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ZIP'R Professional For DOS Version 1.19
Copyright 1993
by
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
108 Second Avenue West
Bertha MN 56437-0297
Phone: (218) 924-2050
FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, 8,N,1
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
│ Welcome! │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Thank you for trying ZIP'R Professional For DOS Version 1.19! ZIP'R Pro is a
program designed to use an existing compression program, such as PKZIP /
PKUNZIP, ARJ, or LHA, to automatically compress entire programs (including
sub-directories) when programs are exited, and decompress them prior to
execution. This process saves valuable hard drive space by storing programs
in compressed form when they are not in use. ZIP'R Pro even achieves a
substantial amount of compression on hard drives that already use an on-the-
fly compression program, such as SuperStor or Stacker! ZIP'R Pro is unique
because it not only compresses and decompresses entire programs, but it
launches them as well! This feature makes it possible to fully integrate
ZIP'R Pro into most, if not all menuing systems.
If you appreciate ZIP'R Pro For DOS, you are encouraged to call The Bertha BBS
at (218) 924-2060, and let us know! Comments, suggestions, and enhancement
requests are always welcome!
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│ Requirements │
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To run ZIP'R Pro reliably, you will need the following:
∙ DOS 3.3 or Higher
∙ IBM PC, PC-Compatible or MS-DOS Computer with a Hard Drive and 640K RAM
∙ Any one of the following compression programs: ARJ, LHA, PKZIP/PKUNZIP
∙ EGA or VGA Color Monitor Recommended
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│ Table of Contents: │
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Title Page & Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Quick-Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
What Is ZIP'R Pro? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
ZIP'R Pro Feature List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
10 Reasons To Use ZIP'R Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
How Does ZIP'R Pro Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Installing ZIP'R Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Using The ZIF Editor Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Executing The ZIF Editor Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Editing .ZPD Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Opening and Deleting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
ZIP'R Pro Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
Using ZIP'R Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Using ZIP'R Pro With A Menuing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
What Happens When I Execute ZIP'R Pro? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
Networks / Multitaskers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
DESQview Tips & Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
Using ZIP'R Pro With Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
How Effective Is ZIP'R Pro? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
Cautions When Using ZIP'R Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30
Troubleshooting / Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
Questions And Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33
Comments From ZIP'R Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34
Programs Mentioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 35
ZIP'R Pro Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36
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│ Quick-Start Instructions: │
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To get ZIP'R Pro up and running in a hurry, follow these Quick-Start
instructions:
1. Run the Install program by typing "INSTALL" at the DOS prompt.
2. Reboot your machine to ensure that any changes made by the Install program
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file have taken effect.
3. Execute the ZIF Editor Pro from the \ZIPRPRO sub-directory (or wherever
you installed ZIP'R Pro) by typing "ZIFPRO", and create a new .ZPD file
for the program you want to compress and launch through ZIP'R Pro.
4. Once you have created a .ZPD file, exit the ZIF Editor Pro, make sure you
are still located in the ZIP'R Pro program directory, and type "ZIPRPRO
PROGRAM".
Examples of potential command lines could be:
ZIPRPRO PCSHELL
ZIPRPRO PSDELUXE
5. If the fields of the .ZPD file have been entered correctly, ZIP'R Pro will
display the prelog screen, and then execute the program you designated in
the .ZPD file. When you exit the program, ZIP'R Pro will use the
compression type you selected to compress the program directory (including
all sub-directories). When it is completed, unregistered users will see a
shareware nag screen before ZIP'R Pro returns to a DOS prompt or the menu
system being used.
6. The next time you want to run this program, use the same command line.
ZIP'R Pro will display the prelog screen, decompress the program, and
execute it normally. Once again, after exiting the program, ZIP'R Pro
will compress the program and exit.
7. To calculate how much disk space you are gaining by using ZIP'R Pro, check
the free hard drive space prior to compressing a program, and again after
compressing the program. Subtract the two numbers, and the total will be
the disk space saved through using ZIP'R Pro. The more programs you
choose to compress, the greater the savings will be!
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
│ Disclaimer: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
By using ZIP'R Professional For DOS and/or the ZIF Editor Professional, users
indicate their acceptance of the following terms:
"ZIP'R Professional For DOS and the ZIF Editor Professional are supplied as
is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including,
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without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any
purpose. Neither STSI, The Bertha BBS, or any STSI employees will be held
responsible for any damages, direct or consequential, which may result from
the use of ZIP'R Professional For DOS and/or the ZIF Editor."
"Information in this documentation is subject to change without notice and
does not represent a commitment on the part of STSI. STSI may make
improvements and/or changes in this documentation or in the products and/or
programs described in this documentation at any time."
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│ Registration: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
ZIP'R Pro is distributed under the shareware concept. You may try ZIP'R Pro
for a period of two weeks. After this period, you must either discontinue
using it, or register it. A single-user license is only $49.95 (+$5.00 S&H in
the U.S., or $12.50 S&H on Foreign Orders). This price includes a printed
manual, 3 1/2" and 5 1/4" diskettes, along with a Registration Name and Number
allowing you to register your copy of ZIP'R Pro.
To receive a temporary registration number over the telephone, call STSI at
(218) 924-2050, and charge it to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or
Discover credit card. Upon request, you will receive a temporary registration
name and number over the telephone. This will allow the modification and/or
removal of the prelog delay time, along with any nag screens.
Note: For registered users of the original ZIP'R For DOS, there is an upgrade
path available. A $20.00 upgrade fee will cover the difference in price
between the two products, as well as the cost to produce a new manual and ship
the complete package to you.
For further registration information and pricing, please read the REGISTER.DOC
file included with ZIP'R Pro. There is also a registration form contained at
the end of this documentation file.
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│ Technical Support: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Technical support is available to ZIP'R Pro users through the following means:
The Bertha BBS: New versions of ZIP'R Pro will be posted here as soon as
they are available. The Bertha BBS uses a U.S. Robotics
Dual-Standard Modem, which is capable of V.32bis, V.32,
HST, and 2400 baud connect speeds. The access number for
The Bertha BBS is (218)-924-2060. Technical support
questions should be addressed to the SYSOP.
STSI FAX: STSI has a FAX machine on-line 24 hours-a-day to accept FAX
transmissions. Technical support questions / problems may
be faxed to (218) 924-2050. Most FAX transmissions will be
automatically routed to the FAX machine. If you have
problems reaching our FAX machine, wait until after the
first ring, press 11, and then begin transmitting.
Telephone: Technical support calls may be placed at (218) 924-2050.
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│ What Is ZIP'R Pro? │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
ZIP'R (pronounced "zipper") Pro is a program designed to use an existing
compression program, such as PKZIP / PKUNZIP, ARJ, or LHA, to automatically
compress entire programs (including sub-directories) when programs are exited,
and decompress them prior to execution. This process saves valuable hard
drive space by compressing program when they are not in use. ZIP'R Pro even
achieves a substantial amount of compression on hard drives that already use
an on-the-fly compression program, such as SuperStor, Stacker or DoubleSpace!
ZIP'R Pro is unique because it not only compresses and decompresses entire
programs, but it launches them as well! This feature makes it possible to
fully integrate ZIP'R Pro into most, if not all menuing systems.
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│ ZIP'R Pro Feature List │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
ZIP'R Pro is a spin-off of the popular ZIP'R For DOS product. ZIP'R Pro
contains most or all of the features found in ZIP'R, and adds other powerful
features as well. If you like all the extra bells and whistles, you'll love
ZIP'R Pro! The following list shows a comparison of the two products, and
details some of the highlights of ZIP'R Pro:
Feature ZIP'R ZIP'R Pro
Automatic Compression Yes Yes
Automatic Decompression Yes Yes
Automatic Program Launching Yes Yes
Query Option (Optional Compression) Yes Yes
Update Option (Fast Recompression) Yes Yes
Sorted Extraction (PKUNZIP Only) Yes Yes
Compression to Floppy Disks (PKZIP Only) No Yes
Store Compression Files On Any Drive/Directory No Yes
Compress/Decompress Only Option No Yes
Automatic Network/Multitasker Detection No Yes
Windowed Compression/Decompression No Yes
Heap Compaction (Eliminates Unnecessary Swapping) No Yes
On-Line Help Available In ZIF Editor No Yes
IN/OUT Commands Handled In ZIF Files No Yes
Atomic Lock Files Used No Yes
Automatic Cluster Size Detection No Yes
Swap To EMS Or Disk Only When Necessary No Yes
Option To Test Archive Integrity No Yes
Selective Extraction / Exclusion No Yes
Improvements From ZIP'R To ZIP'R Pro:
* Significant speed enhancements in Update mode
* ZIP'R Pro is smaller and faster than ZIP'R
* Swapping routine frees about 5 - 10K more memory
* Improved (more extensive) error trapping in ZIP'R Pro
* AFSC (Accurate File Size Calculation) now has 4 levels, for specific
customization
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│ 10 Reasons To Use ZIP'R Pro │
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1. Saves Valuable Hard Drive Space!
Even though hard drive prices have dropped substantially in the past
year, the prices are still out of range for many computer users. In
addition, computer programs have become much larger, requiring far more
space than they used to. ZIP'R Pro can double, and in some cases
triple, the amount of data that can be stored on a hard drive. Programs
like SuperStor, Stacker, and DoubleSpace typically achieve compression
ratios around 30 - 35%. Even hard drives that use these on-the-fly
compression programs can usuallly save an extra 20% or more.
