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* *
* P A K P A L 1.0 *
* (c) 11/90 *
* *
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* IMAGINE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS *
* 18653 Ventura Blvd. #104 *
* Tarzana, CA 91356 *
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INTRODUCTION
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PKZIP and PKUNZIP are powerful file compression and extraction
utilities. What they lack, though, is an easy to use interface.
PAKPAL solves this problem by simplifying and enhancing the use
of PKZIP and PKUNZIP. Here are some of PAKPAL's features:
- Menu driven
- Context-sensitive help available from any prompt or menu
- Text editor for FILE and ZIP comments
- Verifies ZIP file updates
- ZIP viewer
REGISTRATION
------------
If you find PAKPAL useful, a $15 registration fee would be appre-
ciated. In return you will receive:
- Licensed version of PAKPAL. (Doesn't include plea for
money.)
- Notice by mail of next update, when available.
- Free support.
Send check or money order to:
IMAGINE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
18653 Ventura Blvd. #104
Tarzana, CA 91356
In addition to the above address, ISS can also be contacted
through the following computer services:
SERVICE USER ID
Compuserve 73757,1042
Prodigy CXMH02A
PC-LINK PAKPAL
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LIMITS
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The following limits apply:
Maximum files per ZIP: 500
Maximum directories per drive: 500
Maximum files per directory: 1000
An error message will display if you try to load a ZIP file that
contains more than 500 files. If a drive contains more than 500
directories, only the first 500 will be displayed. Likewise, if
more than 1000 files exist for a directory, only the first 1000
will display.
PKZIP and PKUNZIP also have limits of their own. Check your
manual for specifics.
LICENSE
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PAKPAL is distributed as a SHAREWARE product. This gives you an
opportunity to try before you buy. If you find PAKPAL useful,
please show your support by becoming a registered user.
The evaluation version of PAKPAL can be freely distributed pro-
vided all files are included.
DISCLAIMER
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PAKPAL is distributed as is. IMAGINE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS dis-
claims all warranties regarding PAKPAL, either expressed or
implied. IMAGINE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS will not be liable for any
damaged caused directly, or indirectly by PAKPAL.
PKZIP and PKUNZIP are registered trademarks of PKWARE, Inc.
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INSTALLATION
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PAKPAL runs under DOS and requires about 230k of free memory.
PAKPAL will run on either a color or monochrome monitor. Four
files must be loaded before running PAKPAL:
PAKPAL.EXE
PAKPAL.HLP
PKZIP.EXE
PKUNZIP.EXE
The latter two can be downloaded from practically any BBS system.
It is important that these files be placed in a directory that is
included in your DOS PATH environmental variable. This assures
that all files can be accessed from any drive or directory.
In addition to these files, PAKPAL creates temporary files which
it uses to save the directory structure of your disk drives.
These files have the following format:
PAKPAL?.TRE
where ? is the drive letter. These files can be erased without
harm to PAKPAL since it will simply recreate them as necessary.
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GETTING STARTED
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After typing PAKPAL at the DOS prompt, the copyright notice will
appear. Press any key to start PAKPAL.
None of PAKPAL's functions will work until a ZIP file is
selected. The SELECT ZIP function in the SELECT menu is used to
either create a new ZIP file, or to select an existing one.
If you want to work with an existing ZIP file, enter it's name
and press enter. If the file has a .ZIP extension, it is not
necessary to include it in the filename since it is assumed.
If you enter a name that is not found, you will be asked whether
or not you want to create a new ZIP. Remember, the actual ZIP
file won't be created until files are successfully added to it.
If you want to enter a ZIP but are unsure of the filename, press
return and all ZIP files in the current directory will be dis-
played. The current directory is the one that you were in when
you started PAKPAL.
If the ZIP file you want to use or create is not in the current
directory, include the drive and/or path as part of the filename.
Remember, only standard DOS file names can be used as ZIP names.
If the desired file is listed, use the arrow keys until the file
is highlighted, and press enter to load it. After a ZIP is se-
lected, its current statistics will be displayed in the lower
part of the main screen.
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ADD
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SELECTING A DIRECTORY
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The first step to adding a file to your ZIP is to select the
directory where the files are located. You do so by selecting
the directory from the displayed tree. If this is your first
time using PAKPAL today, PAKPAL will read the directories from
your disk. This may take a few moments depending on the disk's
size.
Below are the keys you can use while selecting a directory:
?? Used to move up and down the directory tree.
ENTER Selects highlighted directory and displays all
files in it.
F4 Displays all drives available. Select one to
switch to, or press ESC to remain on current
drive.