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PC FileMasdir
A Shareware Product From
Mini Data Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 641634
Kenner, LA 70064
C O N T E N T S
Definition of Shareware . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Description
DOS/U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
d/Lib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Requirements & Limitations
DOS/U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
d/Lib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operations - General Information . . . . . . 14
DOS/U Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disk Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
File Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Print Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
d/Lib Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Print Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
License Disclaimer Agreement . . . . . . . . 40
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and
continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual
programs differ on details -- some request registration
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial
period. With registration, you get anything from the simple
right to continue using the software to an updated program
with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with
a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors
are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors,
and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases,
there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference
is in the method of distribution. The author specifically
grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either
to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some
authors require written permission before a commercial disk
vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
You should find software that suits your needs and
pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The
Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because
you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low,
prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for
it.
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SYSTEM INSTALLATION
How do I get started with File MasDir?
The first step is to install the program on your computer.
Please follow the following procedures when installing the
program.
1. Switch to the drive that you wish to install the program
on by typing the Drive letter followed by a colon. For
example, if you wish to install the program on your C
Drive you would type the following at the DOS prompt:
C:
2. Decide what you wish to name the directory that you wish
to install the program in. For example if you wish to
place the system into a new directory called DOSU, you
would type the following to make a directory:
md C:\DOSU
3. Select the directory you have created for the system by
typing:
CD \ DOSU
4. Insert the File MasDir diskette into your computer. From
this directory, the system can be installed by typing:
d: Install
Where d: represents the diskette drive where the File
MasDir diskette is mounted. The system components will be
extracted from the file INSTALL.EXE and placed in the
directory C:\DOSU.
The compression & self-extracting process used in the
distribution of this system is licensed from PKWare for this
purpose.
The directory used for this system should be added to the path
in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This will enable you to start the
system from any directory by typing DLIB or DOSU. When you
exit the system, you will be returned to the directory from
which the system was launched. Please refer to your DOS manual
to determine how to modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If you do
not add the system directory to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file then
you will need to follow the procedures outlined below in order
to run the system.
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TO RUN FILE MASDIR
1. Turn on your computer if it is not already on.
2. At the DOS prompt log onto the drive where that you
have installed File MasDir. For Example, if it is
installed on drive C you would type:
C: and press [ENTER]
3. Log onto the directory in which File MasDir is
installed. For example, if File MasDir is in the DOSU
directory suggested in the installation section you
would then type:
CD\DOSU and press [ENTER]
Then Type DOSU at the prompt and press [ENTER]
The File MasDir opening screen should appear after proper
execution of the steps outlined above. The first time you
run DOSU, you will notice a pause while the system is
reading the directory structure of the drive. If your
system has more than one hard drive, you will notice a
pause the first time you select a drive. This will only
happen the first time you select a drive.
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PC FILE MASDIR D/LIB DOS/U
FILE CATALOGER & DOS UTILITIES
File MasDir is a combination of two programs a Diskette File
cataloging program referred to as D\LIB, and DOS utility
functions referred to as DOS\U.
DOS/U
DOS/U is a DOS utility program providing easy to use basic
DOS functions and some unique functions not provided by DOS.
For a complete description of the functions refer to the
operations section of this manual. A brief description of the
functions are listed below.
DISK MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #1
Select Drive
The default drive is the drive on which this
program is installed. Other drives can be
selected from this menu.
Make Directory
Directories are made by using a graphical tree
structure on the screen and the cursor positioning
keys to "point" to the root or other directory
where the desired directory is to be created.
Delete Directory
Directories are deleted by using a graphical tree
structure on the screen and the cursor positioning
keys to "point" to the directory to be deleted.
Rename Directory
Directories are deleted by using a graphical tree
structure on the screen and the cursor positioning
keys to "point" to the directory to be renamed and
by pressing the return key will prompt the user for
the new directory name.
Read Directories
The use of this item is necessary only if the user
alters the directory structure outside if this
system.
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System Informatiom
Provides the following information about your
system.
DOS version CPU type
Paralell ports Co-Processor
Serial ports Game ports
Base memory Video mode
Remaining memory Extended memory
Current drive Drives present
Selected drive Total disk space
Free disk space
Format Diskettes
This facility provides a very easy way to format
any type of diskette. You may do a QUICK FORMAT
(only boot sector & FAT) or a FULL FORMAT.
Copy Diskettes
Create an image file on your hard disk of the
diskette to be copied. This image file can be used
to make multiple copies as needed without reading
the diskette again. If your system does not have
enough memory to run this function then run the
program (DCOPY.EXE) from the DOS prompt.
FILE MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #2
Copy Files
This is a general purpose file copy routine with
some neat refinements in the file selection such
as cumulative wild card selections as well as the
copy process. File selection begins by pointing to
the desired directory on a graphical tree and
pressing the return key. The files in the selected
directory are then displayed for selection in a
panel on the screen.
Delete Files
The process for selecting files for deletion is the
same as outlined above for copying files. When the
files to be deleted are tagged and the return key
is pressed the user will be prompted to press the
Return key to delete the files or the Esc key to
abort.
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Move Files
Files can be moved from one directory to another
directory on the same drive. This function can not
be used to move files to another drive. Check it
out.
Rename Files
The file selection process is as outlined above
for copying files. The selected files are
presented to user in a screen panel showing name
and extension. The file name and/or extension may
be edited by the user or pressing the return key
will leave the file as is and display the next
tagged file name.
Check/Change file Attributes
The file selection process is as outlined above
for copying files. The tagged files are presented
to the user one by one in a panel on the screen
showing the current attributes and prompting use
of the space bar to toggle the new combination of
desired attributes.
Set File Date/Time
The file selection process is as outlined above
for copying files. When the desired files are
tagged the user is prompted to enter the desired
date and time to be stamped on the files.
SEARCH MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #3
Name & Extension
This item can be used to search an entire drive
for a file or category of files, display the files
found on the screen, and indicate to the user that
a printed list can be generated if desired. Since
the files are sorted by name & extension,
duplicate files can be located in a jiffy. The *
is used as a wild card for remaining file or
extension letters.
Date & Time
An entire drive can be searched for files with a
date stamp between two dates and the files found
are displayed on the screen with an option to
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print them. If the user cannot remember the name
of a file but can establish the approximate date
the file was created this facility may be useful
in locating the file.
