DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package Version 3.4 October 22, 1988 Version 3.4 October 22, 1988 Version 3.4 October 22, 1988 Richard A. Nichols Richard A. Nichols Richard A. Nichols TOADWare Software Systems TOADWare Software Systems TOADWare Software Systems 6005 Woodside Drive 6005 Woodside Drive 6005 Woodside Drive Rocklin, Ca. 95677 Rocklin, Ca. 95677 Rocklin, Ca. 95677 --- Shareware Version --- --- Shareware Version --- --- Shareware Version --- DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package Overview : Overview : Overview : The DSTUFF Package was been written to display important DSTUFF DSTUFF information for the DOS Dir Command, "ARC" Files, and DBase III ".DBF" Structures. This information is gathered as quickly as possible and written to the screen in an easier to read format. The formats currently supported are : 1. DOS Directory Information. 1. DOS Directory Information. 1. DOS Directory Information. 2. SEA or PKWare "ARC" Internal Directory Information. 2. SEA or PKWare "ARC" Internal Directory Information. 2. SEA or PKWare "ARC" Internal Directory Information. 3. DBase III or DBase III+ Structure Information. 3. DBase III or DBase III+ Structure Information. 3. DBase III or DBase III+ Structure Information. The programs included in the DSTUFF Package and their DSTUFF DSTUFF functions are : D.EXE : D.EXE D.EXE This program displays any DOS directory in a paged format. D.EXE will normally display the directory information sorted in ascending order by File Name, but with Command Line Switches the information can also be sorted by the file size in ascending or descending order. DARC.EXE : DARC.EXE DARC.EXE This program displays the Internal Directory of the members in a SEA or PKWare "ARC" File. A message line will also tell you SEA PKWare "ARC" SEA PKWare "ARC" which product can be used to "De-ARC" the file. "De-ARC" "De-ARC" DDBASE.EXE : DDBASE.EXE DDBASE.EXE This program will display the Structure of any valid DBASE DBASE DBASE III or DBase III+ ".DBF" File. III DBase III+ ".DBF" III DBase III+ ".DBF" Common Command Line Options : Common Command Line Options : Common Command Line Options : /I - This option displays a screen with the valid Command /I /I Line options, any special notes and the currently defined Colors. Also displayed will be the Registered Users Name (or Office Symbol if registered for the Government), and the Serial Number. /C - This option allows the Operator to customize the /C /C colors used for all fields. This option is only enabled for the Registered and Government versions. Un-Registered versions will be shown a screen that explains how to register. D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE D.EXE D.EXE This program was designed to display the most needed directory information as quickly as possible on the computer screen. The program will show display all files, sizes in screens of 60 entries at a time. By using color the current attributes for each file will be shown. After each Screen of information is displayed the program will pause and wait for the Operator to press any Key to continue. If the Operator presses the ESC Key or a CTRL-C (^C) the program will abort its operation and return to the DOS prompt. Attributes Used : Attributes Used : Attributes Used : Normal DOS File - This attribute shows files that have not Normal DOS File Normal DOS File been modified (written to) since the last Back Up. Archive File - This attribute shows files that have been Archive File Archive File modified since the last Back Up. This information can be used for Incremental Back Ups. Sub Directory - This attribute allows for quick Sub Directory Sub Directory identification of all subdirectories below the displayed directory. A subdirectory will also have the file size field replaced with [Dir]. Hidden File or Hidden File or Hidden File or System File - This attribute shows files that have been System File System File hidden from the DOS Dir command. Normally, these files will not be displayed. Also, they cannot be removed with the DOS DEL command. Read Only File - This attribute shows files that can be Read Only File Read Only File seen with DOS Dir command but cannot be remove with the DOS DEL command. When the program displays the file names it places a higher priority on Hidden files than System files. So any file that is tagged as both Hidden and System will be displayed as Hidden. If an EGA or VGA display system is being used then direct screen writing screen writing with now pause for retrace will be used. If a CGA system is being used then the retrace signal is monitored so no snow appears. All Color systems will have access to the basic 16 colors of EGA and CGA systems. The program work with a Monochrome Display but will only display a limited amount of File Attribute Information. D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program Screen Information : Screen Information : Screen Information : The Disk Label (if one exists), and file mask D.EXE is using is displayed on the top line in Yellow. The bottom line of the final screen has the number of files that match the mask, the disk space taken by those files, the total disk space take on the entire disk, and the total free space remaining on the disk. Any Command Line Entry format that can be understood by the DOS Dir command will also be understood by D.EXE. If an empty screen is displayed examine the mask on the top line to be sure D.EXE correctly parsed the Command Line Entry. Finally, the program can be stopped during multiple screen displays at any time by pressing the CTRL-C or the ESCape Keys. The program will finish the current screen and return to DOS with a "Program Stopped" message on the bottom line. D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program Command Line Entries : Command Line Entries : Command Line Entries : Some examples of Command Line Entries are (assuming currently logged drive is C:) Command Mask Comment D C:*.