2. Does Not Require 40 - 50K Of Valuable Memory!
Programs like SuperStor, Stacker, and DoubleSpace require that you
surrender 40 - 50K of valuable conventional memory to use their
services. ZIP'R Pro does not! For users who are already cramped for
conventional memory, ZIP'R Pro is clearly the way to go.
3. Automatically Executes Programs After Decompressing Them.
ZIP'R Pro automatically launches programs after they are decompressed.
This allows you to continue with your work while ZIP'R Pro takes care of
the rest. Rather than manually decompressing, launching, and
recompressing your program, ZIP'R Pro makes the entire process
automatic.
4. Works On Networks And Under Multitaskers.
ZIP'R Pro has the built-in ability to detect when program execution is
occurring in a network environment and under a multitasker. ZIP'R Pro
takes extra steps to protect your data, such as making sure that no one
else can access your program at the same time you are using it.
Potentially dangerous situations are monitored and handled elegantly by
ZIP'R Pro.
5. Safe and Reliable!
One comment we receive regularly from our users is that ZIP'R is "safe
and reliable". We have carried that same reliability into ZIP'R Pro.
Our company has never had data corrupted when using ZIP'R or ZIP'R Pro!
6. Store Compressed Programs On Any Drive And In Any Subdirectory.
One new feature of ZIP'R Pro is the ability to store compressed files on
any drive and in any subdirectory. This is a powerful feature, giving
you complete control of the compression and decompression processes.
7. Compress Programs To Floppy Diskettes (PKZIP only)
Having the ability to store compressed files on floppy diskettes gives
you more flexibility, allowing you to completely remove programs from
your hard drive, if necessary. A special switch within the ZIF Editor
Pro allows you to turn on DOS Verify, ensuring the integrity of your
data.
8. Much Cheaper Than Buying A New Hard Drive!
ZIP'R Pro is a great way to double your hard drive capacity without
breaking your budget. Priced at just $49.95 (+$5.00 S&H, USA) (see
REGISTER.DOC for more information), ZIP'R Pro gives you the extra space
you need to delay the purchase of that next hard drive.
9. Compress programs at will using Query option.
Using ZIP'R Pro's Query option, users can decide on-the-fly whether or
not to compress a program. With a simple keypress, ZIP'R Pro either
recompresses the program, or leaves it uncompressed during times when
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you're in-and-out more than usual.
10. Update option makes program recompression fast and easy!
Using the Update option, (available only with PKZIP), ZIP'R Pro can
significantly speed up the recompression process. Rather than waiting
for a completely new compressed file to be created, the old file is
updated with any changes that have occurred since the file was
decompressed. You'll be amazed at the dramatic difference in speed!
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│ How Does ZIP'R Pro Work? │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
ZIP'R Pro works in combination with existing compression programs to compress
directories, sub-directories, and the files they contain into one smaller,
compressed file on the hard drive. This allows an entire directory filled
with files to be stored in compressed form when not in use, saving a
substantial amount of hard drive space.
When a program is executed, ZIP'R Pro invokes the proper compression program
to decompress the desired directory, and executes the requested program.
During this time ZIP'R Pro swaps itself to disk or EMS memory, leaving behind
only about 2.5K plus the size of the command processor and its environment.
This usually is less than 10K. When the program is exited, ZIP'R Pro invokes
the chosen compression program to compress the entire directory.
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│ Installing ZIP'R Pro │
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The first step in testing a new piece of software is to perform a backup and
test its integrity. Since ZIP'R Pro will compress entire directories into a
single file, your potential losses are much greater if this file becomes lost
or corrupted.
Log to the drive where you are installing ZIP'R Pro from, and type "INSTALL".
The ZIP'R Pro For DOS installation program will ask you where you are
installing ZIP'R Pro from (usually, the current directory), and the location
where the program files should be stored. (The default destination directory
is C:\ZIPRPRO.) If you are upgrading from a previous version, ZIP'R Pro will
issue a warning before overwriting the ZIPRPRO.INI file. If you have already
set up your registration information and user preferences in the ZIPRPRO.INI
file, answer "N" (No) to instruct ZIP'R Pro not to overwrite this file. When
the installation is complete, ZIP'R Pro will display a completion message and
return to the operating system.
ZIP'R Pro can be installed on any drive in your system, including network
drives.
Important! Be sure to include a SET ZIPRPRO=N:\ZIPRPRO statement (or
wherever you put ZIP'R Pro), in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If this
environment variable is not found, ZIP'R Pro defaults to using
the C:\ZIPRPRO sub-directory. (If either of those directories
cannot be found on your system, the current directory is used.)
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│ Using The ZIF Editor Pro │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
The ZIF (ZIP'R Information File) Editor Pro is a user-friendly interface that
was created to assist ZIP'R Pro users in the maintenance of .ZPD files, and
ZIP'R Pro configuration files. The ZIF Editor Pro allows the direct editing
of the following files:
.ZPD Files ZIP'R Pro For DOS Information Files (.ZPD Files) contain
program specific information that instruct ZIP'R Pro how to
execute a particular program, and what archiving utility
should be used. This information is used to decompress,
execute, and re-compress program files and their sub-
directories. These .ZPD files are referenced from the
ZIP'R Pro command line, and make ZIP'R Pro an easy-to-use
utility for novice and experienced users alike.
ZIPRPRO.INI File This file contains program defaults for ZIP'R Pro. From
within the ZIF Editor Pro, users can enter their
registration name and number, and alter several program
settings described later in this documentation.
The following are a few technical notes about specific editing features within
the ZIF Editor Pro.
Editing Keys: The following keys are available to edit or type new
text into most text fields.
HOME Move to beginning of field
CTRL+HOME Move to beginning of field
END Move to end of field
CTRL+END Move to end of field
INSERT Insert Mode / Overstrike Mode
DELETE Remove character over the cursor
BACKSPACE Remove character left of the cursor
LEFT ARROW Move cursor one character to the left
RIGHT ARROW Move cursor one character to the right
TAB Move cursor to next field
SHIFT+TAB Move cursor to previous field
ALT+DOWN ARROW Show list on drop-down list box
SPACE BAR Highlight file in file list box
Upper Case Characters: When new field entries are added to the ZIF Editor
Pro's editing screens, the ZIF Editor Pro will
automatically convert them to UPPER CASE characters.
This speeds up the typing process and provides
consistency within the ZIF Editor Pro. The only field
that serves as an exception to this rule is the
"Parameters:" field. Some programs are case sensitive
when accepting passed parameters, so the ZIF Editor
Pro does not convert the characters in this field to
upper case.
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│ Executing The ZIF Editor Pro │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
To invoke the ZIF Editor Pro, type "ZIFPRO" from the \ZIPRPRO sub-directory
(or wherever you store ZIP'R Pro), and press [ENTER]. The ZIF Editor Pro's
desktop space will display the main menu, along with a logo containing version
and copyright information.
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│ Editing .ZPD Files │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
The "File" menu allows users to create a "New" .ZPD file, "Open" an existing
.ZPD file, or "Delete" an existing .ZPD file. By selecting "New" from the
file menu, users have access to the following fields.
ZIF (ZIP'R Information File) Filename
The entry typed in this field will be the name of the .ZPD file used to
contain the program preferences entered on this screen. This file will be
referenced on the ZIP'R Pro command line to execute this program. This
filename should reflect the name of the program being executed. A full
path is required.
Executable File
This field should contain the full path and filename of the file to be
executed. You must add the correct extension of the file you wish to
execute. If you specify an incorrect extension, ZIP'R Pro will not be
able to find the correct file.
Parameters:
This field can optionally contain any necessary parameters that should be
passed to the program being executed. These parameters are passed as one
variable, and since some programs require case sensitive program
parameters, ZIP'R Pro does not automatically convert the text in this
field to upper case.
Maximum Users
If you are using ZIP'R Pro in a network environment or under a multitasker
such as Windows or DESQview, specify the maximum number of concurrent
users (or accesses) that should be allowed for this program. For example,
if a network program is only licensed for five users, you will want to
enter 5 in this field. This tells ZIP'R Pro not to allow more than 5
users into this particular program at the same time. If you are running a
multitasker, you may run the risk of opening multiple sessions of the same
program at the same time. It would be to your benefit to enter 1 in this
field. That way, ZIP'R Pro will only allow you to execute one copy of
this program at a time. The default for this field is 1. (Special Note:
The unregistered version of ZIP'R Pro only supports a maximum of 5
concurrent users in one program at the same time. In order to have access
for more than 5 users, you must register ZIP'R Pro.)
Compressed File:
Enter the full path and filename of the compressed file that will be
created and used by ZIP'R Pro in this field. After you exit from the
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chosen program, ZIP'R Pro creates the compressed file in the location
specified in this field, along with the filename you specify. Do not add
an extension to the filename you type. When ZIP'R Pro creates the
compressed file, it will append a .ZIP extension for files created with
PKZIP, a .ARJ extension for files created with ARJ, or a .LZH extension
for files created with LHA.
Note: The compressed file can be created on any drive and in any sub-
directory, including floppy diskettes. Common locations for the
compressed file include the directory where the program is executed from,
a special archive directory on your hard drive, a floppy diskette, or
network drive.
Compression Type
This field should contain the name of the compression program you want to
use to compress the specified program and its sub-directories. The
following table shows the compression utilities currently supported by
ZIP'R Pro, and the corresponding entry for this field.
