Copyright: DiskSpace Help, Version 0.5


Introduction
 DISKSPACE - INTRODUCTION

June 1, 1994

Dear Computer User:

Thank you for trying DiskSpace.  DiskSpace is being distributed as Shareware.  It is my hope that you find DiskSpace useful, and that you register your copy of the program.   I firmly believe in the Shareware concept.  All of my Shareware releases are fully functioning versions of the programs, not crippled demos.  Some of the programs do contain reminder screens.  These screens are there just to remind you that the program is Shareware and that use beyond the evaluation period requires that you register with me, the author.  For DiskSpace, registration entitles you to a personalized copy of the program (without the reminder), a copy of FloppySpace, and a disk containing other programs for you to evaluate.

The purpose of this help file is to provide you the information necessary for you to make full use of this program.  Please review the information contained in this file to familiarize yourself with the features of DiskSpace.

I hope that you find this program useful, and that you register.  Please go through the rest of this on-line document to find out more about this program, and the other programs available from Bob's Software.  If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Bob Hayes


Table of Contents
 DISKSPACE HELP - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Program Overview and Features

DiskSpace's Main Window

DiskSpace's Menu

File List

Installation

De-Installation

DSW.INI

Known Bugs and Limitations

Copyright Notice and Disclaimers

License Agreement

Registration Information

Other Programs from Bob's Software

How to Disable the Registration Reminder

ASP Ombudsman Statement

Technical Support


 PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND FEATURES

Program Name: DiskSpace

Current Version: 0.52

Release Date: June 1, 1994

Archive/BBS file name: DSW052.(ZIP,ARC,LHA...)

DiskSpace is a program for the Microsoft® Windows [image] operating system that will allow you to easily monitor the amount of free space on your computer's hard disks.  DiskSpace's window displays the number of bytes free and graphically shows the percent of the disk's space allocated.  DiskSpace will work with up to 10 logical local drives, and with any size drive.  Every second DiskSpace checks the amount of free space availible on each drive, and the updates the display only if the amount of free space has changed.   When minimized, the bars still display the percent of free disk space.

FEATURES

Drive Selection - command line and dialog box

Always on Top

Saving of Screen Position


 SAVING OF SCREEN POSITION

Screen position is saved each time the program is exited.  This information is saved in the DSW.INI.


 DRIVE SELECTION

DiskSpace provides two ways for you to specify which drives to display:

1. the "Select Drives..." menu item, and

2. by using a command line parameter.


 COMMAND LINE

You can specify the drives that you want DiskSpace to display by using a command line parameter.  The parameter is entered after "DSW.EXE" in the "Command Line" entry in the program manager "Run" dialog box of the "Program Item Properties" dialog box.  The drive letters are entered as capital letters.  Be sure to leave a space between DSW.EXE and the drive letters, but no spaces between the drive letters themselves.  Here is an example of the "Program Item Properties" dialog box with a command line that displays information for the C and D drives only.

NOTE: Settings are not saved when you specify a command line.  This way you can have multiple entries for DiskSpace in program manager for different drives without altering your settings for DiskSpace when a parameter is not specified.

If the drives specified on the command line do not exist, the number of bytes free will will display -1.


File Lists
 FILE LIST

The following files are included with DiskSpace:

DSW.EXE

DSW.HLP

DSW.TXT

FILE_ID.DIZ

DESC.SDI

VENDOR.TXT

VENDINFO.DIZ

Other files, BBS/disk vendor advertising, etc., may have been added, but the all of the above files should be there.


VENDINFO.DIZ

The vendinfo file format allows the author to communicate a great deal of product and distribution policy information to shareware distributors.  Distributors can then automate distributionrights testing and information extraction.  The VENDINFO.DIZ file contains a  normal, "humanreadable" section, followed by a compressed data record.


DSW.TXT

This is a text file containing basic information about DiskSpace.


FILE_ID.DIZ

This is a description file used by some BBSs.


DESC.SDI

This is a description file used by some BBSs.


VENDOR.TXT

This is a text file that contains information for Shareware distributors and disk vendors.  The same information can be found in the Vendor Information section of this online document.


 INSTALLATION

DiskSpace is very easy to install.  Copy the files DSW.EXE and DSW.HLP to any directory on your hard disk.  Be sure to copy both files into the same directory.  After copying the files, add DiskSpace to a Program Manager Group (see your Windows [image] manual) .  You may want to place DiskSpace in your StartUp group so that it will run each time that you start Windows [image].  That is all there is to it.