Hidden Files
All hidden files on a drive can be located and
the directory and filenames displayed on the
screen very quickly.
PRINT MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #4
Name & Extension
All file information on a drive is extracted,
sorted by file name & extension, and a report is
printed containing the directory, file name and
extension, file size in bytes, and the date and
time stamp. This is a good way to begin a major
clean-up of a hard disk.
Date & Time
All file information on a drive is extracted,
sorted by date & time, and a report is printed
containing the directory, file name & extension,
file size in bytes, and the date & time stamp.
By Directory
A report is printed for each directory on a drive,
sorted by name & extension, and listing the file
name & extension, file size in bytes, and the date
and time stamp.
Directory Tree
The graphical representation of the directory tree
can be printed. This should be studied from time to
time to re-arrange directories to use fewer levels
if possible.
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INTERFACE FEATURES
A significant effort has been made to make this utility
easy to use. Some of the time saving features are listed
below.
Any function (menu item) can be launched with two
keystrokes by using the highlighted letters to
select the pull down menu and the highlighted
letter in the desired menu function.
Lines 24 of the screen is used to display
additional information on the highlighted menu
function.
Line 25 of the screen is used to display
additional information on the selected drive &
directory and individual file information.
Special function key F1 is used to display a help
screen for each menu function. When F1 is pressed,
a screen panel on the left side of the screen will
display additional information regarding the high-
lighted menu function. In a panel on the right
side of the screen a list of all menu items is
displayed which enables the user to browse through
the help screens for all menu functions by using
the Up/Dn arrow keys. In general these screens
outline the process performed by selecting that
menu function.
During the operation of the system, instructions
pertaining to task at hand are placed on the screen
in an area not obscuring any information needed for
that Function. For example, when the graphical
representation of the directory tree is placed in
a panel on the left side of the screen, Instructions
for selecting a directory are placed in a box on the
right side of the screen. When files are to be
selected from a panel on the right side of the
screen a box containing instructions for file
selection is placed on the left screen panel. etc.
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d/Lib
d\Lib IS NOT A DISK LABELING PROGRAM!
This is a file cataloging program that creates a library on
your hard disk of all your floppy disks. It list the
filename, date, size, time created and the Disk # where the
file is located. You simply swap your disks in and out of a
disk drive and number the disk as you proceed. Once the
library is created you can search for files using wildcard
searches for name and extensions, files created between two
dates, or files on a given diskette number. Printed reports
can be obtained by name & extension, date & time created, or
by diskette number. A brief description of the functions are
outlined below.
FILE MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #1
Add Diskette
This function is used to add directory and/or
file information to a library volume. As you
add diskettes to a volume, the system will put
a message on the screen indicating the free
space in the volume.
Delete Diskette
The information in a library volume pertaining to
a given diskette can be deleted by selecting this
function and entering the number of the diskette
to be deleted.
Update Diskette
The information in a library volume pertaining to
a given diskette can be updated by selecting this
item and entering the number of the diskette to
be updated.
Select Volume
The system provides for five volumes. The cursor
control keys are used to highlight the volume and
the space bar toggles the selection. Volumes
should be created by diskette category.
Select Drive
If your system has both A: and B: drives then you
must select the drive to be used for adding,
deleting, or updating.
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SEARCH MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #2
File Name & Extension
The selected volume can be searched for all files
meeting the search criteria and will display the
files found on the screen with an option to print
the complete list.
Date 1 to Date 2
The system will locate all files in a volume with
a creation date within the dates specified for the
search and display them on the screen with an
option for printing a complete list.
Hidden Files
The system will locate all hidden files in a
volume and display them on the screen with an
option to print a list.
Sub Directories
All sub directories in a volume will be found
and displayed on the screen with an option to
print a list.
Volume Labels
The selected volume will be searched for diskette
records containing a volume label. Those volume
labels found will be displayed on the screen with
an option to print a list.
PRINT MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #3
By Name & Extension
All file records in the selected volume will be
sorted by name & extension and a complete report
will be printed.
By Date & Time
All file records in the selected volume will be
sorted by Date & Time and a complete report will
be printed.
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By Diskette Number
All file records in the selected volume will be
printed by diskette number.
VIEW MENU - Bar Menu - Line 1 - Item #4
Browse
All records in the selected volume will be
displayed on the screen. The cursor positioning
keys PgDn, PgUp, Home, End, Up-Arrow and Dn-Arrow
can be used to browse through the records.
Diskette
Records in the selected volume pertaining to a
specific diskette number can be displayed on the
screen for browsing.
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INTERFACE FEATURES
A significant effort has been made to make this utility
easy to use. Some of the time saving features are listed
below.
Any function (menu item) can be launched with two
keystrokes by using the highlighted letters to
select the pull down menu and the highlighted
letter in the desired menu function.
Lines 24 of the screen is used to display
additional information on the highlighted menu
function.
Line 25 of the screen is used to display
additional information on the selected Volume &
drive.
Special function key F1 is used to display a help
screen for each menu function. When F1 is pressed,
a screen panel on the left side of the screen will
display additional information regarding the high-
lighted menu function. In a panel on the right
side of the screen a list of all menu items is
displayed which enables the user to browse through
the help screens for all menu functions by using
the Up/Dn arrow keys. In general these screens
outline the process performed by selecting that
menu function.
During the operation of the system, instructions
and/or notes pertaining to task at hand are placed
on the screen to prompt the user for input or to
provide progress information.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
You must have an IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2 or 100% compatible
computer: MS/DOS or PC/DOS version 2.00 or later and
a minimum of 512 KB of internal memory.
DOS/U
If you have a SCSI Drive and have more than 6,500
files on the drive the system will probably not read
the entore drive. If you have a machine that uses an
older version of the DTK BIOS you will probably have
upgrade the BIOS to run this program.
Note: This Max applies only to printing the files on
the disk. If a directory contains more than 1,000
only 1,000 will be displayed for file functions.
DOS/U uses DOS memory to sort file information in
memory. The amount of memory available for the sort
process will vary in direct proportion to the amount
of memory available. If there are TSR programs in
use this can reduce the available memory. With 640K
memory, no TSR programs active, using DOS 3.0 the
print functions requiring a sort of all files on a
drive are limited to 6,500 files. For a single
directory, the system will obtain file information
for a maximum of 1000 files.
A limit is placed on the number of "found" files by
the search routines to 800 files. If this limit is
reached a message is displayed on the screen to this
effect. The user should be able to narrow the search
criteria and find the desired files.
