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Information about “GETFILE AND MORE”
WISEDIR streamlines and updates the old DOS DIR command. It shows ALL
your files -- including system, hidden, and read-only files -- in ALL
your subdirectories.
Copy to the screen or print the file list of filenames with attributes,
file size, and date and time of creation. WISEDIR also tells you the
system date and time, and provides a summary of disk space available and
used. WISEDIR can be used on networks.
SETATTR makes it easy to set or change the attributes of your files.
With a single command, you can make a file normal, hidden, read only,
or a system file. SETATTR saves time by supporting wild cards and
directories. Change the attributes of entire blocks of files. It
displays the names and new or old attributes of changed files. A help
function is included. Networks are supported.
If you've ever experienced the frustration of looking for a rarely-used
file on a crowded disk, you will appreciate this utility. GETFILE will
immediately find a file on a disk drive, even if it is hidden!
Tell GETFILE the drive and filename and it will search all directories
and subdirectories until it is found... and then switch you to that
subdirectory! OK, so it's been a long time and you're not sure what the
filename is. GETFILE can deal with wildcards. Get as close as you can
to the vaguely remembered name and it will offer you a list of those
files that match your request, and the subdirectory path to find them.
GETFILE is especially useful for finding files on a hard disk.
Like to increase the amount of storage available on your floppy disks?
Format your disks with MAXI FORM and you can expand storage on your 360K
disks by one-sixth: you get 420K bytes free. On 1.2 Meg drives, you get
1.4 meg; on 720K 3.5 inch drives you get 800K; and on 1.44 Meg 3.5 inch
drives you get an incredible 1.6 Meg per disk! You also get 800K on a
normal 360K 5.25 inch disk in a 1.2 Meg drive.
It's as simple as putting a disk in a slot and typing MAXI A: (with a
few command line options, if you wish). The default "fast format"
method can create a 420K disk in under 40 seconds, while an optional
verify switch lets you check each track as it is formatted. MAXI
created disks are not bootable.
Forget the DOS backup command. Now there's COPYALL which backs up hard
disk files quicker and neater. COPYALL copies files in alphabetical
order. That means folks with messy hard disks can use it to bring
order to their files. Happily, it uses wild cards and shows the
name of each file as it's copied. COPYALL works on any file as long as
it is not larger than the diskette it is copied to.
FILEVIEWER -- a alternative to the hassle of DOS. If you still can't
find your magic DOS-decoder ring, try this file manager.
Every DOS command can be executed with a maximum of two keystrokes. Move
smoothly from file to file, directory to directory. Sort entire
directories for viewing on screen by name, extension, age, or size of
files. Tag files for mass copying and deleting. A thoughtful touch is
the confirmation prompt to protect against accidental deletion or
copying over existing files.
FILEVIEWER provides an execution menu that calls application programs
in two quick keystrokes. Flip between displaying 20 sorted files at a
time with size and date information, or 80 files at a time with only
the filenames.
COPYALL.DOC
' COPYALL Version 1.2 ----- Copyright 1988, Timothy J. O'Malley
COPYALL is a shareware program that can be used much like the DOS
COPY command and may be distributed and copied freely as long as both
files, COPYALL.EXE and COPYALL.DOC, are copied in their entirety and
without modification. This software is intended to be used on an "AS IS"
basis and the author assumes NO responsibility for the performance or
application of this software product or any damages arising from its use.
The user, therefore, must determine the suitability of this software for
his computer or application.
Here are three examples:
C>COPYALL C:\*.COM A: This copies all .COM files in the root
directory on drive C: to diskettes on drive A:
C>COPYALL PA* B: This copies all files starting with PA in
the current directory to diskettes on drive B:
C>COPYALL FILES A: If FILES is a subdirectory from the current
directory, it will copy all those files to A:
If FILES is the name of a file, then it
will copy it.
ADVANTAGES:
You can copy multiple files to several diskettes without using the
DOS BACKUP command (which doesn't allow you to see file names). The files
are copied in alphabetical order and all of an individual file resides on
only one diskette.
DISADVANTAGES:
Large files can't be copied if they exceed the size of the diskette.
COPYALL can't be used in a batch file and must have a drive destination
letter assigned. You can't use CON or PRN with it. Files with spaces
inside their names, like PAGE 1.TXT, aren't copied (just like DOS COPY).
FILE1503.TXT
Disk No: 1503
Disk Title: Getfile and More
PC-SIG Version: S1.1
Program Title: WiseDir
Author Version: 2.00
Author Registration: $15.00
Special Requirements: None.
WISEDIR streamlines and updates the old DOS DIR command. It shows ALL
your files -- including system, hidden, and read-only files -- in ALL
your subdirectories.
Copy to the screen or print the file list of filenames with attributes,
file size, and date and time of creation. WISEDIR also tells you the
system date and time, and provides a summary of disk space available and
used. WISEDIR can be used on networks.
Program Title: SetAttr
Author Version: 2.0
Author Registration: $15.00
Special Requirements: None.
SETATTR makes it easy to set or change the attributes of your files.
With a single command, you can make a file normal, hidden, read only,
or a system file. SETATTR saves time by supporting wild cards and
directories. Change the attributes of entire blocks of files. It
displays the names and new or old attributes of changed files. A help
function is included. Networks are supported.
Program Title: GetFile
Author Version: 2.00
Author Registration: $15.00
Special Requirements: None.
If you've ever experienced the frustration of looking for a rarely-used
file on a crowded disk, you will appreciate this utility. GETFILE will
immediately find a file on a disk drive, even if it is hidden!
Tell GETFILE the drive and filename and it will search all directories
and subdirectories until it is found...and then switch you to that
subdirectory! OK, so it's been a long time and you're not sure what the
filename is. GETFILE can deal with wildcards. Get as close as you can
to the vaguely remembered name and it will offer you a list of those
files that match your request, and the subdirectory path to find them.
GETFILE is especially useful for finding files on a hard disk.
Program Title: MAXI Form
Author Version: 1.6
Author Registration: $10.00 individuals; $100.00 corporate site license.
Special Requirements: DOS 3.2 or later.
Like to increase the amount of storage available on your floppy disks?
Format your disks with MAXI FORM and you can expand storage on your 360K
disks by one-sixth: you get 420K bytes free. On 1.2 Meg drives, you get
1.4 meg; on 720K 3.5 inch drives you get 800K; and on 1.44 Meg 3.5
inch drives you get an incredible 1.6 Meg per disk!
It's as simple as putting a disk in a slot and typing MAXI A: (with a
few command line options, if you wish). The default "fast format"
method can create a 420K disk in under 40 seconds, while an optional
verify switch lets you check each track as it is formatted. MAXI
created disks are not bootable.
Program Title: CopyAll
Author Version: 1.2
Author Registration: None.
Special Requirements: None.
Forget the DOS backup command. Now there's COPYALL which backs up hard
disk files quicker and neater. COPYALL copies files in alphabetical
order. That means folks with messy hard disks can use it to bring
order to their files. Happily, it uses wild cards and shows the
name of each file as its copied. COPYALL works on any file as long as
it is not larger than the diskette is copied too.
Program Title: FileViewer
Author Registration: $25.00
Special Requirements: None.
FILEVIEWER -- a alternative to the hassle of DOS. If you still can't
find your magic DOS-decoder ring, try this file manager.
Every DOS command can be executed with a maximum of two keystrokes.
Move smoothly from file to file, directory to directory. Sort entire
directories for viewing on screen by name, extension, age, or size of
files. Group files with the tagging option for mass copying and
deleting. A thoughtful touch is the confirmation prompt to protect
against accidental deletion or copying over existing files.
FILEVIEWER provides an execution menu that calls application programs in
two quick keystrokes. You can flip between displaying 20 sorted files
at a time with size and date information, or 80 files at a time with
only the filenames.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
GETFILE.DOC
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+ G E T F I L E +
+ +
+ User's Guide +
+ Version - 2.00 +
+ +
+ July 27, 1988 +
+ +
+ (C) Copyright 1988 - All Rights Reserved. +
+ +
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| Shareware |
| |
| We encourage you to freely copy and share unmodified|
| copies of this program with other people. If you |
| decide to use the program, support the Shareware |
| marketing concept by becoming a registered user. |
| Read the appendix for further details. |
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
THE USER-SUPPORTED CONCEPT
User-supported software is an experiment in distributing computer programs
based on the following beliefs:
1. That the value and utility of software is best assessed
by the user on his/her own system.
