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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.
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