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- Move Utility for Windows (MvWin)
-
- Version 1.0 - 4/26/91
-
- Copyright (c) 1991, by Micro Magic.
- All rights reserved.
-
-
- General Description: This program allows files and directories to be
- moved, copied, or deleted. Directories can be manipulated just like
- files. For the most part, a mouse initiates all of the actions and the
- keyboard is rarely used.
-
- Operation: When the program begins, an empty work space is presented. A
- row of disk buttons is placed below the menu bar. Each button
- represents one of the disk drives on the computer. There is a
- "trash icon" at the bottom of the application work space.
-
- Clicking on a disk button, opens a window into the disk and displays
- the current directory. A line at the top of the window, displays the
- number of files and directories displayed and their total size.
- Multiple windows for a disk are allowed. Navigation to different
- subdirectories is possible by double clicking on the desired directory.
- (Make sure the directory has not been selected.)
-
- Moving (or copying) something is a two step process. First select the
- members to be moved. The top line will display the number of members
- selected. Next, drag one of the selected members to it's new destination
- The new destination may be a disk button, a file/directory in another
- window, an icon of another window or the trash. When the button is
- released at the new destination, all of the selected files/directories
- are moved.
-
- In order to get a feel for how the program works, it might be helpful
- to create some test files and use MvWin to move, copy, and delete them.
-
- Shortcut: The right button of the mouse can be used to select or
- unselect a file without affecting the selection of any
- other file.
-
- Deleting: The "trash icon" is used to delete files/directories. Simply
- drag your selected members to the icon. Trash can be processed in
- one of two ways.
-
- Automatic Trash disposal - ON - The files/directories are deleted
- immediately.
-
- Automatic Trash disposal - OFF (default) - The files/directories are
- only marked for deletion and remain on the disk. The files will
- no longer be displayed in a disk window. If something has been
- put in the trash, the trash icon can be restored to a window which
- displays the members that have been marked for deletion. At this
- point, files in the trash can be moved back to where they came
- from or back to another window to prevent them from being deleted.
- Nothing is deleted from the disk until the trash is emptied or the
- program is exited.
-
- NOTE: When a directory is in the trash, it will be deleted whether or
- not it has any files in it.
-
-
- Menu Bar:
-
- File
- Empty Trash: Delete all of the files/directories in the trash
- Exit: Quit the program
-
- View
- Refresh: Display the subdirectory again
- Details: Allows you to display additional information, such as
- dates and/or sizes.
- All: View all of the files in a subdirectory
- Include: This brings up a dialogue box that allows you to select
- which files will be displayed.
- Sort By: Lets you sort the names alphabetically, by date, or by
- size
- Reverse Sort: Allows you to reverse the sorting order
-
- Options
- Move:
- Copy: Select one of these depending on whether you want to move
- files or copy files
-
- Only File Sizes: When displaying sizes, only display the size of
- files. Do not display the size of directories.
- (Hint: If you are in a hurry, only display file sizes.
- It takes a little time to generate the size of a directory.)
-
- Auto Trash disposal: If this is selected, a file/directory is
- deleted immediately upon being moved to the trash.
-
- Confirm Deletions: The program can ask you to confirm any
- deletions it makes. This option determines whether or not
- confirmations are presented. 'First' means that a
- confirmation will only appear on the first deletion in a group.
-
- Confirm Exits: If this is selected, the program will display a
- confirmation message when closing a window that contains
- selected members.
-
- Windows - These options allow you to arrange the windows and icons or
- to select a new active one.
-
-
- Installation: No special procedures are neccesary. The program can be
- run from any directory. It will look for an initialization file
- called MvWin.ini and located in the Windows subdirectory. If it does
- not exist, it will be created. The initialization file is used to
- determine what the initial settings should be on the menu. If the
- file does not exist, defaults will be used. When the program ends,
- it saves the current menu settings in this file. (The state of
- any open windows is not saved.)
-
- DISCLAIMER: Micro Magic hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this
- software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any
- implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
- purpose.
-
- Micro Magic will not be liable for any special, incidental,
- consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any
- other reason, even if Micro Magic or an agent of Micro Magic has been
- advised of the possibility of such damages.
-
- In no event shall Micro Magic's liability for any damages ever exceed
- the price paid for the license to use the software, regardless of the
- form of the claim. The person using the software bears all risk as to
- the quality and performance of the software.
-
- After reading the last three paragraphs, your probably wondering what
- kind of damage this program could do. It has been thoroughly tested
- and hasn't trashed a disk yet. DOS calls are used to do the actual
- processing. (Your favorite 'unerase' program should work fine on any
- deleted files.) Please be careful and understand what the program
- is doing. Using the capabilities built into the program,
- it is possible to wipe out an entire hard disk.
- If you do happen to come upon a bug, please let us know.
-
- Distribution: You are free to copy and distribute MvWin for NONCOMMERCIAL
- use if:
-
- No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution.
-
- It is not modified in any way. This program has been copyrighted
- by Micro Magic and is not public domain.
-
- Clubs and user groups may charge a nominal fee not to exceed ($5) for
- expenses and handling while distributing MvWin.
-
- COMMERCIAL users must register the program before distributing it
- within their organization. Site Licenses are available.
-
-
- Registration: This program is shareware. You must register MvWin if
- you use it on a regular basis. Registration costs $10 (US). This
- entitles you to all Version 1.xx releases. The 1.xx releases will
- contain bug fixes and minor enhancements. Registration also includes
- update notices for new versions. Please send your name and address
- along with a check, money order, or cash to:
-
- Micro Magic
- 1104 E. Bulkey Street
- Castle Rock, CO 80104-9409
-
-
- Authors Note: There still are a number of enhancements that I would
- like to make to the program, like rename capability, on-line help,
- displaying how much room is left on a drive, and providing a faster
- way to navigate through subdirectories.
- If you find that there are other enhancements that you would
- like to see in the program or if you have any problems
- with the this version, please contact me at the address above or
- on Compuserve. Some of your suggestions may be incorporated into
- the next release.
-
- Eric Jacobshagen
- Compuserve - 76676,732