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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
│ ║ █
│ Z T r e e W i n ║ █
│ Win32 File Manager ║ █
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│ Version 1.00 August 24th, 1996 ║ █
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│ Copyright (c) Kim G. Henkel 1995, 1996 ║ █
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Introduction│
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"ZTreeWin" is a text-mode file/directory manager for Windows 95 and NT.
It has been developed as a native Win32 alternative to the DOS product,
XTreeGold (tm), at least until its makers can come up with the goods.
While I am sure you are well aware of the virtues of XTreeGold, you
know the disadvantages of it being a 16-bit DOS program. I wrote
ZTreeWin to provide all the functionality I am so accustomed to, while
avoiding all the DOS imposed limitations.
Given time and incentive, I intend to provide all missing functions,
and will welcome suggestions from you the user.
License│
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This program is NOT free. You are granted a limited licence to evaluate
the product for 31 days from the date of first use. To continue using
this version after 31 days, you MUST register. Each subsequent release
of this product will allow a full 31 days evaluation from time of
installation.
Please read ORDER.FRM for detailed information.
By registering this product, your support allows you unlimited use of
this and future versions.
You can contact me by either sending an e-mail to:
Internet: khenkel@gate.net (preferred)
CompuServe: 76251,2442
or writing a letter to:
Kim Henkel
9632 NW 7th Circle, Apt 1721 or 10 Debson Close,
Plantation, Boronia, 3155,
FL, 33324 Victoria,
U.S.A. Australia.
Features│
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The original purpose of this program was to provide all the core
functionality of XTreeGold, in a native 32-bit environment.
There is NO internal editor. Instead, ZTreeWin be configured to
load your favorite file editor. The default editor is EDIT.COM,
and of course, text-mode applications are more suitable for this
purpose.
There is currently no mouse support, because as most Xtree fans would
agree, the power of the program comes from it's fast, concise keyboard
interface. However, if there is enough interest in a mouse interface,
it will obviously be given serious consideration.
There are several functions that are yet to be implemented. Most are,
I believe, trivial services that you will probably never miss. Others
are more important, and will be introduced on a most requested basis.
The highlighting of commands on the last three lines of the screen
should make the function support quite obvious. If there is a
function missing you particularly miss, let me know.
Well, that is all the bad news. Here are some improvements over the
original.
ZTreeWin uses around 400K of memory, and will allocate and free
blocks dynamically as required (no more 'out of memory' messages).
The default video mode is 25x80. The Alt-F9 command will toggle the
other video modes - 50/43/60x80. You may save your current mode
using F10-Configure, and you may override this and the default from
the command line.
Using Win32 APIs, ZTreeBold avoids several of XTreeGolds' limitations:
- Doesn't hog the CPU while waiting for keyboard activity.
- Trying to log an in-use device will be dealt with gracefully.
- The ability to copy and search open files.
- Directory Grafting works.
- Support of long filenames.
- Flexible support of *ANY* archiving program present and future.
Being a native Win32 application, ZTreeWin loads very quickly.
Installation│
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- Unzip the contents of ZTW.ZIP to a directory of your choice.
- Copy ARCHIVER.BB2 to the same directory as ZTB.EXE. This file
should be reviewed to verify it references archive programs you
have available.
- Copy the sample *.BAT files to the same directory as ZTW.EXE.
The .BAT file with the name matching the currently highlighted
file will be executed when you 'O'pen the file. You may of course
build your own .BAT files for all the file-types you need to
manipulate with an external program.
- Copy ZTW.HLP to the same directory as ZTW.EXE. This file is
accessed with the F1 key to provide basic operational help.
- The first time you run ZTW, select Alt-F10 (Configure) to set user
preferences including program colors and default editor & viewer.
- If you want to use the Alt-Q command to exit to the current
directory, you must run a command file named ZTWIN.BAT to invoke
ZTW.EXE. This file will be created in the same path as ZTW.EXE,
when you issue the Alt-Q command.
Here are the command line options: (which override ZTW.INI)
C:\>ZTW [/2|/4|/5|/6] [/Eeditor.EXE] [/Vviewer.EXE] [/XT] [C D . Z]
Meaning:[ Video Mode ] [ Editor name] [ Viewer name] [+/-] [Drives ]
Default:[ 25 lines ] [ E.EXE ] [ Internal ] [< >] [current]
Multiple drives may be logged at startup, for example:
C:\>ZTB /5 /XT C D E F
Startup in 50 line mode, use +/- keys, log drives C, D, E & F.
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PLEASE read ZTW.HLP for program instructions, if you are unfamiliar
with XtreeGold/ZTreeWin operation.
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* NOTE: In order to use the ARCHIVING features of ZTB, you must have *
* third-party archiving utilities available in your PATH. You should *
* also check that ARCHIVER.BB2 contains correct archiver commands. *
* To view files within an archive, you MUST have an environment *
* variable for TMP defined. eg. SET TMP=C:\TMP in your autoexec.bat *
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Legal Stuff│
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WARRANTY
The product has no warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Kim G. Henkel, or
anybody, shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct,
indirect, special or consequential arising from a failure of this
program to operate in the manner desired by the user. Kim G.
Henkel shall not be liable for any damage to data or property
which may be caused directly or indirectly by use of the program.
IN NO EVENT WILL KIM G. HENKEL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY
TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Trademarks│
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"XTreeGold" (tm) is a registered trademark of Symantec, Inc.
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