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- »» EXECUTIVE ««
-
- This version of Executive is shareware - which means you can
- try it, copy it, give it freely to others or send it to a BBS.
-
- The registration fee is just $20 which allows you to receive
- notification of future upgrades. Source code is more expensive.
-
- Constructive ideas and donations are appreciated¡¡¡
-
- John B. Sawaya
- 18 Rocky Glen Road
- Oxford, PA 19363
-
- »» What does Executive do¿¿¿
-
- Executive creates lists of ALL your files and directories,
- sorts them VERY fast, helps you LOCATE particular files, and
- lets you EXECUTE command templates on selected files.
-
- Executive can COMPARE several similar directories or disks to
- find duplicate or changed files; a common task with hard disks.
-
- Executive can CATALOG (and print) the contents of your disks.
-
- »» How to use Executive:
-
- STEP 1 - Select [List 1 »» Volume Names] in the EXECUTIVE window.
-
- This always brings the associated list to the front so you
- can see it and use it. The EXECUTIVE window itself can be
- brought in front by pressing 2 keys: Right-Amiga / (slash).
-
- STEP 2 - Select one of the volume names
-
- These are disk names, partition names, and anything else you
- might have assigned.
-
- Executive generates an alphabetical list of all files and
- directories on the entire disk (or partition). Executive
- actually sorts while it is creating the listing.
-
- WINDOW and LIST options affect the way the lists are created.
-
- STEP 3 - Select menu options:
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- Window....Shows volumes, command templates and other options.
-
- Find......Searches for particular files/directories and
- brings them to the top of the list.
-
- Sort......Sorts by name, directory group, size, time/date,
- and combinations (eg. size within directory group)
-
- Select....Highlight items, finds duplicates from previous sort,
- bring items to the top of the list, prints,...
- The print formats can be modified (if needed).
-
- Display...Shows different display formats: long names,
- directories, statistics or comments (if any)
-
- Colors....Lets you customize the list display with 2-4 colors.
-
- Control...Interrupts the listing after the current directory.
-
- »» How to EXECUTE command templates?
-
- First select one or more files, then select a command template in
- the [Executive.Cmd] window. You can confirm (or customize) it.
-
- You may wish to add many more templates. There is no limit to
- the number of commands you can have at your fingertip.
-
- The "executive.cmd" file is a simple text file where the format
- "%s" substitutes any selected file names (fully qualified).
- For example:
- RUN "%s" ;would run the selected command, eg. "c:info"
-
- The output is directed to the status window, unless you redirect
- it: RUN >ram:outfile "%s"
-
- This version does not currently support interactive CLI input!
-
- »» What window sizes are supported?
-
- Just resize a list, subsequent windows open at the same size.
- Interlace and overscan workbench screens are supported.
- Even the new resolutions of the AMIGA 3000 are supported.
-
- »» Can Executive be run from the CLI?
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- Yes, but you should first set your stack to AT LEAST 10000.
- For example, enter the CLI commands:
- c:stack 40000
- your-path:Executive
-
- This is automatically done when you use the Executive icon.
-
- »» Can this message window be suppressed?
-
- If you don't want this message to appear just move the file
- "executive.doc" into another directory. The same is true for
- for the command templates in "executive.cmd".
-
- »» EXECUTIVE program upgrades (fixes/enhancements)?
-
- You need to register your name and address with me.
-
- If there are features/enhancements you want send me your ideas.
- It could be just the feature that others would find useful too!
-
- »» Terms and conditions:
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- In one sense, the Executive program is a gift. No warranty or
- liability of any kind is provided. There is no profit in this.
- If you manage to get yourself into trouble, always keep backups.
-
- I wrote this program to supplement the many fine works by other
- skilled and creative Amiga programmers.
-
- John//
- "Amiga: best system under the Sun" \X/Sawaya 6/90
-