Compression Utility Field Entry
ARJ Version 2.30 ARJ
LHA Version 2.13 LHA
No Compression NONE
PKZIP Version 1.10 ZIP
PKZIP Versions 2.04c, 2.04e, and 2.04g ZIP
The default entry for this field is "ZIP". To change this entry, use the
mouse to click on the down arrow located to the right of the field, or
press [ALT] + Down Arrow. Click on the compression program you want to
use, or highlight it with the arrow keys and press [ENTER].
Test Integrity
When Test Integrity is checked, ZIP'R Pro will tell the compression
program being used to perform an integrity check on the archived files.
Query Option
The "Query" option is a ZIP'R Pro feature that allows users to choose,
after the program is exited, whether or not it should be compressed.
If this box is checked, ZIP'R Pro will query (ask) the user whether or not
the program should be compressed each time it is exited. This allows the
user to have more control over the compression process, instead of having
to decide in advance whether a program should be compressed.
Update Option (PKZIP Only)
The "Update" option is a ZIP'R Pro feature which can significantly reduce
the time required to recompress a program. Normally, when ZIP'R Pro
decompresses a program, it extracts all of the program files and sub-
directories, and deletes the old compressed file. During the compression
process, ZIP'R Pro creates a new compressed file, and moves all of the
program files and sub-directories into it. This method makes the most
efficient use of hard disk space, but can require a significant amount of
time to recompress the program, depending on the number and size of files
that need to be compressed.
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The "Update" option of ZIP'R Pro can save a tremendous amount of time in
this process. Instead of deleting the old compressed file when the
program files and sub-directories are extracted, ZIP'R Pro leaves it in
its original location. When the compression process starts, ZIP'R Pro
uses PKZIP to update any files and/or sub-directories that have been added
or changed, and deletes any files and/or sub-directories that have been
deleted since the program was extracted. In essence, if no files or sub-
directories were added, changed, or deleted since the program was
decompressed, PKZIP does not need to update any files. The old compressed
file is left in the directory while PKZIP deletes the program's files and
sub-directories.
Placing a check mark in this box instructs ZIP'R Pro to use the "Update"
method when compressing this program. (Note: The "Update" option is only
available for PKZIP / PKUNZIP.)
The amount of time that can be saved when using the "Update" option varies
between programs. I encourage you to try this option on a few of your own
programs. Here are a few hints that I've figured out from experimenting
with this option.
1. The greatest difference in speed will be noticed on programs that have
large files and/or files that have not changed. It takes a very long time
to compress large files using the normal compression method. With the
update method, if PKZIP detects that these large files are identical to
the ones already maintained in the compressed file, all it needs to do is
delete these files out of the directory, and the recompression process is
complete!
2. You may notice that any lower-level sub-directories within the program
are always updated when the update method is enabled. Since directories
are deleted when a program is compressed, PKZIP must create these
directories before decompressing the program. When PKZIP attempts to
update the compressed file, it detects that the directories have
"changed", and therefore, is forced to update them in the compressed file.
3. This option is useful to speed up the recompression process on most
programs, but it may actually increase the time of compression on others.
The programs that may not compress as quickly with the update method are
ones that have large numbers of small files and/or ones that have many
files added, changed, or deleted during each session. If you're not sure,
use a watch and time each method to see which way would save the most
time.
Advanced (Advanced .ZPD Options)
Program's Parent Directory
Advanced users will want to use this optional field for programs with
unique requirements. While most programs maintain their primary
executable file in the parent program directory, some programs maintain
their primary executable file in a lower-level sub-directory. A good
example of this problem is found with Borland Pascal 7.0.
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C:\
└─BP <---- Most executable files are located
├─PASCAL in this sub-directory.
├─DOC
├─BIN
├─BGI
├─EXAMPLES
├─RTL
├─UNITS
└─PENWIN
C:\
└─BP
├─PASCAL
├─DOC
├─BIN <---- Borland Pascal places the file BP.EXE
├─BGI in the C:\BP\BIN sub-directory.
├─EXAMPLES
├─RTL
├─UNITS
└─PENWIN
In order to compensate for situations like this, ZIP'R Pro (along with
the ZIF Editor Pro), allows users to specify a parent directory for the
program. In the case of Borland Pascal, the Executable File field given
on the front screen would contain "C:\BP\BIN\BP". To compress all files
and directories from the main subdirectory (C:\BP and below), the
Program's Parent Directory field would contain "C:\BP".
Use Alternate Directory To Launch Executable Program
This option allows users to execute the selected program from a
directory other than the directory where the program resides. For
example, the program Microsoft Works (C:\WORKS\WORKS.EXE) could be
executed from a directory such as C:\DOCS. This would allow Microsoft
Works to edit files in the C:\DOCS sub-directory without the need to
change to that directory from within the program.
Compress / Decompress Program Only (Do Not Execute)
This advanced feature of ZIP'R Pro allows you to specify whether or not
ZIP'R Pro should attempt to execute the program file once the program
has been decompressed. If this box is checked, ZIP'R Pro will only
decompress the program if it is in compressed format, and only compress
the program if it is in non-compressed format. This option is
potentially dangerous to the novice user. Caution is advised.
Use Command Processor To Execute Program
This option allows users to specify whether or not ZIP'R Pro will load
a secondary command processor before executing the selected program. If
this is disabled, a command processor will not be loaded, resulting in
an extra 3 - 5K of free memory. The default is on, indicating that
ZIP'R Pro will load a secondary command processor before executing the
program. (Files with a .BAT extension (or .BTM extension for 4DOS) MUST
be executed with this switch turned on. ZIP'R Pro contains fail-safe
code to ensure that this happens.)
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Swapping
The three fields, labeled "Program Swapping", "IN File Swapping", and
"OUT File Swapping" allow you to specify when ZIP'R Pro should swap
itself to EMS or disk. If ZIP'R Pro does not have to swap, execution of
the Program, IN Commands, and/or OUT Commands occurs much more rapidly
than if swapping is necessary. There are three options available for
these fields.
Automatic Swap
This instructs ZIP'R Pro to swap itself to EMS or disk ONLY if there
is not enough memory available, as specified by the corresponding Trip
Point.
Always Swap
This option instructs ZIP'R Pro to always swap itself to EMS or disk,
no matter how much memory is available. This is the safest method for
executing programs and/or DOS commands, although it can consume more
time.
Never Swap
This instructs ZIP'R Pro that it should never swap to EMS or disk, no
matter how much (or how little) memory is actually available. Use
this option carefully, as it could cause programs and DOS commands to
issue out of memory error messages.
Trip Point
This option allows users to specify the trip point (or memory
availability requirement) that should be used for ZIP'R Pro to decide
when it should swap itself to EMS or disk. The trip point only works
when "Automatic Swap" is selected as the swapping type.
Compression Options
These PKZIP / PKUNZIP options may be used to choose less compression in
exchange for more speed, or more compression in exchange for less speed.
ZIP -e0 switch. (PKZIP 2.0 Only)
ZIP -es switch. (PKZIP 1.1 or 2.0)
ZIP -ef switch. (PKZIP 2.0 Only)
ZIP -en switch. (PKZIP 2.0 Only)
ZIP -ex switch. (PKZIP 1.1 or 2.0)
These figures were generated using PKZIP 2.04c.
No Compression ZIP Results Compression
ZIP -e0 2,980,853 2,985,751 0%
ZIP -es 2,980,853 1,535,935 48%
ZIP -ef 2,980,853 1,432,248 52%
ZIP -en 2,980,853 1,401,026 53%
ZIP -ex 2,980,853 1,392,625 53%
In addition to these options, additional parameters may be added to the
PKZIP 2.04c, 2.04e, and 2.04g command lines to solve specific hardware and
software compatibility problems. These extra parameters are as follows:
3 -> Disable 32-bit Instruction Usage.
) -> Disable DPMI Support.
( -> Use "Slow" MemCopy.
+ -> Disable EMS Usage.
- -> Disable XMS/UMB Usage.
~ -> Disable Network Detection.
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Each of these parameters is explained in the troubleshooting section of
the PKZIP documentation. To use any of these options, place a check mark
beside the corresponding entry on the Compression Options screen.
The following compression options are available for people using ARJ.EXE
to compress / decompress programs. The default ARJ compression setting is
to use the -m1 switch.
ARJ -m0 switch ARJ -m1 -jm switches
ARJ -m1 switch ARJ -m2 -jm switches
ARJ -m2 switch ARJ -m1 -jm1 switches
ARJ -m3 switch ARJ -m2 -jm1 switches.
ARJ -m4 switch
These figures were generated with ARJ 2.30.
Switches No Compression ARJ Results Compression
ARJ -m0 2,980,853 2,983,500 0%
ARJ -m1 2,980,853 1,406,625 53%
ARJ -m2 2,980,853 1,414,245 53%
ARJ -m3 2,980,853 1,444,400 52%
ARJ -m4 2,980,853 1,593,074 47%
ARJ -m1 -jm 2,980,853 1,403,524 53%
ARJ -m2 -jm 2,980,853 1,403,524 53%
ARJ -m1 -jm1 2,980,853 1,404,949 53%
ARJ -m2 -jm1 2,980,853 1,404,949 53%
Test Temporary Archive
In addition to these options, ARJ allows users to test the temporary
archive that is created when compressing files. To do this, place a
check mark in the "Test Temporary Archive" check box.
