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AVAILABLE TOPICS HELP
You may select any of the listed areas by
highlighting the desired topic and pressing the
SELECT key. For a description of the key
assignments on the machine you are using, press the
HELP key a second time.
A brief description of each of the available options
is given on the following help screens. Use the
PAGEUP and PAGEDOWN keys to view other help screens.
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AVAILABLE TOPICS HELP
CURRENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION HELP
Selecting this option allows you to see information about the current
directory. The current directory is the directory whose name appears
in the header at the top of the screen. The information you can get
about the current directory includes the directory's creation date,
owner, maximum rights mask(286 servers),inherited rights mask(386
servers), users who are granted trustee rights in the directory, and
your effective rights in the directory. Note that if you do not have
the proper rights in the current directory, you will not be able to
see the list of trustees.
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AVAILABLE TOPICS HELP
DIRECTORY CONTENTS
This option allows you to see a list of the files and the
subdirectories of the current directory. You may select
one of the entries by highlighting it and pressing the
SELECT key. This will show a list of the available
options that may be selected for the directory entry.
Note: Your effective rights in the current directory will
determine which options you will see.
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AVAILABLE TOPICS HELP
SET FILER OPTIONS
This option allows you to change the defaults that are
used by the "Directory Contents" option. These defaults
include confirmation during file copying and deletion.
They also allow you to specify that only files or
directories that match certain patterns be displayed.
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AVAILABLE TOPICS HELP
VOLUME INFORMATION
This option allows you to view information about the
volume on which the current directory is located. You
will be able to see the volume's total size, the
remaining free space on the volume, the maximum number
of allowed directory entries, and the remaining unused
directory entries.
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Volume Information Help
This screen shows you information about the volume on which
the current directory is located. The volume's type, fixed
or removable, is displayed. The total size of the volume is
shown, along with the remaining free space on the volume.
Note that 1KByte is 1024 bytes.
Also shown are the maximum directory entries currently
allowed on the volume and the number of remaining unused
entries. The supervisor can adjust the number of maximum
directory entries by running the NETGEN portion of the
INSTALL program.
When you are finished viewing the volume information, press
the ESCAPE key.
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CURRENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION HELP
This form shows you the information that can be viewed
or changed on the current directory. Your rights in
the current directory will affect what information you
can see and modify.
The following help screens describe each of the
options that can appear:
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CURRENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION HELP
OWNER
This field allows you to see the owner of the current
directory. If you have supervisor rights on the current
file server and you are not at the root(286 servers) of the volume, you will be able to change the owner.
CREATION DATE AND TIME
These fields will display the date and time on which the
directory was created. If you have supervisor rights on
the current file server and you are not at the root(286 servers) of the volume, you will be able to modify the creation date.
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CURRENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION HELP
CURRENT EFFECTIVE RIGHTS
This field displays the rights you have in the current
directory.
MAXIMUM RIGHTS MASK (286 Servers)
This field shows the maximum rights allowed in the current
directory. If you have Parental rights in the current
directory or in its parent directory, you will be able to
modify the maximum rights mask.
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INHERITED RIGHTS MASK (386 Servers)
This field shows the inherited rights
currently set in the directory. If you have
Access rights, you will be able to modify the
inherited rights mask.
DIRECTORY ATTRIBUTES
This field shows the directory attributes that
are set in the current directory. You will be
able to modify these attributes if you have
the proper rights.
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CURRENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION HELP
TRUSTEES
On a 286 server, this field will be active only if you have Parental rights in the current directory or in the currentdirectory's parent directory. On a 386 server you must have Access Control in the current directory for this field to be active. It will allow you to see all the users that have trustee rights in the current directory and to modify those rights. You will also be able to add or delete users from this list.
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CURRENT DIRECTORY EFFECTIVE RIGHTS HELP
This is a list of your rights in the current directory. If you have
Parental rights in this directory or in its parent directory, you will be
able to change your effective rights by selecting the "Trustees" option
from the "Current Directory Information" form.
A brief description of each right follows:
CREATE NEW FILES
This right allows you to create a new file in the current directory. You
must also have the Write To Files right to write to the newly created
file. If you have Parental right along with Create New Files right, you
can create new subdirectories in the current directory.
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CURRENT DIRECTORY EFFECTIVE RIGHTS HELP
DELETE FILES
This right allows you to delete files in the current directory. If
you also have Parental rights in the current directory, this right
also allows you to delete subdirectories in the current directory.
MODIFY FILE NAMES/FLAGS
This right allows you to modify the attributes associated with a
file, to rename a file, and to modify the file's creation date,
last accessed date, and last modified date. If you also have
Parental right, the Modify right also allows you to rename
subdirectories and to change a subdirectory's creation date.
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CURRENT DIRECTORY EFFECTIVE RIGHTS HELP
OPEN EXISTING FILES
This right allows you to open a file that already exists.
You will also need the Read From Files right to read from the
file and/or the Write To File right to write to the file.
PARENTAL
This right allows you to specify trustees in the current
directory and the rights for each trustee. It also allows
you to change the maximum rights mask of the current
directory. This right also gives you additional privileges
in combination with the Create, Modify, or Delete rights.
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CURRENT DIRECTORY EFFECTIVE RIGHTS HELP
READ FROM FILES
This right allows you to read from an open file. To open a file, you
must also have either the Create New Files right or the Open
Existing Files right.
SEARCH FOR FILES
This right allows you to view the name of the files in this
directory. Without this right you cannot see what files are in the
directory.