* All of the files in the current directory. D \ C\*.* All of the files in the root directory. D \COPY C:\COPY\*.* All of the files in the COPY subdirectory on the current drive. D \*.COM C:\*.COM All of the .COM files in the root directory. D A: A:\*.* All of the files in the root directory of the A drive. D A:\TEST A:\TEST\*.* All of the files in the TEST subdirectory on the A drive. D A:*.COM A:\*.COM All of the .COM files in the root directory on the A drive. D A:\TEST\*.COM A:\TEST\*.COM All of the .COM files in the TEST directory on the A drive. D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program Current Command Line Options : Current Command Line Options : Current Command Line Options : /A - This option will cause the Directory to be sorted in /A /A ascending order by file size (Smallest first). /D - This option will cause the Directory to be sorted in /D /D descending order by file size (Largest first). DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program DARC.EXE DARC.EXE DARC.EXE This program displays the internal directory structure of a SEA or PKWare Archive File. This information will be displayed in Screens of 58 entries at a time. The information displayed consists of the following : After each Screen of information is displayed the program will pause and waits for the Operator to press any Key to continue. If the Operator presses the ESC Key or a CTRL-C (^C) the program will abort its operation and return to the DOS prompt. 1. The File Size of each Member AFTER it has been "DE- ARCHIVED". 2. The Total Compressed Size of all of the Members. Since this does not include the Internal Header Space taken for each Member this will not match the File Size of the "Archive" File. 3. The Total Extracted Size of all of the Members. This is the total disk space that will be used if ALL of the Members are extracted. 4. Any Members that have Been Squashed will be displayed with the Red Color and all other Members will be displayed in White. Any Member compressed in this manner must Use a PKWare (or compatable) product. The Current SEA products will not recognize this Compression Format and not extract the Member. The current PKWare products will extract all formats used by SEA. 5. After the entire Internal Directory has been displayed a message will be displayed on the bottom line explaining which product can be used to extract ALL of the Members. DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program Command Line Entries : Command Line Entries : Command Line Entries : All normal DOS Path and File formats are recognized, some examples are : DARC [File Name] The file [File Name] will be used DARC [File Name] DARC [File Name] and the File Extension ".ARC" is assumed. DARC [File Name].ARC The file [File Name].ARC will be DARC [File Name].ARC DARC [File Name].ARC used. The File Extension ".ARC" is not required but can be entered. DARC [File Name].[EXT] The File [File Name].[EXT] does DARC [File Name].[EXT] DARC [File Name].[EXT] not have the normal ".ARC" file extension. DARC [File Name]. The File [File Name]. does not DARC [File Name]. DARC [File Name]. have an file name extension. The "." causes DARC to not use the default file extension (.ARC). DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program DDBASE.EXE DDBASE.EXE DDBASE.EXE This program will display the Field Structure of any Valid DBase III or DBase III+ ".DBF" file. The Fields will be displayed in Screens of 32 entries each. After each Screen of information is displayed the program will pause and waits for the Operator to press any Key to continue. If the Operator presses the ESC Key or a CTRL-C (^C) the program will abort its operation and return to the DOS prompt. The information displayed consists of the following : 1. Fields - The number of Fields in the Structure. 2. Records - The number of Records in the .DBF file. 3. Record Length - The length (in Bytes) of a Record. 