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Information about “PCOPY & PDELETE”
The DOS COPY command is one most used commands in DOS. Unfortunately,
its abilities are very limited and are not sufficient to many disk
maintenance chores. PCOPY is similar to the DOS COPY command in that
it copies file data between disks and hard disk directories but PCOPY
is greatly superior to DOS COPY in that it provides intelligent file
selection and processing options. PCOPY options allow you to use a
single PCOPY command to perform a function that would require many DOS
COPY commands and much thought.
In addition to superior file copy functions, PCOPY provides a safer way
to copy files than is provided by the DOS COPY command. Copy only
newer files or update a directory with the contents of another. PCOPY
will never overlay a file accidentally.
PMOVE is an option of the PCOPY command used to move files between
disks and directories on disks. PMOVE combines the functions of DOS
COPY and DELETE commands to make moving files easy. In addition to
moving files, PMOVE also allows selection criteria to be specified to
better qualify the files to be moved.
PMOVE automatically determines the environment the move is requested
for and then determines if the data must be moved or if the file can be
moved by renaming. Moving with rename is allowed if the move is to
another directory on the same disk device. If a rename move can be
done, it is much faster than moving the data, it helps to keep from
fragmenting disk free space, and allows very large files to be moved
between directories when they could not normally be moved with DOS COPY
because of insufficient space.
Try PCOPY, the advanced replacement for DOS COPY.
PDELETE is an advanced DELETE command to be used in DOS systems. It
may be used in place of the DOS Erase and Delete command or instead of
it. Like other Patriquin utilities, PDELETE gives you more control of
command processing and provides a much safer way to process files.
PDELETE also provides several features not found with the standard DOS
command.
Unlike other delete utilities, PDELETE supports DOS paths and
wildcards. It keeps you aware of what files are being processed and
provides an emergency stop feature just in case you have started
something you feel is wrong.
PDELETE's file selection parameters provide you with numerous options
for specifying the files to be deleted. You may select by directory,
file, date, attribute, size, and even starting and ending filename.
Features:
~ Advanced file selection.
~ Emergency STOP by pressing any key.
~ Delete entire directories and remove them from disk.
~ Optionally wipe file data from disk during delete to prevent it from
being recovered by unauthorized person.
~ Optional verify feature lets you approve each file before it is
deleted.
~ Optionally deletes HIDDEN / SYSTEM / READONLY files.
~ Delete files until specified freespace is available.
~ Advanced DOS Pattern capability.
~ Test feature allows you to try a command before actually deleting any
files.
~ Deletes from multiple disk drives with a single
command.
~ Accepts a list of files to be deleted.
~ Exclusion capability allows files to be protected from deletion.
FILE2312.TXT
Disk No: 2312
Disk Title: PCOPY & PDELETE
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title: PCOPY
Author Version: 8.5C
Author Registration: $20.00
Special Requirements: None.
The DOS COPY command is one of DOSs most used commands. Unfortunately,
its abilities are very limited and are not sufficient for many disk
maintenance chores performed by users. PCOPY is similar to the DOS COPY
command in that it copies file data between disks and hard disk
directories. In addition, PCOPY is greatly superior to DOS copy in that
it provides intelligent file selection and processing options. PCOPY
options allow you to use a single PCOPY command to perform a function
that would require many DOS copy commands and much thought.
In addition to superior file copy functions, PCOPY provides a safer way
to copy files than is provided by the DOS COPY command. It allows you
to copy only newer files or update a directory with the contents of
another. PCOPY will never overlay a file accidently.
PMOVE is an option of the PCOPY command used to move files between
disks and directories on disks. PMOVE combines the functions of DOS
COPY and DELETE commands to make moving files very easy. In addition
to just moving files, PMOVE also allows selection criteria to be
specified to better qualify the files to be moved.
PMOVE automatically determines the environment the move is requested
for and then determines if the data must be moved or if the file can be
moved by renaming. Moving with rename is allowed if the move is to
another directory on the same disk device. If a rename move can be
done, it is much faster than moving the data, it helps to keep from
fragmenting disk free space, and allows very large files to be moved
between directories when they could not normally be moved with DOS COPY
because of insufficient space.
Try PCOPY the advanced replacement for DOS COPY.
Program Title: PDELETE
Author Version: 4.1
Author Registration: $20.00
Special Requirements: Hard disk.
PDELETE is an advanced Delete command to be used in DOS operating
systems. It may be used in place of the DOS Erase and Delete command or
instead of it. Like other Patriquin utilities, PDELETE gives you more
control of command processing and provides a much safer way to process
files. PDELETE also provides several features not found with the
standard DOS command.
