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EASYFILE 2.0
by Dennis LaBelle
April 20, 1991
Copyright (c) 1988 by D.R. LaBelle
Non-registered users of this program are granted a limited 30 day license to
use EASYFILE to evaluate the program's suitability for their requirements.
Any use of EASYFILE beyond this evaluation time period requires registration
of each copy of the program used. Use of non-registered copies of EASYFILE
beyond the original evaluation period is prohibited. Registering EASYFILE
once permits you to use the current and all future releases of EASYFILE at
no additional cost.
In any case, the program may be copied and shared with others.
The author makes no warranties, either express or implied, regarding the
program's merchantability, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The
author will not be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost
savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
of or inability to use EASYFILE, even if he has been advised of the
possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. All
commercial rights are reserved by the author.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 2
*** EASYFILE TABLE OF CONTENTS ***
Title page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Included files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Setup options - summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Setup options - detailed description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Screen organization of EASYFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
Screen sample illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
Keyboard operation of EASYFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
Normal key assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
Function Key assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Control/Alternate key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Other user input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
Using EASYFILE with a mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
Illustration of screen regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
Top line menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
Application menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
EZINST - The EASYFILE configuration utility . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
EZMENU - The EASYFILE application menu generator . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 3
*** INCLUDED FILES ***
The following program and documentation files should be included in this
distribution copy of EASYFILE.
APPSMENU.TXT - Sample application menu file
COMLIST.TXT - Sample command list file
EASYFILE.EXE - Executable program
EASYFILE.DOC - The documentation for EASYFILE
EZINST.EXE - EASYFILE configuration utility
EZMENU.EXE - EASYFILE application menu generator
EZMONO.CFG - Sample command list file for monochrome screens
GAMEMENU.TXT - Sample application menu file
INSTALL.BAT - Hard disk installation file
README - Additional information on EASYFILE
REGISTER.TXT - Registration form for EASYFILE
ZIPCOM.TXT - Sample ZIP comment file
*** QUICK START ***
If it is necessary to use EASYFILE immediately, read this section first to
become acquainted with the basic options. The remainder of the
documentation should be read in order to make best use of the program.
EASYFILE may be invoked by typing EASYFILE and pressing [Enter] at the DOS
prompt. Common EASYFILE actions are displayed in a menu on the top line of
the screen. You may select one of the menu options by pressing the tab key
or spacebar until the desired option is highlighted and then pressing
[Enter] -- or more quickly, by simply pressing the first character of each
option. If you have a mouse, Top line menu items may be performed by moving
the mouse cursor to the desired option and pressing the left mouse button.
Selecting "Other" will provide pull down menus for all other EASYFILE
functions, Alt key and Ctrl key assignments not on this top line menu.
EASYFILE has been designed for easy use with either the keyboard or a mouse.
New ZIP, ARC or LZH files are created by copying one or more files to a file
name having a ZIP, ARC or LZH extension, respectively.
It is possible to adjust the behavior of several EASYFILE features at
startup. This is done in the COMMAND LIST file. If the COMMAND LIST file
name is not specified on the command line, the program will look for the
default file name of COMLIST.TXT in the current directory. The program
EZINST.EXE is provided to help you generate the COMMAND LIST file.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 4
*** INTRODUCTION ***
EASYFILE is designed to make management of your hard disk files, especially
archived files, much easier. Two different, sorted directories are displayed
side by side, allowing you to select both individual files and groups of
files for EASYFILE to act on. You can easily:
- treat an archived file as a simple subdirectory of files
ZIP, ARC and LZH style archives are currently supported
- convert one style archive file to another
- automatically add comments to a ZIP file
- copy and delete files.
- set file attributes
- rename files and directories.
- view the contents of files
- edit files with your favorite text editor.
- move files from one directory to another.
- add and delete subdirectories.
- run other programs from within the EASYFILE environment.
- display files in sorted order.
- set a directory mask so that only certain files are displayed.
- backup files.
- print a hard copy of a sorted directory.
- create user defined menus to run applications
- selectively disable features of EASYFILE depending on user need
- move quickly from directory to directory
- display a comprehensive listing of all files on a drive
EASYFILE has the ability to display a visual, sorted directory tree so you
can quickly display a particular subdirectory on either side of the EASYFILE
screen.
For users who upload and download files from bulletin boards, EASYFILE links
to archive utilities such as Phil Katz's PKPAK, PKUNPAK and PKZIP, PKUNZIP
to easily copy, create, extract, execute, delete, update and view archived
files.
*** SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ***
EASYFILE makes full use of the PC keyboard, using the function keys, the
cursor keys, tab key, space bar, and several Ctrl/Alt key combinations.
EASYFILE fully supports the use of a mouse and is most efficiently operated
with one. In order to make full use of all of EASYFILE's features, the
following conditions should be met:
The program is designed to operate satisfactorily with DOS 2.x and
above. However, DOS 3.x is prefered. In a few cases, the features
offered by EASYFILE depend on the presence of DOS 3.x enhancements.
EASYFILE now requires a minimum of 150K memory and one diskette
drive for operation on an IBM-PC/XT/AT or compatible computer.
Additional memory is required to use the automatic archiving
features.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 5
*** SETTING UP ***
EASYFILE is invoked by entering the following line at the DOS prompt.
EASYFILE [command list file name]
The square brackets denote an optional argument, and are not typed.
It is possible to adjust the behavior of several EASYFILE features at
startup. The actions to perform when files with particular extensions are
selected can also be defined. This is done in the COMMAND LIST file. If
the COMMAND LIST file name is not specified on the command line, the program
will look for the default file name of COMLIST.TXT in the current directory.
The program EZINST.EXE is provided to help you generate the COMMAND LIST
file. You may, of course, create several different COMMAND LIST files to
run EASYFILE in alternate configurations.
Each line of this special file should start with an option name followed by
the new option value as in the example below.
TEMPDIR=c:\scratch
This line changes the directory that EASYFILE uses to writes its temporary
files. There should be no spaces before or after the equals sign. A summary
of the options, their default values and permissible values follows.
