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┌───────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ D I R E C T M A I N T │ │ │ │ │ │ R E L E A S E 1.0 │ │ │ │ S H A R E W A R E │ │ U S E R ' S G U I D E │ │ │ └───────────────────────────────┘ M O R S O F T 9885 IH-10 West Suite 811 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (512) 692-9572 (C) Copyright 1988, MORSOFT S H A R E W A R E L I C E N S E S T A T E M E N T This software is protected by United States Copyright Law and this fully functional copy has been provided for your use to evaluate its capabilities in regards to your needs. It may be freely copied, distributed to others and posted on computer bulletin board systems as desired provided the program, documentation and the MORSOFT copyright remain intact and accompany each copy distributed. Distribution is encouraged so that others may have the opportunity to evaluate the system for their requirements. You are urged to register your use of the program with the MORSOFT company not only for the benefits you receive through registration but also to help continue the "shareware" concept and keep the price of software down. When you do register you will receive the following: - The regular distribution copy of the program which will always be the latest version and does not display the shareware notice screen. - The complete preprinted user's guide. - A FREE copy of the MORSOFT CALCULATOR program which will turn your computer into a full function calculator/adding machine with a memory tape of up to 1,000 entries that may be scrolled, changed and printed. - You will be entitled to no cost telephone support from MORSOFT in regards to the use and any problems encountered when running the program, and will be notified when new release of the program become available. - You will be entitled to discounts of up to 25% on any future shareware program registrations or software purchases from MORSOFT. To register simply complete the form on the next page and send with registration fee to the MORSOFT company. Before completing the form however see the end of this manual for information on the other programs available from MORSOFT. S H A R E W A R E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y THE PROGRAM(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM(S) IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM(S) PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT MORSOFT OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. M O R S O F T 9885 IH-10 WEST, SUITE 811 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 (512) 692-9572 S H A R E W A R E R E G I S T R A T I O N A N D P R O G R A M O R D E R F O R M NAME __________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ CITY _______________________________ STATE ___________________ ZIP CODE ___________________________ MACHINE PROGRAM(S) WILL BE USED ON: MAKE ___________ MODEL _________ # DISKETTE DRIVES ____________ # HARD DISKS _____________ COLOR OR MONOCHROME (please circle one) REGISTRATION FEES: $19.95 first program, $14.95 for each additional (add $1.00 for 3 1/2" diskettes) SHAREWARE COPY ORDERS: $4.00 each (add $1.00 for 3 1/2" diskettes) CHECK PROGRAMS FOR REGISTRATION: ______ DIRECT MAINT ______ PC SYSTEM MANAGER ______ FILE PATCH ______ QUICK EDIT TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES $__________ CHECK PROGRAMS FOR SHAREWARE COPIES: _____ DIRECT MAINT _____ PC SYSTEM MANAGER _____ FILE PATCH _____ QUICK EDIT TOTAL FOR SHAREWARE COPIES $_________ TOTAL THIS ORDER (REGISTRATION FEES PLUS $_________ SHAREWARE COPIES) DISKETTE SIZE: _______ 5 1/4" _______ 3 1/2" PAYMENT OF $_____________ ENCLOSED OR CHARGE MY VISA MASTERCARD (circle one) ACCOUNT NUMBER _______________________________ EXP DATE _____________ SIGNATURE _______________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION DIRECT MAINT is a fully functional disk directory and file maintenance program designed for both computers with hard disks or diskette drives. With DIRECT MAINT the following functions are available for directory handling: - Copy all or selected files from one directory to another on the same or to a different disk. When copying from a hard disk to floppies a prompt is displayed for switching diskettes when the target disk fills. Files are not spanned between diskettes however, each disk will contain files in their entirety. - Move all or selected files from one directory to another on the same or to a different disk. This function performs the same as the copy process except that after all the files have been copied the source files are erased. A verify prompt is displayed however before the erase process is started. - Compare all or selected files in one directory or on one disk to those in or on another. If the source files are on a hard disk and the target files are on multiple floppies a prompt is displayed at the appropriate time for switching diskettes. - Erase all or selected files in a directory. - Create a new directory. - Erase a directory. - Print the names of the sub-directories and files in a single directory or optionally all the names within a complete directory tree structure. This also provides the ability to print the entire contents of a hard disk or diskette. - Find the path for any file anywhere on the disk. DIRECT MAINT provides the following processing for individual files: - Copy or move a file to a different disk, to a different directory on the same disk or to the same directory on the same disk but with a different file name. - Compare one file to another. - Erase a file. - Display the contents of a file on the screen. - Print the contents of a file. - Change the name, date, time or attribute of a file. - Load and run a program or batch file. Optionally DIRECT MAINT may be restarted automatically when the program or batch file ends. (Note this option is available on hard disk systems only) DIRECT MAINT is designed to be "user friendly" with all instructions for operator responses displayed on the screen and all processes and selections are performed using highlighted bounce bar techniques. Only when