The 640 MEG Shareware Studio 5/The 640 Meg Shareware Studio CD-ROM Volume V (Data Express)(1994).ISO/studio/access.hlp

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  Check Floppy Disk for Duplicates will read the
  directory of the floppy disk in the drive, and
  compare the files found there to your database.
  If there are any possible duplications, you are
  presented with the information on the file, and
  the possible duplicates, and then given the option
  to delete or retain the floppy disk file(s).
  This option will read a file listing, and compare the
  file names found within to the ones in your ACCESS
  database. It will create a report or file with the
  list of duplicates, unique files, and/or percentages.
  Suggested uses:  Deciding whether or not to buy a
  new CD. Deciding on files to download - do you have
  them already?
<``
You can alter the DOS command shown, then press ENTER
to execute the command.
Press Esc to exit without executing the command.
Multiple commands can be executed by typing them all
in, separated by the "^" symbol. I.E.: DIR^PAUSE will
do a directory of the current directory, then pause.
Because the program must shell out to DOS between each
command, and then return, the "->" feature has been
added so that an internal change directory then return
to the original directory can be executed without the
delay of shelling out to DOS. This is very useful for
unzipping files into a particular directory. For
example, PKUNZIP FILE -> E:\TEMP change to drive E:,
change to the \TEMP directory, unzip the file, then
change back to what was the current drive and directory.
The DOS piping features (">" "<") work as normal.
For larger numbers of DOS commands, executing the
command "COMMAND" is recommended (press EXIT when done).
?``
  CD-ROM DRIVE LETTER - what letter does DOS use to refer to your CD player?
  DEFAULT COMMAND - When CTRL-X is pressed in the file tables, a window is
opened in which you can type in any DOS command.  The command you
specify here as the default will be automatically placed in the window
for you. You can still edit the command line before it is executed.
  VIEWERS - When ENTER is pressed, the highlighted file may be viewed.
Enter the name (and path if necessary) of each of the file viewers
you wish to use in these 3 lines. Include any parameters (I.E. use
PKZIP -V to view, not just PKZIP or PKUNZIP). There is an internal
text file viewer if you do not have one, but it can only be used
on files roughly 100K and less in size. If you would like to use
it rather than shelling to an external text file viewer, specify
INTERNAL on the text viewer line.
  TARGET DIRECTORY - the default directory to which files will be copied
from the CD when CTRL-C or CTRL-Z is pressed (copy or unzip commands
in the file tables). You can still alter the destination directory
after you press those keys.
  PATH TO MAIN DATABASES - the directory where FILEDATA.* and DIRECTRY.*
are located. This is set by the installation program, but advanced
users can use this when those files are moved to point to their
new location. **NOVICE USERS SHOULD USE THE INSTALL PROGRAM AGAIN
INSTEAD OF CHANGING THIS HERE**
This function will read a DOS directory from the
CD-ROM drive, and correct the information stored
in the UCDMGR database if necessary.
To correct information for an entire CD in one
shot, please use the utility called FIXDISC.EXE
that may have been included with the UCDMGR
archive. If it has not been included, please
check with the source of the UCDMGR archive for
UCDFDATE.ARJ.
<``
Use the ARROW UP and DOWN, PAGE UP and DOWN, and
CTRL-PAGE-UP and CTRL-PAGE-DOWN to highlight the
directory you want, then press ENTER.
Pressing alphanumeric keys will "locate" - for
example, pressing PCB would move the highlight bar
to the directory PCBoard.
>``
Esc - Done Viewing The File.
 - Use Cursor Keys To Scroll Forward, Backward, and
Right To Left. (Search string occurances are NOT
displayed).
PgUp - Move Backward One Full Screen *
PgDn - Move Forward One Full Screen *
Home - Go to Begining Of File. *
End - Go to End Of File *
Ctrl-PgUp - Go to Begining Of File. *
Ctrl-PgDn - Go to End Of File *
* (Will display search string occurances, if any)
Ctrl/
  - Display Data At Far Right Side Of File.
Ctrl/
  - Display Data At Far Left Side Of File.
Ctrl-J - Jump to line (requires user input)
Ctrl-S - Search for string (requires user input)
Ctrl-F - Search for string (requires user input)
Ctrl-N - Search for next occurance of string already
specified.
Ctrl-X - Execute a DOS Command (requires user input)
Press ESC To Return to Program
  FILES.BBS come in many different formats. Format
  Configuration allows you to define what these formats
  look like, so that you may import and export them.
  This function allows you to convert a DOS text file
  from one format to another. Please note that you
  MUST specify a different name for the output file
  than for the input file.
<``
This option will go through the CD-ROM Manager
database, and compare the file names for the CD you
select with the file names for the other CDs in
your collection. If they match closely enough, they
will be considered duplicates, and added to the
report with whatever options you choose.