Option Default value Possible values
------ ------------- -------------------------------------
arcext ARC any file extension
apps any file path
colorsXX 0 to 255
editcmd ED any file path
extcmd any command line string
filemask *.* any legal DOS file mask
leftdir current directory any directory
listcmd any file path
memory EXTENDED EXTENDED, EXPANDED, DOS, DISK
menu_on OFF OFF, ON
minimize OFF OFF, ON
off 0 0 to 16,777,216
packcmd PACK any file path
rightdir any directory
sortorder NOSORT NOSORT,BYNAME,BYDATE,BYSIZE,BYEXT,BYPATH
tempdir c:\eztemp any directory
unpackcmd UNPACK any file path
video CGA MDA, CGA, EGA
zipcoment any file path
The program files defined in the listcmd, packcmd and unpackcmd options must
be available through the DOS path or their full path included in the
definitions.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 6
Detailed Description of Options
OPTION : apps
DEFAULT VALUE : none
PURPOSE : defines the file name of the start-up application menu
DISCUSSION : This option identifies the file name of the application
menu which should be read when first starting EASYFILE. See
the section entitled APPLICATION MENUS for a detailed
description of these files.
OPTION : arcext
DEFAULT VALUE : arc
PURPOSE : file name extension for archived files using the ARC format
DISCUSSION : This option specifies the file name extension used for
archived files using the ARC format. If the file is found
to be an archive, it will be treated in the same manner as
a subdirectory. For example: the individual files of the
archive C:\DATA\JAN.ARC could be listed in a window with
C:\DATA\JAN.ARC listed as the current directory name. The
files in the archive can be acted on (e.g. move, list,
edit, copy, etc.) in the same manner as non-archived files.
EASYFILE will use the archive packing and unpacking
programs, as necessary, to perform its functions. You will
not have to concern yourself with the packing or unpacking
steps, since they are handled by EASYFILE itself.
Phil Katz's ZIP archive file format is supported by EASYFILE
without needing to specify the ZIP file extension. The
PKZIP.EXE and PKUNZIP.EXE files must be accessible through
the DOS path.
OPTION : colors0 through colors14
DEFAULT VALUE : see following table
PURPOSE : Used to specify the EASYFILE colors
DISCUSSION : This option is used to define the color attribute for 15
different sections of the EASYFILE screen.The default color
scheme for EASYFILE consists of the following:
Option Item Affected Default Value/Color
------ ------------- -------------------
colors0 Menu line 70H; black on white
colors1 Menu select 1FH; bright white on blue
colors2 Action key 71H; blue on white
colors3 Normal message 07H; white on black
colors4 Highlighted text 0EH; yellow on black
colors5 Normal file 17H; white on blue
colors6 Selected file 0EH; yellow on black
colors7 Marked file 1FH; bright white on blue
colors8 Selected & marked file 4EH; yellow on red
colors9 Window borders 70H; black on white
colors10 Apps/Pick/List text 0EH; yellow on black
colors11 Apps/Pick select 1FH; bright white on blue
colors12 Selection boxes 4FH; bright white on red
colors13 Mouse cursor 2EH; yellow on green
colors14 Scroll bar 0FH; bright white
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 7
Detailed Description of Options (Continued)
OPTION : colors0 through colors14
There are a few background/foreground color combinations
that have a special effect with respect to highlighting
files. If the background and foreground colors for a marked
file are made identical, a pointer () will appear to the
left of the file when marked. If both the background and
foreground colors for a selected file are made identical, a
flashing pointer () will appear to the left of the file.
The latter is also true for a file which is both marked and
selected.
OPTION : editcmd
DEFAULT VALUE : ed
PURPOSE : specify name of program used to EDIT files
DISCUSSION : This option is used to define the name of the program which
will be called when EASYFILE's EDIT feature is invoked.
This should be the name of your favorite word processor.
The file name currently selected by the highlight bar will
be passed as a command line argument to this editor.
OPTION : extcmd
DEFAULT VALUE : none
PURPOSE : define actions to perform when files are executed
DISCUSSION : This option informs EASYFILE of the command which should be
issued to DOS when a file with the specified extension is
executed. A caret (^), followed by the extension name is
used as a place holder for the file name on the command
line. Up to 32 extension commands may be defined. Three
sample entries for this option are shown below.
EXTCMD=list ^.doc
EXTCMD=list ^.txt
EXTCMD=qc ^.c /h
With these COMMAND LIST lines, all file names with
extensions of either DOC or TXT would be passed to the
program LIST. And if the file HELLO.C was executed,
EASYFILE would pass the command line QC HELLO.C /H to DOS.
OPTION : filemask
DEFAULT VALUE : *.*
PURPOSE : specify the file mask in effect when EASYFILE starts
DISCUSSION : This command list option specifies the file mask in effect
when EASYFILE starts. DOS wild card characters may be used.
Those files matching the mask will be displayed in the file
list windows.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 8
Detailed Description of Options (Continued)
OPTION : leftdir
DEFAULT VALUE : current directory when invoking EASYFILE
PURPOSE : define directory displayed in left window at start up
DISCUSSION : This command list option is used to specify the initial
directory to be viewed in the left window when invoking
EASYFILE. If not specified, the default drive and path
directory will display in the left window. A comprehensive
listing of all files on a drive (a SuperDir) can be
displayed by setting this option to an asterisk followed by
the drive designator.
Example: a SuperDir of drive C may be obtained with
LEFTDIR=*C:
Remember, the colon after the drive letter must be present.
OPTION : listcmd
DEFAULT VALUE : list
PURPOSE : specify name of an external program used to LIST files
DISCUSSION : This command list option is used to define the name of the
program which will be called in place of EASYFILE's own
LIST routine. This may be the name of your favorite file
viewing program. EASYFILE has an internal LIST function
which is normally used if this option is not specified.
The file name currently selected by the highlight bar will
be passed as a command line argument to your list program.
OPTION : maxfiles
DEFAULT VALUE : 2500
PURPOSE : specify the maximum number of files that may be displayed
in a file window.
DISCUSSION : A value of 2000 will only reserve enough memory for 2000
files. Values less than 100 are equivalent to using 100.