specific information such as a file selection mask or a new file date or time are required does the user have to enter data. The user does not have to memorize any commands or keywords. After using DIRECT MAINT a couple of times reference to the manual is seldom necessary. The minimum machine requirements for using DIRECT MAINT are as follows: - A hard disk or at least 1 diskette drive. - 256k of usable memory. - DOS 2.0 or later. - A color or monochrome monitor. If color is used screen colors may be selected. - A printer is optional. INSTALLATION HARD DISK SYSTEMS. The DIRECT MAINT system is comprised of the DIRECT MAINT program (DIRCMAIN.EXE), a batch file (DIRMAINA.BAT) used for starting the program initially and restarting it after a program or batch file has been selected to be run, a batch file (DIRMAINB.BAT) used when when a file is selected to be run, and for machines with a color monitor a parameter file (DIRMAINC.CLR). These files are retained under a sub-directory named DIRCMAIN. When installing the system the sub-directory must be created on the appropriate disk and the DIRECT MAINT program and DIRMAINA.BAT file copied from the install diskette to the hard disk. The DIRMAINB.BAT and DIRMAINC.CLR files are created by the program as required. The install process is performed automatically however using the INSTALL.BAT file on the shareware diskette using the following steps: - Insert the diskette in drive "A:" - At the DOS prompt type "A:" and press enter (return). - Then type "INSTALL x" where "x" is the letter of the hard disk that will contain the DIRECT MAINT directory and files, and press enter. For drive "C" type "INSTALL C" and press enter. For drive "D" type "INSTALL D" and press enter. For drive "E" type "INSTALL E" and press enter. For drive "F" type "INSTALL F" and press enter. Note: If the system is to be installed on a drive other than C, D, E or F perform the following. Using a text editor such as EDLIN change the second statement in the file named "C" on the shareware diskette to the drive letter of the appropriate disk. For example if the hard disk to install on is "G" change the statement from "C:" to "G:". Be sure to include the ":" (colon) after the drive letter. Then rename file "C" to the letter of the hard disk. When ready to install, at the DOS prompt, type "INSTALL x" where "x" is the letter of the hard disk (eg. "INSTALL G" for hard disk "G"). DISKETTE (non-hard disk) SYSTEMS. All processes of DIRECT MAINT are available on computers without a hard disk with the exception of selecting programs or batch files to be loaded and run. There are no steps required on diskette computers for installing DIRECT MAINT. STARTING DIRECT MAINT HARD DISK SYSTEMS. DIRECT MAINT may be started in one of two ways; by manualling entering the necessary DOS commands or through a batch (.BAT) file (see your DOS manual for information on these type of files). To start the program manually enter the following three commands at the DOS prompt pressing enter after each: x: CD \DIRCMAIN DIRMAINA where "x" is the disk drive containing the DIRECT MAINT files. Example for drive "C": C: CD \DIRCMAIN DIRMAINA To start the program with a batch file create one containing the above three statements. The following example, using the DOS "COPY" command, shows how to create a file named "DM.BAT" under the root directory of hard disk "C" and assuming the DIRECT MAINT files are on drive "C". Be sure to press enter after each line is typed. C: CD \ COPY CON DM.BAT C: CD \DIRCMAIN DIRMAINA When these statements have been entered press the "F6" key then press enter. After the batch file has been created you may then enter only the file name to start DIRECT MAINT. In the example above, at the DOS prompt, only the characters "DM" need to be typed. DISKETTE SYSTEMS. Insert the disk with the DIRECT MAINT program into drive A: and at the DOS prompt enter the following three commands pressing enter after each: A: CD \ DIRCMAIN If you have two diskette drives you may optionally insert the program disk in drive B: and type: B: CD \ DIRCMAIN DIRECT MAINT OPERATIONS When the program starts the first screen displayed will be the shareware notice. Press enter to continue or press "F1" to display information on registering your use of the program. Next, as shown below, will be displayed the full DIRECT MAINT screen with an open window for selecting a disk drive to view, and on color monitors, the option for setting screen colors. NOTE: If you have a machine with a color display board but are using a monochrome monitor the screen will be garbled. Press the "F10" key to switch to monochrome mode (see setting colors below also). THE SCREEN LAYOUT IS SHOWN IN THE COMPLETE MANUAL WHICH IS PROVIDED WHEN YOU REGISTER THE PROGRAM Using the up and down cursor movement keys located on the numeric pad to the right of the keyboard move the highlighter bar over the letter of the disk to view and press enter. For disk drives above "D:" the window contents will scroll for drives "E:" to "Z:". If using a color monitor and you wish to change the screen colors press the "F1" key. A window will open showing the standard 15 colors with a letter "A" thru "O" above each. Also a prompt for selecting the color for the screen outline will be displayed. Press the key of the letter (upper or lower case) above the desired color. Next a prompt will be displayed for the color of the screen information (directory and file names, etc.). Press the key of the letter for the desired color. The colors may be the same. The screen will clear and be redisplayed with the new colors. Also the colors selected will be written to the DIRECT MAINT file "DIRMAINC.CLR" so the next time the program is started the new colors will be used. Note on diskette systems the program disk must still be in the drive used to start DIRECT MAINT. To end the program when the disk selection window is open press the "Esc" key. A yes/no (Y/N) prompt will be displayed insuring you wish to exit the program. If yes press the "Y" key (upper or lower case) otherwise press "N" to continue. When a drive has been selected the root directory of the appropriate disk will be read and the sub-directory names, file names and file information for the root will be displayed as shown below. THE SCREEN LAYOUT IS SHOWN IN THE COMPLETE MANUAL WHICH IS PROVIDED WHEN YOU REGISTER THE PROGRAM Next to the caption "Current Directory:" on line 4 is the drive and path of the current directory that is open. For example for the root directory of drive "C" the path shown will be "C:\*.