                                  BlitzCopy
                                 Version 2.0
                                                 
                                                 
                        A Diskette Duplication Program
                                               
                                    from
                                                 
                              Oliver Siebenhaar
                                      &
                                  Udo Steger
                                  BlitzWare
                                                 
                                English Version:
                                                 
                                 Kirk L. Roybal
                                 KLR PC Service
                                                 
                                 User's Handbook
User's Handbook for BlitzCopy 2.0
1st English Revision, August 1994.

Copyright 1994 Oliver Siebenhaar / Udo Steger
English Text Copyright 1994 Kirk L. Roybal

This Handbook and the described program are copyrighted works of the named
Authors.  No parts of this publication or accompanying program may be
distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, 
translated into any human or computer language, or disclosed to third parties 
without the express written consent of the respective Author or Authors.

Please support the Shareware concept of Fairness.

Warning!
This Program has been tested under strenuous circumstances and to the best of
our knowledge contains no data-damaging errors.  However, as with any program
that works intimately with your hardware, we cannot guarantee that this 
program will behave as expected.  We will therefore accept no responsibility 
of any kind beyond the purchase price of the program.  You are, in essence, 
using this program at your own risk.

Any named Programs or Trademarks in this Handbook are possessions of their
respective copyright holders, and are herewith acknowledged.
Technical Advice:

     This instruction manual is a text file.  You can open, edit, and/or view
it with any ASCII editor that runs under DOS.

     For readability, this file is divided into topics given a topic heading
and a number.  You may use this header or number to search for the desired
topic within the body of text.

     Ideally, you should print this Table of Contents out and then search
through the document for topics of interest.  However, it would be a good 
idea to read this document at least once in its entirety for assurance.

     Should you want to read the topic "Abnormal DOS Formats" for example, 
you could search for the Title, or for the number "II.F."  The search for 
text is discouraged, as certain terms are used extremely redundantly. It is 
very possible that your search could take minutes.

     In the following explanations, it is assumed that you are using an
unmodified BlitzCopy program, including the unmodified BLITZCPY.INI and 
BLITZCPY.LNG files.  Should you find that your copy has been tainted by a 
thoughtless shareware user, you may take the following steps:   
(no guarantee, and no nutritional value)

     1.   Curse the miscreant.
     2.   Take a good walk in the cold air.
     3.   Take a ride in the woods on your bike. There you will fall off the
          bike, scraping your knees, ruining your pants, and destroying your
          expensive Japanese gears.  On the way home you can meditate
          on whatever it was that made you so mad.
          (This method has helped us at least once.)

     Alternatively, you could summon a lesser demon on the offender.  Take 
the following steps . . . 

     1.   Lay on your back on the ground.
     2.   Take the shareware diskette in your LEFT hand.
     3.   Made sure that the write-protection is OFF.
     4.   Toss the diskette nine (9) times in the air and yell the magic
          formula 'Humm-Bumm-Bulla'.
     5.   Leave the evildoer to his fate.
     6.   Go back to the computer and try to find out what that $@#^$ button
          does.

     If you have already been in the throes of this tantrum:  Don't worry. 
We'll come visit you and bring cookies and lots of colored diskettes, which 
we can throw at the attendants together.

     Since we have followed the optical order of the buttons in this manual,
from top to bottom, it shouldn't really be a problem to restore the defaults
and find yourself.  And if that still doesn't help, the correct .LNG file is
certainly included in the registered version . . . 
Table of Contents


Forward: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12


I.Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

II. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
     II.A. Before you start the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
     II.B.  Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
          II.B.1  Bare Minimum Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
          II.B.2  The Recommended System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
          II.B.3  Help for less-than-optimal systems . . . . . . . . . . .16
          II.B.4  Problem Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
               II.B.4.a  General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
               II.B.4.b  Incompatible Devices and Software . . . . . . . .19
                    II.B.4.b.(1)  Mouse Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
                    II.B.4.b.(2)  2.88 MB Disk Drives. . . . . . . . . . .20
                    II.B.4.b.(3)  Microchannel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
                    II.B.4.b.(4)  Graphic cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
               II.B.4.c  Abnormally formatted diskettes. . . . . . . . . .22
          II.B.5  Configuring your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
     II.C  Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
          II.C.1  The Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
               II.C.1.a  Installation by "Hand". . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
               II.C.1.b  The Installation Program. . . . . . . . . . . . .27
          II.C.2  Defective Diskettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
     II.D  Installation under Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
     II.E  Virus Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
     II.F  Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32


     III   Starting the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
     III.A  Executing the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
     III.B  Command Line Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34


     IV.  General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
     IV.A  Mouse Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
     IV.B  Keyboard Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

V.  The Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
     V.A  The Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
          V.A.1  "Start" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
          V.A.2  "End" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
          V.A.3  "Format". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
          V.A.4  "Directory" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
          V.A.5  "DOS Shell" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
          V.A.6  "Defaults". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
          V.A.7  "Info". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
     V.B.  The Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
          V.B.2  Choice of Source Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
          V.B.3  Choice of Target Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
          V.B.4  Choice of Target Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
     V.C  Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
          V.C.1  Multiple Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
          V.C.2  Multiple Targets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
          V.C.3  Copy Data Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
          V.C.4  Diskette Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
          V.C.5  Adjust Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
          V.C.6  Buffer File Comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
          V.C.7  Run Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
          V.C.8  Overwrite Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
          V.C.9  Format Always . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
          V.C.10  Sector Optimization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
          V.C.11  Verify Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

VI.  The Format Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
     VI.A  Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
          VI.A.1  Choice of Format Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
          VI.A.2  Choice of Formatting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
          VI.A.3  Choice of Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
          VI.A.4  Choice of Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
     VI.B  Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
          VI.B.1  Multiple Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
          VI.B.2  Diskette Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
          VI.B.3  Start Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
          VI.B.4  Overwrite Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
          VI.B.5  Sector Optimization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
          VI.B.6  Verify Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
          VI.B.7  Modify Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
          VI.B.8  Automatic Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
     VI.C  Text Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
          VI.C.1  Diskette Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
          VI.C.2  Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

VII.  The Directory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
     VII.A  Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
     VII.B  Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
     VII.C  Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
     VII.D  Sorting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
     VII.E  Buffer File Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
     VII.F  Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
          VII.F.1  Delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
          VII.F.2  Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
          VII.F.3  Target. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
          VII.F.4  Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
          VII.F.5  Configurable Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
          VII.F.6  Configuring the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
     VII.G  Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

VIII.  The Defaults Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

IX.  Closing Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

X.  The Authors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
     A.  Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Forward:


Dear User,

     You are now testing the fastest copying program on the market for DOS
computers.  This does not mean however, that we have quit researching or
developing this Program.  We are definitely interested in your ideas and
comments, even when they appear "details" to you.
     
     The importance of this response from our users is visible if you compare
the version 1.5 with the present version.  Almost all these changes have come
about from suggestions from our users.
     
     And your response is the only way that BlitzCopy can be the program that
is specially built for your needs.  In our eyes this is one of the greatest
advantages of the Shareware concept in contrast to Commercial software.  
Also: No single person or team can be so creative as the Shareware users that 
test this program daily under all possible circumstances.  For you, we are 
thankful.

Efeld,                       Kirk L. Roybal
September 20th, 1994          Oliver Siebenhaar
                              Udo Steger
I.Registration

          A list of addresses appears at the end of this document  where the
     Registered version is available. Please fill out the registration form
     that was included on the diskette as REGISTER.TXT and mail it to any one
     of the given addresses.

           Only when we have received this card will we offer support, error
     correction, or new version updates. If we do not have your address, we
     cannot inform you of an update.

          We save this information in our customer database. The information 
     is confidential, and will not be sold to any third party. It will be 
     used only for our own internal purposes.

II. Installation

     II.A. Before you start the program

          In the descriptions it will be assumed that you are using the
     unchanged English version of BLITZCPY.LNG and BLITZCPY.INI as they were
     distributed.  You should not change the texts until you are sure you 
     know how to operate the program.

          To avoid input mistakes you should read this documentation 
     thoroughly, thoughtfully and carefully.  You can very easily render a 
     diskette useless with this program, so check carefully that:
     
     - you are writing to empty disks or,
     - you are writing to disks that contain nothing important
     - you have write-protected the source diskette(s).
     
     - You are not infringing the rights of anyone!
  
          This program has been tested to the best of our ability and 
     resources. However, we cannot offer any help or assume any 
     responsibility for incidental damages that occur.  Especially damages 
     occurring from unauthorized use.  You are using this program at your 
     own risk.

  II.B.  Your System

       II.B.1  Bare Minimum Requirements

            This program requires a system with an 80286 processor, 512KB 
       RAM, and a VGA card.  For systems with less than 2 MB memory, this 
       program also requires a hard disk drive.