The maximum value that may be used is dependent upon the
amount of free Extended, Expanded, conventional DOS or disk
memory. See the following discussion on the MEMORY option.
OPTION : memory
DEFAULT VALUE : EXTENDED
PURPOSE : specify type of memory in which to store file information
DISCUSSION : This option is used to specify the type of memory used for
storing the information appearing in the file list windows.
Possible values are EXTENDED, EXPANDED, DOS or DISK. If the
type of memory you select is not present in sufficient
quantity, EASYFILE will attempt to use another type for
data storage.
OPTION : menu_on
DEFAULT VALUE : NO
PURPOSE : Displays APPS menu immediately on startup if set to YES
DISCUSSION : Determines whether EASYFILE should display the APPS menu,
specified by the APPS= option, immediately upon startup. If
set to YES, the current application menu will be activated
when EASYFILE first starts.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 9
Detailed Description of Options (Continued)
OPTION : off
DEFAULT VALUE : 0
PURPOSE : designate the EASYFILE features to deactivate
DISCUSSION : Several EASYFILE features may be deactivated when first
invoking the program. This option may be used to limit the
capabilities of the program when used by a novice or person
needing restricted access to your files. Each feature
which may be deactivated has a number associated with it.
This value will be a power of 2, such as 4 (2 squared). By
summing the associate values for each feature you wish to
turn off you will arrive at the value for this option.
Power
of 2 Feature to Deactivate
----- ---------------------------------------------------
0 Copy
1 Move
2 Delete
3 XEQ
4 Pick
5 List
6 Edit
7 Make new subdirectory
8 Remove subdirectory
9 Show subdirectory on left
10 Show subdirectory on right
11 Enter new path for left
12 Enter new path for right
13 Set archive bit on files
14 Clear archive bit on files
15 Hide files
16 Unhide files
17 Protect files
18 Un-Protect files
19 Convert archives
20 Backup files
21 Shell to DOS
22 Rename file or subdirectory
23 Quit: Current dir. active
24 Enter file mask
25 Print current directory list
26 Superdirectory of a drive
27 Set system bit on file
28 Clear system bit on files
Example: To prevent deleting or editing a file, the value
for this option should be set to
2^2 + 2^6 = 4 + 64 = 68
The OFF option value would be set to OFF=68
If the "Enter new path" features are deactivated, a
SuperDir may not be displayed in the corresponding window.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 10
Detailed Description of Options (Continued)
OPTION : minimize
DEFAULT VALUE : OFF
PURPOSE : When set to ON, minimizes EASYFILE's use of DOS RAM
DISCUSSION : When set to ON, this option causes EASYFILE to use only 5K
of conventional DOS memory when running programs from
EASYFILE.
OPTION : packcmd
DEFAULT VALUE : pack
PURPOSE : specify name of program used to pack & create archives
DISCUSSION : This option is used to specify for EASYFILE the name of the
program you normally use to pack and create archives in the
ARC format. The specified packing program should have the
same command line syntax as Phil Katz's PKPACK.EXE.
EASYFILE will issue the necessary calls to this program to
perform any packing required.
OPTION : rightdir
DEFAULT VALUE : none
PURPOSE : define directory displayed in right window at start up
DISCUSSION : This command list option specifies the initial directory to
be viewed in the right window when invoking EASYFILE. If
not specified, the right window will initially be empty.
As with the LEFTDIR option, a SuperDir may also be
specified with this option.
Detailed Description of Options (Continued)
OPTION : sortorder
DEFAULT VALUE : NOSORT
PURPOSE : define the sort order of the files at start up
DISCUSSION : Following are the possible values and their sort orders.
Value Sort order
----- --------------------------------------
NOSORT as found in directory
BYNAME by name, ascending alphabetically
BYDATE by date and time, most recent first
BYSIZE by size, smallest files first
BYEXT by extension, ascending alphabetically
BYPATH by full path name, ascending alphabetically
OPTION : tempdir
DEFAULT VALUE : c:\eztemp
PURPOSE : define directory for placing EASYFILE's temporary files
DISCUSSION : EASYFILE may create temporary files during the course of
its operation. These files are erased by EASYFILE once
they are no longer needed. The specified directory must be
empty in order for EASYFILE to work properly. If the
temporary directory does not exist, it will be created by
EASYFILE on start up.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 11
Detailed Description of Options (Continued)
OPTION : unpackcmd
DEFAULT VALUE : unpack
PURPOSE : specify name of program used to unpack archived files
DISCUSSION : This option is used to specify for EASYFILE the program you
normally use to unpack archives with the ARC format. The
unpacking program should have the same command line syntax
as Phil Katz's PKUNPACK.EXE. EASYFILE will issue calls to
this program to perform any unpacking required.
OPTION : video
DEFAULT VALUE : CGA
PURPOSE : defines the video mode used by EASYFILE
DISCUSSION : Setting VIDEO=EGA will force EASYFILE to display 43 lines
on an EGA card and 50 lines on a VGA. If the screen is
already in 43 or 50 line mode, EASYFILE will continue to
display that number of lines regardless of whether this
option is set to EGA. Values other than EGA have no effect
on the number of lines displayed.
OPTION : zipcoment
DEFAULT VALUE : none
PURPOSE : specify name of file containing comment for new ZIP files
DISCUSSION : ZIP comments, for the new ZIP archives created when using
EASYFILE, may be added automatically. The contents of the
specified file will be added to a ZIP archive as a comment.
EZINST.EXE is provided to help you generate the necessary COMMAND LIST file
for the preceding options you wish to use.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 12
*** SCREEN ORGANIZATION OF EASYFILE ***
The following is a facsimile of EASYFILE as it appears on a monitor screen.
