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- User Documentation for ConDir
- -----------------------------
-
- The purpose of this program is to let you, the user, have access to
- different file areas, including CD ROM drives, without having to read
- through the normal DLG File Areas. In addition, this helps the sysop
- out by not forcing him to have a bunch of file descriptions taking up
- space on his hard drive.
-
- The program is relatively easy to use. Most of the program control is done
- with the number keys. If you have an IBM or clone, make sure you turn on
- your number lock. Also, this program uses ANSI screen positioning AND
- ANSI colors. You will need to use a FULLY ANSI capable terminal program.
-
- Here is an example screen:
-
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
- Directory: cd0:
- (8)Up (2)Down E(X)it (T)ype (L)ist (D)own Dir (U)p Dir (G)Mark File (H)elp
- -> AB20 2048 21-Jun-93
- AB20.INFO 724 02-May-93
- AMINET 2048 21-Jun-93
- AMINET.INFO 724 02-May-93
- DIRS.TXT 8367 20-Jun-93
- I_AB20 58811 12-May-93
- I_AMINET 192169 10-Jun-93
- [...]
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- The cursor (->) points to either a file or a directory located in the
- current directory. Directory names will be in a different color from the
- files listed. You can move the cursor with the arrow keys or the
- following replacement keys:
-
- 8 - Move the cursor up one time. If the cursor is at the top of a listing,
- the program will attempt to go to the previous page.
-
- 2 - Move the cursor down one time. Again, if the cursor is at the bottom
- of the listing, the program will display the next page.
-
- 6 - Move to the next page of listings.
-
- 4 - Move to the previous page of listings.
-
- 7 - Move the curser to the top position on page.
-
- 1 - Move the curser to the bottom position of page.
-
- If the program determines that there are no more previous or next pages
- or listings, nothing will appear to happen.
-
- If you wish to look at a particular directory, move the cursor to that
- directory (remember directories are in a different color) and press the
- D key. This then lists the files/directories in that particular directory.
- If you wish to return back to the previous directory, hit the U key.
- Note that you can also hit the enter key instead of the D key and the
- escape key instead of the U key. The enter key will also mark a file
- (explained below) just like the G key will. It automagically
- determines whether the object the cursor is pointing at is a file or
- directory.
-
- If you decide that you would like to download a particular file, move
- the cursor to that file and hit G. This will pop up a little message
- telling you that it marked that file for later downloading and ask you to
- hit the enter key. When you are done marking files exit the program and
- hit the D key once you return to the normal DLG File Area prompt.
-
- You can also see a list of all the files you have marked so far by hitting
- the R key.
-
- If at any time the display seems to be corrupted (ie, line noise), you
- can hit the L key to redram the screen. If you forget the key commands,
- hit the H key for a help screen.
-
- The Type option (T command) lets you display TEXT files. This is really
- useful especially since most CD ROMs have files.bbs or *.readme files
- which have long descriptions of files.
-
- If your sysop registered ConDir, you will have these additional commands:
-
- A - Lists the contents of the archive. This option allows you to
- see what is in the archive. Currently arc, lha/lzh, zip, and arj
- files are recognized and displayed.
-
- K - Select a different starting directory if the sysop has set up
- more than one directory. You will be presented with a list of the
- directories and can select one with the S key. Curser control is the
- same as the rest of the program (8 is up and 2 is down).
-
- In addition, you will also see the select starting directory screen at the
- beginning of the program. Use the cursor keys to select which directory
- you wish to start with and press S or the enter key.
-
- If you have any questions, leave feedback to the sysop and he'll get back
- to you as soon as possible.
-
-