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Replex `Replace executable' v2.0
by Ekke Verheul (01-12-'93)
(c) ASWare 1993/1994
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1. Introduction
On 09-12-1992 I wrote:
Replex
is a program that enables you to run any program in place of
any other. It was meant to be of use with PD-disks (like Fish's) that
use a reader on disk (":c/MuchMore"), while the same tool (or better)
could be found on harddisk. Instead of changing all the default tools
or getting irritated otherwise, you and I use "
Replex
".
It is almost a year ago that I sent
Replex
v1.0 to Fred Fish. It took
me until now to finish version 2. Not because it was a lot of work (I
started three days ago) but because there was no reason to improve it.
...I thought. Those are the improvements I made in version 2:
1) Unlimited number of substitutes, instead of the maximum of 8.
2) Load and Save options to use different definition-lists.
3) A font-sensitive interface and asl-FontRequester.
4) A "catch" option to signal mReplex2m when a tool wasn't found by the
system; for that's a good moment to think of a substitute.
5) An "Ignore" option for a tool-string (like a library) that is not
to be replaced but would be "catched" every time again.
6) A snapshot option to remember the window-dimentions, the font, the
name of the definition-list, the pattern, and the "catch" flag.
7) And last but not least: a bigger icon :-)
The bad news is: you need Kickstart v37 or higher for this version. If
you are still using an older Kickstart you need
Replex
v1.0 (Fish disk
#791), but most people will have updated their Amiga by now.
2. Distribution
mReplex2m is shareware - it may be distributed freely, but if you use it
you must register. Read the REGISTER part at the end.
Replex2
may not
be sold but inclusion in a PD-library is permitted. Program and docu-
mentation must be distributed together.
3. Fast Installation
Copy mReplex2m to your WBStartup directory and activate the "HIDE" tool-
type. Create the directories: "ENV:Replex" and "ENVARC:Replex". Then
start mReplex2m twice to open the window, choose a font, add substitutes
and save those settings with the "Save" and "Snapshot" options.
4. Slow Installation
Replex2
can be started by icon or from Shell (if necessary) and can be
placed in your startup-sequence or WBStartup. When placed in a startup
you will want to suppress the window. That can be accomplished by
adding "HIDE" as argument or Tool-Type.
To open the window later, just start
Replex2
again; it will send a mes-
sage to the running mReplex2m-task and quit.
mReplex2m will try to load the file "ENV:Replex/snapshot" at startup. It
contains the window-dimentions, the font, the name of the list of re-
placements, and the "catch" flag. Those settings can be changed and
saved at any time. The file "S:Replex.prefs" was used by version 1.0,
and held the substitutes too... that file can still be loaded or saved
but only to get or hold a definition-list. By default
Replex2
is still
looking for that file at startup.
Do not use mReplex2m and
Replex
v1.0 at the same time or during the same
session; it is not usefull and may cause problems.
4. Manual
It can't be hard to find out how mReplex2m works, just click on the only
(list) gadget of the main window, or use the menu (Replex/Add) to add
(first) a toolname and (then) its substitute to the list. Save the re-
sult after a change and, if you change the name of the default defini-
tions-file, use "snapshot" to remember that name at startup.
I don't know anything else to tell but... Good Luck!
5. Errors
Important errors (the ones that prevent mReplex2m to start) may come up
if you changed something in your system , or if you removed the font
mReplex2m wants to open. Delete the file "ENV:Replex/snapshot" and start
again. Don't forget to snapshot the new settings!
6. Bugs
No known bugs; if you find one (or more?) LET ME KNOW !
mReplex2m only works with Workbench 2.0 or higher, and was tested on a
A2000 WB2.0 and a A4000 WB3.0.
7.
REGISTER
Please send a donation of about US$40,- to the adres below and you can
expect to receive the latest version of the complete ASWare-PD works:
Undelete, Spots2, Magnum24, Lynx, MCAnim, Blanks, Replex2,
MandAnim, RXShow, WBPat, Delta24, Parking, Faster!, AmigaMind,
SnoopLibs, and all the PD-programs I forgot here and the ones I
most certainly will be making in the future...
Thanks!
ASWare
tav. Ekke Verheul
postbus 2521
3000 CM Rotterdam
the Netherlands
phone: (0)10-4182937