occurs an "Insert Disk and press
- any key..." message is diplayed.
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- Bugs!
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- Bugs are listed only to inform you that older versions may
- have problems and should be deleted and the latest installed.
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- The crash that ocurred in Version 1.2 when entering
- certain wildcard combinations has been corrected.
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- The Window clearing bug for single drive systems in
- Version 1.5 has been corrected.
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- New Features:
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- Version 1.5
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- The number of files is now listed on the menu bar.
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- Version 1.6
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- A change directory and disk drive routine has been added.
- Press F5 to activate it. The Spacebar or Esc will clear
- the directory listing. The ".." entry will move the cur-
- rent directory down one level. The [-A-] and [-B-] en-
- tries will change the default drive.
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- The number of directories found is now listed on the menu
- bar.
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- Version 1.7
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- Improvements to the Help Screen.
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- Version 2.00
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- Invoking SFV with a /B will force monochrome.
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- Added registration info and Amazing Preview Disk screen.
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- Version 2.0 - changed Amazing Preview Disk ad.
- Increased bytes to 90K (changes 12-16-91)
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- SFV REGISTRATION: (specify disk size)
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- Although this has been released as Public Domain you can still
- register it. Here's How!
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- To register SFV and receive Huge File Viewer (HFV) send a Check/
- Visa or MasterCard for $5.00 (Includes S&H) to the address
- below. (add $2.00 for the Amazing Preview Disk, credited towards
- first order)
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- THE TECHSTAFF TOOLS COLLECTION REGISTRATION:
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- To register SFV and receive the complete registered set of Tech-
- Staff Tools send a Check/Visa/MasterCard for $19.95 + $3 S&H to:
-
- ADDRESS:
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- TechStaff Corporation Post Office Box 823, Dept:HFV
- Watertown, MA 02272 (617)924-0306
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- The registered set of TechStaff Tools comes with a Printed Users'
- Manual, 2 years technical support, free version upgrade, Amazing
- Preview Disk and the following 14 programs.
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- TechStaff Huge File Viewer ... File Browser
- TechStaff File Finder ........ Fast! File Finder
- TechStaff File Manager ....... Beginners Copy & Delete Utility
- TechStaff Disk Tally ......... Totals file sizes in Dir/Disk
- TechStaff Stamp Manager ...... Changes Date/Time attributes
- TechStaff Page Printer ....... Prints up 2600 copies unattended
- TechStaff Volume Label ....... Adds a Volume Label and Verfies
- TechStaff System Information . Displays all about a system
- TechStaff File Exist ......... Quickly determines if a file exists
- TechStaff Skip Perforation ... Skip perf on continous feed paper
- TechStaff Temp. Converter .... Converts numbers to F or C
- TechStaff Free Space ......... How much disk space remains?
- TechStaff Disk Size .......... Are you using a 20/30/40 meg hard disk?
- TechStaff Mouse Tester ....... Tests all mouse functions, buttons to!
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- Any of the Registered TechStaff Tools can be purchased seperately
- for only $5.00 each. Includes Free Shipping)
-
- (add $2.00 for Amazing Preview Disk)
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- Manuals are Only $5.50
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- For a review of TechStaff Tools, see Computer Shopper Magazine, Feb.
- 1991, p441, Shareware Magazine Sept/Oct 1990, p22
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- For a review of the Amazing Preview Disk, see Popular Electronics,
- October 1991, under Fun Software. Also see Computer Shopper Feb, 91,
- at the end of the TechStaff Tools Review.
-