2. That the creation of personal computer software can and should be
supported by the computing community.
3. That copying of programs should be encouraged, rather than restricted.
Anyone may legally obtain an evaluation copy of the program from a friend or
computer club. After you have had a chance to use and evaluate the program in
your own environment, you are trusted to either forward a payment to Tarbex
Software or to discontinue use of the program.
If an "Evaluation notice" screen is displayed and you have to press a key to
continue each time you start the program, then you are using the Shareware
version and you are encouraged to register.
Free distribution of software and voluntary payment for its use eliminates
costs of advertising and copy protection schemes. Users obtain quality
software at greatly reduced costs. They can try it out before buying, and
do so at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home or office.
The best programs will survive, based solely on their quality and usefulness.
Program Licensing Agreement
YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING
GETFILE. USING GETFILE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE.
LICENSE
A limited license is granted to any user of the program to freely copy and
distribute the product on the following conditions:
You may:
- Use this program on any microcomputer on which this
program was designed to operate.
- Copy the program into any machine readable form for
backup purposes.
- Freely copy and share unmodified copies of this
program with your associates.
YOU MAY NOT:
- Sell the product for a fee and/or distribute the
product along with other products without express
written permission.
- Grant sublicense, leases, or other rights of the
software to others.
- Make verbal or media translations of the user's
manual.
- Modify or remove the Copyright notice from the
program, diskette or its manual.
- Modify the program, diskette or manual and/or merge
it into another program for any machine.
- "Rent" the product to others.
- Bundle and sell this product as part of another
more inclusive package.
- Club members who receive the program are informed
in writing of the user-supported concept and
encouraged to support it with their payments.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time
by destroying the diskette(s) containing the program. The license and the
rights thereof terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition
of this agreement. You agree further, upon termination, to destroy the
program together with any modifications and/or merged portions in any form.
Limited Warranty
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THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FAIRNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH
YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST
OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT WILL TARBEX SOFTWARE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING
ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM EVEN IF TARBEX
SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR ANY CLAIM BY
ANY OTHER PARTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Should you have any questions concerning this agreement, you may contact
Tarbex Software by writing to :
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
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AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT
IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US
WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR WRITTEN AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN,
AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF
THIS AGREEMENT.
SITE LICENSES AND BUNDLING ARRANGEMENTS:
Companies, schools, universities, government, and other organizations are
granted permission to copy the program with the documentation file for use
on other computers and at other locations in the company, so long as :
1. The program has been registered.
2. The full registration fee of $15 has been paid for each
and every system on which the program will be used.
Corporate site licences and bundling arrangements are available direct
from Tarbex Software.
Corporate licenses and volume discounts are available upon request.
Bundling arrangements can be used to distribute copies of this program in
order to promote some other product or service.
Note that neither of these activities are permitted under the limited
license granted to all users of this program without the expressed written
consent of Tarbex Software.
REGISTRATION
If you purchased a copy of this program directly from Tarbex Software in
your name, then your copy is already registered and you will receive all
the benefits of registration. You do not need to send the registration form.
If you received this program some other way then you need to register your
copy of the program. To register and to avail registration benefits, complete
the order/registration form and mail it to Tarbex Software with your check
of $15 to cover postage and handling and other benefits mentioned below.
As a registered user you will receive:
- The new version of this program. Some additional
features of which are:
- While using wild-cards the list is printed in the DOS Dir format.
- Pauses the output once the screen is full.
- Printed 2-3 pages of documentation in the DOS manual format
and size. Ready for you to insert in the DOS manual for further
reference.
- Limited telephone and written support.
- Evaluation copies of other programs from Tarbex
Software will be sent to you at no extra charge.
In addition, you will be supporting software distribution under the
shareware concept and will be contributing to the further development
of this and other shareware products.
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Mail To:
Tarbex Software
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Orange City, IA 51041
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GetFile
Written By Rahul Bhandari
Have you experienced the frustration of looking thru all those
never ending directories for a file which you needed immediately. You
were sure that its somewhere on that hard drive BUT WHERE in all those
Directories and subdirectories? And God help you if the file you were
looking for is a hidden one!
Well here is a program which will make finding any kind of file
just a matter of moments no matter if the file is Hidden or buried deep
down in the dense jungle of directories and subdirectories. All you have
to know is the drive in which your file might be. Incase you don't remember
the exact file name -- no problem use wild cards. GetFile will give you
a list of all the files in all the directories which match your wild cards.
You think GetFile will tell you -- Hey, this is where your file is now
get to work and start changing the drive and directories like most other
programs on the market do. Well GetFile will do more than that. It will
not only tell you where your file is but will also change the drive and
directories for the first complete filename that will match the one you
have supplied and that too just in moments! In case of wildcards it'll
give you the list of the files as mentioned above.
Do you think GetFile will be tough to work with? You can answer
this yourself after using it just once. Here are some of the commands:
GetFile [Drive:FileName] and Press <<ENTER>>
And belive it or not this is it! you don't have to give it any directories
just the drive and the file name. For filename you may use wild cards.
And what more, GetFile also works with networks.
If anytime you get stuck just type in "GetFile /H" and a help screen
will appear.
Pretty Nifty UH!
GO.TXT
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║ <<<< Disk No 1503 GETFILE & More >>>> ║
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║ To run the GETFILE program, type GETFILE (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To run the COPYALL program, type COPYALL (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To run the SETATTR program, type SETATTR (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To run the WISEDIR program, type WISEDIR (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To run the FILEVEIWER program, type FV (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To run the MAXI-FORM program, type MAXI (press enter) ║
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INFO.DOC
** Revised **
Disk Number: X6209
Program Name: MAXI Form version 1.54a
PC-SIG version: 1
Like to increase the amount of storage on your floppy disks?
MAXI Form does it for you in the blink of an eye! Format your
floppy disks with MAXI Form and you can expand storage on your
360k disks by one sixth: you get 420k bytes free. On 1.2 meg
drives, you get 1.4 meg; while on 720k 3.5 inch drives you get
800k and on 1.44 meg 3.5 inch drives you get an incredible 1.6
meg per disk! It's as simple as putting the disk in your drive
and typing MAXI A: (with a few command line options, if you
wish). The default 'fast format' method can create a 420k disk
in under 40 seconds, while an optional verify switch lets you
check each track as it is formatted. With verify on, the program
will even attempt to format a bad track several times before
reporting an error.
The MAXI created disks are not bootable and MAXI Form requires
DOS version 3.20 or later. The program includes a summary
instruction screen (obtained by typing MAXI with no command line
options) and a doc file. Full printed docs are available to
registered users.
MAXI Form is written by a member of the ASP (Association of
Shareware Professionals).
Usage: Expand floppy disk storage space
Special Requirements: DOS 3.20 or later
How to start: Type GO (press enter)
Registration fee: $10
MAXI.DOC
MAXI Form
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User Notes
(version 1.6)
90-May-29
Copyright (c) 1988, 89, 90
Herne Data Systems Ltd.
P.O. Box 250
Tiverton
Ontario CANADA N0G 2T0
voice or FAX (519)366-2732
If you are not yet a registered user of MAXI Form, please consider
becoming one. The cost is low (only $10.00 for individual users or
$100.00 for unlimited user corporate/institutional site licenses) and
the benefits are many.
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New Features of v1.6
====================
MAXI Form v1.6 has the following new features and improvements over
v1.54a:
- Supports formatting of 800k double density disks in 1.2 meg
drives.
- Improved version of SMAX to allow use of 800k DD disks in 1.2
meg drives, and activation/de-activation without having to re-
boot.
- Supports user adjustable number of cylinders to format.