       II.B.2  The Recommended System

            The optimal system is never fast enough, although  BlitzCopy can
       run optimally already with a 80386(SX) processor or better and, if no
       2.88 MB drive is present, about 1.6 MB free XMS.  A fast 16 bit VGA
       card is also recommendable.

       The ground rules are:

       - The more XMS, the better
       - The faster the CPU, the better
       - The faster the hard disk, the better
       - The faster the graphics card, the better.

            The maximum speed can only be reached with plenty of XMS. The
       disadvantage of not having enough memory is that the speed gains
       accomplished by our fast reading routine are wasted by excessive
       reading and writing to the relatively slow hard disk.

            One further rule of thumb:  He who can work with MS Windows
       relatively comfortably should also be able to use this program. 
       Anyway, BlitzCopy will only write to the hard disk when absolutely
       necessary.

       II.B.3  Help for less-than-optimal systems

            For those of you who are not interested in installing more 
       memory, there are a few actions that can be taken to improve the speed 
       of BlitzCopy.

       Create a bootable diskette containing only the mouse driver and the
       Memory manager of your choice, along with BlitzCopy.  Start your
       computer using this disk, and see if it does better.  How to create a
       bootable diskette should be described in your DOS Handbook.
       If the program must use the hard disk, and you have two or more
       physical hard drives, set the environment variable TEMP to the fastest
       drive.

       Example:  You have two drives configured as C: and D:.  If the C:
                 drive is the fastest, the environment variable in your
                 autoexec.bat should look like this:

                 SET TEMP=C:\

            You may want to create a special directory for temporary files,
       i.e., TEMP.  In the above example, the line would then read:

                 SET TEMP=C:\TEMP

            If you notice that the program is forced to write to the hard
       drive because of memory needs, you might want to defragment your disk
       before you begin copying.

       II.B.4  Problem Sources

            II.B.4.a  General

                 The use of a software cache with write ahead on while using
            BlitzCopy is strongly discouraged and done at your own risk. 
            BlitzCopy can use the memory more effectively anyway.

                 We recommend in any case that buffering be turned off for 
            the diskettes. Caching controllers are not usually a problem, as 
            they tend to cache only the hard disk drive.

                 Modern cache programs usually only allow for write caching
            when explicitly directed to do so on the command line. You 
            should usually have no problems with the default settings.

                 There are no known problems when using such hard disk
            compression software as Stacker, Doublespace, or the like. They
            do however, affect the speed of the program when writing to the
            hard disk.

                 It is also not recommendable to run a Terminate and Stay
            Resident program (TSR) while using BlitzCopy that excessively 
            reads or writes to the hard disk. The graphics should present no 
            problem, however.

                 You should also avoid deleting the temporary file that
            BlitzCopy is working with.

                 There is a problem with data monitor type programs such as
            DATAMON, DPROTECT, and DELWATCH.  These programs prevent 
            BlitzCopy from deleting it's own temporary files, and the drive 
            becomes more and more fragmented as you copy more diskettes. The 
            simplest solution to this problem is to turn the monitoring 
            program off in a batch file before starting BlitzCopy, and turn 
            it back on when you are finished.

                 You don't have to follow this procedure, but you will cause
            your drive to become extremely fragmented, and should perform 
            very regular maintenance.

            II.B.4.b  Incompatible Devices and Software

                 The following section lists the typical problems that appear
            with certain Hard- and Software configurations.  If you are 
            having problems, you should check to see if it resembles the 
            problems described here.

                 II.B.4.b.(1)  Mouse Drivers

                      Countless users in the past have complained about mouse
                 problems. The graphics are screwed up, the mouse pointer
                 leaves "tracks," doesn't move right, etc. . . .      
                 You would almost think that the mouse is to the programmer 
                 as certain famous rats were to a certain city in a certain 
                 old myth.

                      The general solution is to deactivate the mouse driver
                 and try BlitzCopy without it. If it works, you should try to
                 find a newer mouse driver.

                      Most mice today are Microsoft compatible and function
                 without any problems. The drivers from other larger
                 producers like Logitech also present no difficulties.

                      Many mouse problems come from an inability to work in
                 640*480 mode that BlitzCopy uses.  It is even possible that
                 BlitzCopy causes a "staticy" screen at program start, even 
                 if MS Windows does not when using it's own internal VGA 
                 drivers.

                      New mouse drivers can be obtained from retailers or 
                 from BBS systems and networks like CompuServe. Many 
                 manufacturers have a BBS where you can get the latest 
                 version of their mouse driver.

                 II.B.4.b.(2)  2.88 MB Disk Drives

                      Yet another problem has been reported with diskette
                 drives with a capacity of 2.88 MB, or so-called ED 
                 diskettes.

                      Today, only few systems exist which support these 
                 drives at the BIOS level.  Even when they do, a special 
                 controller is required which achieves a data throughput of 
                 1Mb/s. The standard so far is 500Kb/s, thus, most systems 
                 need a controller which has it's own BIOS.
                      
                      Because of this requirement, controller cards meeting 
                 the speed requirements are beginning to appear on the
                 market. Unfortunately, these cards are still very 
                 unstandardized. We have therefore taken the initiative by
                 selecting the LONGSHINE controller with it's own BIOS.  
                 Using this controller we have experienced no problems. 
                 Anyway, all this is to say that we know BlitzCopy will work
                 with 2.88 MB diskettes, but there may be certain
                 constellations of equipment that present problems, and it is
                 not possible to test the program with all possible
                 configurations. If you are experiencing these problems,
                 please call us.

                      There is also a problem with 2.88 MB drives. Diskettes
                 formatted with these drives to the standard 1.44 or 720
                 formats cannot be read reliably by normal drives. We stress
                 that this is a drive problem related to hardware. There is
                 nothing that we can do about it.

                      If you are using a 2.88MB disk drive we recommend that
                 you also have a normal 1.44MB diskette drive attached. You
                 can attach up to four drives on most modern controllers with
                 a BIOS, however, BlitzCopy will only support Unit#0 
                 (drive A:) and Unit#1 (drive B:).

                 II.B.4.b.(3)  Microchannel-systems

                      BlitzCopy does not support Systems using the 
                 Microchannel-bus architecture devices. If you have purchased 
                 our product and cannot use it otherwise, please call us.

                 II.B.4.b.(4)  Graphic cards

                      There also is another source of headaches for us in
                 TRIDENT graphic cards.  We have had many reports that these
                 controllers cause problems with graphics, but have not been
                 able to reproduce the errors described. We are definitely
                 not ignoring the problem, though. Please contact us if you
                 are experiencing difficulties.

                      In case of doubt, please try the program with another
                 computer or graphic card.

                 II.B.4.b.(5)  Other headaches

                      Many problems can be traced back to software drivers.  
                 If you are unsure of BlitzCopy's performance, you should 
                 start your computer with a diskette and replace your drivers 
                 one at a time until you find the culprit.

                      There are also a few problems with MS Windows when
                 running as a full-screen application.  Please see the 
                 section "Installation under Windows" later in this manual.

            II.B.4.c  Abnormally formatted diskettes

                 Abnormally formatted diskettes are those disks formatted 
            with a special program designed to increase their capacity. Known
            felons are the programs FDFORMAT and TFORMAT.  These disks are no
            longer DOS compatible.  DOS uses special programs to read these
            diskettes like HDREAD and FDREAD. However, BlitzCopy does not 
            require the use of such programs.

                 Raising the capacity is normally achieved by formatting the
            diskette with more sectors and/or tracks than is normally allowed
            by DOS.  One 3.5 HD Diskette is formatted by DOS with 80 tracks
            and 18 sectors, which yield (using two sides and 512 bytes /
            sector) 80*18*2*512=1474560 bytes=1440KB.  Formatting the same
            diskette with 84 tracks and 21 sectors (assuming your drive and
            diskette don't revolt) 84*21*2*512=1806336 bytes =1764KB.

                 Generally we do not recommend this trick because the failure
            rate of diskettes is extremely high.  Even when using high 
            quality diskettes you should not put very important information 
            on these things. Please note that in extreme circumstances you 
            may also damage your disk drive.

                 There are no such programs included in BlitzCopy. You may
            find these programs though at any PD or Shareware retailer.

                 BlitzCopy will read these diskettes and dutifully write to
            the same, but we have no intention of including this questionable
            feature in the formatting section of BlitzCopy.

                 While copying, you may still use the Sector Optimization
            option. However, the process will be slowed a little.

                 BlitzCopy will also refuse to format to a higher sector 
            count even if the data from the source disk will not fit on a 
            normally formatted DOS disk.

       II.B.5  Configuring your System

            The following section clarifies the actions to be taken to
       maximize the speed of your system.

            It is recommendable to insert a line in your autoexec.bat
       to set the environment variable TEMP. This variable points to a
       drive or directory where temporary files can be created and deleted.

