NameCleaner is an industrial-strength utility to manipulate file names and types. There are three main areas where it is useful :
• Preparing files created on a Macintosh for use in DOS, Windows or UNIX.
• Applying a general file name filter to many files and folders in one go.
• Preparing files created in DOS, Windows, UNIX for use on a Macintosh.
NameCleaner does not change the contents of files in any way, at any time. Your actual data is not touched.
For detailed information about how the programs and files on a Macintosh can be used with Windows-based computers, we recommend using Cross Platform, also by Sig Software.
Requirements
• An Apple Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Performa, PowerBook or other MacOS-compatible.
• System 7 or later.
Quick Start
Computer experts should read this section to get going quickly with NameCleaner.
• Run NameCleaner, and choose Add Item… from the console.
• Select the folder containing the files you wish to work with. More can be added by dropping them into the Item List.
• Select the correct Option Set for the operation you wish to perform.
• Click Preview Items, wait for previewing to finish.
• Check the previewed results in the Report, choose Options… from the File menu to change settings.
• Once you are happy with the previewed results, click Clean Items to perform the operation.
• You may also drag a folder or disk onto NameCleaner in the Finder.
Getting Help
There are two sources of help within NameCleaner. Firstly, there is the Balloon Help, which can be turned on in the Help menu.. Secondly, there is the Help window, which can be viewed by choosing NameCleaner Help from the Help menu. Some of that information is duplicated there.
Purchasing Information
NameCleaner is freely distributed as trial software. You are permitted to evaluate it for 28 days before discarding it, or purchasing a license. When NameCleaner is purchased, the limit of cleaning 20 files is removed. Scheduling is also available in a special version of NameCleaner.
Licensing
You must purchase one license for each computer on which NameCleaner is used and licenses cannot be transferred between computers. Licenses may be purchased with the enclosed Register NameCleaner program, using a page on the World Wide Web, or via telephone. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
Pricing
Current pricing is $20 for a single-installation license, and there is excellent discount pricing available for multiple-license purchases. A license bundled with a Personal license of Cross Platform costs $30. The Register NameCleaner application includes pricing for up to 20 licenses - for higher-volume pricing, please contact us at pricing@sigsoftware.com. Scheduling is also available in a special version of NameCleaner - please contact us for pricing and details. If you would like custom development of NameCleaner, please enquire for reasonable rates.
Purchasing online (easiest)
• Click Purchase Online… in the about box or go to http://order.kagi.com/?BX
• Wait for your web browser to load up the page.
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Please enter any additional comments in the space provided.
• Follow the instructions on the web page to enter your credit-card details.
Purchasing via email
• Click Purchase Alternative… in the about box or run the Register NameCleaner program.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Please enter any additional comments by clicking the speech bubble next to the product name.
• Select the VISA, MasterCard or American Express payment method and enter your card details.
• Click the Copy… button to copy out the text for emailing.
• Create a new email message in your email software.
• Choose Paste from the Edit menu.
• Address the message to shareware@kagi.com and send it.
Purchasing over the telephone
• Call (US) 510 658-5244, available 10am to 5pm PST weekdays and at some other times.
• Follow the instructions on the telephone.
• When asked, specify how many, of which products you wish to purchase.
• When asked, state your name, address and email address clearly (all are required).
• Please note that telephone orders carry an additional handling charge of $5.
Purchasing via fax
• Click Purchase Alternative… in the about box or run the Register NameCleaner program.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Please enter any additional comments by clicking the speech bubble next to the product name.
• Select the VISA, MasterCard or American Express payment method and enter your card details.
• Click the Print… button to print out the form for faxing.
• Fax the printed form to (US) 510 652-6589.
Purchasing by mail (slowest)
• Click Purchase Alternative… in the about box or run the Register NameCleaner program.
• Enter your name, address and email address in the areas provided (all are required).
• Select how many of which products you wish to purchase.
• Please enter any additional comments by clicking the speech bubble next to the product name.
• Select the Check, Cash, VISA, MasterCard or American Express payment method.
• If you are purchasing by cash, select the currency you wish to pay in.
• If you are purchasing by credit-card, enter your card details.
• Click the Print… button to print out the form to sent with your payment.
• Send to : Kagi, 1442-A Walnut St PMB #392-BX, Berkeley, CA 94709-1405, USA.