WRITE TO FILES
This right allows you to write to an open file. To open a file you
must also have either the Create New Files right or the Open
Existing Files right.
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MAXIMUM RIGHTS HELP
This list shows the maximum rights. You can add additional
rights to this list by pressing the INSERT key. You can
delete existing rights by highlighting the right and
pressing the DELETE key. You can mark several rights with
the MARK key and delete them all at once by pressing the
DELETE key. When you are finished press the ESCAPE key.
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DIRECTORY TRUSTEE HELP
This list shows the names of all users who are specifically
assigned rights in the current directory, along with the rights
they are assigned. If a user's name does not appear in this list,
that user will have the same rights he or she had in this
directory's parent directory. You can add additional users to this
list by pressing the INSERT key. You can delete a user by
highlighting the user's name and pressing the DELETE key. You can
delete more than one user at a time by marking the name of each
user you want to delete with the MARK key and pressing the DELETE
key. You can change the rights that a user has by highlighting the
user's name and pressing the SELECT key.
The meaning of each letter in the rights list is explained on the
next two screens.
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DIRECTORY TRUSTEES RIGHTS (286)
The directory rights are represented by the
follwing letters:
R - Read from files
W - Write to files
O - Open existing files
C - Create new files
D - Delete files
P - Parental rights
S - Search for files
M - Modify file names/flags
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DIRECTORY TRUSTEE RIGHTS (386)
The directory rights are represented by the
following letters:
S - Supervisor right, has all rights to entry
R - Read from files
W - Write to files
C - Create files and subdirectories
E - Erase files and subdirectories
M - Modify directory and file attributes, and rename
directory and files
F - File scan
D - Directory scan
A - Access control to modify trustee assignment and
inherited rights mask
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FILER SETTINGS HELP
This form shows the defaults that can be set
while using FILER. When you are finished, press
the ESCAPE key.
A brief description of each default setting
follows.
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FILER SETTINGS HELP
CONFIRM DELETIONS
This default deals with deleting multiple files from a
directory. If it is set to YES, you will be asked to
confirm the deletion of each file individually. If it is
not set, you will be asked once to confirm that you
intended to delete the files; then they will all be
deleted.
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FILER SETTINGS HELP
CONFIRM FILE COPIES
This default deals with copying multiple files from a
directory. If it is set to YES, you will be asked to
confirm the copying of each file individually. If it is
not set, you will be asked once to confirm that you
intended to copy the files; then they will all be copied.
CONFIRM FILE OVERWRITES
This default deals with copying files. When you copy a
file to a directory where a file by the same name already
exists, the existing file is deleted. If this default is set
to YES, you will be asked whether you intend to overwrite
the existing file before it is deleted. If it is set to
NO, the file will be automatically overwritten.
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FILER SETTINGS HELP
DIRECTORIES EXCLUDE PATTERN
This default lets you specify a pattern of directory names you do not
want to see while viewing Directory Contents. If you entered a
pattern of A*, you would not see any subdirectories that begin with
the letter A. Exclude patterns override Include patterns.
DIRECTORIES INCLUDE PATTERN
This default determines which directories will be listed when you
choose the "Directory Contents" option. Normally, this default is
set to *, which lists all of the directories. If you changed it to
S*, you would only see subdirectories that begin with the letter "S".
The Directories Exclude pattern will override the Directories Include
pattern. If you enter a Directory Include pattern of S* and a
Directory Exclude pattern of SE*, you will see all subdirectories
that begin with "S" except those that begin with "SE".
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FILER SETTINGS HELP
FILE EXCLUDE PATTERN
This default determines which files will be displayed when the
"Directory Contents" option is selected. If you specify a pattern
of *.obj, none of the .obj files in the directory will appear in
the list of files shown. The File Exclude patterns override the
File Include patterns.
FILE INCLUDE PATTERN
This default determines which files will be displayed when the
"Directory Contents" option is selected. Normally, it is set to
*, which displays all of the files. If you set it to *.exe and
*.com, you would only see files with the .exe or .com extensions.
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FILER SETTINGS HELP
FILE SEARCH ATTRIBUTES
This default determines which files will be displayed when the
"Directory Contents" option is selected. Normally Hidden and
System files are not displayed. This default allows you to specify
whether Hidden and/or System files should be shown.
DIRECTORY SEARCH ATTRIBUTES
This default determines which directories will be displayed when
the "Directory Contents" option is selected. Normally, Hidden,
System, and Private directories are not displayed. This default
allows you to specify whether Hidden and/or System and/or Private
directories should be shown.
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EXCLUDE DIRECTORIES PATTERNS HELP
This default allows you to exclude directories from appearing in
the list of subdirectories when the "Directory Contents" option
is selected. To exclude all directories that begin with "A" or
that begin with "B" and contain the letter "C," you would enter
A* and B*C* as the patterns.
To add patterns, press the INSERT key. To remove a pattern,
highlight the pattern and press the DELETE key. You can mark
several patterns with the MARK key and delete them all at once
by pressing the DELETE key. To change a pattern, highlight the
pattern and press the MODIFY key. When you are finished, press
the ESCAPE key.
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INCLUDE DIRECTORY PATTERNS HELP
This default allows you to choose which directories will appear in the list
of subdirectories when the "Directory Contents" option is selected.
Normally, the pattern * is used and shows all of the subdirectories. If you
only want to see subdirectories that begin with an "A," you would enter
the pattern A*. Note that if you enter the pattern * and A*, all of the
subdirectories will be shown because they will all match the * pattern.
Note that the Exclude Directories patterns override Include Directories
patterns.