DSW.EXE

This file contains the DiskSpace program.


DSW.HLP

This is this help file.


StartUp Group

The StartUp group contains applications that start when you start Windows [image].


De-Installation
 DE-INSTALLATION - REMOVING DISKSPACE FROM YOUR SYSTEM

If during, or at the end of, the evaluation period you decide that you do not wish to register DiskSpace, you must remove it from your computer.  To remove DiskSpace do the following:

1.	Make sure that DiskSpace is not running.

2.	Remove any Program Manager entries you made for DiskSpace.

3.	Delete the following files: DSW.EXE, DSW.HLP, and DSW.INI.

DiskSpace does not make any entries in your WIN.INI or SYSTEM.INI files.


Evaluation Period

The evaluation period is the time that you can try the program before registering with the author.  The evaluation period for DiskSpace is 30 Earth days.


 DSW.INI

DSW.INI is the private initialization file for DiskSpace.  This file lives in your Windows [image] directory.  DiskSpace uses this file to save your settings from session to session.  Your DSW.INI should look something like this:

[DiskSpace]

SelDriveList=DE

AllwaysOnTop=1

X=586

Y=523

If this file is deleted, your settings will be lost and default settings will be used.  The file will be recreated when you close DiskSpace or when you select "Save Settings" from DiskSpace's menu.


[DiskSpace]

The name of the program.


SelDriveList=DE

This is a list of the drives that have been selected to be displayed.  In this example they are drives D and E.


AllwaysOnTop=1

This entry saves the state of the "Always On Top" menu item.  A "1" indicates that "Always on Top is checked.  A "0" would mean that it is unchecked.


X=586

This entry saves the horizontal position of the DiskSpace window in screen coordinates.  In this example that number is 586.


Y=523

This entry saves the vertical position of the DiskSpace window in screen coordinates.  In this example that number is 523.


 KNOWN BUGS AND LIMITATIONS

-DiskSpace will only work if there are 10 or fewer logical drives on your system.

-It is not recommended that you use DiskSpace on floppy drives.  When you register DiskSpace you will be sent a copy of FloppySpace, a program specifically designed for monitoring floppy drives.

-DiskSpace does not monitor network drives.


Copyright Notice - Disclaimer/Warranty - Trademarks
 COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND OTHER LEGAL STUFF

DiskSpace Copyright © 1991-1994 Robert Hayes - All rights reserved.

DISCLAIMER/WARRANTY

DiskSpace is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.   Any use by you of the software is at your own risk.  In no event shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use this product.

TRADEMARKS

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Any other product names mentioned are probably trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


 LICENSE AGREEMENT

This copyrighted program is being distributed as Shareware.  You may try this program for 30 days, and if you like it, or find it useful, and wish to continue using it, you are expected to register with the author.  You are free (and encouraged) to copy this program and distribute it to anyone, as long as no fee, other than a nominal fee for the disk and shipping/handling, is charged for the program, and as long as all of the files listed in the File List section of this on-line documentation accompany the program.

The VENDINFO.DIZ file, which should be contained in the original archive, is hereby incorporated by reference.  Any distribution satisfying all the distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby authorized.

Shareware disk vendors - Please read the Vendor Information section.


 DISKSPACE'S MAIN WINDOW

The DiskSpace window displays a bar for each of the selected drives.  The RED part of the bar represents the percent of that disk's space that is filled.


The drive is identified here by the drive letter.


The number of bytes available on the drive.


 MINIMIZED DISKSPACE WINDOW

The minimized DiskSpace window will display a bar showing the percent allocated for each of the selected drives.


 DISKSPACE'S MENU

DiskSpace's Menu is attach to the system menu.  Click on the system icon [image] and the menu will appear.  The menu has the following options.

Restore

Move

Minimize

Close

Switch To...

Always on Top

Save Settings

Select Drives...

Help

About...


About... - menu item
ABOUT...

Selecting this menu item displays the DiskSpace "About" dialog box which contains the version number, release date, and copyright notice.


Help - menu item
HELP

Selecting this menu item causes DiskSpace to have the Windows [image] Help system to display this online document.


Restore - Menu Item
RESTORE

Returns the window to its previous, non-iconic, size.


Move - menu item
MOVE

Selecting this menu item will allow you to use the keyboard to move the window to another position.


Minimize - menu item
MINIMIZE

Selecting this menu item will reduce the window to an icon.  Refer to the minimized DiskSpace window, for more information.


