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POINT & SHOOT BACKUP/RESTORE 2.2
Copyright (C) 1987-92
All Rights Reserved
Applied Micro Systems Technology
Dr. Kurt H. Diesch
Member, Association of Shareware Professionals
Revised: April 17, 1992
Point & Shoot Backup/Restore is a hard disk backup and restoration
program designed for IBM Personal Computers and 100% compatibles.
Applied Micro Systems Technology reserves the COPYRIGHT to this
program and all related materials. The user is granted a
non-exclusive license to use the program and is encouraged to
pay for the program if it is found to be useful. Payment of the $35
registration fee will entitle the user to full registration
including printed documentation and user support. Government and
business entities may not use the program without paying the full
registration fee. Please register your program with the form
included at the end of the documentation or by using the [Alt-P]
command within the program to print a registration form. REMEMBER:
Shareware is not free! Send payments to:
Applied Micro Systems Technology
P.O. Box 1784
Stillwater, OK 74076
(405) 377-0444
The user is also granted permission to make unlimited copies of the
program and to distribute those copies for evaluation purposes as
long as no fee is charged for the program. A duplication charge not
to exceed $5 may be collected.
Applied Micro Systems Technology specifically disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to,
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular
purpose. In no event shall Applied Micro Systems Technology be
liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage,
including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or
other damages.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
-----------------
QUICK START GUIDE .................................... 1
Program Features .................................. 1
Installation ...................................... 2
Your First Backup ................................. 2
About Shareware ................................... 3
GENERAL OVERVIEW ..................................... 5
MAIN MENU COMMANDS ................................... 7
Backup ............................................ 7
Compression ....................................... 7
Restore ........................................... 7
Setup ............................................. 7
Quit .............................................. 7
BACKUP COMMANDS ...................................... 8
Backup ............................................ 8
Calculate ......................................... 9
Delete ............................................ 10
Format ............................................ 10
Update ............................................ 11
COMPRESSION COMMANDS ................................. 13
RESTORE COMMANDS ..................................... 14
Restore ........................................... 14
Test .............................................. 15
Update ............................................ 16
SETUP ................................................ 17
EXAMPLES & BACKUP STRATEGY ........................... 18
ORDER FORM ........................................... 19
QUICK START GUIDE
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IF YOU ARE NOT AN EXPERIENCED USER, YOU WILL DO WELL TO SKIP THIS
SECTION AND READ THE DOCUMENTATION BEFORE USING THE PROGRAM!
If you are an experienced computer user, you may use this quick start
guide to install and run the Point & Shoot Backup/Restore program.
Most of the commands found in the program are self-explanatory, and
you can refer to the documentation later when you have questions.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Point & Shoot Backup/Restore currently supports the following
functions:
o Up to 10 user-defined backup configurations, each of which
may contain a list of up to 10 subdirectory backup
sources. Each backup source directory may include
trailing directories for complete flexibility in backup
definitions. Backups may be run from the command line.
o Each backup definition allows selection of matching file
specs, modified files only, optional file compression, and
optional disk formatting during the backup process. A
graphic directory tree display assists in the selection of
backup source directories.
o Files remain intact (DOS readable) on backup disks (except
when disk boundaries must be crossed or when the files are
compressed). Required number of backup disks and estimated
backup time are automatically calculated.
o Restoration options include source drive, restoration to
other than the original path, prompts for duplicate or
modified files, and selective file restoration. Again, a
graphic directory tree assists in selection of restoration
paths and a combination file list/directory tree allow
easy selection of specific files for restoration.
o Self-contained compression/decompression utility uses a
file list and directory tree to select files to compress
and decompress. This feature will be expanded in the
future to allow multi-file options and other features
found in similar programs.
o Configuration options include colors, an hourly chime, and
drive designations.
o Supports 360K and 1.2M 5-1/4", 720K and 1.44M 3-1/2"
floppy disks.
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INSTALLATION
To install Point & Shoot Backup/Restore, change to drive A (or the
drive you wish to install from) and run the install program:
A: <Enter>
INSTALL <Enter>
The install program will prompt you for a directory to install to.