D/LIB
The maximum number of records in each volume depends
on the amount of memory available in your computer.
If your machine has 512K then you should not create
a library that holds more than 3,000 files, about 72
diskettes. If your computer has 640K then each
library will hold about 5,000 files, 100+ diskettes
These numbers will be decreased if you are running
the system with TSR programs loaded.
Remember you have 5 libraries, which should amount
to 750 diskettes. The system will not allow you to
create a Library larger than you can load. However
if the amount of memory available varies, you may
not be able to load a library if less memory is
availabe than when the Library was created.
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OPERATIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION
TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS
In this manual the following conventions are used to clarify
items used in text. In this manual when you see [ENTER] you
should press the Enter Key, sometimes called the Return Key.
The term Arrow Keys refers to the group of keys on your
keyboard that appear as small arrows pointing up, down,left,
and right. These keys will move your cursor in the selected
direction. If you see a command that states press Up Arrow
Key, then you should press the arrow key pointing up.
The term Space Bar Key refers to the long bar located at the
bottom of your keyboard.
The term Page Up Key refers to a Key by that name or
possibly the PdUp Key depending on your keyboard. The term
Page Down Key refers to a Key by that name or possibly the
PgDn Key depending on you keyboard.
The Term Home Key and End Key refer to those two keys on
your keyboard respectively.
The F1 through F12 Key refers to special function keys
located across the top or possibly grouped on the left or
right side of your keyboard.
The term Text Cursor refers to the blinking item on your
screen that indicates the location where information is
currently being added or deleted.
The term Highlight Bar refers to the item where you Text
Cursor is located which has a different background color
from the other items that can be selected. When you see the
phrase that you should Select the ... you must use your
Arrow Keys to move the Highlight Bar to the item specified.
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HOW DO I GET HELP?
File MasDir is very intuitive in nature. File MasDir
provides a prompt line at the very bottom of the screen
which you should refer to while using the program. Please
refer to the prompt line, the second line from the bottom
of the screen for assistance while running the program, as
it will provide you with on-screen assistance while running
the program.
File MasDir will also display an on-screen help manual if
you press the F1 Key while on a menu item. If you press the
F1 Key the appropriate section of the manual relative to
your location in the program will be displayed. You will
also be able to refer to other sections of the Help manual
by using the Up or Down arrow keys which will move the
highlight bar to other section of the manual. By pressing
the Esc Key you will return to where you were in the
program. If you have looked in the manual and checked the
help screen and need additional assistance registered users
can call 504-443-5336 for assistance.
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SELECTING MENU ITEMS
At the very top of the DOS/U Screen are a series of
words beginning with Disk on the left and Help on the
right. These are the primary menu choices that are
available. You can select one of these choices in two
different ways.
1. By pressing the Highlighted first letter you will
select that primary menu item. For example if you
press the letter D you will select the Disk Menu, or
if you press S the search menu will be displayed.
2. You may also use the Left or Right Arrow Keys to
move from one pull down menu to another.
Note: Only one keystroke is needed to pull down a
menu for any of the functions shown on the
first line of the screen. Try pressing the
keys corresponding to the highlighted letters
in each of the menus shown. Also, only one
keystroke is needed to select an item on the
pull down menu if you press the highlighted
letter in the menu item. Using the highlighted
letters to select both menu and menu items can
save a lot of keystrokes. Any menu item can be
executed with two keystrokes. Using the cursor
control keys and the return key may require up
to 8 keystrokes.
By selecting one of these primary menu choices a drop
down menu will appear providing you with additional
choices pertaining to the primary item selected.
You may then select one of the items on the menu in
two different ways:
1. By pressing the Highlighted letter you will select
that menu item. For example if you press the
letter S while on the Disk Menu you will execute
select drive and a window will appear providing
you with the choices of drives available.
2. You may also use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to
move the highlight to the menu item that you wish
to select and press [ENTER].
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USE OF THE ESCAPE KEY
Throughout the File MasDir program the Esc Key will
return you to the section of the program where you
were prior to your last selection. If you have
selected and executed a Menu item, below a primary
menu, and you wish to return you can press the Esc
KEY and back up through all your selections until
you return to the Primary Menu item.You may also
use the Esc key to return to the item just previous
to the last selection and select a different item
and continue from there.
READING DIRECTORIES
The option to read directories should not be needed
unless directories are created or deleted from the DOS
command line or some other utility. If DOS\U is used
to create, delete or rename directories, the correct
directory tree will be created automatically following
a change. It might be a good idea to periodically use
this menu command to rebuild the tree structure in
case you performed any directory changes outside of
this program without knowing that you had i.e. within
the operation of another program.
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USING THE DOS/U UTILITIES SECTION
DOS/U is a Dos shell that allows you to view, move, copy,
create and remove directories and files, change file
attributes, as well as a whole bunch of other neat features
which you will find fast, neat, and easy. It features pull
down menus, split screen tagging and provides important
information in pop up menus and also features context
sensitive on screen help. Try it you'll really enjoy the
ease of use.
MENU COMMANDS
Most functions are controlled through the menus at the top
of the screen. This section describes the operation of each
of these menus and the options within them. These commands
are presented in the order in which they appear on the
screen. Use the index for an alphabetical reference to
these commands.
DISK MENU
Description/Application
The Disk Menu controls information flow into and out of
fILE MasDir. The Disk Menu provides five basic functions:
Selecting Disk Drives
The first step in starting any DOS Utility operation is
selection of the Drive where the operation is to begin.
The last line of the screen always shows the Drive
currently selected. The System will not permit you to
select a Drive that is not present on your hardware.
To select a different drive you would use the Arrow
Keys to position the highlighted cursor on the menu
choice and you would press [ENTER]. A window will
appear showing the available drives. You would use the
Arrow Keys to position the highlighted cursor on the
drive choice desired and press [ENTER].
Making Directories on Disk
To make a Directory you would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the menu choice and
you would press [ENTER]. The Arrow Keys are used to
position the highlighted cursor at the desired location
of the Directory or Sub-Directory. Directories are
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created from the Root Directory (represented on the
first line of the Tree by \) and Sub-Directories are
created by pointing to (highlighting) the Directory
where the Sub-Directory is to be created. After
Creating a subdirectory the System will automatically
read the directory structure of the Disk.
