Copyright: (c) 1994 by Interactive Software Dev. Inc.
Citation: Copyright (c) 1994 by Interactive Software Dev. Inc.


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Download Catalog for Windows

Version 1.3

General

Download Catalog For Windows is a simple utility that allows you to keep track of all the files you download from BBS's and other electronic services--such as Compuserve.  Download Catalog For Windows maintains a list of files and a description of the files to help you keep track of every file you need.

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Introduction

Entering File Descriptions

Viewing File Descriptions

Searching for a File

About

Registering

Copyright & Disclaimer


Entering Files and File Descriptions

You use the "Add New Item into Catalog" window to create a new entry.

Step 1

From the main screen, click on the "NEW ITEM" button.  This button opens the window for adding a new entry.

Step 2

In the field labeled File Name, enter the name of the file.  You can click on the browse button to search you drives for the file.  By using the browse button,. the complete path to the file, as well as the file name, will be entered for you.

Step 3

Enter a description for this file.  You can enter a fairly large description.  The maxium allowed cannot exceed the difference between the length of the file name (including drive and path) and 30K.

However, the larger the description, the less effective your searchs will be--due to the increased likelihood of the search phrase actually appearing in the description.

So, try to create a less verbose description that still is very meaningful.

Step 4

Click on the save button.  This will save your entry and the entry will know appear on the main screen list.

See Also

Viewing File Descriptions

Deleting an Entry


About Download Catalog
About Download Catalog For Windows Version 1.3

Download Catalog for Windows was written by Matthew Raffel, entrepreneur and owner of Interactive Software Development.   Mr. Raffel specializes in client server development focusing in OS/2 and Windows programming.  When he is not developing business applications for small or large corporations, Mr. Raffel devotes his time to developing small Windows and OS/2 utilities as well as supporting several commercial grade applications.

Mr. Raffel can be reach at

1217 PREAKNESS RD

ALPHARETTA , GA 30202

or on Compuserve

73113,2625

See Also:

Copyright & Disclaimer


Registering Your Copy

License Agreement

Download Catalog for Windows 1.3 is distributed as shareware.  This means you are granted a 30 day trial license in which you are free to use the application as much as you want.  Instructions are included below for following this license.

About

Copyright & Disclaimer

Following this License Agreement

At the end of the 30 day trial period, you must either:

1) Register you copy of this application with the Author (see below)

or

2) Immediately cease use of this application and Delete this program and its files from your hard drive

Benefits of Registering

Registered users of Download Catalog for Windows Version 1.3 will receive the following:

1)	Printed Manual, which includes images and examples not displayed in the online help.

2)	Free Telephone Support

3)	Upgrade to the most current version, when made available.

With apologies, support cannot be given to unregistered users.

If you chose to register your copy

To register, following the instructions below.  Once your registration is processed you will receive your registration number and printed manual with instructions for receiving telephone support.

Please send to the author,

1)	Your complete name

2)	Mailing Address, including city, state and zip code information.

3)	If you have a E-MAIL address you may include it, if you chose to.

4)	A registration fee of $25 dollars in US Funds.  Money orders and Checks must be made

payable to the author, drawn on a United States Bank.  DO NOT SEND CASH.

Mail the above to:

MATTHEW RAFFEL

INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

1217 PREAKNESS DRIVE

ALPHARETTA, GA 30202

From the Author

Dear User:

I hope you find Download Catalog for Windows usefully.  I would enjoy hearing from you and would appreicate your feedback.  If you have ideas or comments about Download Catalog, please contact me.

Enjoy!

Matthew Raffel


Viewing and Editing a File Entry

The screen to edit an entry can also be used to view the details of an entry.  Entries can also be viewed from, but not edited, in the details window accessed through the search screen.  See Searching for a File for more details.

Step 1

From the main screen, select a file name from the Catalog Files list.   This list is sorted alphabetically so you may need to scroll the list to find the desired entry.