After you have purchased
As soon as your payment has been processed by Kagi, you will automatically receive an email with the subject Thanks for your Payment containing an enabler code which will work for 7 days. During this period you will also be emailed your permanent license code or contacted if there is a problem (a human has to check your details before sending a permanent license). If you wish to trace an order, please contact support@sigsoftware.com.
Any distribution of NameCleaner must include this file. No responsibility about NameCleaner's functionality or integrity is implied. This document and NameCleaner are copyright of the author. Other trademarks are copyright of their respective owners.
Version 1.9.7 – 1st June 1999
• Added section to help describing scheduling features in special version of NameCleaner.
• Improved logging functionality.
• Added support for Navigation Services.
Version 1.9.5 — 17th May 1999
• Added dozens of mappings between PC extensions and Macintosh file types.
• Added optional automatic updating of current Option Sets with latest file type and extension mappings.
Version 1.9 — 23rd September 1998
• Added option to add text or file information before file names, and automatic sequence numbering.
• Added option of cleaning and showing invisible files during cleaning.
• Added Microsoft Office 98 file types, option of adding a PC extension to folder names.
Version 1.8.0 — 20th January 1998
• Added logging of cleaning operations in a separate file for external software.
• Rewrote help from ground up, also made many other interface improvements.
• Added removing of leading spaces and periods (in addition to trailing ones).
Version 1.7.0 — 1st September 1997
• Enhanced Trailing Space/Period removal for thoroughness and versatility.
• File extensions can be 1, 2, 3 or 4 characters in length for PC to Mac and Mac to PC mapping.
• Increased entries in built-in settings for Web file formats and Unix file extensions.
Version 1.6.5 — 11th May 1997
• Extended option to remove trailing spaces to include trailing periods too.
• Added option in Report List to only report files whose names have changed.
• Increased default memory allocation to allow larger Report Lists.
Version 1.6.0 — 16th March 1997
• Added Web-based registration option, and included Web links in About box.
• Added file types for FileMaker Pro, and new versions of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Added option to remove trailing spaces at end of file names.
Version 1.5.5 — 15th December 1996
• Added Report Saving where entire report can be saved as a text file.
• Improved dictionary routines and sort order for many affected Cleaners.
• Added Cross-Platform Reference Chart with clear instructions on moving files from PC to Mac and back.
Version 1.5.0 — 10th November 1996
• Added file name conversion tables for Windows95 and Windows NT file systems, and 7-bit truncation.
• Added option of filtering by Mac Creator as well as Type, and having a default extension.
• Created Rename Failure Handling from Duplicate Name Resolving, with option of renaming locked files.
Version 1.4.0 — 1st September 1996
• Added duplicate name resolving, to prevent Duplicate File Name errors.
• Added instant cleaning if Option key is pressed, and Drag and Drop of files onto Console Item List.
• Ported to MetroWerks CodeWarrior™, and provided PowerPC native code within Fat application.
Version 1.3.0 — 29th May 1996
• Added in default DOS to Mac and Mac to DOS, Windows 95 Option Sets with extensions and suffixes.
• Improved memory shortage management, including occasional crashes when memory runs short.
• Cleared up some small user interface issues, including notifying the Finder™ of name changes.
Version 1.2 — 21st February 1996
• Changed the Console Dialog layout, combining Progress indicator and Option Set menu.
• Removed the Quit button, and introduced a Remove Items button, and added some items to the File menu.
• Improved handling of files which already have DOS extensions, and removed .DIR adding.
Version 1.1 — 21st January 1996
• Separated Mac to DOS filtering to allow better support for Window95™ and other foreign file systems.
• Added separate NameCleaner Options file with built-in settings for several situations.
Version 1.0.1 — 1st September 1994
• Fixed file menu balloon help.
• Added diamonds in Options dialog box's Cleaner menu.
• Added window position saving within preferences file.
Version 1.0.0 — 24th August 1994
• Added Report dialog box and better previewing method.
• Added progress bar to Console.
Version 0.9.0 — 2nd August 1994
• Provided for a multitude of cleaners selectable within Options dialog box.
• Added all Macintosh to DOS and DOS to Macintosh features.
• Added Append File Information Cleaner.
• Added Find and Replace Cleaner.
Version ß4 — 7th July 1994
• Added registration mechanism.
• Added Dictionary Teaching dialog box, subsequently removed but remains under consideration.
Version ß2 — 29th June 1994
• Added Initialisation dialog box.
• Added Add Items dialog box for opening of items within application.
• Added Preview Items dialog box for previewing cleaning results on single files.