To make a Directory you would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the location where
you wish to make the Directory. Once you have
positioned the Highlight on the Directory Tree where
you wish to make the Directory you would press [ENTER].
A window will appear where you are to type the name of
the Directory that you are creating and press [ENTER]
when finished.
A window will appear showing the path of the directory
to be created and the name of the directory. To make
the directory you would press [ENTER], or if you made a
mistake you would press ESC to exit and not make the
directory. If you chose to make the directory a message
will be displayed that the directory was created. A
window will then appear asking if you wish to make
another directory. You may chose to make another
directory by pressing [ENTER], or you can return to the
main menu by pressing the ESC Key.
Deleting a Directory
Only empty Directories may be deleted. You would use
the Arrow Keys to position the highlighted cursor on
the menu choice and you would press [ENTER]. The Arrow
Keys are used to position the highlighted cursor on the
Directory to be deleted. Pressing the [ENTER] key will
delete the highlighted Directory. If you try to delete
a directory that is not empty, an error message will be
displayed. After deleting a directory, the system will
automatically read the new directory structure of the
disk.
Rename a Directory
The Arrow Keys are used to point to (highlight) the
Directory to be Renamed. Pressing the [ENTER] key will
Rename the highlighted Directory. After Renaming a
Directory, the system will automatically read the new
directory structure of the disk.
To rename a Directory you would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the menu choice and
you would press [ENTER]. You would use the Arrow Keys
to position the highlighted cursor on the directory
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name that you wish to rename. Once you have positioned
the Highlight on the Directory name that you wish to
rename you would press [ENTER]. A window will appear
showing the name of the directory to be renamed and
providing a space to type in the new directory name and
you would press [ENTER] when finished. Three "button"
choices are provided to Proceed, Edit, or Exit. You
would use the Tab key or the Left or Right Arrow Key to
position the highlight and Press [ENTER] to execute
your choice.
Naming / Renaming a Disk Volume
The procedure is the same to rename a Disk/Diskette
Volume as it is to Name a Volume. You will be prompted
to enter the Volume Name. After entering the name of
the volume you will be presented with three"button"
choices.
Proceed - Name the disk/volume
Edit - Change the name you entered
Exit - Cancel the operation
You would use the Tab key or the Left or Right Arrow
Key to position the highlight and Press [ENTER] to
execute.
Reading Directories
If you make or delete directories from the command
line then this system should be used to re-read the
directories on the drive where changes were made.
No input is required.
System Information
Selection of this menu item will display the following
information.
DOS version CPU type
Parallel ports Co-Processor
Serial ports Game ports
Base memory Video mode
Remaining memory Extended memory
Current drive Drives present
Selected drive Total disk space
Free disk space
Format Diskettes
The input screen will prompt for a Y/N answer to
make the diskette bootable by including the system
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files and COMMAND.COM, the drive to be used, the
diskette capacity, and volume label if any.
Instructions and prompts are provided on the screen
to lead you through the format process. The QUICK
format is very usefull if you need to re-use a lot
of diskettes.
Copy Diskettes
If you need to make multiple copies of a diskette
and do not have access to a diskette copier then
this routine can save you a lot of time. The input
screen will prompt you for the operation to be
performed. i.e. Create an image file of a diskette
on your hard disk or copy an image file to a diskette.
You must also select the drive to be used for either
process. When copies of an image file are to be made
after exiting the session which created the file, the
system will request the path and name of the image
file.
The image file created on your hard disk is not
deleted when you exit the system which allows for
making additional copies later without reading the
diskette again. You can delete the image file when
you want.
The space on your hard disk is the only limit on the
number of image files that can be kept on file for
later duplication.
If your system does not have enough memory to run
this function then exit the system and run DCOPY.EXE
from the DOS prompt.
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FILE SELECTION PROCESS
At this point we will review the file selection process
before discussing the use of each of the file menu items.
The file selection process will function the same way
throughout the program. The file selection process is an
integral part of the operation of this program and you
should refer back to this section whenever you are unsure
of the steps involved in selecting files.
You would use the Arrow Keys to position the highlighted
cursor on the menu choice and press [ENTER]. You would
use the Arrow Keys to position the highlighted cursor on
the directory name where the disk files are located. Once
you have positioned the Highlight on the Directory name
you would press [ENTER]. The highlight will move to the
right side of the screen where the files in the directory
will be listed. You will be able to use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlight on the file/files that you wish to
select.
In the lower left of the screen you will see the
directory that you are currently working in and in the
lower right you will be provided with information about
the file that the cursor is located on including; the
size of the file in bytes, as well as, the date and time
that it was was created.
A window will appear showing the various ways that you
can select files, they are:
F2 Key = Select all Files
F3 Key = Cancel all Selected
F4 Key = Wildcard Selection
Space Bar = Toggle on/Toggle off to select/unselect a
Single File.
F5 Key = View File ASCII/HEX Allows you to view file
To further clarify the above choices F2 Key will select
all files in the directory, while F3 Key will cancel all
files selected. F4 Key will allow you to select files
based on a wildcard such as, *.txt which will select all
files ending with an extension of txt. The * should be
used to replace the remaining characters of a file name
or file extension. i.e ABC*.TXT will select all files
having ABC as the first three characters of the file name
and having an extension of TXT. If you press the F4 Key
a window will appear where you are to type in the
for selecting files. After providing the file name and
extension information, three "buttons" will appear to
provide you with the opportunity to Proceed, Edit or
Exit.You would use the Tab Key or the Left or Right Arrow
Key to position the highlight and Press [ENTER] to
execute your choice.
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You can use a combination of Space Bar & Wildcard
at the same time to select your files. This allows you to
select files that match certain standard formats and then
select files individually that you wish to add to the group
previously selected. The Wildcard selection can be used
repeatedly to select several types of files. For example you
could use *.bas to select all of the .bas files and then use
*. exe to select all of the .exe files. When using the the
Wildcard selection, the files meeting the selection criteria
are selected , while files not meeting the selection
criteria are not changed.
The Space Bar acts as a toggle if the cursor highlight is on
a file and you press the Space Bar the file is selected
(highlighted), pressing the Space Bar again while the cursor
highlight is on a selected (highlighted) file will cancel
the selection. All files that have been selected will be
highlighted so that you can see the selected files.
