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Information about “FILE FRIEND AND FANCY LABEL MAKER”
FILEFRIEND is a memory-resident file manager which can display files
from up to 10 disks and subdirectories; add or remove files from the
listed directory; sort by name, extension, date, time, size, or path;
scroll through the directory or tag files to copy, rename, delete,
type, dump, or change file attributes.
All commands are quickly executed by the ten function keys and the
bottom line of the screen will display the options available to you.
The top line of the screen shows the free disk space. View the
date/time or change them.
Edit your DOS commands as you enter them, keeping your five previous
commands in a buffer, allowing you to go back and execute a command
without having to reenter it. A log of your 20 last commands are shown
on the right side of the screen.
Most computer users have a need for a simple utility which can print
their labels for them. And whether those labels are going to be used
on disks, letters, or something else, FANCY LABEL is the program for
you.
Save and retrieve a specific label and print as many copies as you want.
All the labels are saved into a data file on the drive of your choice.
For each line you may choose either normal, double width, condensed,
normal compressed, or double compressed. Each print style can be
either
in italics or regular print mode.
FANCY LABEL is designed to work with single-feed fanfold labels. You
can use either 3-1/2" x 15/16" labels, on which you can print up to
five lines, or 4" x 7/16" labels, on which you can print up to eight
lines per label.
DISK.DOC
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DISK NO FANCY LABEL
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FLABEL EXE Main Program -- Creates Labels
FLABEL DOC Documentation File
README 1ST Starting Instructions
LABEL CNF Stores Configuration Details
FF_EVAL.DOC
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| FileFriend+ |
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| DOS Resident File Management Utility |
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| User's Guide |
| Evaluation Documentation |
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| Version 1.10a |
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| User-supported software |
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| by ColePro Software |
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P.O. Box 50762
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Copyright (C) 1985, 1986, 1987
All Rights Reserved
This document is copyrighted 1985, 1986, and 1987 by
ColePro Software of Palo Alto, California. All Rights
Reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced
in any form without the written consent of ColePro
Software.
FileFriend+ User's Guide - Acknowledgements
FileFriend and FileFriend+ are trademarks of ColePro Software.
MS, MS-DOS, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
IBM and PC-DOS are registered trademarks, and PC and XT are trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation.
WordStar is a registered trademark of MicroPro International
Corporation.
DISCLAIMER
ColePro Software reserves the right to change FileFriend+'s specifica-
tions at any time without notice.
This software is provided without warranty of any kind, either expres-
sed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of
merchantability and/or fitness for a particluar purpose.
The user assumes all risk as to the use and performance of the
programs.
In no event is ColePro Software liable to you for any damages result-
ing from the use of this software, even if ColePro has been notified
of the possibility of such damages.
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WHAT FileFriend+ CAN DO FOR YOU!
Make the time you spend at your PC more productive with a friend who
is always available to help you find files fast, move them to where they're
needed, backup important information!
o FAST! No need to leave the program you're in and run another - just
press two keys and FileFriend+ reappears, on top of your current program.
When done, it returns control to that program!
o Manage your files efficiently, even if they're on different disks or
in different subdirectories. View files from up to 10 disks and
subdirectories!
o Point & Execute. That's all it takes to Copy, Rename, Delete, Type,
Dump, ChDir, MkDir, RmDir, and change file attributes. No need to type
commands or filenames!
o Find Files fast by viewing them the way you want. 7 sorting methods:
Alphabetical, by Extension, by Date & Time (most recent files first), by
Date, by Time, by Size, or by Path!
o Important information always at your fingertips: free disk space,
number of files, time & date (settable), day-of-week, current directory!
o Save time by operating on many files at once with wildcards (* and ?)
or by marking a block of files!
o Save typing with FileFriend+'s superior shortcuts, including recall
and edit of your last 5 commands.
o Avoid confusion. You won't lose track of what you've done, because a
log of your last 20 commands is shown!
o Never lose important data again due to lack of disk space! FileFriend+
is always there, ready in an emergency because it is memory resident.
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o Export feature means you don't have to remember filenames for use in
other programs - FileFriend+ does it for you!
o Try before you buy!
o FileFriend+ run on Local Area Networks! Access your LAN files any
time!
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USER-SUPPORTED SOFTWARE AND WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT IT
FileFriend+ is sold as user-supported software. FileFriendy is the
same professional-quality software available in stored for hundreds of
dollars; only its marketing technique is different from "normal" software.
