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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
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│ Z T r e e W i n ║ █
│ Win32 File Manager ║ █
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│ Version 1.20 June 17th, 1997 ║ █
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│ Copyright (c) Kim G. Henkel 1996, 1997 ║ █
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│ Home Page: http://www.ztree.com/ztw.htm ║ █
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Introduction│
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"ZTreeWin" is a text-mode file/directory manager for Windows 95 and NT.
It has been developed as a native Win32 alternative to the DOS product,
XTreeGold (tm), since its makers have ceased any further development.
While I am sure you are well aware of the virtues of XTreeGold, you
know the disadvantages of it being a 16-bit DOS program. I wrote
ZTreeWin to provide all the functionality I am so accustomed to, while
avoiding all the DOS imposed limitations.
Given time and incentive, I intend to provide all missing functions,
and will welcome suggestions from you the user.
License│
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This program is NOT free. You are granted a limited licence to evaluate
the product for 31 days from the date of first use. To continue using
this version after 31 days, you MUST register. Each subsequent release
of this product will allow a full 31 days evaluation from time of
installation.
Please read ORDER.FRM for detailed information.
By registering this product, you are granted unlimited use of this
and future versions. Your support helps ensure ongoing development.
You can contact me by either sending an e-mail to:
Internet: khenkel@ztree.com
or writing a letter to:
Kim Henkel
9632 NW 7th Circle, Apt 1721 or 10 Debson Close,
Plantation, Boronia, 3155,
FL, 33324 Victoria,
U.S.A. Australia.
Features│
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The original purpose of this program was to provide all the core
functionality of XTreeGold, in a native 32-bit environment.
There is NO internal editor. Instead, ZTreeWin be configured to
load your favorite file editor. The default editor is EDIT.COM,
and of course, text-mode applications are more suitable for this
purpose. My personal favourites are:
- TSE Pro/32 from Semware Corporation (http://www.semware.com)
- Aurora from nuText Systems (http://members.aol.com/nutext)
There is currently no mouse support, because as most Xtree fans would
agree, the power of the program comes from it's fast, concise keyboard
interface. However, if there is enough interest in a mouse interface,
it will obviously be given serious consideration.
There are several functions that are yet to be implemented. Most are,
I believe, trivial services that you will probably never miss. Others
are more important, and will be introduced on a most requested basis.
The highlighting of commands on the last three lines of the screen
should make the function support quite obvious. If there is a
function missing you particularly miss, let me know.
Well, that is all the bad news. Here are some improvements over the
original.
ZTreeWin uses around 400K of memory, and will allocate and free
blocks dynamically as required (no more 'out of memory' messages).
The default video mode is 25x80. The Alt-F9 command will toggle the
other video modes - 43/50/60x80. You may save your current mode
using F10-Configure, and you may override this and the default from
the command line.
Using Win32 APIs, ZTreeWin avoids several of XTreeGolds' limitations:
- Doesn't hog the CPU while waiting for keyboard activity.
- Trying to log an in-use device will be dealt with gracefully.
- The ability to copy and search open files.
- Directory Grafting works.
- Support of long filenames.
- Flexible support of *ANY* archiving program present and future.
Being a native Win32 application, ZTreeWin loads very quickly.
Installation│
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- Unzip the contents of ZTW120.ZIP to a directory of your choice.
*NOTE* It is advisable to have this directory in you PATH.
If you do not have a PATH defined, simply edit or create
C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT and add a line: "SET PATH=C:\ZTREE" (or your
chosen directory.
If you install in a directory other than C:\ZTREE, you should
modify the included .BAT files to reflect your selected path.
- File ARCHIVER.BB2 contains configurations used to drive the
archiving support of ZTreewin This file should be reviewed
to verify it references archive programs you have available in
the PATH.
- Review the sample *.BAT files included to point them to your
available applications and viewers. Samples for DWG and ICO
files are included that demonstrate how to invoke XTree viewer
modules. The .BAT file with the name matching the currently
highlighted file will be executed when you 'O'pen the file.
- The first time you run ZTW, select Alt-F10 (Configure) to set user
preferences including program colors and default editor & viewer.
- To run ZTreeWin from the Windows 95 or NT desktop, create a shortcut
to ZTWIN.BAT. Then, edit the properties of this shortcut to specify
fonts etc.
- If you want to use the Alt-Q command to exit to the current
directory, you *must* run a command file named ZTWIN.BAT to invoke
ZTW.EXE. This file will be created in the same path as ZTW.EXE,
when you issue the Alt-Q command.
- Basic ZTreeWin operational help can be accessed within the
program with the F1 key.
Here are the command line options: (which override ZTW.INI)
C:\>ZTW [/2|/4|/5|/6] [/Eeditor] [/Vviewer] [switches] [C D . Z]
Meaning:[ Video Mode] [ Editor ] [ Viewer ] [Drives ]
Default:[ 25 lines ] [ E.EXE ] [Internal] [current]
Switches:
/XT XTreePro compatible keyboard layout (+/-)
/L1 Log 1st level only
/LF Log method set to "full disk".
/LT Log tree only
/ZF Activates the last Filespec in the history instead of
starting with "*.*".
Multiple drives may be logged at startup, for example:
C:\>ZTB /5 /XT C D E F
Startup in 50 line mode, use +/- keys, log drives C, D, E & F.
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PLEASE read ZTW.HLP (F1 from within the program) for program
instructions, if you are unfamiliar with XtreeGold/ZTreeWin operation.
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* NOTE: In order to use the ARCHIVING features of ZTW, you must have *
* third-party archiving utilities available in your PATH. You should *
* also check that ARCHIVER.BB2 contains correct archiver commands. *
* To view files within an archive, you MUST have an environment *
* variable for TMP defined. eg. SET TMP=C:\TMP in your autoexec.bat *
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Additional Information│
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Paul's Graphic Viewer (PGV) is a graphics file viewing program
which integrates very nicely with ZTreeWin. Sample .BAT files
have been included to demonstrate how to use PGV for file types
such as BMP, GIF and JPG. The current version of PGV is v2.2b.
Available for evaluation from:
- ftp://ftp.wilmington.net/bmtmicro/pgv22b-u.zip
Legal Stuff│
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WARRANTY
The product has no warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Kim G. Henkel, or
anybody, shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct,
indirect, special or consequential arising from a failure of this
program to operate in the manner desired by the user. Kim G.
Henkel shall not be liable for any damage to data or property
which may be caused directly or indirectly by use of the program.
IN NO EVENT WILL KIM G. HENKEL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY
TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Trademarks│
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"XTreeGold" (tm) is a registered trademark of Symantec, Inc.
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