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******************
* TLC ATTRIBUTER *
* Version 2.00 *
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I. USE
This program is very simple to use, it runs as either an accessory or a
program by changing the extender (i.e. '.ACC' for an accessory and '.PRG'
for a program) and runs in Medium or High resolution. The main screen shows
a directory of the files from the current drive. To change disk drives,
simply click on the drive you want to see. To change directories into a
folder, click on it. If you click on a file that's shown, an option box
appears. The files current attributes are shown as selected on the available
buttons. You can rename the file by pressing either backspace or escape and
typing the new name on the line the filename is shown on. To change any of
the attributes, just click on them and when you select 'Change it' the
changes will be made. Two of the buttons have an immediate effect and don't
wait for the 'Change it' button, those are the Delete and Touch buttons.
'Touch' will update the time and date of the file to the current time and
date set in your ST. Delete does what it says but be careful, it will delete
files that are 'Read Only' or 'Hidden'. To change directories upwards, click
on the window close gadget in the upper left hand corner. If more files are
available than can be shown in one listing, the Next Page and Back Page
buttons will become active when they can be used. For info on the program,
click on the 'TLC' Icon in the upper right hand corner. If you click on Disk
Info, you'll be shown the free bytes on the drive and the Volume Name
(Label). You may change the name just like changing the filename.
II. EXPLANATION
Why would you want to change a files attributes? Desktops can tend to
become cluttered, especially with lots of files that are configuration or
setup files for other programs. System files (like the hard drive boot
files) can be changed to 'System' files and they won't be shown on the GEM
desktop. This also saves them from accidental dragging to the trash can.
Also, '.INF' files for several popular programs can be 'Hidden' which helps
clean up your desktop. With TOS 1.4 or 1.6, the 'Archive' attribute can be
changed to force a file to be backed up with a program such as DIAMONDBACK
(a GREAT backup program for hard drive owners).
III. TLC
Thank you for contributing for this disk of programs. Please send any
bug reports (egads...) or ideas for improvements or enhancements to:
Tom Hayslett
HQ USAFE/FMF
PSC 2, Box 6195
APO AE 09012
******* UPDATES *******
Version 2.00 - 30 Nov 91
Fixed a bug that's been haunting me awhile. It only occurs
when the program is run as an accessory and it lets mouse clicks
'bleed' through to the desktop. Finally nailed that dude and in
the process reduced the program size and memory usage.
Version 1.22 - 5 Mar 91
The only thing changed in this version was the drive 'B:' button.
Previous versions relied on the BIOS(10) call to check for drives attached
which always shows drive B: as being available. TOS compensates by asking
you to insert disk B: into drive A: in these instances. A much cleaner
approach is to check the system location 1190, it shows a 0,1, or 2
indicating whether there are 0,1 or 2 floppy drives attached. This way will
show the drive B: button as unavailable if you only have one floppy drive
(even with a hard drive attached). Interested GFA programmers should examine
the 'Drive_map' procedure.
Version 1.21 - 13 Jan 91
The 'Touch' button has been made to work like the rest, it only affects
the file when you click on 'Change it'. Also, a new button has been added to
set the 'Fast load' feature with TOS 1.4 and higher. Click on FaST and then
change it and the fast load bit will be toggled on. If it's already set, the
button will be highlighted when the box appears on screen. There was a
problem with earlier versions not clearing the disk label box, this has been
corrected. There was also a problem with the date/time stamp when the time
was past midnight, a dumb error but one that got me. It has been corrected
so now all the time stamps will show correctly.
As always, let me know if you find any other 'critters'!
- Tom