TTLEXEC ST Programmer's Manual TTLEXEC NAME ttlexec - execute hard disk backup SYNOPSIS ttlexec [-acdfins] path [...path] DESCRIPTION ttlexec does disk backup to floppies by reading the specified path name(s) and writing either all files, or all unarchived files. It uses a RAMDISK to create an in-memory image of the floppy to write, then does a track-by-track copy of the RAMdisk image. The only RAMdisks useable are TRAMDSS.PRG for single sided diskettes, and TRAMDDS.PRG for double sided floppies. Before executing ttlexec, disk drive M: must be inactive, and most of the system memory must be available. -a Inhibit setting the ARCHIVE bit on files as they are copied. Normally the ARCHIVE bit is set as the files are backed up. -c # Write # copies of each disk. Normally, only one copy of each diskette is written. -d Hold screen after completion. Normally used only when invoked from the desktop. -f Format floppies before writing. Normally floppies are assumed to be formatted and ready for writing. They need not be erased since ttlexec will over-write any existing data on the disks. -i Incremental backup. Copy only the files with the ARCHIVE bit reset. Normally, all files are copied. -n # number the output disks starting with #. Normally output disks are numbered beginning with 1. -o only files are to be copied. All files in the named path are backed up (unless -i is specified), but folders within the named path are not backed up. -s single sided output disks. Normally output is prepared for double sided disks. TRAMDSS.PRG must be in the current directory when using -s, or TRAMDDS.PRG when using double sided disks. BUGS GEMdos has a significant problem when over 40 folders are accessed between system resets. Avoid this by backing up specific path names to control the number of folders read and written between resets. AUTHOR George R. Woodside PPN 76537,1342 5219 San Feliciano Drive Woodland Hills, Ca. 91364 Printed 01/09/87 1