Wordperfect macro to search BBS file lists for a text string,
append it to Windows Clipboard, and then arrange list for easy
reading.

File list 

extract.wcm  This macro does the complete job of searching 
             and arranging the file list.

clip.wcm     This macro will search and paste the files found into a
             new document. As you will see the list still has to be arranged. 

shuffle.wca  This macro takes the new list and unscrambles it and arranges 
             the file list in nice neat rows.            

clean.wcm    This macro cleans up the finished file list of unneeded codes.             

You must use Clip.wcm, Shuffle.wcm, and Clean.wcm in that order to accomplish
what extract.wcm does in one shot. I included them so you can see what each 
step is in the process.

I found the BBS file lists are not grouped by catagories. I
therefore found it necessary to write a macro to search out each
instance of a text string and create a document containing a new
file list of that text string.

How it works:

Let's say a BBSer wants to find all the Truetype font files in a
large file list. With this macro, the user is prompted to enter
the text string such as "truetype" or just "true". Press enter
and then sit back and let the macro find ALL the truetype files
that are scattered around the file list, and arrange them for
you. All the user has to do is save the new file to the filename
of choice.


What you can do to make it work properly:

1. Make sure that each filename and description is on the same
line. If it wraps to the next line the macro will produce a
jumbled mess. This can be done by setting the font and/or the
margins so everything lines up. I would suggest using the NEW
COURIER truetype font supplied with WINDOWS 3.1, and a 10 point
font size. Also set the margins to the smallest Wordperfect will
allow. That way it will be sure to fit on one line.

Remember this macro will only run in Wordperfect for Windows
using truetype fonts. If you want to run it inWindows 3.0 you
must edit the macro and select a font available to Wordperfect.


I hope this helps you navigate the filelists faster. It should
save online time by saving you the extra time of doing an online
search. This way yoiu can decide which files to download before
going on line.

Thank you

Bruce Van Buskirk
4001 E. 23rd 
Sioux Falls SD 57103

Phone (605)334-9573
Fax (605)334-5064