If you install the program to the same directory as an existing copy
of Point & Shoot Backup/Restore, your old backup configurations and
setup data will be transferred to the new program.
YOUR FIRST BACKUP
After the installation is complete, run the program by changing to
the program directory and executing PASBR:
CD C:\P&S <Enter>
PASBR <Enter>
You should first use the SETUP command to set the drives for your
system. Press <S> to run setup. Press <Enter> several times until
the flashing "*" is in the DISK DRIVE USAGE area. Press "Y" or "N"
to enable or disable all drives for your system. For example, if you
have floppy drives A and B and a hard drive C, then A, B, and C
should have a "Y" next to them and all other drives should have "N".
The default for FLOPPY #'s should be okay for most systems (A=0,
B=1). If you have external floppy drives, refer to the SETUP section
of this documentation.
After you have set your valid drives, press <F10> to save the
defaults. You are now ready to do your first backup. Press <B> to
move to the backup menu.
The backup screen provides many options, but only a couple are
important for your first backup. Press <U> to select the UPDATE
command. A flashing "*" should appear on the screen to indicate
where editing will occur. Enter the drive letter that is the floppy
disk to backup to. Change the DRIVE TYPE to the number corresponding
to your floppy disk type. Press <F10> to save the settings.
All other default settings should be correct for your first backup.
Refer to the BACKUP section of this documentation if you wish to use
some of the more advanced options.
Next, press <C> to select the CALCULATE command. After some disk
reading and sorting, a summary of backup time and number of disks
required is presented. Make sure you have the suggested number of
disks available, plus a couple of spares. You are now ready to do
the backup.
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Press <B> to select the BACKUP command. You will be prompted to
insert disks as required by the backup program. Be sure to write the
disk number on each disk so the disks won't get mixed up. This is
important for later restoration.
When the backup process is complete, store your disks in a safe
place. You should read the remainder of this documentation to fully
understand all of the program options.
ABOUT SHAREWARE
The author of this program is a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals and has agreed to comply with its standards:
Programming standards-
- The program meets ASP's definition of Shareware.
- The program has been thoroughly tested by the author and
should not be harmful to other files or hardware if used
properly (although ASP cannot warrant this; therefore, the
user should take normal precautions in trying new software).
Documentation standards-
- Sufficient documentation is provided to allow the average
user to try all major functions of the program.
- The program author has explained the Shareware concept in a
professional and positive manner.
Support standards-
- The program author will respond as described in the
documentation to people who send registration payments. At a
minimum, the author will send an acknowledgement of payment.
- The author will respond to written bug reports from
registered users when the user provides a self-addressed,
stamped envelope (some authors will respond by phone, but
this is not an ASP requirement).
- Incompatibilities with other software or hardware, major or
unusual program limitations, or known problems are noted in
the documentation that comes with the shareware version of
the program.
General-
- The author keeps his/her membership in ASP current.
- The author recognizes that any user may appeal to ASP for any
unresolved dispute that arises.
If you feel that the author has not complied with these standards in
some manner or if you register the program with the author and
subsequently have any disputes with the author which cannot be
resolved, please write the ASP at:
Association of Shareware Professionals
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
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While ASP cannot warrant programs nor the actions of members, ASP
will do what it can to assure that all authors who claim membership
comply with ASP standards. These standards are the assurance of
quality and support that you will get when you register Shareware
produced by ASP members.
To promote better understanding of the shareware concept, ASP has
developed the following definition of Shareware:
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details --
some request registration while others require it, some specify a
maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
simple right to continue using the software to an updated program
with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of
comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
SO, Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting
your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because
the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate
money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay
for it.
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
----------------
Point & Shoot Backup/Restore may be executed in two ways. If you use
a menu program, Point & Shoot Backup/Restore may be executed from the
menu program by setting the directory to the location of Point &
Shoot Backup/Restore and selecting PASBR as the command to execute.
Point & Shoot Backup/Restore may also be executed as a stand-alone
program by changing to the directory containing the PASBR.EXE program
and entering PASBR from the DOS command line.
