
       * To jump to a chapter press F1 type in chapter and tap enter. *


                 File options . . . . . . . . . . . . Help 1
                 Directory options. . . . . . . . . . Help 2
                 Editing & creating files . . . . . . Help 3
                 Typed in commands. . . . . . . . . . Help 4
                 Launching a program. . . . . . . . . Help 5
                 Compressing files. . . . . . . . . . Help 6
                 Formatting diskettes . . . . . . . . Help 7
                 How to use the mouse . . . . . . . . Help 8
                 Changing colors & such . . . . . . . Help 9
                 Changing editors . . . . . . . . . . Help 10
                 Custom screen blanker. . . . . . . . Help 11
                 Activating key assignments . . . . . Help 12
                 Creating key assignments . . . . . . Help 13
                 Disclaimer & Authors address . . . . Help 14



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    FILE OPTIONS:

        BOBCAT makes it easy to handle your files and you can quickly
        move to any drive from A thru Z. Simply press the corresponding
        letter of the drive you would like to move to. The program can
        display up to 748 names in each directory.

        Press key number 1 to access file options or place the highlight
        bar over a file-name and press the enter key.

    VIEWING ASCII FILES:

        To view a text file, select a file-name by highlighting and
        press key F1. A much faster way is to tap the enter key.

        The viewer also lists the directory contents of ARC LZH and ZIP
        archive files.  More details can be found a little farther down
        in; " LISTING DIRECTORIES OF ARCHIVED FILES "

        The viewer enables you to move ahead or back by single lines
        or pages. You also can view to the right or left and end or
        beginning of the file.

        Movement keys are; right left arrow keys, up down arrow keys,
        PgUp PgDn keys and Home End keys.

    SEARCHING FOR A WORD OR SENTENCE:

        To search for a string press F1 and type in the string to find.
        When ready press the enter key to start the search. If found
        the string will appear at the top line of the screen. To repeat
        the same search again press F1 then enter.

    PRINTING THE SCREEN:

        To send the currently viewed page to the printer press F2.
        Press 1 if your printer is using lpt1 or 2 if using lpt2.

    AUTO SCROLLING:

        To view in Auto Scroll mode press F2 to start the auto scroll
        feature.  This will scroll the screen one line up for a delay
        of 3 seconds then scroll another line continuing until a key
        is pressed. Press [gray -] or [gray +] to de/increase speed.

    COPYING FILES:

        To copy a file select a name by highlighting and press F2.
        Type in a target destination for the file and press enter.

        Example; A: [ENTER]

        Example; C:\PROGRAMS [ENTER]

        If the file to be copied already exists on the target you are
        asked if you wish to copy over the existing file.

    COPYING TAGGED FILES:

        This copy option copies over any existing file of the same name.
        Use the tagging option explained below in TAGGING FILES.

        To tag multiple files for copying press the space bar. To untag
        files highlight the marked file and press the space bar.

        After tagging press the copy option F2.  Type in a target path
        for the files and press enter.  You will be asked to insert a
        new diskette if the target disk becomes full. Press the escape
        key to cancel the copy operation.

    MOVING FILES:

        Moves can be done between different drives. To move a single
        file select any file-name by highlighting and press function
        key F3. Type in a target destination for the file and press
        the enter key.

        Example; A: [ENTER]

        Example; C:\PROGRAMS [ENTER]

        If the file to be moved already exists on the target you will
        be asked if you wish to copy over the existing file.

    MOVING TAGGED FILES:

        To tag multiple files for moving press the space bar. To untag
        files highlight the marked file and press the space bar.

        After tagging press the move option F3. Type in a target path
        for the files and press enter.  You will be asked to insert a
        new diskette if the target disk becomes full. Press the escape
        key to cancel the moving operation.

        If any tagged file to be moved already exists on the target
        path you are asked if you wish to copy over the existing file.

    DELETING FILES:

        To delete a file select any file-name by highlighting and press
        key F2. You will be asked to verify that the file be deleted.

        To delete multiple files press the space bar to tag them. Press
        key F2 to delete all marked files. To untag a file highlight the
        marked file and press the space bar.

    RENAMING FILES:

        To rename a file select any file-name by highlighting and press
        function key F5. Type in a new name for the file and press the
        enter key.

        Tagged file-names also may be renamed.  For example, to rename
        all tagged files ending in TXT to DOC you would use the asterisk
        (*) mask like this;  *.DOC.

        To change all tagged file first names beginning with DATA to
        TEXT you would use the asterisk mask like this;  TEXT.*


    CHANGING FILE DATE OR TIME:

        You can change any files date or time stamp by highlighting
        the file and pressing function key F6.  Choose option D to
        set new date or T to set new time.

