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- The following four files are included in DMATE.ZIP:
-
- DISKMATE.EXE
- DISKMATE.DOC - The DISKMATE.DOC file is formatted with a left-hand margin
- for 3-hole punching and contains formfeeds for continuous
- sheets. If sending the DOC file to a printer, start your
- paper about 1" from the top for proper top and bottom
- margins.
- READ.ME - (this file)
- FIX.EXE - IMPORTANT!!! If you are upgrading to version 1.10 from any
- previous version, you must run FIX.EXE from the directory
- your current DiskMate databases reside (DISKFILE.DBF must be
- present). If you are using DiskMate version 1.10 for the
- first time, or have already run FIX.EXE you can delete
- FIX.EXE.
-
- The purpose of FIX.EXE is to lengthen the database field
- containg directory information in the DISKFILE.DBF file. The
- integrity of your existing DISKFILE.DBF will be preserved and
- this file will be renamed to DISKFILE.DBK. Should any problem
- occur, you can simply rename DISKFILE.DBK back to
- DISKFILE.DBF. Once you are satisfied that everything is
- working okay, you can delete the DISKFILE.DBK file and save
- the disk space. Before running FIX.EXE, make sure you have
- enough free space on your hard drive at least equal to the
- size of your original DISKFILE.DBF. If your database is
- large, this could take some time. After the fix is made,
- FIX.EXE will reindex necessary files and let you know when it
- is done.
-
-
- Fixes as of 02/01/92 (ver 1.01)
-
- > F3 (Switch Floppy Drives) wasn't working. Fixed.
- > Number of Records (Main Menu) wasn't reflecting a current count after
- deleting a box or disk and Packing the databases. Fixed.
-
- Fixes/changes as of 05/04/92 (ver 1.10)
-
- > Error Handler
- In the event of an error, will create a small text file (ERROR.TXT)
- indicating cause of error. After file is written, you are returned to the
- Main Menu where you can quit the program normally. The information in the
- ERROR.TXT file can then be sent to us for a remedy.
-
- > Minor Screen Enhancements - Display of subdirectories and file names during
- processing.
-
- > Alt-M (Monochrome monitor mode) - Changed to a toggle and updates Main
- Menu screen accordingly.
-
- > Label (Screen Output) - Revised for better looking display.
-
- > Move Disk - Resolved box numbering bug when moving a disk from one box
- to another. Also provides for changing Disk Name or Description.
-
- > Label (Printed Labels) - 3 Sizes of Labels (5-1/4, 3-1/2, & mailing label
- sizes.
- File names sorted alphabetically by directories.
- Directory names printed (Full version).
- Controls for turning borders on or off.
- Type of border character (graphic or non-graphic).
- Ability to define and send printer codes for
- compressed and 8LPI.
- Multi-page labels (with fold-lines) showing ALL file
- names.
-
- > Default Disk Drive - Does not always default to A:. If you change the
- Floppy drive (F3), it will remain the same (even on sub-
- sequent runs) until you change it again.
-
- > Better drive error handling. If you leave drive door open or don't put in a
- floppy, you won't get DOS error messages.
- Instead you'll get a friendly notice and the
- program will resume after you correct the
- situation.
-
- > Longer DIRECTORY field in database - Allows for a longer chain of
- subdirectories.
-
- \SUBDIR1\SUBDIR2\SUBDIR3\SUBDIR4\SUBDIR5\SUBDIR6
- Be sure to run FIX.EXE if upgrading to version 1.10 (see
- above).
-