Use the INSERT key to add additional patterns. Highlight a pattern and
press the DELETE key to remove the pattern. You can mark multiple patterns
using the MARK key and delete them all at once by pressing the DELETE key.
To change a pattern, highlight the pattern and press the MODIFY key.
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EXCLUDE FILES PATTERNS HELP
These patterns let you specify what files should appear in
the list of files when the "Directory Contents" option is
selected. If you do not want to see any files with the
extension .obj or .bak, enter the patterns *.OBJ and *.BAK
here. The Exclude Files pattern overrides the Include Files
pattern.
Use the INSERT key to add additional patterns. Highlight a
pattern and press the DELETE key to remove the pattern. You
can mark multiple patterns using the MARK key and pressing
the DELETE key to delete all of the marked files. To change
a pattern, highlight it and press the MODIFY key.
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INCLUDE FILE PATTERNS HELP
This default allows you to specify which files appear in the list of
files when the "Directory Contents" option is selected. Normally the
pattern * is used, which displays all the files. If you only want to
see files that begin with the letters "WP," then specify the pattern
WP*, or if you only want to see the files that have extensions of .c or
.asm, then specify *.C and *.ASM as the patterns. Note that the
Exclude Files patterns will override the Include Files patterns.
To add additional patterns, press the INSERT key. To delete a pattern,
highlight it and press the DELETE key. You can delete multiple
patterns by marking each one with the MARK key and pressing the DELETE
key. To change a pattern, highlight it and press the MODIFY key.
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FILE SEARCH ATTRIBUTES HELP
This default affects the list of files that will be shown
when the "Directory Contents" option is selected. Files
that have the System and/or Hidden file attributes will not
appear in the list unless that attribute is listed as a
Search File Attribute.
To add an attribute to the list, press the INSERT key. To
remove an attribute, highlight the attribute and press the
DELETE key. To remove multiple attributes, mark each
attribute using the MARK key and press the DELETE key.
When you are finished, press the ESCAPE key.
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DIRECTORY SEARCH ATTRIBUTES HELP
This default affects the list of subdirectories that will be
shown when the "Directory Contents" option is selected.
Directories that have the Private and/or System and/or Hidden
attributes will not appear in the list unless that attribute
is listed as a Directory Search Attribute.
To add an attribute to the list, press the INSERT key. To
remove an attribute, highlight the attribute and press the
DELETE key. To remove multiple attributes, mark each
attribute using the MARK key and press the DELETE key. When
you are finished, press the ESCAPE key.
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DIRECTORY CREATION DATE HELP
The date display is the date when the currently
selected directory was created. The date is
displayed in the form MM-DD-YY.
To change the creation date, it must be a valid
date in the appropriate form.
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UNGRANTED MAXIMUM RIGHTS HELP
This list shows all the rights that have not been
granted. To grant a right in this list, highlight the
right and press the SELECT key. To grant several
rights, highlight each right and mark it using the
MARK key then press the SELECT key. If you do not
want to grant any of these rights, press the ESCAPE
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DELETE TRUSTEE HELP
If you want to remove the highlighted trustees from the current
directory, answer YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE
key. Removing a trustee will cause the trustee to default to
the same rights they had in the current directory's parent
directory. If the current directory is the root directory, the
trustee will have no rights.
If you have marked several trustees using the MARK key, they
will all be removed from the current directory if you answer
YES.
If you intended to give the trustee no rights in the current
directory, you should select the trustee and revoke all the
listed rights, rather than deleting the trustee.
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CONFIRM REVOKE TRUSTEE RIGHT HELP
If you want to revoke the highlighted right, answer
YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE key.
If you have marked several rights using the MARK
key, they will all be revoked if you answer YES.
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TRUSTEE RIGHTS HELP
This list shows the rights that are currently granted to
the selected trustee. You can grant additional rights to
the trustee by pressing the INSERT key. To revoke rights
that are currently granted to the trustee, highlight the
right to be revoked and press the DELETE key. To revoke
several rights at once, mark each right with the MARK key
and press the DELETE key.
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UNGRANTED TRUSTEE RIGHTS HELP
This list shows all the rights that have not been
granted. To grant a right in this list, highlight the
right and press the SELECT key. To grant several
rights, highlight each right and mark it using the
MARK key; then press the SELECT key. If you do not
want to grant any of these rights, press the ESCAPE
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OTHERS WHO ARE NOT TRUSTEES HELP
This list shows all other users and groups that have
not been assigned specific trustee rights in the
selected directory. To add one of these users or
groups, highlight the user or group's name and press
the SELECT key. To add more than one, mark each
user or group to be added using the MARK key and
press the SELECT key. If you do not want to add any
of these users or groups, press the ESCAPE key.
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OWNER HELP
This is a list of all known users. From this
list you can select a new owner. Highlight the
desired user and press the SELECT key. If you
do not want to change the owner, press the
ESCAPE key.
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CREATION TIME HELP
The time display is the time when the current
directory was created. The time is in the form
Hour:Minute.
To change the time, you must enter a valid time in
the appropriate form.
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CONFIRM REVOKE MAXIMUM RIGHT HELP
If you want to revoke the highlighted right,
answer YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the
ESCAPE key. If you have marked several rights
using the MARK key, they will all be revoked if
you answer YES.
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DELETE PATTERN HELP
If you want to delete the highlighted patterns,
answer YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the
ESCAPE key.
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EDIT DEFAULT PATTERN
Change the selected pattern to the new pattern
that you want and press the SELECT key. If you do
not want to change the pattern, press the
ESCAPE key.
