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Information about “ARGAFIND, ARGAMENU, AND ARGACOPY”
Three related programs to simplify life on the hard drive!
ARGA-FIND is welcome relief for hard disk owners who forget in which
directory, or sub-sub-subdirectory they left a needed file! A misplaced
file lost somewhere on a 20 MB hard disk is the modern day "needle in a
haystack"! Fortunately, this program does the searching for you and
displays the located filename, length, date, time, and path to get to
it. Since "wild-cards" are permitted, the full filename need not be
known. This version can search a maximum of 512 directories, with 512
files per directory.
ARGA-MENU makes it easy for you to bring order to your countless files
and programs on your hard disk by creating point-and-shoot menus. This
means you can automatically call up a program on any drive or directory,
without needing to know where it's located or defining its DOS path --
all with one key-stroke. When you exit one of these files or programs,
you are automatically returned to the menu. Menus are a great way of
limiting other users to specific programs or files in your system where
they can do no harm!
ARGA-MENU can hold up to 90 menu selections, organized as nine pages
with 10 entries on each page. Menus in different directories can be
"chained" to each other for greater flexibility. The program guides
you through installation and updating, with all menu entries made from
the menu, without using a text editor or wordprocessor.
ARGA-COPY is a DOS shell that lets you do the most common DOS operations
(copy, delete, etc.) with the direction cursor keys or a mouse. When
performing housekeeping chores on a hard disk, or even floppies -- such
as erasing no longer needed files, moving files from one directory to
another, etc. -- you will quickly appreciate not having to continuously
type in DOS commands and path names! A click or keystroke selects any
of eight of the most useful DOS commands, and three file sort functions.
ARGACOPY.DOC
ARGA-COPY
Version 1.0
DOS Utility for the IBM PC, XT, AT and Compatibles
Program and Manual Copyright (C) 1989.
All rights reserved.
RGA Inc.
9237 Coxboro Court,
Brentwood TN 37027.
STATEMENT OF LICENSE
This program is protected by United States Copyright Law.
Distribution of this software is expressedly prohibited, except as
authorised herein. Without written consent from the author, you are
granted a limited licence to make a single copy of this program for
trial use on a non-commercial basis, and, as a registered user,
licence to make archival copies for the sole purpose of protecting
yourself from loss. You may, in addition, share this program as
received with other users as long as no fees are charged. Arga-Copy
version 1.0 is distributed as User Supported Software, which requires
registration and payment if you decide to use the program on a regular
basis. The current registration fee is $15.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
RGA Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in this program at
any time, without prior notice, and without obligation to provide the
improved product to users or to notify users of the change.
Arga-Copy, version 1.0, is distributed "as-is", without warranty of
any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to,
the stated purpose of the program. The user assumes the entire risk
as to the quality and performance of the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Arga-Copy is a DOS "shell" which is designed to allow a user to
perform the most common DOS operations with the minimum number of
keystrokes. DOS functions and paths are selected using the direction
keys and a menu, or by use of a mouse. The menu contains eight of the
most useful DOS commands, and three file sort functions, as follows -
Sort by File Name
Sort by File Extension
Sort by File Date
Copy File(s)
Move File(s)
Erase File(s)
Rename a File
Display a File
Print a File
Make a Directory
Remove a Directory
The program also displays the directory "tree" of a selected drive,
the number of bytes available, and the number of files in a selected
directory.
This version can be used with a MAXIMUM of 23 drives, 256 directories,
and 384 files per directory.
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INSTALLATION AND USE
Arga-Copy requires no installation. It is run by typing "argacopy" at
the DOS prompt, followed by "ENTER".
Once installed, operation of the program is straightforward -
The program automatically determines the number of drives
installed, and displays these on the right of the screen.
The "UP", "DOWN" , "HOME", and "END" direction keys are used to
select the drive or the menu selection.
The "TAB" key switches the action of the direction keys between
the menu and the drives.
The selected menu action is initiated by the "ENTER" key.
If the selected drive contains directories, the first level of
these will be listed as a "tree" on the right of the screen. The
direction keys are again used to select the required directory.