Close - menu item
CLOSE

Selecting this menu item will close DiskSpace.


Switch To...- menu item
SWITCH TO...

Selecting this menu item will open the Windows [image] Task List, which enables you to switch between running applications and rearrange windows and icons on your desktop.


Always On Top - menu item
ALWAYS ON TOP

When this menu item is checked, DiskSpace will display on top of other windows, even when DiskSpace is inactive.  The check status of this menu is saved when you exit the program.  This feature is useful when you want to monitor an installation process that takes over the entire screen.


 SELECT DRIVES

This menu item opens the "Select Drives" dialog box.  The list box will contain the letters of each non-removable drive on your system.  The currently selected drives will be highlighted.  Select or deselect the drives that you want displayed and press "OK".  DiskSpace's window will resize to show all of the selected drives.  If all of the drives are deselected, all drives will be selected.


SAVE SETTINGS

This menu item saves the current settings (the screen position, which drives are selected, and whether or not "Always On Top" is checked) in the DSW.INI file.


How to Disable that Annoying Shareware Reminder
 HOW TO DISABLE THE REGISTRATION REMINDER

REGISTER!


 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

How Do I Register?

Benefits of Registration

Registration Form

What is Shareware?

Vendor Information

ASP Ombudsman Statement


 HOW DO I REGISTER?

To register DiskSpace send me:

1. your name,

2. your address,

3. the program's name and version number,

4. where you got the program,

5. your disk preference (5.25 or 3.5), and

6. a check or money order for $7 US (this includes $1 for shipping and handling).

If you are registering from Canada or Mexico, please add $1, overseas registrations please add $2.

Please pay in US dollars.  If you send a check, be sure that it is drawn on a US bank, or use an international postal money order that can be cashed at a US post office.  Check drawn on non-US banks will be returned.  Sorry, credit cards are not accepted.

Make checks and money orders payable to Bob's Software.

To make it easier for you, I have included a registration form as part of this help file.  To print that form, make it the current topic, and select "Print Topic" from WinHelp's "File" menu.

Send it to:

Bob Hayes

Bob's Software

10104 Blue Tee Terrace

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

After I receive the above, I will send you a disk containing a personalized version of the program, without the "Registration Reminder" and a copy of FloppySpace.


 BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION

All registered users will receive the following:

1.  A disk containing a personalized copy of the program without the "reminder".

2.  A copy of FloppySpace.

3.  A smaller EXE and HLP file (registration stuff is not in the program).

4.  If you register before June 1, 1995, you will also receive a certificate that  will entitle you to one issue of the "JCSM Shareware Collection" CDROM for only $9.95 plus S&H.

5.  Other shareware programs from Bob's Software to try.


 FLOPPYSPACE

FloppySpace displays the same information as DiskSpace, but it was written specifically for removable drives.  FloppySpace is only available by registering DiskSpace.


Registration Form
REGISTRATION FORM FOR DISKSPACE (version 0.52)

   NAME: ____________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________

   CITY: ____________________________________________________

  STATE: ____________________________________________________

    ZIP: ____________________________________________________

COUNTRY: ____________________________________________________

VERSION NUMBER: ______________________

WHERE DID YOU GET THE PROGRAM? ______________________________

_____________________________________________________________

WHAT SIZE DISK DO YOU WANT?   [] 5.25       [] 3.5

COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS: ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

PLEASE SEND THIS FORM AND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $7 TO:

BOB HAYES

BOB'S SOFTWARE

10104 BLUE TEE TERRACE

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

If you are registering from Canada or Mexico, please add $1, overseas registrations please add $2.

Please pay in US dollars.  If you send a check, be sure that it is drawn on a US bank, or use an international postal money order that can be cashed at a US post office.


 WHAT IS SHAREWARE?

Shareware is a distribution method that gives users a chance to try software before buying it.  If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details  some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below.  Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality.  (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!)  The main difference is the method of distribution.  The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group.  For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.  You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware.  The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.  And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.   Shareware has the ultimate moneyback guarantee  if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.


 VENDOR INFORMATION

This section contains Bob's Software's commercial distribution policy. The same information appears in the file VENDOR.DOC.

Shareware distributors and disk vendors are permitted to redistribute this software subject to the conditions found in the program's license agreement.  It is requested that Shareware distributors and disk vendors send a copy of the first catalog, print or electronic, that this program is listed in to Bob's Software.  It is also requested that Shareware distributors and disk vendors inform Bob's Software that they are distributing this program so that they can receive other products and program updates.