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INSERT NEW PATTERN HELP
Type in the pattern you want to add and press
the SELECT key. If you do not want to add a
pattern, press the ESCAPE key.
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CHANGE TO ROOT DIRECTORY HELP
If you want to move to the root directory and
make it the current directory, answer YES.
Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE key.
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DELETE DEFAULT SEARCH ATTRIBUTE HELP
If you do not want files with the marked
attributes to appear in the list of files
when the "Directory Contents" option is
selected, answer YES. Otherwise answer NO
or press the ESCAPE key.
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OTHER FILE SEARCH ATTRIBUTES HELP
This list shows the attributes of files that will not
currently be shown in the "Directory Contents" file
list.
Select the attribute that you want to add as a search
file attribute by highlighting the attribute name and
pressing the SELECT key. You can select multiple
attributes by marking each attribute with the MARK
key and pressing the SELECT key. If you do not want
to select any attributes, press the ESCAPE key.
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CHANGE TO PARENT DIRECTORY HELP
If you want to move to the parent directory
and make it the current directory, answer YES.
Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE key.
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MARK MULTIPLE DIRECTORIES OR FILES HELP
Specify the pattern that matches the directories or
files that you want marked and press the SELECT key.
All of the directories or files that match the
pattern you specify will be marked. Any directories
or files that do not match the pattern you specify
will be left as they were.
If you do not want to mark a group of directories or
files, press the ESCAPE key.
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UNMARK MULTIPLE DIRECTORIES OR FILES HELP
Specify the pattern of the files or directories
that should be unmarked and press the SELECT key.
If you do not want to unmark a group of files or
directories, press the ESCAPE key.
All file or directory names that do not match the
specified pattern will be left as they were.
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REMOVE FILE ATTRIBUTE HELP
If you want to remove the marked file
attributes, answer YES. Otherwise, answer NO
or press the ESCAPE key.
If you marked several attributes using the MARK
key, they will all be deleted if you answer
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CONFIRM DELETION HELP
If you want to delete multiple files, you can
delete them all at once or one at a time. If
the "Confirm Deletion" option is set to YES, you
will be required to confirm each deletion
individually. If the "Confirm Deletion" option
is set to NO, you will only have to confirm the
deletion once and all selected files will be
deleted.
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CONFIRM FILE COPIES HELP
This option deals with copying multiple files.
If you want to confirm each copy individually,
answer YES. If you do not want to confirm
each one individually, answer NO.
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CONFIRM OVERWRITES
If you copy a file to a directory that already
contains a file with the same name, that file
is overwritten. If you want to verify each
overwrite, choose YES. If you choose NO, the
file will be overwritten.
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DELETE SEARCH ATTRIBUTE HELP
If you do not want directories with the marked
attributes to appear in the list when the
"Directory Contents" option is selected,
answer YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the
ESCAPE key.
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OTHER DIRECTORY SEARCH ATTRIBUTE HELP
This list shows the attributes of directories that will not
currently be shown in the "Directory Contents" option.
Select the attribute that you want to add as a directory
search attribute by highlighting the attribute name and
pressing the SELECT key. You can select multiple
attributes by marking each attribute with the MARK key and
pressing the SELECT key. If you do not want to select any
attributes, press the ESCAPE key.
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NO SEARCH RIGHTS IN CURRENT DIRECTORY HELP
You do not have the Search right in the current
directory. The file server security system
will not allow you to see what files are in the
directory.
However, you will be able to see the
subdirectories.
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DIRECTORY CONTENTS HELP
This list shows the files and directories in the current
directory. If you have specified file patterns or directory
patterns to include or exclude certain patterns, this list will
only show the files and directories you have specified. You can
specify the specific include and exclude patterns with the "Set
Filer Options" option.
The following screens describe what operations you can perform.
Note: If you do not have the appropriate rights, you will not be
able to complete all of the described operations.
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DIRECTORY CONTENTS HELP - FILES
You can perform various operations on files. By pressing
the SELECT key you can either copy the file, view the file,
move the file(within same volume-386 Server),or modify/view
file information. If you have the proper rights, you may
see a list of trustees who have rights to the file. If you
want to modify file information for more than one file, mark
each file that you want to modify using the MARK key and
press the SELECT key. Note that if you mark several files
using the MARK key, you can only modify the information
associated with them; you cannot view their current
information.
Note that you can mark and unmark quickly by using the
F6 and F8 keys and specifying patterns. Page 2 of 7G{
DIRECTORY CONTENTS HELP - FILES
You can rename a file by highlighting the filename and
pressing the MODIFY key. If you want to rename multiple
files, you can mark all the files that fit a similar
pattern and press the MODIFY key.
You can delete a file by highlighting the filename and
pressing the DELETE key. If you want to delete multiple
files, mark all the files first by using the MARK key;
then press the DELETE key.
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DIRECTORY CONTENTS - SUBDIRECTORIES
To modify/view the information associated with a
directory, move a directory(within same volume-386
Server), copy a directory, or move to a directory,
highlight the subdirectory's name and press the SELECT
key. If you have the proper rights you may view a list
of trustees who have rights to the directory. To change
the information associated with several directories,
mark each of the subdirectories using the MARK key and
press the SELECT key.
To delete the files from a subdirectory or to delete the
subdirectory and all files and subdirectories beneath
it, press the DELETE key. Multiple subdirectories can
be deleted by marking each subdirectory with the MARK
key and pressing the DELETE key.
