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Workplace Shell TrashCan Version 1.1
(c) Kai Sommerfeld 1993,1994
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Workplace Shell TrashCan is a WPS class designed to replace the shredder
object delivered with OS/2 2.1.
It gives you a 'macintosh - like' trashcan on your desktop. There are some
usefull options to handle the trash you 'produce' in your dayly sessions.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
OS/2 2.1 (or higher). The TrashCan will not run under OS/2 2.0,
because I used methods, API-calls, ..., which are new in OS/2 2.1.
DISCLAIMER:
THE SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU.
INSTALLATION:
- Just run 'install.exe' from the OS/2 Command prompt or
doubleclick the 'install.exe' icon.
- Make sure all suggested pathes are correct.
- Push the 'Install' button.
- All nessecary files will now be copied to your hard disk and
the class library will be registered to WPS.
- After that the TrashCan object will appear on your desktop.
DEINSTALLATION:
( I hope, you'll never do this ! )
- Run install.exe again. The program automatically detects whether
the trashcan class library is already installed.
- After next reboot the trashcan is gone away ....
UPDATE TO ANOTHER VERSION OF TRASHCAN:
- Use install.exe to deinstall the current version of the TrashCan.
(See: DEINSTALLATION.)
- ATTENTION: Don't forget to REBOOT after the deinstallation!!!
- After that follow the steps described under INSTALLATION.
IMPORTANT FOR UPGRADING FROM Version 1.0:
- Due to a bug in old install.exe you must delete the trashcan folder
from the commandline. (e.g. rd \desktop\trashcan) BEFORE you
install the new version using the new install.exe.
- (I DO very sorry that, folks!!!)
- If you not doing so, it doesn't matter, but the old trashcan folder
will not be deleted during installation, although you do not see it
on your desktop!! (Oh, Ohhh)
WHAT DOES IT DO:
The trashcan is a place to keep 'data trash' (files and WPS-objects)
in a save place with the ability of getting it back for use, if
necessary.
Otherwise, the trashcan is able to shred all (?) objects on your
desktop! Be carefully... If you empty the trashcan the objects
are really destroyed!!!
Special features you may choose from trashcan's settings notebook:
1. Auto empty of the trashcan every time you start the
system.
2. You can set a limit for trashhold, if you want to.
If this is reached, you must empty the trashcan, shred
one or more objects in the 'Can' or increase the
capacity of the trashcan before you can put more into
it. But the default is unlimited trashhold.
3. You may change the TrashCan icons to Your own favourite.
KNOWN BUGS:
Don't put a 'printer object' into the trashcan. If you want to
destroy it, the system may hang!!! (But I don't know the reason
for that!!! Does anybody ... ???)
COMMENTS:
The WPTrashCan class is still under development. It seems to run
very stable but there may be any bugs anyway!
REVISION HISTORY:
07.01.94 Version 1.0
- initial release
27.01.94 Version 1.1
- user defineable icons implemented
(Sounds simple, but belive me, it was a hard job!)
- some fixes in 'undo' feature in the new notebook pages
- minor changes in install.exe
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Send any comments / bug reports to:
Kai Sommerfeld
Hochschulstr. 48 07/08
D-01069 Dresden
GERMANY
or just email me: ks1@irz.inf.tu-dresden.de
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