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- FILE function S - Search
-
- This command scans file names and descriptions for a keyword, or a
- "wildcard" file specification. This gives you the capability to search for
- a specific file, to locate a group of files dealing with a specific topic
- or to identify certain types of files (e.g., .BAS, .COM, .EXE).
-
- You will be prompted for the string to scan for after you issue the "S"
- command. Case (upper or lower) is ignored in the search. For instance,
- the S)earch command treats the string "PC" and "pc" as identical.
-
- Next, you will be asked for a directory to scan. Type in their name(s) or
- number(s) separated by spaces. You can search through all of the
- directories on the system by typing "A" at the prompt. Pressing [ENTER]
- will return you to the Library Menu.
-
- WARNING: The directory file is VERY large, and could take several minutes
- to scan. You can save time by specifying specific directories.
-
- If a string is found when searching the Library directories the disk number
- will be displayed in columns 77-79.
-
- TIPS:
- 1. You can obtain a list of directory names and numbers by giving the "L"
- command.
-
- 2. You can stack the S)earch command with the desired string. That is,
- you can enter "S <string> <dir>" directly from the Library Menu. For
- example, you could type "S ZORK GAMES" to search for the string "ZORK"
- in the GAMES directory.
-
- 3. A string that occurs as part of a file name or description will still
- produce a match. Entering "BAS" will give you a listing of all files
- with a) a ".BAS" extension, b) "BAS" as part of the file name, or c)
- "BAS" as part of a word or term in the file description.
-
- 4. S supports "wildcards" ? and * in file names. E.g., "S LIST*.ZIP"
- will find the file LIST543.ZIP.
-
- 5. Keep in mind that strings consisting of only a few characters could
- produce too many matches. "S X" will locate every line with an "X" in
- it.
-
- 6. Strings consisting of many characters could produce too few matches.
- For example, if you want all files connected with QMODEM, specifying "S
- QMODEM*.*" will miss QMDM210.ZIP and QMODFON.ZIP. You might want to
- broadened your search with "S QM*.*" to make sure you get all wanted
- files.
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