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- * TLC FORMATTER *
- * Version 1.12 *
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- I. USE
- This program is very simple to use, it runs as either an accessory or a
- program by changing the extender (i.e. '.ACC' for an accessory and '.PRG'
- for a program) and runs in Medium or High resolution. The main screen shows
- all the available options, you may select either A or B to format, 9 or 10
- sectors per track and between 80 and 82 tracks per disk. The 'FaST' format
- option does NOT make the formatting process any faster but rather formats a
- disk in a way that makes it read and write even faster than disks formatted
- with Twister or with 'skewed' sectors like DC Format uses. The fast option
- only works with 9 sectors per track. To enter a label for the disk, simply
- type it on the main screen. If an error is encountered during the formatting
- process, the applicable track and side number will be shown and you will
- have a choice as to continue attempting the format or to abort the
- operation. For info on the program, click on the 'TLC' Icon. The drive
- button for drive B: will only be available if you have 2 floppies attached.
- If you do have 2 drives, while the format is in progress you may press
- either A or B on your keyboard to signify that that disk should be
- immediately formatted when the first is done. The program uses ALL the same
- parameters, single/double sided, number of tracks, sectors and so forth. It
- even assigns the same volume name to both disks. You may continue drive
- switching as long as you like. The formatting process can be aborted at any
- time by pressing the Esc key. All formats are readable on MS DOS machines.
- The necessary bytes are written to all boot sectors (it doesn't affect
- operation in ST mode).
-
- II. EXPLANATION
- The 'FaST' option isn't really difficult to implement at all. When
- using the XBIOS 10 call to format, simply set the interleave value to 11 as
- opposed to the usual value of 1. Perhaps I can find how to make it work with
- other than 9 sectors per track to increase storage space on your disks.
- Waiting for files to load from floppies is really time consuming, especially
- long files like digitized sounds or long programs like PageSTream or Touch
- Up. The FaST option makes a noticeable difference in these cases.
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- III. TLC
- This program is SHAREWARE. For a small contribution of $15 you will
- receive a personalized TLC Utility disk containing ALL the following
- programs that run in EITHER color or monochrome on any configuration of
- ST/MEGA.
-
- *** TLC Namer ***
-
- Program OR accessory that allows use of ALL the STs characters in filenames.
- Includes the source code and documentation on it's use.
-
- *** TLC Formatter ***
-
- Program OR accessory that formats in a FaST 9 sector (disks read and write
- faSTer than twisted disks) or in standard 10 sector format. Supports
- 'switching' between 2 drives (if you have 2 floppies). Will format 80,81 or
- 82 tracks and ALL formats are readable on MS DOS machines. Allows inclusion
- of disk volume names, formatting can be aborted at any time and errors are
- properly reported. Includes the source code and documentation on its' use.
-
- *** TLC Attributer ***
-
- Program OR accessory that displays ALL files (including 'system' and
- 'hidden' files) and allows changing their attributes. Read/Write Protected,
- System, Hidden attributes can be set as well as toggling the TOS 1.4 fast
- load bit on/off, 'touching' the date/time stamp of a file or renaming the
- file. A true 'delete' will kill files usually protected. Disk info allows
- addition/changes of disk volume names even on hard drives. Includes the
- source code and documentation on its' use.
-
- *** TLC Sound Machine ***
-
- Allows loading and manipulation of ALL digitized sound file formats,
- including ST Replay (Raw data or Sound), SoundOff!, Digisound, MasterSound,
- Pro Sound Designer and more. Let's you reverse, stretch, squeeze, amplify,
- soften the data and then resave the file in several compatible formats.
- Includes the source code and documentation on its' use.
-
- *** TLC Address Book ***
-
- Allows separate files showing all dates pertinent to your address files.
- Keeps track of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Allows full manipulation of
- dates/addresses. Supports ANY printer with a configurable printer driver.
- Also supports several page sizes, printing labels, sorts on any filed,
- allows multiple printing of labels/addresses/dates, etc. Fully GEM driven,
- high speed search on ANY data, even prints labels/pages for dates entered!
- The source code to this file is NOT included on the disk, please enclose an
- additional $10 if you desire this code. It also requires a double sided
- disk, please state if you require 2 single sided disks.
-
- Please send any ideas for improvements or enhancements to as well as
- $15 for the normal TLC Disk or $25 for the double sided TLC Disk containing
- the source code to the TLC Address Book to:
-
- Tom Hayslett
- Box 6195
- APO NY 09012
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