This marketing technique is similar to the way public radio and TV stations
function. This product, FileFriend+, is available free. We ask that if you
try it and find it useful, you support our efforts to provide such quality
products. The price of support is reasonable, $34.95, and you receive
benefits, too. First, you get a registered copy of the latest FileFriend+
version and are added to our customer list. This enables us to notify you
of any new versions of FileFriend+. New versions are priced at only $5.00
for registered customers, and you'll receive notification of a new version
as soon as it is ready. This means you won't have to wait months for the
new version to appear on your local bulletin board. And new versions mean
new features - perhaps a feature you've thought should be added.
Second, you get a professionally printed and bound copy of the com-
plete User's Guide. This thorough document explains each of FileFriend+'s
commands and features in depth, and includes examples of ways to use them
which make you more productive.
Third, you get our thanks for supporting user-supported software. Your
support tells us that you appreciate the thousands of hours of work that
went into making FileFriend+ a professional quality software product.
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Fourth, we listen to you, our supporters. You tell us what features
you like, what you don't, and what you would like the next version of
FileFriend+ to have.
Last, you will feel good. Why? Each time you use FileFriend+, you
will know that you've contributed to its development and upgrading.
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DISTRIBUTING FileFriend+ TO OTHERS
You are encouraged to distribute FileFriend+, along with its disk
documentation, to others so that they may try it. The following conditions
apply:
1. The programs must be distributed unchanged.
2. The programs may not be distributed as part of another package.
3. The following files must be distributed together:
FF.COM
FF_EVAL.DOC
FFINST.COM
FFORDER.FRM
READ.ME
4. You must tell the person you give FileFriend+ to that it is User-
supported software, and what that means.
5. The programs must be distributed at no charge, except for the cost
of the disk, which must not exceed $10.00.
6. You may not copy the registered User's Guide. Such copying is a
violation of applicable copyright laws. This documentation is an incentive
to people to register, and is available only to those who do register.
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BUYING A REGISTERED COPY OF FileFriend+
To buy a registered copy of FileFriend+ and support user-supported
software, simply fill out this order form and send it, along with $34.95
(U.S., California residents add $2.45 sales tax) to:
ColePro Software
P.O. Box 50762
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Please print legibly so we get your order to you right away.
Name: __________________________________
Address: __________________________________
City, State: __________________________________
Zip code: __________________________________
Daytime phone: (____)____________________________
How did you get a trial copy of FileFriend+?
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What made you decide to buy a registered copy?
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THE FileFriend+ SCREEN
FileFriend+ has been designed to provide a great deal of information
on one screen, which is shown below.
File 1 of 3 (Maximum 200) Saturday 6/21/86 By Default Verify
Free Space: 366592 Total Bytes Listed: 2048 Total Bytes Marked: 0
Current_Path:_A:\________(This_is_the_Header_Window)____________Esc to Exit
Aa: HOME D 12:30:14 1-16-86 0 |
Aa: WORK D 12:30:45 1-16-86 0 |
Aa: PHONE LIS A 12:10:01 12-04-85 2048 |
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(This is the Filename Window) | (This is the
\/ | Command Result
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Aa= Aa:\*.* (This is the Path Window)
Command: (This is the Command Line)
1Refrsh 2Drv A: 3Drv B: 4AnyDrv 5AddFil 6RmvFil 7 ChDir 8 MkDir 9 RmDir 10Verify
(The line above is the Function key display)
After you load FileFriend+ (by running FF.COM), simply press the Left
Shift key and the Alt key to access it. Press the Escape key to exit
FileFriend+. If you get garbage on your screen instead of the normal
FileFriend+ display, then your copy of FileFriend+ is probably not in-
stalled for your monitor configuration. In this case, you can try the three
different monitor configurations with the command line parameters /M, /C,
and /B (for Monochrome, Color, and Black & White). These are described
below in section J. Once you determine the proper setup, you can perma-
nently install your copy that way with FileFriend+'s installation program,
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FFINST.COM. If you get flicker on a color or black & white screen, run
FFINST, select the proper monitor configuration, and respond "Y"es to the
question 'Does your screen flicker?'.
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FileFriend+ Command Summary
A. Explanation of FileFriend+ paths
B. Shortcut summary
C. Command Line Editing summary
D. Wildcard summary
E. Unshifted command summary
F. Shifted command summary
G. Control shift command summary
H. Alt shift command summary
I. Arrow key command chart
J. Command Line parameter summary
K. Function Key Map
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This disk copy of the User's Guide contains the information you need
to start using FileFriend+ to increase the productivity of the time you
spend computing. The complete User's Guide, which is over 80 pages long, is
available only when you buy a registered copy of FileFriend+.
