The 640 MEG Shareware Studio 6/shareware studio volume 6.ISO/access/access.hlp

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Check Floppy Disk for Duplicates
ESC when Done
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).
Check File Listing for Duplicates
 SThis 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.
 kSuggested uses:  Deciding whether or not to buy a
new CD. Deciding on files to download - do you have
them already?
 !DOS Command Box
 }You can alter the DOS command shown, then press ENTER
to execute the command.
 9Press Esc to exit without executing the command.
 pMultiple 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.
 lBecause 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).
 "Configuration
 tTARGET 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. If left blank, ACCESS looks on the CD-ROM, but advanced
users can use this (when those files are copied) to point to their
new location.
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.
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  Displaying Files
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. *
 1End - Go to End Of File *
 1Ctrl-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.
 qCtrl-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)
 xPress ESC To Return to Program
Reformat File Listings
 \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.
 nThis 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.
Setting up File Listing Formats
 WFILES.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.
 nIf 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.
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File Listing Formats
 ]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.
 nIf 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.
  Installing Files
ESC when Done
 SWhen you request a file to be installed from CD-ROM, ACCESS will unarchive
it, and then determine which files can be viewed, and which can be executed
(run).  You can optionally read the documentation, then run any program in
the original archive.  Note that you must use Studio Access for Windows
     (ACCESSW.EXE located in the \ACCESS directory on the CD-ROM) in order to
run any Windows-based programs.
This command box is very straightforward, and running your installed
program consists of 3 steps:
(1)  ACCESS will pick the most likely program for you to execute.  If
you want to pick another, press F5 until the one you want appears
in this Command box.
(2)  Add any parameters the program requires.  A fast way to do this is
to press the END key to move your cursor to the end of the line.
Add a space, and parameters.
(3)  Press ENTER, and then follow the program's own directions.
 aThese 3 steps may be repeated as many times as you need.
When you're done, you have the option of removing the files ACCESS
unarchived or keeping them.
  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.
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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.
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 $Welcome!
 ;The 640 Meg Shareware Studio Series
 5Data Express, Inc.
 2Access Program (c) 1992-1995 Vince Sorensen
 +Portions based upon CD-ROM PRO
 mACCESS - 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.
 qFILE LISTING FORMATS - Set up formats for FILES.BBS output.
 nPlease 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.
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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.
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  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``
  - 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).
  - When you press ENTER, ACCESS will try to install the highlighted
file. Because every program is unique, ACCESS may not always be
able to automatically run the program for you, or uninstall all
files.  WARNING:  Some TSRs may corrupt memory used to restore
ACCESS after running them - run TSRs manually.
  - 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. CTRL-V views that file.
  - SPACE tags/untags a file for later use with the CTRL-X,
CTRL-C, ENTER, and CTRL-Z commands. F10 untags all files.
H``
  - 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).
  - When you press ENTER, ACCESS will try to install the highlighted
file. Because every program is unique, ACCESS may not always be
able to automatically run the program for you, or uninstall all
files.  WARNING:  Some TSRs may corrupt memory used to restore
ACCESS after running them - run TSRs manually.
  - 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. CTRL-V views that file.
  - SPACE tags/untags a file for later use with the CTRL-X,
CTRL-C, ENTER, and CTRL-Z commands. F10 untags all files.
H``
  - 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).
  - When you press ENTER, ACCESS will try to install the highlighted
file. Because every program is unique, ACCESS may not always be
able to automatically run the program for you, or uninstall all
files.  WARNING:  Some TSRs may corrupt memory used to restore
ACCESS after running them - run TSRs manually.
  - 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. CTRL-V views that file.
  - SPACE tags/untags a file for later use with the CTRL-X,
CTRL-C, ENTER, and CTRL-Z commands. F10 untags all files.
H``
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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