- New address information for shareware registrations.
- Improved disk verify method that writes data to a track when
verifying it instead of just trying to read it.
- Updated documentation.
- Unlimited user corporate/institutional site licenses now
available.
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New Features of v1.54
=====================
MAXI Form v1.54 has the following new features and improvements over
v1.52:
- Supports formatting 420k disks in 1.2 meg drives.
- Improved error detection and handling routines.
- On screen display of type of disk being formatted. (This lets
you know how MAXI interpreted your command line switches).
- Automatically re-tries formatting a track up to 3 times before
reporting an error (with verify option on).
- Improved version of SMAX compatible with more hardware BIOS's.
- Automatically determines if you have correct DOS version (3.20
or later).
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The Fine Print
==============
This summary documentation package is provided solely for the benefit
of getting new users familiarized with the features of the MAXI Form
program. Complete printed documentation is provided to all registered
users along with notification of and discounts towards future updates.
MAXI Form is intended to format blank disks only. Because it will
destroy all existing data on a floppy disk, Herne Data Systems assumes
no liability for losses caused by misuse or abuse of this product.
This responsibility rests solely with the end user.
Please note that MAXI Form relies on quirks in the MS-DOS/PC-DOS
operating system and BIOS ROM's. Although it has been tested on a wide
variety of systems with DOS versions 3.2x and later, it cannot be
guaranteed to work with all systems, especially ones which have been
heavily customized and modified (including the installation of non-
standard disk drives and controller cards) by the user; nor can it be
guaranteed to work with future releases of MS/PC-DOS. (Some DOS
releases may require the use of the special device driver program
SMAX.COM (outlined later in the documentation) for reliable performance
with some hardware systems.)
This documentation assumes that the reader is reasonably familiar with
MS-DOS concepts and terminology and has a basic understanding of how to
use his/her computer.
NOTE:
====
MAXI Form is a copyrighted program written and produced by
Herne Data Systems Ltd. It is distributed through user groups
and bulletin board systems on the basis of 'user supported
software' or shareware. While the program and this summary
documentaion may be freely copied and distributed (provided
that the copyright notices are NOT REMOVED), each end user is
requested to register his or her copy with Herne Data Systems
Ltd. with a one time fee of $10.00 (in either US or CDN
funds, or the equivalent in any international currency).
Payment of the registration fee entitles the user to a copy
of the printed documentation package as well as technical
support. An unlimited user corporate/institutional site
license is available for $100.00.
Herne Data Systems Ltd., PO Box 250, Tiverton, ON, CANADA, N0G 2T0
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Introduction
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Are you tired of running out of space on your floppy disks?
How would you like to fit 420k on a 360k disk, 800k on a 720k
disk, 1.4 meg on a 1.2 meg disk, or an incredible 1.6 meg on
a 1.44 meg disk?
Sound impossible? Well not any more!! If you are using DOS version
3.2x or later, then the innovative new shareware program from Herne
Data Systems called MAXI Form is just the thing for you. Using MAXI
Form for all your floppy disk data storage needs is like getting an
extra one and a half disks FREE with every box of floppies that you
buy!!
NOTE: In most cases, NO SPECIAL SOFTWARE DRIVER PROGRAMS ARE
REQUIRED TO ACCESS THESE DISKS FROM DOS. However, in cases
where reliable standalone operation cannot be achieved (it is a
complex function of ROM BIOS details, DOS version and disk
controller characteristics), the simple device driver SMAX.COM
can be used to patch the BIOS code and provide resident
support.
MAXI Form is self documenting to the extent that it can be used by
experienced MS-DOS users. This summary documentation provides a full
description of how to access and use all of the features of the
program.
In order to use MAXI Form you will need a 100% IBM compatible computer
(PC, XT, AT, PS/2, Convertible, etc) with at least one 360k 5.25 inch,
1.2 meg 5.25 inch, 720k 3.5 inch or 1.44 meg 3.5 inch floppy drive.
The 1.44 meg drive can be used to format 800k 3.5 inch disks; and the
1.2 meg drive can also be used to format 420k disks or 800k 5-1/4
disks. (Please note that 420k disks formatted in 1.2meg drives may not
work on all 360k drives. This is due to a physical limitation of the
1.2 meg drives, i.e. the read/write head is only half the size as that
on a standard 360k drive.) External 5.25 inch drives for the PS/2 and
most laptops are also supported under the given versions of DOS.
With many BIOSes, you will need to use the TSR driver program SMAX.COM
to read and write MAXI style disks (especially 800k, 5-1/4 inch disks).
MAXI Form works with all standard display adaptors and monitors
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Starting Up MAXI Form
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MAXI Form relies on command line switches to specify its input
parameters. If you simply type in:
MAXI <-- (note: in this documentation the symbol <-- is
used to denote the "return" or "enter" key.)
you will be greeted by an extended sign on message which gives the
shareware registration details and a summary of the command line
options. The general syntax for the command line options is:
MAXI {drive:} [/3] [/H] [/L] [/8] [/T:xx] [/V] <--
Where:
{drive:} is either A: or B: corresponding to the physical disk
drive on which you wish to perform the formatting
operation. Use of other drive letters will result in an
error message. This parameter must be explicitly
included. MAXI Form will not assume a default value for
the drive.
/3 is used to denote a 3.5 inch (720 k or 1.44 meg) disk
drive. This will give an 800k disk or a 1.6 meg disk.
(An 800k disk will be assumed unless /H is also used in
a 1.44 meg drive).
/H is used to denote a high density (1.2 meg) AT type 5.25
inch or 1.44 meg PS/2 type disk drive. This will give a
1.4 meg disk or 1.6 meg, respectively. (For a 1.6 meg
disk, /H must be used in combination with the /3
switch.)
/L is used to denote a 420k disk in a 1.2 meg drive. This
should not be used in combination with the /3 or /H.
/8 is used to denote an 800k disk in a 1.2 meg drive. This
feature will format a normal double density 360k 5-1/4
inch disk to 800k when used in a 1.2 meg drive. In most
cases, it must be used with the 80 track option of SMAX.
/T:xx is used to specify the number of cylinders (xx) to
format. The defaults are 42 cylinders for 360k, 5-1/4
inch drives; 82 cylinders for 1.2 meg, 5-1/4 inch drives
and 80 cylinders for 3-1/2 inch drives. Changing this
parameter will maximize disk storage space for specific
hardware systems. (Some disk drives can handle more
cylinders than others.)
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/V is used to denote a "format with verify". With this
option, the sectors on each track are written with test
data just after the formatting to make sure that they
are OK. A message will be displayed during the
formatting cycle indicating if any tracks had detectable
errors. Note that cylinder 0 is always tested for
errors regardless of the setting of this switch. If
errors are found on track 0, the formatting operation is
aborted. /V will automatically re-try a format on a
track up to 3 times before reporting an error. A format
operation done without the verify option is considerably
faster than one done with the verify option.
The /3, /H, /L, /8, /T:xx and /V switches are optional. Spaces are not
required between multiple switches. If only the drive letter is
specified, then MAXI Form will default to a 420k disk with no verify.
If an invalid command line option is specified, an error message will
be displayed along with a summary of the valid options.
EXAMPLES:
MAXI B: /3/H/V will format a 1.6 meg disk in drive B:
(assuming the drive is a 1.44 meg, 3-1/2 inch
drive) with verify on.
MAXI A: /8/T:81 will format an 810k (81 cylinder), 5-1/4 inch
disk in drive A:, assuming drive A: is a 1.2
meg drive.
MAXI A: /L will format a 420k disk in drive A:, assuming
drive A: is a 1.2 meg drive.
MAXI B: will format a 420k disk in drive B:, assuming
drive B: is a 360k drive.
MAXI A: /H will format a 1.4 meg disk in drive A:,
assuming drive A: is a 1.2 meg drive.
Note: MAXI Form does not check to see what kind of drive is connected
as the specified device. This allows you the flexibility of,
for example, creating an 800k 5.25 inch disk in a 1.2 meg drive
or an 800k disk in a 1.44 meg drive. DO NOT SPECIFY AN 80
TRACK DISK TYPE FOR A 40 TRACK (360K 5.25 INCH) DRIVE. THIS
MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO PHYSICALLY JAM UP.