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A. EXPLANATION OF FileFriend+ PATHS
On the FileFriend+ screen, you have probably noticed an extra charac-
ter in the filenames listed in the Filename Window. For instance, in the
example screen on the previous page, the filename Aa:PHONE.LIS. The small
case "a" character is the FileFriend+ path for that file. Two lines from
the bottom of the FileFriend+ screen is the FileFriend+ Path Window, which
translates these single-character paths into full DOS paths. In this exam-
ple, Aa: stands for A:\*.* - drive A:, root directory (\), all files (*.*).
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You can have up to 10 paths open at once; all files in those paths are
displayed in the Filename Window. In addition, FileFriend+ paths can always
be used in place of DOS paths in FileFriend+ commands. This means that once
you open a path, you no longer have to type the full path name of files in
that path. Simply use the FileFriend+ path abbreviation. The abbreviation
for A:\BACKUP\ in the example above would be simply Ad:.
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B. SHORTCUT SUMMARY
FileFriend+ provides the following typing shortcuts:
o Specify the current filename as an argument with the same
function key used to execute the command, or with /. For
instance, if you want to delete the current file, simply
press Shift PF3 three times. The first press of Shift PF3
brings the Delete: prompt, the next press writes the current
filename as the argument. The filename may be edited at this
point with the editing keys, or erased with Escape. Pressing
Shift PF3 again executes the command; this is equivalent to
pressing RETURN.
All FileFriend+ commands which require arguments write the
current filename on the command line when the command's
function key is pressed again.
o FileFriend+ path names which can be used in place of DOS
path names. For instance, if path Aa: stands for
A:\WORK\MEMOS\ and path Bb: for B:\BACKUP\MEMOS\, you can
copy a file from Aa: to Bb: with the command:
Copy: Aa:BUDGET.DOC Bb:
o Recognition of DOS wildcard characters in filenames. For
instance, to copy all the files from A: to B:,
Copy: A:*.* B:
o Typing commands is made easy, thanks to FileFriend+'s super-
ior Command Line Editing functions.
o FileFriend+ remembers the last five command parameters you
entered; these can be recalled with one keystroke and edit-
ed. Great when you need to enter the same or a similar
command often!
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C. COMMAND LINE EDITING SUMMARY
FileFriend+ provides many advanced Command Line Editing functions,
which are described below.
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Command Line Editing Functions
Key Editing Function
Escape Erases the entire Command Line. New arguments may
be entered.
Left Arrow Moves the cursor one character to the left without
erasing.
Right Arrow Moves the cursor one character to the right with-
out erasing.
Home Moves the cursor the the first character entered
after the Command Line prompt.
End Moves the cursor to one character beyond the last
one entered in response to the Command Line
prompt.
Up Arrow Writes one of the previous 5 Command Line para-
meters you entered as the new parameter. This can
now be edited.
Down Arrow Writes one of the previous 5 Command Line para-
meters you entered as the new parameter. This can
now be edited.
Delete key Deletes the character under the cursor.
Insert key Toggles insert mode. When insert mode is on, new
characters you type are inserted into the param-
eter. When it is off, the characters already there
is overwritten.
RETURN Executes the command entered on the Command Line,
unless there are no arguments there, in which case
no command is executed.
BackSpace Erases one character to the left of the cursor.
Function key Pressing the function key that activated the com-
mand erases all arguments already typed on the
Command Line, then writes the current filename,
complete with FileFriend+'s path abbreviation, as
the first argument.
Pressing the same function key a third time
executes the command. Thus, if you want to execute
a command with the current filename as the
argument, simply press that command's function key
three times.
/ Pressing / erases all arguments already typed on
the Command Line, then writes the current file-
name, complete with FileFriend+'s path abbrevia-
tion, as the first argument.
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D. WILDCARD SUMMARY
FileFriend+ recognizes DOS wildcards in filenames. The table below
explains the two wildcard characters, * and ?.
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FileFriend+ Wildcard Conventions
Wildcard Effect
? Tells DOS to not match characters at the position.
* Tells DOS to not match characters from the posi-
tion of * to either the end of the filname (8
characters) or the filename extension (3 charac-
ters).
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E. UNSHIFTED COMMAND SUMMARY
Filename Window Refresh, Drive switching, add and remove files, sub-
directory commands. Note: PF2 and PF3 can be installed to switch to any
drives, not just A: and B:, using FFINST.COM.