Step 2

Click on the "MODIFY/DELETE" button to open the modify window.  This will open a window called "Update an existing entry"

Step 3

Update the information as needed.  Once you have made the desirede changes, click on the save button to save your work.  If you do not wish to save your work, clicking on the cancel button will close the edit window without saving your changes.

See Also

Deleting an Entry


Searching the database for a file
Finding a file with the search Function

General

A search for an entry in the catalog database can be performed by file name or by description.  Searching by description can yield a higher result set, because the descriptions will tend to have more text and thus an increased likelihood of containing the search criteria.

Step 1 -- To Start a Search

Click on the "SEARCH" button found on the main screen.

Step 2

Enter the search criteria in the SEARCH STRING field.  Search criteria is a word or set of words that describe the information you are looking for.

Step 3

Select the search by radio button.  You have two ways of performing a search--either by FILE NAME or DESCRIPTION.

Step 4

Click on the "GO" button and .....wait--if you have a large amount of files in the database or you are running on a slower system, it may take a few seconds.

Step 5

The results of your search will appear in the list box.  Both the file name (path is not displayed) and the first 20 or so characters of the description.

If you need to see the complete description of a item in the results list, click on the row of the file you wish moredetails on and click the on the details button.  The details button opens a screen that reveals a complete description for that file.


Info and Main Screen
Intro and Main Screen

Download Catalog for Windows Version 1.3 main screen consists of two parts.  The first part is a list of all the current entries that exists in the catalog.   The second part contains buttons which provide access to functionality for creating, editing, deleting, searching and viewing file information.  These functions are contained on auxillary screens and can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate button.

The list of available entries is always current and is sorted by file name.  This list will never display the file path (even if a path was included in the input), nor will it display any portion of the description.  To see the complete file path and description, you must access one of the auxillary screens.

Entering File Descriptions

Viewing File Descriptions

Searching for a File

Helpful Hints


Helpful Hints and Notes
Helpfull Hints and Notes about Download Catalog for Windows

File Descriptions

To make the best use of the file descriptions, create a couple of sentences that accurately describe the file without babbling.   Having too many words in the description will minized the effectiveness of the searches.

You may wish to add a "CATAGORY" to each of your descriptions.  A catagory will aid in the search process by allowing you to select a more distinct set of records.

EG:

File:	MYZIP.ZIP

Description	WIN -- All C++ source for executables created between 1/1/94 and 12/31/94

Make files included.

In the above example, a Catagory, called "WIN" was added to the description.

Effective Searches

To maximize the benefit of a search, always choose a phrase that is most desciptive in the least few words.   For example, a search on "MY FAVORITVE WINDOWS GAMES" may not yield any file names because of the length and wordiness of the search phrase.

However, searching with the phrase "WINDOW GAMES" will yield more responses.  On the contrary, if you used the search phrase "GAMES", you could end up with such a large set of returned records, that you will not be able to sort through them all.


Copyright, Disclaimer and other Legal Stuff

(C) 1994 by

Interactive Software Development

Download Catalog for Windows V 1.3 is copyright protected by US law and international treaties.

Warranty

Download Catalog for Windows V 1.3 is provided as is.  No warranty is made to the fitness, merchantability, or performance of it.  As a user, you assume all liability for its use and you release the developer(s) from responsibility for any damages associated with its use, either direct or indirect.  Your use of this application confirms your acceptance to this agreement.

If you do not agree to the above information, please cease use of Download Catalog for Windows Version 1.3 and delete the application from your system.


Deleting a File Name and its Description

Entries can be deleted from the catalog.  However, once an entry is removed from the catalog, it is no longer available in the system and cannot be recovered.  Before you delete a record, the system will confirm your actions with you.

Step 1

From the main screen, select a file name from the Catalog Files list.   This list is sorted alphabetically so you may need to scroll the list to find the desired entry.

Step 2

Click on the "MODIFY/DELETE" button to open the modify window.  This will open a window called "Update an existing entry"

Step 3

Click on the delete button.  You will be asked to confirm your request to delete the entry.

Step 4

Answer yes to the confirm delete.   If you chose "NO", the entry will not be deleted.