Some of the on-screen refinements are, of course, not possible to display on
a printer, so it will look a bit different in actual use, and may contain
more lines. Use this illustration for reference in the User's Manual.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UnTagAll Copy Move Delete TagAll Other Apps XEQ Pick List Edit Quit
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clear all tagged files.
| *.* DISK1_VOL2 name || *.* DISK1_VOL2 name |
|-------------------------------------||--------------------------------------|
| D:\ || D:\GAMES |
|-------------------------------------||--------------------------------------|
| DPE <DIR> || <PARENT> <DIR> |
| GAMES <DIR> || ADVENT EXE 45824 110385 11:10a |
| GRAPHICS <DIR> || ADVENT1 TXT 18304 110385 11:10a |
| INCLUDE <DIR> || ADVENT2 TXT 6528 110385 11:11a |
| INCOMING <DIR> || ADVENT3 TXT 5632 110385 11:11a |
| LIB <DIR> || BALOON BIN 384 061086 02:14a |
| MOUSE <DIR> || BIRD1 BIN 128 061086 02:14a |
| OLDWIND <DIR> || BIRD2 BIN 128 061086 02:14a |
| PASCAL <DIR> || BOMB BIN 128 061086 02:14a |
| SCAN <DIR> || BOTTOM BIN 1920 061086 02:14a |
| SCREEN <DIR> || DOC TXT 2037 092286 21:48a |
| SHEET <DIR> || EXPLODE BIN 128 061086 02:14a |
| SYSLIB <DIR> || INSTRUCT BIN 16128 061086 02:14a |
| TEMP <DIR> || MOUNTAIN BIN 8931 061086 02:14a |
| TEXT <DIR> || LOGO BIN 640 061086 02:14a |
| UTILS <DIR> || LTANK BIN 128 061086 02:14a |
| WINDOWS <DIR> || MAHJONGG DOC 5769 091187 08:31a |
| WP <DIR> || MAHJONGG EXE 89288 090987 13:52a |
| XFER <DIR> || NEWYORK BAS 57842 081488 19:04a |
|-------------------------------------||--------------------------------------|
| dir: 0K tag: 0K left:11428K || dir: 254K tag: 0K left:11428K |
|-------------------------------------||--------------------------------------|
Figure 1 - Facsimile of EASYFILE on a monitor screen.
The EASYFILE screen, as seen in Figure 1, is divided into three sections
with dual side by side file windows for the display of file information and
a two line top section for messages and menu.
The first line on the the screen is the Top Line Menu, with the current menu
selection highlighted and the rest in reverse video. The top section
contains, as its second row, the message line. Here EASYFILE describes the
current menu selection or tells the user what is happening.
Choosing "Other" from the Top Line Menu will display a second, drop down
menu from which remaining EASYFILE options may be selected.
After the "Apps" option is chosen from the top line menu, the user defined
application menu will be displayed in the current file window.
EASYFILE will display a pop-up window when prompting the user for input.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 13
*** SCREEN ORGANIZATION OF EASYFILE ***
(Continued)
In each of the file windows the top line (row) shows the active directory
mask, volume label for the respective displayed disk and active sort option
for that side. The second window row will display the full DOS path for the
directory displayed in the window. The large central window area is the
main file display area, in which a full DOS directory (DIR) format is shown.
The right edge of the file windows contain a scroll bar that allows movement
through the file list using a mouse.
The directory additionally displays hidden files and, when applicable, a
letter representing the file's attributes:
A - Archive H - Hidden
R - Read only S - System
Only one of the two windows may be considered "current" for menu or function
key actions. This active window is noted by a bar highlighting the "current
file" within the "current window". Below the main display, an inverse video
row, shows the directory size, total bytes tagged, and remaining bytes of
disk space.
*** KEYBOARD OPERATION OF EASYFILE ***
NORMAL KEY ASSIGNMENTS
The key pad controls the combination file selector and window selector. Two
of the keys are used to create and delete directories. The keys used on the
cursor pad, and their functions are:
1. Right Arrow - Select right window.
2. Left Arrow - Select left window.
3. Up Arrow - Scroll selection bar up
4. Down Arrow - Scroll selection bar down
5. Home - Selector to top of listing.
6. End - Selector to end of listing.
7. Page Up - Scroll window up one page.
8. Page Dn - Scroll window down one page.
9. Ins - Create a new subdirectory (DOS MKDIR/MD).
10. Del - Remove selected subdirectory. (DOS RMDIR/RD)
B - Sort files in window by full path
G - Invokes the GO TO feature of EASYFILE where the user is prompted for
a full or partial file specification to search for, in a file window.
EASYFILE will continuously move the selection bar to the first, best
matching file as you type the file specification.
H - Displays a summary screen of the EASYFILE commands.
I - Inverts the current sort order of the file listing.
S - Allows you to display all the files on a single drive. Such a list is
called a SuperDir. After pressing the S key, you are presented with a
list of drives on your system and asked to choose which one to read. The
SuperDir will be displayed in the current window. Only one SuperDir can
be displayed at any one time. All the functions available with regular
directories can be performed from this one.
EASYFILE User's Manual Page 14
FUNCTION KEY ASSIGNMENTS
The function keys control all the display options. These include sort order
and drive or subdirectory viewed. The function keys also allow modification
of file attribute bytes and creation/deletion of subdirectories. To use a
function key, select a file to use (using the arrow keys), or tag the files
to be used (see F9, F10 or the TagAll command described later), and press
the function key. The function keys are used as follows:
F3 - Display selected subdirectory in left window.
F4 - Display selected subdirectory in right window.
F5 - Prompt for a new path in left window.
F6 - Prompt for a new path in right window.
F7 - Sort the current window by name.
F8 - Sort the current window by extension.
F9 - Tag or untag current file for group action.
F10 - Same as F9, but advance to next file.
Shift F1 - Set archive bit on current or tagged file(s).
Shift F2 - Clear archive bit on file(s)
Shift F3 - Hide current file, tagged files.
Shift F4 - Unhide current file or tagged files.
Shift F5 - Protect current or tagged file(s). (Make Read Only)
Shift F6 - Unprotect current or tagged file(s).
Shift F7 - Sort current window by file size, ascending.
Shift F8 - Sort by creation time, most recent file first.
Shift F9 - Display current time and date
Shift F10 - Enter a file mask for directory display. It will
remain in effect until changed and is displayed in
the top left corner of the file window.
Ctrl F1 - Turn on system attribute for current or tagged file(s).
Ctrl F2 - Turn off system attribute for current or tagged file(s).