            Temporary files contain data needed only for a limited time, and
       are deleted as the program no longer needs them. You should use the
       fastest drive available for such files, with least attention to free
       data space.

            Example:

            SET TEMP=C:\DOS\TEMP

                 This sets the variable TEMP to a subdirectory on the C: 
            drive under DOS. How to create directories and define variables 
            is described in your DOS handbook.

            BlitzCopy uses a temporary file only when there is not enough XMS
       memory available. This temporary file is not to be confused with the
       buffer files that BlitzCopy creates. The temporary file is always
       deleted as the program exits.

            If you are using a ramdisk that does not leave very much free 
       XMS, or less XMS than area on the ramdisk, set the TEMP variable to 
       use the ramdisk.

            TEMP was previously called TMP. If you have defined this
       variable, BlitzCopy will use it. If you have defined both variables,
       BlitzCopy prefers to use TEMP over TMP.

            A further optimization to undertake is to set the DMA buffer for
       data transfer. This is done by setting a parameter in your config.sys
       line for the memory manager. You should do this especially if you are
       using a 2.88 MB drive. This is explained more fully in your handbook
       for your memory manager.

            Examples:
            Device=c:\dos\emm386.exe d=64
            Device=c:\qemm\qemm386.sys DMA=64

            Further information about memory managers and autoexec.bat and
       config.sys is contained in your DOS handbook.

  II.C  Installation Procedure

       II.C.1  The Installation

            The installation can be accomplished by "hand" or with the help 
       of the Install program.

            II.C.1.a  Installation by "Hand"

                 If you do not want to use the installation program, you may
            copy the files directly into a directory of your choice using the
            XCOPY command or File Manager contained in your DOS.

            The required files are:

            BLITZCPY.EXE   The program itself
            BLITZCPY.DAT   The Graphic files
            BLITZCPY.LNG   The program text
            BLITZCPY.INI   The default settings

                 The rest of the files are optional in the registered 
            version, but required in the shareware version.

            Warning:  Later versions of this program may change filenames
                      slightly. Please do not mix the shareware versions and 
                      registered versions in one directory. The program may 
                      not function correctly.

            II.C.1.b  The Installation Program

                 The registered version includes an installation program
            which is further described in the full length handbook.

       II.C.2  Defective Diskettes

            It cannot be completely ruled out that the diskette that you
       receive is defective. It is also possible that your handbook be
       destroyed or damaged. We are, of course, overjoyed to send you a new
       diskette or handbook, provided you can at least tell us what your
       serial number was. You don't even have to send us the old diskette. 
       We don't need it either. We hope to save you a little postage, and
       at the same time a fax or a call is a lot faster than a letter.

  II.D  Installation under Windows

       You may only start BlitzCopy under Windows as a DOS application.
  You should also use a maximized window to improve speed and performance.

       There are no known problems with using Windows, but there are a few 
  disadvantages. You will definitely notice a speed difference with slow
  Graphic controllers and the drive may even "stutter."

       If you absolutely cannot do without Windows, you should set up a PIF
  file including the following settings:

            Execution should be set to "exclusive"

            Provide enough XMS memory

       



       Please be sure that:

            The available DOS and XMS memory is "locked."  That is, it should
            be in normal memory, not on the hard disk as virtual memory.

            That all of the boxes in the middle are crossed for "Monitor
            Ports."

       It is possible that you do not have enough XMS memory available that
  BlitzCopy needs. On many systems with only 4MB RAM this is often the
  case. In these cases it is normally better not to use XMS at all, which
  is done by putting a zero in the XMS box. BlitzCopy will then buffer to
  the hard disk itself, which is faster than using Windows virtual memory.

       It is possible that your picture color be slightly distorted after the
  first diskette is copied. We surmise that the problem is with Windows
  and/or the graphics card, not with BlitzCopy. Other programs also suffer
  from this malady. To correct it, you may press the DOS Shell button, type
  in EXIT, and the color should be corrected.
 
  II.E  Virus Problems

       When the copying begins the question arises whether the system can be
  "infected" by the copying process. The simple answer is 'No'. Viruses
  are only active when their program code is run or executed.

       If you have a "clean" system to begin with, there isn't really
  anything that can happen. You can even copy an "infected" diskette
  without harm to your own system. The code will only be duplicated, not
  executed.

       If you are using a memory resident Virus protection system, you may
  have to disable a few features that interfere with the copying process. 
  Some of these include bootblock write warnings, diskette write warnings,
  formatting warnings, or hard disk access warnings. All of the above must
  be turned off for BlitzCopy to function.

       Most of these programs attempt to give these warnings in a text mode. 
  Since BlitzCopy runs in VGA mode, sometimes you may only hear a peep and
  not even know why.

  EXAMPLE:

       By VSAFE the third option "General Overwrite Warning" should be turned
       off in a batch file before BlitzCopy is run, and activated again when
       finished.
       
       @ECHO OFF
       C:\DOS\VSAFE /3- /7-
       C:\BLITZCPY\BLITZCPY.EXE
       C:\DOS\VSAFE /3+ /7+

       This batch file turns the options off, and then on as described. 
  Further information is to be found in your DOS Handbook.

       Virus protection that is installed in the BIOS protecting writes to
  the boot block of the hard disk should present no problem, as BlitzCopy
  does not write to the boot block of the hard disk. 

       You should also avoid having more than one memory resident Virus
  detection program running.

       In any event, if your Virus program tells you there is a virus on the
  boot block of the diskette, it is not the fault of BlitzCopy.

  II.F  Troubleshooting

       If you have read this entire passage and still do not know what to do,
  please call us on our hotline. The telephone number is on the back of
  that book.

       We have a requirement though. Please have your System information
  (type, manufacturer, BIOS, unusual hardware, autoexec.bat, config.sys,
  etc.) ready.  For problems with graphics we require information on Graphic
  adapters, chipsets, VGABios versions, mousedrivers, etc.

       Most of this information is easily obtained using MSD. It is
  contained in DOS after version 6.0 and in Windows after 3.1. We can also
  use information gathered by SysInfo or Manifest that are a part of other
  packages.

III   Starting the Program

  III.A  Executing the Program

       The program is started by typing in BLITZCPY and pressing ENTER. If
  the directory that BlitzCopy is installed in doesn't exist in the PATH
  environment variable, you must enter an explicit path, or first change to
  that directory.

       Ideally, you would write a batch file to do this. We do not recommend
  that you put BlitzCopy in the PATH variable as it simply extends the file
  access time for DOS programs.

  III.B  Command Line Parameters

       As a rule, you should not need any command line parameters. Most of
  the important settings are included in the .INI files. Some command line
  parameters are supported however to allow you to use multiple
  configurations. Here are the recognized commands:

       /I=[drive:]filename

       This parameter will load the specified .INI file rather than the one
  that happens to reside in the default directory. This filename will also
  appear in the "Defaults" window as the default setting.

       EXAMPLE:

       By starting the program with the command line BlitzCpy
  /I=C:\BLITZCPY\PROFILE\MY.INI the .INI file "MY.INI" would be used instead
  of whatever was in the default directory.

       If this parameter is not set, BlitzCopy will search for the file named
  BLITZCPY.INI in the same directory where it is found itself. You may
  change settings any time using the "Defaults" button.

       The file extension of .INI is not a requirement, but we recommend that
  you keep it as an easy file distinguisher. You must specify an extension
  though as you enter this parameter.

       Use of more than one .INI file is logical when using menu shells. It
  would be useful to have one setup for copying diskettes, another for
  formatting, creating buffer files, etc. . . .    

       /L=[drive]filename

       This parameter sets the specified language file. The text contained
  in the file will then be used to mark the buttons.  The same rules and
  explanations apply as for "/I."

       Further information on this file can be found later in this manual.

       /S+
       Activate Beep

       This is designed to override the setting in the .INI file. Any
  message will now be accompanied by a beep.

       /S-
       Deactivate Beep

       Despite .INI file setting, the speaker will not beep for any reason.

       /AC
       AutoCopy

       Simulates pushing the "Start" button. BlitzCopy simply begins
  copying. For security reasons, a diskette that is already in the drive
  will not be read from or written to until it is changed or verified by
  pressing a key. This function is interesting if you have large quantities
  of diskettes to produce and are using it in combination with a custom .INI
  file specifying a buffer file to copy from.

       The program ends after copying and returns an ERRORLEVEL code that can
  be tested in a batch file. A list of codes is provided later in this
  manual.

       If the .INI file "Multiple Sources" and/or "Multiple Targets" fields
  are activated the program will continue copying until interrupted or an
  error condition occurs. You will immediately land back in DOS and an
  ERROR code will be produced which can be detected in a batch file.