        To change the date or time of groups of files first tag each
        file before you call the date/time setting option.

        Example to set new file time;
        -----------------------------
        Time as a AM value for 7:55a type;  07 and 55 when requested.
        Time as a PM value for 5:05p type;  17 and 05 when requested.

                      11  12   1             23  24  13
                   10   \         2       22        /   14
                         \                         /
                  9    AM Hours    3     21   PM Hours   15
                        /                          \
                   8   /          4       20        \   16
                      7   6   5              19  18  17

                       7:55 am                 5:05 pm

        Example to set New File Date;
        -----------------------------
        To set the Date as 05-21-1991 when requested type; 05 21 1991
        To set the Date as 11-04-1989 when requested type; 11 04 1989

    SETTING FILE ATTRIBUTES:

        You can set a file attribute to either normal read only or
        hidden by first highlighting the file and pressing key F7. At
        the request press the letter N for normal, R for read only, H
        for hidden attribute.

        To set the attribute of multiple files press the space bar to
        tag the names the press F7. To untag a file highlight the marked
        file and press the space bar.


    SORTING FILES:

        Press key F8 to display the file Sorting menu.

        Sorting methods;
        ----------------
        F1 . . . Sort displayed files alphabetically by First Name.
        F2 . . . Sort displayed files alphabetically by Extension.
        F3 . . . Sort displayed files by file size.
        F4 . . . Sort displayed files by file date.
        F5 . . . Sort files using wild card masks.
        F6 . . . Tags all files of the currently highlighted first name.
        F7 . . . Tags all files of the currently highlighted extension.
        F8 . . . Tags all files of the currently highlighted date.
        F9 . . . Sends the sorted file name list to the printer.
        F10. . . Searches all specified drives in all directories and
                 optionally all compressed ZIP LZH and ARC files for
                 any occurrences of the file-name.

    FILE NOTES:

        Press F9 to add descriptive notes to your file names. Enter up
        to a 50 character description. Maximum number of file/directory
        notes within each directory is 100.

    PRINTING A FILE:

        Printing requires that you use a 60 line page layout starting
        at the very top of the first page when printing multiple pages.

        To send a text file to your printer first highlight the file
        and press F10.  Press 1 or 2 depending on which parallel port
        your printer is connected to (supports lpt1 and lpt2).


    LISTING DIRECTORIES OF ARCHIVED FILES:

        To view the directory listing of an archive file highlight
        any file ending with an extension of ARC,  LZH, or ZIP.

        Press the view file option key F1 or tap the enter key. This
        option enables you to extract, delete, view, or print files
        stored within the compressed archive.

        Archive list options;
        ---------------------
        Press F1 to extract the highlighted or tagged files.
        Press F2 to delete the highlighted or tagged files.
        Press F3 to send highlighted archived file to the printer.
        Press F4 or enter to view the highlighted archived file.
        Press F5 to send the archive directory list to the printer.

        Press the space bar to tag groups of files for options F1, F2.

        The archive view option F4 automatically uses the proper ARC
        LZH and ZIP type archive compression programs. It is important
        that a copy of the compression program you wish to use be
        placed in the \BBCAT directory. I place all three types of
        file compression programs in my \BBCAT directory. That way I
        can work on any of the three types of archives automatically.

	The compression programs are; 

            ARC.EXE
            LHA.EXE  (included with the BOBCAT program)
            PKZIP.EXE
            PKUNZIP.EXE


    TAGGING FILES:

        To tag any file-name highlight the file-name in question and press
        the Space Bar. To untag the file-name you again highlight the name
        and press the space bar. To clear multiple tags press the current
        drive letter to reset the  directory of file-names.  The number of
        files and bytes tagged are shown at the bottom of the file list
        window.  This tells you the required space the tagged files will
        occupy.


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    DIRECTORY OPTIONS:

        Press key number 2 to access the directory options or place
        the highlight bar over any directory name and press enter.

    CHANGING DIRECTORIES:

        To change to another directory first highlight the directory
        name. Once highlighted press function key F1 to move to that
        directory.  A much faster way is to tap the enter key.

        The double dot is an alias for the directory's parent, this
        is the directory just above the current one.

        To return to the parent highlight the double dot .. and press
        key F1 or tap the enter key.

    CREATING DIRECTORIES:

        To create a new directory press function key F2.
        Type in your new directory name and press the enter key.

    DELETING DIRECTORIES:

        You can delete a directory name only if that directory is
        empty of files or other sub-directories.