CONTROL/ALTERNATE KEY COMBINATIONS
Ctrl-B..... Will initiate the EASYFILE BACKUP utility. Any tagged files in
the "source" directory will be compared to files in the "target"
directory. By default, the currently selected window is the
source directory and the other window contains the target
directory. Files will be copied, only if they do not exist on
the target, or if the date/time stamp on the source files are
newer than those on the target files. Files remain tagged for
optional deletion.
Ctrl-D..... Pressing Control-D will load a secondary copy of COMMAND.COM and
return to the DOS prompt. (The user will be in the CURRENT
drive\directory). When ready, type EXIT to return to EASYFILE.
Ctrl-Enter. Performs the same function as the "XEQ" command.
Ctrl-K..... Will convert an archive file of one format to an archive file
with the alternate format. ARC formatted files are changed to
ZIP format files. Likewise, ZIP style archives are converted to
ARC formatted files. This function can be executed on current or
tagged files. The converted file will maintain the original
archive file date and time.
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CONTROL/ALTERNATE KEY COMBINATIONS (Continued)
Ctrl-N..... Will cause DOS rename to be executed on current file. A new name
will be prompted for. In addition (if using DOS 3.0 or higher),
a subdirectory may be renamed by making it the current file,
then using this key.
Alt-P...... Will send a listing of the current, sorted directory to the
printer.
Ctrl-Q..... Exit EASYFILE with the current directory active.
Alt-R...... Will refresh the entire screen display of EASYFILE. The
subdirectories of the file windows will also be re-read.
Ctrl-R..... Will refresh the display of the current window. This is useful
if the execution of some file from within EASYFILE has changed
the displayed directory by adding or deleting a file. The
refresh will display the new, changed directory.
Alt-S...... Display files unsorted - as they are actually stored on your
disk.
Ctrl-T..... Toggle screen between CGA (25 line) and EGA/VGA (43/50 line)
modes.
Ctrl-X..... Performs the same function as the "XEQ" command.
OTHER USER INPUT
EASYFILE will dislay a pop-up window when prompting the user for input. If
EASYFILE is asking for a file, directory path or command line arguments, the
input line may be edited before pressing the ENTER key to accept the value
currently on the line. Hit the ESC key to cancel the operation. EASYFILE
may also ask you to choose between the "[Current] or [Tagged]" files or to
select the appropriate disk drive. Pressing the first letter of the option
will select that option as the response.
Choosing "Other" from the Top Line Menu will display a second, drop down
menu from which remaining EASYFILE options may be selected. In this second
menu, operations are selected with the arrow keys and executed by pressing
ENTER. The ESC key, as usual, may be used to cancel the menu.
After choosing the "Apps" option from the top line menu, using the up and
down arrow keys will select the menu items and hitting the ENTER key will
execute the application menu item. Use the ESC key to exit the application
menu.
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*** USING EASYFILE WITH A MOUSE ***
EASYFILE will detect the presence of a mouse and display a cursor for it on
the screen. This mouse cursor may be moved and used to select on-screen
functions. Selection is normally performed by positioning the mouse cursor
then clicking with the left mouse button. The result of the button press is
dependent on the current location of the mouse cursor.
When discussing the mouse functionality, the EASYFILE screen may be divided
into regions A through G, the pop-up window and menus. The actions carried
out by EASYFILE when a mouse button is pressed depends on which region the
mouse cursor is in. Figure 2 defines the regions of the EASYFILE display.
There is only one region A and one region B. Both file windows have regions
C through G.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Region A
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Region B
|--------------------------------------||-------------------------------------|
| *.* DISK1_VOL2 name || Region C |
| D:\ || Region D |
|--------------------------------------||-------------------------------------|
| DPE <DIR> || |
| GAMES <DIR> || |
| GRAPHICS <DIR> || |
| INCLUDE <DIR> || |
| INCOMING <DIR> ||
| LASER <DIR> || R
| LIB <DIR> || e
| MOUSE <DIR> || g
| PASCAL <DIR> || Region F i
| SCAN <DIR> || o
| SCREEN <DIR> || n
| SHEET <DIR> ||
| SYSLIB <DIR> || E
| TEXT <DIR> ||
| UTILS <DIR> || |
| WINDOWS <DIR> || |
| WP <DIR> || |
| XFER <DIR> || |
|--------------------------------------||-------------------------------------|
| dir: 0K tag: 0K left:11428K || Region G |
|--------------------------------------||-------------------------------------|
Figure 2 - Regions of EASYFILE monitor screen.
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*** USING EASYFILE WITH A MOUSE ***
(Continued)
Region A - This area of the screen is refered to as the TOP LINE MENU. It
consists of the first line of the display. Top line menu items
may be performed by moving the mouse cursor to the desired option
and pressing the left mouse button.
Region B - The second line of the screen is refered to as the MESSAGE LINE.
When selecting items on the top line menu a description of the
menu item's function will appear here. Messages may also appear
on this line when copying, moving, deleting or performing other
functions.
Region C - Clicking on On region C has no effect.
Region D - Pressing the left mouse button while on this line of the window
will cause the selection bar to scroll upward.
Region E - This region contains the mouse scroll bar for the window. The
region is one column wide and contains a bright marker to signify
the window's current position in the directory list. Clicking on
the scroll bar above the marker produces the same result as
hitting the PgUp key. Clicking on the scroll bar below the
marker produces the same result as hitting the PgDn key. The
marker itself may be moved by pressing and holding the left mouse
button while the mouse cursor is positioned on it. Moving the
mouse under this condition will allow the marker to be moved
also. Repositioning of the marker in this manner will readjust
the window's position within the directory list.
Region F - If a subdirectory or archive has been selected as the current
file, you may click the left mouse button on the left half of the
selected line to display the contents of the subdirectory or
archive in the left file window. Pressing the left mouse button
while on the right half of the selected line will display in the
right file window. The "R" in the word "<DIR>" is in the first
column useable for selecting the right window.
If the mouse cursor is on a non-archive file name , clicking the
left mouse button has the same effect as issuing the "XEQ"
command.
