Copyright: Copyright 1993 TARDIS DP Consultants


Introduction

The File Find program helps you find files on your hard drive (or network volume) by searching for all files that match the specification(s) you enter.  Unlike other programs, however, File Find searches the name for the characters you enter regardless of where they appear in the name (or extension).

For example, if you search for "HQ" all of the following files will be located:

HQINFO.TXT

ABOUTHQ1.DBF

PROJECT.HQ2

Notice that the position of the letters HQ are not important.  The entire file name and extension are always searched.

If you want to look for all files which end in a specific extension you should include the period (.) in the search string.

As files are located they are added to the list in the window.  You can review this list for the file you are looking for.  If the list is truncated (because of a long path) you can maximize the window to show more.  You can also use the scroll bars on the list if the list contains more options that will fit in a single window.

You can highlight a file (with it's path) and use the buttons to process the entry.  The buttons are:

- Copy the file and it's path to the clipboard.  You can paste this information into another application (specifically the Open Dialog Box) with the CTRL-V key.

Run - Run the file if it is a .BAT, .EXE, .COM or .PIF file.

Access - Open up the file's linked application (see the windows documentation) and automatically bring in the highlighted file.

Print - Open up the files linked application (see the Windows documentation) and automatically print it to the current printer.

Delete - Delete the file from the search media and remove it from the list.

Searching for Files

Registration

License Agreement

Warranty

Contacting TARDIS DP Consultants

Update History


Search
Searching for Files

Type the characters you want to look for in the "Files to Search for" text box.  When the focus leaves this box your item will be added to the list below.  You can add any number of items to search for.

Select the drive you want to search.

Select the path you want to search.  All subdirectories are always searched.  If you want to search the entire drive select the root directory.

Click on the Search Button.

To abort the search click on the Abort button.  To exit the program click on Quit.

Please note that the search process takes a great deal of CPU resources.  Mouse clicks may be delayed for a few moments.


Register
Registration

You have a 15 day evaluation period in which to try out the package.  If you use it longer than 15 days you must license/register it.  The reminder screens will not appear once you have registered the software.

How to Register

You can register by mail or electronically via CompuServe's Software Registration Service.  It is strongly recommened that users outside the US register electronically as it can be much less expensive.

Registering by Mail

Registering Electronically

Activating the Application

Contacting TARDIS DP Consultants

License Agreement

Introduction


TARDIS
Contacting TARDIS DP Consultants

Questions or comments about our software or services?  Need to Register?  Contact:

CompuServe ID:	73337,2472

Mail:

TARDIS DP Consultants

Department 45

6 Sedley Ct.

Greensboro, NC 27455

                      USA


License
License Agreement

File Find is not and never has been public domain software, nor is it free software.  You are, however, granted 15 day evaluation period to try out the system.

The software product and user's manual are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by TARDIS DP Consultants and Charles L. Cranford IV.

Evaluation users are granted a limited license to use File Find for no more than 15 days for the purpose of determining whether File Find is suitable for their needs. The use of File Find for more than 15 days  requires licensing and the payment of a license fee. The use of the product for more than 15 days by any person, business, corporation, government agency, or any other entity without licensing it from TARDIS DP Consultants is strictly prohibited.

A license permits a user to use File Find on any single computer, or, in a LAN environment, on one workstation.  The software may not be installed on more than one workstation or single user computer without additional licenses.

No one may modify or patch the File Find files in any way, including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program.

A limited license is granted to copy and distribute File Find for the trial use of others, subject to the above limitations, and to those below:

(1) File Find must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the file containing this license information and all documentation.

(2) File Find may not be distributed in licensed form to any person.  It MUST be distributed as an unlicensed copy.

(3) No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or accepted for distributing File Find, except as follows:

(a) operators of electronic bulletin board systems may make File Find available for downloading. A time-dependent charge for the use of the bulletin board is permitted so long as there is no specific charge for the download of any File Find files.

(b) vendors of Shareware may distribute File Find, subject to the above conditions, and may charge a disk duplication and handling fee, not to exceed ten dollars.


Warranty

TARDIS DP Consultants guarantees your satisfaction with this product for a period of thirty days from the date of original license. If you are dissatisfied with File Find within that time period, return the package in saleable condition to TARDIS DP Consultants for a full refund.

TARDIS DP Consultants warrants that all disks provided are free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming normal use, for a period of thirty days from the date of purchase.

TARDIS DP Consultants warrants that File Find will perform in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied with the software product. If a significant defect in the product is found, the Purchaser may return the product for a refund. In no event will such a refund exceed the license price of the product.

The product and all updates are provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, express or implied, except as stated above including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the selection, quality, results, and performance of the product is with the Licensee. Should the product prove defective, then the Licensee (and not TARDIS DP Consultants or its dealers) assumes all liability and expense incurred as a result thereof. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain implied warranties so in such jurisdictions, the above exclusion of implied warranties may not apply to you. The limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

TARDIS DP Consultants shall have no liability or responsibility to you or to any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the product or your use, misuse or inability to use the product, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business, anticipatory or actual profits or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse or inability to use the product.

TARDIS DP Consultants does not warrant that the functions contained in the product or updates will meet your requirements.

Use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents.


Update History

Version 1.0 Released 4/93

Version 2.0 Released 6/27/93

Show search status progress more often

Give other Windows applications more CPU time during a search

Version 2.5 Released 8/2/93

More (and better) help text

Added ability to run a located file by pressing the new Run button.  The file must be a .BAT, .EXE, .COM or .PIF file.