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The Formatting Cycle
--------------------
When it is ready to go, MAXI Form will prompt you to insert a disk into
the specified drive. It will display a message indicating the type of
disk to be formatted, and in which drive. At this point, you can
either insert the disk and press <-- to procede, or press the
<escape> key to abort and return to the DOS prompt.
As the disk is being formatted, the current cylinder and head being
processed is displayed, along with a indication of the approximate
percent completion. If the verify option was specified, indications of
the number of media errors detected and the current re-try attempt (if
re-tries are required on a given cylinder) are also given.
When the formatting cycle is complete (i.e the required number of
cylinders have been formatted, and the disk boot record data have been
written), you will be asked to enter a volume label of 1 to 11
characters. (This is similar to the DOS FORMAT program with the /V
option specified.) Type in the label, then press <--. If you do not
wish to label the disk, press <-- alone.
When the label has been written to the disk, MAXI Form will beep and
prompt you for formatting additional disks of the same type in the same
drive.
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Using SMAX.COM
--------------
While DOS versions 3.2x and later can automatically handle the
housekeeping required to access MAXI style extended capacity disks, the
BIOS and hardware on many systems will not. SMAX.COM is a memory
resident driver which is used to improve the compatibility of MAXI
extended capacity disks with some combinations of hardware and DOS. It
is not a true device driver in the conventional sense of DOS
terminology. Rather, it is a simple TSR (terminate but stay resident)
program which patches into the BIOS disk interrupt vector (interrupt
hex 13) and changes the EOT (end of track, or last sector in a track)
parameter to match the increased value of the MAXI extended capacity
disks when it detects a disk read or write operation.
* * * *
SMAX may be freely copied and distributed to your friends for
their PRIVATE, NON-COMMERCIAL use (so that they can read
files which you may send them on MAXI formatted disks)
provided that the copyright notice is not removed. Third
party software developers wishing to include SMAX with their
own commercial products require the prior written permission
of Herne Data Systems along with a runtime distribution
license.
* * * *
When to Use SMAX
To determine whether or not you need to use SMAX with your system
configuration, perform the following simple test.
- Install SMAX on a cold system boot.
- Format an extended capacity (420k/800k/1.4meg/1.6 meg) disk with
MAXI Form.
- Turn off SMAX or reboot your system without SMAX installed, then
try to copy a number of relatively long files (eg. over about 20k
bytes long each) to the new disk using the DOS COPY or XCOPY
command or equivalent.
If you get an error message (eg. 'general failure reading drive ...'
or 'sector not found') then you need to install SMAX to use the MAXI
formatted extended capacity disks.
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* * * *
If SMAX is required on your system, it should be installed
BEFORE using MAXI for formatting the extended capacity disks
and before reading or writing any previously formatted MAXI
disks. This is most easily done by inserting the required
line into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
* * * *
Installing SMAX
To install SMAX automatically on a cold boot, insert the following line
into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
SMAX <--
SMAX checks to see that you are using DOS 3.20 or later before
installing itself. Once installed, SMAX remains resident in your
computer's RAM and is active for all floppy drives on your system. The
resident portion of SMAX requires only 512 bytes of memory. SMAX also
accepts several command line options. These are:
SMAX 0 Turns off SMAX so that it remains hooked into the interrupt
13h chain, but does nothing. If SMAX is not resident, an
error message is displayed. Note that the '0' can be either
the letter o (uppercase or lowercase) or the numeral zero.
SMAX 1 Turns on SMAX that has been previously turned off with the 0
option. If SMAX is not resident, it is installed as for a
first time installation. Note that the '1' can be either the
letter i (uppercase or lowercase) or the numeral one.
SMAX 40 Turns off the 80 track double density mode for 1.2 meg drives
to allow them to access 360k/420k disks.
SMAX 80 Turns on the 80 track double density mode for 1.2 meg drives.
This allows 720k/800k 5-1/4 inch disks to be formatted and
used in 1.2 meg drives with normal 360k DD media. On most
systems, this feature is only supported for drives A: and B:
due to BIOS limitations. In addition, it will also remove
the ability for these drives to access 360k/420k disks.
SMAX R Re-installs a previously un-installed copy of SMAX. This
option re-hooks an existing copy of SMAX into the interrupt
13h chain without placing a new copy in memory. If SMAX is
not resident, it is installed as for a first time
installation.
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SMAX U Un-installs a previously installed copy of SMAX. This option
removes SMAX from the interrupt 13h chain, thus deactivating
it, but leaves the code resident in memory. If SMAX is not
resident or it is not the last link in the interrupt 13h
chain, an error message is displayed.
SMAX ? Checks the current status of SMAX in memory, if present.
If you attempt to install SMAX with no options specified (or with the ?
option) when it is already resident, a status message will be displayed
showing the currently active options. If you attempt to install SMAX
with a command line option not listed above, you will get an error
message.
SMAX options can be changed at any time after it is resident in memory
by running the appropriate command line. This will change the current
parameters for the copy of SMAX in memory and will not result in
another copy of SMAX being loaded into memory.
Disabling SMAX
SMAX will not normally interfere with the use of standard floppy DOS
disks and it is completely transparent to hard disks. Both regular
style DOS disks and MAXI extended capacity disks can be used
interchangeably and transparently on any floppy drive in your system by
most application software such as word processors, spreadsheets and
databases. However, it is recognized that some programs, such as those
which access the disk at the physical sector level or in an
unconventional manner (including some hard disk fast backup utilities
and some versions of the DOS FORMAT and DISKCOPY programs) do not work
correctly with SMAX installed. For such cases, SMAX can be
de-activated without re-booting the computer by using one of two
command line options as summarized above:
SMAX U <--
SMAX 0 <--
The U option will completely remove the SMAX code from the interrupt
13h chain and return everything to its previous state. The SMAX code
remains resident in memory and can be re-activated later using the R
command line option. The U option can only be used if SMAX is the last
link in the interrupt 13h chain. This condition is required in order
to be able to correctly re-establish the previous interrupt 13h chain.
If SMAX detects that it is not the last link, it will display an error
message telling you to use the 0 option instead.
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The 0 option will set a disabling flag within SMAX itself, without
actually removing the code from the interrupt 13h chain. SMAX can then
be re-activated using the 1 option when required. The 0 method is
required when SMAX is not the last link in the interrupt 13h chain,
since it does not disturb the existing chain.
If you wish to install another interrupt 13h handler after installing
SMAX, but wish to keep SMAX last in the chain, then the following
procedure can be used:
- Un-install SMAX with the U option. This releases SMAX from the
chain, but keeps it in memory, and lets the other TSR hook in.
- Install the other TSR.
- Re-install SMAX with the R option. This re-links SMAX to the end
of the interrupt chain.
80 Cylinder Double Density Mode
The 1.2 meg disk drives used in AT class machines are capable of
reading and writing 80 cylinders. Normally this feature is used only
in high density mode (1.2 meg or 1.4 meg). However, in order to do
this reliably, special (i.e. more expensive) high density (HD)
diskettes are required. Some BIOSes will let you format and use 80
cylinder double density (DD) 5-1/4 inch disks in 1.2 meg drives.
However, most will not. With the 80 option of SMAX, you can take
advantage of this to get up to 800k on a normal 360k double density
disk with any BIOS! This is done by recording the data at the same bit
density as normal 360k disks, but with twice the number of cylinders.
In terms of reliability, the disks are just as reliable as 360k disks
that have been formatted and used in 1.2 meg drives.
Of course, the 80 cylinder DD disks will NOT be usable in 360k drives,
but will be usable in the 80 cylinder DD, 5-1/4 inch drives used on
some non-standard MS-DOS systems. The 80 option is not required if
your BIOS normally supports reading and writing this disk type.