       /AF
       AutoFormat

       This parameter functions exactly like "/AC" except that it starts the
  Format function rather than the copy function. As with "/AC," the
  diskette in the drive will be ignored until changed or verified.

       /+
       High Speed Read and Write

       This parameter overrides the setting in the .INI file for reading and
       writing the diskette(s). BlitzCopy can then read and write the
       diskette(s) somewhat faster. The speed gain is about two seconds for
       a 1.44MB diskette.

       This is not a very reliable function as it seems to work only for
  about 15-20% of the computer types we've seen. Some computers just can't
  handle the speed and end up reading the same tracks twice. You may also
  get many error messages and a few data errors.

       Normally you should only use this parameter to test your drive, and
  then use the .INI setting to make your decision permanent.

       /0
       Normal Speed Read and Write

       This is also designed for testing your system. It overrides the
  settings of the .INI file also. See above.

       /-
       Reduced Speed Read and Write

       This will reduce the speed of reading and writing diskette(s) if you
  think BlitzCopy is too fast for your computer. You may recognize this by 
  the very slow copying compared to other computers, or by data errors on the
  diskettes. The speed loss is not great. This parameter is also designed
  only for testing.

       /?
       Help

       This will cause BlitzCopy to display all of the allowable parameters
  and in the last line the version number. The text of the help is English.

IV.  General Instructions

  IV.A  Mouse Operation

       Operation with a mouse is unthinkable simple. Point at what you want
  and click the left button. No big deal.

  IV.B  Keyboard Operation

       Buttons, switches and options are three groups between which you may
  jump clockwise by using the TAB key (or SHIFT-TAB for counterclockwise). 
  The selected group will be highlighted with a frame. Within the group you
  may make your selections with the arrow keys and the spacebar. The active
  options will be lighted in green. The switches will show a small check
  mark.

       The same applies to the Buttons in the middle of the screen. They may
  be activated with the ENTER key or spacebar, but in contrast to the other
  groups, the active button will only be slightly highlighted.

       Editing of any field is accomplished using the ENTER key to confirm
  any input, BACKSPACE to erase the last character, DEL to erase the
  character in front of the cursor, and HOME/END to move to the front/end 
  of a line. Entering one of these fields does not cause a frame to
  appear as a highlight. Only the cursor will appear.

       The buttons on a message can be navigated also with the cursor keys
  and activated with the spacebar or ENTER key.

       The program can be ended at any time by pressing the ESC key twice. 
  A message asking you to confirm this action will appear only during the
  copy process.

       F1 activates a small window with some important information
  (REGISTER ! REGISTER ! REGISTER !).
V.  The Main Menu

       You can recognize the switches in the upper middle of the main menu.  
  A switch that is set is marked with a green check, one that is not contains 
  a black minus.

  Underneath that you can see a list of buttons.

        On the left and the right, there are groups of options in which the 
  active option is highlighted in green.  The inactive options are grayed 
  out.
  V.A  The Buttons



       Buttons are switches that immediately provoke actions, and are
  therefore very similar to commands.  The current button will be
  highlighted in grey.

       V.A.1  "Start"

            Starts the copying process using the parameters you have 
       selected. Remember to protect the rights of others!

       V.A.2  "End"

            Ends the program. You may also end the program any time by
       pressing ESC twice.

       V.A.3  "Format"

            This begins the formatting process. This function is further
       explained in it's own chapter.

       V.A.4  "Directory"

            With this button you enter the directory subprogram with which 
       you may view directories and much more. This function has also been
       dedicated a chapter of it's own.

       V.A.5  "DOS Shell"

            You have the opportunity to exit BlitzCopy and go back to DOS
       without losing your selections. A part of BlitzCopy remains in memory
       and restores everything when you are finished with your DOS session. 
       Typing EXIT will return you to the program.

            Our thanks to Ralf Brown for his routine SPAWNO, which we used to
       keep memory requirements as small as possible.

       V.A.6  "Defaults"

            The selection of this button allows you to set the files from
       which all default settings are loaded. It has also been dedicated
       it's own chapter later in this manual.

       V.A.7  "Info"

            Shows the serial and version number information, along with the
       credits.

  V.B.  The Options



       Only one selection may be active within any group of options. This
  activated option will be filled with green, while the other nonselected
  options remain dark. The selection of some options can be mutually
  exclusive to other selections. This means that certain options cannot be
  selected at certain times. These nonselectable options are marked light
  grey.

       V.B.1  Choice of Source Type

            In choosing your source drive, you are offered two selections: 
       "DOS-Automatic" and "CP-Backup."

            DOS-Automatic is used for all diskettes that can and will be read
       by DOS. This is usually the default setting. The type of diskette
       will be automatically recognized, even abnormally formatted disks with
       strange sector and track numbers. It makes no difference what
       capacity the disk physically has, as long as the drive will read it.

            When writing to or reading from a diskette, a few pertinent facts
       are shown on screen above and below the pictured disk drive.

            Above the picture is the name of the diskette.  If it is a buffer
       file, the name of the buffer file will appear below it in parentheses. 
       Below the picture is the serial number (if any) of the diskette, and
       the number of sectors and tracks to be read.

            With the option CP-Backup you may copy diskettes created with
       Central Point Software's "CP-Backup." This software is delivered as
       a package with many kinds of tape drives, but can also be individually
       bought. There is a version of this program for DOS and for Windows. 
       Both use the same format for the diskettes.

            The CPS format cannot normally be read by conventional copying
       programs, or is at least very slow. This becomes noticeable very
       quickly.  Often it would be nice to create a quick copy of a set of
       CPS diskettes, but the work of recreating the entire backup hinders
       the effort. Especially with large hard drives and complicated
       directory structures, it can take hours to rummage around and find
       those few files you would like to secure. With the CP-Backup option
       you may now copy these disks as easily as any other DOS diskettes.

       Warning!       Be sure that this function is only used if the
                      diskette is certainly a CPS formatted diskette. CPS
                      can also format and use normal DOS diskettes, which
                      must also further be used as such.

            The settings for the CPS formats are adjusted from within PC-
       Backup at menu point OPTIONS:DISKFORMAT.

            BlitzCopy was tested with diskettes created by the DOS version of
       CP-Backup versions 7.1,8.0,8.0a, 9.0, and  CP-Backup for Windows 2.5. 
       It is not known whether diskettes created with other versions of the
       software can be manipulated, but it is very possible.

       V.B.2  Choice of Source Drive

            You can select which drive should serve as the source of
       information for BlitzCopy. Since the program only supports two
       diskette drives, you may choose between A: and B:. If you do not have
       a drive B:, it will be grayed out and nonselectable.

            With a choice of "buffer file" you inform BlitzCopy that you wish
       to use a file created on the hard disk. The editing functions for
       this field are found in the section "operation with the Keyboard"
       earlier in this manual.

            A buffer file is the complete contents of a diskette compacted
       into a single file and stored on mass media. This makes a convenient
       way to store diskettes on a hard disk or tape streamer. A streamer is
       naturally a lot easier way to store information than a stack of
       floppies.

            The buffer file contains all of the files that are read during its
       creation. It represents an exact duplicate of the diskette, and is
       treated as such.  You could even copy a 720Kb buffer file onto a
       1.44Mb buffer file and thereby convert it to 1.44 Mb. (Which wouldn't
       make much sense, but it is possible.)

            While writing to or reading from a buffer file, the name of the
       diskette will be displayed along with the name of the buffer file.

            The buffer file is compressed. The compression method used is
       RLE, which does not allow maximal compression, but it is fast and
       causes minimal confusion while writing to the hard disk. The buffer
       files are in any case smaller than the actual diskette files.

            A further advantage is that there is still something to be gained
       from using hard disk "doublers". It is actually possible, when a file
       is already optimally compressed, that it requires more space to be
       stored on a compressed disk than an uncompressed disk. This effect is
       avoided by allowing for further compression.

            To select a buffer file as the source, you must enter the 
       complete name and path. How to do this without having to type it in 
       yourself is in the section entitled "Buttons" in the "Directory" 
       Function.

            The buffer files of the previous versions are fully upward
       compatible to the buffer files of this version (2.0). Older versions
       of the program cannot read the buffer files from this version.

            If there is a change in the format of the buffer files, there 
       will also be a utility program to convert them easily into the new 
       format. Archive away!

            By selecting the text input field directly with the mouse, the
       option buffer file will automatically be highlighted.  The default
       buffer file name can be set in the .INI file.  See "Structure of the
       .INI File" in the Appendices.

            You must also enter a number and a wildcard character when 
       copying multiple sources to allow the program to find the files. How 
       to create multiple buffer files is described in "Multiple Sources."

       V.B.3  Choice of Target Type

            As long as Format adjustment is not turned on, the target 
       diskette must have the same format as the source diskette. All other 
       options will be unavailable. When the format adjustment is activated, 
       you may select which format you wish to use. If you have selected 
       CP-Backup, the only allowable choice is "from source."