Sub-directories are selected in the same manner, until the files
contained in the last selected directory level are displayed.
The "PAGE UP" and "PAGE DOWN" keys can be used to scroll the
screen if there are more than 23 directories or files.
A mouse may be used as an alternative input device, if installed.
Pressing the left mouse button selects the entry at the location
of the mouse cursor, either from the menu, or the
drive/directory/file listing. Releasing the mouse button with
the mouse cursor located on a file initiates the function
currently selected in the menu.
The mouse may also be used to "tab" between the menu or the
drive/directory/file list by locating the mouse cursor on the
"Change" command at the lower left of the screen, and pressing
the left mouse button.
The "ESC" key backs up through selected directories/files and
causes the program to terminate if pressed while the drives are
displayed. Alternatively, the mouse may be used to back up by
locating the mouse cursor on the "Exit" command and pressing the
left mouse button. The right mouse button functions in the same
way as the "ESC" key.
The following functions are provided -
Sort by Filename - If this menu entry is selected together with a
drive/directory containing files, the files are displayed sorted
by the filename.
Sort by File Extension - Sorts the files in the selected
drive/directory by the filename extensions.
Sort by Date - Sorts the files in the selected drive/directory by
the date at which the file was created or changed.
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Copy - Pressing return, or pressing and releasing the mouse
button with the mouse cursor on a file, initiates the copying of
the selected file. The program re-displays the drives and the
directory tree to allow selection of the destination
drive/directory. The copying of multiple files is also
possible. The files to be copied are selected in this case by
pressing the "+" key(s). This action "marks" the file to be
copied. Once all of the files to be copied have been selected,
pressing return initiates the selection of the destination
drive/directory. A file selected in error can be "unmarked" by
again pressing the "+" key(s) while the file is highlighted.
Move - Works the same as copy, but removes the file from the
source drive/directory. Files may be moved between drives as
well as directories. Again, multiple files may be moved at the
same time by using the "+" key(s) to "mark" the file.
Erase - Deletes the highlighted file, or the "marked" files, or
the file on which the mouse cursor is located when the left mouse
button is released. NOTE - THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE THE
FILE IS ERASED.
Rename - Displays the name of the selected file in an editing
window under the menu. The filename may be changed using the
"LEFT", "RIGHT", "HOME", "END", "INS", and "DEL" keys. Only
valid DOS filename characters are allowed. Pressing "ENTER"
terminates the edit and changes the filename. "ESC" terminates
the action without changing the filename.
Display - Clears the screen, and displays the contents of the
file. The "UP", "DOWN", "PGUP", and "PGDN" keys can be used to
move forwards and backwards through the file. The "ESC" key
terminates the file display, and returns to the program.
Print - Outputs the selected file to a printer connected to the
parallel port.
Make Directory - Creates a new directory or subdirectory on the
selected drive/directory. The new directory name is entered in
the editing window which appears under the menu. Pressing
"ENTER" terminates the edit and creates the new directory. The
"ESC" key terminates the actionwithout creating the directory.
Remove Directory - Removes the highlighted directory, or the
directory on which the mouse cursor is located when the left
mouse button is pressed and release. The directory must be empty
before it can be removed.
Page 3.
REGISTRATION AND COMMENTS.
Arga-Copy is distributed as user supported software. If you
intend to use the program on a regular basis you are requested to
register as a regular user at a cost of $15.00. Registration will
provide you with telephone support, notification of updates, and the
option of purchasing other programs released by RGA Inc. at a
discount. Customized versions of the program are also available.
Registration, payment, and user comments should be made to -
RGA INC.,
9237 COXBORO COURT,
BRENTWOOD, TN. 37027.
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ARGAFIND.DOC
ARGA-FIND
Version 1.0
Search Utility for the IBM PC, XT, AT and Compatibles
Program and Manual Copyright (C) 1989.
All rights reserved.
RGA Inc.
9237 Coxboro Court,
Brentwood TN 37027.
STATEMENT OF LICENSE
This program is protected by United States Copyright Law.