Rackware vendors are required to get written permission to distribute this program.

Shareware distributors and disk vendors should stress the Shareware concept.

The VENDINFO.DIZ file, which should be contained in the original archive, is hereby incorporated by reference.  Any distribution satisfying all the distribution requirements expressed in that data record is hereby authorized.

This policy may change at any time.

Please contact Bob's Software if you have any questions.


 ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT

This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professional (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you.  If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.  The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.  Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI USA 49442-9427, Fax 616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.


 TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you ever have a question about the installation or operation of DiskSpace, support is available by phone, mail, and email.


OTHER PROGRAMS FROM BOB'S SOFTWARE

Bob's CD Player

BOING!

Bob's POV-Ray Front End

DiskInsert

Mouse Cursor Editor

PSPrint

PC-Piano

CHKM (Check Mouse)

PCX2TPI

Program Availability

Programming Services

Contacting Bob's Software


BOB'S CD PLAYER

Current version: 2.1

Archive name: BCDP21.ZIP

Registration Fee: $10.00

Bob's CD Player (BCDP) is a program for the Windows [image] operating system that will enable you to control your computer's CD-ROM drive when playing audio compact discs.  BCDP provides familiar tape deck style controls for your CD-ROM drive.  BCDP's window is small and unobtrusive, with the look of an audio component from your stereo.  This program takes full advantage of the Windows [image] interface, allowing you access to its features with a pointing device or the keyboard.  The program includes online help.   BCDP has the following features:

     repeat play

     shuffle/random play

     easy track selection

     auto play


BOING!

Current Version: 1.1

Archive/BBS file name: BOING1.(ZIP,ARC,LHA...)

Registration Fee: $5.00

BOING! is a program for the Microsoft® Windows [image] operating system that will allow you to play sound files (WAVE format) with the click of a mouse button.  The neat thing about BOING! is that it sits as an icon on your desk top, or on top of other windows, and when you click on it with your right button the sound file that you indicated will play.  And since you click it with the right button, the application that you have active does not become inactive.  You can run multiple copies of BOING! so you can have lots of sounds just a click away.  Be just like those wacky morning radio DJs with crazy sounds livening up your conversations.  If you have a sound card, or even just the pc-speaker driver, you'll love BOING!.


BOB'S POV-RAY FRONT END

Current Version: 1.0

Archive/BBS file name: BPFE10.(ZIP,ARC,LHA...)

Registration Fee: FREEWARE ($0)

Bob's POVRay Front End, BPOVFE, provides a Windows point and click interface for specifying command line options for the Persistence of Vision Raytracer, POVRay.  This program is freeware.  Requires Windows and POVRay.


DISKINSERT

Current version: 0.3

Archive name: DI03.ZIP

Registration Fee: $5.00

DiskInsert v.0.3, DiskInsert will print the directory of a diskette, using a PostScript printer, so that it can be placed in the sleeve with the disk.  Requires a PostScript printer and EGA compatible graphics.  A mouse is supported, but not required.


MOUSE CURSOR EDITOR

Current version: MCEDIT10. (MCED10.ZIP on CompuServe)

Archive name: MCED11.ZIP

Registration Fee: $5.00

Mouse Cursor EDITor is a programming tool that will enable developers to graphically create mouse cursors.  If you have ever manually coded the screen and cursor masks for a mouse cursor you will appreciate this program.  Mouse Cursor EDITor will work with all languages.  Requires a mouse and EGA compatible graphics.  Includes a demo with source and a TP5 mouse unit.


PSPRINT

Current version: 2.4

Archive name: PSP24.ZIP

Registration Fee: $5.00

PSPrint will print a text file to a PostScript printer from the DOS command line.  Each page is printed with a header containing the file name, the date printed, page number and the total number of pages.  Allows font choice and will print up to 220 lines per page.  Requires a PostScript printer.


PC-PIANO

Current version: 1.1

Archive name: PC-PIANO.ZIP

Registration Fee: none

PCPIANO Version 1.1 is a  fun little program to play simple tunes on you computer.


CHKM

Current version: 1.1

Archive name: CHKM11.ZIP

Registration Fee: none

CHKM (Check Mouse) Version: 1.1 CHKM, is a small, free utility that checks the status of the mouse driver and mouse.  The program will tell you if a mouse driver is installed, the mouse driver version, the mouse type, the IRQ used by the mouse, and the number of buttons.


