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- Note: this package contains the following files, zipped with PKZIP 2.04g:
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- DDIR93.EXE
- DD93CFG.COM
- DDIR93.DOC
- UPGRADE.NOT
- FILE_ID.DIZ
- DISTRIB.DOC
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- ************************************************************************
- NOTE: Some BBS reject uploads if they find duplicate file names. Hence
- this package contains DDIR93.EXE. It is suggested that you rename this
- to DDIR.EXE.
- ************************************************************************
-
-
- DDIR
-
- Purpose: gives a forward/backward scrollable double-column directory display.
- Protected files are flagged with a "+", system files with a "$",
- hidden files with a "*". Files created today are shown in a
- different color. Toggles d, t, w and x allow rapid on-screen display
- of file size as reported by DOS, the total space required to store
- the file, the dead space "wasted" by the file, and the file "storage
- efficiency" which is simply the ratio of file size to space actually
- required for storing the file. (Depending on your DOS version and/or
- hard drive type, a certain minimum amount of space is required for all
- files. For example, a 10 byte batch file may actually use 32kb of
- your network drive! The dead space is the amount of disk space wasted
- by a file.)
-
- DDIR allows to mark files for deletion, and delete them and re-list.
- You can view files using the author's VIEW utility and Vernon Buerg's
- LIST utility. You can also change directories from within the file
- list and exit either to the starting drive/directory or to the
- currently displayed drive/directory.
-
- DDIR reports as a summary total file size, total space actually
- for the file(s) specified. TAKE A LOOK AT THE STORAGE
- EFFICIENCY FOR THOSE SMALL BATCH FILES!!
-
- DDIR allows you to sort directory listings alphabetically,
- by size, extension, age, attribute or storage efficiency, and to
- instantly (well, almost!) resort or reverse the sort order.
- For lists that require more than one screen, you can also scroll
- back and forth.
-
- You can toggle write-protect on and off for files (i.e. make them
- read-only or read-and-write).
-
- You can copy files from the current list to another location.
-
- Please note that DDIR reports the count of files and
- subdirectories separately, unlike the DOS dir command.
-
- USAGE
-
- Notes: Use the same way as the DOS dir command. Wild-card characters are
- allowed.
-
- Usage: ddir [d:][path][file.ext]
-
- Examples: directory of current drive and directory ddir
- list of .COM files on drive a - ddir a:*.com
- list of files of directory "one', drive c - ddir c:\one
-
-
- Keys:
-
- F1 - help screen
-
- Esc - exit to home drive and directory
- q - exit to currently displayed drive and directory.
-
- t - mark/unmark files for deletion
- Del - delete any marked files and re-list.
-
- Tab - change bottom display (file count summary or quick help)
-
- a - sort by file attribute (system, hidden, directory etc.)
- b - back up highlighted file
- c - toggle upper/lower case display
- d - sort by file date
- e - sort by extension
- f - sort by file "storage efficiency"
- l - view highlighted file with LIST (by Vernon Buerg)
- n - sort by file name
- p - print directory listing
- r - reverse sort order
- s - sort by size
-
- v - view highlighted file with VIEW (for WordPerfect 5.0-6.0,
- DOS Word 4-5.5, WinWord 1-2, Win Write, ASCII)
-
- w - show file "wasted space"
- x - show file total space
- y - show DOS file size, wasted space and individual storage efficiency
- z - show file size reported by DOS
-
- + - toggle file protect/unprotect (i.e. read-only or read and write)
-
- u - interface to user-defined batch file DDIRCUST.BAT. When you press u
- the directory listing is copied to a file called DDIRUSER.FIL. You can
- process this file via DDIRUSER.BAT. The recommended use is to print
- the directory list in two columns using Tony Caine's 2COL or JETCOL
- programs. For example, to use JETCOL the DDIRCUST.BAT might look like:
-
- c:\jetcol\jetcol ddiruser.fil
-
- When processing is completed the DDIR display is restored and
- DDIRUSER.FIL is deleted.
-
- Up arrow - scroll up one file
- Down arrow - scroll down one file
- PgDn - next screen
- PgUp - previous screen
- Home - go to beginning of list
- End - go to end of list
-
- Right arrow - move down current screen list to select "active" file
- Left arrow - move up current screen list to select "active" file
- Enter - change to highlighted directory
-
- Notes: To use v or l you must have the VIEW or LIST utilities in a directory
- referenced in your AUTOEXEC.BAT PATH statement).
-
- When you press the right or left arrow keys, the up and down arrow
- keys are disabled. To re-enable, press Spacebar, PgUp, PgDn, Home
- or End
-
-
- **** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ******** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ****
-
- DDIR is an EXE file. If you are upgrading from an earlier COM
- version, be sure to delete DDIR.COM.