*" indicating drive "C", root directory, all sub-directories and files. On the left side of the screen under the heading "Directories" will first be the constant "(current)" (this is used for selecting the current directory for processing) followed by the names of the first 10 sub-directories under the current directory. Under the headings "File Names", "Size", "Date", "Time", and "Attrib" will be the names and corresponding sizes in bytes (characters), date and time of creation or last modify and the attributes of the first 11 files under the current directory. Note that a file attribute may be: - Normal. A file that may be read or written to and has not been modified since the last disk backup. - Modified. A file that may be read or written to and has been changed since the last backup. - Read Onl (read only). A file that may be read but not modified or overlayed by a DOS copy. - Hidden. A file that does not show up on a DOS "DIR" command and usually may not be accessed using DOS commands such as COPY or ERASE. Many companies use this technique to "hide" files for copy protection purposes. These files may however be processed (copied, moved, erased, etc.) using DIRECT MAINT. - Hiddn-RO (hidden, read only). A hidden file that may be read but not modified. Next to the caption "Total -" on the line under the directory names is total number of sub-directories under the current directory. Next to the caption "Total -" on the line beneath the file names is the total number of files and the total number of bytes used by the files under the current directory. Next to the caption "Bytes Available On" is the drive letter of the current disk being viewed and the total number of bytes still available on it. Below the totals line are the instructions for operations. Directories and files are selected for processing by moving the highlight bar over the appropriate name and pressing enter. The highlighter is moved up and down using the up and down arrows on the numeric pad to the right of the keyboard and switched between the directory and file names using the left and right arrows. The names are scrolled when the highlighter reaches the last name and the down arrow is pressed or moved to the first name on the screen and the up arrow is pressed. For "paging" the names rather than scrolling use the "PgUp" and "PgDn" keys. If you attempt to scroll or page the names beyond the first or last within the directory the machine will beep. To view the directory and file names in sequence press the "F4" key. The names will be sorted in memory and will be redisplayed. Note that the sort is for display purposes only, their sequence in the directory on disk will not be changed. If you have moved down through a directory structure (see the OPEN process selection below) and wish to go back up to the previous directory level press the "F1" key. To return to the root directory of the disk press the "F2" key or to restart and select a different disk press the "F3" key. To end the program press the "Esc" key. A yes/no (Y/N) prompt will be displayed. If yes to end press the "Y" key otherwise press the "N" key to continue. NOTE: As a directory is read from the disk the names of the sub- directories and files and the file information is loaded to memory for more efficient scrolling and paging. The storage limit is 99 sub- directories and 300 files for a single directory. If this maximum is exceeded a warning will be displayed stating that not all of the names for the current directory will be shown. This limit however applies to the display only and does not effect directory processing (copying, moving, etc. all or selected files). If this limitation does occur it may be an indication that a reorganiztion of the disk should be performed. The purpose of directories and sub-directories is so that related files may be grouped together under multiple sub-directories for easier and more efficient processing by both user programs and DOS commands. DIRECT MAINT is ideal for performing this type of task. PROCESSING OF DIRECTORIES To perform processing on a directory move the highlighter bar over the directory name using the up and down arrow keys located on the numeric pad of the keyboard and press the enter key (if the highlighter is on the file names side of the screen use the left arrow key to move it over to the directory names). When enter is pressed the window shown below will be opened. Using the up and down arrow keys move the new highlighter bar to the process desired and press enter. To cancel the process selection and return to directory selection press the "Esc" key and the window will close. THE SCREEN LAYOUT IS SHOWN IN THE COMPLETE MANUAL WHICH IS PROVIDED WHEN YOU REGISTER THE PROGRAM Each process for a directory is described below. However to avoid repetition of instructions the following routines common to copying, moving, comparing and erasing files are presented here. When required to enter the name of a directory or file an entry window will open. Only the valid DOS file and directory name characters may be entered. If the "Copy Select Files", "Move Select Files", "Compare Select Files" or "Erase Select Files" process is chosen a window will open requesting that a selection mask be typed. This mask is the same as that used when executing a DOS command such as "COPY" or "ERASE". The "wild card" characters "?" (question mark) and "*" (asterisk) may be used in conjunction with normal file name and extension characters. For example if all files that started with "ABC" are to be selected the masks "ABC?????.???" or "ABC*.