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DIRECTORY CONTENTS - SUBDIRECTORIES
To rename a subdirectory, highlight the subdirectory's name
and press the MODIFY key. To rename multiple subdirectories
using a pattern, mark each of the subdirectories using the
MARK key and press the MODIFY key.
You can add additional subdirectories to the current
directory by pressing the INSERT key.
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DIRECTORY CONTENTS - ROOT AND PARENT
You can move to the root directory or the parent
directory relative to the current directory. To do
this, highlight the appropriate choice (root or
parent) and press the SELECT key.
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DIRECTORY CONTENTS
Note that although marking multiple items is allowed, you
can only mark items of the same type. You cannot mark
both files and subdirectories. You cannot mark the root
or the parent directory.
Note: If you wish to change to another directory,
press the F2 key. If you wish to change to a different
server, press the F2 key, backspace over the displayed
path, and then press the INSERT key. A list of all known
servers will appear.
Press the ESCAPE key when you are finished with the
"Directory Contents" option.
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RENAME MACINTOSH FILE HELP
Edit the filename so that it is the name that
you want it to be. Press SELECT when you are
finished. If you do not want to change the
filename, press the ESCAPE key.
A Macintosh file can be up to 31 characters
long and cannot contain a colon(:).
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OTHER FILE ATTRIBUTES HELP
This list shows other attributes that you can
assign to the selected file. To assign an
attribute to the file, highlight the desired
attribute and then press the SELECT key.
If you want to assign several attributes,
you can mark each of them with the MARK key
before pressing the SELECT key.
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INHERITED RIGHTS HELP
This list shows you the inherited rights. You can add
additional rights to this list by pressing the INSERT key.
You can delete existing rights by highlighting the right
and pressing the DELETE key. You can mark several rights
with the MARK key and delete them all at the same time by
pressing the DELETE key. When you are finished press the
ESCAPE key.
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SET FILE EXECUTE ONLY HELP
If you want the file to be set to Execute-Only, answer YES. Otherwise,
answer NO or press the ESCAPE key.
A file that is Execute-Only can be run but it cannot be read or copied.
This prevents unauthorized copies of programs being removed from the
network.
WARNING
Once a file is set to Execute-Only, it can never be reset to a normal
file. If at some later date you want to restore the file as a normal
file, you must delete the file that is flagged Execute-Only and recopy
the original file from the source diskette.
Also, some programs that load as several overlays may not work
correctly if set to Execute-Only.
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OVERWRITE EXISTING FILE HELP
A file already exists in the specified
Destination Directory with the Destination File
Name. If you want to replace that file with
the one that you are currently copying, answer
YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE
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COPY FILE HELP
To copy a file to the same directory, you must give the
file a new name. (You cannot copy a file to itself.)
To copy a file to a different directory, you can use the
same filename or a new filename. To copy the file you must
specify the new directory as the destination directory.
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DEVICE NAME CONFLICT HELP
The specified name is illegal because it
conflicts with one of the DOS device
names. CON, AUX, COM1, COM2, LPT1, LPT2,
LPT3, PRN, and NUL are all reserved for
use by DOS.
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DESTINATION FILE NAME HELP
Enter the name that you want the new copy of the
file to be called and press the SELECT key. If you do
not want to copy the file, press the ESCAPE key.
Note that the destination filename can be the same
as the source filename unless you are copying to
the directory that the source file is already in.
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SELECT DESTINATION DIRECTORY HELP
Type in the name of the directory to which the
selected file should be copied and press the SELECT
If you do not remember the directory name, you can
press the INSERT key to view all the available
directories.
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NO COPY RIGHTS IN DIRECTORY HELP
You do not have the rights to copy files to the
destination directory.
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INVALID FILE NAME HELP
The filename that you entered is not a valid
DOS filename. Filenames can consist of up to
eight characters followed by a period and up to
three more characters.
The following characters are invalid in DOS
filenames: ;:*?,~^[]/\
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NO FILE OVERWRITE PRIVILEDGES
You have attempted to copy a file to a
directory where a file by the same name already
exists. You do not have the necessary rights
to delete the existing file, so you cannot copy
the new file to this directory with the
selected filename.
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OTHER FILE ATTRIBUTES HELP
This list shows other attributes that you can
assign to the selected file. To assign an
attribute to the file, highlight the desired
attribute and press the SELECT key.
If you want to assign several attributes, you can
mark each of them with the MARK key before
pressing the SELECT key.
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FILE FORM HELP
This form displays information about the selected
file. Your rights will determine which fields you
may modify.
To make modifications, highlight the desired field
and press the SELECT key.
Press the ESCAPE key when you are finished.
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MODIFY AUDIT FLAGS HELP
This list shows the audit flag of the currently selected
file.
To add additional flags, press the INSERT key.
To remove a flag, highlight the flag and press the DELETE
key. You can mark multiple flags using the MARK key and
delete them all by pressing the DELETE key.
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MOVE FILE OR DIRECTORY
To move a file or directory place the destination
directory in the destination directory window and
press the SELECT key. Note that the file server
and volume are placed in the window automatically,
since the move is restricted to the current volume.
After the SELECT key is pressed, the name of the
entry appears in a new window. This is to allow
you to change the name of the entry if desired.
After the name is edited, press the SELECT key.
The entry will be moved and you will return to
the previous "Directory Contents" screen.
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VIEW FILE HELP
You are viewing the contents of the selected file. Note that if
the file you selected is not a text file, it will appear as a
random mixture of graphic characters on the screen. The following
keys can be used to move through the file:
UP ARROW - Move up one line
DOWN ARROW - Move down one line
PAGE UP - Move up one full screen
PAGE DOWN - Move down one full screen
SPECIAL UP - Move to the top of the file
SPECIAL DOWN - Move to the bottom of the file
When you are finished viewing the file, press the ESCAPE key.