Selective (Extraction / Exclusion)
Use Selective Extraction (PKUNZIP Only)
When this box is checked, Selective Extraction is turned on, and only
the files listed in the Selective Extraction File List will be extracted
from the .ZIP file when this program is decompressed. The original .ZIP
file is preserved (similar to the process used when Update Option is
enabled). After the program is exited, the original .ZIP file is
updated with any changes that were made during the current session.
When Selective Extraction is enabled, Query Option is ignored, and the
Update Option is always used. All multiple-user access features are
disabled when using Selective Extraction. Only one user is allowed into
a program at a time when Selective Extraction is enabled.
Selective Extraction File List
This list box contains a list of the files that should be extracted from
the .ZIP archive when the program is decompressed. Rather than
extracting an entire archive, you can choose to decompress only the
files that are needed for program execution. This can dramatically
speed up the compression and decompression process. For example, to run
the Norton Utilities SFORMAT.EXE, the only files needed are SFORMAT.EXE
and NORTON.INI. By entering these two files, PKUNZIP will only extract
the two files specified before executing SFORMAT.EXE.
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When entering filenames into this file list, wild cards may be used,
such as *.EXE, *.DOC, ???.CFG, etc. If a filename is entered that does
not exist in the .ZIP file, PKUNZIP.EXE will not attempt to extract it,
and it will not issue an error message.
Be very careful when using this option! If you forget to extract a file
necessary for proper program execution, your program could terminate
unexpectedly or issue error messages.
Use Selective Exclusion (PKUNZIP Only)
When this box is checked, Selective Exclusion is turned on, and all
files listed in the Selective Extraction File List will be excluded from
the extraction process when the .ZIP file is decompressed. When
Selective Exclusion is enabled, Query Option is ignored, and the Update
Option is always used. All multiple-user access features are disabled
when using Selective Exclusion. Only one user is allowed into a program
at a time when Selective Exclusion is enabled.
Selective Exclusion File List
This list box contains a list of the files that should be excluded from
the extraction process when the .ZIP archive is decompressed. Rather
than extracting an entire archive, you can choose to exclude certain
files that are not needed for program execution or operation. This can
dramatically speed up the compression and decompression process. For
example, most programs do not require *.DOC files to be present in order
to run successfully. By entering "*.DOC" into the Selective Exclusion
File List, PKUNZIP will not extract these files, saving time during the
compression and decompression processes, and disk space while the
program is running.
When entering filenames into this file list, wild cards may be used,
such as *.EXE, *.DOC, ???.CFG, etc.
Be very careful when using this option! Excluding a file that is
necessary for proper program execution could cause your program to
terminate unexpectedly or issue error messages. Also remember that if
Selective Extraction AND Selective Exclusion are both enabled, Selective
Exclusion files take precedence. That means that if PROGRAM.EXE is
listed in both file lists, it will always be excluded.
Floppy Options
This screen contains allows users to select options to be invoked when
creating a compressed file on a floppy diskette.
Important Note: Options for floppy diskette compression will only work
when PKZIP / PKUNZIP is used as the compression program. Also note that
the Update option can NOT be used when compression is occurring to floppy
diskettes.
One of the following options can be selected as the default when creating
a compressed file on a floppy diskette.
Erase All Files and Sub-Directories
Format Destination Diskette (Quick Format)
Format Destination Diskette (Full Format)
Format Low-Density Disk in High-Density Drive (Quick Format)
Format Low-Density Disk in High-Density Drive (Full Format)
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For an explanation of these options, see the Backup Guide supplied with
PKZIP 2.0.
Use DOS Verify
If you want DOS Verify to be turned on when compressing files to a
floppy diskette, place a check mark in the "Use DOS Verify" check box.
This adds an extra level of security to make sure that files are created
error-free.
Browse (Browse for Executable File)
One powerful feature of the ZIF Editor Pro is the ability to browse for
files using file and directory list boxes. Selecting the "Browse" button
will display a file browsing screen to allow you to search for the
executable file for the designated program.
Users can select any combination of file types from the File Filter list.
When a box is checked, the pattern of files associated with that file type
will be displayed. For example, if the only file type checked is "*.COM",
only files with an extension of "*.COM" will be displayed. If "*.BAT" and
"*.EXE" are checked, files with either extension ("*.BAT" and "*.EXE")
will be displayed. Once a file is selected from this screen, the drive,
directory, and executable file will be automatically pasted into the
"Executable File" field.
IN/OUT (IN/OUT DOS Commands)
IN and OUT Commands are DOS commands that can be executed prior to running
a selected program, or after exiting a selected program. An example of
this would be to swap a printer port prior to executing a particular
program, and swap it back to the default after exiting the same program.
Another example would be to flush and disable write caching before running
a disk utility program, and re-enabling it after the program is
terminated.
To use this feature, enter any necessary DOS commands that should be
executed when going "IN" or coming "OUT" of the program in the
corresponding text boxes.
Important! Do NOT attempt to invoke or remove TSR (Terminate and Stay-
Resident) programs from memory with IN and OUT DOS commands. This is
virtually guaranteed to cause conflicts with ZIP'R Pro. If you need to
invoke a TSR before running a program, or remove one after exiting a
program, see the following section on TSR's.
TSR's
Just like IN and OUT Commands, TSR Commands are DOS commands that invoke
a TSR before executing a program, or remove it from memory after the
program is exited. TSR's can be a bit tricky to handle due to the fact
that ZIP'R Professional can not tell what memory has been used by any
TSR's that load later. But ZIP'R Professional makes TSR's easier to
manage by creating a "TSR Container File". This file is simply a
temporary batch file that contains commands that surround the command line
used to execute the program with the TSR (Pre) and TSR (Post) commands.
When the program is executed, this batch file is executed instead of the
program, allowing TSR's to load and unload while ZIP'R Professional is
dormant. No user intervention is required. ZIP'R Professional
automatically creates, and then deletes this temporary batch file. TSR's
that can be loaded and unloaded via command line parameters can usually be
invoked successfully with this method. The key point to remember is to
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unload TSR's in the REVERSE order that they were loaded. The following
example illustrates this concept more clearly.
TSR (Pre) Commands : TSR1 (Load)
TSR2 (Load)
TSR (Post) Commands: TSR2 (Unload)
TSR1 (Unload)
TSR2 must be unloaded first, since it was the last TSR loaded, and is
loaded last in memory. Once TSR2 is unloaded, TSR1 may be safely
unloaded, because it is now the last TSR in memory.
The important point to remember is that if you load a TSR before executing
the program, you MUST unload it after exiting the program. Otherwise,
control will not be returned to ZIP'R Pro. When this happens, ZIP'R Pro
will not perform the compression process, resulting in several problems.
If the Update option was enabled, the compressed file will still be in the
compressed file directory, and the program files will still be in the
program directory. This could be dangerous, if you don't know what you're
doing. It is recommended that you delete the compressed file before
attempting to execute the program again. You may also find some files in
the \ZIPRPRO sub-directory with a .U00 or .P00 extension. If no one else
is accessing the program at the time, you should delete them. To avoid
such problems as these, either don't load TSR's at all, or make sure that
you unload them using the TSR (Post) Commands.
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
│ Opening and Deleting Files │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Also available from the File Menu is the ability to open or delete a
previously created .ZPD file. Use the Open File screen to search through
available drives and directories for the .ZPD file you want to edit. Once
you've located the file you want to open, double-click on it with the mouse,
or press [ENTER] when it is selected with the highlight bar, and the ZIF
Editor Pro will read the information and import it into the editing screen to
be viewed or modified.
If you choose "Delete" from the File Menu, a similar dialog box will appear,
allowing you to search through available drives and directories for the .ZPD
file you want to delete. When you find it, double-clicking on it, or pressing
[ENTER] when it is selected with the highlight bar will display a confirmation
dialog box to confirm that you want to delete the selected file.
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│ ZIP'R Pro Default Settings │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
From the Settings Menu, users can have access to the registration and default
settings for ZIP'R Pro.
Advanced Options
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Network/Multitasker Execution (Yes, No, Auto)
For users who intend on using ZIP'R Pro under a multitasker or in a
network environment, ZIP'R Pro has automatic network/multitasker
detection. (For a list of current networks/multitaskers supported, see
Question #2 at the end of this documentation.) When this option is set to
Yes, ZIP'R Pro always assumes that the advanced network/multitasker
features should be used. If this option is set to No, ZIP'R Pro will
never use the advanced network multitasker features. The default setting
is Auto, which instructs ZIP'R Pro to automatically detect whether or not
execution is occurring in a network environment or under a multitasker.
Use Atomic Lock Files (Yes, No)
When the advanced network/multitasker features of ZIP'R Pro are being
used, users can specify whether or not atomic lock files are used. For a
discussion on atomic lock files, see the "Networks / Multitaskers" section
of this documentation.
Sorted Extraction (PKUNZIP Only) (Yes, No)
When Sorted Extraction is set to "Yes", ZIP'R Pro will extract files from
the .ZIP archive in alphabetical order. This feature is especially useful
on network drives that generally prevent utilities of this nature from
working. If this option is set to "No", files are extracted in the order
in which they appear in the file.
Sub-Directory Deletion (PKZIP 2.04g Only) (Yes, No)
Disabling sub-directory deletion will instruct PKZIP 2.04g not to delete
any of the program's sub-directories (located under the parent directory)
when compressing a program. The default is Yes, which means that PKZIP
will automatically delete the lower level sub-directories once the
compression process is complete.