To activate the 80 cylinder mode of SMAX, use the command line:
SMAX 80 <--
(Because of limitations of BIOS flag storage areas, this feature is
limited to drives A: and B: only. On most systems this is adequate
because the standard AT type machine has only two drives with the 1.2
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meg drive as A:.) The 80 cylinder mode will not affect normal 80
cylinder disks (i.e. 3-1/2 inch and 1.2/1.4 meg 5-1/4 inch). However,
with the 80 cylinder mode activated, you will not normally be able to
access 360k/420k disks in the 1.2 meg drive. To de-activate the 80
cylinder mode, use the command line:
SMAX 40 <--
This will return the machine to normal 40 cylinder DD mode for 1.2 meg
drives.
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MAXI Form
^^^^^^^^^
User Notes
(version 1.6)
90-May-29
Copyright (c) 1988, 89, 90
Herne Data Systems Ltd.
P.O. Box 250
Tiverton
Ontario CANADA N0G 2T0
voice or FAX (519)366-2732
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New Features of v1.6
====================
MAXI Form v1.6 has the following new features and improvements over
v1.54a:
- Supports formatting of 800k double density disks in 1.2 meg
drives.
- Improved version of SMAX to allow use of 800k DD disks in 1.2
meg drives, and activation/de-activation without having to re-
boot.
- Supports user adjustable number of cylinders to format.
- New address information for shareware registrations.
- Improved disk verify method that writes data to a track when
verifying it instead of just trying to read it.
- Updated documentation.
- Unlimited user corporate/institutional site licenses now
available.
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New Features of v1.54
=====================
MAXI Form v1.54 has the following new features and improvements over
v1.52:
- Supports formatting 420k disks in 1.2 meg drives.
- Improved error detection and handling routines.
- On screen display of type of disk being formatted. (This lets
you know how MAXI interpreted your command line switches).
- Automatically re-tries formatting a track up to 3 times before
reporting an error (with verify option on).
- Improved version of SMAX compatible with more hardware BIOS's.
- Automatically determines if you have correct DOS version (3.20
or later).
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The Fine Print
==============
This summary documentation package is provided solely for the benefit
of getting new users familiarized with the features of the MAXI Form
program. Complete printed documentation is provided to all registered
users along with notification of and discounts towards future updates.
MAXI Form is intended to format blank disks only. Because it will
destroy all existing data on a floppy disk, Herne Data Systems assumes
no liability for losses caused by misuse or abuse of this product.
This responsibility rests solely with the end user.
Please note that MAXI Form relies on quirks in the MS-DOS/PC-DOS
operating system and BIOS ROM's. Although it has been tested on a wide
variety of systems with DOS versions 3.2x and later, it cannot be
guaranteed to work with all systems, especially ones which have been
heavily customized and modified (including the installation of non-
standard disk drives and controller cards) by the user; nor can it be
guaranteed to work with future releases of MS/PC-DOS. (Some DOS
releases may require the use of the special device driver program
SMAX.COM (outlined later in the documentation) for reliable performance
with some hardware systems.)
This documentation assumes that the reader is reasonably familiar with
MS-DOS concepts and terminology and has a basic understanding of how to
use his/her computer.
NOTE:
====
MAXI Form is a copyrighted program written and produced by
Herne Data Systems Ltd. It is distributed through user groups
and bulletin board systems on the basis of 'user supported
software' or shareware. While the program and this summary
documentaion may be freely copied and distributed (provided
that the copyright notices are NOT REMOVED), each end user is
requested to register his or her copy with Herne Data Systems
Ltd. with a one time fee of $10.00 (in either US or CDN
funds, or the equivalent in any international currency).
Payment of the registration fee entitles the user to a copy
of the printed documentation package as well as technical
support. An unlimited user corporate/institutional site
license is available for $100.00.
Herne Data Systems Ltd., PO Box 250, Tiverton, ON, CANADA, N0G 2T0
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Introduction
------------
Are you tired of running out of space on your floppy disks?
How would you like to fit 420k on a 360k disk, 800k on a 720k
disk, 1.4 meg on a 1.2 meg disk, or an incredible 1.6 meg on
a 1.44 meg disk?
Sound impossible? Well not any more!! If you are using DOS version
3.2x or later, then the innovative new shareware program from Herne
Data Systems called MAXI Form is just the thing for you. Using MAXI
Form for all your floppy disk data storage needs is like getting an
extra one and a half disks FREE with every box of floppies that you
buy!!
NOTE: In most cases, NO SPECIAL SOFTWARE DRIVER PROGRAMS ARE
REQUIRED TO ACCESS THESE DISKS FROM DOS. However, in cases
where reliable standalone operation cannot be achieved (it is a
complex function of ROM BIOS details, DOS version and disk
controller characteristics), the simple device driver SMAX.COM
can be used to patch the BIOS code and provide resident
support.
MAXI Form is self documenting to the extent that it can be used by
experienced MS-DOS users. This summary documentation provides a full
description of how to access and use all of the features of the
program.
In order to use MAXI Form you will need a 100% IBM compatible computer
(PC, XT, AT, PS/2, Convertible, etc) with at least one 360k 5.25 inch,
1.2 meg 5.25 inch, 720k 3.5 inch or 1.44 meg 3.5 inch floppy drive.
The 1.44 meg drive can be used to format 800k 3.5 inch disks; and the
1.2 meg drive can also be used to format 420k disks or 800k 5-1/4
disks. (Please note that 420k disks formatted in 1.2meg drives may not
work on all 360k drives. This is due to a physical limitation of the
1.2 meg drives, i.e. the read/write head is only half the size as that
on a standard 360k drive.) External 5.25 inch drives for the PS/2 and
most laptops are also supported under the given versions of DOS.
With many BIOSes, you will need to use the TSR driver program SMAX.COM
to read and write MAXI style disks (especially 800k, 5-1/4 inch disks).
MAXI Form works with all standard display adaptors and monitors
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Starting Up MAXI Form
---------------------
MAXI Form relies on command line switches to specify its input
parameters. If you simply type in:
MAXI <-- (note: in this documentation the symbol <-- is
used to denote the "return" or "enter" key.)
you will be greeted by an extended sign on message which gives the
shareware registration details and a summary of the command line
options. The general syntax for the command line options is:
MAXI {drive:} [/3] [/H] [/L] [/8] [/T:xx] [/V] <--
Where:
{drive:} is either A: or B: corresponding to the physical disk
drive on which you wish to perform the formatting
operation. Use of other drive letters will result in an
error message. This parameter must be explicitly
included. MAXI Form will not assume a default value for
the drive.
/3 is used to denote a 3.5 inch (720 k or 1.44 meg) disk
drive. This will give an 800k disk or a 1.6 meg disk.
(An 800k disk will be assumed unless /H is also used in
a 1.44 meg drive).
/H is used to denote a high density (1.2 meg) AT type 5.25
inch or 1.44 meg PS/2 type disk drive. This will give a
1.4 meg disk or 1.6 meg, respectively. (For a 1.6 meg
disk, /H must be used in combination with the /3
switch.)
/L is used to denote a 420k disk in a 1.2 meg drive. This
should not be used in combination with the /3 or /H.
/8 is used to denote an 800k disk in a 1.2 meg drive. This
feature will format a normal double density 360k 5-1/4
inch disk to 800k when used in a 1.2 meg drive. In most
cases, it must be used with the 80 track option of SMAX.
/T:xx is used to specify the number of cylinders (xx) to
format. The defaults are 42 cylinders for 360k, 5-1/4
inch drives; 82 cylinders for 1.2 meg, 5-1/4 inch drives
and 80 cylinders for 3-1/2 inch drives. Changing this
parameter will maximize disk storage space for specific
hardware systems. (Some disk drives can handle more
cylinders than others.)
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/V is used to denote a "format with verify". With this
option, the sectors on each track are written with test
data just after the formatting to make sure that they
are OK. A message will be displayed during the
formatting cycle indicating if any tracks had detectable
errors. Note that cylinder 0 is always tested for
errors regardless of the setting of this switch. If
errors are found on track 0, the formatting operation is
aborted. /V will automatically re-try a format on a
track up to 3 times before reporting an error. A format
operation done without the verify option is considerably
faster than one done with the verify option.
