Arcinfo.txt - 05-12-95 - Documentation for Arcman 2.0 Beta.

	Arcman 2.0 Beta
	Copyright (C) 1992-1995
	Jimmy Athens
	JJA Software Development
	Charlotte NC 28210-2829

	All Rights Reserved

	This is the documentation for the Arcman 2.0 Beta. It includes 
	many additional features over the original Arcman 1.0 program 
	however some functions have not been implemented in this version. 


Files included in the ARCMAN2B package:
	Arcman.exe      : the Arcman program
	arcinfo.txt     : this document
	arcreg.txt      : registration form for Arcman
	file_id.diz     : a brief description of Arcman
	arcdll.dll      : functions needed by Arcman
	arcshell.bat    : used to expand archives
	arcshell.pif    : used to expand archives in hidden windows

Files Created by arcman in \windows directory:
	Arcman.ini      : control Arcman settings
	Arcman.ind      : file of archive=directory entries

	

Disclaimer of Warranty:
	This software is provided "as is" and without warranties as to 
performance or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. Because 
of the various hardware and software environments into which Arcman may be 
put, no warranty of fitness for any particular purpose is offered. Good data 
processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with 
non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk 
of using the program. In no event will Jimmy Athens or JJA Software 
Development be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential 
damages due to loss of data or any other reason, even if JJA Software 
Development has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Any liability 
of Jimmy Athens or JJA Software Development will be limited exclusively to 
product replacement or the refund of the registration fee. Use of this program 
indicates your acceptance of these terms.

In this version:
	Multiple directories can be opened and viewed simultaneously.
	Short files can be edited and printed similar to windows notepad.
	Unzip is built in (an infrequent bug is a crc error on certain files).
	Huge Files can be viewed and also Hex viewed.
	Multiple file views can be created using the same memory image.
	Directory windows can be tacked - and restored the next time 
	    Arcman is run.
	All window positions are remembered and restored.
	Toolbars, status bars and floating tool box are now standard.
	File list box can be used to select individual files or multiple files.
	Icons are used to show file and drive types.
	Arcman is a drag and drop server - Files can be dragged from a 
	    filelist directly into applications that support drag and drop.
	Expanded archives are recorded and the icon type changes to a button
	    that can be used to open the archive directory.
	Files can be sorted in any fashion. 
	File information can be displayed in any fashion.
	Fonts can be set for any windows.
	File displayed can be all, programs & archives or only archives.
	Directories can be created, deleted and renamed.
	Single and multiple files can be renamed and have attributes changed.
	Dos Shell automatically into the current file directory.
	Files can be 'touched' - (set to current time and day).
	Splitter bars are used to adjust the space used by various windows

Missing:
	No help file or documentation.
	No file or directory copy or move.
	No winstall for individual files.
	Expanded files expand into a subdirectory with the same base name.
	    Ie: \zz.zip expands into \zz\*.*
	No way to change zip configuration settings.
	    (Edit Arcman.ini in \windows)
	No longer automatically processes any command line archives.

Bugs:
	Unzip sometimes has a crc error:
	    Solution: do a DOS shell and manually unzip the file
	Arcman will always try to use internal Unzip:
	    For huge files PkUnZip can be many times faster and may 
	    be preferable.

Removing Arcman:
	in Arcman directory:
	    Delete arc*.*
	in \windows directory:
	    Delete Arcman.ini, Arcman.ind
	
Using with ARCMAN 1.0:
	Arcman 2.0 can coexist with arcman 1.0 as long as they are in
	seperate directories. Because the internal names are the same,
	arcman 1.0 cannot be run at the same time as 2.0. Arcman 1.0 
	stores its arcman.ini file in the same directory whereas Arcman
	2.0 places uses the \windows directory.

How to:
	Join two directory windows: Click and hold the drag bar at the top of
		the second directory and drag the top left corner into the
		drag bar of the first directory. The two directories will 
		join together.
		
	Separate a joined directory: Press the split button on the top left 
		corner of the second directory.
	
	Tack a directory window: Press the tack button on the top left 
		corner. Arcman will remember the directory and position and 
		reload the directory every time it is run.
		
	Select multiple files: Press and hold shift while selecting files or
		press the multi-file button.
		