Windowed Compression (Yes, No)
When Windowed Compression is set to "Yes", ZIP'R Pro will attempt to
execute the program compression process within the limits of a window.
Otherwise, program compression will occur on a full DOS screen.
Windowed Decompression (Yes, No)
When Windowed Decompression is set to "Yes", ZIP'R Pro will attempt to
execute the program decompression process within the limits of a window.
Otherwise, program decompression will occur on a full DOS screen.
Accurate File Size Calculation (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4)
Before ZIP'R Pro is able to decompress a program, it must calculate the
amount of disk space that will be required to hold the decompressed
program. There are 4 levels of accuracy/speed available. The more
accuracy that is desired, the slower the calculation process becomes.
Level 1
If Level 1 is selected, ZIP'R Pro "guesses" at the amount of space
required to hold the decompressed program files.
Level 2
If Level 2 is selected, ZIP'R Pro performs a more accurate calculation
for the space needed to successfully store the decompressed files. This
level is recommended for most users, since the calculation used is
fairly accurate, and usually errs on the conservative side.
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Level 3
Level 3 uses the same calculation as level 2, but with one difference in
the video display. Level 2 views the contents and total size of the
archived file by redirecting the output to the screen. Level 3
redirects this output to a file, which takes longer. If you use Level
3, you won't see the archive file contents "flying-by" on the screen,
but it will take a bit longer to process it.
Level 4
This is the most complicated (and most time-consuming) method of
calculating the space needed for the decompressed files. But, it is
EXACT. ZIP'R Pro reads the size of each file from the archive file
contents, and uses the Cluster Size to determine exactly how much space
a file will consume once it is extracted. This method takes a longer
time to complete, but there should be NO DOUBT about whether enough
space exists on the hard drive to complete the decompression process
successfully.
Cluster Size (Auto Detect, Manual Entry)
When ZIP'R Pro uses the Accurate File Size Calculation, described above,
it needs to know the size of the allocation unit used on the program's
disk drive. By selecting "Auto Detect", you can instruct ZIP'R Pro to
automatically detect the true cluster size. If you select "Manual Entry",
you can enter the cluster size you want ZIP'R Pro to use when making these
calculations. When in doubt, use Auto Detect.
Compression / Decompression Swapping (Automatic, Always, Never)
This option allows you to specify whether or not ZIP'R Pro swaps to EMS or
disk when it attempts to compress or decompress a program. There are
three options available for this field:
Automatic Swap
This instructs ZIP'R Pro to swap itself to EMS or disk ONLY if there is
not enough memory available, as specified by the corresponding Trip
Point.
Always Swap
This option instructs ZIP'R Pro to always swap itself to EMS or disk, no
matter how much memory is available. This is the safest method for
executing programs and/or DOS commands, although it can consume more
time.
Never Swap
This instructs ZIP'R Pro that it should never swap to EMS or disk, no
matter how much (or how little) memory is actually available. Use this
option carefully, as it could cause programs and DOS commands to issue
out of memory error messages.
Since swapping generally slows a program down, it is best to let ZIP'R Pro
decide when to swap by using the "Automatic Swap" feature.
Trip Point:
This option allows users to specify the trip point (or memory availability
requirement) that should be used for ZIP'R Pro to decide when it should
swap itself to EMS or disk. The trip point only works when "Automatic
Swap" is selected as the swapping type.
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Compression Paths
In order for ZIP'R Pro to be able to compress and decompress programs, it
needs to know the path to the compression program(s) that you are using. If
you want to use ARJ, LHA, or PKZIP/PKUNZIP, enter the appropriate path in
the ARJ Path, LHA Path, or ZIP Path field on this screen. If ZIP'R Pro
cannot find the selected compression program in the directory specified on
this screen, it will search the ZIP'R Pro sub-directory. If the compression
/ decompression program cannot be found there, it issues an error message.
Each of the compression paths must be in the format "C:\XXX\", as shown in
the following examples.
C:\ARJ\
C:\PKZIP\
C:\ARCHIVE\LHA\
Register
Registration Name
If you are a registered user of ZIP'R Pro, enter your registration name in
the Registration Name field. The Registration Name cannot be longer than
36 characters. If you are not a registered user, please read the
"Registration Terms" section below.
Registration Number
If you are a registered user of ZIP'R Pro, enter your registration number
in the Registration Number field. If you are not a registered user,
please read the "Registration Terms" section below.
Network Users
When you register ZIP'R Pro for a network license, you will receive a
registration code that supports a specific number of network users. In
order for your registration code to work properly, you must enter the
exact number of stations your network license is registered for. If you
are not using ZIP'R Pro on a network, simply leave this field blank.
Registration Terms
ZIP'R Pro For DOS is shareware. You may try ZIP'R Pro for a period of two
weeks. If you continue using ZIP'R Pro after the initial two week period,
you must register it. Standard registration is only $49.95 (+ $5.00 S&H).
Registered users will receive the newest version of ZIP'R Pro on diskette,
along with a printed manual, and a registration number. To register, call
(218) 924-2050. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and
Discover, as well as personal checks and money orders. (Checks / money
orders must be in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. Bank!) If you wish to
register by mail, print out the order form entitled REGISTER.DOC, and send
it to:
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc.
108 Second Avenue West
Bertha MN 56437-0297
TAME Options
Use Custom TAME Batch File
If this option is selected, ZIP'R Pro allows you to create a customized
ZPROTAME.BAT batch file that can be used under Windows, OS/2, or DESQview
to invoke TAME prior to running a program.
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TAME Path
This field should contain the drive and path where TAME is located on your
hard drive. This path you enter here will be hard-coded into the
ZPROTAME.BAT batch file.
Create Custom ZPROTAME.BAT Batch File
When this button is pressed, ZIP'R Pro creates a ZPROTAME.BAT batch file
in the ZIP'R Pro subdirectory. This can be used to execute programs under
Windows, OS/2, and DESQview.
Video Options
Screen Writes (BIOS, Direct, Auto Detect)
This option allows you to specify whether ZIP'R Pro should write
information to the screen using BIOS or Direct. The default is Auto
Detect.
Scan Activity Indicator (File Count, Twirling Bars, None)
The scan activity indicator is a small display that occurs on the top of
the compression screen when ZIP'R Pro is scanning for added or deleted
files. If File Count is selected, ZIP'R Pro will display the number of
the current file that it is checking as it proceeds through the file list.
If Twirling Bars is selected, a pair of twirling bars will spin, letting
you know that there is continued activity on the part of ZIP'R Pro.
Select None if you do not want either of these two options displayed.
(Note: This process has been speeded up significantly from the original
ZIP'R, and in most cases, you probably won't notice this indicator. It is
most useful on extremely large archives with many files.)
ZIP'R Pro Delays
Non-registered copies of ZIP'R Pro will ignore any changes on this screen
and use the default settings. Registering ZIP'R Pro with the author will
allow you to completely remove the prelog pause and delay.
Pause during Prelog
Place a check mark in this box if you want ZIP'R Pro to pause with a
"Press Any Key" message when the prelog screen is displayed.
Delay during Prelog
Place a check mark in this box if you want ZIP'R Pro to delay when the
prelog screen is displayed. Enter the amount of the delay in the Prelog
Delay field.
Prelog Delay
Enter the number of seconds ZIP'R Pro should pause on the prelog screen
before ZIP'R Pro attempts to execute the selected program. This field is
only valid if the "Delay during Prelog" box has a check mark in it.
Experienced ZIP'R Pro users can set this field to 0, which will prevent
ZIP'R Pro from displaying the prelog screen. Novice users may want to set
this field to 4, to allow a short time to view the information displayed
on the prelog screen.
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■─────────────────────────────────────────■
│ Using ZIP'R Pro │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Once ZIP'R Pro system preferences have been set up in the ZIF Editor Pro, and
.ZPD files have been created for each program, you are ready to use ZIP'R Pro.
Log to the ZIP'R Pro program sub-directory, type "ZIPRPRO", append a space,
and add the name of the .ZPD file to be referenced. The command line
structure should look similar to the following examples:
ZIPRPRO PCSHELL
ZIPRPRO PW
ZIPRPRO PSDELUXE
ZIPRPRO LOTUS123
ZIPRPRO THEDRAW
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│ Using ZIP'R Pro With A Menuing System: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
To use ZIP'R Pro with a menuing system, you must modify the location and
program name specified for each program that will be run through ZIP'R Pro.
QuikMenu Example:
OLD Location: C:\PFS
Command: PW
NEW Location: C:\ZIPRPRO
Command: ZIPRPRO PW
AutoMenu Example:
OLD C:
CD\PFS
PW
CD\
AUTO
NEW C:
CD\ZIPRPRO
ZIPRPRO PW
CD\
AUTO
All programs that are executed through ZIP'R Pro must have C:\ZIPRPRO (or the
actual location of the ZIP'R Pro files) specified as the path. The location
of the program to be executed is specified in the .ZPD file that was created
with the ZIF Editor. ZIP'R Pro automatically changes to the proper directory
before executing the desired program.
