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Information for BULLETIN BOARD SYSOPS & Disk Vendors on 4FILES Version 2P
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In addition to the various descriptions of 4FILES provided herein,
please seach 4F.DOC for the string "18." and then do one PgDn. This will
get you to the agreement for use and distribution of the program.
The author is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals.
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NOTE TO OTHER USERS: Please retain this file for inclusion with any copy of
4FILES which you might give to someone else.
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CONTENTS OF THIS FILE:
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1) Naming the .ZIP or other archive file.
2) Keywords.
3) Category for placement.
4) Descriptions of various lengths for use on BBSs and in vendor catalogs.
5) Kudos
6) Brief registration information, and benefits of registration.
7) Author information.
NAMING CONVENTIONS:
------------------- The archive file for this version should be 4FILES2P.ZIP,
or other extension as appropriate for the type of compression used. If a
shorter filename MUST be used (as on CompuServ) it should be 4F-2P.ZIP. The
files within the package must not be renamed (search 4F.DOC for the string
"packing list" to see the list).
KEYWORDS:
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4FILES FILE MANAGER NOTE EDITOR ANNOTATE 4DOS NDOS UTILITY FRONT END BROWSE LIST
CATEGORY:
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This program may be classified as a file-management utility or a 4DOS
support utility. If possible, cross-referencing between these classifications
or preferably (if possible), a duplicate listing in the two libraries would be
very much appreciated. Cross-referencing to categories for disk managers, and
shells would also be appreciated.
VERY SHORT DESCRIPTIONS:
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(40): File manager, annotator & more! For 4DOS.
(44): File manager, annotator & utility front-end.
(55): File manager, annotator & utility front-end. For 4DOS.
MULTI-LINE BBS DESCRIPTIONS:
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(1x45): Multi-purpose file manager, annotator & more!
(2x45): Multi-purpose file manager, utility front-end
and file note editor for 4DOS & NDOS. Nice.
(4x45): Multi-purpose file management tool, also
serves as a utility front-end and superb
editor for 4DOS / NDOS file notes. Does
single or marked files. Nice interface.
(6x45): A multi-purpose file management tool and
slick front-end for your favorite utilities.
Includes a superb editor for file notes,
which 4DOS & NDOS keep tagged to their files
during copy, move, etc. Works on files
singly or in marked blocks. ASP author.
(8x45): A multi-purpose file management tool which
perfectly integrates your favorite utilities
into the work at hand. Includes a superb
editor for 4DOS-style file notes, which 4DOS
& NDOS keep tagged to their files during
copy, move, etc. Manages single or marked
multiple files. On-the-fly directory list
sort and program configuration. ASP author.
(10x45): A multi-purpose file management tool which
perfectly integrates your favorite utilities
into the work at hand. Includes a superb
editor for 4DOS-style file notes, which 4DOS
& NDOS keep tagged to their files during
copy, move, etc. Manages single or marked
multiple files. On-the-fly directory list
sort and program configuration. Mouse
supported. Shareware, $20. ASP author.
PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION:
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4FILES is a multi-purpose tool for file management which smoothly integ-
rates your favorite utilities for browsing and editing files, viewing archive
file contents and other functions into the work at hand. The interface is very
clean and convenient, and includes an easy method for drive:directory navig-
ation. A exquisite editor for 4DOS-style 40-character file notes is built-in,
as is a configuration routine. File management may be performed on single or
multiple marked files. The directory list may be sorted on-the-fly in any of
several ways. Integral mouse support. A PERKY UTILITY! Fully functional with
COMMAND.COM, but 4DOS or NDOS is recommended. Shareware, $20. ASP author.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
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4FILES is a multi-purpose tool for file management, and includes an
exquisite editor for 4DOS-standard "file notes". The interface is unusually
clean and convenient, and incorporates what may well be the easiest directory
tree navigation method you have ever tried. 4FILES serves as a well
coordinated front-end for several of your favorite utilities, smoothly
integrating them into the work at hand. Point and shoot at any file in the
sorted directory listing, and it will be loaded instantly into your file
browser, text editor, archive-file extractor, file finder, or other utility.
The utility interface is specially designed to allow rapid-fire access to
these utilities for a succession of files. 4FILES has a built-in configuration
routine, so changes to these "utility ports" and other settings can easily be
made on-the-fly. Configuration changes may be session-only or permanent.