Function Key Command
F1 Refresh the Filename Window
F2 Switch to Drive A: (or any drive via FFINST)
F3 Switch to Drive B: (or any drive via FFINST)
F4 Switch to a drive you specify
F5 Add files to the Filename Window
F6 Remove files from the Filename Window
F7 Change Directory (ChDir)
F8 Create Directory (MkDir)
F9 Remove Directory (RmDir)
F10 Toggle Verification mode
Escape Exit FileFriend+
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REFRESH THE FILENAME WINDOW - F1
When you copy, rename, or delete files, the Filename Window is not
automatically updated. Pressing F1 causes all open paths to be reread from
disk, updating the list of files shown in the Filename Window. Information
in the Header Window, such as the number of files and the free disk space,
is also updated.
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SWITCH DRIVES - F2, F3, F4
These three keys allow you to change the default disk drive to any
drive. FileFriend+ comes installed so that F2 and F3 switch to A: and B:,
respectively, but you can change this with FFINST.COM.
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ADD FILES TO THE FILENAME WINDOW - F5
At the prompt Add files:, you may press RETURN to abort the command,
or specify a file specification. The files corresponding to this specifica-
tion are added to the list of files displayed in the Filename Window.
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REMOVE FILES FROM THE FILENAME WINDOW - F6
At the prompt Remove files:, you may press RETURN to abort the com-
mand, or specify a file specification or FileFriend+ path name, such as
Ca:. The path corresponding to those files iis closed, and the files in
that path are removed from the Filename Window.
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CHANGE DIRECTORY - F7
At the prompt Change to Path:, you may press RETURN to abort the
command, or enter the name of the subdirectory or drive you want to make
the current subdirectory. FileFriend+ makes it easy to change to a new
subdirectory by pressing F7 three times. Simply make the subdirectory you
want to change to the current file (the one in bold).
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MAKE DIRECTORY - F8
At the prompt Make Path:, you may press RETURN to abort the command,
or enter the name of the subdirectory you wish to create.
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REMOVE DIRECTORY - F9
At the prompt Remove Path:, you may press RETURN to abort the command,
or enter the name of the subdirectory you wish to remove. You can remove a
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subdirectory by pressing F9 three times if it is the current file.
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TOGGLE VERIFICATION MODE - F10
F10 toggles FileFriend+'s verification mode. The current status of the
mode is indicated in the upper right of the Header Window by "Verify" for
Verification, or "No Verify" for No verification. If verification is on,
you are prompted before every delete, rename, or copy (only if the destina-
tion file already exists). This provides an extra safeguard to insure that
you don't wipe out a bunch of files accidentally.
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EXIT FileFriend+ - ESCAPE
Pressing the Escape key exits FileFriend+ and returns you to whatever
program you were in when you brought FileFriend+ up. That application's
screen is restored; in fact, the original program does not even realize you
ever left!
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F. SHIFT KEY COMMAND SUMMARY
File operations, time and date commands. Remember, to specify the
current file (the one in bold) as an argument, simply press the command's
function key again or press /. For instance, to type the current file, you
need only press Shift F4 three times. The first press brings the Type:
prompt to the Command Line; the second writes the current filename as the
argument to the Type command; the third press executes the command (this is
the same as pressing RETURN).
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Function Key Command
Shift F1 Copy
Shift F2 Rename
Shift F3 Delete
Shift F4 Type
Shift F5 Dump (hexadecimal)
Shift F6 Toggle 7 or 8 Bit TYPEing
Shift F7 Get Time
Shift F8 Set Time
Shift F9 Get Date
Shift F10 Set Date
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COPY - SHIFT PF1
At the prompt Copy:, you must enter two filename specifications: a
source file and a destination file, with a space in between. DOS wildcards
(* and ?) and FileFriend+ path abbreviations can save you a great deal of
typing, especially if a FileFriend+ path represents a long path name.
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RENAME - SHIFT F2
At the prompt Rename:, you must enter two filename specifications: a
source file and a destination file, with a space inbetween. DOS wildcards
(* and ?) and FileFriend+ path abbreviations can save you a great deal of
typing, especially if a FileFriend+ path represents a long path name.
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DELETE - SHIFT F3
At the prompt Delete:, you must enter one filename specification: the
name of the file you want to delete. DOS wildcards (* and ?) and
FileFriend+ path abbreviations can save you a great deal of typing, espe-
cially if a FileFriend+ path represents a long path name.
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TYPE - SHIFT F4
This types a file to the screen. Remember that to type the current
file, you need only press Shift F4 three times.
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DUMP - SHIFT F5
This dumps a file in hexidecimal and ASCII to the screen. You can dump
the current file by pressing Shift F5 three times.