*" may be entered. See your DOS manual for more information on global file name characters. Whenever files are copied, moved or compared both a source path (where the files are now at) and a target path (where the files are to go, or where the second set of files for comparing are) needs to be known by the program. The source path is automatically known as a result of selecting the directory for processing. The target path however may be entered in one of two ways; by manually typing it in or, if the target path already exists, through a disk and directory selection process. When one of the copy, move or compare processes is selected a window will open requesting that the target path be entered. If it is desired to type in the path do so at this point. Use either the left arrow or backspace key to move the cursor to the left. The cursor may not be moved using the right arrow, a character other than a space must be entered. Note that the characters ":\" (colon and backslash) in postions 2 and 3 cannot be overtyped and will be automatically skipped over if the target drive is changed. If you wish to select an existing path press the "F1" key. A window will open for selecting the target disk drive. Using the up and down arrow keys move the highlight bar to the desired disk and press enter (for drives above "D:" the the window will scroll for selections "E:" thru "Z:"). The selected drive will be read and a window will open showing both the root directory (indicated by the drive letter followed with a colon and a backslash) and the directories directly beneath the root. The names will be appear in sorted sequence. Using the up and down arrow keys move the highlight bar to the desired directory and press enter if this will be the final directory in the target path or press "F1" to "open" this directory. If "F1" is pressed the highlighted directory will be read and its sub-directories displayed in the window. Repeat this process as required until the last directory for the target path is highlighted then press enter. The directory names will scroll as the highlighter reaches the bottom of the window or the "PgUp" and "PgDn" keys may be used for faster paging. In the event you wish to backup through a directory structure press the "F2" key to return to the previous directory. If the desired path does not exist on the target drive manually enter the path and press enter. A yes/no (Y/N) prompt will display stating the path does not exist and asking if it is to be created. If yes press the "Y" key otherwise press "N" to reenter the path. Note that if the new directory is directly under the current one being displayed the directory display memory will not be changed. To perform subsequent processing on the new directory a repositioning to the current directory must be performed (return to the previous directory, or restart, and re-open). To cancel the copy, move or compare process at any time press the "Esc" key when any of the windows are open. Whenever files are being copied (or moved) by the program a window will be displayed to keep you informed on what is happening. Both the source and target paths and file names will be displayed along with the amount of space available on the target disk (this number is updated after each file is copied). To cancel the copy process press the "Esc" key at any time. DIRECT MAINT performs a "look ahead" process to compare the size of the next file to be copied versus the amount of space available on the target disk. If the target disk is a floppy and there is not enough space remaining on it for the next file a prompt will be displayed providing you with the option to insert a new disk and press enter to continue or press the "Esc" key to terminate the copy process. Note that file contents are not spanned between diskettes, each will contain files in their entirety. Also when files are being copied and a source file has an attribute of "hidden" a yes/no (Y/N) prompt will be displayed as to whether or not the file is to be copied. If yes press the "Y" key otherwise press "N". In addition if a copy of the source file already exists on the target drive and the file has a read only attribute a yes/no (Y/N) prompt will be displayed asking if the target file is to be overlayed. If yes press the "Y" key and the file will copied otherwise press "N" and it will be bypassed. When "moving" files first they will be copied to the target path then a yes/no (Y/N) prompt will display asking if the source files are to be erased. If yes press the "Y" key otherwise press "N" and the source files will not be deleted. See erasing files directly below for the process that will occur when deleting the files. When selecting files to be erased a yes/no (Y/N) prompt will first display to insure that the files are to be deleted. If yes press the "Y" key otherwise press "N". If "Y" is pressed a window will open showing the names of the files as they are being deleted. To cancel the erase process at any time press the "Esc" key and the remaining files will not be deleted. If a hidden or read only file is encountered a yes/no (Y/N) prompt will display asking if the file is to be erased. If yes press the "Y" key otherwise press "N". When copying to diskettes they must be pre-formatted. PROCESS SELECTIONS OPEN ──── This process will "open" the directory selected and display the names of the sub-directories and names and information on the files under this directory. COPY ALL FILES ────────────── This process will copy all of the files under the current directory to another directory on the same disk or to a different disk. COPY SELECT FILES ───────────────── This process will copy all files under the current directory whose names match a requested global character (wild card) mask. MOVE ALL FILES ────────────── This process functions the same as the "COPY ALL FILES" except that when the files have been copied the source files will be erased. MOVE SELECT FILES ───────────────── This process functions the same as the "COPY SELECT FILES" except that when the files have been copied the source files will be erased. COMPARE ALL FILES ───────────────── This function will compare the contents of the files under the current directory to those