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D_I_R_M_M_(_T_M_)__v_3_._0__U_S_E_R_'_s__M_A_N_U_A_L_
November 1990
Copyright Ed Derzawiec
DIRMM v3.0 Users Manual
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Table of Contents
S_e_c_t_i_o_n_______ P_a_g_e_
1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 Hardware Requirements 3
3.0 Installing DIRMM 3
3.1 Copying the Program 3
3.2 Licensing the Software 4
3.3 Hints on Using DIRMM 4
3.4 Using DIRMM with Windows/DeskView 4
3.5 Customizing Display Colors 5
4.0 Using DIRMM 6
4.1 Non-Resident Mode 6
4.2 Resident Mode 7
4.3 Selecting Memory Size 7
5.0 Responding to DIRMM Prompts 8
6.0 DIRMM Command Set 9
6.1 C Copy Document 9
6.2 D (Changing) Drive/Directory 10
6.3 E Erase Document 10
6.4 M (Changing from Document to Backup) Mode 11
6.5 N Naming (Renaming) a Document 11
6.6 R Restore a Backup Document 11
6.7 S Sort Documents by Name or Creation Date 11
6.8 V View a Document 12
6.9 Q Quit (Exit) Program 12
7.0 Possible Error Messages 13
8.0 User Registration 14
Note:
DIRMM is a trademark owned by Ed Derzawiec.
Multimate is a trademark of Ashton Tate.
Sidekick is a trademark of Borland International Inc.
Freelance is a trademark of Lotus Development Corp.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
DeskView is a trademark of QuarterDeck Office Systems
DIRMM v3.0 Users Manual
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1.0 Introduction:
DIRMM is a utility to be used in in conjunction with Ashton Tate's
Multimate (TM) Word Processors. It is intended to make the the
management of Multimate documents (files) simpler than through the use
of Ashton Tate and DOS supplied tools. It is a file utility that
enables you to view, copy, etc. Multimate documents in a very user
friendly fashion. Some of the features of DIRMM are:
o Can be active within Multimate or other programs (Memory Resident
Option!)
o Displays all MM documents (Including v4.0) in a directory
o Documents can be sorted by last edit date or name
o Allows documents to be selected by pointing to them
o Supports document Copying, Erasing, Naming and Restoring
o Documents can be Viewed without editing
o Copy and Delete functions can operate on several documents at a
time
o Supports Document Backups
o In Resident Mode, DIRMM can provide the name of the currently
selected document to Multimate or other programs to act upon.
DIRMM is an effective tool for user's of Ashton Tate's series of
Multimate word processors. A non-liscensed version is distributed via
Electronic Bulletin boards which enables users to evaluate the
software.
Several features are NOT AVAILABLE in the non-liscensed version as
identified below:
1. COMMANDS: ERASE, NAME, and RESTORE are not supported.
2. VIEW will only display a single screen of TEXT. (i.e. paging through
the text is not possible.)
To fully utilize all of DIRMM's features, you must become a registered
user. As a registered user you will be entitled to receive all future
updates. Section 8 describes how to register.
DIRMM is copyrighted software and all rights are reserved by the author.
You are free to use or distribute the non-liscensed version (Serial# =
DemoCopy) to anyone who accepts the terms herein. Copies must be complete
(including this file) and unmodified. Modifying the program or
redistribution for profit is a violation of copyright law.
DIRMM has been extensively tested on various IBM PCs and compatibles to
perform as described in the accompanying documentation. However, the user
is responsible for determining the ultimate fitness of this program for
use. I assume no liability for failure of this product to perform as
expected.
I thank you for your comments and suggestions for improving the program.
I hope you enjoy using DIRMM.
Ed Derzawiec
6 Sweet Fern Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
DIRMM v3.0 Users Manual
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2.0 Hardware Requirements:
DIRMM will work on an IBM PC/XT/AT or any Compatible with 25K Available
RAM operating under MSDOS version 2.0 or above. (Actual installed
memory requirement depends on which version of DOS you are using. DIRMM
will work on a 64K PC running MSDOS versions through 3.3) When used in
resident mode, DIRMM can use as little as 21K of RAM.
Monochrome, CGA, EGA and VGA adapters are supported. When using DIRMM
in resident mode, the program will not "pop-up" if the current
application is utilizing a graphics mode. Multimate does not require
these modes.
No hard Disk is required with DIRMM versions up to 3.0.
DIRMM can read document files for currently released versions of
Multimate (through version 4.0) and Multimate Advantage (I and II).
3.0 DIRMM Installation Instructions:
These instructions suggest one installation method. Experienced DOS
users may prefer alternative methods.
3.1 COPYING THE PROGRAM TO THE APPROPRIATE DRIVE/DIRECTORY:
Floppy Disk users will probably want to copy DIRMM to a working
Multimate boot/system disk or the utility disk if there is available
space. Hard disk users will probably want to copy DIRMM into the
subdirectory containing the Multimate program files (typically c:\wp or
c:\mm).
FLOPPY DISK SYSTEMS: At the A> prompt, place the DIRMM program diskette
into the A: drive and the Multimate boot/system or utility disk into the
B: drive. Then type:
COPY DIRMM.COM B:
HARD DISK SYSTEMS: At the C> prompt, place the DIRMM Program diskette
into the A: drive. Then type:
COPY A:DIRMM.COM \mm (or \wp if Multimate files are in the
\wp subdirectory)
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3.2 LICENSING THE SOFTWARE:
The full features of DIRMM are not enabled until the software is
licensed. A licensed user is provided a unique serial #. To license
DIRMM, make the drive/directory containing the copied DIRMM file the
"Current" directory.
FLOPPY DISK SYSTEMS: If the disk containing DIRMM has a write protect
tab, remove it. Then, at the A> prompt, place the disk into the A:
drive and type:
DIRMM Serial #
HARD DISK SYSTEMS: At the C> prompt type:
CD \mm (or \wp if DIRMM has been copied to the
\wp subdirectory)
DIRMM Serial #
In either of the above, the Serial # must be typed in exactly as
provided in your registration letter, including capital