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TOGGLE 7 OR 8 BIT TYPING SHIFT F6
This toggles 7/8 bit TYPEing mode. When the mode is 7 bit, any charac-
ter which has its 8th bit high (such as many characters in WordStar files),
is changed to a 7 bit character. This is also true for the output of the
Dump command. 8 bit TYPEing displays characters as they appear in the file.
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GET TIME - SHIFT F7
This command displays the current system time in the Command Result
Window.
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SET TIME - SHIFT F8
This command allows you to set a new system time.
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GET DATE - SHIFT F9
This command displays the current system date in the Command Result
Window.
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SET DATE - SHIFT F10
This command allows you to set a new system date.
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G. CONTROL KEY COMMAND SUMMARY
Sorting commands, block export, and file attribute toggle commands.
Function Key Command
Control F1 Sort By Name (alphabetically)
Control F2 Sort By Extension
Control F3 Sort By Date
Control F4 Sort By Time
Control F5 Sort By Size
Control F6 Sort By Path
Control F7 Sort By Time within Date (most recent files first)
Control F8 Toggle files' Hidden attribute
Control F9 Toggle files' Read-Only attribute
Control F10 Toggle files' System attribute
Control Insert Export filenames to the keyboard buffer
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SORT BY NAME - CONTROL F1
This command sorts the files in the Filename Window alphabetically.
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SORT BY EXTENSION - CONTROL F2
This command sorts the files in the Filename Window first by filename
extension (the three characters after the dot in a filename), then alpha-
betically within extension groups.
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SORT BY DATE - CONTROL F3
This command sorts the files in the Filename Window first by date
(newest files first), then alphabetically for files with the same date.
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SORT BY TIME - CONTROL F4
This command sorts the files in the Filename Window first by time,
then alphabetically for files with the same time.
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SORT BY SIZE - CONTROL F6
This command sorts the files in the Filename Window first by size
(smallest files first), then alphabetically for files with the same size.
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SORT BY PATH - CONTROL F6
This command separates files according to which FileFriend+ path they
belong to. The files in the path "a" appear first, then the files in "b",
and so on. Within paths, the files are sorted alphabetically. This command
is useful if you have opened several paths (see Adding Files - F5).
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SORT BY TIME WITHIN DATE - CONTROL F7
This command sorts so that the most recent files appear at the top of
the Filename Window. The last file in the Window is the oldest file. Files
with the same time and date are sorted alphabetically. This command is very
useful for backing up your work, because it puts the files you have changed
recently at the top of the Filename Window.
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TOGGLE FILES' HIDDEN ATTRIBUTE - CONTROL F8
This command Hides and Unhides files. Hidden files cannot be deleted.
If a file is now Hidden, it becomes Unhidden, and vice versa. DOS wildcards
and FileFriend+ path abbreviations are accepted, of course.
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TOGGLE FILES' READ-ONLY ATTRIBUTE - CONTROL F9
This command sets and resets the Read-Only attribute for files. If the
file is currently Read-Only, it becomes Read/Write. If it is Read/Write, it
becomes Read-Only. DOS wildcards and FileFriend+ path abbreviations can be
used.
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TOGGLE FILES' SYSTEM ATTRIBUTE - CONTROL F10
Certain DOS files are marked as system files with the System file
attribute. This attribute can be toggle on and off with this command. DOS
wildcards and FileFriend+ path abbreviations can be used.
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EXPORT A MARKED BLOCK - CONTROL INSERT
This command exports filenames in the marked block. Marking blocks and
exporting them is explained under the Alt key commands.
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H. ALT KEY COMMAND SUMMARY
Block Commands, Export options, and Cancel FileFriend+.
Function Key Command
Alt F1 Copy Block
Alt F2 Rename Block
Alt F3 Delete Block
Alt F4 Clear Marks
Alt F5 Mark File
Alt F6 UnMark File
Exporting Filenames to the keyboard buffer
Alt F7 ii. Toggle Full Pathname or Filename only
Alt F8 iii. Toggle Block mode or Line mode
Alt F9 iv. Set a delay between keystrokes
Alt F10 Cancel FileFriend+ and remove from memory
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MARK FILE - ALT F5
This command marks the current file as being part of the block. A
special character, <<, appears next to the filename. Several operations can
be performed on the block of files; these are explained below. This facil-
ity is provided so that you can work with groups of files which do not have
common filenames or extensions, and thus cannot be operated on easily with
DOS wildcards. The total of the file sizes of all files marked is displayed
in the Header Window.
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UNMARK FILE - ALT F6
This command removes the current file from the block. The << character
disappears next to the file.
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COPY BLOCK - ALT F1
This command prompts you for a destination for the marked block. If
there is more than one file in the block, you should include a DOS wildcard
in the destination filename. The files in the block are then copied.