The /3, /H, /L, /8, /T:xx and /V switches are optional. Spaces are not
required between multiple switches. If only the drive letter is
specified, then MAXI Form will default to a 420k disk with no verify.
If an invalid command line option is specified, an error message will
be displayed along with a summary of the valid options.
EXAMPLES:
MAXI B: /3/H/V will format a 1.6 meg disk in drive B:
(assuming the drive is a 1.44 meg, 3-1/2 inch
drive) with verify on.
MAXI A: /8/T:81 will format an 810k (81 cylinder), 5-1/4 inch
disk in drive A:, assuming drive A: is a 1.2
meg drive.
MAXI A: /L will format a 420k disk in drive A:, assuming
drive A: is a 1.2 meg drive.
MAXI B: will format a 420k disk in drive B:, assuming
drive B: is a 360k drive.
MAXI A: /H will format a 1.4 meg disk in drive A:,
assuming drive A: is a 1.2 meg drive.
Note: MAXI Form does not check to see what kind of drive is connected
as the specified device. This allows you the flexibility of,
for example, creating an 800k 5.25 inch disk in a 1.2 meg drive
or an 800k disk in a 1.44 meg drive. DO NOT SPECIFY AN 80
TRACK DISK TYPE FOR A 40 TRACK (360K 5.25 INCH) DRIVE. THIS
MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO PHYSICALLY JAM UP.
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The Formatting Cycle
--------------------
When it is ready to go, MAXI Form will prompt you to insert a disk into
the specified drive. It will display a message indicating the type of
disk to be formatted, and in which drive. At this point, you can
either insert the disk and press <-- to procede, or press the
<escape> key to abort and return to the DOS prompt.
As the disk is being formatted, the current cylinder and head being
processed is displayed, along with a indication of the approximate
percent completion. If the verify option was specified, indications of
the number of media errors detected and the current re-try attempt (if
re-tries are required on a given cylinder) are also given.
When the formatting cycle is complete (i.e the required number of
cylinders have been formatted, and the disk boot record data have been
written), you will be asked to enter a volume label of 1 to 11
characters. (This is similar to the DOS FORMAT program with the /V
option specified.) Type in the label, then press <--. If you do not
wish to label the disk, press <-- alone.
When the label has been written to the disk, MAXI Form will beep and
prompt you for formatting additional disks of the same type in the same
drive.
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Using SMAX.COM
--------------
While DOS versions 3.2x and later can automatically handle the
housekeeping required to access MAXI style extended capacity disks, the
BIOS and hardware on many systems will not. SMAX.COM is a memory
resident driver which is used to improve the compatibility of MAXI
extended capacity disks with some combinations of hardware and DOS. It
is not a true device driver in the conventional sense of DOS
terminology. Rather, it is a simple TSR (terminate but stay resident)
program which patches into the BIOS disk interrupt vector (interrupt
hex 13) and changes the EOT (end of track, or last sector in a track)
parameter to match the increased value of the MAXI extended capacity
disks when it detects a disk read or write operation.
* * * *
SMAX may be freely copied and distributed to your friends for
their PRIVATE, NON-COMMERCIAL use (so that they can read
files which you may send them on MAXI formatted disks)
provided that the copyright notice is not removed. Third
party software developers wishing to include SMAX with their
own commercial products require the prior written permission
of Herne Data Systems along with a runtime distribution
license.
* * * *
When to Use SMAX
To determine whether or not you need to use SMAX with your system
configuration, perform the following simple test.
- Install SMAX on a cold system boot.
- Format an extended capacity (420k/800k/1.4meg/1.6 meg) disk with
MAXI Form.
- Turn off SMAX or reboot your system without SMAX installed, then
try to copy a number of relatively long files (eg. over about 20k
bytes long each) to the new disk using the DOS COPY or XCOPY
command or equivalent.
If you get an error message (eg. 'general failure reading drive ...'
or 'sector not found') then you need to install SMAX to use the MAXI
formatted extended capacity disks.
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* * * *
If SMAX is required on your system, it should be installed
BEFORE using MAXI for formatting the extended capacity disks
and before reading or writing any previously formatted MAXI
disks. This is most easily done by inserting the required
line into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
* * * *
Installing SMAX
To install SMAX automatically on a cold boot, insert the following line
into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
SMAX <--
SMAX checks to see that you are using DOS 3.20 or later before
installing itself. Once installed, SMAX remains resident in your
computer's RAM and is active for all floppy drives on your system. The
resident portion of SMAX requires only 512 bytes of memory. SMAX also
accepts several command line options. These are:
SMAX 0 Turns off SMAX so that it remains hooked into the interrupt
13h chain, but does nothing. If SMAX is not resident, an
error message is displayed. Note that the '0' can be either
the letter o (uppercase or lowercase) or the numeral zero.
SMAX 1 Turns on SMAX that has been previously turned off with the 0
option. If SMAX is not resident, it is installed as for a
first time installation. Note that the '1' can be either the
letter i (uppercase or lowercase) or the numeral one.
SMAX 40 Turns off the 80 track double density mode for 1.2 meg drives
to allow them to access 360k/420k disks.
SMAX 80 Turns on the 80 track double density mode for 1.2 meg drives.
This allows 720k/800k 5-1/4 inch disks to be formatted and
used in 1.2 meg drives with normal 360k DD media. On most
systems, this feature is only supported for drives A: and B:
due to BIOS limitations. In addition, it will also remove
the ability for these drives to access 360k/420k disks.
SMAX R Re-installs a previously un-installed copy of SMAX. This
option re-hooks an existing copy of SMAX into the interrupt
13h chain without placing a new copy in memory. If SMAX is
not resident, it is installed as for a first time
installation.
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SMAX U Un-installs a previously installed copy of SMAX. This option
removes SMAX from the interrupt 13h chain, thus deactivating
it, but leaves the code resident in memory. If SMAX is not
resident or it is not the last link in the interrupt 13h
chain, an error message is displayed.
SMAX ? Checks the current status of SMAX in memory, if present.
If you attempt to install SMAX with no options specified (or with the ?
option) when it is already resident, a status message will be displayed
showing the currently active options. If you attempt to install SMAX
with a command line option not listed above, you will get an error
message.
SMAX options can be changed at any time after it is resident in memory
by running the appropriate command line. This will change the current
parameters for the copy of SMAX in memory and will not result in
another copy of SMAX being loaded into memory.
Disabling SMAX
SMAX will not normally interfere with the use of standard floppy DOS
disks and it is completely transparent to hard disks. Both regular
style DOS disks and MAXI extended capacity disks can be used
interchangeably and transparently on any floppy drive in your system by
most application software such as word processors, spreadsheets and
databases. However, it is recognized that some programs, such as those
which access the disk at the physical sector level or in an
unconventional manner (including some hard disk fast backup utilities
and some versions of the DOS FORMAT and DISKCOPY programs) do not work
correctly with SMAX installed. For such cases, SMAX can be
de-activated without re-booting the computer by using one of two
command line options as summarized above:
SMAX U <--
SMAX 0 <--
The U option will completely remove the SMAX code from the interrupt
13h chain and return everything to its previous state. The SMAX code
remains resident in memory and can be re-activated later using the R
command line option. The U option can only be used if SMAX is the last
link in the interrupt 13h chain. This condition is required in order
to be able to correctly re-establish the previous interrupt 13h chain.
If SMAX detects that it is not the last link, it will display an error
message telling you to use the 0 option instead.
11
MAXI Form User Notes
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
The 0 option will set a disabling flag within SMAX itself, without
actually removing the code from the interrupt 13h chain. SMAX can then
be re-activated using the 1 option when required. The 0 method is
required when SMAX is not the last link in the interrupt 13h chain,
since it does not disturb the existing chain.
If you wish to install another interrupt 13h handler after installing
SMAX, but wish to keep SMAX last in the chain, then the following
procedure can be used:
- Un-install SMAX with the U option. This releases SMAX from the
chain, but keeps it in memory, and lets the other TSR hook in.