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│ What Happens When I Execute ZIP'R Pro? │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Several things take place through the course of using ZIP'R Pro. Here is a
brief summary of what ZIP'R Pro does, and what you can expect to see on the
screen:
When using the following variable on the ZIF Editor's .ZPD editing screen:
ZIF Filename....: C:\ZIPRPRO\PCSHELL.ZPD
Executable File.: C:\PCTOOLS\PCSHELL.EXE
Parameters......:
Maximum Users...: 1
Compressed File.: C:\PCTOOLS\PCTOOLS
Compression Type: ZIP
and entering the command line: ZIPRPRO PCSHELL
the following events would take place:
1. ZIP'R Pro checks for the existence of the .ZPD file. If the .ZPD file
cannot be found, ZIP'R Pro issues an error message. If ZIP'R Pro was able
to locate the .ZPD file, ZIP'R Pro proceeds to step #2.
2. ZIP'R Pro displays the prelog screen. The unregistered version of ZIP'R
Pro will pause for 10 seconds while this screen displays. Registered
users may reduce the delay period, or remove it entirely by using the
ZIP'R Pro Defaults screen within the ZIF Editor. (For more information,
see "ZIP'R Pro Default Settings".)
This screen contains a wealth of information for users with different
system configurations. The following is a summary of this information,
and what it means.
Conventional
Displays the amount of available conventional memory.
EMS
Displays the amount of available EMS memory.
Virtual
Displays the amount of free disk space on the drive where ZIP'R Pro is
being executed from.
Environment
Displays the amount of available environment space.
Free Space
Displays the amount of free disk space on the drive where the program is
being executed from.
Cluster Size
Detects the Cluster Size being used. If Auto Detect was selected in the
ZIF Editor, ZIP'R Pro will display the size of the allocation unit that
it detects on the target drive. If Manual Entry was selected in the ZIF
Editor, ZIP'R Pro will display the size that was manually entered.
ZIP'R Pro Maximum Users
Displays the maximum number of network users allowed to use ZIP'R Pro at
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the same time.
Program Maximum Users
Displays the maximum number of concurrent users allowed for this
program, as set up in the specified .ZPD file.
Query (QRY)
Displays a check mark if Query mode is enabled in the specified .ZPD
file.
Update (UPD)
Displays a check mark if Update mode is enabled in the specified .ZPD
file.
Sorted (SRT)
Displays a check mark if Sorted Extraction is being used. (Applies only
for PKZIP / PKUNZIP.)
Selective Extraction / Exclusion (SEL)
Displays a check mark if either Selective Extraction or Selective
Exclusion is enabled.
Sub-Directory Deletion (SDD)
Displays a check mark if Sub-Directory Deletion is enabled. (Applies
only to PKZIP 2.04g.)
Integrity Check (INT)
Displays whether or not Test Integrity is enabled in the specified .ZPD
file.
Compress / Decompress Only (C/D)
Displays a check mark if Compress/Decompress Only is enabled.
Atomic Lock Files (ATL)
Displays a check mark if Atomic Lock Files are being used.
Network (NET)
Displays a check mark if ZIP'R Pro detects the presence of a network.
Multitasker (MUL)
Displays a check mark if ZIP'R Pro detects the presence of a
multitasker.
IN Commands (IN)
Displays the total number of "IN" DOS Commands read from the specified
.ZPD file.
OUTCommands (OUT)
Displays the total number of "OUT" DOS Commands read from the specified
.ZPD file.
Selective Extraction Commands (SXT)
Displays the total number of Selective Extraction entries read from the
specified .ZPD file.
Selective Exclusion Commands (SXC)
Displays the total number of Selective Exclusion entries read from the
specified .ZPD file.
TSR Commands (TSR)
Displays the total number of TSR DOS Commands read from the specified
.ZPD file.
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AFSC Level
Displays the Accurate File Size Calculation level selected for ZIP'R
Pro.
Program Path/Name
Displays the program path and executable filename as set up in the
specified .ZPD file.
Parameters
Displays any parameters that will be passed to the program being
executed, as set up in the specified .ZPD file.
Compressed Filename
Displays the path and filename of the compressed file that will be
created when ZIP'R Pro compresses the program. The extension that
appears on this field should reflect the name of the compression program
being used. (PKZIP will use .ZIP, ARJ will use .ARJ, LHA will use .LZH,
and NONE will not display an extension.)
3. After displaying the prelog screen, ZIP'R Pro checks the validity of the
drive and path that was entered in the .ZPD file. If ZIP'R Pro cannot
find the drive and/or path, it issues an error message. If ZIP'R Pro is
able to locate the drive and path specified, it then checks for the
existence of a compressed file, bearing the name entered in the
"Compressed FileName" field of the .ZPD editing screen. One of the many
benefits of ZIP'R Pro is that it allows the ability to change compression
programs at any time. ZIP'R Pro checks for the existence of any one of
three different compressed files. In this case, ZIP'R Pro checks for
PCTOOLS.ARJ, PCTOOLS.LHA, and PCTOOLS.ZIP. The compressed file that is
found first by ZIP'R Pro is decompressed using the corresponding
decompression utility (step #4). If ZIP'R Pro does not find a compressed
file, it skips the decompression process and begins to execute the program
(step #5).
4. ZIP'R Pro begins the decompression process by viewing the compressed file
and calculating the disk space required to decompress the entire file.
The accuracy level of this calculation depends on the setting of the
Accurate File Size Calculation (Level 1 - 4) and the Cluster Size setting.
If ZIP'R Pro determines that there is not enough disk space available to
decompress the entire file, a warning message will be issued. If ZIP'R
Pro determines that sufficient disk space is available to decompress the
entire file, it executes the necessary decompression program to decompress
the file.
5. The next step performed by ZIP'R Pro is automatic execution of the
specified program. This step makes ZIP'R Pro unique from most other
compression / decompression utilities. Rather than forcing users to
compress and decompress programs separately, ZIP'R Pro does it all
automatically. If ZIP'R Pro is not able to locate the executable file, it
issues an error message stating the problem. If ZIP'R Pro is able to
locate the executable file, it executes the program normally, along with
any parameters set up in the .ZPD file.
6. If Query Mode is enabled, ZIP'R Pro pops up a screen prompting you whether
or not you want to compress the program you just exited. If you answer
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Yes, ZIP'R Pro continues with step #7. If you answer No, ZIP'R Pro skips
to step #8.
7. Once the program is exited, ZIP'R Pro begins to compress (or-recompress)
the program directory using the compression utility specified in the .ZPD
file. The amount of time this takes depends on the number and size of the
files being compressed. If Update Mode is enabled, ZIP'R Pro simply
updates the archive file with any changes that have occurred since the
file was decompressed. New files are added to the compressed file,
modified files are updated in the compressed file, and deleted files are
removed from the compressed file.
8. After the compressed file has been successfully created, ZIP'R Pro
displays a delay screen for unregistered users. To remove this delay,
please read the file REGISTER.DOC to find out how to register ZIP'R Pro.
Once this is complete, ZIP'R Pro returns control of the computer back to a
DOS prompt or the menuing system you are using.
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│ Networks / Multitaskers │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
ZIP'R Pro has advanced features available to deal with program execution,
compression, and decompression under multitaskers and in network environments.
Currently, ZIP'R Pro recognizes Windows, DESQview, OS/2, and Novell operating
systems / environments. ZIP'R Pro has an additional feature that the original
ZIP'R did not have. It's called atomic lock files.
When the Network / Multitasker option of ZIP'R Pro is enabled, ZIP'R Pro
creates special token files to make sure that two users do not attempt to
compress or decompress a program at the same time. Normally, ZIP'R Pro would
check for a token file, and create it only if it did not exist already.
However, it is possible that another user could create the file between the
time that ZIP'R Pro checked for it and the time that it actually created it.
This situation is rare, but could happen, and could be dangerous. That's
where atomic lock files are useful. Atomic lock files ensure that a file by
the same name cannot be in existence AS IT IS CREATING IT.
If you are using ZIP'R Pro under a multitasker or in a network environment,
make sure that "Network/Multitasker Execution" is set to "Yes" (or "Auto", for
Auto-Detection), under Advanced Options on the Settings menu of the ZIF
Editor. Also make sure that "Use Atomic Lock Files" is set to "Yes". This
will provide the maximum amount of security against potential problems.
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│ DESQview Tips & Techniques: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
To set up ZIP'R Pro under DESQview, use the following examples:
DESQview .DVP Example:
OLD Program...: PW
Parameters:
Directory.: C:\PFS
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NEW Program...: ZIPRPRO
Parameters: PW
Directory.: C:\ZIPRPRO
If you are a Tame user, use the ZIF Editor to specify the correct path for the
TAME directory on your hard drive, and create a custom ZPROTAME.BAT batch
file. This file invokes TAME-RES.COM prior to executing ZIP'R Pro. To run
the previous example program, the .DVP command lines would be changed as shown
below:
DESQview .DVP Example (Invoking Tame):
OLD Program...: ZIPRPRO
Parameters: PW
Directory.: C:\ZIPRPRO
NEW Program...: ZPROTAME
Parameters: ZIPRPRO PW
Directory.: C:\ZIPRPRO
Since ZPROTAME.BAT is a batch file containing an EXIT statement, you should
also make the following change to your .DVP file:
Change a Program Advanced Options
OLD Close on exit (Y,N,blank)......: [Y]
NEW Close on exit (Y,N,blank)......: [N]
This change allows control to return to the ZPROTAME.BAT file after ZIP'R Pro
completes its operation.
Allocating about 300K of EMS memory to programs executed through ZIP'R Pro
will allow ZIP'R Pro to swap itself to EMS memory, rather than disk. This
speeds up the swapping process somewhat. If you are already allocating EMS
memory to the program, increasing the amount by 300K will provide extra room
for the swap file.