The View File feature F5 Key allows you to view the file
that the cursor highlight is presently on. This allows you
to verify that the file/files you are about to select are
the ones that you really want to select. By pressing the F5
Key the file that the highlight bar is presently on will be
displayed in ASCII format. You can move through the file to
view different sections by pressing the Up or Down Arrow
Keys. You may also select to view the file in HEX format by
pressing the number 2 Key.
Remember, in the lower right you will be provided with
important information on the file that the cursor highlight
is on, including the size of the file in bytes, the date
created, and the time created. This information is provided
so that you can verify that this is the correct file that
you wish to select.
Also a separate window will provide you the following
information concerning the files that have been selected
"tagged". This includes the number of files selected,
"tagged", and the total number of bytes that they take up
on your disk.
Once you have tagged all the files that you wish to
select you would press [ENTER]. The file selection process
will remain the same for all procedures throughout the
program. For each menu item there may be additional input
required For example, if you are moving or copying files
you would have to designate the location where to move the
files.
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FILE MENU
All functions on this menu relate to files located on the
selected drive of your computer.
Copying Disk Files
The directory tree will be displayed on the left
panel of the screen. Directions for selecting a
directory will appear in a box on the right screen
Pnael. When the directory is selected, the system
will display files from the directory on the right
right screen panel and directions for selecting files
on the left screen panel.
After selecting the files, the system will prompt you
to enter the Destination drive and path. A decision
to Proceed, Edit the path, or Exit will be requested.
To copy disk files you would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the menu choice
and press [ENTER]. You would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the directory name
where the disk files are located. Once you have
positioned the Highlight on the Directory name you
would press [ENTER]. The highlight will move to the
the screen where the files in the directory will be
listed. You will use the file selection process
previously explained in this manual to select all the
files wanted.
Once you have tagged all the files that you wish to
copy you would press [ENTER] and a window will appear
so that you may enter the destination path where you
wish to copy the files. You would enter the path
listing the directories separated by a "\". For
example to copy all tagged files to a sub directory
of a subdirectory of the root called MYTEMP you would
Type:
C:\1subdirectory\MyTEMP and then press [ENTER].
Three "button" choices are provided to Proceed, Edit,
or Exit.
You would use the Tab key or the Left or Right Arrow
Key to position the highlight and Press [ENTER] to
execute your choice.
If the file already exist a window will appear
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providing you with the three following choices;
S to Skip
C to Over Write
A to Over Write All
By pressing the appropriate letter you will chose to
either Skip the file, Over Write the file that already
exist in the directory or to Over Write all previous
copies of the selected files that are in the
directory.
Deleting Disk Files
The Directory Tree will be displayed on the left panel
of the screen. Directions for selecting a directory
will appear in a box on the right screen panel. When
the directory is selected, the system will display
files from the directory on the right screen panel and
directions for selecting files on the left screen
panel. After selecting the files, the system will
request a decision to Proceed with the deletion or
abort the procedure.
To delete disk files you would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the menu choice and
press [ENTER]. You would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the directory name
where the disk files are located. Once you have
positioned the Highlight on the Directory name you
would press [ENTER]. The highlight will move to the
right side of the screen where the files in the
directory will be listed. You will be able to use the
Arrow Keys to position the highlight on the file/files
that you wish to copy. You will use the file selection
process previously explained in this manual to select
all the files desired.
Once you have tagged all the files that you wish to
delete you will be prompted to press [ENTER] if you
wish to proceed with delete or press Esc Key to return
to the Main Menu.
Moving Disk Files
The location AND destination of files to be moved MUST
be on the same Disk. The Directory Tree will be
displayed on the left screen panel and directions for
selecting a directory on the right panel. When the
directory is selected, the system will display files
from the directory on the right screen panel and
directions for selection on the left panel. After
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selecting files, the system will prompt for the
destination path and a decision to Proceed, Edit path,
or Exit.
To move disk files you would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the menu choice and
press [ENTER]. You would use the Arrow Keys to
position the highlighted cursor on the directory name
where the disk files are located. Once you have
positioned the Highlight on the Directory name you
would press [ENTER]. The highlight will move to the
right side of the screen where the files in the
directory will be listed. You will be able to use the
Arrow Keys to position the highlight on the file/files
that you wish to copy. You will use the file selection
process previously explained in this manual to select
all the files wanted.
Once you have tagged all the files that you wish to
move you would press [ENTER] and a window will appear
so that you may enter the destination path where you
wish to move the files. You would enter the path
listing the directories separated by a "\". For
example to move all tagged files to a sub directory of
a subdirectory of the root called MYTEMP you would
Type:
C:\1subdirectory\MyTEMP and then press [ENTER].
Three "button" choices are provided to Proceed, Edit,
or Exit. You would use the Tab key or the Left or
Right Arrow Key to position the highlight and Press
[ENTER] to execute your choice.
If the file already exist a window will appear
showing a message that the file already exist in that
directory.
Renaming Disk Files
The Directory Tree will be displayed on left screen
panel and directions for selecting a directory on the
right panel. When the directory is selected, the
system will display files from the directory on the
right screen panel and directions for selecting files
on the left screen panel. You will use the file
selection process previously explained in this manual
to select all the files to be processed. The selected
files will be presented one by one in a box prompting
for the new name and new extension. Enter a new name
and extension and press [ENTER] OR if no change is
desired simply press [ENTER].
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Once you have entered the new name three "button"
choices are provided to Proceed, Edit, or Exit. You
would use the Tab key or the Left or Right Arrow Key
to position the highlight and Press [ENTER] to execute
your choice.
Changing File Attributes
The Directory Tree will be displayed on the left
screen panel. Directions for selecting a directory are
on the right screen panel. Files from the selected
directory will be displayed on the right screen panel
and directions for selection on the left panel. You
will use the file selection process previously
explained in this manual to select all the files
wanted. The selected files and attributes will be
displayed one by one with instructions for changing
the attributes. (See 8) When the desired attributes
are checked pressing [ENTER] will change the
attributes. If no change is to be made to the
attributes you should just press [ENTER].
Once you have chosen the files a window will appear
showing the current file attributes on the left side
and choices for change on the right side. You will use
the Arrow Keys to position the blinking cursor on the
attribute choice selected and press the Space Bar to
toggle or select that attribute to change.
Setting a File's Date & Time
The Directory Tree is displayed on the left screen
panel and directions for selecting a directory are
displayed on the right panel. Files from the selected
directory will be displayed on the right screen panel
and the directions for selection on the left panel.