- Install the other TSR.
- Re-install SMAX with the R option. This re-links SMAX to the end
of the interrupt chain.
80 Cylinder Double Density Mode
The 1.2 meg disk drives used in AT class machines are capable of
reading and writing 80 cylinders. Normally this feature is used only
in high density mode (1.2 meg or 1.4 meg). However, in order to do
this reliably, special (i.e. more expensive) high density (HD)
diskettes are required. Some BIOSes will let you format and use 80
cylinder double density (DD) 5-1/4 inch disks in 1.2 meg drives.
However, most will not. With the 80 option of SMAX, you can take
advantage of this to get up to 800k on a normal 360k double density
disk with any BIOS! This is done by recording the data at the same bit
density as normal 360k disks, but with twice the number of cylinders.
In terms of reliability, the disks are just as reliable as 360k disks
that have been formatted and used in 1.2 meg drives.
Of course, the 80 cylinder DD disks will NOT be usable in 360k drives,
but will be usable in the 80 cylinder DD, 5-1/4 inch drives used on
some non-standard MS-DOS systems. The 80 option is not required if
your BIOS normally supports reading and writing this disk type.
To activate the 80 cylinder mode of SMAX, use the command line:
SMAX 80 <--
(Because of limitations of BIOS flag storage areas, this feature is
limited to drives A: and B: only. On most systems this is adequate
because the standard AT type machine has only two drives with the 1.2
12
MAXI Form User Notes
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
meg drive as A:.) The 80 cylinder mode will not affect normal 80
cylinder disks (i.e. 3-1/2 inch and 1.2/1.4 meg 5-1/4 inch). However,
with the 80 cylinder mode activated, you will not normally be able to
access 360k/420k disks in the 1.2 meg drive. To de-activate the 80
cylinder mode, use the command line:
SMAX 40 <--
This will return the machine to normal 40 cylinder DD mode for 1.2 meg
drives.
13
MAXI Form User Notes
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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14
SETATTR.DOC
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ S E T A T T R +
+ +
+ User's Guide +
+ Version - 2.00 +
+ +
+ July 27, 1988 +
+ +
+ (C) Copyright 1988 - All Rights Reserved. +
+ +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
| Shareware |
| |
| We encourage you to freely copy and share unmodified |
| copies of this program with other people. If you |
| decide to use the program, support the Shareware |
| marketing concept by becoming a registered user. |
| Read the appendix for further details. |
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
THE USER-SUPPORTED CONCEPT
User-supported software is an experiment in distributing computer programs
based on the following beliefs:
1. That the value and utility of software is best assessed
by the user on his/her own system.
2. That the creation of personal computer software can and should be
supported by the computing community.
3. That copying of programs should be encouraged, rather than restricted.
Anyone may legally obtain an evaluation copy of the program from a friend or
computer club. After you have had a chance to use and evaluate the program in
your own environment, you are trusted to either forward a payment to Tarbex
Software or to discontinue use of the program.
If an "Evaluation notice" screen is displayed and you have to press a key to
continue each time you start the program, then you are using the Shareware
version.
Free distribution of software and voluntary payment for its use eliminates
costs of advertising and copy protection schemes. Users obtain quality
software at greatly reduced costs. They can try it out before buying, and
do so at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home or office.
The best programs will survive, based solely on their quality and usefulness.
Program Licensing Agreement
YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING
SETATTR PROGRAM. USING THIS PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE.
LICENSE
A limited license is granted to any user of the program to freely copy and
distribute the product on the following conditions:
You may:
- Use the program on any microcomputer on which this
program was designed to operate.
- Copy the program into any machine readable form for
backup purposes.
- Freely copy and share unmodified copies of the
program with your associates.
YOU MAY NOT:
- Sell this program for a fee and/or distribute the
program along with other products without express
written permission.
- Grant sublicense, leases, or other rights of the
software to others.
- Make verbal or media translations of the user's
manual.
- Modify or remove the Copyright notice from the
program, diskette or its manual.
- Modify the program, diskette or manual and/or merge
it into another program for any machine.
- "Rent" the product to others.
- Bundle and sell this product as part of another
more inclusive package.
- Club members who receive the program are informed
in writing of the user-supported concept and
encouraged to support it with their payments.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time
by destroying the diskette(s) containing the program. The license and the
rights thereof terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition
of this agreement. You agree further, upon termination, to destroy the
program together with any modifications and/or merged portions in any form.
Limited Warranty
----------------
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FAIRNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH
YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST
OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT WILL TARBEX SOFTWARE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING
ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM EVEN IF TARBEX
SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR ANY CLAIM BY
ANY OTHER PARTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Should you have any questions concerning this agreement, you may contact
Tarbex Software by writing to :
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT AND
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT
IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US
WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR WRITTEN AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN,
AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF
THIS AGREEMENT.
SITE LICENSES AND BUNDLING ARRANGEMENTS:
Companies, schools, universities, government, and other organizations are
granted permission to copy the program with the documentation file for use
on other computers and at other locations in the company, so long as :
1. The program has been registered.
2. The full registration fee of $15 has been paid for each
and every system on which the program will be used.
Corporate site licences and bundling arrangements are available direct
from Tarbex Software.
Corporate licenses and volume discounts are available upon request.
Bundling arrangements can be used to distribute copies of this program in
order to promote some other product or service.
Note that neither of these activities are permitted under the limited
license granted to all users of this program without the expressed written
consent of Tarbex Software.
REGISTRATION
If you purchased a copy of this program directly from Tarbex Software in
your name, then your copy is already registered and you will receive all
the benefits of registration. You do not need to send the registration form.
If you received this program some other way then you need to register your
copy of the program. To register and to avail registration benefits, complete
the order/registration form and mail it to Tarbex Software with your check
of $15 to cover postage and handling and other benefits mentioned below.
As a registered user you will receive:
- The new version of this program. Some additional
features of which are:
- Will let you change attributes of all file's on a drive.
Without you having to change the directories!
- Printed 2-3 pages of documentation in the DOS manual format
and size. Ready for you to insert in the DOS manual for further
reference.
- Limited telephone and written support.
- Evaluation copies of other programs from Tarbex
Software will be sent to you at no extra charge.
In addition, you will be supporting software distribution under the
shareware concept and will be contributing to the further development
of this and other shareware products.
ORDER/REGISTRATION FORM
Mail To:
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
_____________________________________________________________
PRICE PRICE
PRODUCT QTY EACH EXTENDED
_____________________________________________________________
SetAttr ___ X $15.00 = $__________
TOTAL $__________
Name:_______________________________ Phone:__________________
Company:_____________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
City/State:__________________________________________________
Zip:____________________
Where did you learn about this program or where did you first obtain
a copy of this program?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
* Foreign orders must be paid in US$ with a check drawn on a US bank
or through the US branch of a foreign bank,or through an international
money order.
SetAttr
Written By Rahul Bhandari
This is a powerful and easy to use utility program to help you set the
attributes of your files. One of the major advantage of SetAttr is that
it supports wild cards and directories. Thus saving you a lot of time and
hassle. SetAttr will also display the name of the files its changing the
attributes of, along with what its changing them to. After its done it'll
tell you the number of files the attributes of which it has changed.
SetAttr has been written so that it can be used on NetWorks. By using
SetAttr you can change the attributes of any/all files even if they are
hidden, ReadOnly, System File or combination of any/All of these attributes.
To use SetAttr here are some commands:
SetAttr [Drive:\Directory\FileName] [/][Choice of Attributes] <<ENTER>>
Your options of changing the attributes are:
N :For making the file NORMAL.
H :For making the file HIDDEN.
S:For making the file a System File.
R :For making the file ReadOnly.
You may use any or all of the above mentioned options at the same time.
If you need help just type SetAttr /H and press <<ENTER>> and a help
screen will appear.
Lets look at an example -- lets suppose we want to alter the
attributes of all the files with extension TXT in the directory named
Letters in drive "C" to be Normal, Hidden and ReadOnly all you have to
do is type :
SetAttr C:\Letters\*.TXT /NHR Press <<ENTER>>
SetAttr will do the rest for you.