Clicking the right mouse button will TAG the file if it is
currently selected. Otherwise, the first right mouse button click
will serve to select the file.
Region G - Pressing the left mouse button while on the last line of the
window will cause the selection bar to scroll downward.
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*** USING EASYFILE WITH A MOUSE ***
(Continued)
Pop-Up - EASYFILE will dislay a pop-up window when prompting the user for
Window input. The mouse may also be used in this case. Pressing the left
mouse button, with the mouse cursor on the pop-up's Accept
button, will accept the value currently displayed. Clicking on
the pop-up's ESC button will cancel the operation. EASYFILE may
also ask you to choose between the "[Current] or [Tagged]" files
or to select the appropriate disk drive. Placing the mouse
cursor on the highlighted option box and pressing the left mouse
button will select that option as the response.
Menus - After choosing the "Other" or "Apps" options from the Top Line
Menu, the selection bar will follow the mouse cursor. With the
mouse cursor over one of the resulting menu items, clicking the
left mouse button will execute the highlighted selection and
clicking the right button will escape the menu without choosing.
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*** TOP LINE MENU COMMANDS ***
Top Line Menu selections control the most commonly used EASYFILE actions,
and are invoked by either moving the highlight to the desired command via
the spacebar, tab key or mouse and pressing [Enter] (or left mouse button),
or by keying the first letter of the command name. The spacebar or tab key
moves the highlight to the right and the tab key, when shifted, moves the
highlight to the left. Using the initial letter is the fastest method if
you are using keyboard input.
The commands are as follows:
UnTagAll... Will turn off any file highlighting within current window.
Copy....... Will cause DOS copy to be executed on current or tagged files.
New archive files are created by copying one or more files to a
file name having a ZIP, LZH or ARC extension.
Text files may be sent to the printer by using the COPY command
and specifying PRN as the destination. Note, however, that
attempting to COPY a file directly from an archive to the
printer will not be successful. This is a problem with the
archive utilities themselves. In this case, copy the archived
file to a regular subdirectory before attempting to copy it to
PRN.
If a full disk condition is reached when performing the COPY
function, EASYFILE will ask whether you wish to change diskette
and continue.
Move....... Will move (without copying, if possible) files from one
subdirectory to another.
Files will be MOVED, without copying, across subdirectory
boundaries if the two directories are on the same disk drive.
Otherwise, EASYFILE will perform the function by first copying
and then deleting the original file. Moves are only performed if
the destination directory does not contain a file by the same
name.
Moving a file is performed faster than copying and does not
degrade hard disk performance through disk fragmentation caused
by reorganization. With MOVE the files are not physically moved,
their disk location identifier is merely changed.
Delete..... Will cause DOS delete to be executed on current or tagged files.
TagAll..... Will turn on file highlighting for all files within current
window, so that all files will be subject to action. Selected
files may be untagged with either the F9 or F10 keys.
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*** TOP LINE MENU COMMANDS ***
(Continued)
Other...... Will replace the top line menu with a set of pull-down menus.
These menus allow access to the remaining EASYFILE features not
available directly from the top line menu. A particular pull-
down menu may be selected either with the mouse or by using the
left and right arrow keys. An item within the pull-down menu
can be selected by using the up and down arrow keys or with the
mouse. To perform the chosen selection, either hit ENTER or
press the left mouse button. Hitting the ESC key or the right
mouse button will exit from the pull-down menu system and
restore the original top line menu. Pressing any mouse button
when the mouse cursor is not inside a pull-down menu will also
exit.
Remember, each of the functions in the pull-down menus can also
be performed by using the associated key sequence listed on the
menu.
Apps....... Will display a user defined applications menu. The contents of
one file window will be replaced by the menu. You may use the
cursor keys (or mouse) to choose a selection, then the [Enter]
key (or left mouse button) to perform it, or [ESC] to exit the
application menu. These are the only key presses which will be
acknowledged during the display of the user defined menu. This
menu allows the user to run applications without needing to
remember their disk location nor the proper command line
arguments. See the section on "Application Menus" for further
information on constructing application menu files.
XEQ........ The currently selected file, if an executable type, i.e. with
extension BAT, COM, or EXE, will be run. EASYFILE will prompt
the user for command line parameters prior to execution. If the
file's extension is one of those specified by the EXTCMD option
in the command list file, the file name will be substituted for
each caret (^) on the EXTCMD line.
For example: If the command list file contains the line
EXTCMD=EDIT ^.TXT /C
and the currently selected file is named
SHOPLIST.TXT
then the following command would be sent to DOS.
EDIT SHOPLIST.TXT /C
There are two additional key combinations (Ctrl-X & Ctrl-Enter)
that will perform the same function as the "XEQ" option.
Pressing Ctrl-D may also be used to run other programs from
within EASYFILE. This is covered in the CONTROL KEY area of the
documentation.
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*** TOP LINE MENU COMMANDS ***
(Continued)
Pick....... Will show an alphabetically sorted, visual directory tree. You
will first be prompted to select a disk drive. Type in the
letter of the drive or select the letter with the mouse by
clicking the left mouse button while the mouse cursor is on the
drive letter's box. You may then use the cursor keys or the
mouse to select a subdirectory, then ENTER (or click left mouse
button) to display it, or ESC to return to the normal display.
EASYFILE will correctly display a drive's directory tree up to a
total of 100 subdirectories.
List....... Will invoke EASYFILE's internal browse feature or use another
program as specified by the LISTCMD option in the COMMAND LIST
file. The internal list routines permit viewing of files in
either ASCII or HEXADECIMAL mode. The currently selected file
path, name and extension will be passed to the external LIST
program as a command line argument. The LIST program must be in
a directory specifed by the DOS PATH command or have its full
path name provided with the LISTCMD option.
EASYFILE internal list program commands:
a) Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, UpArrow, DnArrow, LtArrow and
RtArrow keys are used to move within the file.
b) The "F" key is used to specify a string to find
c) The "A" key is used to search again for the string
d) The "H" key is used to toggle between Hexadecimal and
ASCII Text display modes. Text mode is the default.
e) The ESC key is used to exit the file viewer.
f) The top line of the file viewing screen is mouse
sensitive. Clicking, with the left mouse button, on any
top line displayed command will execute that function.