	Compare two files in the same directory: Select the two files and 
		press the compare files button. (#?#)
		
	Compare two files in different directories: Join two directories as 
		above and select the desired files and press the compare 
		file button.
		
	Find a File in a file list: type the file name and the cursor will 
		automatically advance to the desired file.
		
	Insert a directory into the Most Recently Used Directory List: 
		Pressing the tack button will automatically insert the 
		directory.
	
	Viewing different file types: Pressing the second button in a 
		directory window will cycle between all files, archives, 
		and executable programs and files.
	
	Expanding an archive: double click the selected archive or press the 
		expand button.

	With a successful archive expansion the icon preceding the filename
		will change into a zip button. Pressing the button will open
		the directory that the archive was expanded into. This
		information is stored in the arcman.ind file. The index
		file is composed of strings in the format:
		archive.ext=c:\directory. A menu option is available to delete
		orphaned entries.
	
	Executing a program: double click the selected program.
	
	Expanding a com or exe file: press the expand button.
	
	Dragging a file into other programs: Select the desired files and 
		click on a file icon. The program will enter drag mode and 
		the file can be dragged into other programs that support 
		drag and drop. Similar to file manager but not usable within 
		file manager.
		
	Creating a Program manager group: Select a directory and click the 
		progman group button. A group will be created with the same
		directory name and all exe and program files will placed into
		the group.
		
	Moving individual files into a program manager group: Select the files 
		and drag them into the appropriate group.
	
	Viewing or hex viewing a file: Select a file and press the view or hex
		view button.
	
	Hex view features: Hex view displays as much file data as is allowed 
		using the current window size. To display more or less, resize
		the window.
		
	File viewer limitations: Enough memory must be available to completely
		load files.
	
	Multiple file/hex views: Press the file or hex view button again. The
		same in-memory file is used.
	
	File Compare: Works on standard text files. 
	
	Change File display format and file sort order: the two dialogs, while
		not intuitive are functional. For the file information, the 
		string displayed is the items and order they are displayed in.
		to remove an item, click on it. to add an item to the beginning
		of the list, click on it. Items have to be added in a last 
		first order. within the file sort dialog a + preceding an item
		means it is sorted in ascending fashion. A - means it is sorted
		in descending fashion. Selecting an item removes it or adds it 
		to the head of the list and changes the sort order.
		
		
Shareware Version:
	You are hereby licensed to:  use the Shareware Version of the 
software for a 28 day evaluation period; make as many copies of the Shareware 
version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of 
the original Shareware version to anyone; and distribute the Shareware version 
of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. 
There is no charge for any of the above.

	You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting 
donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the 
software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) 
without prior written permission.

	Unregistered use of Arcman after the 28 day evaluation period is in 
violation of federal copyright laws.

Evaluation and Registration Information:
	This copy of Arcman is unregistered. Arcman is not free software. This 
license allows you to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge 
for a period of 28 days.  If you use this software after the 28 day evaluation 
period a registration fee of $25 is required. Payments must be in US dollars 
drawn on a US bank, and should be made out to Jimmy Athens. If you find Arcman 
useful please help promote the shareware concept by registering this product. 
In return you will be providing incentive for newer and better versions of 
this software and other products to follow. You can register this product by 
sending your name and address and a check for $25 to:

		Jimmy Athens
		JJA Software Development
		622 Cooper Drive
		Charlotte NC 28210-2829

	A registration / comment form is provided in the file arc_reg.txt. 
Printing this form and filling it out will enable me to better know your needs.
Your registration will enable me to continue to create powerful and useful 
programs. If you would like the latest version of Arcman please enclose an 
additional $5 for disk/shipping/handling for a total of $30. Registration 
includes all future versions  and upgrades of the Arcman product.

	One registered copy of Arcman may be dedicated to a single person who 
uses the software on one or more computers or to a single workstation used by 
multiple people.

	Please share this unregistered version of Arcman with others.

Governing Law:
	This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of 
	North Carolina.

Comments:
	Please send any and all comments you might have about Arcman. What did 
you like / not like? What would you like to see added or changed? Please send 
your comments to the prior address. If you would like a reply please enclose a 
self-addressed stamped envelope.

Address all questions and comments to:
	JJA Software Development
	622 Cooper Drive
	Charlotte NC 28210-2829