Unlike other delete utilities, PDELETE does support DOS paths and
wildcards. It keeps you aware of what files are being processed and
provides an emergency stop feature just in case you have started
something you feel is wrong.
PDELETE's file selection parameters provide you with numerous options
for specifying the files to be deleted. You may select by directory,
file, date, attribute, size, and even starting and ending filename.
Features:
~ Advanced file selection
~ Emergency STOP by pressing any key
~ Delete entire directories and remove them from disk
~ Optionally wipe file data from disk during delete to prevent it from
being recovered by unauthorized person.
~ Optional verify feature lets you approve each file before it is
deleted
~ Optionally deletes HIDDEN / SYSTEM / READONLY files
~ Delete files until specified freespace is available
~ Advanced DOS Pattern capability.
~ Test feature allows you to try a command before actually deleting
any files.
~ Deletes from multiple disk drives with a single
command
~ Accepts a list of files to be deleted.
~ Exclusion capability allows files to be protected from deletion.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ <<<< DISK #2312 PCOPY & PDELETE >>>> ║
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║ To start PCOPY, type: \PCOPY\PCOPY ║
║ ║
║ To print the documentation for PCOPY, type: COPY \PCOPY\PCOPY.DOC PRN ║
║ ║
║ To start PDELETE, type: PDELETE ║
║ ║
║ To print the documentation for PDELETE, TYPE: COPY PDELETE.DOC PRN ║
║ ║
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(c) Copyright 1990, PC-SIG Inc.
ORDERFRM.DOC
Registered PCOPY 8.5c Order Form
--------------------------------------------------------------------
VISA/Mastercard orders are only accepted through telephone orders.
Call Public Software Library: 800-242-4775 or 713-665-7017 to order.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ Registration of all Patriquin Utilities with
includes program disk and User's Guide...........@ $45.00
_____ Update Service -- in addition to above, send the
next version automatically when it is available....@ +$15.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ PCOPY -- File Copy, Move, Backup, Update, more!...$20.00
_____ PSEARCH -- Locate files on your disk. Outstanding!..$20.00
_____ PALERT -- Warns you of low disk space..............$15.00
_____ PATTR -- Manage attributes of DOS files...........$10.00
_____ PDAILY -- Automatically execute commands once/day..$10.00
_____ PDELETE -- Save space with automatic disk cleanup...$15.00
_____ PPRINT -- Advanced file print w/special formats....$15.00
_____ Update a registered set with new disk and manual -
show proof of previous registration SER=_________....$15.00
_____ Shipping/Handling for orders outside USA, add ........$ 5.00
_______ Purchase Order Included.
_______ Please invoice us. (Orders over $100 only)
_______ Check or money Order (US FUNDS) included
Total amount of my order is: $________
Disk Size (circle one)? 5 1/4 3 1/2
===================================================================
Name: __________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________
I learned about PCOPY from: _____________________________________
Send order to: Patri-Soft P.O. Box 8263 San Bernardino, CA 92412
ORDERFRM.TXT
PDELETE 4.1 Order Form
--------------------------------------------------------------------
VISA/Mastercard orders are only accepted through telephone orders.
Call Public Software Library: 800-242-4775 or 713-665-7017 to order.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ Registration of all Patriquin Utilities
includes program disk and User's Guide...........@ $45.00
_____ Update Service -- in addition to above, send the
next version automatically when it is available....@ +$15.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ PDELETE -- Save space with automatic disk cleanup...$20.00
_____ PCOPY -- File Copy, Move, Backup, Update, more!...$20.00
_____ PSEARCH -- Locate files on your disk. Outstanding!..$20.00
_____ PPRINT -- Advanced file print w/special formats....$20.00
_____ PALERT -- Warns you of low disk space..............$15.00
_____ PATTR -- Manage attributes of DOS files...........$10.00
_____ PDAILY -- Automatically execute commands once/day..$10.00
_____ Update a registered set with new disk and manual -
show proof of previous registration SER=_________....$15.00
_____ Shipping/Handling for orders outside USA, add ........$ 5.00
_______ Purchase Order Included.
_______ Please invoice us. (Orders over $100 only)
_______ Check or money Order (US FUNDS) included
Total amount of my order is: $________
Disk Size (circle one)? 5 1/4 3 1/2
===================================================================
Name: __________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________
I learned about PCOPY from: _____________________________________
Send order to: Patri-Soft P.O. Box 8263 San Bernardino, CA 92412
ORDERFRM.DOC
Registered PCOPY 8.5c Order Form
--------------------------------------------------------------------
VISA/Mastercard orders are only accepted through telephone orders.