To automatically run a backup configuration, enter the PASBR command
followed by the desired backup configuration number:
PASBR x (where x is the backup configuration number)
If you do not provide the optional parameter, the program operates by
user interaction. If the parameter is specified, the program will
immediately go into backup mode and will terminate when the backup
has finished.
When Point & Shoot Backup/Restore is run, the main program screen
will appear. The top line of the screen displays the name and
version of the program, a copyright notice and the current date and
time. The center portion of the screen displays a detailed copyright
notice and registration information. The bottom section of the screen
displays the program menus with an explanatory line on the bottom.
If your copy of the program is unregistered, a flashing message will
request that you register the program. Registered copies of the
program do not have this message.
Most of the program functions are executed through the list of
commands shown in the bottom area of the screen. The <left-arrow>,
<right-arrow>, <Space> or <BackSpace> keys may be used to highlight
the desired command. The one line description of the command shown
on the last line of the screen will change appropriately. To execute
any of the functions, press the first letter of the command. The
command corresponding to the selected letter will be immediately
executed. Alternately, highlight the desired command and press the
<Enter> key.
Some commands will invoke another command list. The name of the
current command list is always shown on the left side of the command
list. You may move to a previous command list by pressing the <Esc>
key. Each command list also has a QUIT command which will move to
the previous command list. In general, the <Esc> key serves to abort
any operation or selection.
To quit the program and return to the operating system, press <Esc>
or select QUIT from the Main Menu command list.
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At many points in the program, you will be entering or changing
information on the screen. The procedure is generally the same and
is outlined here. Differences that occur in this procedure are
covered in the appropriate detail sections of this documentation.
When entering or updating data screens a flashing "*" will appear on
the data screen to indicate where your information is to be entered.
A cursor will also show the current position within a data field.
(Data fields are the highlighted areas of the screen). Some or all
of the following commands will be available for data entry:
<left/right arrow>: Moves the cursor within the current
field. If the cursor is at the first
position within a field, then the
previous field will be selected. If the
cursor is at the last position within a
field, then the next field will be
selected.
<ctrl+left/right>: Moves the cursor to the first position
or last character of the field.
<up/down arrow>: Selects the previous or next data field
for editing.
<Enter/return>: Same as right or down arrow for next
field.
<F8>: Blanks the current data field.
<Esc>: Aborts changes made to the data screen
and completes enter/update action.
<F10>: Accepts changes made to the data screen
and completes enter/update action.
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MAIN MENU COMMANDS
------------------
The Main Menu is the center of Point & Shoot Backup/Restore activity.
Some of the Main Menu commands move to another command list, while
others will immediately execute a command. Following is a
description of the Main Menu commands.
BACKUP
Moves to the BACKUP menu from which you may perform a backup of hard
disk data to floppy disks.
COMPRESSION
Moves to the COMPRESSION screen from which you may compress or
decompress files.
RESTORE
Moves to the RESTORE menu from which you may perform a restoration of
previous backup disks to your hard disk or test a set of backup
disks.
SETUP
Moves to the program setup data screen described later.
QUIT
Returns to DOS.
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BACKUP COMMANDS
---------------
The Backup Menu consists of a set of commands that perform the
following functions:
o Backup your hard disk using up to 10 different
user-defined backup configurations
o Calculate the number of disks required for a selected
backup configuration
o Format floppy disks to be used for backup
Point & Shoot Backup/Restore performs backups on a file by file basis
with some files crossing disk boundaries. Extensive error checking
is included to provide a high level of backup integrity.
Subdirectories may be selectively backed up and previous backups may
be optionally restored to different subdirectories. For your
protection, Point & Shoot Backup/Restore will not back up the hidden
system files found in the root directory of your hard disk.
BACKUP
The BACKUP command starts the backup process according to the
displayed current backup configuration. See the UPDATE command for
details concerning changes to the backup configuration.
