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Directory Master Version 3 Beta Test.
Copyright 1985-1990 by Marc Perkel * All Rights Reserved
Dedicated to the hard core DOS ToolBox user.
DM3 is flat out the most powerful file manager period. This
program is for the hard core power user as well as the novice.
DM3 is based on a different idea that DM2. DM2 was completely
self contained. All you needed was DM.COM to run. DM3 is a series
of programs that all work together. It assumes you have a hard
disk. Because of this don't throw away your DM2. There will be a
few times where it comes in handy.
I gotten a lot of calls about "Why don't you add this to DM?" DM3
attempts to deal with that by being able to link into the MarxMenu
command language. This allows you to add most any feature you want.
That is the main concept and what is unique about DM3. You can
add your own features!
DM3 requires the Computer Tyme DOS ToolBox and MARXMENU to run.
Some functions of the old DM have been removed in order to keep
DM3 small. These function have been replaced by the enhanced
ability to run other programs.
This is an attempt to be everything to everyone. No longer will
you have to ask "Why don't you make it work like ....". If you
want it you make DM3 run it.
DM3 is controlled by the file DM3.SET. Instruction within this
file will explain itself.
If you have MarxMenu, the compress file menu can be called up
by pressing Alt-F10. The format menu is Shft-F1. Pressing F2
while pointing to a ZIP file brings up the ZIP menu.
I'm looking forward to your feedback. Not only for bugs but the
look and feel of the program. Eventually, DM3 will have it's
own manual.
============================================================
Differences between DM3 and DM2.
In addition to the F7 tree mode, F9 is programmed to run Pick
Directory from the DOS TOOLBOX. Pick Directory must already be set
up on you system to run. Besides using Pick Directory to move to a
chosen directory, you can create and delete directories.
The F8 key is used to select a path from a directory stack. This
stack is a list of subdirectories that you have either been to or
copied to since you loaded DM3.
F8 requires that you have accessed more than one directory since
starting DM3. If you have accessed 2 or more, F8 will bring up a
menu of directories in the stack to choose from.
When the choices appear, just type the number next to the choice
in order to select it. Or, if a choice is close, you can select
TAB to edit a choice. DM3 will ask you which one to edit and you
can then type in what you want.
The F8, or directory stack can be accessed during a copy or move
command. When you are prompted for a path, you select F8 and the
directory stack appears. Pick Directory is also available to the
copy and move commands. Just type a return when prompted for a
path and Pick Directory will appear.
In addition, if your programmable function keys are set up to run
some other change directory program, such as Norton Change
Directory, DM3 can use it to point to where to copy or move to.
Just type your programmable key when prompted for a path.
Rename allows you to change Name, Date, and TIME of files.
The sort options now include UNSORTED.
WildCard marking allows you to type multiple wildcards on the same
line and mark all files that match any of the wildcards. You can
also wildcard mark by date range.
DM2 takes up about 105k of ram when running a program. DM3 takes
up only 1200 bytes.
DM2 was limited to 1024 files per directory, DM3 will access about
2800 files.
DM3 uses a file called DM3.SET to control its AUTORUN and
programmable function key features. It also can be programed for
AUTOEDIT and AUTOVIEW commands. This allows you to select the best
VIEW or EDIT program based not only on the extension, but what
directory the file is in.
Alt-T allows you to set the TIME and DATE of all marked files.
Alt-S is used for setup. This allows you to change and save your
favorite DM3 configuration. These setups include exploding
windows, shadowed windows, sound effects, mono only, explode
speed, colors, default temp file path, editor, and view programs,
video snow checking, and editing the DM3.SET file. You can save
your defaults back to DM3.EXE.
DM3 has a NOVICE mode that helps keep new users out of trouble.
In addition to full screen help, DM3 also has an on screen mini
help system. This allows you to keep the commands in front of you.
DM3 supports 43/50 line EGA/VGA modes.
DM3 is integrated into the MarxMenu language. This allows you to
write your own custom popup menus. this way, you can add your own
features to DM3.
The '-' (minus) key allows you to move one directory towards the
root. The '*' allows you to switch between the last two accessed
directories.
You can set the Overwrite file warning mode. This controls what
DM3 does when you are about to copy or move over an existing
file. It has 3 modes that can be set. Mode one always overwrites
and never asks. Mode 2 asks only if the file you are about to
overwrite is newer than the original file. Mode 3 always asks
before an overwrite. Mode 2 is the default.
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DM Ver 3.02
The F5 key, which is used to change drives now shows you a list
of all drives who's current directory is not the root directory.
You can still select other drives that are not listed by the
drive letter. The tab key allows you to edit the directory for
the drive the same way it does for the F8 key.
When using the F5 or F8 keys and then using TAB to edit a
selection, if you press F9 it will bring up Pick Directory
starting at the path that you are exiting. You can then use
Pick Directory to point to the directory. You can also use any of
you function keys programmed to run a program used to point to a
directory.
New MarxMenu included called DM3PD.MNU which I've got set up on
the CF3 key. This menu allows you to select a directory based on
a partial name match. You type in as many letters of the name
that you can remember, and it will bring up a list of directory
names that contain those characters.
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DM Ver 3.03
Added a lot of options to the WildCard command. You can now
wildcard unmark files. You can also choose to Mark/UnMark files
that are not selectedd by the mask or the date range. You can
also remove files from the list by wildcard or date range. This
also includes the option to remove what is either selelcted or
not selected.
For the purposes of smooth upgrading to newer versions of DM3,
I've added an option to Save/Load setup from a text file. This
way you can save your old setup, load the new DM3, and load the
setup.
If you set a temporary file path that doesn't exist, DM3 will now
automatically clear the TempPath to an empty string. This will
cause the current directory to be used for temporary files.
============================================================
DM Ver 3.05
Most of the work since 3.03 has been to fix a few bugs, clean
things up internally, make it run faster, and make it as
intelegent as possible.
Added the ability to select EGA 43/50 line mode from the setup
menu.
============================================================
DM Ver 3.06
Rarely ever does one come up with a new feature that no one has
ever thought of and is extremely useful. Well, I came up with
one and it's so good that it can be compared to sex.
The 'Y' key now compares the current directory with any other
directory and allows to to select files based on the comparison.
By select, what I mean is