Call Public Software Library: 800-242-4775 or 713-665-7017 to order.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ Registration of all Patriquin Utilities with
includes program disk and User's Guide...........@ $45.00
_____ Update Service -- in addition to above, send the
next version automatically when it is available....@ +$15.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ PCOPY -- File Copy, Move, Backup, Update, more!...$20.00
_____ PSEARCH -- Locate files on your disk. Outstanding!..$20.00
_____ PALERT -- Warns you of low disk space..............$15.00
_____ PATTR -- Manage attributes of DOS files...........$10.00
_____ PDAILY -- Automatically execute commands once/day..$10.00
_____ PDELETE -- Save space with automatic disk cleanup...$15.00
_____ PPRINT -- Advanced file print w/special formats....$15.00
_____ Update a registered set with new disk and manual -
show proof of previous registration SER=_________....$15.00
_____ Shipping/Handling for orders outside USA, add ........$ 5.00
_______ Purchase Order Included.
_______ Please invoice us. (Orders over $100 only)
_______ Check or money Order (US FUNDS) included
Total amount of my order is: $________
Disk Size (circle one)? 5 1/4 3 1/2
===================================================================
Name: __________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________
I learned about PCOPY from: _____________________________________
Send order to: Patri-Soft P.O. Box 8263 San Bernardino, CA 92412
PDEL.DOC
PDELETE 4.1 Order Form
--------------------------------------------------------------------
VISA/Mastercard orders are only accepted through telephone orders.
Call Public Software Library: 800-242-4775 or 713-665-7017 to order.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ Registration of all Patriquin Utilities
includes program disk and User's Guide...........@ $45.00
_____ Update Service -- in addition to above, send the
next version automatically when it is available....@ +$15.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------
_____ PDELETE -- Save space with automatic disk cleanup...$20.00
_____ PCOPY -- File Copy, Move, Backup, Update, more!...$20.00
_____ PSEARCH -- Locate files on your disk. Outstanding!..$20.00
_____ PPRINT -- Advanced file print w/special formats....$20.00
_____ PALERT -- Warns you of low disk space..............$15.00
_____ PATTR -- Manage attributes of DOS files...........$10.00
_____ PDAILY -- Automatically execute commands once/day..$10.00
_____ Update a registered set with new disk and manual -
show proof of previous registration SER=_________....$15.00
_____ Shipping/Handling for orders outside USA, add ........$ 5.00
_______ Purchase Order Included.
_______ Please invoice us. (Orders over $100 only)
_______ Check or money Order (US FUNDS) included
Total amount of my order is: $________
Disk Size (circle one)? 5 1/4 3 1/2
===================================================================
Name: __________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________
I learned about PCOPY from: _____________________________________
Send order to: Patri-Soft P.O. Box 8263 San Bernardino, CA 92412
P D E L E T E
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Users Guide and Reference
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Version 4.1
August 1990
Questions and support -- Patriquin's BBS 714-369-9766 (data)
Copyright 1990 by Norm Patriquin
PDEL Users Guide/Reference Copyright 1990 N. Patriquin
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Table of Contents
What is PDELETE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Command Mode Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting of default parameters (DOS Environment) . . . . . 12
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Problems and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Version History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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What is PDELETE
---------------
PDELETE is an advanced Delete command to be used in DOS operating
systems. It may be used in place of the DOS Erase and Delete
command or instead of it. Like other Patriquin utilities, PDELETE
gives you more control of command processing and provides a much
safer way to process files. PDELETE also provides several
features not found with the standard DOS command.
Unlike other delete utilities, PDELETE does support DOS paths and
wildcards. It keeps you aware of what files are being processed
and provides an emergency stop feature just in case you have
started something you feel is wrong.
PDELETE's file selection parameters provide you with numerous
options for specifying the files to be deleted. You may select by
directory, file, date, attribute, size, and even starting and
ending filename.
PDEL Users Guide/Reference Copyright 1990 N. Patriquin Page 2
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Features:
---------
** Advanced file selection
** Emergency STOP by pressing any key
** Delete entire directories and remove them from disk
** Optionally wipe file data from disk during delete to
prevent it from being recovered by unauthorized
person.