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WHO HAS RIGHTS HERE
This is comprehensive list of trustees who have
rights to this entry. This list is different from a
regular trustee list in two ways.
1) It contains the names of trustees who have
been given rights at a higher level, which
gives them rights to this entry.
2) It lists trustees' security equivalences.
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DELETE FILE HELP
If you want to delete the highlighted file,
answer YES. Otherwise answer NO or press the
ESCAPE key. If you have marked multiple files,
they will all be deleted if you answer YES.
Beware that this will permanently delete the
file. Make sure you want to delete it before
answering YES.
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SET MULTIPLE SUBDIRECTORIES INHERITED RIGHTS HELP
If you want the marked sudirectory's inherited rights to be set to those in the "Inherited Rights" list, answer YES. If you do not want to set the inherited rights of the marked subdirectories, answer NO. If you want to resume editing the "Inherited Rights" list, press the ESCAPE key.
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DELETE TRANSACTIONAL FILE HELP
The file you are attempting to delete is
flagged as a Transactional file. If you want
to delete this file, answer YES. If you do not
want to delete the file, answer NO. To
discontinue deleting files, press the ESCAPE
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FILER WORKS ONLY ON NETWORK DRIVES HELP
The FILER program works only on network drives.
This station is not currently attached to a file
server. You must attach to a file server and have
at least one drive mapped to a directory on that
file server before you can run FILER.
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NEW SUBDIRECTORY NAME HELP
Enter the name of the new subdirectory that
you want to create and press the SELECT key.
If you do not want to create a new
subdirectory, press the ESCAPE key.
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RENAME FILE HELP
Change the filename to the new filename and
press the SELECT key. The new filename should
have no more than eight characters before the
period and no more than three characters after
the period.
If you do not want to rename the file, press
the ESCAPE key.
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RENAME FILE HELP
The filename that you entered is not a valid
DOS filename. DOS filenames can contain up to
eight characters followed by a period and three
more characters. The name can contain at most
one period, and cannot contain any of the
following characters: ;:\/~^[]*?,
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RENAME DIRECTORY HELP
The directory could not be renamed to the
specified name. Either a directory or a file by
that name already exists in the current
directory, or the new directory name is
invalid. Directory names cannot be longer than
14 characters and cannot include any of the
following characters: ;:,*?\/~[]
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RENAME SUBDIRECTORY HELP
Change the displayed subdirectory name to the
new one and press the SELECT key. If you do not
want to rename the subdirectory, press the
ESCAPE key.
The new subdirectory name cannot be the same
name as a file or subdirectory's name that
already exists in the current directory.
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RENAME MULTIPLE FILES OR SUBDIRECTORIES HELP
To rename multiple files or subdirectories, you must
specify both an original pattern and a replacement pattern.
The original pattern should match all of the marked files
or subdirectories. For example, if all the marked files
are C source code that have an extension of .C, then the
original pattern should be .C.
When you have entered the pattern, press the SELECT key.
If you do not want to continue with the rename, press the
ESCAPE key.
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FILE RENAME PATTERN HELP
To rename multiple files, a wildcard pattern
must be used to specify the current filename
pattern and the pattern that they should be
renamed to. The wildcard characters * and/or ?
must appear in the original pattern.
If you do not want to rename multiple files
with a pattern, do not mark any filenames
before pressing the MODIFY key.
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RENAME MULTIPLE FILES OR SUBDIRECTORY HELP
Enter the pattern that the marked files or
subdirectories should be renamed and press the
SELECT key. If you do not want to continue with
the rename, press the ESCAPE key.
The rename pattern should be similar to the
original pattern.
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RENAME FILE HELP
The indicated file cannot be renamed to the new
file. A file by the same name may already
exist, or the new filename may be invalid.
Valid DOS filenames can contain up to eight
characters followed by a period and up to three
more characters. They can contain at most one
period, and cannot contain any of the following
characters: ;:`^*/\[]
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NO FILE DELETE RIGHTS HELP
You do not have the Delete right in the
current directory. You cannot delete any files
from this directory.
If you are attempting to copy a file to a
directory where a file by the same name already
exists, and if you do not have Delete rights in
that directory, you will also get this error.
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RENAME FILE HELP
You have attempted to rename a file to the same
name as a file that already exists. The file
that already exists has the Hidden and/or
System attributes set. If you intend to
overwrite the existing file, you must remove
the Hidden and/or System attributes first.
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DELETE READ-ONLY FILE HELP
The file you are attempting to delete is
flagged as a Read-Only file. Usually files are
flagged as Read-Only to protect them. If you
want to delete this file, answer YES. If you do
not want to delete the file, answer NO. To
discontinue deleting files, press the ESCAPE
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DELETE READ-ONLY AND TRANSACTIONAL FILE HELP
The file you are attempting to delete is
flagged as a Read-Only and Transactional file.
If you want to delete this file, answer YES.
If you do not want to delete the file, answer
NO. To discontinue deleting files, press the
ESCAPE key.
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DELETE SUBDIRECTORY HELP
If you only want to delete the files in the marked
subdirectories, choose the "Delete Subdirectory's
Files Only" option. If you want to delete the
marked subdirectories themselves, including all
the files in them and all subdirectories below
them, choose the "Delete Entire Subdirectory
Structure" option.
If you do not want to delete the subdirectory,
press the ESCAPE key.