        To delete a directory you first highlight the directory name
        then press function key F3.

    RENAMING DIRECTORIES:

        Highlight the directory name and press function key F4.
        Type in the new directory name and press the enter key.

    LIST ALL DIRECTORY PATHS:

        Press F5 to display the path-names of all directories on the
        current drive.  You can jump to any pathname by highlighting
        then pressing the enter key.

        Number of files and number of bytes used by each highlighted
        directory path is shown at the bottom of the window.

        List Options;
        ------------
        To graft a directory and it's sub-directories to another first
        highlight the directory to be moved and press F1. Next move the
        highlight bar over the directory path you wish to make the move
        to and press the enter key.  Press Y to "ok" the move or press
        N to cancel.

        Press F2 to send a complete listing of all directory paths on
        the current drive to the printer. Press 1 for lpt1 - 2 for lpt2.

        To prune a directory and it's sub-directories first highlight
        the directory to be deleted and press F3. Press Y to "ok" the
        pruning or press N to cancel. Be careful using this option.

    LOCKING DIRECTORIES:

        You can lock a directory by highlighting the directory path
        and press F6.  Directories date will be followed by a letter
        "L" indicating a locked state. This effectively disables any
        access to the directory by hiding it from DOS "dir" command
        and many other applications. BOBCAT sees everything, but will
        alert the user with a warning if any unauthorized attempt is
        made to enter the locked directory. To unlock the directory
        simply highlight the path name again and press the F6 key.

    DIRECTORY NOTES:

        Press F7 to add descriptive notes to your directory names.
        Notes can be up to 50 characters in length.

        Maximum file and directory notes for each directory is 100.

    CHANGE VOLUME LABEL:

        By pressing F8 you can change an existing volume label name or
        create a new one. The label name cannot exceed 11 characters.
        The volume label is shown at the upper left corner of the file
        list window.


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    EDITING AND CREATING FILES.

        Press key number 3 to access the edit/create files options.

        To edit any existing file highlight the file-name and press F1.
        To create a new file press function key F2.
        Edits a maximum file size of 64,000 bytes.

        BBEDIT function key editing commands;
        -------------------------------------
          F1 ABORT - return to BOBCAT without saving changes.
          F2 HELP - This help screen.
          F3 PRINT - send marked text to your printer.
          F4 MARK - press then move cursor to mark text/again cancels.
          F5 SNIP - delete marked text.
          F6 PASTE - place snipped text elsewhere.
          F7 SAVE - save edited text to disk.
          F8 DEL-EOL- delete text to the end of a line.
          F9 FIND - search for word or string of words/Alt-F9 repeat.
          F10 UDEL-L- undelete the just deleted line.
          INSERT    - Toggles Push or Over typing mode.
          CTRL-END  - move to end of text file.
          CTRL-HOME - move to beginning of text file.
          CTRL-LEFT ARROW - move text to the left.
          CTRL-RIGHT ARROW - move text to the right.
          CTRL-A - access the ASCII character set for drawing.
          CTRL-D - draw using picked ASCII character.


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    TYPED IN COMMANDS:

        Press key number 4 to access the DOS command option window
        and press F1. Type in command as you would at the DOS prompt.


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    LAUNCHING A PROGRAM:

        Press key number 4 to access the launch file option window.
        To launch any executable program highlight the file-name to
        be launched and press function key F2.

        An executable program ends with ( .COM .EXE or .BAT )

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    IMPORTANT:

        If you know nothing about compressing files please read the
        file LHA.HLP, it can be found in the \BBCAT directory. This
        document clearly explains what compression is all about.

        BOBCAT's default file compresssion program is LHA.EXE and
        is included with the program package.

        To use BOBCAT's archiving options with ARC, PKZIP/PKUNZIP you
        must place a copy of each program in the \BBCAT directory. 

        To handle ARC type compression files you must place ARC.EXE
        in the \BBCAT directory.  

        To handle ZIP type compression files you must place PKZIP.EXE
        and PKUNZIP.EXE in the \BBCAT directory.  


    COMPRESSING FILES:

        Press key number 5 to access the Compress option window.

        To compress a file highlight the file-name and press key F1.

        Press A for ARC type, B for LZH type, C for ZIP type archives.

        The A,B,C options are not shown if no other compression program
        other then LHA.EXE is detected.

        You are then asked to enter a name for the compressed archive.
        Type one in and press enter. You can begin the name with the
        letters A: or B: if you wish to create the archive on a floppy.
        Default is to use the current directory for creating the archive.

        To compress groups of files tag each by pressing the space
        bar before pressing F1.

