Dedit is a Directory Sort program. It features an Alphabetical Sort, Pack (get rid of deleted files that are still in the directory), and a Manual Sort. There is a current limitation of 504 Directory Entries on the 64, and 1000 Directory entries on the 128 version.
Main Menu
1 - Sort Directory
2 - Pack Directory
3 - Manual Sort Directory
4 - DOS Commands
5 - Directory
6 - Change Active Drive
7 - Screen Blank Toggle (only available on the 64 version)
8 - END
Sort Directory
The screen will tell you that the computer is determining the drive type and whether you are working on a GEOS formatted disk / partition.
After this is completed, the program will read the directory, display the contents on the screen, and then sort the directory.. If the directory is a Native or Native Sub, any sub directories will be placed at the top of the list.
Then the program will display the sorted contents to screen and ask if this information is correct. If so, the directory will be re-written back to the disk. If a native sub was found or the directory is a native sub, then a Validation will occur.
Pack Directory
The screen will tell you that the computer is determining the drive type and whether you are working on a GEOS formatted disk / partition.
After this is completed, the program will read the directory, display the contents on the screen, ask if this information is correct. If so, the directory will be re-written back to the disk. If a native sub was found or the directory is a native sub, then a Validation will occur.
Manual Sort
The screen will tell you that the computer is determining the drive type and whether you are working on a GEOS formatted disk / partition.
After this is complete, the program will read the directory, display the contents on the screen, and then bring up a screen to let you manipulate the directory. You can delete files, rename them, change file types, and lock them.
To highlight a file to move, move the cursor to the file and press return. Then move the cursor to where you wish the file to be placed. The file will be placed in front of the file that you have the cursor on. Press return and the file will be moved. If you wish to abort the move, place the cursor back on top of the filename and press return.
Use 'N' and 'P' to goto the NEXT and PREVIOUS pages.
Press 'F7' to get the help screen when in the Manual Sort. All of the options in the Manual Sort are explained here.
Press 'F1' to re-write the directory to disk. You will be asked if you are sure, and then the directory is written back. If a validation is needed, one will be performed.
Pressing 'RUNSTOP' will cause an ABORT of the Manual Sort.
To DELETE a directory entry, hi-light it, and press 'D'. You will be asked if you really want to delete the file.
To RENAME a directory entry, hi-light it, and then press 'R'. You will then be asked for the new name of the entry. Pressing 'RETURN' will cause NO CHANGE to occur.
DOS Commands
This area allows you to send DOS commands to change partitions/sub-directories, scratch files, format disks, etc. A list of some of the commands are listed on the screen. For a detailed list of commands available, please refer to your Drive Manual.
You can stack commands by using the ENGLISH POUND symbol between commands. There is a limit of about 255 characters, so watch how long you make the command!!
Directory
This will display the current directory for the disk/partition you are working on. You can press 'Q' to QUIT, and 'SPACE' to PAUSE. Different file-types have different colours so that they can be readily identified.
Change Active Drive Number
You have two options here:
1 - Change Active Drive Number
2 - Return to Main Menu
If you choose 1, you will be questioned for the drive number of the new active drive. If that drive is not found on the bus, the drive number will not be changed.
Screen Blank Toggle (64 Version ONLY!)
You are now able to Toggle Screen Blanking ON and OFF. Screen Blanking is used when reading in the directory information and when a sort is taking place. On large directories the screen blanking will save some time.
This ends the program. Both the 64 & 128 versions of the program now perform a cold-restart. This means that if you have JiffyDos, the key commands will be back!!!
Share-Ware Notice
This program is released as Share-Ware. If you find you are using the program alot, you are encouraged and obligated to send the author, Jerome P. Yoner, a $5 donation to show your support for this program.
The authors address is:
Jerome P. Yoner
Box 548
Estevan, Saskatchewan
S4A 2A5
CANADA
Current versions can be found on Q-Link and GEnie. I would like to thank Doug Cotton of CMD for help with this program and for the support I have gotten from CMD. Also, Doug uploads my programs to Q-Link, as I do not have a Q-Link account..
I must also thank Ken Horne for whom the 128 version would have never been made and for being my main testor.
I must also thank Noel Nyman and Kent Sullivan. Noel provided the ML for reading the directory (option 5 from Main Menu on the 64 version). Kent was the intermediary and was the person who suggested that I use ML for this part.
Last but definitely not least, I have to thank my girlfriend, as without here support this update would never have taken place.
I can also be contacted on the following systems:
GEnie: J.Yoner
InterNet: jumaga@tkm.brandonu.ca
The Talisman BBS: (204) 726 9485 - My BBS supporting 9600 V.32
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