under a different directory or on a different disk. As the process is being performed a window will be opened showing the names of the files being compared and the source and target paths. If the target files are on on a hard disk and a matching file does not exists a prompt will display stating to press enter to skip to the next file or "Esc" to terminate the compare process. If the target files are on diskettes and a matching target file is not found a prompt will display stating to press enter to skip the file, insert a new diskette and press "F1", or to press "Esc" to end the compare process. This option along with the ability to insert new diskettes when copying provides the function of both offloading and subsequently comparing files from a hard disk to multiple diskettes. When two files being compared do not match a window will open stating at what byte position they are different and to press enter to continue comparing the remaining positions in the files or to press "Esc" to skip the files. If the files are a different length all data in the files up to the length of the smallest file will be compared and then a prompt will display stating there is a difference in size and to press any key to continue. When the compare process is complete a window will open stating the number of files that compared equal, the number that did not and to press any key to continue. COMPARE SELECT FILES ──────────────────── This process performs the same as the "COMAPRE ALL FILES" except that the file names must match a requested global character (wild card) mask. ERASE ALL FILES ─────────────── This process will erase all the files under the selected directory. ERASE SELECT FILES ────────────────── This process will erase all the files under the selected directory with names that match a requested global character (wild card) mask. MAKE NEW DIRECTORY ────────────────── This function will create a new sub-directory beneath the selected directory. A window will open for entering the name for the new directory, use only valid DOS directory naming characters and when complete press enter. A directory or file with the same name may not already exist under the selected directory. If the new directory is to be created under the current directory shown on the screen the name will be added to the list of sub-directories held in memory and may subsequently be selected for processing without having to reread the current directory. ERASE DIRECTORY ─────────────── This process will erase the directory selected. The directory must not contain any sub-directories or files and the "(current)" directory selection may not be used. When the directory has been deleted the name will remain on the screen however it will be bordered by the "< >" (less than, greater than) symbols (eg. <MYDIR > ). When a directory has been erased it may not be selected for further processing however a new directory with the same name may be created without leaving the display of the current directory. Both names, the deleted one and the one newly created, will be in and will appear on the display. PRINT DIRECTORY ─────────────── This process will print directory and file information for the sub- directories and files directly beneath the directory selected or for the entire sub-directory/file (tree) structure. When this function is selected a window will open prompting to press enter for the information on this directory only or "F1" for the entire tree. To print everything for the entire disk select "(current") when displaying the root directory. The following is a sample printout and description of the information shown. THE PRINTOUT IS SHOWN IN THE COMPLETE MANUAL SENT WHEN YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAM IS REGISTERED Under the heading "Print Of Directory" is the path of the directory being printed. The first information shown will be the list of sub-directories and for each will be the name, date and time created or last modified and the attribute: Normal or Hidden (usually used for software protection schemes and will not be displayed using a DOS "DIR" command). At the end of the list will be the number of sub- directories printed. Next is shown the files for the directory and for each the name, size in bytes, date and time created or last modified and the attribute: Normal, Modified, Read Only, Hidden, or Hidden-RO (hidden and read only). At the end is shown the total number of files for the directory and the total number of bytes used by the files. At the end of the report if the printout was for the entire tree, will be shown the total number of directories in the structure (including 1 for the top level directory), the total number of files in the tree and the total number of bytes in the files. Note that if the report was for the entire disk the totals will not match those for a DOS "CHKDSK". CHKDSK takes into account the number of system and volume label files and the space used by the directories, system and volume label files and any DOS overhead. At the end of every report will be the total space available on the disk drive, the total space used and the total space still available. At any time while the report is printing press the "Esc" key to end the listing. Note that the printer's buffer must first clear however before the print will actually stop. FIND FILE ───────── This process will find a file, or files, anywhere in the tree structure of the directory selected and display or print the path where found. To search the entire disk choose the "(current)" directory selection under the root directory. First a prompt will display asking for the name of the file to find or for a "wild card" mask to find multiple files with common characters in the name. Next a yes/no prompt will display as to whether the paths found are to be printed (press "Y") or are to be displayed on the screen (press "N"). Next a window will open stating that the search is being performed and the name (or mask) of the file along with the path currently being searched. If the paths are to be displayed when the a file is found it will be shown on the screen and a prompt to