-
- **** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ******** IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTE ****
-
- ** NEW IN VERSION 9.0b ***
-
- Version 9.0 is a major upgrade. In addition to all the previous
- features it has the following:
- print list
- delete file(s)
- view files
- change directory
- two help screens (accessed by F1)
- interchangeable bottom-screen summary/help display
-
- ** NEW IN VERSION 9.1 ***
-
- Version 9.1 adds the ability to sort by file storage efficiency and
- adds the display of individual storage efficiency when the "x" key
- is pressed. It also allows you to toggle file protection (i.e. read-
- only or read-and-write), using the + (or =) key. Finally, the
- highlighted file function now scrolls you to the next or previous
- screen.
-
-
- ** NEW IN VERSION 9.2 ***
-
- Version 9.2 adds the ability to exit to either the home directory
- or the currently displayed directory; to delete marked files
- without prompting and re-list the remainder, and to copy files to
- other locations.
-
- ** NEW IN VERSION 9.3 ***
-
- Version 9.3 has the same functionality as 9.2. However, it has
- been recompiled with the Microsoft Visual C++ compiler for a
- smaller executable file size, and a small bug in the "scroll
- through list" function has been corrected. The file backup has
- been improved to test for drive not ready or insufficient room
- on drive. THE KEYS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REMAPPED (see UPGRADE.NOT).
-
- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
-
- CUSTOMIZING DDIR WITH DD93CFG.COM
-
- Usage: dd93cfg [filename]
- where filename is ddir.exe or a copy of ddir.exe
- given some other .exe name (e.g. dd93.exe)
-
-
- NOTE: the customization now allows you to save your settings to a file
- DDIR9CFG.SAV. You can have different versions of this file in different
- directories if you wish; DDIR will use the settings it finds in the directory
- it is run from, if a SAV file exists there. otherwise it will use its
- customized default settings. You can also reconfigure the default
- customization for DDIR from any SAV file you have previously created. This
- feature will be maintained, if possible, in any future upgrades of DDIR,
- so that you will be able to reconfigure future versions automatically using
- the preferences you have established now.
-
- The display colors, the date and time format and the default display (upper
- or lower case) can be set automatically using the accompanying configuration
- program DD93CFG.BEFORE CUSTOMIZING, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BACKED UP THE ORIGINAL
- DDIR.EXE TO A SAFE PLACE! Then from the directory where you have ddir.exe
- simply type dd93cfg or dd93cfg ddir.exe (where ddir.exe can be replaced
- with a copy of ddir.exe renamed to some other executable e.g. dd93.exe).
- Follow instructions. If you choose to reconfigure ddir.exe (or the copy)
- directly, a modified file called DDIR93N.EXE, using your selected
- customizations, will be created. Test this before using the DOS COPY
- command to copy it to ddir.exe.
-
- You can also just create a new DDIR9CFG.SAV configuration file, or reconfigure
- ddir.exe from an existing DDIR9CFG.SAV file (including those created from
- earlier versions).
-
- If you choose to modify the executable, rather than just create a new
- configuration file, DD93CFG will try to open the file you specify on the
- command line, or, if none is given, will try to open DDIR.EXE.
-
- The first set of customizations are for the display colors. You can then set
- the mode of date display (e.g. dd.mm.yy, mm-dd-yy etc.) and the default sort
- method when DDIR is run.
-
- DDIR can, if your display adapter is appropriate, use fast screen display.
- Unless you are using a CGA adapter or VGA in a slow computer, you should
- be able to use this mode. However, because some adapters are non-standard
- it is possible that running in fast display mode would lock your system.
- DDIR therefore ships with the default normal display speed. You can modify
- this through DD93CFG. If doing so causes no problems stay with it; if a
- problem does arise, re-run DD93CFG and select normal display speed.
-
- Some non-standard BIOSes do not correctly return the number of lines being
- used on the display screen (25 on CGA; up to 60 on VGA displays). Although
- DDIR tries to detect abnormal results, you can, as an added precaution, force
- it to use only 25 lines. Normally, select "let DDIR choose", and force it
- to 25 lines only if there is a problem with the display.
-
- *** IMPORTANT ***
-
- The author makes no warranty that the software in this package
- will work with your particular hardware configuration. You use the
- programs entirely at your own risk, and the author will not be held
- liable for any damage caused to your hardware or software through
- use of this software, or for any other effects, direct or indirect,
- of using the software.
-
- Legalities aside, you should not run into difficulties with this
- software.
-
-
- **** SHAREWARE ****
-
-
- These programs are distributed as shareware, AND ARE NOT CRIPPLED!!.