If FileFriend+'s verification is on, you are asked, for each file for
which the destination file already exists, whether you want to go ahead and
copy over it.
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RENAME BLOCK - ALT F2
This command also prompts you for a destination for the marked block.
Again, if there is more than one file in the block, you should include a
DOS wildcard in the destination filename. The files in the block are then
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renamed.
If FileFriend+'s verification is on, you are asked, for each file,
whether you want to go ahead and rename it.
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DELETE BLOCK - ALT F3
This command deletes all the marked files. It prompts you whether you
really want to do this. In addition, if FileFriend+'s verification is on,
you are asked, for each file, whether to delete it.
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CLEAR MARKS - ALT F4
This command clears all the marks; there no longer any files in the
marked block. It prompts to make sure you really want to do this.
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EXPORTING FILENAMES FROM THE BLOCK
Not only can you copy, rename, and delete the files in the marked
block, you can export them to the keyboard buffer. Whatever program you
have running at the time reads these filenames just as if you had typed
them yourself. This is very useful for copying lists of filenames into word
processor documents and for backing up. To export a marked file, all you do
is press Control Insert. The Insert key is part of the numeric keypad.
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EXPORT FULL PATHNAME OR FILENAME ONLY - ALT F7
This command toggles Full Pathname/Filename Only mode for exporting
filenames. Full Pathname mode exports not only the filename, but the drive
and subdirectory of the file. Filename Only mode exports only the filename.
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EXPORT BLOCK MODE OR LINE MODE - ALT F8
This command toggles Block/Line mode for exporting filenames. Under
Line mode, every time you press Control Insert, one filename is exported.
Under Block mode, when you press Control Insert, every filename in the
block is exported, with a RETURN character inbetween each.
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SET A DELAY BETWEEN KEYSTROKES FOR EXPORTING - ALT F9
This command allows you to set a delay between export keystrokes. This
is useful if you find that the application program you are exporting to
cannot read the characters as fast as FileFriend+ is exporting them.
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CANCEL FileFriend+ - ALT F10
This command removes FileFriend+ from memory. It also removes any
program loaded after FileFriend+, so be careful. It prompts you to make
sure you really want to do this.
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I. ARROW KEY COMMAND CHART
The arrow keys are used to move the current file pointer among the
list of files displayed in the Filename Window. The current file is
displayed in bold characters, and may be operated on with ease using the
shortcuts described above.
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Arrow key Cursor Movement
Key Function
Home Makes the top file currently in the Filename Window the
current file.
End Makes the bottom file currently in the Filename Window the
current file.
Up Arrow Makes the file directly above the current file the new
current file.
Down Arrow Makes the file directly below the current file the new
current file.
Page Up Displays the previous window of files; the file at the top
of the Filename Window moves to the bottom of the window.
Page Down Displays the next window of files; the file at the bottom
of the Filename Window moves to the top of the window.
Left Arrow Zooms the Command Result Window so that it covers the
entire FileFriend+ screen.
Right Arrow UnZooms the Command Result Window so that it covers only
the right side of the FileFriend+ screen.
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J. COMMAND LINE PARAMETER SUMMARY
FileFriend+ accepts the following command line parameters (each must be
separated by a space character):
/A Autoload. Loads FileFriend+ without waiting for the
user to swap disks and press a key. FileFriend+ loads
itself and exits back to DOS.
/F=nnn nnn is the number of files to allow in the Filename
window. This maximum number appears in the top right of
the Header window; the default is 200. If you specify
more files, FileFriend+ uses more memory.
/M Monochrome monitor driven by a monochrome card.
/C Color monitor drive by a color card.
/B Black & White (Monochrome monitor driven by a color
card).
A:*.* Up to 10 filename specifications can be entered on the
command line. FileFriend+ opens a path for each speci-
fication and read those files into the Filename window.
