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Welcome to FILE-MAN, a utility program to assist
you in your PC disk FILE MANagement!
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U S E R G U I D E
Version 4.2
Release April 26, 1991
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Copyright 1987-1992 by Micrometric.
All rights reserved.
FILE-MAN is distributed as SHAREWARE and, as such, may be copied and shared on a
private non-commercial basis with others in its unmodified form. Liability is
limited to replacing the software for registered users. There is no liability
for any damage or loss caused by this software, directly or indirectly.
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If you have problems with this program, or want to send comments, manual correc-
tions, or enhancement suggestions, you may call or mail them to:
Micrometric
98 Dade Avenue
Sarasota, FLorida 34232-1609 USA
Tech Support . . . (813) 377-2515
FAX . . . . . . . (813) 377-2091
Support BBS . . . (813) 371-2490
The Micrometric Software Support BBS provides availability and technical support
for the Micrometric ■■■■-MAN series of shareware programs. First time callers
have access to the board and can leave messages or download replies/current
shareware releases. Registered users may also download the latest Beta test
software releases, when available.
Additionally, you can send routed E-Mail via the RIME(tm) network to David
Groome at the ->ACTION node in the ASP, Laser, Batch, Common, or Shareware con-
ferences. I also check CompuServe (71631,744), but only on an infrequent basis.
Epson is a registered trademark of the Seiko Epson Corporation.
IBM PC, XT, AT and PC-DOS are registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation.
Mouse Systems is a trademark of the Mouse Systems Corporation.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
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INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------
FILE-MAN is a menu driven utility program that aids in managing disk files.
Directory and file names are displayed in sorted order with file names sorted by
name, extension, date or size. Single files or file groups may be quickly marked
and then acted upon. The actions include copy, move, spawn, append, erase, re-
name, change attribute status, display, print and locate. Features include con-
text sensitive help, macro procedure execution, color display, directory tree,
diskette labels and a utility option that allows extensive customization of the
program parameters.
FILE-MAN will run on an IBM PC, XT, AT or true compatibles operating with PC-DOS
or MS-DOS version 2.0 or later although it works best with version 3.0 or later
and has been tested through version 5.0. It supports NETBIOS networks and "huge"
disk drives. The program will determine what type of display monitor is avail-
able and adjust itself accordingly. Memory requirements for the resident mode
are less than 9K for the resident data segment and an additional 70K during
execution.
This users guide is extracted from the FILE-MAN manual, which is available to
registered users. It overviews the features, installation and operation of
FILE-MAN. All of the program's features are covered in the program's context
sensitive help pages and this users guide.
FILE-MAN MAJOR FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------
* Thirteen Major Options with fifty-four Secondary Options.
* Single line menus with a moving selection highlight bar and user modifiable
menu highlights.
* Four methods for copying files: Copy, Move, Spawn and Append.
* When copying to a floppy disk drive and a diskette becomes full, a prompt is
given to use another diskette.
* No need to type file or directory names.
* The ability to store and run up to eighteen user entered macros.
* Macros may be run automatically.
* Context sensitive help for all actions: fifteen help sections with seventy-
four twenty line pages.
* Wildcard specifications that can be used for marking, locating and renaming
files.
* Easily locate and mark a file or a group of files in all of the directories on
a drive.
* A directory tree of each drive can be displayed with a single keystroke and
shows up to six levels of directories.
* With the directory tree displayed Add, Erase and Rename subdirectories.
* Four ways to sort the directory file name and extension display: Name, Exten-
sion, Date and Size.
* Formatted display or printer output of the contents of any file.
* Formatted printer output of drive data, directory tree and directory listing.
* Diskette labels, with four size options, can be produced.
* The ability to change four of the attribute bits of any file or files: Read-
only, Hidden, System and Archive.
* Add or change the volume label on any drive or diskette.
* Automatic color display on systems equipped with a color monitor and user
selectable colors.
* The ability to change many of the program parameters including the printer
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command characters either on a current execution basis or permanently.
* Display directory or change drive/directory quickly with a single command line
parameter.
* Written in Assembler code with direct screen memory output and direct sector
reading of directories for fast execution speed.
* Requires only 70K beyond the memory needed for DOS to execute.
* Database may be resident to decrease loading time. This resident portion re-
quires less than 9K.
* Support is included for a PC Mouse.
* Printed detailed manual of more than 110 pages available with registration.
* Supports NETBIOS networks.
* Supports "huge" disk drives of more than 32MB.
* Supports the use of extensions with directory names.