press enter to continue the search or "Esc" to end. If the paths are to be printed they will not appear on the screen and the program will not stop when a file is found. At any time while the search is being performed it may be terminated by pressing the "Esc" key. At the end of the search the number of finds on the file will display on the screen. PROCESSING OF FILES To perform processing on a file move the highlighter bar over the file name using the up and down arrow keys and press enter (if the highlighter is on the directories side of the screen press the right arrow key to move it to the file names area). When enter is pressed the window shown below will open. Using the up and down arrow keys move the highlighter bar to the process desired and press enter. To cancel the process selection for the file press the "Esc" key and the window will close. THE SCREEN LAYOUT IS SHOWN IN THE COMPLETE MANUAL WHICH IS PROVIDED WHEN YOU REGISTER THE PROGRAM Each process for a file is described below. See the PROCESSING OF DIRECTORIES section above for information on common routines such as entering names, masks, target paths, etc. COPY ──── This process is used to copy the file to a different directory on the same disk, the same directory under a different name, or to a different disk. A window will first open requesting the name to be used for the target (copied to) file. In the window will be the current name of the file and if the target is to have the same name simply press enter. Otherwise type in the new name and press enter. Note that if copying the file to the same directory it must have a different name. The target file will have the same date, time and attribute as the source file when the copy is complete. Also an existing file in the directory may be overlayed with the contents of the selected file. In this case if the target file is on the current screen display the screen will refresh to reflect the new information when the copy is complete and the file process window is closed. MOVE ──── This process is the same as the "COPY" except that the source file will be erased. A yes/no (Y/N) prompt will be displayed however before the erase is performed. Note that the source and target paths may not be the same. COMPARE ─────── This process will compare the selected file to any other file, the names do not have to be the same. A window will first open requesting the name of the target (compare to) file. If the names are the same press enter otherwise enter the name of the target file. ERASE ───── This process will erase the file. A yes/no prompt will first be displayed before the deletion is performed. Note that after the file is erased the name will remain on the screen display bordered by the "< >" (less than, greater than) symbols. The size, date and time will remain the same and in the "Attrib" column will be the word "Deleted". The name will remain in memory and the highlighter bar may be moved to it however no further processing may be performed. However an existing file in the same directory may be copied to an erased file and the display memory will change, and the screen refreshed if required, to reflect the copy. PEEK ──── This function will display the file contents on the screen for viewing purposes. Note however that only the first 80 characters for each record in the file will be shown and for files that do not have end of record marks (ASCII 13 followed by 10) only the first 80 characters of each 255 character block will be displayed. If the file has more data than can be shown on one screen press the enter key for the next page. To end the "peek" process press the "Esc" key. Note that viewing is in a forward direction only, the file cannot be paged backward. PRINT ───── This process will print the contents of a file. File records greater than 80 characters will wrap on the print line. Files with no end of record marks will be printed in blocks of 255 characters with up to 80 characters shown per line. To end the print at any time press the "Esc" key. Note that the printer's buffer must flush however before the print will actually stop. CHANGE NAME ─────────── This process will change the name of the file selected. A window will open requesting the new name, type in as required and press enter. Note that there may not be another file or sub-directory under the current directory with this name. CHANGE DATE ─────────── This process will change the date of the file selected. A window will be displayed showing the current file date. Enter the new date in format MM/DD/YY (month, day, year) as required and press enter. Use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor. Note that the acceptable values are: month - 01 thru 12, day - 01 thru 31, year - 80 thru 99. Checks for valid number of days for a given month are not performed. CHANGE TIME ─────────── This process will change the time of the file selected. A window will be displayed showing the current file time. Enter the new time in format HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds, 24 hour clock) as required and press enter. Use the left and right arrow keys to skip over numbers. The acceptable values are: hours - 00 thru 23, minutes and seconds - 00 thru 59. Note that DOS retains times in 2 second intervals and the resulting time for the file will have an even number (00, 02, 04, etc.) of seconds regardless of what is entered. CHANGE ATTRIBUTE ──────────────── This process is used to change the attribute of a file. A window will open showing the options available: Normal, Modified, Read Only, Hidden, and Hidden-Read Only. Using the up and down arrow keys move the highlighter over the selection desired and press enter. RUN ─── Note: This option is available for hard disk systems only and DIRECT MAINT must have been started through its batch file "DIRMAINA.BAT" located under the "DIRCMAIN" directory. This process is used to load a program (.EXE or .COM) file or pass to DOS a batch (.BAT) file. A yes/no (Y/N) prompt will display asking if DIRECT MAINT is to be restarted automatically after the program or batch file has ended. If yes press the "Y" key