            Be sure that the capacity of the target diskette is enough to 
       hold the data from the source diskette. If the data does not fit,
       BlitzCopy will print an error message "Format adjustment is not
       possible." A list of other error messages is found in "Errors during
       Copying" later in the manual.

            2.88Mb can only be selected if BlitzCopy detects that such a 
       drive is present and functional. Please note also the problems listed 
       in "2.88 Mb Drives." If you insert a target diskette that is not
       formatted to the proper capacity, BlitzCopy will proceed to format it.

            Should you wish, for example, to copy a 720Kb diskette onto a
       1.44Mb formatted diskette, and set the capacity erroneously to 1.2Mb,
       the diskette will be formatted to 1.2Mb capacity. By correctly
       setting it to 1.4Mb, the diskette will not be reformatted. (The
       switch "Format Always" will override this and do exactly what it says
       -- Format the diskette anyway.)

            The physical capacity of the diskette will not be checked.  That
       means that BlitzCopy will attempt to format a 360Kb diskette to 1.44Mb
       if you tell it to. It is very unlikely that it will succeed, though. 
       You may use this function though to make a 1:1 copy of a 1.4Mb
       diskette onto a 1.2Mb diskette. There do not seem to be any other
       logical applications for this feature outside copying a 720Kb 3.5"
       diskette onto an exotic and seldom-seen 5.25" QD (Quad density)
       diskette.

            Anything else, such as formatting a 3.5" DD diskette to 1.2Mb, is
       not recommendable if you value your data.

            This option is available generally for people who wish to install
       a program from drive A: which is a 5.25" drive, but the diskettes were
       delivered in 3.5" format. Before you do this though, it is advisable
       to read the section on abnormally formatted diskettes, and certainly
       only high quality diskettes should be used.

            Abnormally formatted source diskettes will cause the target
       diskette to be formatted exactly as the source if the format
       adjustment switch is not turned on. Please note that the target
       diskette must withstand such a format. Otherwise, the whole thing
       will be broken off with an error message.

            If an error occurs during copying that cannot be solved by simply
       formatting the diskette, an error will occur and the process will be
       canceled. By today's low diskette prices there is really no excuse
       for using diskettes marked with bad sectors. BlitzCopy will simply
       give an error message and stop the process without marking the sectors
       as bad or bothering to finish the formatting.

            In summary:  The capacity of the source diskette must be smaller
       or equal to the target diskette unless format adjustment is allowed,
       in which case there must be at least enough room on the target for the
       "Net" contents of the source. With "Adjust Format" turned off, the
       target will be formatted to whatever the source is. When "Adjust
       Format" is on, the target will be formatted to whatever you tell it
       to. If for any reason the target diskette cannot hold all of the
       information, an error occurs.  Further information on Format
       Adjustment can be found in a later chapter.

       V.B.4  Choice of Target Drive

            Here you can choose the desired drive or buffer file to be copied
       into. The instructions outlined for the source drive apply here also. 
       If the file or directory does not exist, you will be asked if you want
       to create it.
  V.C  Switches



  Switches are either on (=green check) or off (=black minus). They set up
the way in which certain functions are to be carried out.  Some settings for
these switches are mutually exclusive, and others are meaningless to some
functions. For example, it is irrelevant how "Adjust Format" is set when
copying CP-Backup diskettes.

       V.C.1  Multiple Sources

            With this switch you inform the program that you wish to copy
       several diskettes or buffer files at once. It is logical that when
       you have multiple sources, that you must also have multiple targets,
       so the "Multiple Target" switch will then turn itself on.

            BlitzCopy can now copy to either multiple diskettes, or to a set
       of buffer files that you specify. The diskettes are simply shoved
       into the drive in the proper order, but for buffer files you must
       explicitly state the filenames.

            Since the program now expects to create multiple buffer files, 
       you must enter a valid buffer file name that can be incremented. 
       These files will also end up in the same directory.

            BlitzCopy uses its own set of wildcard characters, one of which 
       is designed to represent a counter incremented as new files are 
       needed. It happens to be the same as the DOS wildcard "?".  A number 
       will replace the wildcard, and continue to increment until all of the 
       files have been created.  The counter normally starts at "1".

            The buffer file name of "DISK????.BUF" will create a file called
       DISK0001.BUF, and then DISK0002.BUF, etc.

            You may also enter a slash "/" at the end of the line and a
       number.  BlitzCopy will then start at that number instead of 1 and
       begin incrementing.  Thus, "DISK????.BUF/36" will create a file
       DISK0036.BUF and then DISK0037.BUF etc.

            BlitzCopy will now continue to copy until you run out of 
       diskettes and/or cancel the process, or until an error occurs. 

       V.C.2  Multiple Targets

            When you turn on this switch by itself, we assume you are trying
       to make several copies of a single diskette or buffer file. When you
       press the switch for multiple sources, we assume you want to make a
       single copy of several diskettes or buffer files.

            Enter the source information as a buffer file or from a diskette,
       which diskette drive you will be copying to. Start the copying
       process. The source will only be read once, and then BlitzCopy will
       begin to duplicate it ferociously until you cancel the operation or
       run out of disks.

       V.C.3  Copy Data Only

            Most diskettes are not used to their full capacity. Sometimes it
       is possible to save much time by reading only the sectors and tracks
       that contain data. The result is smaller buffer files, which also
       require less XMS memory -- a fact not to be understated.

            You should turn this switch off while making backup copies of
       original diskettes, as certain sectors may be intentionally "hidden"
       or some type of simple copy protection  may be in effect. Please note
       though, that BlitzCopy is not meant to be a copy protection removal
       program or designed to copy copyprotected programs. For such needs we 
       recommend COPYIIPC from Central Point Software.

            Any information that the target diskette may contain will not be
       overwritten as long as there is enough room for the new data.

            Diskettes that once contained confidential material should be
       formatted completely for security reasons. Simply overwriting the
       data is sometimes not secure enough.

            If a bad sector is encountered during copying, it will be
       formatted individually. If a second bad sector is found, the entire
       disk will be reformatted.

       V.C.4  Diskette Change

            This feature takes the drudgery out of pressing a key every time
       you change diskettes. These diskette changes will simply be
       automatically recognized and acted upon.

            Disk drives emit a signal when the diskette is changed. This
       signal is only emitted when the light is on and the disk is still
       turning. BlitzCopy is therefore one of the few programs in which you
       may safely remove the diskette (when prompted) while the lamp is still
       lit.

       Warning!  Do not "rip" the diskette out of the drive.  Simply push
                 the eject button and pull it out normally as always, even
                 if you are in a rush. Your computer will thank you for
                 being careful.

            If for any reason you have not changed the diskette within five
       minutes, the drive will turn itself off. This is to prevent a drive
       from burning itself out. However, the next diskette change must be
       affirmed by pressing the OK button.

            If your drive does not support this feature, you may simply klick
       on OK with the mouse or press ENTER. The program will continue to
       function normally when manually operated.

       V.C.5  Adjust Format

            Normally BlitzCopy Professional formats the target diskette to 
       the exact dimensions as the source diskette, creating a 1:1 copy. 
       Since 1:1 copies are not always necessary these days, we offer you the
       possibility to format the diskette to whatever capacity you wish.

            The only requirement is that the target diskette has enough free
       space to hold all of the data from the source diskette. You may even
       copy to a diskette that is formatted to a lower capacity, provided the
       free data space is still sufficient for the information being copied.

            Since formatting the diskette to a different capacity means that
       you will no longer create a 1:1 copy, the switch "Copy Data Only" will
       also be activated, to save time and space. When the "Copy Data Only"
       switch is turned off, the "Adjust Format" switch will also turn itself
       off.

            Otherwise nothing changes much.  Choose your source and target
       drives and/or  files, the format of the target disk, and start the
       copying.

            When the free space of the target diskette no longer suffices, an
       error message will be displayed. You may also use "Adjust Format" for
       buffer files. This is useful for buffer file format conversion.

       EXAMPLE:  a 3.5" 1.44MB Diskette with 300KB of data can be copied
                 onto a 5.25" 360KB diskette. Also a full 360KB Diskette
                 can be copied onto a 3.5" 1.44MB diskette leaving about
                 1.1MB free.

            You may fill the rest of the disk with whatever you wish. You may
       want to use one of the configurable buttons in the directory function
       to call your favorite file manager.

            The biggest advantage of format adjustments is the simultaneous
       defragmentation of the files. You may defragment a diskette with this
       by simply copying it onto itself with this feature turned on. You can
       do this with an unlimited number of diskettes by turning on the
       multiple target and multiple source switches also. And if you really
       have some time to kill, you can turn on the "Format Always" switch and
       reformat all of your diskettes to freshen them.