Edit....... Will invoke an editor called ED or another program specified by
the EDITCMD option in the EASYFILE command list file. The
currently selected file path, name and extension will be passed
to the EDIT program as a command line argument. The EDIT program
must be in a directory specifed by the DOS PATH command or have
its full path name provided with the EDITCMD option.
Quit....... Used to exit program and return to DOS.
After a menu selection or a key command is made, EASYFILE will check to see
if any files are tagged. (These are files highlighted in the file window) If
it finds tagged files, it will ask whether the user wants to act upon the
tagged files or the current file only. The user will see a prompt on the
message line and a small two choice menu which indicates the two available
choices. A choice is to be made by typing the first letter of the desired
option. If no files are tagged and when necessary, the user is prompted for
appropriate path or name entry. Then EASYFILE will ask for verification of
the pending action. A "Y" response causes execution of the command, while
pressing the "N" or ESC keys will abort the operation and return to the
normal display with any tagged files still highlighted.
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*** APPLICATION MENUS ***
EASYFILE allows you to build your own personalized menus. The application
menu which is loaded upon startup of EASYFILE can be specified in the
COMMAND LIST file. The APPS= command option may be used to specify the
menu's file name. Application menus consist of text files which may be
produced with the program EZMENU.EXE or any editor that can create ASCII
files. EZMENU.EXE is provided as an aid to quickly produce application menu
files. This section describes, in detail, the structure of the files
created with EZMENU.EXE.
Take a moment to examine the contents of the included menu file
APPSMENU.TXT. Its structure is actually very simple. There are only 4
types of entries. These types are:
1) BLANK LINES. These are ignored by EASYFILE.
2) THE MENU TITLE. The Main menu title is the
heading displayed at the top of the menu. The
menu title MUST start in the first column. Only
the first 38 characters of the menu title will be
used. The title will be centered on the first
line of the menu.
3) THE APPLICATION NAME. The application name
consists of the text displayed on the menu to
describe the selection. The names MUST start in
the second column (column 2) and may be long,
although, only the first 38 characters are used
by EASYFILE. Please note that the first
character of the line MUST be a space, with the
first letter of the application name starting in
column 2. EASYFILE supports up to 49 application
names in a single menu.
The ampersand sign (&) has a special function
when it appears on the application name line. It
is not displayed on the screen. It may be used as
a place holder to specify that the line is an
application name line by placing it in column 2.
This allows you to create an application name
that starts with one or more blank spaces. The
line could start with an ampersand, followed by
several spaces and then the text you wish
displayed on the menu as a description.
4) THE MENU ACTION LINES. For each application name,
The first line specifies the initial directory
(or path), and subsequent lines can specify
special EASYFILE commands or the application you
wish to run and any parameters that may be
required. These lines MUST BE PRECEDED BY AT
LEAST TWO SPACES, or a TAB character. (All these
spaces, or lack of them, are used by EASYFILE to
tell the various kinds of lines apart.)
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*** APPLICATION MENUS ***
(Continued)
4) Initial Directory Specification: The first line
specifies the initial directory, and may be
preceded by a disk drive identifier. If you
desire to use the currently logged directory, use
a period "." for the directory specification.
PASSWORD command: Any menu action line beyond the
first can be used to specify a password for the
previously defined menu selection. The line must
consist of at least two blank spaces followed by
the word PASSWORD, a space and the chosen word.
Only the first 8 characters of the word are used.
RECONFIGURE command: Any menu action line beyond
the first can be used to order EASYFILE to reload
the COMMAND LIST file. When the defined menu item
is selected EASYFILE will configure itself based
on the contents of the COMMAND LIST file. The
line must consist of at least two blank spaces
followed by the word RECONFIGURE.
READMENU command: Any menu action line beyond the
first can be used to order EASYFILE to load
another application menu. When the defined menu
item is selected EASYFILE will load the
application menu. To specify the name of the
application menu file the line must consist of at
least two blank spaces followed by the word
READMENU, a space, two question marks and the
desired application menu's file name.
QUIT command: Any menu action line beyond the
first can be used to exit EASYFILE completely.
When the defined menu item is selected EASYFILE
will go through its exit sequence. The line must
consist of at least two blank spaces followed by
the word QUIT.
Application Specification: All other menu action
lines not described above are considered to be
application specifications. These lines are used
to specify the application, and any associated
parameters. Several application specifications
may be given for a menu selection but only the
last one listed will be used by EASYFILE. An
application specification consists of at least
two blank spaces followed by a valid program name
and its string of command line parameters. The
program name may include the full path name.
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*** APPLICATION MENUS ***
(Continued)
4) The application specification can also cause
EASYFILE to prompt the user for input. Prompting
occurs if the first character of the command line
parameter string is a question mark "?".
Everything following the question mark, up to the
next question mark, if any, is assumed to be part
of the prompt string. If a second question mark
is found, everything after the second question
mark is used for the default answer. The default
answer is displayed after the prompting text and
may be edited by the user.
If there is nothing after the first question
mark, a stock phrase is used. See below for
examples of all the possibilities and the results
they provide.
Parameter string : ?
Prompt : Enter parameters for application:
Default : <blank>
Parameter string : ??
Prompt : Enter parameters for application:
Default : <blank>
Parameter string : ?Please Enter info for this application
Prompt : Please Enter info for this application
Default : <blank>
Parameter string : ?Enter name of data file?JAN1988.DAT
Prompt : Enter name of data file
Default : JAN1988.DAT
Parameter string : ??margin:10 pitch:12
Prompt : Enter parameters for application:
Default : margin:10 pitch:12
The application command line and the default
string can make use of a special function called
the FILE NAME INSERTER. This function is invoked
through the use of the at-sign ( @ ) symbol and
is described next in greater detail.