Once you have positioned the Highlight on the
Directory name you would press [ENTER]. The highlight
will move to the right side of the screen where the
files in the directory will be listed. You will be
able to use the Arrow Keys to position the highlight
on the file/files that you wish to copy. You will use
the file selection process previously explained in
this manual to select all the files wanted after the
files are selected, the system will prompt for the
Date and Time to be stamped on the files.
Once the date and time are entered you would press
[ENTER], three "button" choices are provided to
Proceed, Edit, or Exit. You would use the Tab key or
the Left or Right Arrow Key to position the highlight
and Press [ENTER] to execute your choice. The option
Proceed will set date and time for all files selected.
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SEARCH MENU
All functions associated with searching your hard disks
for files reside on this drop down menu.
Searching for Files by Name & Extension
The system will prompt for entry of the file
specifications to use in the search. You may use the
"*" as a wild card as follows.
Name Ext.<R>
-----------
As*.Wks
Abcdef.*
Ab*.*
Once you have entered the filename and or extension
to search for three "button" choices are provided to
Proceed, Edit, or Exit.
You would use the Tab key or the Left or Right Arrow
Key to position the highlight and Press [ENTER] to
execute your choice. A window will appear showing a
listing of all files that have met the criteria
entered. You can use the Arrow Keys to move through
the file listing a line at a time. The Page Up and
Page Down Keys to move through the file listing a
page at a time. You can use the Home Key to move to
the beginning of the listing the End Key to move to
to the end of the listing. The P Key to print the
and the Esc Key to return to the Main Menu.
Searching for Files by Date & Time
A box will be displayed on the screen to prompt entry
of a Start Date & End Date. All files with a date
between the start and ending date will be displayed.
Please note the system will display only 800 files on
this search. Too much time between Start Date and End
Date may include more than 800 files. You will
probably want to constrict the time slightly if you
locate more than 800 files.
Once you have entered the Start & End dates three
"button" choices are provided to Proceed, Edit, or
Exit. You would use the Tab key or the Left or Right
Arrow Key to position the highlight and Press [ENTER]
to execute your choice. A window will appear showing
a listing of all file that have met the criteria
entered. You can use the Arrow Keys to move through
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the file listing, a line at a time. The Page Up and
Page Down Keys to move through the file listing a
page at a time. You can use the Home Key to move to
the beginning of listing and the End Key to move to
the end of the listing. The P Key to print the
listing and the Esc Key to return to to the Main
Menu.
Following entry of the dates a decision prompt to
Proceed, Edit the Dates, or Exit will be displayed.
Files found will be displayed on the screen with
instructions for viewing and/or printing.
Searching for Hidden Files
No other input is required for this option. All
Directories (if any) on the selected drive will be
searched for hidden files. Those files found will be
displayed on the screen. The functions associated
with viewing and printing the listing previously
explained in this section are to be used.
PRINT MENU
All functions associated with printing a hard copy of all
files on your hard disk are performed from this menu. The
functions available on this menu are very useful, since you
can have a printed copy of all files on your hard disk. If
you print a desk copy in each of the modes available you
will find that it will helpful to quickly locate files.
Print a listing by the name and extension, date and time and
directory and place in a binder next to your computer. You
will also find it a great help when cleaning your hard disk
of unwanted duplicate files.
Printing Files by Name & Extension
No other input is required for this option. All files
from all directories on the selected drive will be
sorted by name and extension and printed. Before
starting this option, make sure the printer is ready
and has adequate paper for printing this report. Each
Page of the report will contain a page number with
starting & ending file printed at the top right corner
of the page.
Printing Files by Date & Time
No other input is required for this option. All files
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from all directories on the selected drive will be
sorted by Date and Time and printed. Before starting
this option, make sure the printer is ready and has
adequate paper for printing this report. Each Page of
the report will contain a Page number with starting &
ending file printed at the top right corner of the
page.
Printing Files by Directory
No other input is required for this option. Files from
each directory on the selected drive will be sorted by
name & extension and printed. Before starting this
option, make sure the printer is ready and has
adequate paper for printing this report. Each Page of
the report will contain the Directory (Path) and date
printed.
Print Directory Tree
The system will print the Directory Tree for the
selected Hard Drive. Make sure your printer is ready
to print before selecting this option.
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MAXIMIZING DOS\U AND OTHER HELPFUL HINTS
USE OF THE READ DRIVE FEATURE
DOS\U will build a file of the tree structure of each hard
disk that it saves for quick reference. The program will
automatically rebuild this file if you make any changes
while using the program. The reread feature is provided so
that you can force it to read the drive at any time,
especially when you first load the program. The reason that
this might be necessary is if you used DOS to make changes,
or if any other changes were made while outside of the DOS\U
program, i.e. another program. Even if you use DOS\U only,
it is a good idea to reread your drives from time to time.
WHEN COPYING TO DISKETTES
Although it is a good idea when copying to diskette to copy
to a subdirectory, for reasons of speed, DOS\U will not
force you to copy to a subdirectory unless there are more
than 112 files. You will find that copying to a subdirectory
is much faster than copying to the root directory. If you
are copying more files than will fit on a single diskette
the system will prompt you to insert another diskette once
the diskette is full. If this happens you are to remove the
first diskette and insert another. If you were copying to a
subdirectory on the original diskette that subdirectory name
will be carried through on all of the diskettes necessary to
complete the copying procedure.
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USING THE D\LIB UTILITIES SECTION
D/LIB is a very powerful Floppy cataloging program that will
build libraries of your diskettes. It allows updating and
deleting of diskettes; allows you to Search & Print the
Libraries, by Name & Extension; Date & Time; Hidden Files;
as well as Printing by Diskette number; and Browse the
Libraries as well as individual Diskette Number.These are
features that will provide speed and ease in managing your
files, and finding the files that you need to work on.
Please note that you can build 5 separate libraries to
manage your diskettes. You should group your diskettes into
the library that they are most closely associated with if
you have a large number of diskettes. For example you may
wish to group all word processing diskettes into one
library, while building a separate library of your data base
diskettes.
FILE MENU
The file menu contains those functions associated with
adding or changing information about your diskettes, the
libraries, and your computer.