The opening ZIP'R Pro screen will indicate how much EMS memory is available to
ZIP'R Pro. If this figure is less than 300K, increase the amount of EMS
memory allocated.
Since PKZIP 2.0 can also use EMS memory, additional memory should be set aside
as swap space for PKZIP.
When using ZIPRPRO (without TAME), you can save about 8K of memory by
specifying the .EXE extension for ZIPRPRO as shown in the following example:
DESQview .DVP Example (Saves about 8K of memory.):
OLD Program...: ZIPRPRO
Parameters: PW
Directory.: C:\ZIPRPRO
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NEW Program...: ZIPRPRO.EXE
Parameters: PW
Directory.: C:\ZIPRPRO
This saves about 8K of memory by allowing DESQview to execute ZIP'R Pro
directly, rather than loading a secondary command processor.
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│ Using ZIP'R Pro with Windows: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
ZIP'R Pro is only effective when running DOS programs under Windows. It will
NOT work with Windows specific programs!
Windows Program Item Properties Example:
OLD Description: PFS Pro-Write
Command Line: PW
Working Directory: C:\PFS
NEW Description: PFS Pro-Write
Command Line: ZIPRPRO PW
Working Directory: C:\ZIPRPRO
Windows .PIF Example:
OLD Program Filename: PW.COM
Window Title: PFS Pro-Write
Optional Parameters:
Start-up Directory: C:\PFS
NEW Program Filename: ZIPRPRO.EXE
Window Title: PFS Pro-Write
Optional Parameters: PW
Start-up Directory: C:\ZIPRPRO
TAME may also be used in combination with ZIP'R Pro under Windows. If you are
a Tame user, use the ZIF Editor to specify the correct path for the TAME
directory on your hard drive, and create a custom ZPROTAME.BAT batch file.
This file invokes TAME-RES.COM prior to executing ZIP'R Pro. To run the
previous example program, the Windows command lines would be changed as shown
below:
Windows Program Item Properties Example (Invoking Tame):
OLD Description: PFS Pro-Write
Command Line: ZIPRPRO PW
Working Directory: C:\ZIPRPRO
NEW Description: PFS Pro-Write
Command Line: ZPROTAME ZIPRPRO PW
Working Directory: C:\ZIPRPRO
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Windows .PIF Example (Invoking Tame):
OLD Program Filename: ZIPRPRO.EXE
Window Title: PFS Pro-Write
Optional Parameters: PW
Start-up Directory: C:\ZIPRPRO
NEW Program Filename: ZPROTAME.BAT
Window Title: PFS Pro-Write
Optional Parameters: ZIPRPRO PW
Start-up Directory: C:\ZIPRPRO
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│ How Effective Is ZIP'R Pro? │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
ZIP'R Pro can save a typical computer user a substantial amount of hard drive
space. Most users have several programs on their hard drives that are seldom
used, but take up a tremendous amount of hard disk real-estate. Rather than
deleting these programs completely, ZIP'R Pro allows these programs to be
accessed when needed, storing them in a compressed form when they are not in
use. The amount of hard drive space saved depends totally on the
effectiveness of the compression program used by ZIP'R Pro. As compression
programs improve, so will the ratios that ZIP'R Pro is able to achieve.
The compression programs used by ZIP'R Pro do not provide "on-the-fly" data
compression. As a result, there is a time delay during the compression and
decompression processes. However, ZIP'R Pro does not require 50K of valuable
memory, either. In addition, ZIP'R Pro does not degrade the performance of
the computer system as the "on-the-fly" data compression programs do.
A performance comparison of the three compression programs currently supported
by ZIP'R Pro is shown in the following table. The test directory consisted of
33 files, plus a sub-directory which contained an additional 17 files.
Test Directory Size Using Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0
OVERALL
COMPRESSION TYPE BYTES COMPRESSION COMPRESSION
------------------------------------------------------------------
Original Baseline 2,980,853 - -
MS-DOS 2,980,853 0% 0%
New Baseline 2,980,853 - 0%
Additional compression obtained using ZIP'R Pro:
No Compression (NONE) 2,980,853 0% 0%
PKZIP 1.1 Compression (ZIP) 1,536,688 48% 48%
PKZIP 2.0 Compression (ZIP) 1,401,026 53% 53%
LHA Compression (LHA) 1,428,393 52% 52%
ARJ Compression (ARJ) 1,406,625 53% 53%
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Test Directory Size Using DR DOS 6.0 (with SuperStor)
OVERALL
COMPRESSION TYPE BYTES COMPRESSION COMPRESSION
------------------------------------------------------------------
Original Baseline 2,980,853 - -
DRDOS w/SuperStor 1,992,704 33% 33%
New Baseline 1,992,704 - 33%
Additional compression obtained using ZIP'R Pro:
No Compression (NONE) 1,992,704 0% 33%
PKZIP 1.1 Compression (ZIP) 1,551,360 22% 48%
PKZIP 2.0 Compression (ZIP) 1,408,512 29% 53%
LHA Compression (LHA) 1,444,864 27% 52%
ARJ Compression (ARJ) 1,423,872 29% 52%
You can see by this table that SuperStor was only achieving an overall
compression ratio of 33%. Using ZIP'R Pro with PKZIP 2.0 allowed an extra 20%
savings on hard drive space!
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│ Cautions When Using ZIP'R Pro │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Do NOT attempt to use ZIP'R Pro to compress any directories containing files
that are referenced in your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT. If you wish to
compress the DOS sub-directory, copy any such files to the root directory of
the hard drive, and update the paths in your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Also be cautious when compressing directories that contain memory managers,
caches, and utilities that may be needed to boot your machine. These
directories may be compressed, but any files needed for booting the machine
must be copied to the root directory, and the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT
paths updated.
Keep in mind that in order to properly decompress a program, there must be
enough free space on the hard drive to contain all the extracted files in
addition to the original compressed file. After the files have been
successfully extracted, the compressed file is deleted. Likewise, when
compressing a program, sufficient space must be available for the original
program files and the newly created compressed file. After the compressed
file has been successfully created, the original program files are deleted.
Multitaskers such as DESQview and Windows put additional stress on the disk
I/O systems of the computer. If you have any doubts about the stability of
your system, use the Test Integrity option in the .ZPD file to force the
compression program to verify the integrity of the archive. When running on a
network or under a multitasker, make sure that "Network/Multitasker Execution"
is set to "Yes" or "Auto", and "Use Atomic Lock Files" is set to "Yes".
When upgrading to PKZIP 2.0, test the reliability of the compression and
decompression processes before trusting it with your data! PKZIP 2.0 has some
documented problems with fast machines (486/25 and up) using external CPU
memory caches. Read the troubleshooting section of the PKZIP 2.0
documentation for more information.
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│ Troubleshooting / Common Problems: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Problem #1:
The most common problem among ZIP'R Pro users is incorrect setup of the .ZPD
file being used. The following list gives some hints and tips for filling in
each field when editing a .ZPD file through the ZIF Editor.
Field Name Hints / Tips
ZIP'R Pro Filename
Make sure that this field contains only characters that can be used as part
of a filename. To find out which characters may or may not be used as part
of a DOS filename, see your DOS reference manual.
Executable File
You must place the correct extension of the program to be executed on the
filename. If ZIP'R Pro issues an error message that it contain find the
program, make sure you have check the extension on this field.
Parameters
Since some programs require case sensitive passed parameters, the ZIF Editor
does not automatically convert this field to UPPER CASE. Enter any
parameters exactly as you would enter them after the program name, if you
were using a DOS command line.
Compressed Filename
Do not place an extension for the compressed file in this field. ZIP'R Pro
automatically adds the correct extension at run time. If the compression
program is PKZIP, the extension will be .ZIP. If the compression program in
ARJ, the extension will be .ARJ, and likewise, if the compression program is
LHA, the extension will be .LZH.
Maximum Users
Make sure that the maximum number of concurrent users does not exceed 256.
ZIP'R Pro will only allow 256 users in one program at the same time.
Compression Type
If you want to decompress a previously compressed program without
recompressing it, use the "NONE" option.
Test Integrity
Check this box ONLY if you want the compression program to perform an
integrity check on the archived files once they have been compressed.
Query Option
Check this field when you want ZIP'R Pro to prompt you before compressing a
program. This allows you to specify whether a program should be compressed
"on-the-fly".
Update Option
This option is only available for use when ZIP (PKZIP / PKUNZIP) is selected
as the Compression Type. If any other option is selected, the Update Option
field will be grayed and disabled.
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Problem #2:
If you receive the error message, "Unable to run COMMAND /C ...", you are
probably running DR DOS, and do not have COMMAND.COM available on your path.
For some reason, DR DOS does not copy COMMAND.COM into the \DRDOS sub-
directory at installation time, making it unavailable on the path. The
solution here is simply to copy COMMAND.COM from the root directory into the
\DRDOS sub-directory. Another alternative is to add the root directory to the
PATH= statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
ZIP'R Pro is able to detect if COMMAND.COM cannot be found, and therefore
issues a warning message.