** Optional verify feature lets you approve each file
before it is deleted
** Optionally deletes HIDDEN / SYSTEM / READONLY files
** Delete files until specified freespace is available
** Advanced DOS Pattern capability. *TEST*.* |
|
** Test feature allows you to try a command before |
actually deleting any files. |
|
** Deletes from multiple disk drives with a single command |
|
** Accepts a list of files to be deleted. |
|
** Exclusion capability allows files to be protected from |
deletion. |
PDEL Users Guide/Reference Copyright 1990 N. Patriquin Page 3
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Command Parameters
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PDELETE allows several command parameter switches to be specified
to customize the process. All these parameters are optional.
The command format and switch parameters are described below. A
quick review of command parameters is always available by s
entering the PDEL command with no parameters.
COMMAND FORMAT:
PDEL filespec,filespec,filespec [ (/ switches) ]
filespec Enter a DOS file specification. Pathnames and
standard DOS wildcard characters are allowed.
Multiple file specifications may be provided as shown in |
the above example. Separate each filename pattern with |
a single comma. For example: |
|
PDEL *.BAK,*.BK!,*.TMP |
Special pattern selection like *DISK*.* may be specified.
*DISK*.* would select all files that have the chars
'DISK' anywhere in the first portion of the filename.
*DI*S*K*.* type specification also works.
As an alternative, a file containing a list of input |
files may be supplied. Create a file containing lines |
with a filename or complete pathname on each line. |
Provide this filename as the source filename to PDEL |
and add an @ character before the name. The list of |
files will be processed as if they were all specified on |
the input command line. When the /S parameter is |
specified, an input filelist may only contain file |
names. It may not contain directory names. |
|
For file list processing, PDEL understands the output |
of the DOS DIR command. You may use the DOS |
redirection feature to direct DIR output to a file, |
edit the file to add or remove entries, and then |
provide this to PCOPY as input. For example: |
|
DIR A: >DIRLIST |
(edit dirlist) |
PDEL @DIRLIST B: |
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/A Archive - Selects only files that have been marked
updated by DOS. This flag is updated by DOS whenever
a files is processed with an intent to change or
create new data.
/BA Batch file processing. PDEL always check to determine if the
user has pressed a key to pause processing. This check
can interfere with programs that store keystrokes in the
keyboard buffer for subsequent processing. The /BA parameter
sets no-windows mode and disables the key press check to leave
stored keystrokes undisturbed.
/BW Forces PDEL to use monochrome colors even when it detects a
color display environment. (Black & White)
/C Overrides /NC when /NC is placed in the DOS environment
variable. /C indicates to ask before deleting any files
if a file pattern of *.* is specified.
/C2 /C3
Specify /C2 or /C3 to display the window processing screen
in an alternative color scheme. To make this color
change permanent, specify the parameter in the DOS
environment variable.
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/D:[(]xxx Date. Select files based on the relationship between
[)] their last update date and the date specified. This
[=] parameter includes a date or number of days value.
It may also contain a modifier that reverses or
modifies the use of the date specified.
When xxx contains a date the date is compared to the
last update date of the file. The last update date
of the file is the date contained in its directory
entry. The file is selected if the condition specified
by the condition modifier is met. The condition
modifier meanings are:
'(' = Select files whose date is older than the
date specified.
')' = Select files whose date is newer than the
date specified.
'=' = Select files whose date is equal to the date
specified.
If the condition modifier is not specified, ')' is
assumed.
Date values may be specified in any of the following
formats:
MM/DD/YY MM-DD-YY DDMMMYY
12/31/80 12-31-80 31DEC80
If xxx contains a numeric value, that positive number
is used to calculate a date value a number of days
prior to the current date. Then that date is used
as in the calculation above.
Example:
/D:(1JAN86 - Process files updated before 1JAN86
/D:)1JAN86 - Process files updated after 1JAN86
/D:=1JAN86 - Process files updated 1JAN86
/D:(5 - Process files modified prior to 5 days ago
/D:)5 - Process files modified within the last 5 days
/D:=5 - Process files modified 5 days ago
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/DI Delete the disk DIrectory specified in the command.
This will remove the directory, all files within
it and all the directories and files subordinate
to it.