    DECOMPRESSING FILES:

        Press key  number 5 to access the Compress option window.

        To extract the contents of an archive file highlight the
        compressed file-name and press function key F2. Files are
        extracted to the current directory.

    LISTING DIRECTORIES OF ARCHIVED FILES:

        To view the directory listing of an archive file highlight
        any file ending with an extension of ARC,  LZH, or ZIP.

        Press the view file option key F1 or tap the enter key. This
        option enables you to extract, delete, view, or print files
        stored within a compressed archive.

        Archive list options;
        ---------------------
        Press F1 to extract the highlighted or tagged files.
        Press F2 to delete the highlighted or tagged files.
        Press F3 to send highlighted archived file to the printer.
        Press F4 or enter to view the highlighted archived file.
        Press F5 to send the archive directory list to the printer.

        Press the space bar to tag groups of files for options F1, F2.

        The archive view option F4 automatically uses the proper ARC
        LZH and ZIP type archive compression files. It is important
        that a copy of the compression program you wish to use be
        placed in the \BBCAT directory. I place all three types of
        file compression programs in my \BBCAT directory, this way I
        can work on any of the three types of archives automatically.

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    FORMATTING DISKETTES:

        Format diskettes on drives A or B in sizes 360K, 720K, 1.2M
        and 1.44M floppies. Hard drive user will love the unique
        format. BOBCAT formatted disks eliminate the need to leave
        your boot drive open or empty. Never be annoyed again be DOS's
        "Non-System disk or disk error" message if you leave a floppy
        in the A drive. BOBCAT formatted disks force the boot process
        to fall through to your C drive.

        Press key number 5 to access the Format option window.

        To format a disk press function key F4. If there are two disk
        drives you are asked to pick either drive  A or B.  Next pick
        which diskette type to format. Press A to format a 360K or 720K.
        Press B to format a 1.2M or 1.44M diskette.

        You have two formatting methods to choose from, press;

           F - for full track formatting.
               (required on brand new diskettes)

           Q - for quick reformat.
               (reformats the BOOT FAT and DIR areas only)


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    HOW TO USE THE MOUSE:

        In the file and directory windows;
        ----------------------------------
        When the mouse pointer is placed within the file display
        window the left button acts as the bring to pointer. The
        right button acts as the enter key.

        For example if I point the mouse at a file or directory name
        and click the left button the highlight bar moves to that new
        location. If the name is a text file click the right button to
        view the file. Two clicks would be required if the file options
        window is not visible. If the name is a directory click the
        right button to move to the directory. This also would require
        two clicks if the directory options window is not visible. The
        mouse operates the same way when working in the directory list
        all paths display ( Window 2 option F5 ).

        If you place the mouse pointer on a highlighted name and hold
        the left button down you can drag the highlight bar up or down
        within the file list. To scroll down a long listing place the
        mouse pointer on or below the solid line after the last listed
        name and click the left button. Hold the left button down to
        scroll down the listing. To scroll up place the mouse pointer
        on or above the solid bar before the first listed name.

        In the option and assignment windows;
        ---------------------------------------
        To activate a displayed option place the mouse pointer on the
        options window area and a highlight bar appears. Move the mouse
        up or down to move the highlight bar. Press the left button to
        activate the highlighted option. When the mouse pointer is in
        a option window the right button acts as the escape key.

        You access all other program options by placing the mouse
        pointer on top of the first letter (highlighted) of the option
        and click the left button. The right button acts as escape key.

        In the text file viewer;
        ------------------------
        When viewing files the left button pages the document down, the
        right button pages the document up. This applies when viewing
        compressed archived documents as well.

        If you are talented at using a mouse and able to press both
        left/right buttons simultaneously you can exit the viewed
        document. If not, just tap the escape key. 


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    CHANGING COLORS & SUCH:

        Changing bobcat colors;
        -----------------------
        If you find the default color settings or background not to
        your liking it is easily changed in the following steps.

        Here's how;
        -----------
        Step 1: Press Esc to return to the main option window.
        Step 2: Press the number 0 key to access the Setup options.
        Step 3: Press F1 - Colors.
        Step 4: Press option for the window setting in question.
                Any option from A thru T.
        Step 5: Choose a color by placing cursor over color option
                using the arrow keys and press enter.
        Step 6: At the request press Y for Yes to save color change.

        Other options such as sound effects, screen blanking letter
        case and window frames can be found in the color menu.
        ( Key number 0 function key F1 )


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    CHANGING EDITORS:

        BOBCAT includes a small ascii text editor that will do for
        many of you. It's perfect for editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT and
        CONFIG.SYS files. The program is called BBEDIT and BOBCAT's
        default configuration is set up to use it. BBEDIT can handle
        files up to 64,000 bytes.