Problem #3:
If ZIP'R Pro won't compress the program's files and sub-directories after it
is exited, check the .ZPD file. If the fields are all correct, check the
\ZIPRPRO sub-directory for files with any of the following extensions:
.U00 through .UFF .CSF .SXT
.P00 through .PFF .DSF .ZSF
.N00 through .NFF .SXF
These are token files created by ZIP'R Pro to track concurrent access to a
compressed file on networks and under multitaskers. Normally, these files are
deleted when the program is exited. However, if the computer hangs, these
files will not be deleted, and will prevent ZIP'R Pro from compressing the
program's files and sub-directories. The filename should match the name of
the compressed file specified in the .ZPD file. ZIP'R Pro provides a quick
and easy solution to the problem of leftover token files. Make sure that
ZIP'R Pro is not being used on any active programs, and type the following
command:
ZIPRPRO /CLEANUP
The /CLEANUP command is used to erase all signal files in the ZIP'R Pro
sub-directory. This option should be used with care to ensure that no other
processes are using ZIP'R Professional. (Erasing signal files that are in use
by other programs could cause "weird" behavior.)
The most common reason that any of these types of files would be left behind
is usually due to a computer hang. When the computer hangs, control is not
returned to ZIP'R Pro, so ZIP'R Pro cannot delete them as part of the cleanup
process. They can also be left behind due to a TSR not be unloaded in the TSR
(Post) Command process if it was loaded in the TSR (Pre) Command process. As
mentioned earlier, this can also cause control to not be returned to ZIP'R
Pro, in which case, these files would not be deleted.
Problem #4
If ZIP'R Pro will not recognize your registration name and number and
continues to issue an "UNREGISTERED" message on the prelog screen, check the
file ZIPRPRO.INI. If you manually edited this file without using the ZIF
Editor, it is possible the text editor you were using allowed additional
spaces to be saved at the end of both the registration name and number. To
solve this problem, use the ZIF Editor to modify these entries. The ZIF
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Editor makes sure that all extra spaces are trimmed before saving these fields
to the .ZPD file. If you cannot use the ZIF Editor, use a text editor that
allows you to view and trim any extra spaces, or use a text editor that
automatically trims extraneous spaces from the end of a line.
Problem #5
If you are having trouble getting ZIP'R Pro to run properly, there is a
special "TEST" parameter that can aid you in diagnosing your problem. When
typing the command line to run ZIP'R Pro, instead of typing "ZIPRPRO
FILENAME", you can type "ZIPRPRO FILENAME TEST". This extra parameter will
allow you to view several screens of parameters. These parameters contain
information that ZIP'R Pro is reading from the system, the ZIPRPRO.INI file,
and the individual .ZPD file. This can be used to find out if ZIP'R Pro is
reading the necessary files accurately. If you detect a problem when using
the TEST parameter, please contact STSI at (218) 924-2050.
Note: The keys (CTRL + Break) can be used on the ZIP'R Pro prelog screen to
exit from ZIP'R Pro. Although this is not recommended, it will enable
users to stop execution in an emergency situation.
Problem #6
There is one known problem with the ZIF Editor Pro that we are currently
looking into. Although we cannot explain why, when the ZIF Editor Pro is
launched under Windows and the context-sensitive help is accessed one or more
times, the program will crash with an error message that the database must be
repaired or an index cannot be found. The file ZIFPRO.HLP is actually a
database of help topics, and should be fine, even after this problem occurs.
The best we can say right now, is that users should try not to access online
help in the ZIF Editor Pro when running under Windows.
Problem #7
When using OS/2 Version 2.1 in combination with Novell NetWare, PKUNZIP cannot
re-create lower-level sub-directories when decompressing a program. (This
problem only appears in a global session.) If you are experiencing these
types of problems, disable sub-directory deletion on the Advanced Options
screen of the ZIF Editor.
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│ Questions And Answers │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Question #1: Can ZIP'R Pro leave a program uncompressed after it has been
previously compressed with ZIP'R Pro?
Answer: Yes! Simply use the "Query" option on the program. Before
ZIP'R Pro attempts to recompress the program, it will
ask you if you want to compress it. Answer "No" to the
prompt, and the program will remain uncompressed.
Question #2: What networks / multitaskers does ZIP'R Pro recognize?
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Answer: ZIP'R Pro currently recognizes/supports the following
operating systems / environments:
Windows
OS/2
DESQView / DESQview/X
Novell
LANtastic
10Net
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
│ Comments From ZIP'R Users │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
The following list shows samples of some of the comments we have received on
the original ZIP'R product:
"Works as advertised. Seamless integration.... I think you have a superb
product."
- Toronto, Ontario
"ZIP'R is going to save you money, and more important hard disk storage
space. It will save you money AND headaches by not having to purchase a disk
compression program such as Stacker or SuperStor.... Support shareware and
give this program a try. I know you will use it, NO ONE ever has enough hard
disk space."
- Throughput (The S.W.I.P.C.C. Inc. Journal)
March 1993
"Really neat program."
- Dresden, Tennessee
"There is an excellent interface for setting up each program within ZIP'R...
Once a program has been set up, it's operation within ZIP'R is transparent to
the user. One advantage to those who can't afford the 40 to 50 K of RAM
required by other compression programs is that ZIP'R only requires 2.5K RAM
when it has finished loading your program. When you have become familiar with
the program you will wonder how you ever managed without it."
- read.me (The Personal Computer Club of Toronto)
October 1993
"...thanks for a great product."
- Edgewood, New Mexico
"It's (ZIP'R is) a program of professional quality, worth registering ... It
helps me to avoid Double Space..."
- The Netherlands
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■─────────────────────────────────────────■
│ Programs Mentioned │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
386MAX is copyrighted by Qualitas.
ARJ is copyrighted by Robert K Jung.
AutoMenu is copyrighted by Magee Enterprises.
BLAST FAX PC is copyrighted by U.S. Robotics, Inc.
DESQview is copyrighted by Quarterdeck Office Systems.
DoorWay is copyrighted by Marshall Dudley.
DR DOS is copyrighted by Digital Research Inc.
LANtastic is copyrighted by Artisoft, Inc.
LHA is copyrighted by Haruyasu Yoshizaki.
MS-DOS is copyrighted by Microsoft.
Novell is copyrighted by Novell.
OS/2 is copyrighted by IBM.
PKZIP is copyrighted by PKWARE, Inc.
PKUNZIP is copyrighted by PKWARE, Inc.
QEMM is copyrighted by Quarterdeck Office Systems.
QuikMenu is copyrighted by OSCS Software Development, Inc.
Stacker is copyrighted by Stac Electronics, Inc.
SuperStor is copyrighted by AddStor, Inc.
Tame is copyrighted by PowerSoft, Inc. and David G. Thomas.
Windows is copyrighted by Microsoft.
ZIP'R is copyrighted by Stevenson Technical Services, Inc.
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Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
108 Second Avenue West
Bertha, MN 56437-0297
Phone: (218) 924-2050
FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, N,8,1
ZIP'R Pro 1.19 Registration Form
Qty Description Price Each Total
_____ ZIP'R Pro 1.19 Single-User Registration $49.95 ________
Includes Printed Manual, 3 1/2" & 5 1/4" Diskettes
_____ ZIP'R Pro 1.19 Network Registration (Users? ____) ______ ________
(Same price breaks apply for site-licensing.)
┌────────────┬─────────────┐ ┌────────────┬─────────────┐
│ # of Users │ Price │ │ # of Users │ Price │
├────────────┼─────────────┤ ├────────────┼─────────────┤
│ 5 │ $150.00 │ │ 50 │ $600.00 │
│ 10 │ $300.00 │ │ 100 │ $750.00 │
│ 20 │ $450.00 │ │ More? │ CALL │
└────────────┴─────────────┘ └────────────┴─────────────┘
_____ Additional Copies of Printed Manual $10.00 ________
Sub-Total: ________
Minnesota Residents Add 6.5% Sales Tax: ________
Shipping/Handling (USA/Canada = $5.00, Foreign = $12.50): ________
Upgrade From ZIP'R (USA/Canada = $20.00, Foreign = $27.50): ________
(No other charges or fees are required for upgrades.)
Total: ________
Name: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City: ____________________________
State: ___________ Zip Code: _______________ Phone: ___________________
Please Register ZIP'R Pro To This Name: ___________________________________
Method of Payment: ___ Visa/MC ___ American Express ___ Discover
___ Check/Money Order Enclosed
(Checks/MO's must be in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. Bank!)
Credit Card #: __________________________________ Expiration Date: ___/___
Name on Card: _______________________ Signature: _________________________
Comments / Suggestions: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Please take a minute to answer the following questions. Your answers
will assist us in improving and marketing ZIP'R Pro. (Check all that
apply.)
Where did you hear about ZIP'R Pro?
[ ] BBS [ ] Catalog/Magazine [ ] Friend/Relative
[ ] Rack Vendor [ ] User's Group [ ] Other _______________
Please provide name of BBS/Catalog/Magazine/User's Group, (if possible)
______________________________________________________________________
What operating systems / environments do you use?
[ ] DOS [ ] Windows [ ] DESQview/DESQview/X [ ] OS/2
What do you use ZIP'R Pro for?
[ ] Business Applications [ ] Games [ ] Other _________________
What compression program(s) are you using?
[ ] ARJ [ ] LHA [ ] ZIP
Would you be interested in seeing ZIP'R Pro work on Windows-specific
programs?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Doesn't Matter
Why are you registering ZIP'R Pro?
[ ] I'm honest by nature!
[ ] The prelog and nag delays are so annoying!
[ ] Other ______________________________________________________________
What feature(s) do you like the most about ZIP'R Pro? ___________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
What feature(s) would you like to see added to ZIP'R Pro? _______________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments: ____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
May We Quote You? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Doesn't Matter
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