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Disk Rak
Diskette Labeling/Cataloging Management System
(c)opyright 1989,1990 by SOFTreat>_
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Distributed via SHAREWARE
Version 3.00
Users Manual
User support requested
* * * *
- - - - N O T I C E - - - -
This software has been distributed via SHAREWARE and
subsequently SOFTreat>_ and/or it's employee's assumes NO
LIABILITY for it's use. The user accepts ALL
RESPONSIBILITY
before, during, and after it's use. Disk Rak may be freely
copied and distributed provided that all associated files
in their original form are included and that no financial
gains are incurred over and above legitimate distribution
costs.
* * INTRODUCTION * * Page 1
Welcome to Disk Rak! If you have a computer then you also have
a collection of software for use on the computer, and this
collection is probably growing at an unmanageable rate. Some
time along the way all this software is going to become a
'burden' to manage, at least in a way that will allow for easy
access to a particular file/program when it is needed. Disk Rak
can help you very quickly to organize your software into a
professional library that allows quick access to information
about a particular data file/program. Gone is the 'hassle' of
flipping thru numerous, hand labeled, diskettes every time you
want your software.
Disk Rak now includes support for AVERY # 4241 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"
(3.5" disk) label stock as well as AVERY # 4240 4-3/4" x 1-1/4"
(5-1/4" disk) label stock. These labels may be found at most office
supply stores. Disk Rak still supports the standard 3-1/2" x
15/16" labels that are available everywhere.
Disk Rak manages your software on floppy by dividing your
programs into 'trays' of diskettes in much the same way that
you would normally use a diskette tray to store disks. Each
tray may be assigned any number from 0-999 with each tray's number
being unique in that no other tray may have the same number. Each
tray may contain up to 1000 diskettes that are each numbered from
0-999. No other diskette in the tray can carry the same
number as another in the same tray. Each diskette in the trays may
be labeled with specific information provided by you during the
cataloging process. If you are labeling the diskettes using either
of the AVERY disk labels, an alphabetized listing of all the files
included on the disk will be printed on the label as well.
The 3.5" disk label will allow up to 66 filenames per label and the
5-1/4" disk label will allow up to 35 filenames printed.
To provide as much information to the user as possible, the label
contains the following data as well....
DISK #......... The numerical position assigned to this disk in
the current tray.
TRAY #......... The current tray number this disk is assigned to.
TITLE ......... User supplied data typically describing the disk
contents.
CATEGORY ...... User supplied 'category' assigned to this disk that
typically describes a 'type' of software.
SUBJECT ....... User supplied 'subject' assigned to this disk that
is typically an extension to the category assignment
that further groups this disk into a sub-category.
VOLUME ID ..... The volume label of the diskette.
BYTES USED .... The amount of bytes USED on the diskette.
BYTES FREE .... The remaining amount of disk storage in bytes.
DATE .......... The date the diskette was cataloged.
COMMENT ....... A descriptive line about the disk and/or contents.
All of this data conveniently located on the label provides an
excellent summary of the diskette contents that is invaluable when
browsing through the diskettes.
Page 2
To make it easy to locate your software, Disk Rak provides the user
with comprehensive index reports. These reports reflect a collective
summary of all the diskettes cataloged in all the trays and provide
you with a means to locate your software quickly.
The results, are a wonderfully organized software library,
that is professional looking, is easily updated and maintained
and providing you with a wealth of information WHEN you need
it! After all, your software did COST you money, so why
'fiddle' with your diskettes the old way and waste your time
and RISK forgetting about or LOSING pieces of valuable
software you once had!
* * HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS * * Page 3
In order for Disk Rak to operate properly on your system, your
computer will need to meet the necessary hardware
requirements.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
1> IBM PC, XT, or AT Compatible computer
2> Hard disk drive and 1 floppy disk drive
3> 384K DRAM
4> Monochrome, CGA, EGA, or VGA Video adapter
5> Epson, Toshiba, Brother, or Tandy compatible Printer
* * The Disk Rak DISTRIBUTION DISKETTE * * Page 4
The Disk Rak distribution diskette contains the Disk Rak program
and it's associated files. It is suggested that you install
Disk Rak on your HARD DRIVE and/or make a backup copy of the program
diskette to guard against accidental damage or loss.
Making a BACKUP of Disk Rak
1> Turn on your computer and obtain the 'DOS' prompt.
2> Obtain a BLANK and preferably FORMATTED diskette.
3> Insert the BLANK diskette into Drive B:
4> At the A> prompt type ...
(2-drive system)
DISKCOPY A: B: and press <ENTER>
(1-drive system)
DISKCOPY A: A: and press <ENTER>
Follow the 'DOS' prompts assuming that your Disk Rak
distribution diskette is the 'SOURCE' diskette and your BLANK
diskette is the 'TARGET' diskette.
After completion, you will have a working copy of Disk Rak on
TARGET diskette. Label the diskette as your Disk Rak
'working diskette' and use this disk to run Disk Rak. Store
your original Disk Rak program diskette in a safe place.
Installing Disk Rak to a HARD DRIVE
1> Turn your computer on and obtain the 'DOS' prompt.
2> Insert your Disk Rak program diskette into DRIVE A:
3> At the A> prompt type ...
HDINSTAL and press <ENTER>
Disk Rak will begin installation to your hard drive in a sub-
directory named 'DSKrak'.
Before You Begin .... Page 5
Have your diskettes available that you wish to catalog, and
understand with some thought, how you wish to organize your
software. For instance, pre-define various CATEGORIES and
SUBJECTS that will adequately cover your different software
types. Try not to have TOO many or be TOO SPECIFIC with a
category or subject. The goal here is to allow Disk Rak to
GROUP types of software together that are similar in nature to
the other software in the same