Only use this as a stand alone parameter. Use a
command like the following one to remove a directory
from your disk:
PDEL \OLDDIR /DI PDEL *.*/DI
-- or --
PDEL \OLDDIR\*.* /DI
/DR:xxx
Use to process multiple disk drives. Processing will attempt |
to delete the specified files from all drive letters provided |
with the /DR:xx parameter. |
|
For example, the following command will delete *.BAK files |
from hard disks C:, D:, and E:. |
|
PDEL *.BAK/DR:CDE |
/EQ Exit PDEL without user intervention. Before PDEL exits |
window operation, it requests you to press any key. |
This parameter bypasses this request so you can use |
PDEL in DOS batch files. |
/EX Exclude files. The exclude facility allows you to provide |
a list of pathname and filename specifications that are |
to be excluded from processing. |
The exclude facility is implemented with two actions. |
First, you will need to create an exclude specification |
file and place it in the same directory where PPDEL.EXE |
is installed on your hard disk. This file will contain |
the names of all the files and paths to be excluded. |
Name the file PDEL.EXC. |
You may specify DOS pattern names to exclude groups of |
files with a single specification. Like DOS, use the '*' to |
indicate the last part of a filename or filename extension |
may be any set of characters. Also like DOS, use the |
'?' to indicate that any single position of a filename |
may be any character. |
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In addition to DOS, two additional pattern features |
are available. You may place an '*' anywhere in the |
filename to indicate any set of characters may exist in |
this point in the name. For pathnames, you may place an |
'**' at the end of a directory path specification to |
indicate the specification applies to the specified |
directory and all subordinate directories. Using '**', |
you can exclude an entire path with a single |
specification. |
Following are examples: |
|
1. *.EXE |
2. *.COM |
3. TEST*.* |
4. *TEST*.* |
5. DO?FIX.* |
6. PC*XX.* |
7. C:\DOS\*.* |
8. \TEST\*.* |
9. D:\GAMES**\*.* |
|
Explanations for the above examples: |
1. Excludes all filenames with the extension .EXE |
from processing. |
|
2. Excludes all filenames ending with extension .COM. |
|
3. Excludes all filenames beginning with the letters |
"TEST" from processing. |
|
4. Excludes all filenames having the characters |
"TEST" anywhere in the first portion of the filename. |
|
5. Exclude files having 'DO' as the first 2 characters |
of the filename, and 'FIX' as the 4th, 5th, |
and 6th filename characters. The 3rd character of |
the filename may be any character. |
|
6. Exclude files having a name beginning with the |
2 characters PC and where the first portion of |
the filename ends with the characters 'XX'. Any 0 |
to 4 characters may exist between the 'PC' and 'XX' |
in the first portion of the filename. |
|
7. Exclude all files from the DOS directory on drive C:. |
|
8. Exclude all files from the TEST directory existing |
on any drive searched. |
|
9. Exclude all files from the D:\GAMES\ directory and |
also exclude all files and directories subordinate |
to the GAMES directory. |
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Activating exclude -- |
Exclude will only be functional when the /EX |
command parameter is specified. When /EX is specified, |
you must have a valid exclude file. PDEL will not |
continue without one. If you wish exclude to be |
active during all executions, specify /EX as part |
of the PDEL= DOS environment variable. See later |
in the documentation for a description of this feature. |
/F:file First. Indicates that processing is not to start until
the specified full filename is encountered in the
scan of the directory.
/FS:nnnn Freespace. PDELETE will delete files as long as
there is less than nnnn thousand (nnnn * 000)
of free space available on the disk. This is very
helpful for cleaning up disks but retaining as many
files as possible.
/L:file Last. Indicates that processing is to stop after
the specified full filename is encountered in the
scan of the directory. The file specified will be
processed if it matches selection criteria.
/M Stop screen from scrolling from scrolling past the end
without user intervention (MORE).
/NC PDELETE asks "Are you Sure?" when you request files
to be deleted with "*.*" patterns. To ignore this
question specify /NC. Place this in the DOS environment
variable with SET PDEL=/NC to prevent PDEL from
ever asking if you are sure.
/NT Prevent ending statistics about freespace and files
deleting from printing.
/NS sets all sounds generated to the speaker OFF.
(No Sound)
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/NW No Windows - Do not use windows during processing. All
screen output will be done through standard DOS
facilities.
/O:filename-list |
Specify a list of filename patterns that are to be |
Omitted (excluded) from PDEL processing. If |
multiple filename patterns are specified, separate them |
with commas. |
|
For example: /O:*.BAK,*.EXE,TEST*.* |
|
An alternate form of the /O parameter allows all files |
but the original filename pattern to be deleted. Specify |
/O without any filename. FOr example, to delete all files |
except *.EXE files ===> PDEL *.EXE /O |
/P Pause before each file is updated to allow user
to approve or reject the action for each file.