* Supports DOS version 4.x.
* Supports DOS version 5.0.
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SHAREWARE -----------------------------------------------------------------
FILE-MAN is being distributed as SHAREWARE. The SHAREWARE concept allows users
to examine a program on a trial basis, at no (or minimal) charge, before pur-
chasing it. In addition, by decreasing marketing costs, professional quality
software may be distributed for a fraction of the cost of a comparable commer-
cial product. Regardless of whether you register the program, please help dis-
tribute FILE-MAN by sharing unmodified copies of it and its files with others.
You are hereby granted the right to use the FILE-MAN program for a thirty (30)
day evaluation period. If you find FILE-MAN of value, and continue to use it
after this evaluation period, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PROGRAM USE. This will
provide you with:
A 7" x 8 1/2" printed and bound manual.
FILE-MAN phone or mail support for one year.
Notification of the next FILE-MAN release.
Ability to suppress the shareware registration reminder message.
An installation/update/registration brand program.
Sincere thanks for your support of the SHAREWARE concept.
A Single System Program Registration entitles the user to unlimited use of the
FILE-MAN program on a single computer.
A Site License Program Registration entitles the user to unlimited use of the
FILE-MAN program on all computers, including networks, at a single corporate
location.
Program Registration, Single System . . . . . . . . . . $35.
Includes latest version diskette and manual
Program Registration, Site License . . . . . . . . . . $350.
Includes latest version diskette and manual
Latest Version Diskette only . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.
Shipping - Surface (for outside of USA/Canada only) . . . $5.
Shipping - Air (for outside of USA/Canada only) . . . . $10.
COD and credit card orders, add 5%
Florida residents, add 7% sales tax
ADDRESS: Micrometric
98 Dade Avenue
Sarasota, FLorida 34232-1609 USA
PHONE: Tech Support . . (813) 377-2515
FAX . . . . . . . (813) 377-2091
Support BBS . . . (813) 371-2490
Order Line . . . (800) 929-0184
For ease in program registration, a registration order form is included with the
distribution files.
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This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Profession-
als (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principal works for you. If
you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by
contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at
545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427, send a CompuServe message via easyplex
to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536, or by FAX to the ASP FAX number: (616) 788-2765. In
communications with the Ombudsman please include a telephone number and/or FAX
if available.
FILE-MAN FILES ------------------------------------------------------------
SYSTEM: FILE-MAN.COM The FILE-MAN program.
FILE-MAN.HLP FILE-MAN context sensitive help file.
PATH-MAN.COM Program to determine if a file is on a
PATH directory
FM.BAT Main FILE-MAN execute batch file.
FMD.BAT Batch file display current directory.
FMC.BAT Batch file changes directories.
FMV.BAT Batch file changes drives/directories.
PC MOUSE OPTION: FILE-MAN.MSC PC MOUSE present test file.
M_FILMAN.COM PC MOUSE program to support FILE-MAN.
M_FILMAN.MSC PC MOUSE source program.
FILE-MAN HARD DISK INSTALLATION STEPS -------------------------------------
To install the unregistered shareware version normally supplied on diskette,
copy the self extracting file "FILE@vvv.EXE" (vvv is the version) to either a
separate directory - such as "FM" - or a directory that is referenced in the
path statement. At the DOS prompt, change to this drive-directory, type
"FILE@vvv" and press ENTER.
To install the unregistered shareware version downloaded from a BBS, unpack the
file "FILE@vvv.ZIP" (vvv is the version) to either a separate directory - such
as "FM" - or a directory that is referenced in the path statement.
FOR PROPER OPERATION, ALL REQUIRED FILE-MAN FILES *MUST* BE PLACED ON
PATH REFERENCED SUBDIRECTORIES!
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FILE-MAN OPERATION --------------------------------------------------------
FILE-MAN is executed by specifying the program name along with any optional
switches. The syntax to execute FILE-MAN is:
FILE-MAN [/An][/C][/D][/Fn][/I][/M][/R][/U][/V]
There should be at least one space between the program name and the optional
switches. If there is more than one optional switch, there may be spaces between
the switches. The optional switches are:
none Execute FILE-MAN and, when done, return control to DOS. The FILE-MAN data-
base is used if resident.
/An After loading, execute the corresponding <ALT><Fn> macro, where n may be
between 2 and 10. When the macro completes execution, control returns to
the keyboard unless the macro exits from FILE-MAN.