The current directory is listed with sorted subdirectories at the top,
followed by sorted files. The file list sorting order may be changed from the
alphabetical default either via command line switches or on-the-fly. Sorts may
be by file name, extension, size, date/time, or "file note" in either
ascending or descending order. Except for the default filename field, the
field of the current sort is highlighted on screen.
The left half of each line of the list shows a file or subdirectory
name and its full statistics. The right half is a 40-character space for a
descriptive file note. If you are using 4DOS or NDOS (superior COMMAND.COM
substitutes), a file note will remain associated with its file during copy,
move and rename operations. You may also play with file notes under
COMMAND.COM, but the notes will be lost during the above file operations.
4FILES starts up in File Mode, which has built-in management operations
for single files and marked blocks of files. A DOS command line, either blank
or containing the current file name, is easy to bring up. <TAB> toggles
between File Mode and Note Editing Mode. The above mentioned "utility ports"
are functional in both modes.
It's easy to do, and you will probably have to configure 4FILES before
using it as a utility front-end. <ALT-F10> displays the configuration menu.
The "factory" configuration calls 4DOS's internal LIST program for file
browsing, and all other utility ports are set-up just as in earlier versions of
4FILES. You may substitute your favorite utilities for any of these, and can
specify a command line tail. The ports are now fully and independently
flexible, also including settings to pause/not-pause on exit and to
load/not-reload the current directory list.
4FILES supports ANY video text mode of 80x25 or higher, in monochrome or
color. A switch is provided to force 80x25 in case this is necessary due to
an incompatibility.
There is built-in support for two and three button mice uses all buttons on
either type to their best advantage for disk navigation and changing between
file and note editing modes.
A very comprehensive manual file is included in the shareware package, and
a printed manual will be available in November 1991.
4FILES is shareware, and those who decide to use it must register it with
the author for a price of $20. International orders may alternatively be paid
by a check in your local currency, equivalent to $30 (US) to cover the cost of
currency exchange and higher mailing costs. The author is a member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals.
KUDOS ON 4FILES:
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"If 4FILES could be mouse aware, it would be beyond perfect." (Seattle)
[This was an earlier version; now 4FILES is mouse aware.]
"Previously I avoided file descriptions w/ 4DOS, a really useful feature.
Now I love them. The integration of LIST, FV, EDIT, etc. is excellent.
Easy to patch. Nice utility!" (San Pedro, Ca)
"One of my handiest utilities. I use it every day." (USAF programmer)
"From the moment I began to read your very complete and accurate document-
ation, I was certain this software package was something I would find
useful and worth supporting. Pleasingly, I was not disappointed. Your
effort is a shining example of that which is worthy. As a fellow user and
admirer of 4DOS, I ... had sought such a utility to enhance the package.
Please accept not only my registration, but my thanks and congratulations
for having produced such a fine addition to one of my favorite shareware
programs." (Marysville, Oh)
"I like the mouse control! Especially, I like how it passes on mouse
control to QEDIT!!! I'm going to run off a bunch of disks of this
version as well as post it on local boards so it gets wider distribution.
Again, my awed compliments on a well thought out program." (Omaha, Ne)
"I find it (4FILES) an extremely useful program. I've set my word
processor to shell out to 4FILES by punching the F12 key. This allows me
to quickly refer back to something I want to check out in a previous
chapter or to identify the chapter I need to review with a minimum of
hassle. Congratulations, and thanks." (Professional writer, Moscow, Id)
"This is a great utility!!!" (Gainsville, Fl)
REGISTRATION INFO:
------------------ 4FILES is shareware. Registration is $20, and a licensing
arrangement for multiple installations may be arranged. Registered owners are
entitled to: 1) a personalized copy of the latest version by mail, 2) a free
upgrade to version 3.0 by mail, 3) free technical support, 4) custom modifica-
tions for a reasonable price (free if adopted in public releases), and 5) early
notification of releases after V-3.0. See 4F.DOC for particulars. Support is
via mail, phone, and CIS.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
------------------- The author, Larry Edwards, is a member of ASP and may be
contacted at: Box 6001 Sitka, Ak 99835, 907-747-8996, CIS:72037,3607.