Distribution of this software is expressedly prohibited, except as
authorised herein. Without written consent from the author, you are
granted a limited licence to make a single copy of this program for
trial use on a non-commercial basis, and, as a registered user,
licence to make archival copies for the sole purpose of protecting
yourself from loss. You may, in addition, share this program as
received with other users as long as no fees are charged. Arga-Find
version 1.0 is distributed as User Supported Software, which requires
registration and payment if you decide to use the program on a regular
basis. The current registration fee is $15.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
RGA Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in this program at
any time, without prior notice, and without obligation to provide the
improved product to users or to notify users of the change.
Arga-Find, version 1.0, is distributed "as-is", without warranty of
any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to,
the stated purpose of the program. The user assumes the entire risk
as to the quality and performance of the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Arga-Find is a search utlity which is designed to allow a user to
locate any file on a selected disk. Since the use of "wild-cards" is
permitted the full file name does not need to be known. The program
displays the located filename, length, date, time, and the path name.
This version can be used to search a MAXIMUM of 512 directories,
containing 512 files per directory.
The program is designed for extreme simplicity of operation.
INSTALLATION AND USE
Arga-Find requires no installation. It is run by typing "argafind" at
the DOS prompt, followed by "ENTER".
Once installed, operation of the program is straightforward -
The program automatically determines the number of drives
installed.
The "UP" and "DOWN" direction keys are used to select the drive
to be searched. In the unlikely event that more than ten drives
are installed, the list of drives will scroll in the drive window.
The name of the file to be searched for is entered at the command
line.
The "END", "HOME", "INS", "DEL", and the "LEFT" and "RIGHT" keys
can be used to edit the entry.
Page 1.
The DOS "wild cards" can be used in the search file spcification.
("?" replaces any single unknown letter. "*" replaces any
string).
The search is started by pressing the "ENTER" key.
Once a file matching the search specification is located, the
program pauses and waits for any key to be pressed. Pressing any
key causes the program to search for the next matching file
specification.
The "ESC" key terminates the search, and is also used to exit the
program.
REGISTRATION AND COMMENTS.
Arga-Find is distributed as user supported software. If you
intend to use the program on a regular basis you are requested to
register as a regular user at a cost of $15.00. Registration will
provide you with telephone support, notification of updates, and the
option of purchasing other programs released by RGA Inc. at a
discount. Customized versions of the program are also available.
Registration, payment, and user comments should be made to -
RGA INC.,
9237 COXBORO COURT,
BRENTWOOD, TN. 37027.
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ARGAMENU.DOC
ARGA-MENU
Version 2.0
Menu Utility for the IBM PC, XT, AT and Compatibles
Program and Manual Copyright (C) 1987 - 1989.
All rights reserved.
RGA Inc.
9237 Coxboro Court,
Brentwood TN 37027.
STATEMENT OF LICENSE
This program is protected by United States Copyright Law. Distribution
of this software is expressedly prohibited, except as authorised
herein. Without written consent from the author, you are granted a
limited licence to make a single copy of this program for trial use on
a non-commercial basis, and, as a registered user, licence to make
archival copies for the sole purpose of protecting yourself from loss.
You may, in addition, share this program as received with other users
as long as no fees are charged. Arga-Menu version 2.0 is distributed as
User Supported Software, which requires registration and payment if you
decide to use the program on a regular basis. The current registration
fee is $15.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
RGA Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in this program at
any time, without prior notice, and without obligation to provide the
improved product to users or to notify users of the change.
Arga-Menu, version 2.0, is distributed "as-is", without warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the
stated purpose of the program. The user assumes the entire risk as to
the quality and performance of the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Arga-Menu is a menu utility which is designed to simplify user access to
application programs and DOS commands, particularly on systems which
use a hard disk. It may also be used on floppy disks subject to memory
capacity limitations.
Arga-Menu has the following advantages over similar programs -
o Capacity for up to 100 menu selections, organized as 10 pages
with 10 entries on each page. Version 2.0 allows selection
using the first character of the directory entry, the
direction keys and the "ENTER" key, or by using a mouse.
o Capability to access COM, EXE, BAT files and DOS commands.
o Simple installation and update, with all menu entries made
from the menu, without use of a text editor or word processor.
o Access to programs on any drive or directory.
o Simple selection of the number of menu pages in use, of
display colors, and the menu title.
o The ability to "chain" menus in different directories, for
even greater capacity, if required.
o The ability to enter a DOS command line without exiting the
menu.
