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- MakeCopy
-
- Topics
-
- 1. Introduction.
-
- 2. Usage.
-
- 3. Copyright.
-
- 4. Distribution.
-
- 5. BUG reports.
-
- 6. Donations.
-
- 1. Introduction.
-
- This program was developed to enable me, with the use of only two
- commands, to copy all the scores from one device/path to another.
- As a natural follow-up to my SmusCopy and MakePlay programs, and
- since I became fed up with typing SmusCopy <file> for every score
- I wanted to copy, I reworked my MakePlay program into MakeCopy. It
- reads the scores directory of a disk, and for every file ending in
- .smus writes the following line into a batch file;
-
- C:MakeCopy Sourcepath Destinationpath filename
-
- Features:
-
- - Fully compatible with Workbench V1.2 and V1.3.
- - Works on all Amigas.
- - Supports most AmigaDos devices.
- - Generated batch file may be edited with any texteditor.
- - Built-in help function. Just enter MakeCopy ?.
- - Copy an entire Scores-directory to another with only two simple
- commands.
- - The WB V1.3 Script bit is fully supported. This allows execution
- of the batch file without need for the Execute command. ( Shell
- is needed.)
-
- 2. Usage
-
- Usage : MakeCopy <SOURCE> <DESTIN>
-
- How to use this program? Well it is fairly simple, all you have to
- input are, the source device/path and the destination device/path.
- Both upto the Scores directory name. If you don't want to copy all
- the scores, you can use a text editor, like ED or TXEd to edit the
- batch file. This file can be found on RAM: device and it is called
- CopyFile.bat.
-
- Why use this program?
-
- Well simple really, it enables you with only two commands to copy
- all scores from a device or path to another, and at the same time
- copying only those instrument files (both .instr and .ss) that are
- needed by the scores copied. Thus enabling you to effectively get
- rid of all those instruments that are not needed but still take up
- quite an amount of valuable disk space. Seems to me a good reason
- indeed to use the program.
-
- How do you copy all the scores?
-
- 1. Make sure both MakeCopy and SmusCopy are located in the the C:
- directory of the disk you booted with.
- 2. Run MakeCopy with the appropriate arguments.
- 3. After MakeCopy has finished, you have a list of all the scores
- contained in the parameter file. (It might be a good idea to
- redirect MakeCopy's screen output to your printer, using the >
- redirection command. ) Now you can start the copy process, by
- typing 'Execute RAM:CopyFile.bat'. If you are using the V-1.3
- shell, you don't need the 'Execute'. The program now sets the
- Script bit for you. (I hate to type more than needed!)
-
- To clarify this I will give some examples.
-
- Source dir : DF0:Scores
- Destin. dir : DF1:Scores
-
- Command line : MakeCopy DF0: DF1:
-
- Source dir : DH0:Sonix/Scores
- Destin. dir : DF1:My Scores/Scores
-
- Command line : MakeCopy DH0:Sonix/ "DF1:My Scores/"
-
- Requirements:
-
- - Both the Scores and the Instruments directory must exist on the
- destination device. There is a check on this, and if either does
- not exist, the program will issue a message and quit.
-
- - Since this program writes the parameter file to RAM:, make sure
- that that device can be accessed by the program.
-
- The program should support all regular Amiga devices. I tested it
- with DF0: to DF2:, VD0:, VDK:, RAM:, CARD: and DH0: to DH2:. It is
- compatible with both WorkBench 1.2 and 1.3. I haven not tested it
- with 1.1 though.
-
- NOTICE:
-
- This software is supplied as is, and neither the author nor the
- distributor is liable or responsible for any damage to either the
- computer or any pheripherals or media this software is used on.
-
- 3. Copyright.
-
- This program is considered FreeWare and may be copied freely. Only
- note that when doing so, you must adhere to the following rules.
-
- - The program may not be used or bundled by any software retailing
- over US$ 10.00 (British £ 3.00) or it's equivalent in any other
- currency, without prior written permission from the author.
-
- - This document file must always accompany the program.
-
- - This document file may not be altered by anyone.
-
- - The author retains the right to remove this program from the
- Public Domain at any time, without prior notification.
-
- 4. Distribution.
-
- Distribution rights are hereby, of course, granted to Fred Fish,
- and any other non-profit organisation. Persons wanting to include
- this program and / or it's source on any disk retailing over US$
- 10.00 (British £ 3.00), or it's equivalent in any other currency,
- must first obtain written permission for this from the author.
-
- 5. BUG-Reports.
-
- Known Bugs:
-
- - None as of 15th April 1989
-
- Send Report to:
-
- Although I've had this program tested extensively, there still is
- the possibility that something has been overlooked. If you find a
- bug, or you think you might have found a bug, please print out the
- following form on you printer, fill in the neccessary details, and
- sent it to the address mentioned on it. Thanks!
-
- ------------------- Cut Here Please ------------------------------
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- | BUG Report |
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- | Program : MakeCopy Version : 1.3 |
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- | Bug : |
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- | Additional information |
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- +----------------------------------------------------------------+
- | Sent to: P. Kolenbrander |
- | <BUG-Report MakeCopy V1.3> |
- | Turfveldenstraat 37 |
- | NL-5632 XH EINDHOVEN |
- | The NETHERLANDS |
- | |
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- ------------------- Cut Here Please ------------------------------
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- 6. Donations.
-
- This program is considered Freeware. Meaning that if you find this
- program useful, you are kindly requested to make this noted to the
- author. Preferably by means of a (cash!) donation or other useful
- token of appreciation. This is not mandatory as is with Shareware
- programs however.
-
- If you have any cash to spare, it is always welcome. Unfortunately
- I have my expenses also. Donations in other form, like disks, (PD)
- software, Sonix Scores!, home-built programs / hardware etc, are
- of course also welcome. Remember:
-
- 'It is better to give than to receive!'
- (I've given you this program, so now it's you turn, isn't it?)
-
- Enjoy the program!
-
- The address is: P. Kolenbrander
- Turfveldenstraat 37
- NL-5632 XH EINDHOVEN
- HOLLAND
-