Adding a Diskette to the Library
Always check the selected library volume before adding
a diskette to the library, this is always visible at
the bottom right corner of your screen. The volume
currently selected is listed on the last line of the
screen. The system will prompt you to mount ("insert")
the diskette into the active drive selected. and press
the [ENTER] Key. On the screen you will see the
associated number to write on the label for the
diskette that you inserted into the active drive.
Once you have inserted the Diskette into the active
drive and pressed [ENTER] a comment screen will
appear. If you have not entered a volume name on the
diskette the system will automatically insert the
diskette number into the volume name field. If you
wish to change it you may do so. You will also have to
opportunity to enter a comment for each diskette. Once
you are satisfied with your entries you are to press
[ENTER]. Three "button" choices are provided to
Proceed, Edit, or Exit. You would use the Tab key or
the Left or Right Arrow Key to position the highlight
and Press [ENTER] to execute your choice.The system
will transfer volume label, directories,
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subdirectories, and file information from the diskette
to the the library.
Deleting Diskette Records
The system will prompt you to enter the number of the
diskette to be deleted. On entry of the diskette
number the system will delete all records in the
library containing that diskette number. Records for a
diskette may be replaced by records from another
diskette by using the Update function instead of
deleting one diskette and adding another. Please note
that if you wish to delete a diskette from a library
you should update the disk number with a replacement
diskette instead of deleting the diskette number
entirely from the library. See the procedure to update
a diskette below.
Updating Diskette Records
The system will prompt you to enter the number of the
diskette to be updated. On entry of the diskette
number the system will delete all records in the
library containing that diskette number and add the
records from the diskette in the active drive. Records
for a diskette may be replaced by records from another
diskette by using the Update function instead of
deleting one diskette and adding another.
Selecting Diskette Library Volume
You may create up to five Volumes of Diskette records
in the Library. Care should be given to the selection
of diskettes for each Volume. Try to group diskettes
by application and/or function. The time required to
locate Files in a given Volume is proportional to the
size of the Volume. It is best to create several
libraries instead of one large library.
The process to select a different library is to use
the Arrow Keys to position the highlighted cursor on
the menu choice and press [ENTER]. You would use the
Arrow Keys to position the highlighted cursor to the
volume that you wish to select and press the space bar
to choose that volume. Please verify that you have
chosen the correct volume by referring to the last
line on your screen.
Selecting Diskette Drive
The System can use either Drive A or Drive B for
Adding or Updating Diskette records in the Selected
Volume. If an attempt is made to select a drive that
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does not exist then the system will respond with an
error message.The process to select a different drive
is to use the Arrow Keys to position the highlighted
cursor on the menu choice and press [ENTER]. You would
use the Arrow Keys to position the highlighted cursor
on the drive that you wish to select and press the
space bar to make that the active drive. Please verify
that you have chosen the correct drive by referring to
the last line on your screen.
SEARCH MENU
The search menu contains those functions associated with
searching the library volume selected by the different
search methods available. Searching Library by Name &
Extension The system will prompt for entry of the file
specifications to use in the search. You may use the "*" as
a wild card as shown below.
Name .Ext
-------- ---
As*.Wks
Abcdef.*
Ab*.*
The "*" is used as a Wildcard in designating letters. Once
you have entered the filename and or extension to search for
three "button" choices are provided to Proceed, Edit, or
Exit. You would use the Tab key or the Left or Right Arrow
Key to position the highlight and Press [ENTER] to execute
your choice. A window will appear showing a listing of all
file that have met the criteria entered. You can use the
Arrow Keys to move through the file listing a line at a
time. The Page Up and Page Down Keys to move through the
file listing a page at a time. You can use the Home Key to
move to the beginning of the listing the End Key to move to
the end of the listing. The P Key to print the listings and
the Esc Key to return to the Main Menu.
Searching Library files by Date
A box will be displayed on the screen to prompt entry
of a Start Date & End Date. All files with a date
between the Start and ending date will be displayed.
Please note the system will display only 800 files on
this search.Too much time between Start Date and End
Date may include more than 800 files. You will
probably want to constrict the time slightly if you
locate more than 800 files.
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Once you have entered the Start and End dates three
"button" choices are provided to Proceed, Edit, or
Exit. You would use the Tab key or the Left or Right
Arrow Key to position the highlight and Press [ENTER]
to execute your choice. A window will appear showing a
listing of all files that have met the criteria
entered. You can use the Arrow Keys to move through
the file listing a line at a time. The Page Up and
Page Down Keys to move through the file listing a page
at a time. You can use the Home Key to move to the
beginning of the listing, the End Key to move to the
end of the listing. The P Key to print the listing and
the Esc Key to return to the Main Menu.
Searching Library for Hidden files
No other input is required for this option. Those
files found will be displayed on the screen with
instructions for viewing and or printing.
Searching Library for Sub-Directories
No other input is required for this option. All
library records will be searched for Sub-Directories.
Up to 800 records may be displayed on the screen with
instructions for viewing & printing.
Searching Library for Volume Labels
No other input is required for this option. The system
will find and display the volume label record for all
diskettes in the library. Instructions for viewing the
records will also be displayed.
PRINT MENU
The print menu contains the functions to print a listing of
the library volume selected by the three different methods
available.
Printing Files by Name & Extension
No input is required for this option. All file
records in the selected library volume will be sorted
by file name and extension then a report will be
printed. Before selecting this option, make sure your
printer is on line and has an adequate supply of
paper.
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Printing Files by Date & Time
No input is required for this option. All file
records in the selected library volume will be sorted
by file Date and Time then a report will be printed.
Before selecting this option, make sure your printer
is on line and has an adequate supply of paper.
Printing Files by Diskette
No input is required for this option. All file
records in the selected library volume will be
printed by Diskette number. Before selecting this
option, make sure your printer is on line and has an
adequate supply of paper.
VIEW MENU
The view menu provides those functions that allow you to
view each complete library volume as well as each individual
diskette in the library.
Browsing through the Library
The contents of the selected library volume may be
viewed on the screen by using the cursor positioning
functions to move through the file.
Down or Up Arrow key Moves window 1 line down or up.
PgUp or Page Up Key Moves screen up one page.
Home key Moves to first page.
End key Moves to last page.
Viewing Records for a Diskette
The system will prompt for entry of the diskette
number. The system will then find and display all
records in the library for the specified diskette.
Instructions for viewing and /or printing will also
be displayed, and are the same as previously
explained in this manual.
DOS\U MENU
The DOS\U Menu allows you to switch back to the DOS\U
features from the D\LIB section.