/C Similar to the DOS command "Change Directory". If the FILE-MAN database is
already resident, it displays the directory tree for the current drive and
highlights the current directory. The highlight may be moved by character
and cursor control keys (see the section "Change directory" for more de-
tail). When <ENTER> is pressed, the highlighted directory becomes the cur-
rent directory and control is returned to DOS. If FILE-MAN is not resi-
dent, this switch acts like the /R switch.
/D Displays the first page of the current directory in the standard FILE- MAN
format and returns control to DOS. If the FILE-MAN database is not resi-
dent, this switch acts like the /R switch.
/Fn After loading, execute the corresponding <Fn> macro, where n may be be-
tween 2 and 10. When the macro completes execution, control returns to the
keyboard unless the macro exits from FILE-MAN.
/I Allows execution of the Initialization Routine prior to loading the FILE-MAN
program. This routine allows editing the macros and changing the program
parameters. (Also entered by pressing <I> while loading.)
/M Forces the program to use the monochrome monitor color attributes regardless
of the type of monitor controller detected. These monochrome attributes
will be in effect until FILE-MAN is uninstalled.
/N Forces the program to use DOS disk I/O rather than direct sector I/O as is
the case when the use of NETBIOS is detected.
/R Runs FILE-MAN using the resident database. If the FILE-MAN database is not
resident, it is loaded, the directories for the current drive are read,
the database is made resident and control is returned to DOS. A message is
also displayed showing the size of the resident database.
/U Uninstalls the resident FILE-MAN database. The memory that was used for the
resident database portion thus becomes available to DOS.
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/V Allows changing both the drive and directory. With the exception of first
changing the current drive, this switch acts the same as the /C switch.
FILE-MAN BATCH FILES ------------------------------------------------------
There are four FILE-MAN execution batch files provided on the distribution dis-
kette. Their use and syntax is described below:
FM [optional switch(s)] Execute FILE-MAN with the specified optional switches,
if any. If PC Mouse support was requested during installation, the driver
will be loaded.
FMC Execute FILE-MAN with the /C optional switch. The Directory Tree for the
current drive is displayed along with a prompt requesting selection of a
new current directory. The new current directory is then displayed and
control returns to DOS.
FMD Execute FILE-MAN with the /D optional switch. The current directory is
displayed and control returns to DOS.
FMV Execute FILE-MAN with the /V optional switch. The list of available drives
is first presented for selection. After the drive is set, the Directory
Tree for the current drive is displayed along with a prompt requesting
selection of a new current directory. The new current directory is then
displayed and control returns to DOS.
MENUS ---------------------------------------------------------------------
FILE-MAN is a menu driven utility program. Each menu is presented as a single
horizontal or vertical line of options, between the option highlight marks ">.-
..<", with a moving selection highlight bar. This highlight may be moved by use
of the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> (or <UP> and <DOWN>) arrow keys. Selection may occur
by positioning the highlight on the desired option and pressing <ENTER> or, for
horizontal menus, by entering the first letter of the desired option.
MAJOR AND SECONDARY OPTIONS -----------------------------------------------
After the major option has been selected from the menu on line three of the
upper display, the non-selected major options are erased and a secondary option
menu is displayed on line four. If additional options are presented, the second-
ary option selected will be shown on the left of line four followed by any sub-
sequently chosen option and additional option menus. If there is any question as
to which are previously chosen options and which are part of the current menu on
line four, use of the <LEFT> or <RIGHT> keys to highlight the menu options
should provide a quick answer. If the <SHIFT> key was depressed when the Major
Option was selected, its secondary options are displayed and then the highlight-
ed one is automatically selected. This action is taken whether the Major Option
is selected by highlighting and then pressing <ENTER> or by entering it's first
letter.
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CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP ----------------------------------------------------
Context sensitive help is available and is the primary program documentation.
Context help may be requested at any time the program is waiting for keyboard
input by pressing <F1>. The lower display is cleared and the most appropriate
help screen for the current major option is displayed. The help option, Quit
help, is displayed at the left of line five of the upper display window. Help
screens for other procedures within the current major option may also be dis-
played using the <PgDn> <HOME> <END> and <DOWN> keys. Context help is discontin-
ued by pressing the <ESC>, <ENTER> or <Q> keys.
There are fifteen major categories of help with a total of seventy-four help
screen pages. These categories include the major options, initialization routine
and a general information category. Context help screens will only be displayed
if the FILE-MAN.HLP file is accessible on the same directory from which the
program was loaded. If it is not, an error message will be displayed and the
program will continue without a help display.
