Ditto, Version 1.0
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Ditto is an MS Windows based program that will duplicate a directory of
files, optionally copying only the files that are new or have changed
from those in the destination directory.  I wrote Ditto to transfer my
programming work from computer to computer, but it could also be used as
a way to backup a single directory.

*** Quick Start ***

Select the source and destination directories and press the Go! button.
A status window will popup showing you the progress of the copying.

*** Selecting Directories ***

Directories are selected by double clicking on the directory name.  The
selected directories are shown above the list boxes.

Drive icons are displayed to show whether a Floppy or Hard Disk
directory is selected. Working with Configurations

Custom configurations can be saved for repeated use.  The configurations
save all the current settings including the selected directories, the
options, and the excluded extensions list.

*** Using Custom Configurations ***

To use a custom configuration simply select it from the drop down list.

Adding Custom Configurations

To add a new custom configuration make all the selections you want for
the configuration and press the add button.  You will be prompted for a
name for the new configuration.  The configuration name can contain
spaces.

Updating Custom Configurations

To update a current custom configuration select the configuration to
update and then make all the changes you want for the configuration and
press the update button. The currently selected configuration will be
updated.

Deleting Custom Configurations

To delete a current custom configuration select the configuration to
delete and then press the delete button. The currently selected
configuration will be deleted.

*** Selection Options ***

The Options box contains four check boxes that select which files to copy.

Copy All                    Copy all files regardless of weather they have
                            been changed.  Files with extensions that are
                            excluded are not copied if the Exclude
                            Extensions option is on.

Update Only Existing Files  Copy files from the source directory that are
                            updated versions of files that already exist
                            in the destination directory.

Add New Files               Copy files from the source directory that do
                            not exist on the destination directory.

Exclude Extensions          Files with extensions listed in the excluded
                            extensions will not be copied regardless of
                            the other options selected.

*** Excluding Files with Certain Extensions ***

From the main window of the Ditto program press the Set Exclusions...
button to popup the Excluded Extensions window.  In this window enter a
list of extensions to exclude from copying.  The list should contain
only the one to three character extension names separated by semicolons.

The extensions will only be excluded if the Exclude Extensions option is
selected.

This feature is useful to prevent working or backup files from being copied.

Examples

          BAK;BK!          This string would prevent all *.BAK and *.BK!
                           files from being copied

          SYM;OBJ          This string would prevent all *.SYM and *.OBJ
                           files from being copied

*** Preview ***

The Preview button will run through the copy sequence but will not copy
any files to the destination directory.  You can use this feature to
preview what files the program would copy before pressing the Go!
button.

*** How the program works ***

To determine files that are updated Ditto uses only the file's date and
time.  The archive bit is not examined or changed by Ditto.

*** Limitations ***

Currently Ditto does not handle multiple floppy disks, therefore you are
restricted to copying directories of files that will fit onto a single
floppy disk.  This limitation can be somewhat overcome by using the
Exclude Extensions option to break up the files into groups that fit on
a single floppy.

When displaying the drive icons for hard disk or floppy, Ditto assumes
that the computer has at most two floppy drives and that they are drives
A and B.  If you have a floppy drive that is other than A or B the
incorrect icon will be displayed.

*** About the Author ***

Ditto was written by and is distributed free by Philip Robinson.

The author is not responsible for any damage Ditto may cause to your
system.  Any damage that Ditto may cause is wholly unintentional.  The
greatest care has been taken to assure that Ditto is bug-free and
performs as stated in this documentation.

Please send any comments, suggestions, or (ouch) bugs to me at my
America OnLine mailbox.

AOL Address: PhilRobins
Internet Address: philrobins@aol.com

I ask for no compensation for Ditto.  I feel that simple utility
programs like this should be made freely available as they tend to
increase my productivity and yours.  I enjoyed creating Ditto and hope
you enjoy using it.

P.S.  I would appreciate any tips for programming job opportunities in
the Chicago area.  I currently live in Houston TX and don't think I can
take mowing the lawn for another HOT HOT summer.