When the BACKUP command begins, a backup status screen will appear to
show the progress of the backup including the following:
Disk: Current disk number
Track: Current track being written to
Side: Current side being written to
File Name: Path and name of the current backup file
Comp Size: Compressed size of file (in bytes)
File Size: Size of the current backup file (in bytes)
# Copied: Number of bytes of the current file that has
been copied
Comp Total: Total number of compressed bytes backed up
Curr Total: Total number of bytes that have been backed up
Total Bytes: Total bytes of files defined for backup
Bad Sec: Total bad sectors encountered during backup
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# Files: Total number of files that have been backed up
Total: Total number of files defined for backup
Comp Ratio: Average compression ratio
Perc Done: Percent of backup that has been completed
Disk Space: Remaining space on current backup target disk
The program will next instruct you to insert a disk in the drive
indicated by the backup configuration. Insert a disk and press
<Enter> to proceed with the backup. The backup process may be aborted
at this point by pressing <Esc>. Once the backup process begins, it
may only be stopped when the prompt for the next backup disk appears.
If the FORCE DISK FORMAT option is selected, each new backup disk
will be formatted before files are transferred. See the FORMAT
command for details regarding the built-in format program. With or
without the format option, Point & Shoot Backup/Restore will delete
all files from the target disk before transferring files. The
transfer of files to the backup disk will then begin.
If a file is too large to fit on a single disk, Point & Shoot
Backup/Restore will split the file between two or more disks and mark
it as a split file for restoration purposes. A situation may occur
where the target backup disk contains a duplicate filename (when two
or more hard disk subdirectories are placed on the same backup disk).
In this case, Point & Shoot Backup/Restore will automatically rename
the file. The original name is also stored so that the correct file
name will be maintained during the restoration process.
When the backup process is complete, a message will appear to
indicate completion. Make sure that all backup disks are correctly
numbered as the restoration process will require that the disks are
restored in sequential order.
CALCULATE
CALCULATE calculates the number of disks required for the current
backup configuration. The total number of files, along with the
total number of bytes contained in those files, will be displayed.
Note that the correct disk type must be selected prior to using the
CALCULATE command.
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Several factors are considered when calculating the number of disks
required for a backup. Point & Shoot Backup/Restore stores one
special file called PASBRID.DAT on each backup disk, leaving a total
possible of 111 files for 360K and 720K disks, and 223 files for 1.2M
and 1.4M disks (a DOS limit). In addition, the special file will
reduce the available space (in bytes) of each backup disk to the
following:
360K 342,016 bytes available
1.2M 1,193,472 bytes available
720K 709,632 bytes available
1.4M 1,437,184 bytes available
It should be noted that every file copied to a backup disk requires a
minimum of 1024 bytes for 360K and 720K disks and 512 bytes for 1.2MB
and 1.44MB disks (this is a DOS requirement). The result is that
more bytes must be available on a backup disk than the total of the
individual file sizes. CALCULATE takes this into account when
determining the required number of backup disks. It is a good idea
to have several extra disks available for the backup session in case
a bad disk is encountered.
CALCULATE also assumes an average of 40% compression of files if the
compression option is selected in the backup configuration.
Compression ratios may vary substantially, depending on the type of
file compressed. EXE and COM files may only be compressed by 20% to
30%, while text files, word processing files, and database files may
be compressed by 80% or more. Just remember that the CALCULATE
results may not be accurate if compression is used.
The Point & Shoot Backup program also stores an index of all files
backed up on the last backup disk (PASBR.IDX). This file will be
included in the disk space and file count of CALCULATE results.
DELETE
DELETE clears the current backup configuration to default entries.
FORMAT
The FORMAT command is used like the DOS FORMAT command to format
diskettes. For your protection, the FORMAT command will only operate
on floppy disk drives. When you select the FORMAT command, the
program will automatically initiate the format process based on the
current backup configuration drive and disk type. If you have floppy
disk drives with letters other than A or B, see the SETUP command for
instructions on using these drives.
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All disks formatted with the FORMAT command will be checked for bad
sectors. Progress of the format operation will be shown on the
screen. When the format operation is complete, the total and
available bytes on the formatted disk will be shown. If any bad
sectors are found during the format operation, they will be marked
bad and excluded from further use.