            All of the above is also true for buffer files. You can convert
       your diskettes from 3.5" to 5.25" and back again if you want to. Used
       in connection with a wildcard character, you can copy and convert an
       entire set of original program diskettes and defragment them.

            CPS diskettes cannot be changed in format for technical reasons. 
       When the "CP-Backup" option is selected, the "Adjust Format" switch
       will turn off.
       V.C.6  Buffer File Comment



            You can use this switch to add a comment to the buffer files that
       you create.  This allows for very easy identification later. When
       this switch is turned on, a window will appear after the copying
       process displaying the file data. This includes the buffer file name,
       the diskette label, and the format type of the bufferfile.

            There are also two text fields to be seen. In one box you can see
       the buffer file name again, and in the other a short description. 
       These two boxes are editable. If you change the name of the buffer
       file, it will be saved under that name.  The comment can range up to
       80 characters.

            The entries may be saved by pressing "save".  Pressing ESC or
       "Cancel" will save the file, but without a comment.

            You can set up a standardized comment in the .INI file. There are
       a few variables available to automate this process.

       %I
       Copy Number

            BlitzCopy inserts the current buffer file number into this
       variable in the comment.

       EXAMPLE:  The comment for a series of buffer files named
                 DISK????.BUF, sharing the comment template "Diskette %i,"
                 would have the comment "Diskette 1," "Diskette 2," etc.

       %n
       Diskette Name

            The label of the source diskette will be inserted into the 
       comment at this point.

       EXAMPLE:  A diskette with the label "SHAREWARE" would imprint this
                 name on any buffer file comments.  "Diskette %n" would
                 then produce "Diskette SHAREWARE."

       %t
       Todays Date and Time

            The time and date will be inserted into the comment with this
       variable.

       EXAMPLE:  A diskette inserted and read on 09.20.1994 at 18:50 will
                 produce a comment "Diskette from 09.20.1994 18:50" when
                 using the format "Diskette from %t."

            All parameters can also be combined. The most useful combination
       is probably "Diskette %n, Nr. %i, Read on %t." Using the examples
       above, the comment would then look like "Diskette SHAREWARE, Nr. 1,
       Read on 09.20.1994 18:50."

            The comments can then be viewed and edited while in the directory
       function. More information on this subject is covered in the section
       "Buffer File Editing."

       V.C.7  Run Program

            This switch can be activated to run a program after each disk is
       successfully copied. This could be any one of five programs that are
       available in the Directory function.

            In the BLITZCPY.INI these five buttons are represented between 55
       and 59. The entry number 111 indicates which of the five programs is
       to be run. It sounds complicated, but it's not.

       EXAMPLE:  You have entered the text "C:\UTILS\SCAN\SCAN.EXE" for
                 number 55 in the BlitzCpy.INI. For number 111 you have
                 entered "55." Now each time a diskette is successfully
                 copied, the program "Scan" will be run from the directory
                 "C:\UTILS\SCAN."

            You may also use these sysmbols or wildcards as command line
       parameters.

       %d : Target Drive
       %f : Target Drive, Current Directory, Target Buffer File
       %w : Wait for Keypress
       %e : Error code

       EXAMPLE:  You wish to run the program "PROTECT.EXE" in the
                 directory "\TOOLS" on drive C:. In the BlitzCpy.INI the
                 line would then look like this: "55=C:\TOOLS\PROTECT.EXE
                 %d."

            You may also freely configure the buttons while BlitzCopy is
       running. You do not have to restart the program for the changes to
       take effect. More information can be found in the section "Structure
       of an INI File."


            One possible application of this feature, besides scanning for
       viruses, is serial number generators for diskettes. Since the program
       can also run batch files as a part of this feature, the possibilities
       are endless, including a DOS run diskette copying station.


       V.C.8  Overwrite Warning

            This function protects you from overwriting your valuable data
       accidentally. It checks the diskettes root directory for entries --
       whether marked as deleted or not -- and produces an error message
       should any be found.

            This means you will also be warned even if the files have been
       deleted with "DEL." Once the disk has been formatted, even with a
       quick format, this message will no longer appear.

       V.C.9  Format Always

            This will cause BlitzCopy to format the target diskette 
       regardless of its present status. You can then feel secure that the 
       diskette is error free. You may also be certain that all data 
       previously on the disk is permanently destroyed.

            If the switch "Copy Data only" is active, only the sectors that
       actually contain data are copied. Any sectors on the source diskette
       that did not contain data will not be copied to the target. For data
       security reasons, you may want to completely format the target 
       diskette before copying.

            When copying to brand new unformatted diskettes, you should turn
       this on anyway. Otherwise BlitzCopy will waste time trying to write
       to the diskette before realizing that it should be formatted first.

       V.C.10  Sector Optimization

            Sector optimization writes the sectors optimally onto the tracks
       of the diskette, so that DOS can read them quickly. This optimization
       is completely transparent to DOS. The speed gain realized (especially
       in large files) is about 30-40%. This speed gain is, of course, only
       perceptible when the files are large enough to cover several tracks.

            If this switch is set, the diskettes will be reformatted as
       required. You only need to do this once for each diskette. 
       Afterwards, the diskette will remain so until formatted with the DOS
       FORMAT command using the /U switch.

            Since the sector optimization is a part of the formatting 
       process, the diskette will only be optimized if it is completely 
       formatted.

            It is not necessary to format all of your diskettes to take
       advantage of this optimization.  BlitzCopy can read a normal DOS
       diskette just as fast as an optimized diskette. Sometimes it is not
       logical to optimize the diskettes. For example, a set of installation
       diskettes is normally only read once, and then stored away as a backup
       indefinitely.

            There are no known problems with sector optimization. Under
       certain circumstances, a diskette formatted with optimization by a
       different program than BlitzCopy can take a little longer to read.

            Diskettes using the CP-Backup format cannot be optimized at all
       for technical reasons.

       V.C.11  Verify Data

            Sometimes you may wish to be absolutely certain that the target
       diskette was properly copied. To insure this, each and every sector
       will be read a second time to detect errors. "Weak" sectors can be
       detected very easily this way. The disadvantage is a great speed loss
       due to the doubled reading of the diskette.

            BlitzCopy is very security conscious with your data. However,
       when you are using cheap diskettes, or are formatting for the first
       time, it is recommendable to check for diskette errors. In most other
       cases you can ignore this option and copy worry-free.
VI.  The Format Function



  Caution!       Formatting a diskette with BlitzCopy is an irreversible
                 action.

  The method used by BlitzCopy to format diskettes is not comparable to the
/Q "quick" method used by DOS FORMAT. The FAT tables from the old diskette
will be overwritten, and a new root directory will be created.

  Think real hard whether or not you need that diskette before you begin to
format it.  We recommend that you use the "Directory" function to view the
contents of the diskette before you destroy it.

  VI.A  Options



       As with all other instances within BlitzCopy, a option button is
  simply selected with the mouse or by using the keyboard TAB key and the
  spacebar.

       VI.A.1  Choice of Format Type

            On the left side of the screen you may select which type of 
       format you wish to perform. You may create either a regular DOS 
       diskette, or a special diskette designed for use by the program 
       CP-Backup from Central Point Software.

       Warning!  Check to make sure that you have configured CP-Backup
                 correctly to work with these disks. CP-Backup also has
                 the ability to use regular DOS diskettes, and will
                 reformat them if necessary.

       The selection of CPS Format implies that you are fully formatting the
       diskette.

       VI.A.2  Choice of Formatting Methods

            There are four options here to select from.

            "Safe"
            BlitzCopy reads each and every sector on the diskette. If an
            error is encountered, the diskette will be completely formatted
            from that point destroying all information stored on the 
            diskette.

            If no error occurs, only the bootblock will be recreated, and the
            other information can be retrieved with special data recovery
            programs if needed.

            Sector optimization will also be performed if necessary.

            "Quick"
            The fastest method to format a diskette is simply to overwrite 
            the directory information and FAT. Use this method only once you 
            have formatted the diskette previously with "DOS," and are 
            certain that there are no errors on the surface of the disk.

            "Full"
            The diskette will be treated in this case as if it were never
            formatted. All sectors and tracks will be newly formatted, and
            all previous information deleted. This method is also the safest
            way to find out if there is an error on the surface of the
            diskette.

            This process will also create a custom bootblock. A bootblock is
            designed to "kick-start" the operating system. Whatever is
            written at the beginning of the disk will be read first by the
            computer. This will in turn load DOS, UNIX, or whatever you may
            be running. If there is nothing legible in the bootblock, the
            system will report "non-system disk or drive error."  We have
            relieved this problem by inserting a small program into the
            bootblock which transfers control to the first hard disk (usually
            C:.) You will then receive an error message only when there is no
            hard disk present.