Added ability to access a located file with the application that it is linked to (see Windows documentation) by pressing the new Access button.

Added ability to print a located file with the application that it is linked to (see Windows documentation) by pressing the new Print button.

Add a button named Copy to copy the highlighted file (with path) to the clipboard.  You can use the CTRL-V key to insert this information into another application (specifically an Open File Dialog box).

Version 3.0 Released 8/29/93

Added the ability to search for multiple files on a single pass.

Included message showing the number of directories searched.

Included message showing the current directory being searched.

Added ability to delete a file from the media by clicking on the delete button.  Conformation of deletion will be required.

Now allow multiple instances of File Find to be active.

Version 3.5 Released 10/24/93

Put border around messages to make window easier to navigate.

Fixed problem with the Abort button not working while performing a search.

At the end of the search the first item in the results list is highlighted.

A new status message to more clearly indicate when the search has completed.


CompuServe
Registering via CompuServe

If you are a member of CompuServe, you can register this TARDIS DP Consultants application electronically.  This is much faster than the mail and is the perfered method for registering users outside the US.  When you use the CompuServe Software Registration system your CompuServe account will be charged for the registration fee (see opening message box) plus a 15% processing charge (to cover the cost of CompuServe charging your account and mailing payment to us).  You must be a member of CompuServe to use this registration option.

The CompuServe registration process consist of 2 steps, charging your account and sending us your product serial number.  Both steps must be performed before we can process your activation key.

Sending us your Serial Number (Step 1):

Install the software per the instructions.

Start the software.  You are prompted for some information (company name, your name, day phone number, and CIS ID.  This information must be accurate as it will be sent to us as part of your registration.

When the opening information window appears, press the "CIS Registration".  This copies important information about your application (serial number, etc.) to the Windows clipboard.  Note: the previous contents of the Windows clipboard will be lost.  The registration information now in the clipboard has some formatting characters to automate our registration process.  Please do not edit these characters.

Log into Compuserve.

Go to the Email menu (type GO EMAIL at the ! prompt) or use your CIM to send an eMail message.

Address the eMail message to 73337,2472.

Enter the Subject "CIS Registration for <product name>".

Use the Ctrl-V key combination to paste the contents of the Windows Clipboard into the CIS email.

Send the eMail message.

Note: If you a problem using the paste feature to send the pre-formatted registration information, or you are using a non-Windows program to access CompuServe, just send us your name, company name, phone number, and product serial number in a CompuServe eMail message..

Registration Fee Payment (Step 2):

Go to the SWREG menu (type GO SWREG at the ! prompt) or use your CIM to go there

Select menu option "Register Software".

Select menu Option "Search By Registration ID"

Enter registration ID 1815 when prompted.

A description of the application displays.  Notice that the registration fee is 15% higher than that displayed in the product.  This slight increase in registration fee covers the cost of CompuServe charging your account and mailing payment to us.

You are prompted "Would you Like to Register?" - Respond Y.

Your CompuServe account is charged the registration fee indicated (in US dollars).

With both the online registration and your serial number, we can process your registration.  We will send you a CompuServe eMail message with your activation key.  Remember, to register via CompuServe you must perform BOTH steps above.

IMPORTANT: Do not delete the .REG file or re-install the software after you send us your serial number.  Doing so assigns a new serial number to the product and the activation key sent to you will not work.

Activating the Application


Registering by Mail

Install the software per the instructions.

Start the software.  You are prompted for some information (company name, your name, day phone number, and CIS ID (optional).  This information must be accurate as it will be sent to us as part of your registration.

When the opening information window appears, press the "Print Registration Form" button.  The registration form will print to the default printer in the printer's default font.

Fill in the remaining blanks on the form.  Be sure your CompuServe (CIS) ID is specified (if you are a member of CompuServe).  The activation key will be sent to you via CompuServe eMail.  If you are not a member of CompuServe your activation key will be mailed to you.

Mail your payment for the license fee listed on the form to the address below.  Remember to make payment payable to Charles Cranford.  Payment must be in US funds ( a check drawn on a US bank, Money Order or Bank check in US funds, etc.)

IMPORTANT: Do not delete the .REG file or reinstall the software after you print the registration form.  Doing so assigns a new serial number to the product and the activation key sent to you will not work.

WARNING: TARDIS DP Consultants has discovered that some companies outside the United States are accepting registrations for our products.  Since they can not provide you with a activation key the program will not be fully activated.  Only TARDIS DP Consultants can accept and process your registration key.

TARDIS Mailing Address

Activating the Application


Activating
Activating the Software

After you receive your activation key:

After you receive your activation key you need to enter it into the application to register the application.  This will eleminate the registeration reminder windows and remove any other limits that existed in the unregistered version.

Start the software.

When the opening information window appears, press the "Register" button.  The registration information you entered before displays.  You are prompted for your Activation Key which has been supplied to you by TARDIS DP Consultants.

Enter the key supplied to you into the box, double check it, and click on OK.  If the key is correct the system will be registered.

Exit the program now and simply restart the program to continue using it.  The registration reminder screens will never appear again.

The registration information is stored in a file with the .REG extension.  Do not delete this file (as you must again register the software).  Future updates will not affect this file so you may install them without worrying about your registration. We suggest you make a backup of this file so that in the event of computer problems you do not have to re-register the software.