UPDATE
Update modifies the settings for the backup configurations. Data
entry is accomplished according to the commands described in the
GENERAL OVERVIEW section of this documentation.
In addition to the standard editing commands, the <F7> function key
is used to select backup source paths. When the cursor is on any one
of the FILE SEARCH or TRAILS lines, the <F7> key invokes the graphic
directory tree display from which a path may be selected with the
<up/down arrow>, <PgUp>, <PgDn>, <Home>, <End>, and <Enter> keys.
The <Esc> key will abort from the path selection process without
selecting a path. Note that the cursor will not go to the BACKUP
SOURCE PATHS fields. All path selection is done with the <F7> key
when the cursor is on either the FILE SEARCH or TRAILS fields. If
the directory tree does not show all of your hard disk drives, see
the SETUP command to define your drives.
A different backup configuration (there are 10) may be selected with
the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys. The <F10> key saves all the backup
configurations, and <Esc> will cancel changes made.
Following is a description of the data fields found on the backup
configuration screen:
BACKUP CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION: A short description of the
backup configuration
DESTINATION DRIVE: The floppy disk drive to be used for the
backup
BACKUP DRIVE TYPE: The type of the destination drive
FORCE DISK FORMAT: Option to format backup disks during
the backup process. If this option is set to "Y", all
disks will be formatted. If this option is set to "N",
the program will detect and format unformatted disks.
MODIFIED FILES ONLY: Option to include only files modified
since the last backup. NOTE: IF YOU USE THIS OPTION,
DO NOT WRITE OVER PREVIOUS BACKUP DISKS. THIS OPTION
ONLY APPENDS NEW OR MODIFIED FILES TO A PREVIOUS BACKUP
SET. YOU MUST KEEP THE PREVIOUS DISKS TO RESTORE ALL
FILES AT A LATER DATE.
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USE FILE COMPRESSION: Option to compress disk files during
the backup process. This option slows the backup but
will use fewer disks.
USE COMPATIBLE FIXUP: Some users get a "BAD DISK" error when
trying to use the backup program. If this occurs on
your system, try setting this option on.
Ten backup source paths are available for each backup configuration.
Each path line allows for entry of the following data:
BACKUP SOURCE PATHS: The directory from which files will be
backed up. The cursor will not stop in this field, but
the <F7> key is used when the cursor is in the FILE
SEARCH or INCLUDE TRAILS fields to invoke a directory
tree for path selection.
FILE SEARCH: The filename search string to match. Any
string of characters may be entered including ? and *.
Only those files matching the FILE SEARCH will be
selected for backup. Refer to your DOS manual for
a discussion of file search strings.
TRAILS: Option to include the child subdirectories
following the BACKUP SOURCE PATH. If enabled here and
a subdirectory is duplicated in another specification
line, the duplicated subdirectory will be backed up
twice.
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COMPRESSION COMMANDS
--------------------
The COMPRESSION command is used to compress or decompress single
files using the same file format as the compression in BACKUP and the
decompression in RESTORE.
When you select the COMPRESS command, a file list and directory tree
will appear on the screen. If the directory tree does not show all
of your hard disks, then refer to the SETUP command to define your
drives.
The <left arrow> and <right arrow> move between the file list and the
directory tree. A "*" will mark the current directory. The file
list will show the files in the current directory sorted by name.
Use the <up arrow>, <down arrow>, <Home> and <End> keys to move
around the file list and directory tree. The <Enter> key selects the
highlighted directory as the current directory.
To compress a file, highlight the desired file and press "C" for
compress. A prompt will appear asking for the name to use for the
compressed file. The default file name for compression is the same
as the original file except the extension is changed to ".APK". You
may edit the target file name at this point. If the target file
already exists, you will be asked if it is okay to replace. After
the file is compressed, it will be shown on the file list. The
original file is left intact.
To decompress a file, highlight the desired file and press "D" for
decompress. Only files that have been compressed with the Point &
Shoot Backup/Restore program may be decompressed in this fashion. A
prompt will appear asking for the name to use for the decompressed
file. You may enter any valid DOS filename at this point. If the
target file already exists, you will be asked if it is okay to
replace.