<``
  FILES.BBS come in many different formats. Format
  Configuration allows you to define what these formats
  look like, so that you may import and export them.
  If a field is missing from a format, or should not
  be output, simply mark its location as starting
  in column 0. The file name may not be excluded,
  for obvious reasons.
<``
Use ARROW-UP and -DOWN, PAGE-UP and -DOWN, and CTRL-PAGE-UP
and CTRL-PAGE-DOWN to highlight a directory, then press ENTER.
You will then be presented with a list of files in that
directory, which you may view, copy, or execute any valid
DOS command on.
H``
  FILES.BBS come in many different formats. Format
  Configuration allows you to define what these formats
  look like, so that you may import and export them.
  If a field is missing, simply mark its location as
  starting in column 0. The file name may not be
  excluded, for obvious reasons.
<``
  Importing File Information
Source
- the text file that contains the file names,
sizes, dates, and descriptions for ONE
directory located on a CD-ROM. Ensure that
the layout of the text file is already
described in the Format Configuration option.
- If adding to an existing CD, use the F5 key
to pop-up a list of CDs, and select from
there. Otherwise, type in a new 15 character
title for your CD. Uppercase is recommended.
Directory - Ensure that the title you give this
directory is different than previous ones
that you have added, or the program will
assume that the file information being
imported belongs in the existing directory.
  Importing File Information
Source
- the text file that contains the file names,
sizes, dates, and descriptions for ONE
directory located on a CD-ROM. Ensure that
the layout of the text file is already
described in the Format Configuration option.
- If adding to an existing CD, use the F5 key
to pop-up a list of CDs, and select from
there. Otherwise, type in a new 15 character
title for your CD. Uppercase is recommended.
Directory - Ensure that the title you give this
directory is different than previous ones
that you have added, or the program will
assume that the file information being
imported belongs in the existing directory.
  This function builds a table that contains only the file entries
  with your Search Phrase contained in the file name or description.
  Use ARROW-UP and -DOWN, PAGE-UP and -DOWN, and CTRL-PAGE-UP
  and CTRL-PAGE-DOWN to highlight a file.
  Typing with the normal Alphanumeric Keys (I.E.: 1 G P) will find
  the first file that starts with that letter, or those letters.
  Pressing the arrow keys clears the "locator". Backspace should
  be used to back up if you press the wrong letter(s).
  Pressing ENTER allows you to edit the file's information.
  CTRL-V and CTRL-X can be used to View and/or Run the file that
  is highlighted.
H``
Use the ARROW UP and DOWN, PAGE UP and DOWN, and
CTRL-PAGE-UP and CTRL-PAGE-DOWN to highlight the
CD-ROM you want, then press ENTER.
>``
The 640 Meg Shareware Studio Series
Data Express, Inc.
Access Program (c) 1994 Vince Sorensen
ACCESS - View scrolling tables of file names and descriptions, with
options to copy, unzip, or view.
SEARCH TABLE - Same as above, except displays only files that meet
user-specified search criteria
UTILITIES - Check your floppy disks for files that are on this CD,
and change formats of file listings already on your hard drive.
REPORTS - Create a FILES.BBS (file output name can be specified)
in any format you choose; compare file listing to file database.
CONFIGURATION - Customize ACCESS to suit your system; specify ZIP, text
and GIF viewers as well as default commands.
FILE LISTING FORMATS - Set up formats for FILES.BBS output.
Please consult the documentation for set-up procedures.
CD-ROM manufacturers often alter the file names
slightly in order to meet ISO-9660 standards.
Typically this means removing leading characters
or altering them, such as changing #1KEEN.ZIP to
1KEEN.ZIP or _1KEEN.ZIP. This program therefore
ignores # $ _ - and ! characters when comparing
file names. The user can define additional
"non-standard" characters to be ignored, but the
key words in the database must be updated after
doing so. This function rebuilds those key words.
<``
  Recreate File Listings A.K.A. Create FILES.BBS
  Although the FILES.BBS included on this CD are useful
  for most bulletin board system, you have the option
  of creating your own customized FILES.BBS for any
  directories you choose. You can also print the file
  listing for any directory by specifying "PRN" as the
  file output.
<``
  This function builds a table that contains only the file entries
  with your Search Phrase contained in the file name or description.
  Use ARROW-UP and -DOWN, PAGE-UP and -DOWN, and CTRL-PAGE-UP
  and CTRL-PAGE-DOWN to highlight a file.
  Typing with the normal Alphanumeric Keys (I.E.: 1 G P) will find
  the first file that starts with that letter, or those letters.
  Pressing the arrow keys clears the "locator". Backspace should
  be used to back up if you press the wrong letter(s).