MACRO HELP ----------------------------------------------------------------
A display of the user defined macros may be requested when the program is at the
Major Option level by pressing <ALT><F1>. The macro help screen is displayed in
the lower window until either the <ESC>, <ENTER> or <Q> keys are pressed.
USE OF THE <ESC> KEY ------------------------------------------------------
To cancel an operation before all of the options have been selected or data has
been entered, use the <ESC> key. This key will return the program to major op-
tion selection, redraw the upper window, and display the first page of the path
in's file names and extensions. Remember however, that the <ESC> key will only
become effective when the program requests input.
ERROR MESSAGES ------------------------------------------------------------
When FILE-MAN detects an error that it cannot correct itself, it displays an
error message on line five of the upper window display, beeps and waits for an
operator response. The normal response is to correct the problem (put paper in
the printer, a diskette in the floppy disk drive, change floppy diskettes, etc.)
and press any key. If you desire to terminate the operation that is in progress,
press the <ESC> key.
DOS VERSION ---------------------------------------------------------------
If your system uses a DOS version prior to 3.0, the full features of FILE-MAN
will not be available. Specifically, the context sensitive help cannot be ac-
cessed and permanent changes to the program parameters cannot be made. In addi-
tion, the directory displayed upon program entry will be that for the root and
not the current directory. The current directory may still be accessed but it is
not automatically displayed. A warning message is displayed when FILE-MAN is
loading if a version of DOS prior to 3.0 is in use.
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43 LINE SCREEN ------------------------------------------------------------
If FILE-MAN detects that the display has been set for forty-three lines, limited
support will be provided for this feature. The directory tree and file contents
data lower window displays will take advantage of the full screen. The file name
and extension lower window display is fixed at a maximum of 100 files per screen
and does not expand. In addition, the current drive data and help screen lower
window displays use only twenty lines and thus are unaffected by the screen size
change.
PC MOUSE SUPPORT ----------------------------------------------------------
A PC Mouse program has been included for those that use the PC Mouse from Mouse
Systems Corp. Use of the mouse allows the user to rapidly move about either the
directory tree or file names and select or mark directories or files with ease.
The button combinations provided by the program are:
Left button..........<ENTER>
Middle button........<ESC>
Right button.........Quit FILE-MAN
Left-Middle buttons..<INSERT>
Middle-Right buttons.<DELETE>
USE OF MACROS -------------------------------------------------------------
Macros allow the user to define a sequence of operations for a specific proce-
dure and to store the keystrokes necessary to accomplish it. FILE-MAN allows
eighteen macros to be used each with up to sixty-nine characters.
Macros may be executed from the major option level only. This is to assure that
the program is at the same known state every time that the macro is executed.
Macros are requested by pressing the desired function key <F2> - <F10> or <ALT>-
<F2> - <ALT><F10> (F11 and F12, for those that have these function keys, are not
used). A verify prompt is included to preclude accidental use.
The macro is then executed with no further operator intervention as long as the
Macro Single Step switch has not been toggled on. If this switch is on as -
signified by a lower case "s" in the flags at the end of line two of the upper
window display - the macro will be executed one character at a time. When exe-
cuting in single step mode, the macro character replaces the "s" flag and the
program waits for the operator to press any key in order to execute the current
macro command. This allows time for examination of the macro during execution.
The <ESC> key may be used to terminate the macro during this single step opera-
tion. This <ESC> key function is not valid in normal macro operation.
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MAJOR OPTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------
The major options of FILE-MAN are given on line three of the upper window dis-
play. When the utility is waiting for the major option selection, the highlight
is at the option that can be selected by pressing <ENTER>. Line four of the
upper window display contains a short explanation of the highlighted option.
A desired major option may also be selected by pressing the key corresponding to
the first letter of that option. For example, <P> will select the PRINT option.
After a major option is selected, the non-selected options are erased from the
screen.
For clarity in both the program and the documentation, major options are refer-
red to in all caps while other options have only the first letter of the option
capitalized. The major options available are listed below, each with a short
description.
[M]ARK......Mark various file(s).
[D]IR/DRIVE.Change the current drive or directory.
[C]OPY......Copy move spawn or append marked file(s).
[E]RASE.....Erase marked file(s).
[R]ENAME....Rename marked file(s).
[A]TTRIBute.Change the attributes of marked file(s).
[P]RINT.....Display/print marked file(s) or print data.
[S]ORT......Sort the file name(s).
[L]OCATE....Locate file(s) on the current drive.
[Q]UIT......Terminate the program.
For specific details of any operation, use the available context sensitive help,
by pressing the <F1> key.
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