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DELETE SUBDIRECTORY FILES HELP
If you want all the files in the marked subdirectories to be
deleted, answer YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE
If you answer YES, all the files in the marked subdirectory
will be deleted. If you have marked more than one subdirectory
using the MARK key, all the files in each of the subdirectories
will be deleted. Files in subdirectories beneath the marked
subdirectories will NOT be deleted.
WARNING
Once the files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
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DELETE SUBDIRECTORY FILES HELP
If you have set the "Confirm Deletions" option of
the "Filer Settings" option to YES, you will be
asked if each file in the subdirectory should be
deleted and you will be given the option to choose
YES or NO. If the "Confirm Deletion" option is set
to NO (this is the default setting when FILER
starts), you will be asked if a file should be
deleted only if that file has the Read-Only
attribute set.
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DELETE DEFAULT DIRECTORY HELP
If you choose YES, the default directory
(the directory where FILER was originally
executed) and its subdirectories will be
deleted and the default drive will become an
invalid drive when FILER exits to the system.
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CHANGE CURRENT DIRECTORY HELP
Enter the path to the directory that you want to
examine next. If you do not know the path, press the
INSERT key to see a list of the directories you can
select from.
When the directory path is correct, press the
SELECT key.
If you do not want to change to a different
directory, press the ESCAPE key.
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NO DELETE RIGHTS HELP
You do not have the Delete right in one of the
subdirectories of the subdirectory structure you are
attempting to remove. The files in that directory
cannot be deleted.
If you want to delete the files in this subdirectory,
you must first give yourself Delete rights in the
subdirectory. (You have Parental Rights to the
directory where your Delete right was revoked.)
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DIRECTORY NOT EMPTY HELP
The specified directory is not empty. Either
you had no Delete rights in the directory or
some of the files have the Read-Only attribute
set and you chose not to delete them.
A directory that still contains files or other
subdirectories cannot be deleted.
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DELETE ENTIRE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE HELP
If you want the marked subdirectory to be deleted, including
all the files in it and all subdirectories and files beneath
it, answer YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE
WARNING
Once the subdirectory and its files are deleted, they
cannot be recovered.
If you have marked several subdirectory names using the
MARK key, they will all be deleted if you answer YES.
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DELETE ENTIRE SUBDIRECTORY STRUCTURE HELP
If the "Confirm Deletions" option of the "Filer Settings"
option is set to YES, you will be asked if each file in each
subdirectory should be deleted and you will be given the
opportunity to choose YES or NO. If the "Confirm Deletions"
option is set to NO (this is the default when FILER starts), you
will be asked if a file should be deleted only if that file has
the Read-Only attribute set.
If some files are not deleted, the subdirectories that contain
those files will not be deleted.
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NO RIGHTS TO SET MARKED FILES OR SUBDIRECTORIES
You do not have the rights to set any information associated
with the marked files or subdirectories. You may view the
information associated with a file or subdirectory by
unmarking all the other names, then highlighting the name you
want and pressing the SELECT key.
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SET MULTIPLE FILES INFORMATION HELP
This menu shows the information that can be set for
all of the files that are marked. The number of
options that appear in this menu will vary, depending
on the rights you have in the current directory.
Highlight the option you want to set and press the
SELECT key.
Each of the options that may appear on this menu are
described on the following help screens. (While you
are in HELP, you may use the PAGEUP and PAGEDOWN keys
to view the other help screens.)
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SET MULTIPLE FILES INFORMATION
COPY FILES
This option allows you to copy the marked files to a
directory which you specify.
SET ATTRIBUTES
This option allows you to set the file attributes of the
marked files to the attributes you select.
SET CREATION DATE
This option allows you to set the creation date of the
marked files to the date you specify.
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SET MULTIPLE FILES INFORMATION
SET LAST ACCESSED DATE
This option allows you to set the last accessed date for
the marked files to the date you specify.
SET LAST MODIFIED DATE
This option allows you to set the last modified date of
the marked files to the date you specify.
SET OWNER
This option allows you to set the owner of the marked
files to the owner you select.
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SET MULTIPLE FILES' OWNER
Enter the name of the user to be made the owner
of all the marked files and press the SELECT
key.
To see a list of all the users, press the
INSERT key.
If you do not want to set the marked files'
owner, press the ESCAPE key.
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USER DOES NOT EXIST HELP
The username you entered is not defined on the
current file server. If you have spelled the name
incorrectly, correct the spelling and press the
SELECT key again. To see a list of all the users on
the current file server, press the INSERT key.
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OTHER USERS HELP
This list shows the names of all the users on
the current file server. To select one of
these users as the new owner, highlight the
user's name and press the SELECT key. If you
do not want to select a user, press the ESCAPE
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SET MULTIPLE FILES' ATTRIBUTES
To set the marked files' attributes, place the desired attributes
in the displayed list, press the ESCAPE key, and answer YES.
To change the attributes, use the INSERT and DELETE keys. Press
the INSERT key to get a list of other attributes. Press the
DELETE key to remove an attribute from the list. You can mark
several attributes with the MARK key and delete them all by
pressing the DELETE key.
If you do not want to set the marked files' attributes, press the
ESCAPE key and answer NO.
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EXECUTE ONLY ATTRIBUTE HELP
The Execute Only attribute cannot be revoked.
The selected file has been marked as Execute
Only in order to prevent it from being copied.
If the file was marked Execute Only by mistake,
the only way to return it to normal is to
delete the file and recopy it from the original
disk.