4. Updated - The Date of the last Update to the .DBF file. 5. Field Information - This information will be displayed for each of the Fields in the Structure. This information consists of the following : A. Field Name - The Name of the Field given when the Structure was Created. B. Type - The type of information contained in the field the types currently used are : C - Character or Text (254 Characters Max.) D - Date (MM/DD/YY) N - Numeric (Accurate to 15 digits) L - Logical (T/Y - True, F/N - False) M - Memo (4000 Characters Max) C. Len - The Length of the field. D. Dec - If the Field is Numeric then the number of decimal places defined when the Structure was Created. DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program Command Line Entries : All of the normal DOS Path and File Name formats are recognized. Some examples are : DDBASE [File Name] The file [File Name] will be used DDBASE [File Name] DDBASE [File Name] and the File Extension ".DBF" is assumed. DDBASE [File Name].DBF The file [File Name].DBF will be DDBASE [File Name].DBF DDBASE [File Name].DBF used. The File Extension ".DBF" is not required but can be entered. DDBASE [File Name].[EXT] The File [File Name].[EXT] does DDBASE [File Name].[EXT] DDBASE [File Name].[EXT] not have the normal ".DBF" file extension. DDBASE [File Name]. The File [File Name]. does not DDBASE [File Name]. DDBASE [File Name]. have an file name extension. The "." causes DDBASE to not use the default extension (.DBF). DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration Configuring Screen Colors : /C Configuring Screen Colors : /C Configuring Screen Colors : /C (Registered and Government versions only) The Foreground and Background colors for all of the fields can be reconfigured with the command line option "/C". The Field Selection Screen showing all of the modifiable fields and their current color selections will be shown first. To select the field to be changed use the Cursor Up and Cursor Down Keys until the proper field is marked and press Return. Now the color matrix screen will be displayed and by using all 4 Cursor Control Keys move the flashing box cursor to the desired Foreground and Background combination. At this point pressing Return Key will register the new color combination and the Field Selection Screen will return. Or by pressing the ESCape Key the color combination will not change and the Field Selection Screen will return. Upon return to the Field Selection Screen, the current field will be displayed with the new color combination. Continue repeating this procedure until all fields have been changed. Field Selection Screen Commands : Field Selection Screen Commands : Field Selection Screen Commands : Return Return Return Selects the currently marked field and enables the Color selection Screen. Q Q Q Makes the current changes permanent and returns to DOS. ESC ESC ESC Returns to DOS without making any color changes. SPACE SPACE SPACE Returns the currently marked field to the default colors. HOME HOME HOME Returns ALL fields to their default colors. Cursor Up or Cursor Down Cursor Up or Cursor Down Cursor Up or Cursor Down Moves the Field Markers to the next or previous field. If the top or bottom of the fields is reached and movement continues then the file markers will wrap around to the opposite selection. DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration Color Matrix Screen Commands : Color Matrix Screen Commands : Color Matrix Screen Commands : Return Return Return Selects the Foreground and Background at the flashing cursor location and returns to the Field Selection Screen. ESC ESC ESC Makes no color selection and returns to the Field Selection Screen. Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Cursor Left, or Cursor Right Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Cursor Left, or Cursor Right Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Cursor Left, or Cursor Right Moves the flashing box cursor around the color selection matrix. If the cursor is at the edge of a row or column and movement continues then cursor will be wrapped around to the other side of that row or column. Mouse (Optional) : Mouse (Optional) : Mouse (Optional) : All of the cursor movements can be made with a Microsoft compatible Mouse. The buttons will have the following definitions: Left - Functions as the Return Key. Left - Functions as the Return Key. Left - Functions as the Return Key. Right - Functions as the ESC key. Right - Functions as the ESC key. Right - Functions as the ESC key. (Logitech Mouse) Middle - Functions as the Home Key in the Fields Selection Middle - Functions as the Home Key in the Fields Selection Middle - Functions as the Home Key in the Fields Selection Screen. Screen. Screen. DSTUFF - UpGrade Information DSTUFF - UpGrade Information DSTUFF - UpGrade Information Upgrades : Upgrades : Upgrades : Non-Registered Users : Non-Registered Users : Non-Registered Users : You will find the current Shareware Upgrades on Compuserve in the IBM Applications (IBMAPP), Borland (BPROGA or BPROGB) Forums. Registered Users (Non-Government) : Registered Users (Non-Government) : Registered Users (Non-Government) : As a Registered User you will receive the next major (if any) upgrade free. After your free upgrade you will be able to upgrade to newer versions for the basic cost of $5.00 for duplication and shipping. You will be notified of any upgrades by U.S. Mail of any future upgrades. Registered Users (Government) : Registered Users (Government) : Registered Users (Government) : As a Registered Government User you will be notified of any major upgrades and given the opportunity to send a diskette with return postage for the upgrade. Other Products : Other Products : Other Products : As other products are developed you will be