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K. FUNCTION KEY MAP
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| PF1 | PF2 |
| | |
| Alone: Refresh Paths | Alone: To Drive A: |
| Shift: Copy | Shift: Rename |
| Ctrl : Sort by Name | Ctrl : Sort by Exten. |
| Alt : Block Copy | Alt : Block Rename |
| | |
|__________________________|__________________________|
| PF3 | PF4 |
| | |
| Alone: To Drive B: | Alone: To any drive |
| Shift: Delete | Shift: Type |
| Ctrl : Sort by Date | Ctrl : Sort by Time |
| Alt : Block Delete | Alt : Clear Marks |
| | |
|__________________________|__________________________|
| PF5 | PF6 |
| | |
| Alone: Add files | Alone: Remove files |
| Shift: Dump | Shift: 7/8 bit TYPEing |
| Ctrl : Sort by Size | Ctrl : Sort by Path |
| Alt : Mark a file | Alt : Unmark a file |
| | |
|__________________________|__________________________|
| PF7 | PF8 |
| | |
| Alone: ChDir | Alone: MkDir |
| Shift: Get Time | Shift: Set Time |
| Ctrl : Sort by Date/Time | Ctrl : Toggle Hidden |
| Alt : Export Full Path | Alt : Export Block/Line |
| | |
|__________________________|__________________________|
| PF9 | PF10 |
| | |
| Alone: RmDir | Alone: Toggle Verify |
| Shift: Get Date | Shift: Set Date |
| Ctrl : Toggle Read-Only | Ctrl : Toggle System |
| Alt : Set Export Delay | Alt : Cancel FileFriend+|
| | |
|__________________________|__________________________|
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FILES871.TXT
Disk No 871
Program Title: FANCY LABEL and FILEFRIEND version 1.10A
PC-SIG version 1
FANCY LABEL can save and retrieve a label and print as many copies as
you require. All the labels are saved into a data file on the drive of your
choice. For each line you may choose either normal, double width,
condensed, normal compressed, or double compressed. Each print style can
either be in italics or regular print mode. FANCY LABEL is designed to work
with single-feed fanfold labels. You can use either 3 1/2" X 15/16" labels,
on which you can print up to five lines, or 4" X 1 7/16" labels, on which
you can print up to 8 lines per label.
FILEFRIEND is a memory-resident program that manages your program
files. It can be popped up over any other program, and when exiting you
have the option of removing the program from memory. The FILEFRIEND
directory is capable of displaying files from up to 10 disks and
subdirectories. Files can be added or removed from the listed directory
according to your specifications. The directory can be sorted by name,
extension, date, time, size, or path. You can scroll through the directory
or tag files to copy, rename, delete, type, dump, or change file
attributes. All commands are quickly executed by the 10 function keys, and
the bottom line of the screen will show the options available to you. The
top line of the screen shows the free disk space, and you can view the
date/time and optionally change it. FILEFRIEND has command-line editing,
and can execute your five previous commands. A log of your 20 last commands
are shown on the right part of the screen.
Usage: File Management / Label Maker
System Requirements: 128K memeory, one disk drive and an EPSON or EPSON
compatible printer.
How to Start: Type: FFINST (press enter) for FILEFRIEND. Type FF (press
enter) for FANCY LABEL.
Suggested Registration: $10.00 for FANCY LABEL, $34.95 for FILEFRIEND.
File Descriptions:
-------- --- FANCY LABEL
FLABEL EXE Main program.
FLABEL DOC Documentation.
README 1ST How to get started.
LABEL CNF Data file.
DISK DOC File descriptions.
-------- --- FILE FRIEND
FFORDER FRM Order form.
FF_EVAL DOC Documentation.
READ ME How to get started.
FF COM Main program.
FFINST COM Installation program.
PC-SIG
1030D E Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1987 PC-SIG Inc.
FLABEL.DOC
FANCY LABEL -- Version 1.0 (c) 1987 David C. Simpson
FANCY LABEL is distributed through an innovative marketing
approach called "ShareWare". FANCY LABEL is not copy protected
and may be freely copy and shared in accordance with the license
printed below.
If you find FANCY LABEL to be convenient and useful to you a
donation of $10 would be very appreciated. Registration allows
us to keep you informed of updates and other changes.
License:
--------
Copyright (c) 1987 David Simpson, All Rights Reserved.
You are free to use, copy and distribute FANCY LABEL providing that:
NO FEE IS CHARGED FOR USE, COPYING OR DISTRIBUTION.
IT IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY.
Clubs and user groups may charge a nominal fee for
expenses and handling while distributing FANCY LABEL.
This program is provided AS IS without any warranty,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for
a particular purpose.
FANCY LABEL was developed for those folks that require special
labels for just about any reason. For example: labels for
diskettes, book reports, advertising labels on catalogues or even
freezer labels. Once set up you can save and retrieve a label and
print as many copies as you require. For each line you may choose
either normal(10 characters per inch), double width , condensed,
normal compressed (12 characters per inch) or double compressed in
italics or in regular print style.
PAGE -1-
FANCY LABEL is designed to work with single feed fanfold labels.
You can use either 3 1/2" X 15/16" labels on which you can print up
to five lines or 4" X 1 7/16" labels on which you can print up to 8
lines per label. FANCY LABEL was tested on an Epson FX100+ as well
as a Star 10X printer and should work with any Epson compatible.