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EDIT DATE HELP
You can change the date associated with the
selected file or directory. To do so enter the
new date in the same form as the date being
displayed. The form is MM-DD-YY. (You may use
a / rather than a - if desired.) When you are
finished, press the SELECT key.
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EDIT TIME HELP
You can change the time associated with the
current directory or file. To do so, enter the
new time in the same form as the time being
displayed. The form is HH:MMam or HH:MMpm.
When you are finished, press the SELECT key.
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INVALID DATE SPECIFIED HELP
The date you entered is invalid. The date must
be entered in the form MM-DD-YY. The month
must be a number between 1 and 12, the day must
be a number between 1 and 31, and only the last
two digits of the year should be entered.
You can use a hyphen (-) or a slash (/) between
each entry.
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INVALID TIME SPECIFIED HELP
The time you entered is in an invalid format.
The time must be specified in the form HH:MMam
or HH:MMpm. The hour must be a number between
1 and 12 and the minute must be a number
between 1 and 59.
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MULTIPLE SUBDIRECTORIES MENU HELP
This menu shows you the information that can be set for all of
the subdirectories that are marked. The number of options that
appear in this menu will vary, depending on the rights you have
in the current directory.
Highlight the option you want to set and press the SELECT key.
Each of the options that may appear on this menu are described
on the following help screens. (While you are in HELP, you may
use the PAGEUP and PAGEDOWN keys to view the other help
screens.)
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MULTIPLE SUBDIRECTORIES MENU HELP
COPY SUBDIRECTORIES FILES
This option copies the marked subdirectories and the files
in them.
COPY SUBDIRECTORIES STRUCTURE
This option copies the entire subdirectory structure,
subdirectories as well as files.
SET CREATION DATE
This option allows you to set the creation date of the
marked files.
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MULTIPLE SUBDIRECTORIES MENU HELP
SET MAXIMUM RIGHTS
This option allows you to set the maximum rights of the
marked subdirectories.
SET OWNER
This option allows you to set the owner of the marked
files.
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SET MULTIPLE SUBDIRECTORIES' OWNERS HELP
Enter the name of the user that you want to be the
owner of all the marked subdirectories and press the
SELECT key. To get a list of all possible users,
press the INSERT key.
If you do not want to set the owner of the marked
subdirectories, press the ESCAPE key.
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SET MULTIPLE SUBDIRECTORIES' MAXIMUM RIGHTS HELP
This list shows the maximum rights that will be allowed. You can
remove rights from this list by highlighting the right and pressing the
DELETE key. To remove several rights, mark each right with the MARK
key and press the DELETE key. To place more rights in the list, press
the INSERT key.
When the rights in the list are the maximum rights that you want to
allow in the marked subdirectories, press the ESCAPE key and answer
If you do not want to set the marked subdirectories' maximum rights,
press the ESCAPE key and answer NO.
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SET MULTIPLE SUBDIRECTORIES MAXIMUM RIGHTS HELP
If you want the marked subdirectory's maximum rights to
be set to those in the "Maximum Rights" list, answer YES.
If you do not want to set the maximum rights of the
marked subdirectories, answer NO. If you want to resume
editing the "Maximum Rights" list, press the
ESCAPE key.
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REMOVE MAXIMUM RIGHT HELP
If the marked trustee rights should be removed
from the list of maximum rights allowed, answer
YES. Otherwise, answer NO or press the ESCAPE
If you have marked several rights using the
MARK key, they will all be deleted if you
answer YES.
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FILE MENU HELP
This menu allows you to copy the file, view the
file, move file (within same volume-386 Servers),
modify/set file information, or see a list of
trustees who have rights. Highlight the desired
choice and press the SELECT key.
Press the ESCAPE key when you are finished.
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DIRECTORY MENU HELP
This menu allows you to copy the subdirectory, make the
subdirectory the new current directory, move the
directory (within same volume-386 Server), modify/set
subdirectory information, or see the list of trustees who
have rights. Highlight the desired choice and press the
SELECT key.
Note that when you choose to make the selected
subdirectory the new current directory, you will
immediately be brought out of the menu with a new list of
Directory Contents - the contents of the newly selected
current directory.
Press the ESCAPE key when you are finished.
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DIRECTORY MENU HELP
This menu allows you to copy the selected
subdirectory. There are two copy options. The
"Copy Subdirectory's Files" option will copy all
the files in the subdirectory. The "Copy
Subdirectory's Structure" option will copy all
the files plus copy all subdirectories and files
beneath it. So if this option is chosen, the
entire directory structure will be copied.
Note that you must have the appropriate rights to
copy the selected subdirectory.
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LOCAL DRIVES NOT ALLOWED HELP
You entered the drive letter of a local drive
as part of the directory path. You can only
examine directories on a network file server
while using FILER.
For a list of areas you can examine, press the
INSERT key when asked to enter the directory
path.
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MODIFY FILE ATTRIBUTES HELP
This list shows the attributes of the currently selected
file.
To add additional attributes, press the INSERT key.
To remove an attribute, highlight the attribute and press
the DELETE key. You can mark multiple attributes using the
MARK key and then delete them all by pressing the DELETE
Note that the Execute Only attribute cannot be removed.
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DIRECTORY FLAGS HELP
This is a list of the flags currently assigned to the
directory. To add additional flags, press the INSERT
To delete flags, press the DELETE key.
You can mark more than one flag by using the MARK key.
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DIRECTORY INFORMATION HELP
This form displays information about the selected
subdirectory. Your rights will determine which
fields you may modify.
To make modifications, highlight the desired field
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