This application is Freeware, and may be freely distributed under the following conditions:
• PD Libraries must send me your latest catalogue disc.
• Bulletin Boards: I will upload this to Arcade and Digital Databank, so that I
get the download credits. No one else is allowed to U/L to these two BBs.
• No charge may be made for this program (postage/disc/small handling charge is
OK though), and it may not be distributed on any disc which costs more than
£1.50 (£2.50 for High Density)
If you use this program, please tell me, especially if you have any suggestions for improvements, etc.
How to use
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File Splitter has two functions: It splits files, and it joins files.
Splitting:
Drag the large file onto the FileSplitter icon. You will be presented with an
options window. The top part allows you to select how big the chunks should
be, and has 3 choices: 800k, 1.6Mb, and Custom. The first two aren't quite as
big as they say, because they are designed to fit onto that size disc, which
isn't quite that big either (some of the space is used for the catalogue).
Custom size has a writeable icon by it, in which you should enter the size
you want (in kilobytes) if it's not one of the two standard ones.
The lower part allows you to choose where to put the split files, the choice
is between onto floppies (in ADFS drive 0 - you will be prompted to change
discs when appropriate), or into the directory that the source file came from.
When you're ready, click OK.
If you chose Directory, then that's it, you should find files called
"Split0", "Split1", etc in the same directory as the source file.
If you chose Discs, then a window will appear saying "Please insert disc 1 of
xx", where xx is the number of discs required. If you don't have enough discs
ready, don't worry! This window is multitasking, and is perfectly capable of
waiting for you to get the discs ready.
Click on OK when the disc is in, and wait for the next prompt. When it's all
done, the window will disappear. (To abort at any time, just close the window)
Joining:
Drag a directory to contain the new file onto the FileSplit icon, and a
window will appear telling you how many files have been joined. At first this
will be none, but after the first file ("Split0") has been dragged onto it,
you will be told how many have been done, and how many there should be.
When it's all done, the file should be recreated with the same leaf name as
when it was split in the directory that you dragged to FileSplit.
You will be warned if a file is not a split file, or if you've dragged them
in the wrong order.
Remember to drag the files to be joined to the Join window, as FileSplit can
split and join files at the same time.
I think that's basically it.
BTW, It's better to split files into 792k files using the directory option and then copying two files onto each High Density disc than using the High Density option, since when you join the files, you'd need 1.6Mb in the module area which isn't always easy. 792k should be much more possible though.
This may well get fixed in a future version.
Uses
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FileSplit was written primarily for Daves Dade & Coleman so that they can split up Gnu C/C++ which is 1.7Mb or so, and send it to me offline (Even with a v32 modem, I don't fancy downloading /that/ :-) ), but it could also be used for backing up your hard disc or something.
Have fun, /\ _
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Look out for AmpCalc, the ultimate programmer's calculator...
Contacts:
Amp Internet: insley@nowster.demon.co.uk
Al Sirat Netmail: 2:251/16.50 @ fidonet.org
Chapel Road Or private mail on Digital Databank, or Arcade,
Swanmore (though don't expect a fast response on these