More options will be added to the COMPRESSION command in future
versions of the program.
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RESTORE COMMANDS
----------------
The Restore Menu consists of commands used to restore files to a hard
disk from backups made with the Point & Shoot Backup/Restore BACKUP
command.
RESTORE
The RESTORE command starts the restore process according to the Point
& Shoot Restoration Options. Some of the files on a backup disk
could be copied to a hard disk with a standard copy command, but
files that cross disk boundaries, files that have been renamed during
the backup process, and files that have been compressed require the
use of Point & Shoot Backup/Restore for proper restoration. In
general, it is best to use Point & Shoot Backup/Restore for all
restoration activity.
The Restoration Options should be checked for accuracy before
starting the restoration (see UPDATE). The restore process begins by
prompting for the first backup disk. Disks must be restored in the
same order that they were backed up. If an error occurs during the
restoration process, the program will attempt to recover from the
error and continue with restoration.
Restoration may be cancelled when a prompt appears for the next disk
by pressing <Esc>, but this action may result in partial files
restored to the hard disk if a file crosses a disk boundary.
If restoring to a new subdirectory (see UPDATE), a graphic directory
tree will appear for path selection each time the original path
changes on the backup disks. The commands used to select a new path
are the same as with the BACKUP command. Target subdirectories may
be created during the restoration process when the directory tree
appears. To create a new directory, highlight the directory which
will be the parent of the new directory, then press "M" for make. A
prompt will ask for the new directory name. Any valid DOS filename
may be used for a subdirectory. After you enter the new directory
name, the new directory will appear on the tree.
If the restoration requires more than one disk, the program will
prompt for additional disks. During the restoration process, the
status is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The status display
includes the following information:
Current Disk: The current disk being restored
File Name: The original path and file currently in
restoration
Copy To: The path and file to restore to
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File Size: The size (in bytes) of the file being restored
Total Bytes: Total number of bytes restored from all disks
Files: Total number of files restored from all disks
Disk Space: Number of bytes left on the target disk
Point & Shoot Backup/Restore maintains a record of how many disks
were used for the backup and will automatically stop after the last
disk has been restored. Point & Shoot Backup/Restore also tracks the
appropriate disk number during restoration and will issue an error
message if an incorrect disk is inserted.
If the RESTORE SELECTIVELY option is enabled (see UPDATE), you will
be prompted to insert the LAST backup disk in the floppy drive. The
program uses this disk to maintain an index of all files backed up.
After the program reads the index file, a file list and directory
tree will appear on the screen to allow you to select specific files
for restoration.
The <left arrow> and <right arrow> move between the file list and the
directory tree. A "*" will appear next to any files selected for
restoration and also next to any directories that contain at least
one file marked for restoration. All the files backed up will appear
in the file list, sorted by name within each subdirectory group. Use
the <up arrow>, <down arrow>, <Home> and <End> keys to move around
the file list and directory tree. As you move through the file list,
the subdirectory that contains the currently highlighted file will be
highlighted.
When you are in the file list, the <Enter> key selects or deselects
the currently highlighted file for restoration. The <+> and <-> keys
select and deselect all files. The <Ctrl-PgDn> key selects the
current file and moves the cursor to the next file.
When you are in the directory tree, the <Enter> key selects or
deselects all files in the current directory for restoration. The
file list will scroll to show files in the selected directory when
<Enter> is used. The <+> and <-> keys select or deselect all files
for restoration.
After you have selected the files you wish to restore, the <F10> key
will continue with the restoration process. You will be prompted for
the appropriate disks to insert as the restoration proceeds.
TEST
The test command is just like RESTORE, except files are not actually
copied to the hard disk. Use this command to test the integrity of a
set of backup disks.
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UPDATE
Update modifies the data fields in the Restoration Options screen.
Data entry is accomplished according to the commands described in the
GENERAL OVERVIEW section of this documentation. The <F10> key saves
all the Restoration Options, and <Esc> will cancel changes made.
Following is a description of the data fields found on the
restoration options screen:
RESTORE SOURCE DRIVE: The floppy disk drive to be used for
the restoration.
