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- ZARC Ver 4.1
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- An easy to use Zip manager. It displays the current default
- directory and you simply tag the files you want zipped.
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- Updated version to operate correctly while using DOS 5.0 & up.
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- 7 Files provided within this Zipfile: ZARC-41.ZIP
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- ZARC.EXE (Main program)
- ZARC.TXT (This file)
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- ARJ2ZIP.ZIP Converts ARJ type files to Zip ( ARJ.EXE required)
- LZH2ZIP.ZIP Converts LZH type files to Zip ( LHA.EXE required)
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- CLEANUP.ZIP Removes Junk BBS files from Zips. Uses a list of
- known JUNK filenames to delete from Zips.
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- FILE_ID.DIZ File descriptions of ZARC for automatic insertion
- DESC.SDI of description when uploading to most BBS's.
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- Any other or additional files included in the zip are not
- supplied by me and should be removed.
- Use FILE_ID.DIZ as a description when uploading to BBS.
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- SETUP:
- To use ZARC, The program PKZIP.EXE (R) must be on your disk,
- and preferably within a search path.
- If it is not in a search path, or if ZARC cannot find PKZIP,
- an error message will appear when attempting create a zip file.
- To understand more about the operation of PkZip, refer to the
- MANUAL supplied with PkZip.
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- To View text files, The program 'LIST' needs to be in your
- search path. It is called when viewing text files.
- For any additional information concerning the use of LIST,
- refer to the documentation supplied with LIST. (LIST76B.ZIP)
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- It is best to place PKZIP and LIST in a directory that is
- included in a search path. The path is set as a statement
- in your Autoexec.bat file.
- Then you may place this program (ZARC) in the same directory
- and call both programs from which ever drive or directory you
- are working in. ( put LIST in a search path too.)
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- Note: if PkZip or LIST is called from a batch file, the batch
- file should NOT change directories or drive to access PkZip
- or LIST. The search path will take care of it for you.
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- HOWTO:
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- After invoking ZARC, you may select files by tagging them with
- the spacebar, or pressing T to tag all the files. (U to untag)
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- To Zip a selection of files:
- Select the files that you want to include in the zip-file by
- pressing the space-bar to tag, or un-tag the selections.
- The directory may have more than one page of files. Press PgDn
- or PgUp to change pages. (also Home & End).
- The Arrow keys will move the highlighted file marker up or
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- When pressing the spacebar, the highlighting marker moves down
- one place so as to tag many files easily. When You reach the
- bottom line of files, it will automatically change to the next
- page if there are additional files there.
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- When you are satisfied with your selection, press Z to display
- the ZIP MENU. The menu will give you will be given options for
- the ZIP operation.
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- You may:
- * Create a new zipfile that will contain the selected files.
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- * Update an existing ZipFile by adding new files to it, or
- replace an existing file within the Zip.
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- * Freshen an existing ZipFile. This means that PkZip uses the
- list of files from within the zipfile for consideration when
- freshening the Zip. If you specify filenames by tagging them
- then PkZip will only freshen or update the files tagged, IF
- they already exist within the zipfile, and only if the tagged
- file is different or changed from the original Zipped copy.
- If you do not tag any files, then PkZip will use the entire
- list from within the zipfile as a reference and will freshen
- them if the files on your disk have changed or are different
- from the ones within the zipfile. If the files have not been
- changed, or no match can be found with the names within the
- zip, then the message ' Nothing to do' will appear.
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- * Re-Date a ZipFile. With this option, no files are added
- or updated. Pkzip reads the date for all the files within
- the zipfile, and selects the newest date. Then it re-set's
- the Zipfile date to this date.
- Often times, you will find a zipfile with a recent date, and
- find that the files within have older date. This happens
- when BBS systems add their JUNK advertisement files to the
- zipfile.
- Sometimes they RE-ZiP the files with a newer Zip version so
- as to compress the files better and faster. This also messes
- up the ZipDate. See the section on DATE setting option.
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- MOVE:
- * MOVE a file to a ZipFile.
- When using this option, All files added to a new or existing
- Zipfile, will be DELETED from the disk after confirming that
- the Zipfile was successfully generated or updated.
- This option is handy for those that want to save each days
- records in a zipfile archive for easy retrieval, and start
- fresh each day.
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- Changing directories:
- Change directory by highlighting the directory name with the
- up or down arrow keys and pressing ENTER. When changing to
- a different directory, any tags will NOT be remembered.
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- To zip files in two or more directories, zip the desired files
- in the first directory, remembering the path & filename.
- Change to the 2nd directory. Tag the files desired, and when
- creating the zip, indicate the same path & filename used in the
- first directory. The selected files will be added to the Zip.
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- Change disk Drive by entering L to Log a new drive.
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- When you are finished selecting the files by tagging them, and
- if you are updating an existing ZipFile, and it is in the current
- directory, simply highlight that zipfile with the highlight bar
- before going to the ZipMenu.
- From the ZipMenu, select the zip function desired. If a Zipfile
- was highlighted then that filename will be prompted for you.
- If it's the right filename, simply press enter. If it's not, then
- enter the proper name instead of the one displayed.
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- Do not use any extension with the zipfile name. It will default
- to .ZIP automatically. In some cases, the zip extension may be
- needed. If the selected Zip name already exist, a warning will be
- displayed. This is a safety warning, and ZARC don't always know if
- you are attempting to make a new zip or updating an old one.