The first time you run FANCY LABEL you will be asked which drive you
keep your data disk in and which drive your program disk is kept.
If you have a hard drive you will be asked for a path. You will not
be asked to do this again unless you remove the file "LABEL.CNF"
which is created at this time.
FANCY LABEL --- The Menu
The operation of FANCY LABEL is almost self-explanatory as you
start to work with the program. The menu lines consists of two
lines. The top line consists of the commands: GET; CLEAR; EDIT;
SAVE; PRINT; BIG; LITTLE; and QUIT. The top line also has the status
indicators for ITALICS and COMPRESSED (either ON or OFF).
The second command line will indicate 1st Line through either
5th or 8th line depending on the size of the label you are using.
You will be prompted at the bottom of the screen to choose an option
to do this press the 1st letter of your option choice:
GET : Retrieve a previously saved label. Either type in the name or
press 'D' and return which will give you the label directory
from which you can choose your label.
CLEAR : Erases the label you are currently working on. Be sure to
save before using this command.
EDIT : You will be asked to input the line you wish to edit. Make
your changes and save.
PRINT : You will be asked how many labels to print. Input quantity
and press return. Press return again when prompted if you
are ready.
SAVE : You will be asked to supply a label name (up to 8 characters)
All label files have a .LBL extension. Saved label files
can be retrieved with the GET command.
BIG : Choose this option if you want the 4" X 1 7/16" label.
LITTLE : Choose this option if you want the 3 1/2" X 15/16" label.
QUIT : Exit program.
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1st - 8th LINE : Indicates to the program that you wish to develop a
line of text on the indicated line.
When you press 1 through 8 you see the following prompt:
NORMAL, DOUBLE, CONDENSED TYPE, OTHER OR MENU <N/D/C/O/M>
Choose 'N' for Normal; 'D' for Double; 'C' for Condensed type.
Choosing 'O' allows you to toggle between the italic and compressed
on and off.
Once you have made your choice you will be asked to type in your
line of text. You will be prompted by a row of dots. These dots
indicate how long you can make your line. If you exceed the dots,
your line will be truncated so that it will fit on the label.
(The compressed mode allows for more characters per line if you run
into a space problem). You are also NOT allowed to use quotation
marks (") or commas(,) in your labels. I suggest using ' ' and ;.
This problem will be fixed in the next revision.
FUTURE REVISIONS:
Depending on how this version is received will depend on whether
or not future revisions are written. Many hours went into the
development of this program and your suggestions are welcome even
if you decide not to register. To those of you who find this a
useful and productive program and send a $10 contribution; will
receive a registration number which will entitle them to technical
support and notification of future upgrades.
THE FILES:
README.1ST -- Info File
FLABEL.EXE -- The main Program
FLABEL.DOC -- Your reading it.
LABEL.CNF -- Created when FLABEL.EXE is run the first time.
(May or may not appear on distribution disk.)
---------------------------------------------------------------------
| PLEASE RESISTER ME AS AN OWNER OF FANCY LABEL version 1.0 |
| ENCLOSED FIND MY CONTRIBUTION OF $10 |
| |
| NAME ........................................................... |
| |
| ADDRESS ........................................................ |
| |
| CITY ........................... STATE ......... ZIP ........... |
| |
| MAIL TO : DAVE SIMPSON |
| PO BOX 527 |
| CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110 |
| |
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GO.TXT
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║ <<<< Disk No 871 Fancy Label and FileFriend >>>> ║
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║ To copy the documentation for FANCY LABEL to your printer, type: ║
║ COPY FLABEL.DOC LPT1: (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To run FANCY LABEL, type: FLABEL (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To copy the documentation for FILEFRIEND to your printer, type: ║
║ COPY FF_EVAL.DOC LPT1: (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To run FILEFRIEND, type: FFINST (press enter) ║
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #0871
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
FFORDER FRM 2992 3-03-87 8:42a
FF_EVAL DOC 47782 3-02-87 8:24p
READ ME 2203 3-02-87 8:34p
FF COM 59766 3-03-87 10:57p
FFINST COM 18713 3-01-87 5:44p
-------- --- 5 12-01-87 3:26p
FLABEL EXE 101950 1-03-86 11:45a
FLABEL DOC 6699 1-04-86 1:33a
README 1ST 217 1-03-86 6:22a
LABEL CNF 4 1-03-86 6:24a
DISK DOC 311 1-03-86 10:04a
GO BAT 38 10-19-87 3:56p
GO TXT 1002 12-01-87 3:40p
FILES871 TXT 2453 12-03-87 8:34a
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