Page 1.
INSTALLATION
Arga-Menu is installed by -
a) Copying the file ARGAMENU.EXE from the source disk to the
required directory on the hard disk (or to another floppy
disk).
b) Running the file ARGAMENU.EXE. (This will set-up two
additional files in the same directory, called,
respectively, MENU.LST and PICK.BAT. After setting-up the
files, the program will exit to DOS).
c) Running PICK.BAT.
Once the program has been installed in this manner, all future
accesses to Arga-Menu should be made through PICK.BAT.
Example -
a) To install ARGAMENU.EXE in the root directory of the hard disk,
(drive c:), from a floppy in drive a:, type -
copy a:argamenu.exe c:\
b) Change to the drive and directory containing ARGAMENU.EXE (if not
already there) by typing -
c:
c) Run ARGAMENU.EXE by typing -
argamenu
d) Type -
pick
Additionally, to run Arga-Menu automatically when the system is turned
on, add the word "PICK" to the end of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
MENU SET-UP AND USE.
Once installed, operation of the program is straightforward -
The "ESC" key causes the program to exit back to DOS.
The "PGUP/PGDN" keys cause the program to step forward/backward
through the pages in the menu. Alternatively, the program will
"page up" if the left mouse button is pressed and released while
the mouse cursor is positioned on the "Set" command in the
command line at the bottom of the menu.
A menu selection is made using the direction keys and the "ENTER"
key, or by selecting the first letter of the menu entry, or by
using a mouse to select the entry and pushing and releasing the
left mouse button.
Page 2.
To set-up new menu selections -
Select the required page using "PGUP" or "PGDN", or the mouse.
Pushing the "F3" key produces a command line at the bottom of the
menu. (Again, the mouse may be used to select the "Add" command
in the command line).
Type in the menu selection description and conclude with "ENTER".
(The "HOME", "END", "INS", and "DEL" keys can be used to edit
the entry).
Type in the drive, directory, and program name for the program to
be accessed (or the DOS command) and conclude with ENTER. (Any
legal DOS path can be specified. Specification of the drive and
directory is, of course, only required if different from the
drive and/or directory which contains the menu files).
NOTE: There are two "special" requirements for path entry -
a) If the program to be accessed is a batch file, the
FULL program name, including the BAT extension,
must be entered, and COMMAND.COM must be available
to the program.
b) If a pause is required prior to returning to the
menu after accessing, for example, a DOS command
such as DIR, the entry should be terminated with
a "/".
To erase an existing menu entry -
Select the entry with the direction keys, or by pressing the left
mouse button while the mouse cursor is on the entry, but releasing
it with the mouse cursor OFF the entry.
Press "ALT" and "F2" together, or position the mouse cursor on the
"Del" command in the command line and press and release the left
mouse button.
To change an existing menu entry -
Select the entry to change using the direction keys and then push
push the "F1" key, or push and release the left mouse button with
the mouse cursor on the "Mod" command.
Change the menu selection description as required and conclude
with "ENTER". ("END", "HOME", "INS", "DEL" and the cursor keys
can be used to edit the entry).
Change the drive, directory, and program name as required and
conclude with "ENTER".
To enter a DOS command -
Press the "F4" key, or select the "DOS" command on the command line.
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Enter the DOS command and terminate with "ENTER". The command can
be edited in the same way as the menu entry.
"ESC" terminates the action without performing the DOS command.
To change the number of accessible pages, or the colors of the text,
background, or highlights -
Press the "F5" key, or position the mouse cursor on the "Set"
command and press and release the left mouse button.
Use the cursor keys or the mouse to select the color, page,
or menu title selection to change.
Use the "F1" key to step through the available options for number
of pages, or colors. (Pushing the "F1" key while the "Menu Title"
entry is selected allows the title to be edited).