RESTORE TO ORIG. PATH?: Option to restore backup files to
the directory from which they came, otherwise the
program will prompt for a target directory with a
graphic directory tree.
PROMPT ON DUPLICATES?: Option to force prompting if the
restoration encounters a duplicate file name
PROMPT ON MOD FILES: Option to force prompting if the
restoration encounters a file that has been modified
since the last backup
RESTORE SELECTIVELY?: Option to bring a file list and
directory tree to the screen to allow selection of
specific files for restoration.
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SETUP
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The SETUP command is used to establish the configuration for Point &
Shoot Backup/Restore. In SETUP, you can select program colors and
other defaults. Available fields for SETUP include:
COLORS: If your computer has a color monitor, you will
be allowed to edit the program colors. Only
some of the colors can be set including the
background, low text, normal text, headline,
and help line. A sample screen is shown to
assist in color selection. Use the up and
down arrow keys to select a color to modify,
then use the left and right arrow keys to
choose a color. The new colors will take
affect when you quit SETUP.
BEEPER ON?: If "Y", the computer's beeper will sound
on errors and other places within the
program. Set this to "N" if the beep is
not desired.
HOURLY CHIME?: If "Y", the computer's beeper will sound
when the time reaches the hour mark.
DISK DRIVE USAGE: Determines the disk drives used on your
system for directory tree scanning. Set each
drive letter that your computer supports to
"Y". If you do not set the correct drive
letters, the directory tree used in many
places in the program will not show all of
your disk drives.
FLOPPY DISK #: Floppy disk drives on MS-DOS computers have
a number from 0 to 3 associated with them.
Standard numbering is 0=A and 1=B. This is
the default for the program. Some systems
have additional floppy disk drives that may
have other letters such as F or G. If your
system has a non-standard configuration of
floppy disks, you may have to designate the
correct floppy disk number for your drives
by entering the appropriate drive letter next
to the number for your drive. These fields
must be correctly set for the built-in format
feature to operate correctly.
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EXAMPLES & BACKUP STRATEGY
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Proper backups of your valuable hard disk data are extremely
important. Hard disks seem to fail at the worst possible time.
Reconstruction of data is often difficult and expensive, and is
sometimes impossible. The Point & Shoot Backup/Restore program will
provide safety for your data, but only if you perform backups on a
regular basis. Different users will choose different backup
strategies. Following are some suggestions to use when formulating
your backup strategy.
Always use a rotating set of backup disks. Alternate the set for
each backup. If anything happens to one set, you will always have
another (albeit slightly older) set of backup disks. A common scheme
is to mark one set for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and the other
set for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Occasionally (perhaps
weekly or monthly) perform a complete hard disk backup using another
set of disks and store them in a safe place (your bank or a fireproof
safe).
Always use high quality diskettes when performing a backup. Your
data is worth the higher price of a few disks.
Example 1: Backup of entire hard disk.
MODIFIED FILES ONLY: N
BACKUP SOURCE PATH: C:\
FILE SEARCH: *.*
INCLUDE TRAILS: Y
Example 2: Full backup followed by incremental backups.
Use example #1 for first backup. After that
set the MODIFIED FILES ONLY option to "Y" and
perform your backups. ALWAYS USE NEW DISKS
when MODIFIED FILES ONLY is set to "Y" because
some of your files will only be backed up on
prior backup disks. If you must restore your
disks, start at the very first disk and restore
them in order. Newer files will eventually
replace older ones. If the number of backup
disks gets too large, start over with a complete
backup as shown in Example #1.
Example 3: Selected file backup.
Set the BACKUP SOURCE PATH and FILE SEARCH fields
to restrict the backup to files you wish to back up.
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ORDER FORM
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Point & Shoot Backup/Restore V2.2 S/N: PASBR2.2________
Mail To: Applied Micro Systems Technology
P.O. Box 1784
Stillwater, OK 74076
(405) 377-0444
Name: __________________________________________________
Company: __________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
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Disk: 5.25"[ ] 3.5"[ ] Quantity Price Extended
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P&S Home Manager ________ 35.00 ________
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