- (Editorial note: I don't support "crippleware" - I want to know
- EXACTLY what I'm expected to pay for! Crippleware is, in my opinion,
- like test driving a Mercedes that's been fitted with a two-stroke engine!
- There, that's said - but each to his own.)
-
- You do not have to register as a user, nor are you under any
- obligation to buy the program(s). However, they are not free, and in
- the spirit of shareware, you are requested to make a small
- donation to the author if you find the software in this package useful,
- and if you continue to use it after an evaluation period of 30 days. This
- would both fulfil your moral obligation and help ensure the viability of
- the shareware concept, from which we all benefit. If you choose not to pay,
- you are asked to remove the program files from your computer.
-
- The suggested contribution is $15 but less (or more!) would be fine. Pay what
- you think the software is worth to you. If you pay the recommended amount PLUS
- ADD $4 for shipping and handling, I will send you a 5 1/4" diskette with the
- latest version plus a selection of other shareware (my own and the best from
- other authors, including 2COL/JETCOL by Tony Caine). Alternatively, send a
- blank diskette of your preferred size (5 1/4" 360kb or 1.2Mb, or 3 1/2" 720kb
- or 1.4 Mb) plus $3 s&h.
-
- Should you decide to make a contribution, please remit to:
-
- Malcolm Drury
- 11 Adele Crescent
- Nepean
- ON K2J 2T7
- Canada
-
- Internet drury@gsc.emr.ca
- Compuserve 70574,3457
-
- Bank notes would be fine! Thank you. Please tell me where you
- got the software from (this helps me in knowing where to post updates), and,
- most importantly, which version it is.
-
-
- IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR AN EARLIER VERSION - THANKS, AND
- OF COURSE YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PAY AGAIN. YOUR INPUT, COMMENTS
- ETC. ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
-
- Please note that at the low contribution requested, I cannot provide direct
- technical support, nor automatically send upgrades, should they
- become available. If you have comments, questions, bug reports etc., please
- leave a message at my Compuserve or INTERNET address, or write to me via
- snail mail. I will endeavor to fix any problems you might encounter.
-
- The software is supplied on an "as is" basis. You are free to distribute
- this software package provided that you distribute the ENTIRE package,
- including this documentation file. (This is necessary for others to be able
- to use it properly. I've downloaded too many shareware packages that had
- been posted without accompanying documentation!).
-
- I hope you find this package useful.
-
-
- Malcolm Drury
- September 11, 1993
-
-
- HOW TO OBTAIN VIEW
-
- VIEW is available on many BBS and on Compuserve/Ziffnet (VWFILE.ZIP
- in ZNT:TIPS). If you wish to obtain a copy directly from me, please add $15
- to your contribution. Alternatively, get it from your BBS and "try before you
- buy" just as you are doing with DDIR. From your favorite BBS just do a search
- on "VIEW??.*" As of this date the current version is 8.51.
-
- ********************************************************************************
-
- Look for the following shareware on this BBS
-
- VGAPAL40.ZIP - customize up to 4 VGA text color palettes, choosing from more
- than 260,000 colors! (And see how many you can actually discern!).
- One palette can be used to create a small (2k) TSR program that
- maintains your chosen scheme. Alternatively, you can set any of
- the palettes, or a grey-scale scheme, from a non-TSR if
- memory or loading a TSR is a problem. (On Compuserve/Ziffnet
- in ZNT:TIPS as vgacus.zip)
- BBS search: vgapal??.zip
-
-
- DSPACE62.ZIP - shows graphically hard disk space installed, used and free,
- for all drives, and shows drive type (local, remote, RAM etc.);
- second program shows graphically space on designated drive
- (including floppy), and reports on installed and available
- RAM, including XMS and EMS memory. (On Compuserve/Ziffnet
- in ZNT:TIPS as dskspc.zip)
- BBS search: dspace??.zip
-
- VIEW851.ZIP - file viewer for WordPerfect 5.0 - 6.0, ASCII and Word (DOS 4/5
- and Windows 1/2); includes text search, printing full or partial
- file, etc. (On Compuserve as VWFILE.ZIP in ZNT:TIPS)
- BBS search: view???.zip or viewv??.zip
-
- IF YOU DO NOT FIND ANY OF THESE, LEAVE ME A MESSAGE! I'LL BE HAPPY TO SEND THEM
- TO YOU, BUT IN THE INTERESTS OF CUTTING DOWN CONNECT TIME WOULD PREFER TO USE
- INTERNET. THAT WOULD REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE THE UUDECODE.EXE PROGRAM, WHICH SHOULD
- BE AVAILABLE ON ANY BBS YOU USE.
-
- CIS 70574,3457
- INTERNET drury@gsc.emr.ca
-