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S H E R L O C K An ASCII File Comparison Utility Copyright 1989 John P. Bauernschub, Jr. 14809 Clavel Street Rockville, MD 20853 301-460-0354 Member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) SHERLOCK SHERLOCK is designed to do one job, compare two ASCII files line by line. When they don't match, SHERLOCK raises a flag. At that point, you may scroll either or both files passed the mismatch to put them in sync and then continue. SHERLOCK contains features for jumping around the files, restarting, and copying lines to a printer. SHERLOCK does not write to either file. SHERLOCK is designed as a tool for programmers, writers and workstation support personnel. It is best on files like program source files, AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, and text documents. SHERLOCK displays five lines of each file in separate windows. The line from each file that is being compared is in the center of the window and highlighted. The line number of the center line is displayed in the upper left corner of the window frame. When they do not match, a message pops up between the windows. The top line of each window frame displays the number of the center line and the name of the file. SHERLOCK is started by entering one of the following commands: SHERLOCK SHERLOCK filename1 SHERLOCK filename1 filename2 SHERLOCK filename1 * If you do not enter a filename or filenames, SHERLOCK will prompt you. If you want to have the exact same file in both windows for learning SHERLOCK, enter only an asterisk for the second file name. SHERLOCK will substitute the first file name for the asterisk. If you are comparing two files with the same name that are on different disks or in different directories, enter the filename that is in the current directory as filename1, either on the DOS command line or at the prompt. For the second file name, enter the drive or path followed by an asterisk (no space between the path and the asterisk). Again, SHERLOCK will substitute the first file name for the asterisk. SHERLOCK starts by displaying the title screen. It explains how to register this Shareware program. The bottom line of the screen prompts for an M if you are using a monochrome monitor, otherwise press any other key to continue. If there is NOT a border line around the title screen on your display, press M. The following is a list of operations that can be activated by function keys. -2- FUNCTION KEYS FK 1 Help FK 2 Jump to Line FK 3 Quit Now FK 4 Jump to DOS FK 5 Open a New File FK 7 Print Highlighted Line FK 8 Print Registration Form FK 9 Toggle Display ON/OFF FK 10 Toggle Auto SCAN ON/OFF Functions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 open a window with information or a menu. Function 10 starts the auto scan that continues until a line is found that does not match, the end of either file is reached, function key 10 is pressed again, or the ESC key is pressed. Function key 9 controls whether the text lines will be displayed during autoscan. The reason for not having the text displayed during autoscan is to speed the scan rate. Function key 9 toggles a flag that indicates the status of the display mode. This flag is not visible until the toggle is first pressed. The text is always displayed when the autoscan mode is off. Function key 10 toggles autoscan on and off. When a mismatch is found during autoscan, autoscan stops. The ESC key can be used to stop any activity in SHERLOCK. Function Key 1 produces the following list of action keys that move the text in the windows. ACTION KEYS Page Up Scroll both windows up Page Down Scroll both windows down Up Arrow Scroll top window up Down Arrow Scroll top window down Shift Up Arrow Scroll botm window up Shift Down Arrow Scroll botm window down Left Arrow Shift midlines left 20 Right Arrow Shift midlines right 20 Home Beginning of Both files End End of Both files Control Home Beginning of Top file Control End End of Top file Shift Home Beginning of Bottom file Shift End End of Bottom file Ins Scroll top window until Match Del Scroll botm window until Match ESC STOP any activity -3- Always use the NUMERIC keypad keys for performing the actions listed above. The SHIFTED commands used with Up, Down, Home, and End are NOT activated by the keys on the separate cursor keypad. If the auto scan mode is off, pressing ESC will open a window to ask if you really want to quit SHERLOCK. Pressing function key 3 causes the program to terminate immediately. SHERLOCK uses the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. SHERLOCK turns the NUM Lock off when it starts. It turns it on again when you press a function key that requests numeric input, then turns it off again. So don't touch the NUM Lock key when using SHERLOCK. Again, the arrow keys on the separate cursor keypad do not work as SHERLOCK actions should. So if you are using a larger keyboard, only use the numeric cursor keypad. SHAREWARE SHERLOCK is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted and distributed as SHAREWARE. SHERLOCK may be distributed on bulletin boards, by computer user groups and by others who distribute it for $10 or less. SHERLOCK.EXE and SHERLOCK.DOC, must be distributed together and unaltered. If after evaluating SHERLOCK, you decide to use it or keep it for when you will need it, then you must submit the registration fee. The registration form is at the end of the documentation and a copy can be printed by pressing function key 8 in the program. There is no warranty, expressed or implied with respect to this manual, the software or any related items, their quality, performance, or fitness for any particular use. It is the user's responsibility to determine their suitability for any particular purpose. The author will in no event be held liable for direct, indirect or incidental damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, floppy disks, or other related items and processes, including but not limited to any interruptions of service, loss of business or anticipatory profit, or other consequential damages. The animated title of SHERLOCK can be stopped by pressing any key after the animation starts. A reward for those who have read this far. -4- PC-ACCOUNT Another program written by the author of SHERLOCK is PC-ACCOUNT. PC-ACCOUNT is a Shareware personal accounting system with data base retrieval capabilities. With it, you can discard your checkbook ledger. Its most unique feature is its ability to print on any personal check. Personal checks are usually not designed for the normal line spacing of 6 lines per inch. This program utilizes the variable line spacing of most printers to achieve the efficiency and accuracy of having your computer print on your checks. A utility lets you create formats for fifteen different checking accounts. The check is printed as soon as the transaction is completed. The amount is printed on the check in words. A directory is maintained of check payees and memo data to be printed on the check, such as its purpose or your account number with the payee. Payees are selected by number, and the name and memo are automatically transferred to the check. Searches can be made for all transactions against an account, for a user defined code, for an amount, for a text string within the comment, or for a check number. These searches can be made through any selected consecutive months, so a full years transactions in a specific category can be retrieved at tax time. Recurring transactions such as loan payments and cash distributions to accounts can be saved, edited and invoked on command for auto entry. There is a routine that can reconcile your bank statement swiftly. Another routine double checks the line by line totals in your checkbook. This system makes full use of the features of the IBM PC. All 10 function keys are used. Listings of accounts and transactions can be output to the screen, to the printer, to a disk text file, or to a file that can be imported by Lotus 1-2-3. This software works on the IBM PC/XT/AT with 256K of free memory and at least 1 double sided disk drive. It runs under PC DOS 2.0 and later versions. It is distributed on bulletin boards, CompuServe, and by Shareware disk vendors. It comes in three files: PCACT220.TXT, PCDOC220.ARC, and PCACT220.ARC GET PC-ACCOUNT WITHOUT DOWNLOADING You may order a disk with the latest PC-ACCOUNT system from the author to save the time of downloading. Send $45.00 to register it right away and get the benefit of immediate telephone assistance, or send $3.00 for a copy. The same software will be sent First Class whether you register now or not. With the $3.00 offer, you will receive a coupon for a $2.00 rebate from the $45.00 registration fee. -5- SDN Distribution JPB010189 SHERLOCK REGISTRATION FORM I am using Version ___________________________ Name ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City ______________________________________ State _________________ ZIP _______________ Phone ( __ __ __ ) __ __ __ -- __ __ __ __ Date you acquired SHERLOCK ___________________ How did you acquire SHERLOCK? ____ From a friend ____ Bulletin Board ____ User Group ____ Commercial distribution service Which one? ______________________________ Computer _____________________________________ Printer ______________________________________ You are required to register your license of SHERLOCK if you continue to use it or keep it for when you need it. You will then obtain telephone and mail support, receive information on future updates, support user developed software and the Shareware concept. Send this form with the $20.00 registration fee to: John P. Bauernschub, Jr. 14809 Clavel Street Rockville, Maryland 20853 You can also register directly through the Public (Software) Library 1-800-2424-PSL (for orders only. For information call 1-713-665-7017) or by writing PSL; P.O.Box 35705; Houston, TX 77235-5705. MC/Visa Accepted. Member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) Thank you for your interest and support.