given the opportunity to purchase these products at 20% off the listed price. Also as a registered user you will may register as a "Beta User". This will allow you to test new products and when they have been completed you will be sent a registered copy at "no cost to you" for your efforts. DSTUFF - Warranty Information DSTUFF - Warranty Information DSTUFF - Warranty Information Warranty : Warranty : Warranty : This product is guaranteed to operated on all IBM PC/XT/AT compatible systems within the limits listed below. If any problems are found and reported they will be fixed at no cost to the first Registered User that reported the problem. Non-Registered Users : Non-Registered Users : Non-Registered Users : There are no expressed or implied warranties on non- registered versions. If you do not like the program or it does not meet your expectations the remove it from your system. Registered Users (Non-Government) : Registered Users (Non-Government) : Registered Users (Non-Government) : If you are dis-satisfied with this product return the original diskette and a signed statement that you have destroyed all other copies and you will be given a full refund. Registered Users (Government) : Registered Users (Government) : Registered Users (Government) : If you are dis-satisfied with this product destroy the original and all copies. If you do not wish to be notified of upgrades or new product send a letter stating so and you will be removed from the registered user list. DSTUFF - Shareware Information DSTUFF - Shareware Information DSTUFF - Shareware Information SHAREWARE : SHAREWARE : SHAREWARE : Now for the things you don't want to hear! 1. The DSTUFF Package is not Public Domain or FREE! If you like it and use it I would appreciate payment as listed below. 2. The programs in the DSTUFF Package cannot be use by any company or organization (except the Federal Government which is granted an unlimited license with no restrictions) past a 60 day trial period without payment. 3. Support and upgrades will be granted only to those who register their copy of the program. And the first upgrade will be free. 4. Users that register their copy will be sent the Registered User Version which includes the following function : Color Selection - You will be able to select the Colors used to display the information. This is done directly to the program (no configuration file). Payment : Payment : Payment : The individual cost for the Registered User Version of the entire DSTUFF package is $15.00 and the individual programs may be purchased separately for $6.00 each. This includes everything listed on the previous page. The cost to a company or organization for the Registered User Version is $25.00.( Each paid for copy allows you to put it on 10 different machines). When you register please state if you wish your upgrade disk on "5 1/4 (360K)" or "3 1/2 (720K)" diskettes. Please use the following form to register. DSTUFF - Registration DSTUFF - Registration DSTUFF - Registration Order Form : Order Form : Order Form : Name : ___________________________________________________ Address : ___________________________________________________ City : ___________________________________________________ State : ___________________________ Zip : _________________ Format : ___ 5 1/4 ___ 3 1/2 Where did you obtain your Shareware Copy of DSTUFF : ____________________________________________________________ Any Enhancements you feel might help the product : ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Quantity Description Cost Total _______ D.EXE $ 6.00 ______ _______ DARC.EXE $ 6.00 ______ _______ DDBASE.EXE $ 6.00 ______ _______ *DStuff Package $15.00 ______ Total $ ______ * D.EXE, DARC.EXE, DDBASE in one package Send this form (with payment of course) to : Richard Nichols Richard Nichols Richard Nichols TOADWare Software Systems TOADWare Software Systems TOADWare Software Systems 6005 WoodSide Dr. 6005 WoodSide Dr. 6005 WoodSide Dr. Rocklin, Ca. 95677 Rocklin, Ca. 95677 Rocklin, Ca. 95677 DSTUFF - Special Government Information DSTUFF - Special Government Information DSTUFF - Special Government Information Government Agencies : (Local, State, and Federal) Government Agencies : (Local, State, and Federal) Government Agencies : (Local, State, and Federal) If you will send a pre-formatted diskette to the address above (and return postage) I will send you the latest versions of all of the programs mentioned above. The only requirements are : The only requirements are : The only requirements are : 1. I need your Name, Organization, Department, and Full Mailing Address. A Government Envelope would be acceptable with your Name and Organization hand written on the outside. This information is needed so I can notify you of any (other) updates. 2. The programs you receive can be freely used and distributed on any computer in your organization, but if you use it personally (you know, at home) then you should still register your copy. The version you receive will be customized with your Organization Name on the Information Page.  the previous page. The cost to a company or organization for the Registered User Version is $25.00.( Each paid for copy allows you to put it on 10 different machines).