otherwise press "N". DIRECT MAINT performs this function through the use of its batch file "DIRMAINB.BAT" under the "DIRCMAIN" directory. If a program is selected the following commands will be written to "DIRMAINB.BAT" and passed to DOS: x: CD \path program Where the "x" on the first line is the drive of the program and is used to set the default drive. The "path" in the second statement is the path of the program and will set the default path. The "program" on the third line is the program file name and will start the program. For example if the program is on drive "C", under directory "MYDIR", and the program name is "MYPROG.EXE" the statements would be: C: CD \MYDIR MYPROG.EXE If the file selected is a batch file the contents of the file will be written to "DIRMAINB.BAT" and passed to DOS. If DIRECT MAINT is to be automatically restarted the commands to execute the "DIRMAINA.BAT" file will be appended to "DIRMAINB.BAT". Note that if the batch file selected contains the name of another batch file DIRECT MAINT will not restart. DIRECT MAINT does not "terminate and stay resident". It "goes away completely" releasing all the memory it used to be available to the program selected to be run. END DIRECT MAINT USER GUIDE MORE PROGRAMS FROM MORSOFT - - - - F I L E P A T C H - - - - FILE PATCH is a utility program designed for use by computer consultants, technicians, Information Centers, software developers and those individuals that are responsible for or just wish to "tinker" with PC files. It provides the ability, at the byte level, for on screen viewing, dumping to the printer, modifying or creating any DOS data or program file up to 10 megabytes in length. When displayed on the screen each character within a file is shown along with its corresponding ASCII or HEX value. The screen may be scrolled one line at at time up or down, may be paged a screen at a time or repositioning may be performed at any point within the file. Also the file may be scanned for a specific occurence of a string of values and the file will be automatically repositioned at the point where the values are found. If a file is dumped to the printer all or only portions of the file contents may be printed and the values will be shown in either ASCII or HEX and optionally the corresponding characters may be displayed. The values in any file may be modified or new values appended to the end of the file in either character, ASCII or HEX. Any of the 256 ASCII or HEX values may be used. A new file may be created and any of the 256 ASCII or HEX values may be entered in an append mode. The basic machine and software requirements to use FILE PATCH are as follows: - An IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible with DOS 2.0 or later - 256k usable memory - Monochrome or color monitor. If a color monitor is used selection of screen colors is provided. - Any disk or diskette configuration Prices: Registered copy $19.95 ($14.95 if already a registered user of MORSOFT programs). Comes complete with preprinted manual and a FREE copy of the MORSOFT CALCULATOR program. Shareware copy $4.00. Specify 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" diskettes (add $1.00 for 3 1/2") M O R S O F T 9885 IH-10 West Suite 811 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (512) 692-9572 MORE PROGRAMS FROM MORSOFT - - - - P C S Y S T E M M A N A G E R - - - - Tired of having to remember and continually reenter DOS commands or batch file names to start your jobs or programs? Wish your computer was better organized. Now there's PC SYSTEM MANAGER, the full function, fully self-contained master menuing system for your IBM PC or compatible. Select your programs to be run from easy to read and descriptive menus and sub-menus customized for your system with no practical limit to the number of menu entries or number of sub-menu levels (system limit is 32,000 entries overall). The system starts up automatically when you power on or reboot and restarts itself when a selected job or program ends. Its always there for your next selection and does not "terminate and stay resident" tying up memory or possibly damaging system registers. Wish the computer would display reminders such as which diskettes to insert or what forms to use on the printer before a program starts so you don't have to look it up in a manual or find those scribbled notes you put somewhere? PC SYSTEM MANAGER allows up to 255 lines of free form text to be displayed whenever a menu entry is selected. Use replaceable parameters in your batch files? PC SYSTEM MANAGER will prompt you for them when a job starts so they're not forgotten. Have a computer that is used by more than one individual and need security? PC SYSTEM MANAGER provides passwording at the menu, sub-menu and menu entry level. Ever need to run a job or program with slightly different DOS commands for a one time run? PC SYSTEM MANAGER allows you to alter the normal commands for a job when it is selected from a menu but without changing those stored in the master file. This makes ad hoc and "just this time only" runs easy. PC SYSTEM MANAGER is fully self-contained and has all of its own editors for entering, retaining and modifying all the DOS commands to run your programs, startup reminders, parameter prompts and passwords. Also all of the files used by the system are retained in its own sub-directory and are fully maintained by the system itself. PC SYSTEM MANAGER comes with its own installation program and can be up and running on your system in just a few minutes. No special expertise is required to load or use the system and with its "user friendly" prompts throughout you always know what to do next. If you can run your computer now you can use PC SYSTEM MANAGER. The basic machine and software requirements to use PC SYSTEM manager are as follows: - An IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible with DOS 2.0 or later - Monochrome or color monitor. If a color monitor is used selection of screen colors is provided. - 256k usable memory - Hard disk. Prices: Registered copy $19.95 ($14.95 if already a registered user of MORSOFT