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- VDL.COM - Verify wildcard file deletion
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- Syntax: VDL [d:][path]filespec
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- This program is designed to function like Jeff Garber's VDEL (PC
- Tech Journal, vol.1 no.5). It uses DOS 2.00 function calls to enable the
- use of paths and sub-directories, however, so it requires DOS 2.00 or
- subsequent versions. In addition, it displays the usual directory
- information, along with the filename, in the verification prompt.
- VDL will be most useful when the filespec on the command line
- contains global filename characters (* or ?). A list of matching files is
- presented in directory format, one entry at a time, each followed by a
- '?'. The response to this prompt determines the action taken:
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- 'y' or 'Y' file deleted. search continues
- Esc no action on this file, search ends
- (any other) no action on this file, search continues
- e.g.:
- A>vdl c:temp\xxx.* [response]
- XXX .ASM #bytes date time ? [' ']
- XXX .OBJ #bytes date time ? Deleted. ['y']
- XXX .BAK #bytes date time ? Deleted. ['y']
- XXX .EXate time ? Deleted. ['y']
- XXX .BAK #bytes date time ? Deleted. ['y']
- XXX .EXE #bytes date time ? [Esc]
- Search ended.
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- A>
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- The [d:][path], when used, is not echoed in the display. Directory entries
- with special attributes will not be found.
- Before serious use, try this command out with a bunch of dummy
- files to make sure it is working properly and its behavior is understood.
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- Tom Roberts
- CL3036
- 16/2/84
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