/RE Use the /RE parameter to indicate any file with special |
attributes is also to be removed from the disk. Files |
with HIDDEN, SYSTEM, or READONLY attributes will be |
processed. |
/RO Include files marked with DOS readonly attribute.
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/S System -- If a source directory is supplied, that
directory and all subordinate directories will be
searched for files to delete. If no source directory is
specified, all directories on the disk will be
searched for the specified filename pattern to delete.
/SH Include files marked with DOS Hidden attribute. Normally
PDELETE will bypass these files.
/SF Include files marked with DOS System attribute.
/SZ: [(] [)] nnn Select a file based on its size. The
left paren indicates that files less than the
indicated size are to be selected. The right
paren indicates to select files greater than the
size. If right or left paren are not specified,
a left paren is assumed. Following are examples.
/SZ:100 -- Select files less than 100 characters
/SZ:(100 -- Select files less than 100 characters
/SZ:)100 -- Select files greater than 100 characters
/T Test the command. Use this switch when you
would like to test the command entered without
actually updating any files.
This is one of the best features of PDEL. Since PDEL is |
so powerful, the /T parameter is provided to allow you |
try any command in a simulate mode before actually |
deleting any files from your disk. Provide the /T |
parameter with any PDEL command to get a trial run |
without having any files deleted. |
|
For example: PDEL *.BAK/T/S will search all |
directories in the current disk for *.BAK filers and |
will show what files would be deleted if this same |
command was run without the /T parameter. for a |
/TF Like test but after test operation is complete you will
be asked if delete is actually to be done. (Test First)
The test first allows you to try a command and then |
immediately execute the command again without the test |
option. It is a way to perform the test and live |
runs using a single command. |
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/W Forces window operation. Since PDEL defaults to window |
operation, this parameter is only useful when you have |
previously deactivated window operation by placing /NW |
in the PDEL= DOS environment variable. |
/WI For data security, erase all disk areas that
contain the file when it is deleted. This
will prevent unauthorized users from
recovering the file or examining its data
by using special disk utilities.
/WH PDELETE will indicate to you WHy files did not get
processed. Normally PDELETE will not tell you why or
when if a file is bypassed.
Use /WH when you want to determine why PDEL has not |
deleted a file you felt it should. /WH causes |
PDEL to show why it bypassed processing for any files. |
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Setting of default parameters (DOS Environment)
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Default parameters are parameters that do not need to be |
specified each time PDEL is started. Any PCOPY parameter may |
be specified as a default parameter. |
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Use the DOS SET command to specify the parameter name and |
contents to be used by PDEL each time it is started. The |
following example indicates that PDEL is always to assume /NC |
and /NW are specified: |
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SET PDEL=/NC/NW |
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Once this DOS command is issued, each subsequent use of PDEL |
will operate as if these parameters have been specified on the |
command line. The SET command is most commonly placed in the |
AUTOEXEC.BAT file so it may be in effect every time your machine |
is started. |
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Examples:
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Delete all *.BAK files on current default drive
PDEL *.BAK /S
Delete all *.BAK files over 30 days old
PDEL *.BAK /S/D:(30
Remove directory \ACCTING1 from drive a:
PDEL A:\ACCTING1 /DI
Bonus features for registered users
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To encourage users to register, the following "bonus" features are |
made available only to registered users. When you register your |
use of this utility by completing the registration form and |
sending it in with the requested fee, you will soon receive |
special codes to unlock these bonus features for your use. These |
unlocking codes will work for the current and all future versions |
of the utility. |
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I apologize for having to implement locked out features, but after |
5 years of experience of developing Shareware it is clear that |
most users will not register utility software without having |
something to encourage them. The bonus features provide a small |
reward for those who do take the time to register. |
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1. /DR - Ability to process multiple drives |
2. /FS - Ability to delete until xx freespace available |
3. /O - Ability to Omit file specifications from processing |
4. Use of environment specification to contain parameter options |
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Registering The Utilities
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PDEL is distributed under the Shareware concept. This allows
users to evaluate software for a short time to determine if it is
useful to them. If you decide the software is of value to you,
you are required to register it.
This concept allows for quality software to be distributed at a
reasonable cost. Hundreds of hours of my time has been invested
in PDEL. Continued registration will justify the continued
upgrading of this utility to insure it remains up to date with
current technology. In any case, I do greatly appreciate all
users that care enough to register. I try to provide the best
possible software for all you faithful supporting users.
You may use the order form on the next page when registering
PDEL.