            The net result is that when you forget to remove the diskette and
            press reset, you will not even notice that the diskette is in the
            drive. 

            If your computer has some abnormal type of booting system, simply
            remove the diskette and boot however you wish.

            A diskette used to boot the computer can be created with the DOS
            command SYS. Please refer to your DOS handbook.

            "Label"
            This does not actually format the diskette at all. It simply
            writes the name you entered onto the diskette, and when
            appropriate, the serial number. You may do this with any type of
            diskette.

       VI.A.3  Choice of Capacity

            On the right side of the screen you can set the desired capacity
       of the target drive. You are allowed to make any setting that the
       diskette can physically handle. If the diskette cannot be formatted
       to that capacity, you will receive an error message and the process
       will be canceled.

            You will only be allowed to select 2.88 MB if BlitzCopy has
       discovered such a drive and controller in your system.

            CPS-Backup diskettes can only be formatted to the normal DOS
       standards of 360Kb, 720Kb, 1.2Mb, and 1.4Mb.  Any other settings are
       not possible.
       
       VI.A.4  Choice of Drives

            Here you may choose in which drive the formatting will occur.

VI.B  Switches



       Please notice that the labels of the buttons here are very similar to
  the labels of the switches on the main menu. The settings however, are
  independent of one another. This is also to be seen in the BLITZCPY.INI
  where the settings for the Format Function are separated into an
  independent group. To make this difference clear, the switches have also
  been optically separated from one another slightly more than the main
  menu.

       VI.B.1  Multiple Formats

            This switch will set BlitzCopy so that the format process will
       continue until manually interrupted. You can use this to format many
       disks of the same type to the same capacity.

       VI.B.2  Diskette Change

            This switch activates the ability to BlitzCopy to recognize when
       the diskette has been changed without having to press a button or key. 
       After five minutes of inactivity this switch will turn itself off to
       prevent damage to your hard disk.

       VI.B.3  Start Program

            You may start any program you wish once BlitzCopy has finished
       formatting the diskette. This may be useful for serial numbering your
       diskettes, or any number of other tasks. Exactly which program will
       be started is set in the BLITZCPY.INI file.

            In the BLITZCPY.INI these five buttons are represented between 55
       and 59. The entry number 111 indicates which of the five programs is
       to be run. It sounds complicated, but it's not.

       EXAMPLE:  You have entered the text "C:\UTILS\SCAN\SCAN.EXE" for
                 number 55 in the BLITZCPY.INI. For number 111 you have
                 entered "55." Now each time a diskette is successfully
                 formatted, the program "Scan" will be run from the directory
                 "C:\UTILS\SCAN."

            You may also use these symbols or wildcards as command line
       parameters.

       %d : Target Drive
       %f : Target Drive, Directory, Buffer File
       %w : Wait for Keypress
       %e : Error code

       EXAMPLE:  You wish to run the program "PROTECT.EXE" in the
                 directory "\TOOLS" on drive C:. In the BLITZCPY.INI the
                 line would then look like this: "55=C:\TOOLS\PROTECT.EXE
                 %d."
            
            You may also freely configure the buttons while BlitzCopy is
       running. You do not have to restart the program for the changes to
       take effect. More information can be found in the section "Structure
       of an INI File."


            One possible application of this feature, besides scanning for
       viruses, is serial number generators for diskettes. Since the program
       can also run batch files as a part of this feature, the possibilities
       are endless, including a DOS run diskette formatting station.

       VI.B.4  Overwrite Warning

            This function protects you from overwriting your valuable data
       accidentally. It checks the diskettes root directory for entries --
       whether marked as deleted or not -- and produces an error message
       should any be found.

            This means you will also be warned even if the files have been
       deleted with "DEL." Once the disk has been formatted, even with a
       quick format, this message will no longer appear.

       VI.B.5  Sector Optimization

            Sector optimization writes the sectors optimally onto the tracks
       of the diskette, so that DOS can read them quickly.  This optimization
       is completely transparent to DOS. The speed gain realized (especially
       in large files) is about 30-40%. This speed gain is of course only
       perceptible when the files are large enough to cover several tracks.

            If this switch is set, the diskettes will be reformatted as
       required. You only need to do this once for each diskette. 
       Afterwards, the diskette will remain so until formatted with the DOS
       FORMAT command using the /U switch.

            Since the sector optimization is a part of the formatting 
       process, the diskette will only be optimized if it is completely 
       formatted.

            It is not neccessary to format all of your diskettes to take
       advantage of this optimization. BlitzCopy can read a normal DOS
       diskette just as fast as an optimized diskette. Sometimes it is not
       logical to optimize the diskettes. For example, a set of installation
       diskettes is normally only read once, and then stored away as a backup
       indefinitely.

            There are no known problems with sector optimization. Under
       certain circumstances, a diskette formatted with optimization by a
       different program than BlitzCopy can take a little longer to read.

            Diskettes using the CP-Backup format cannot be optimized at all
       for technical reasons.

       VI.B.6  Verify Format

            Sometimes you may wish to be absolutely certain that the target
       diskette was properly formatted. To insure this, each and every
       sector will be read a second time to detect errors. "Weak" sectors
       can be detected very easily this way. The disadvantage is a great
       speed loss due to the doubled reading of the diskette.

            BlitzCopy is very security conscious with your data. However,
       when you are using cheap diskettes, or are formatting for the first
       time, it is recommendable to check for diskette errors. In most other
       cases you can ignore this option and copy worry-free.


       VI.B.7  Modify Serial Number

            You may insert any number into this function as a starting value
       that you wish. It will be incremented by one for every diskette that
       is formatted if you enter a slash "/" at the end of the line.
       The serial number will then be written to the diskette.

            This is a handy function when you wish to create installation
       diskettes. You could even write a program that checks the diskette
       for a certain serial number, and refuse to install if it is not
       present. This form of copy protection is very simple, but for
       inexperienced users very effective.

       VI.B.8  Automatic Serial Number

            This switch causes the program to revert to the old Microsoft
       algorithm for generating serial numbers. This method will be used
       whether you format only one diskette or several. It is not possible
       to increment the counter or serial number.

            For this to take effect, the switch "Modify Serial Nr." must also
       be active.

  VI.C  Text Input


       VI.C.1  Diskette Name

            These fields are modified in the same way as the fields listed in
       the main menu for path/filenames and buffer files.

            The name that you input here will be written to the diskette as
       the label. You may also use wildcards here, just like in the main
       menu.

            The diskette name of "EMPTY???" will create a disk called
       EMPTY001, and then EMPTY002, etc.

            You may also enter a slash "/" at the end of the line and a
       number. BlitzCopy will then start at that number instead of 1 and
       begin incrementing. Thus, "EMPTY???./36" will create a disk
       "EMPTY036" and continue from there.


       VI.C.2  Serial Number

            When you enter an number here and enable the serial number
       modification, BlitzCopy will use your numbering rather than the normal
       algorithm. You may also put a slash at the end of the line "/,".
       This will increment the counter by one for every diskette.

       Please note that the number is hexadecimal. If you wish to start
       with a decimal number, you must convert it to hexadecimal before it is
       entered.

VII.  The Directory Function




  By selecting the button "Directory" you will enter a completely different
menu. There you will see a display window in the middle, installed drives on
the left, and a few buttons and options on the right. In the upper middle is
a text input field. On the bottom are a few user definable buttons. Attached
to the display window on the right is a scroll bar.

Attention!  The directory function of BlitzCopy is not a hidden "File
            Manager." It is not intended to be used for such purposes, nor is
            it adequate to those tasks.

  VII.A  Drives


       On the left side of the display you can see a list of drives that are
  installed on the computer. The little pictures next to them show what
  type of drive is installed. There are cases where the picture is not
  quite right for your drive, but that does not affect the function of the
  program.

       Choose the directory that you wish to have displayed with the mouse or
  the keyboard. That directory will be immediately read.

       If you wish to re-read the diskette, you can click on the drive with
  the mouse or select the drive with the spacebar or RETURN keys.

       If there is no diskette in the drive, it will rattle a little and a
  symbol will appear. Otherwise nothing happens.

       If you are using the program with only a keyboard, you will be forced
  to look at the contents of the diskette B: when switching from A: to C: or
  C: to A:. Since almost all of our users are in possession of a mouse, we
  have opted not to program around this inconvenience.
  VII.B  Display Window



       The display window shows the names of the files, extensions, file
  sizes and attributes, dates, and times.

       When you click on the window with a mouse a yellow bar will appear
  indicating which file is selected. This bar can also be moved with the
  arrow keys.

       Set the bar on the directory you wish to view and press ENTER or click
  with the mouse twice. To back up one directory, you can double-click on
  the two dots "..".

       In very long directories you can scroll up and down with the pageup
  and pagedown keys.