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*** APPLICATION MENUS ***
(Continued)
4) EASYFILE's file name inserter becomes activated
if the application specification's command or
parameter strings contain any @ symbols. There
are several special character combinations, that
start with the @ symbol. EASYFILE replaces these
character sequences with various forms of the
file name or path. The special combinations are
listed below. The resulting effect of the
substitution is also shown. For these examples,
it is assumed that C:\DICT\WORDS.TXT is the
currently highlighted file:
@ sequence Effect
---------- ----------------------------------
@ Not changed
Result = @
@: Provides current disk name
Result = C:
@:\ Provides disk and path
Result = C:\DICT\
@:\^ Provides disk, path and filename root
Result = C:\DICT\WORDS
@:\^.^ Provides disk, path and full filename
Result = C:\DICT\WORDS.TXT
@\ Provides path
Result = \DICT\
@\^ Provides path and filename root
Result = \DICT\WORDS
@\^.^ Provides path and full filename
Result = \DICT\WORDS.TXT
@^ Provides filename root
Result = WORDS
@^.^ Provides full filename
Result = WORDS.TXT
Therefore, a command line string of
type @:\^.^ | more
would be substituted with
type C:\DICT\WORDS.TXT | more
before being executed by EASYFILE.
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*** APPLICATION MENUS ***
(Continued)
4) The application command line can make use of a
second special function that operates similar to
the file name inserter. This function is refered
to as the FILE NAME LISTER. It is invoked
through the use of the exclamation point ( ! ).
The file name lister works on TAGged files and
assembles file names in the same manner as the
file name inserter function. The exclamation
point is used instead of the @ sign.
At least one file must be TAGged in the current
file window in order for the file name inserter
function to activate. As the file names are
assembled, they are written to a file named
EZLIST.DAT. This file is placed in the
subdirectory specified by the Initial Directory
Specification. With the file name inserter
function, the special character sequence is
replaced by the file name EZLIST.DAT.
Therefore, the following command line
echo File !^.^ contains the tagged file list
would be replaced by
echo File EZLIST.DAT contains the tagged file list
before being executed by EASYFILE.
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*** APPLICATION MENUS ***
(Continued)
Sample Menu 1
The following is a sample menu which demonstrates some basic specifications.
Sample Menu 1
List file
.
List
Spell Checker
c:\spell
cspell
Spreadsheet
c:\sheet
123
The main menu heading for the above sample is "Top Menu". The first
selection listed on the above menu would be "List File". When this item is
selected EASYFILE would go to work. Since the subdirectory line consists
solely of a period, no change of subdirectories would occur. The
application line has the application name LIST, with no parameters. EASYFILE
will issue the commands to load and execute the LIST program.
Sample Menu 2
Let us now examine a more complex menu structure. In this next example we
will discuss the more advanced menu capabilities. Assume the filename
README.1ST is currently highlighted in the directory display.
Sample Menu 2
Customize EASYFILE
c:\syslib
ezinst
Reload EASYFILE configuration
.
reconfigure
Word Processing
c:\text
edit ?Enter file to edit:?@^.^
Games Menu
.
readmenu ??c:\syslib\gamemenu.txt
password icanplay
Check current disk for errors
.
chkdsk ?Enter disk to check:?@:
Edit TXT file associated with highlighted file
.
ed @^.TXT
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*** APPLICATION MENUS ***
(Continued)
Sample Menu 2
The first of the preceding popup menu options shows a simple way to add in a
command to allow customization of EASYFILE. The initial directory is first
set to C:\SYSLIB, the assumed location of the EZINST.EXE program for this
example, and then EZINST.EXE is run.
The second popup menu option illustrates the use of the RECONFIGURE command.
The third option shows an example of how the user may be prompted for
information prior to running the application. In this case, the user will be
prompted with the words "Enter file to edit:" on the screen's MESSAGE LINE.
The file name inserter has also been invoked by using the @ sign. In this
case, the file name inserter will place the the current file name
(README.1ST) into the default response string. The default response may be
altered, if necessary, by the user. It will be used as the command line
argument when calling the application program.
The fourth popup menu option demonstrates the proper use of the READMENU
command. If the "Games Menu" selection is chosen from the above application
menu, EASYFILE will load a new application menu file named
C:\SYSLIB\GAMEMENU.TXT. In this case however, the PASSWORD command has also
been used. This will require the user to enter the designated word (listed
here as "icanplay") or else the menu action will not be performed.
The fifth option will provide the current disk as the default response.
The last menu option will issue the command ED README.TXT to the operating
system.
Application names that have no menu action lines associated with them will
not produce any action by EASYFILE when selected.
EASYFILE can be used to display a menu by itself in the center of the
screen. No other part of the EASYFILE screen is displayed. This will occur
only if all the EASYFILE features which may be deactivated are turned off.
This allows, if you desire, the use of EASYFILE solely as an application
menuing system. See the previous section concerning the OFF option of the
COMMAND LIST file for information on deactivating features.
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*** EZINST -- The EASYFILE Configuration Utility ***
EZINST is provided to help you generate the necessary EASYFILE command list
file for the options you want to use. EZINST.EXE is invoked by entering
EZINST [command list file name]
at the DOS prompt. The square brackets are used to denote an optional
argument, and are not typed. If the command list file name is not specified
on the command line, the program will look for the default file name of
COMLIST.TXT in the current directory. Simply run EZINST and follow the on
screen instructions. Context sensitive help is available by pressing the F1
key.
*** EZMENU -- The EASYFILE application menu generator ***
EZMENU is provided to help you produce application menu files. EZMENU.EXE
is invoked by entering
EZMENU [application menu file name]
at the DOS prompt. The square brackets are used to denote an optional
argument, and are not typed. If there is no file name specified on the
command line, the program will look for the default file name of
APPSMENU.TXT. Simply run EZMENU and follow the on screen instructions.
Context sensitive help is available by pressing the F1 key.
*** MISCELLANEOUS ***
EASYFILE has many user safeguards built in, with as many escape
opportunities as is prudent, not intending to slow down the user. This
program, used carefully, will be of immense value. If used carelessly
however, it can be dangerous. Please be careful. READ the messages and
prompts as they are presented.
If you wish additional features to be included in EASYFILE or you discover
any program errors (write down any error messages displayed on the screen)
please contact:
Dennis R. LaBelle
Compuserve 71350,3312
Genie D.LABELLE
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