SuperDIR 95 Version 6.0 Release README File Copyright (c) 1989-96, Omnivision Technologies http://www.monash.edu.au/~hofman/supdir =========================================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What is SuperDIR 95? 8. Registering SuperDIR 95 2. Why use SuperDIR 95? I. Shareware Licence Grant 3. SuperDIR 95 features II. Registered License Grant 4. Installation III. Copyright 5. De-installation IV. Disclaimer 6. Using SuperDIR 95 V. Trademarks 7. Contact Information =========================================================================== 1. What is SuperDIR 95? SuperDIR 95 is a complete replacement for the MS-DOS "DIR" command. It has all the features of DOS's "DIR" command plus a huge array of other useful features. Moreover, it still remains extremely easy to use. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Why use SuperDIR 95? There are many of us who still prefer to use the command line to accomplish many day-to-day file management tasks. The file management facilities in operating systems such as Microsoft Windows 95 are often too slow and cumbersome. The most common command issued at the command line is the familiar DIR command which displays a directory of files according to the way in which it is invoked. There have been many DIR replacements in the past which usually display files in different colours according to their file extensions. However, with the inclusion of long filenames in Microsoft Windows 95, our favourite DIR replacement utilities are no longer functional. SuperDIR 95 is the only DIR replacement utility currently in existence which correctly implements the new long filename system, which is known as VFAT. Of course, SuperDIR 95 still implements the older FAT system. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SuperDIR 95 Features * Complete MS-DOS 7.0 compatibility * Long filename (VFAT) Windows 95 support * Fully user customisable display formats * Support for 4DOS/NDOS filename descriptions (automatic detection) * Extended wildcard specifications * Automatically maximizes the number of columns displayed based on the current display format and the length of the filenames being displayed * Recursive directory display * Display filenames in different colours based on their file extensions (user customisable) * Ability to display files based on their file attributes * Directory tree * Sort files based on various criteria in either a horizontal or vertical direction ... plus much, much, much more. Use the /? command line switch to see a full list of SuperDIR 95 features. Use the /SET command line switch to alter the default settings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Installation Copy SDIR.EXE to your DOS directory (usually C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND or C:\DOS) and then simply type "SDIR" instead of "DIR". You may also like to rename SDIR.EXE to D.EXE and then type "D" instead "DIR". --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. De-installation Simply erase SDIR.EXE from the directory you installed it to. SuperDIR 95 does not modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI, system registry or any other files. It is entirely self contained. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Using SuperDIR 95 The following is a brief summary of the SuperDIR usage and command line options (taken from built in help): SDIR [drive:][path][filename] [ /A[[:][-]RHSDA] /B /BYTE /C /CLR /D[:]DA /E /F /FREE /H /I /J /L /M[:]NSDAF /O[:][-]NDESU /ORIG /P /Q /S /SET /T[:]ACW /TREE /TURBO /U /V /W /X /Y /7BIT /! /[1234] /? ] /A Attribute specification /B Bare display format /BYTE File sizes in BYTEs /CLR CLeaR screen before display /D Disable colour /E uppEr case filenames /F Full path name /FREE display FREE space /H Hide dots /I display drive Information /J Justify names (8.3 only) /L use Lower case /M Modify display format /O sort Order /ORIG restore ORIGinal settings /P Pause between screens /Q Quiet mode (disable output) /S recurse Subdirectories /SET change default SETtings /T select date/Time to display /TREE display directory TREE /TURBO enable TURBO scroll /U display only sUmmary info /V Verbose display format /W Wide display format /X show 8.3 (vfat) filenames /Y Vertical sorting direction /Z display file descriptions /7BIT use 7 BIT ascii /! allow redirection (DOS writes) /[1234] limit min number of columns /? this help information /INFO licencing/registration INFO /R enter Registration details /Y Vertical sorting direction /Z display file descriptions A more detailed description of each option follows: /7BIT use 7 BIT ascii /! allow redirection (DOS writes) /A Attribute specification R Read only H Hidden S System A Archive D Directory /B Use bare mode (no header or summary information) /BYTE Display file sizes in bytes /C Display compression ratio /CLR Clear screen /D Disable colour A Disable all colour F Disable file colour /E Use upper case /F Display full path names /FREE Display drive statistics /H Hide dots /J Justify filenames (8.3 filenames only) /L Use lower case /M Custom display format N Filename S File size T File date/time A File Attributes F FAT alias D File description (N and D are mutually