       The display window has a bar on the right called a scroll bar. It is
  also used to move up and down in long directories. Click on the upper
  arrow with the mouse to move up, and on the lower arrow to move down. You
  can also click on the bar in the middle with the mouse, hold the mouse
  button down, and push and pull the bar in the direction you wish to
  display.

       If you put the bar onto an executable file with the ending .EXE .COM.
  BAT and then press RETURN, a window will appear in which you can configure
  the bottom buttons to execute that file.

       If you select a buffer file and press ENTER, you will be able to
  change the comment and the filename.

  VII.C  Filters

       You may also define which files are to be displayed at all. In the
  middle of the screen is a text field in which to make that entry. For
  example, an entry of "*.BUF" would display only buffer files. You may
  define multiple filters by separating them with a comma. 
  "*.BUF,*.TMP,*.DSK".

       You may also change this value in the BLITZCPY.INI to make it
  permanent. It would be logical for example to include only .EXE, .COM,
  .BAT, and .BUF files, since they are the only ones you can configure
  anyway. However, since not all buffer files are forced to end with
  ".BUF," we have left you the option of filtering as you wish.

  VII.D  Sorting

       The listed files can be sorted by various criteria. The possible 
  methods are alphabetical by file name, or  extension, numeric by time,
  date, size in bytes, or no sorting at all.

       Click on the option you wish on the right hand side of the display
  window. This option may also be set in the BLITZCPY.INI file.

  VII.E  Buffer File Editing


       It is possible to attach a comment to the bufferfiles to help you
  describe it despite the eight character limitation imposed by DOS. To
  view or change this buffer comment, set the yellow bar on the file and
  press ENTER or klick twice with the mouse.

       A window will appear with two entry fields in which you may make
  entries pertaining to the diskette in the buffer file. You may change the
  name of the file, or edit the comment in these fields. You may switch
  between fields with the TAB key, and finish your editing by pressing
  ENTER.

       In the comment field you can only see 35 characters at a time. The
  complete comment however, can actually reach 80 characters. Using the
  arrow keys, the rest of the comment can be seen.

       The two buttons are self-explanatory.  By pressing "Save," the edited
  fields will be written to disk. "Cancel" aborts the editing and returns
  you to the Directory menu.

  VII.F  Buttons



       In the Directory function there are two types of buttons. The first
  set is located on the right and it's functions are determined by
  BlitzCopy. The second set is on the bottom, and their functionality can
  be determined by you.

       VII.F.1  Delete

            You may erase the file from the disk that is currently marked by
       pressing this button.  After asking a second time for security
       reasons, the file will be deleted. You cannot delete multiple files
       at once, nor can you delete entire directories. This button is only
       there to delete buffer files that are unused or were created in error.

       VII.F.2  Source

            With this button you can determine which bufferfile will be used
       as a source for copying. It is also possible to select a directory. 
       The filename must then be typed in by hand at the Main menu.

            This method is interesting for people who use wildcards or
       counters when creating buffer files.

       VII.F.3  Target

            For the most part, this button functions exactly like the source
       button, but it sets the file as a target.

       VII.F.4  Exit

            This button will return you to the main menu.  The settings that
       you have made are retained until you leave the program or reset them. 
        You could also press the ESC key, which has the same effect as this
       button.  Be careful not to press it twice, or you will find yourself
       back in DOS.

       VII.F.5  Configurable Buttons

            These buttons can be configured to run any DOS program. You can
       also use the wildcard characters recognized by BlitzCopy. Possible
       applications for this function include running a compression program,
       a virus scanner, or updating a tape streamer.

            You can set BlitzCopy to run any one of these five programs after
       copying or formatting a disk. Which program will be run is indicated
       in the .INI file by a "pointer." If you choose to run one of these
       programs after copying, and one after formatting, you would then still
       have three configurable buttons left to do with as you please.

       VII.F.6  Configuring the Buttons



            Before you can run the programs, you must configure the buttons. 
       Set the yellow bar on the file you wish to run, and press ENTER. A
       small window will appear to allow you to configure your program.

            In the prepared field you can also manually enter the name and
       path of the external file which will be run. Since you have just
       pressed ENTER on an executable file, that filename will be displayed. 
       At the end of this line you may enter some of the wildcards that
       BlitzCopy recognizes.

       %d
       Target Drive

            The program will be informed of the drive letter of the target
       drive. When the button is pressed within the Directory function, the
       drive letter of the displayed directory will be imparted to your
       program.

       %p
       Target Drive and Path

            This will inform your program not only of the drive that was
       written to, but also the path. It cannot be used in conjunction with
       a program that is called after copying or formatting a diskette.

       %f
       Target Drive, Path and Filename

            This wildcard  will be replaced with the explicit 
            drive:path\filename of the target.

       %w
       Wait

            This tells BlitzCopy that you would like to wait for a keypress
       after the program has finished executing. In contrast to the DOS
       command PAUSE, no text will be displayed.

            You can then enter an up to eight character label for the button,
       and then which button it should appear on. You will then see the
       message "Buttons have been saved." The text of the button will then
       change to reflect what you have entered. You can abort this operation
       by pressing ESC or "Cancel."

            The changes you have made are not permanent until you use the
       "Defaults" Function to save them to disk. The program names are
       stored in the BLITZCPY.INI file, and the texts of the buttons are
       stored in the BLITZCPY.LNG file. Both files can be edited with any
       text editor.

  VII.G  Other Information

       The directory function displays more information than just the file
  names of the current directory. In the upper middle you will also see the
  label of the current drive, under that the capacity of the drive, and the
  free space on the drive.  All information is given in Kilobytes.

       Please notice that one kilobyte is actually 1024 bytes. That means
  that a drive which has 75,395,072 bytes free will display 73628 free
  kilobytes.  Some manufacturers simply multiply by 1000. A hard disk 
  could then well have 200,000,000 bytes, but still not 200 Megabytes.

       A number will also be displayed indicating how many files are
  currently seen in the display window. This number is also affected by the
  filter, and counts only those files displayed, including subdirectories.

       In the upper left corner there is a serial number displayed when
  available.  under the text input fields for the filter you can see the
  path that is currently displayed.

VIII.  The Defaults Function


  If you klick on this button with the mouse, or move to it with TAB and
select it with the ENTER key, a small window will appear in which you can 
enter two filenames. There are also three buttons.

Load
Load the settings saved in the displayed files.

  This button will load the settings you have saved previously in the
displayed files. If the files are successfully loaded, the screen will 
flicker black. Then you will see the main menu, and your settings are loaded.

Save
Save the present settings into the displayed files.

  All of the switch settings, configurable buttons, and other configurations
will be saved into the displayed files.  Any old values that were present in
the files will be overwritten.  For safety's sake you should make a copy of 
the original files before changing them.

  There are a few settings that must be done by hand. For example the
speaker beep must be turned on and off by editing the BLITZCPY.INI file
directly with a text editor.  Since these settings rarely change, there is no
way to set them from within the program.

Cancel
Abort the current operation

  This aborts the operation, and returns you to the main menu without
changing any of the current settings.IX.  Closing Notes

  This version of BlitzCopy is the registered version of a shareware
program. You have paid for your software and helped to support the shareware
concept. We ask you to further help us by encouraging people you know to
register their software when they use it regularly.

  That helps us to produce better programs of this kind.

  We encourage you to copy this program privately for your friends. The
shareware concept can only be furthered by you.

  And we implore you to contact us if you have an idea or have found an
error in our software. We need your feedback to improve our product.  Only
then will it become exactly what you want it to be.
X.  The Authors

BlitzCopy was produced by:

Oliver Siebenhaar     Programmer
Udo Steger            Graphics, Documentation
Katja                 Model for Animations
Kirk Roybal           Translation, Marketing

  We also wish to thank the following beta testers and users for their
active support in error correction, ideas, and new options:

Johann Eilers         Cologne
Kai Fabian            Dettum
Rdiger Franke        Xanten
Klaus Hopp            Solingen
J.M. Kaltenrieder     Savigny,Switzerland
Klaus Koch            Hamburg
Heiko Rhlemann       Hamburg
Thorsten Wolf         Frankfurt / Main
Klaus de Zwaan        St. Christophen, Switzerland

List in alphabetical order.
  A.  Hotline

  Do you have any ideas, gripes, criticisms?  Please send them to:

  KLR PC Service
  Kirk L. Roybal
  Mozartstr. 1

  97232 Essfeld
  Germany

  CIS: 100022,1400
  Internet: @100022.1400@compuserve.com


       Or call our distribution site in NY.

  PIK A Program
  Bill Shor
  13 Saint Mark's Place
  10003 NY NY

  212-598-4939 Tel.
  212-228-5879 Fax.
  1-800-867-3447 Orders only, please.