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- If the file already exist, it can either add the tagged files
- to the existing zip, or update the existing zip if the file
- already exist within the zip.
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- ZARC will exit and zip the files requested into the file name
- that you specified.
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- DATE: The ZipDate used is determined by the date setting option.
- There are 3 options:
- 1. Use today's date for the generated Zipfile.
- 2. Use the same date as existing ZipFile. (when updating file).
- 3. Use the date of the most recent file within the zipfile.
- (including the date of the file just added to the zip).
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- To set date option, press D and select a method. This will be a
- temporary setting, and will return to the default each time ZARC
- is invoked. Also if you log a new disk drive, you may have to
- set it again.
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- To change the default setting:
- Go to the directory where ZARC resides.
- At the DOS prompt, enter:
- C:> ZARC DATE
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- Make a selection. It will configure ZARC and enter the program.
- Pressing enter or any other key will cancel the function.
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- WORK DRIVE:
- While Zipping, or updating a Zipfile, a lot of disk space is
- required. If you are short on disk space, (such as working on
- drive A), you may specify a work drive that pkzip will use while
- creating or updating a Zipfile. Select this while in the ZipMenu.
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- SORT: A sorting option will now let you sort the directory as displayed.
- This does NOT sort the disk. It only sorts the way it is displayed
- in ZARC.
- This is a simple type sort, and is often times slow, depending on
- the size of the directory, and the speed of your computer.
- Sorting was not the prime intent of ZARC, and therefore is only
- an afterthought for those who desire it.
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- Shell: You may SHELL to dos, if needed, but you will need to know some
- of the precautions while using the shell.
- Remember, when shelling to dos, ZARC is still in memory. It uses
- much of the available memory, leaving less for your shell operation.
- DO NOT load any TSR type programs while in a shell unless you
- remove it from memory before exit back to ZARC.
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- Note: While in a Dos Shell, running certain programs will cause the
- saved screen to be erased. If this happens, simply press Z and
- then the escape key.
- If this fails, press L and re-log the current drive.
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- When you are finished with your shell, you should make sure that
- you return to the drive and directory that you shelled into.
- If you forget, and type exit, you can do one of 2 things:
- 1: Press F5 and return to shell, & return to the proper directory.
- 2: Press L to re-log into the current drive & directory.
- If any files were changed while you shelled, you will need to
- Re-Log the drive by pressing L and enter the drive letter that
- you want, (even if it's the same drive), so that the directory
- listing will be correct.
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- Register: The following commands are available in registered versions
- of ZARC.EXE only:
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- V = View an ascii file.
- Alt-V = Zip-View a zipped file.
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- Registered versions can Zip-View A zipped file to display the
- file names within the zipfile.
- To view the file names within a Zipfile, Highlight the zip file
- that you want to view. Press Alt-V.
- You can only Zip-View a file that has a .ZIP extension.
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- Registration is required for commercial use of ZARC.EXE.
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- Registration fee for individuals is reduced to $ 10. US. Funds.
- Registration fee for commercial, government or school use
- is $25.00
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- All fees are to be made in U.S. funds.
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- All copyright rights reserved. ZARC.EXE shall remain the property
- of Al Richards, Shawnee Mission, Kansas and registration of
- ZARC.EXE is a licence grant to use ZARC.EXE as needed.
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- You may distribute ZARC in it's original Zipped form to BBS's
- and friends provided that this text file is included in the
- Zipfile as supplied and no files included in the Zip are modified
- in any way, including this text file.
- No registered version may be distributed or uploaded to any
- BBS under any circumstances.
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- Disclaimer: Although tested, I will not be responsible for any
- loss or damage to any data on any computer and the user assumes
- all responsibility for it's use.
- I am also not required to furnish updated versions unless they
- become available, if any.
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- If you try ZARC, and any problems occur, please let me know
- and tell me what kind of computer you have trouble with and
- the version of dos.
- I am always interested in, and like to receive comments about
- using ZARC. Suggestions are always welcome.
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- When registering, A unique registration code will be sent to
- you, and so far, this code will be good for all updates.
- Fill out the registration blank below.
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- If you are already a registered user, The code for the previous
- version WILL work on ZARC-4.1
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- Print or copy this page and use it for registration.
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- (ZARC 4.1)
- Send your registration fee in U.S. funds to:
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- AL RICHARDS
- 5201 ASH
- Shawnee Mission, Kansas
- 66205-2114
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- Your name __________________________________________________
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- Address __________________________________________________
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- City, State, Zip ___________________________________________
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- Company / Government name __________________________________
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- Phone Number ( ) ______________________________________
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- What BBS did you get Zarc from ? ___________________________
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- Type of computer & Dos version ____________________________
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- Check the lines that apply below: (U.S. Funds)
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- ___ Registration (individual use) ($ 10. enclosed)
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- ___ Commercial, Government, School use. ($ 25. enclosed)
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- ___ Send Current or latest version. ($ 5. Additional)
- ( on 5 1/4" diskette only)
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- Important:
- Enter on the line below, the registration name (or company name)
- EXACTLY as you want it to be displayed on the screen.
- (15 characters limit)
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- It is CASE sensitive, so use UPPER and / or lower case
- characters as needed.
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- (Please PRINT clearly)
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