exclusive) /O Set sort order N Sort by name D Sort by date E Sort by extension S Sort by size U Unsorted G Group directories first /ORIG Restore original settings /P Pause between screens /Q Quiet mode /S Recurse subdirectories /SET Change default settings /T Specify date/time display A Last access time C Creation time W Last write time (default) /TURBO Enable turbo scroll /U Use upper case /V Verbose file display /W Wide display format (filenames only) /X Display 8.3 FAT aliases (Win95 only) /Y Vertical sorting direction /Z Display file descriptions /7BIT Use 7BIT ASCII /! Allow SuperDIR output to be redirected, i.e. use DOS screen writes /[1234]Limit minimum number of columns displayed /? Displays this help information NB: You can override preset switches by prefixing any switch with - (hyphen) Here are some examples of SuperDIR uses: SDIR /A:H-S Display all files which have the hidden attribute set and also do not have the system attribute set SDIR /Msna Display the size, long filename and attribute properties of all the files (in that order) SDIR /O-S-G Display all files sorted by decreasing size with directories not grouped first (i.e. directories are sorted with the files) SDIR /Md /TC Display the long filename and creation date/time properties of all the files SDIR /X Display the long filename, size and 8.3 FAT filename of all the files (i.e. standard format plus 8.3 VFAT filenames) SDIR /Z Display the size, 8.3 FAT filename and description of all the files. The long filename of a file will be displayed instead of the description if no desctiption exists (default) SDIR /-W Display all files in the standard format if /W is a preset switch SDIR /! > F.TXT Re-direct output to F.TXT /[1234] limit min number of columns /? this help information --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Contact Information Please report any bugs or comments to hofman@silas.cc.monash.edu.au. The SuperDIR 95 home page is located at: http://www.monash.edu.au/~hofman/supdir --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Registering SuperDIR 95 To register SuperDIR 95 you must fill out the registration form. This form can be filled out using the /INFO option or by directly editing the ORDER.TXT file. You must then mail it to the given address. Alternatively, you can email it directly to hofman@silas.cc.monash.edu.au =========================================================================== I. Shareware Licence Grant Please feel free to (a) upload SuperDIR to any Internet site or bulletin board, (b) demonstrate the software and its capabilities or (c) give copies to potential users, so that others may have the opportunity to obtain a copy for use in accordance with the following license terms. SuperDIR is released for distribution as Shareware. You have 30 days to sample the full capability of SuperDIR - the Shareware version includes all the features of the registered version. After this period, if you find that SuperDIR is a valuable utility, then you must register your copy. Use the /INFO switch followed by the "R" key to register. The cost of registering is a mere AUS$19.95 for home, business, institution or government users (quantity discounts available). Registered users will receive a registration key which will register their copy of SuperDIR (which will remove the nag screens) and receive notification of future updates. You may distribute this evaluation copy to others so that they may try it out as well, as long as you distribute it with all related files. You must not, however, sell or accept any money except a distribution fee charged by shareware distribution companies. In addition, you must not tamper with any of the files that come with SuperDIR. Doing so is illegal. Please note that you risk prosecution if you do not register SuperDIR after 30 days of use. Registration simply pays for continued development of this product. This will make SuperDIR an even better product in the future. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Registered License Grant You are authorised to make archival copies of this software for the sole purpose of backing up your investment from loss. Under no circumstances may you copy this software for the purposes of distribution to others. Unless additional copies were registered, this software can only be used on one computer at any one time, otherwise, it may be used on as many machines as registered. In addition, you must not tamper with any of the files that come with SuperDIR. Doing so is illegal. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- III. Copyright This manual and the software program it describes are copyright. It is illegal to modify the software in any way, or disassemble it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Disclaimer Although every effort has been made to ensure SuperDIR runs correctly, Omnivision Technologies accept no liability or responsibility, for consequences arising from the use of this product. If you do not agree with the above conditions you should stop using SuperDIR and delete all copies of the software. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- V. Trademarks All names are trademarks of their respective owners. [11th May 1996]