        Here is how to enable the program to use your editor;
        -----------------------------------------------------
        Step 1: Press Esc to return to the main option window.
        Step 2: Press number 0 key to access the Setup options.
        Step 3: Press F2 - Editor.
        Step 4: Type in at the prompt the full path and name of
                your editor and press enter.

             Example; C:\BBCAT\BBEDIT [ENTER]
              or
             Example; C:\PC\LITE [ENTER]

        Step 5: Press Y to save change.


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    CUSTOM SCREEN BLANKER:

        BOBCAT's animated screen blanker watches the clock until "8"
        minutes of inactivity then blanks the screen. Pressing any
        key returns the original screen contents. You can optionally
        redirect the blanker to launch any valid executable file.
        For example you could launch your "GIF" viewer to display
        your favorite picture or run your own none resident screen
        blanking program.

        Here's how;
        -----------
        Step 1: Press Esc to return to the main option window.
        Step 2: Press the number 0 key to access the Setup options.
        Step 3: Press F1 - Colors.
        Step 4: Press the letter O for Screen blanking.
        Step 5: At the request press N for No to not save change.
        Step 6: Again press the letter O for Screen blanking.
        Step 7: Next, press the space bar or any letter key.
        Step 8: Type in at the prompt the full path name of the
                program you wish to be launched and press enter.

             Example; C:\GRAPHICS\GIFVIEW C:\GIFS\MYBEST.GIF  [ENTER]
              or
             Example; C:\GRAPHICS\DAZZLE.EXE  [ENTER]

        Step 9: At the request press Y to save change.

        NOTE:
        Screen blanking also may be enabled by pressing CTRL-S when
        at the main file listing display.


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    ACTIVATING FUNCTION KEY ASSIGNMENTS:

        Press key number 6 thru 9 to access the Assignment Windows.
        Press the assigned function key you want to activate.

        If you requested that a highlighted file-name be added to your
        menu assignment you must first highlight the file-name before
        you activate the key assigned command.


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    CREATING FUNCTION KEY ASSIGNMENTS:

        Here is where you can add more power to BOBCAT by assigning up
        to 40 commands or programs that are activated by a key press.
        Assign each to a function key and enter your own description
        of each assignment.

        How to assign;
        --------------
        Step 1: Press Esc to return to the main option window.
        Step 2: Press number 0 key to access the Setup options.
        Step 3: Press F3, F4, F5 or F6 = Assignments #6, #7, #8 or #9
        Step 4: Press function key you wish to assign to your command.
        Step 5: Press A to Create a new command or Edit old one.
        Step 6: Type in at the prompt the full path, name, parameters
                of your command and press enter.

             Example; C:\DOS\FIND /i "Johnson"  [ENTER]

        Step 7: Press the letter Y (add) or N (not add) a highlighted
                file-name after the program command string.
        Step 8: Press the letter Y (pause) or N (not pause) before
                reloading the BOBCAT program.
        Step 9: Type in up to a 16 character description of your
                assignment and press enter.
       Step 10: Type in up to a 16 character description of your
                menu window and press enter or Esc to skip.
       Step 11: At the request press Y for Yes to save change.

        NOTE:
        When your command assignment involves running a batch file be
        sure to include the extension .BAT in the typed name.

         Here's how to assign a backup batch file;

             Example;  C:\BACKUP.BAT   [ENTER]

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    <<< This software is NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN!  It is a FREEWARE product. >>>
      >>> This is a copyrighted program and all rights are reserved. <<<
                          <<< Version 3.1  1994 >>>

    DISCLAIMER:

        This software and enclosed documentation file are provided
        "as is" without warranty of any kind. Further, Swift Ware does
        not warrant guarantee or make any representations regarding the
        use or the results of the use of this software. All risk taken
        in the use of this software is assumed by you the user and not
        Swift Ware nor any club BBS or vendor distributing this software.

    RESTRICTIONS:

        Permission is given to freely copy and distribute this software
        program as follows:

         - The software and documentation must be bundled together and
           without any modifications.

         - There will be no charge for the use of this program except
           for minimal diskette cost.

         - The software may not be bundled for use as an incentive to
           market another software or hardware product.

        All questions comments or suggestions can be mailed to the
        address listed below or via Compuserve Email  - GO EMAIL.

        William Cravener
        520 N. Stateline Rd.
        Sharon, Pa. 16146

        CIS: 72230,1306

        No phone calls please!

        Swift Ware

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