WISEDIR.DOC
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ W I S E D I R +
+ +
+ User's Guide +
+ Version - 2.00 +
+ +
+ July 27, 1988 +
+ +
+ (C) Copyright 1988 - All Rights Reserved. +
+ +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
| Shareware |
| |
| We encourage you to freely copy and share unmodified|
| copies of this program with other people. If you |
| decide to use the program, support the Shareware |
| marketing concept by becoming a registered user. |
| Read the appendix for further details. |
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
THE USER-SUPPORTED CONCEPT
User-supported software is an experiment in distributing computer programs
based on the following beliefs:
1. That the value and utility of software is best assessed
by the user on his/her own system.
2. That the creation of personal computer software can and should be
supported by the computing community.
3. That copying of programs should be encouraged, rather than restricted.
Anyone may legally obtain an evaluation copy of the program from a friend or
computer club. After you have had a chance to use and evaluate the program in
your own environment, you are trusted to either forward a payment to Tarbex
Software or to discontinue use of the program.
If an "Evaluation notice" screen is displayed and you have to press a key to
continue each time you start the program, then you are using the Shareware
version.
Free distribution of software and voluntary payment for its use eliminates
costs of advertising and copy protection schemes. Users obtain quality
software at greatly reduced costs. They can try it out before buying, and
do so at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home or office.
The best programs will survive, based solely on their quality and usefulness.
Program Licensing Agreement
YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING
WiseDir PROGRAM. USING THIS PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE.
LICENSE
A limited license is granted to any user of the program to freely copy and
distribute the product on the following conditions:
You may:
- Use the program on any microcomputer on which this
program was designed to operate.
- Copy the program into any machine readable form for
backup purposes.
- Freely copy and share unmodified copies of the
program with your associates.
YOU MAY NOT:
- Sell the product for a fee and/or distribute the
product along with other products without express
written permission.
- Grant sublicense, leases, or other rights of the
software to others.
- Make verbal or media translations of the user's
manual.
- Modify or remove the Copyright notice from the
program, diskette or its manual.
- Modify the program, diskette or manual and/or merge
it into another program for any machine.
- "Rent" the product to others.
- Bundle and sell this product as part of another
more inclusive package.
- Club members who receive the program are informed
in writing of the user-supported concept and
encouraged to support it with their payments.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time
by destroying the diskette(s) containing the program. The license and the
rights thereof terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition
of this agreement. You agree further, upon termination, to destroy the
program together with any modifications and/or merged portions in any form.
Limited Warranty
----------------
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FAIRNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH
YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST
OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT WILL TARBEX SOFTWARE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING
ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM EVEN IF TARBEX
SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR ANY CLAIM BY
ANY OTHER PARTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Should you have any questions concerning this agreement, you may contact
Tarbex Software by writing to :
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT AND
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT
IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US
WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR WRITTEN AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN,
AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF
THIS AGREEMENT.
SITE LICENSES AND BUNDLING ARRANGEMENTS:
Companies, schools, universities, government, and other organizations are
granted permission to copy the program with the documentation file for use
on other computers and at other locations in the company, so long as :
1. The program has been registered.
2. The full registration fee of $15 has been paid for each
and every system on which the program will be used.
Corporate site licences and bundling arrangements are available direct
from Tarbex Software.
Corporate licenses and volume discounts are available upon request.
Bundling arrangements can be used to distribute copies of this program in
order to promote some other product or service.
Note that neither of these activities are permitted under the limited
license granted to all users of this program without the expressed written
consent of Tarbex Software.
REGISTRATION
If you purchased a copy of this program directly from Tarbex Software in
your name, then your copy is already registered and you will receive all
the benefits of registration. You do not need to send the registration form.
If you received this program some other way then you need to register your
copy of the program. To register and to avail registration benefits, complete
the order/registration form and mail it to Tarbex Software with your check
of $15 to cover postage and handling and other benefits mentioned below.
As a registered user you will receive:
- The new version of this program. Some additional
features of which are:
- Prints out a sorted list of the files.
- Pauses the output once the screen is full.
- Printed 2-3 pages of documentation in the DOS manual format
and size. Ready for you to insert in the DOS manual for further
reference.
- Limited telephone and written support.
- Evaluation copies of other programs from Tarbex
Software will be sent to you at no extra charge.
In addition, you will be supporting software distribution under the
shareware concept and will be contributing to the further development
of this and other shareware products.
ORDER/REGISTRATION FORM
Mail To:
Tarbex Software
523 Albany Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
_____________________________________________________________
PRICE PRICE
PRODUCT QTY EACH EXTENDED
_____________________________________________________________
WiseDir ___ X $15.00 = $__________
TOTAL $__________
Name:_______________________________ Phone:__________________
Company:_____________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
City/State:__________________________________________________
Zip:____________________
Where did you learn about this program or where did you first obtain
a copy of this program?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
* Foreign orders must be paid in US$ with a check drawn on a US bank
or through the US branch of a foreign bank,or through an international
money order.
WiseDir
Written By Rahul Bhandari
This is a powerful and easy to use utility program to help you maintain
your complex directories.
Some of the outstanding features of this program are:
- Works just like the DOS Dir command.
- Alike DOS Dir command WiseDir will give you a list of ALL the files
in ALL the Directories and their Subdirectories and so on until
ALL the files in ALL the directories have been listed.
- No file can fool WiseDir even if its a System File, Hidden,
ReadOnly or a combination of all these.
- WiseDir will give you the file attributes along with the filename,
the date & time the file was created and its size.
- As in DOS Dir command you can do a directory wrap by using Dir/W,
you can do the same with WiseDir. The difference again will be
that ALL the files will be listed, in a format of three columns,
with the file attributes alongside.
- WiseDir will put your computer's Time and Date on the top of the
list, so that you know when you made the list.
- At the end of the list WiseDir will give a brief summery of the
DiskSpace. It will tell you how much Free Space you have, how much
Space you have used and what is the total space you have.
- Since you'd rather have this list printed out, you may just tell
WiseDir and it'll print it out for you, provided you printer is all
set to go.
- Will work on the NetWorks.
The new version of WiseDir which you'll receive when you register will have
more additional feature such as -- Letting you use WildCards, Printing out
a Sorted Directory and many more.
Following are the commands that you may use with this version of WiseDir:
"WiseDir [/Options] [Drive to get the listing of]" <<RETURN>>
You have the following options:
/W : For wrapping the directory.
/P : For Printing the directory on the printer
If you leave out the Drive option, you'll get the directory of the drive you're
running WiseDir from, but you may specify the drive and WiseDir will give
you the listing of that drive.
If anywhere you get stuck or forget these commands, just type WiseDir /H
and a help screen will appear.
Let's look at an example -- suppose we want a directory listing of
Drive "C". We want it wrapped and also a hard copy of it. So all we
do is at the prompt type :
WiseDir /W /P C and press <<ENTER>>
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1503
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
MAXI EXE 45709 6-03-90 6:16p
SMAX COM 2416 5-07-90 7:05p
MAXI16 ZIP 54747 6-05-90 6:22p
MAXI DOC 31932 6-03-90 6:44p
GO BAT 38 7-14-89 8:01a
GO TXT 1156 8-01-89 4:26p
COPYALL DOC 1777 8-10-88 10:37p
COPYALL EXE 38303 8-10-88 10:20p
FILE1503 TXT 7179 7-10-90 2:14p
FV COM 10620 11-17-88 11:07a
FV DOC 31451 11-17-88 11:14a
GETFILE DOC 11348 8-07-88 10:59a
GETFILE EXE 13152 8-10-88 2:06p
INFO DOC 1465 5-16-89 8:20a
READ-ME 149 9-13-88 3:25p
SETATTR DOC 11017 8-07-88 10:55a
SETATTR EXE 13408 8-05-88 1:09p
WISEDIR DOC 11977 8-05-88 1:12p
WISEDIR EXE 19072 8-05-88 1:10p
19 file(s) 306916 bytes
4096 bytes free