Send registration requests to:
Patri-Soft
P.O. Box 8263
San Bernardino, CA 92412
The registration charge is a one time fee that entitles you to
all future versions of the product. These may either be obtained
from normal Shareware sources or from me. I am not able to
automatically send product updates to registered users. It is
impossible to provide automatic upgrades at the low costs of
these utilities.
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PDELETE 4.1 Order Form
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VISA/Mastercard orders are only accepted through telephone orders.
Call Public Software Library: 800-242-4775 or 713-665-7017 to order.
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_____ Registration of all Patriquin Utilities
includes program disk and User's Guide...........@ $45.00
_____ Update Service -- in addition to above, send the
next version automatically when it is available....@ +$15.00
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_____ PDELETE -- Save space with automatic disk cleanup...$20.00
_____ PCOPY -- File Copy, Move, Backup, Update, more!...$20.00
_____ PSEARCH -- Locate files on your disk. Outstanding!..$20.00
_____ PPRINT -- Advanced file print w/special formats....$20.00
_____ PALERT -- Warns you of low disk space..............$15.00
_____ PATTR -- Manage attributes of DOS files...........$10.00
_____ PDAILY -- Automatically execute commands once/day..$10.00
_____ Update a registered set with new disk and manual -
show proof of previous registration SER=_________....$15.00
_____ Shipping/Handling for orders outside USA, add ........$ 5.00
_______ Purchase Order Included.
_______ Please invoice us. (Orders over $100 only)
_______ Check or money Order (US FUNDS) included
Total amount of my order is: $________
Disk Size (circle one)? 5 1/4 3 1/2
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Name: __________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________
I learned about PCOPY from: _____________________________________
Send order to: Patri-Soft P.O. Box 8263 San Bernardino, CA 92412
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P D E L E T E 4.1
Problems and Maintenance
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For online support -- Call Patriquin's BBS 714-369-9766
I welcome all comments or enhancement suggestions. Please
document each item clearly and provide printed examples if
possible. Please be sure to include this form with all requests,
it will help to make sure we can provide you with the best
possible service.
Name: __________________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _______________
Zip: ______________________________
Telephone: _______ / ________________________ (Home / Work)
Date: _________________________
Description of problem or enhancement:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Suggested solution:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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PDELETE Version History
Program Maintenance:
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Version 1.0 October 10, 1986
Version 1.2 January 6, 1987
-- Corrected bug that sometimes incorrectly
processed filenames without extension names.
-- Added /FS parm to delete until spec freespace
is available.
Version 2.1 June 7, 1987
-- Added color support
-- Added freespace display and improved messages
Version 2.2 December 1, 1987
-- Correct a pattern matching problem that caused
some files to be skipped when they should have
been processed.
Version 2.3 May 3, 1988
-- Add /TF (test first) parameter to allow real
delete after test specified
Version 2.4 May 12, 1988
-- /TF was forgetting what drive to process on.
deleted incorrect files.
Version 2.5 May 29, 1988
-- If a pathname without wildcard characters * ?
was specified with the /S parameter, not all
directories would be searched.
-- Added display of directories being scanned
-- Corrected colors after processing was
interrupted and restarted.
-- /F: and /L: parameters now accept wildcard
characters in the filenames
Version 2.6 June 2, 1988
-- /TF parameter was being ignored with /DI parm
-- When /TF parm specified, do not ask if ok to
continue after an error has been found.
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Version 2.7 November 30, 1988
-- /TF parameter was being ignored with /DI parm
-- If a space was entered between the drive letter
and the name of the file to be deleted, pdelete
would ignore the name and delete all files on
the drive. (fixed)
-- Ability to process any number of directories.
Version 2.8 December 2, 1988
-- Version 2.7 has a serious problem that prevented
the /S directory scan option from working.
-- Allow key press to pause scan of directories when
no matching files are being found.
-- Correct problem where directory scan function
would not scan directories if no wildcard (pattern)
characters (* or ?) were in filename to be deleted and
it did not exist in the current directory.
Version 2.9 January 17, 1989
-- Version 2.8 directory scan was skipping directories
when the root directory contained no files.
Version 2.9a February 6, 1989
-- When /B:filename/TF was specified, the test would work
fine but the real delete would delete all files in the
directory.
Version 2.9b February 16, 1988
-- Special wildcard pattern matching capability added.
*DISK*.* will select all files that have the chars
'DISK' in the primary part of the filename.
*DI*S*K*.* also works.
-- Add feature to take environment variable and add to
PDEL command line data. For example: SET PDEL=/P
Will cause all PDEL commands to assume /P is specified.