  Pressing ENTER allows you to view (or execute, if appropriate)
  the highlighted file.
 CTRL-X can be used to Execute a DOS Command.
 CTRL-C will copy the file to a specified drive and directory.
 CTRL-Z will unzip the file to a specified drive and directory.
  SPACE can be used to tag files for use with the commands marked
  with a
. F10 clears all tags.
H``
  This function builds a table that contains only the file entries
  with your Search Phrase contained in the file name or description.
  Use ARROW-UP and -DOWN, PAGE-UP and -DOWN, and CTRL-PAGE-UP
  and CTRL-PAGE-DOWN to highlight a file.
  Typing with the normal Alphanumeric Keys (I.E.: 1 G P) will find
  the first file that starts with that letter, or those letters.
  Pressing the arrow keys clears the "locator". Backspace should
  be used to back up if you press the wrong letter(s).
  Pressing ENTER allows you to view (or execute, if appropriate)
  the highlighted file.
  CTRL-X can be used to Execute a DOS Command.
  CTRL-C will copy the file to your hard drive, or wherever you
  specify.
  CTRL-Z will unzip the file to your hard drive, or wherever you
  specify.
H``
  Type in the phrase for which you wish to search. If you use
  the characters '*' or '?', they will work the same as DOS
  wildcards.
  Examples (the
 indicates they would be found)
 !FILE*DESC  .ZIP  11/??/92  EAT*WORM
  FILE.ZIP  01/12/88  DESCRIPTION
  ANT.ZIP
11/17/92  SMALL INSECT
  PEST.ZIP  01/05/93  BOTHERSOME
  BIRD.ZIP  02/02/93  EATS WORMS
  WORM.ZIP  05/02/93  EATS DIRT
Case is ignored.
H``
  USING TABLES
ACTION
Insert
Add a Record
Delete
Delete a Record
Enter
Edit a Record
Exit to the Previous Screen
Arrow Up/Down
Scroll through the table
Page Up/Down
Scroll through the table, one
page at a time
Ctrl-Page-Up
Top of the List
Ctrl-Page-Down
Bottom of the List
  LOCATOR FIELDS are also sometimes available. By typing
  in the characters you would like to find, the table
  display will locate a record. For Example, typing
  NI will find the first record with the key word that
  begins with an NI.
  - Use ARROW-UP and -DOWN, PAGE-UP and -DOWN, and CTRL-PAGE-UP
and CTRL-PAGE-DOWN to highlight a file. Typing with the normal
Alphanumeric Keys (I.E.: 1 G P) will find the first file that
starts with that letter, or those letters. Pressing the arrow
keys clears the "locator". Backspace should be used to back
up if you press the wrong letter(s).
  - ENTER will allow you to view or run the highlighted
file. What action is taken depends on the file extension. For
example, JUMP.EXE would be run while JUMP.GIF would be viewed
using the GIF Viewer you specified in the configuration section.
  - CTRL-S will search the file lists in the current order, from
the current location for a specific phrase. CTRL-N finds the
next occurrance.
  - CTRL-X allows you to execute any command on a CD-ROM file,
whether that be copying it to your hard drive, unarchiving it,
or any other valid DOS command. CTRL-C executes a copy to
the default target directory. CTRL-Z pkunzips the file to the
default target directory.
  - SPACE tags/untags a file for later use with the CTRL-X,
CTRL-C, and CTRL-Z commands. F10 untags all files.
H``
  USING TABLES
ACTION
Insert
Add a Record
Delete
Delete a Record
Enter
Edit a Record/Select a Record
Exit to the Previous Screen
Arrow Up/Down
Scroll through the table
Page Up/Down
Scroll through the table, one
page at a time
Ctrl-Page-Up
Top of the List
Ctrl-Page-Down
Bottom of the List
  LOCATOR FIELDS are also sometimes available. By typing
  in the characters you would like to find, the table
  display will locate a record. For Example, typing
  NI will find the first record with the key word that
  begins with an NI.
This option will go through the CD-ROM Manager
database, and compare the file names for the CD you
select with the file names for the other CDs in
your collection. If none match closely enough, they
will be considered unique, and added to the
report with whatever options you choose.
<``
You can alter the file information shown, use CTRL-V to
View/Execute the file, or CTRL-X to execute a DOS command.
Ctrl-Enter can be used to save changes. Pressing the
Escape key on the first field on the screen allows you
to exit without saving your changes.
The Extended Description field has a number of special
features making it similar to a mini-text editor. Auto-
word wrap is supported, and arrow keys work as they would
in a word processor rather than moving you between fields.
You must press ESCAPE to back up to the previous field,
and either press ENTER on the last line of this field or
CTRL-ENTER on any line of this field to accept your changes
and move on to the next field.
H``
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