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- File Finder was written as an anser to a problem with a hard disk drive. I
- knew the file I wanted was on there, but where in the world was it. To look
- through all the files in a ten megabyte drive was just too time consuming. Other
- computer systems have a locator program, why not apple?
- I did not have the time to write it the way I wanted to but a quick
- skeleton was written in basic and used. Later it was added to and extended, now
- it is a valuable part of my utilities.
- I am working on the extended command program so that you can add the
- command to ProDOS 8 and use it within other programs etc. Also I am writing a
- NDA (New Desk Accesory) for the IIgs.
- Most Shareware programs get used, but hardly ever paid for. I worked on
- this program for over 70 hours of writing, debugging, and rewriting for speed.
- It is compact and well documented, you can write your own additions and formats,
- but please leave the copyright and Shareware notices. I need the funds to help
- purchase the additional reference materials to keep up these utility programs.
- Send your $5.00 to :
- Greg R. Guilford
- P.O. Box 512
- Monticello, IA 52310
-
- The first time you save an hour looking for a file you can pay for it! Now
- that the begging is done, here is the information that you need.
-
-
- When you get to the Starting selection area, you can now enter the Name or
- partial name of the file you wish to find. Such as :
- BASIC.SYSTEM OR
- BASI Which will show all files that start with BASI.
-
- If you enter a * then all files will be displayed.
-
- If you enter a ? followed by a group of characters such as:
-
- ?BAS then all files with the sub string Bas will be displayed, Basic.system
- will be displayed as well as WINGBAS, PROGBASIC, ETC. Try some variations, you
- can find a lot of ways to find files.
-
- After you enter the name, you will then be asked for 'ENTER THE NAME OF THE
- VOLUME OR DIRECTORY TO CHECK FOR THE FILE'. If you enter a D then you will be
- prompted for the slot and drive to use. If you enter a return it will be the
- startup directory. You can specify a directory or subdirectory, and then it will
- search through that directory and any subdirectories found in it.
- One of the most interesting points is that when used from a root directory,
- all directories will be searched for the file. Directories will also be
- displayed when a file is asked for. This allows you to search for directories as
- well as files.
- Next you are asked if you want to send the output to the printer. A Y or N
- answer is required here. If you answer N then the output will go to the 80 colum
- screen. The display will be paged, and a sound routine assures you that the
- program is searching. If the printer is chosen, then it is expecting a serial or
- IIgs serial port in slot 1. If you need another printer set up then the printer
- section is at line number 430.
- If your search is not complete and you wish to end it, enter control and C,
- this will stop the search.
- When the program cannot find any more files, it prompts you if you want to
- search again, and then if you wish to use the criteria.
- Most of the program is very straigh forward and a