Version 2.9c March 22, 1989
-- /O (omit) option did not work in version 2.9b. Fixed.
-- Support longer DOS environment variable string - 500
Version 3.0 May 12, 1989 (Major release)
-- Support of full windowed operation
-- "Are you sure?" message added when *.* specified.
-- /NS /NM /SH /W /NW /C /NC parms added
-- Only print dir name when file deleted from it
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Version 3.2 July 4, 1989
-- Improved /S parm. When dir name specified with /S,
only that dir and subordinates will be processed.
-- Corrected line highlighting in 3.0
-- Corrected PDEL lockup when invalid command entered
-- When /BA specified do not stop when key pressed
-- /DI - delete even if dir has readonly hidden system
files
-- /DI - improve display
-- /DI - Correct errors.
-- /DI - allow delete of current directory
-- /RE option is obsolete. Assumed if /SF /SH /RO
specified.
Version 3.3 July 8, 1989
-- fixed (again) problems causing invalid commands to
lock up PDELETE
-- Show directory being searched in window when /S is
used to search for files across directories.
-- Added /WH parameter to show while files are not
processed.
-- Added /NT parm to allow user to prevent ending
-- Improved "Are you sure?" msg to show delete pattern
-- Added --> to delete msgs for clarity in /NW mode
Version 3.3c July 27, 1989
-- Corrected Begin msg with /NW specified
-- Added --> to /NW delete lines for readibility
-- Improve "are you sure" msg
-- Add help windows
-- Remove copyright msg from /nw executions
-- Correct system lockup when /NM /DI specified
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Version 4.0 July 29, 1990
-- Add exclude file PDEL.EXC. See /EX parameter.
-- Added /DR:CDE multiple drive parameter
-- Added @filelist capability
-- Added ability to enter multiple filenames on
command line with , separators.
-- /NM now suppresses all messages except errors
-- FIX - In test mode the /DI parameter would remove
directories that did not contain any files.
-- Corrected problem where System/Hidden files could
not be deleted when /REset specified.
-- Added emergency stop (press any key) to /DI
processing
-- Old /EX (end quick) parameter changed to EQ for
consistency with PCOPY
-- /EX (exclude) parameter allows exclude file
-- /O: parameter can work as before or with list of
pattern files. /O:file*.*,file2*.*,file3*.*
Version 4.1 August 2, 1990
-- Added registration options to PDELETE to help
determine if worthwhile to enhance. Only about
1 registrations a month were received.
WHATSNEW.TXT
WHATSNEW
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This file lists the most current changes to PDELETE for your quick
reference. The PDEL.DOC file contains a complete history of all versions
of PDELETE.
Version 4.0 July 29, 1990
-- Add exclude file PDEL.EXC. See /EX parameter.
-- Added /DR:CDE multiple drive parameter
-- Added @filelist capability
-- Added ability to enter multiple filenames on
command line with , separators.
-- /NM now suppresses all messages except errors
-- FIX - In test mode the /DI parameter would remove
directories that did not contain any files.
-- Corrected problem where System/Hidden files could
not be deleted when /REset specified.
-- Added emergency stop (press any key) to /DI
processing
-- Old /EX (end quick) parameter changed to EQ for
consistency with PCOPY
-- /EX (exclude) parameter allows exclude file
-- /O: parameter can work as before or with list of
pattern files. /O:file*.*,file2*.*,file3*.*
Version 4.1 August 2, 1990
-- Added registration options to PDELETE
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #2312
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
WHATSNEW TXT 1413 8-15-90 4:45p
PDEL EXE 77524 8-03-90 12:14a
PDEL DOC 45882 8-03-90 9:15a
ORDERFRM TXT 2368 8-03-90 12:16a
GO BAT 28 10-04-90 5:21a
GO TXT 958 10-09-90 2:30p
FILE2312 TXT 7179 10-09-90 3:36p
PCOPY <DIR>
8 file(s) 135352 bytes
Directory of A:\PCOPY
. <DIR>
.. <DIR>
ORDERFRM DOC 2377 7-03-90 9:27a
PCOPY DOC 77537 7-03-90 9:27a
PCOPY EXE 115272 7-03-90 9:27a
PCREADME 1530 7-03-90 9:27a
PMOVE BAT 29 7-03-90 9:27a
WHATSNEW 2594 7-03-90 9:27a
8 file(s) 199339 bytes
Total files listed:
16 file(s) 334691 bytes
19456 bytes free