PCX2TPI

Current version: 2.0

Archive name: PCXTPI.ZIP

Registration Fee: $5.00

PCX2TPI is a programmers tool to convert 16-color PCX images into a format that can be linked into a Turbo Pascal program and displayed with the PutImage() procedure.  Includes an example program with source code.  Requires Turbo Pascal and BINOBJ.EXE.


PROGRAM AVAILABILITY

Programs from Bob's Software are available from the following sources:

Directly from Bob's Software

All of the programs listed in this on-line document are available directly from Bob's Software.  You may order registered versions of any of the software listed, or you may order a disk containing the Shareware (non-registered) versions of all of the programs for just $5.00.  To make it easy, just print and use the convenient order form included in this file.

Online Services

CompuServe

America Online

Channel 1 - (617) 354-3230

Exec PC - (414) 789-4214

Windows OnLine - (510) 736-8343

Waldo's Magic Inc - (301) 929-1722	Established in May, 1991 Running rOverboard 2.0, 20 message areas, and over 350 meg of files of all types, leaning toward games, sound, and Windows apps.  Mike Focke's DC BBS listing available monthly.  Help with parts and systems availible.  File requests will be searched on off-line CD.  New members welcome at 1200, 2400, or 9600 baud.

Programmer's Corner - (301) 621-3424

...and many more BBSs all over North America

Shareware Disk Vendors

EMS Professional Shareware Libraries

4505 Buckhurst Ct.

Olney, MD 20832

(301) 924-3594

JCSM Shareware Collection CD

JCS Marketing Inc.

P.O. Box 1216

Lakeview, MN 55044

(612) 469-5898

...and many more!

If you are a Disk Vendor or a BBS operator and would like to distribute programs from Bob's Software, and perhaps be listed here,  please contact me.


Order Form
BOB'S SOFTWARE ORDER FORM (DSW 0.52 6-1-94)

   NAME: ____________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________

   CITY: _______________________STATE:______ZIP:_____________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_______________________________________________

PREFERRED DISK SIZE:     [] 3.5          [] 5.25

_____________________________________________________________

REGISTERED VERSIONS:

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PRICE	PROGRAM NAME	QUANTITY	$AMOUNT

$10	BOB'S CD PLAYER	________	_______

$6	DISKSPACE	________	_______

$5	BOING!	________	_______

$5	DISKINSERT	________	_______

$5	PSPRINT	________	_______

$5	MOUSE CURSOR EDITOR	________	_______

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SHAREWARE DISK - THIS DISK CONTAINS UNREGISTERED VERSIONS OF

ALL OF BOB'S SOFTWARE'S CURRENT RELEASES.

$5	SHAREWARE DISK	________	_______

-------------------------------------------------------------

SUB-TOTAL	_______

SHIPPING AND HANDLING

FOR SHIPMENTS IN THE US ADD $1,

FOR CANADA AND MEXICO ADD $2,

AND FOR OVERSEAS PLEASE ADD $3	_______

TOTAL ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> ---> --->	_______

_____________________________________________________________

PLEASE SEND THIS FORM AND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, PAYABLE TO BOB HAYES, IN US DOLLARS, DRAWN ON A US BANK, OR AN INTERNATIONAL POSTAL MONEY ORDER THAT CAN BE CASHED AT A US POST OFFICE, FOR THE AMOUNT INDICATED AS THE TOTAL TO:

BOB HAYES

BOB'S SOFTWARE

10104 BLUE TEE TERRACE

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

THANK YOU.


CONTACTING BOB'S SOFTWARE

If you have any problems installing or using DiskSpace, help is availible.  I would like to hear from you, your comments and suggestions are important to me.  If you need to contact me, please send all correspondence to:

Bob Hayes

Bob's Software

10104 Blue Tee Terrace

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Or you can also reach me on CompuServe @ 71224,3202 or on America Online, screen name: Bob Hayes1.  E-mail is the best way to get a hold of me.

If you need to call me, please call in the evenings (7 to 10pm Eastern), (301) 990-6324.


PROGRAMMING SERVICES

Shareware registrations don't pay the mortgage, but they are making the payments on a 486.  Thank you to everyone that has registered.

I am available on a contract basis to provide custom programming services.  Services include:

Windows [image] - Based Applications

DOS Applications (text and/or graphic)

PostScript Programming

Demos

Animations

On-line Documents

If there is a task that you do over and over again, and you think that there has to be a better way, maybe there is, maybe you need some custom software.  Contact me and we can talk about developing a better way.  It probably costs less than you think.