Press "ESC" to return to the menu pages.
REGISTRATION AND COMMENTS.
Arga-Menu is distributed as user supported software. If you intend to
use the program on a regular basis you are requested to register as a
regular user at a cost of $15.00. Registration will provide you with
telephone support, notification of updates, and the option of
purchasing other programs released by RGA Inc. at a discount.
Customized versions of this program are also available.
Registration, payment, and user comments should be made to -
RGA INC.,
9237 COXBORO COURT,
BRENTWOOD, TN. 37027.
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FILE1359.TXT
Disk No: 1359
Program Title: ARGAFIND, ARGAMENU & ARGACOPY
PC-SIG version: 1
Three related programs to simplify life on the hard drive!
ARGA-FIND is welcomed relief for hard disk owners who forget in which
directory, or sub-sub-subdirectory they left a needed file! A misplaced
file lost somewhere on a 20 meg hard disk is the modern day "needle in a
haystack!" Fortunately, this program does the searching for you and
displays the located filename, length, date, time, and the path to get
to it. Since the use of "wild-cards" is permitted, the full file name
does not need to be known. This version can be used to search a maximum
of 512 directories, containing 512 files per directory.
ARGA-MENU makes it easy for you to bring order to your countless files
and programs on your hard disk by creating point-and-shoot menus. This
means you, or others you allow to use the computer, will be able to
automatically call up a program on any drive or directory, without
needing to know where its located or defining its DOS path---all with
one key stroke. When you exit from one of these files or programs, you
are then automatically returned back to the menu. Menus are a great way
of limiting other users to specific programs or files in your system
where they can do no harm!
ARGA-MENU has a capacity for up to 90 menu selections, organized as 9
pages with 10 entries on each page. Menus in different directories can
be "chained" to each other for great flexibility. The program is guides
you in how to install and update, with all menu entries made from the
menu, without use of a text editor or word processor.
ARGA-COPY is a DOS "shell" which lets you perform the most common DOS
operations (copy, delete, etc.) using the direction curser keys or a
mouse. When performing housekeeping chores on a hard disk or even
floppies--such as erasing a number of no longer needed files, moving
files from one directory to another, etc.--you will quickly appreciate
not having to continuously type in DOS commands and path names! A click
or key stroke selects any of eight of the most useful DOS commands, and
three file sort functions.
Synopsis: Simplify life on the hard drive. Find lost files hidden in
subdirectories, menu about with a touch of a key and do housekeeping
chores, such as deleting numerous files, by mouse or curser.
Usage: DOS Utilities/File Finder/Menu/File Manager
Special Requirements: Mouse optional.
How to Start: Type GO (press enter).
Suggested Registration: $15.00 for each program.
File Descriptions:
ARGACOPY DOC Documentation.
ARGACOPY EXE Main program.
ARGAFIND DOC Documentation.
ARGAFIND EXE Main program.
ARGAMENU DOC Documentation.
ARGAMENU EXE Main program.
PC-SIG
1030D E Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale CA 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ <<<< Disk No: 1359 AgraMenu, ArgaCopy & AgraFind >>>> ║
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║ To start ARGA-MENU, type ARGAMENU (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To copy the documentation for ARGA-MENU to your printer, type ║
║ MENUDOC (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To start ARGA-FIND, type ARGAFIND (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To copy the documentation for ARGA-FIND to your printer, type ║
║ FINDDOC (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To start ARGA-COPY, type ARGACOPY (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To copy the documentation for ARGA-COPY to your printer, type ║
║ COPYDOC (press enter) ║
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ARGACOPY DOC 9156 2-18-89 8:23a
ARGACOPY EXE 63996 3-05-89 4:02p
ARGAFIND DOC 4503 2-18-89 10:44a
ARGAFIND EXE 38662 3-05-89 10:14a
ARGAMENU DOC 9106 2-18-89 12:53p
ARGAMENU EXE 55686 3-05-89 6:46p
COPYDOC BAT 148 4-27-89 10:18a
FILE1359 TXT 2886 4-28-89 8:33a
FINDDOC BAT 148 4-27-89 10:18a
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