QUIT MENU
The QUIT Menu allows you to exit the system and return to
the DOS command line.
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MAXIMIZING D\LIB AND OTHER HELPFUL HINTS
GROUP SIMILAR FILES INTO SEPARATE LIBRARY VOLUMES
Before you begin creating your file library you should keep
a few important points in mind. If you have a large number
of disk to organize you should separate the disks into
groups that contain similar files. For example disks that
contain PRIMARILY word processing files go into one group,
while disks that contain PRIMARILY database file should go
into a different group, and so on. Once you have separated
the disks into groups like this you should load them into a
different library volume. This will save a lot of time and
keep each of your library volumes manageable.
Note: DOS/U can be used to view the contents of diskettes if
necessary in order to separate the diskettes by
category (if each volume is to represent a certain
type of file i.e. word processing etc.) then number
the diskettes for each library volume1 to xxx.
If you find that you have included a disk into an incorrect
library you can always update that disk with another disk
that belongs, and then add the disk to the correct library.
BUILD YOUR DISKETTE LIBRARY NOW!
We all tend to put off organizing our diskettes because we
don't have time to do it, or don't want to. We all have a
huge number of diskettes lying around with no idea of what's
on them! Right? We have all wasted hours if not days
attempting to find a file that we know we have somewhere!
Right? We have all spent hours if not days recreating
information because after we spent hours or days trying to
find a file we gave up and recreated it again! Right? If you
follow the steps that I outline it won't take you long to
build your library, and provide you with a return on your
time invested that would be illegal! D\LIB was designed to
make it as quick and painless as possible. Follow these
simple steps.
1. Turn on your computer and load D\LIB.
2. Get a softdrink, a pen and some labels, any kind
will do.
3. Gather up a stack of diskettes.
4. Select library volume #1.
5. Select File Menu - Add Diskette
6. Put the designated number on the diskette label and
insert it into the active drive.
7. Press Enter
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8. Review and edit volume name and comment - press Enter
9. Select Proceed
10. Remove Diskette
11. Return to Step 5 and continue for several diskettes.
After repeating the steps above perform some searches; print
a name and extension list; browse the library and view a
diskette to get a feel for how things work. That's all there
is to do to build a library. Remember that you should
separate the diskettes as best you can into separate stacks
to load into separate libraries, if you have a large number
of diskettes. Once you get a feel for how the library is
built go ahead and build a complete library. It will save
you a lot of time and frustration.
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PRINTING YOUR LIBRARY IS A BIG TIME SAVER
Although D/LIB allows you to search for files using wildcards
in name and extension, date created between 2 dates and
browse your entire library, you should still PRINT A COPY OF
YOUR ENTIRE LIBRARY.
You will find that this is a BIG time saver. There are many
times when you are need to find a file, but don't want to
exit a program to do an electronic search. Once you build
your library you should print a copy of your file library
alphabetically, another by date and time created, and still
another by diskette number. You should then punch holes and
place all in a three ring binder next to your computer. You
cannot imagine how much time you will save by having this
information available. Remember File MasDir will create the
library and allow you to print a catalog in each of the
modes listed.
Also, you can refer to the catalog listing to find duplicate
files, since they will be listed in alphabetical order in
the name and extension print listing. You can find all
duplicates easily and determine which one is the most recent
by observing the date and time created. Many users have
eliminated many unnecessary duplicate files in this manner.
By referring to the diskette listing you may see that many
diskettes can be eliminated by combining files from many
different diskettes onto others that contain enough unused
space to hold all the files. We tend to grab a new diskette
in a hurry instead of trying to use an existing diskette
that has enough room left. However, we begin to pay the price
when we end up with hundreds of practically empty diskette
lying around. Through the use of the print feature, by
by diskette we can identify those diskettes that can be
combined and those that can be eliminated.
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DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of File Masdir must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"File Masdir is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without
limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness
for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages,
direct or consequential, which may result from the use of
File Masdir."
File MasDir is a "shareware program" and is provided at no
charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with
your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as
part of another system. The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive
for programmers to continue to develop new Products.
If you find this program useful and find that you are using
File MasDir and continue to use File MasDir after a 30 day
trial period, you must make a registration payment as stated
in the registration form to Mini Data Systems Inc. The
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. You must treat this software just
like a book. An example is that this software may be used by
any number of people and may be freely moved from one
computer location to another, so long as there is no
possibility of it being used at one location while it's being
used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two
different persons at the same time.
Commercial users of File MasDir must register and pay for
their copies of File MasDir within 30 days of first use or
their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be
made by contacting Mini Data Systems Inc..
Anyone distributing File MasDir for any kind of remuneration
must first contact Mini Data Systems Inc. at the address
below for authorization. This authorization will be
automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP)
as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and
such distributors may begin offering File MasDir immediately
(However Mini Data Systems Inc. must still be advised so that
the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of File MasDir.).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of File MasDir along to
your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to
register their copy if they find that they can use it. All
registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of
the File MasDir system.
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REGISTRATION
Registered users of File MasDir will receive a printed copy
of this manual, the latest version of the system, and
technical telephone support.
To register your copy of File MasDir send a check or money
order corresponding to the following schedule:
File Masdir (Both Systems) $40 + $3.50 S & H
DOS/U Only . . . . . . . . $30 + $3.50 S & H
d/Lib only . . . . . . . . $20 + $3.50 S & H
Make check or money order payable to:
Mini Data Systems, Inc
P. O. Box 641634
Kenner, LA 70064
You may also contact us on Compuserv, Compuserv user ID:
76366,1650.
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Why do I Need File MasDir?
To avoid lost programs and data you keep numerous backups,
but you don't have time to labels your disks and before you
know it you have a whole drawer full of floppies without any
idea of what's on them. When you need a file you have to
spend hours doing the floppy disk shuffle or you give up and
recreate the information again! Does this sound familiar?
Well if it does...File MasDir is the utility that you've
been waiting for! Now you can find your files lighting fast
by searching your entire file library with File MasDir.
File MasDir will read all your diskettes and create a file
catalog. Now you can search on-screen by name, extension,
date & time created using wildcards to quickly identify the
floppy or hard disk that contains the file you need. Now you
can let your computer find the files that you need
electronically! File MasDir will save you many wasted hours
searching your floppy and hard disks for files! It will scan
all your disks and you will be able to quickly locate the
files you need!
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