programs). Comes complete with preprinted manual and a FREE copy of the MORSOFT CALCULATOR program. Shareware copy $4.00. Specify 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" diskettes (add $1.00 for 3 1/2") M O R S O F T 9885 IH-10 West Suite 811 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (512) 692-9572 MORE PROGRAMS FROM MORSOFT - - - - Q U I C K E D I T - - - - QUICKEDIT is the quick, easy to use, "what you see is what you get", yet fully functional personal word processor for IBM PC's and compatibles. With its user friendly displays the novice user may be up and running on it with only nominal instructions or reference to the user's guide. Yet the individual that has worked with complex and high priced word processors will find the program both versatile and compre- hensive in its functions. F E A T U R E S o Retains its own catalog of the text files and each file name may be a full and descriptive 50 characters in length. No DOS 8 character acronym name restrictions. o When existing text is to be edited the names in the catalog are displayed and through a simple selection process the desired file is accessed. A backup version may optionally be created before editing and a backup file may be read into memory for changes. o When no longer needed files are to be purged selection is again performed using the catalog thus making file cleanup quick, easy and safe. o Editing functions: Insert lines (single or continuous) Column tabbing Delete lines (single or block) Character repeat Copy lines (single or block) Skip cursor to Move lines (single or block) beginning or end Repeat lines of line Character insertion & deletion Skip cursor to top Line scrolling or bottom of screen Line paging Set left & right Erase to end of line margins Skip to first line in file Word wrap Skip to last line in file Justify right edge Find character string (all lines extend Repeat find to right margin giving even edge) Which keys are used for the functions is always shown at the bottom of the screen using different displays. You do not have to memorize the keys or continually refer to the manual or have your text overlayed with help screens. o Edit save and exit options: Save and continue editing Save and end editing Reset memory to file contents at last save or start of edit Cancel all updates and end edit o The print function is part of the editor, you do not have to exit, run a different program then restart editing. Also using simple commands within the text you can: - Print page headings and/or footings with or without automatic page numbering (first or next page number may be set to any number). A document may have multiple headings and/or footings. - Set maximum number of lines per page. - Skip to top of next page. - Skip "x" number of lines. - Stop the printer at any point within the text for paper insertion, printer realignment, etc. - Set printer mode; near letter quality, emphasized, subscript, etc. This function is performed by specifying the ASCII printer control codes for the mode desired and will work with any type printer that may be programmed based on the characters sent to it. - Print multiple files at one time either at the beginning, middle or end of the current text in memory. o On color monitors you may choose the screen colors used. o QUICKEDIT files are retained on disk in "blocks" of characters as opposed to may seperate records. However QUICKEDIT may easily be used for editing standard, sequential, ASCII text or data files. These files may be created or modified, or standard files may be converted to QUICKEDIT format, and thereby be entered into the catalog, or QUICKEDIT files may be converted and copied to standard files automatically by the program. o The basic machine and software requirements to use QUICKEDIT are as follows: - An IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible with DOS 2.0 or later - Monochrome or color monitor - 256k usable memory - A hard disk or 1 floppy Prices: Registered copy $19.95 ($14.95 if already a registered user of MORSOFT programs). Comes complete with preprinted manual and a FREE copy of the MORSOFT CALCULATOR program. Shareware copy $4.00. Specify 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" diskettes (add $1.00 for 3 1/2") M O R S O F T 9885 IH-10 West Suite 811 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (512) 692-9572 MORE PROGRAMS FROM MORSOFT - - - - M O R S O F T C A L C U L A T O R - - - - The MORSOFT CALCULATOR is a full function calculator program designed to run on IBM PC and compatible computers. It may be used as an "adding machine" providing the ability to sum up to 1,000 values, each stored in the computer's memory "tape" which may be scrolled forward or back, changed and/or printed. Both sub and overall totals are retained and dis- played on the computer screen. Also calculations such as multiply, divide and trigonometric functions are provided and the results may be added or sub- tracted to the memory tape. In addition a "memory" constant feature is built in and values may be added, subtracted, multiplied or divided to or from the constant as they are entered. And hexadecimal values may be entered and converted to decimal or decimal numbers entered and converted to hex. F U N C T I O N S - Add - Trigonometric Sine, Cosine, - Subtract Tangnet, and Arctangent - Multiply - Memory constant add to, - Divide subtract, subtract from, - Square root multiply by, divide into, - Exponentiation divide by - Hexadecimal to decimal - Sub-total conversion - Overall total - Decimal to hexadecimal - 1,000 entry tape retention, conversion view, change and print - Maximum integer positions 13, maximum decimal positions 12, combined 12 The basic machine and software requirements to use the MORSOFT CALCULATOR are as follows: - An IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible with DOS 2.0 or later - Monochrome or color monitor - 256k usable memory - A hard disk or 1 floppy Prices: FREE with the registration of any MORSOFT shareware program. M O R S O F T 9885 IH-10 West Suite 811 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (512) 692-9572