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                      DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package
                      DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package
                            Version 3.4  October 22, 1988
                            Version 3.4  October 22, 1988
                            Version 3.4  October 22, 1988

                                 Richard A. Nichols
                                 Richard A. Nichols
                                 Richard A. Nichols
                              TOADWare Software Systems
                              TOADWare Software Systems
                              TOADWare Software Systems
                                 6005 Woodside Drive
                                 6005 Woodside Drive
                                 6005 Woodside Drive
                                 Rocklin, Ca. 95677
                                 Rocklin, Ca. 95677
                                 Rocklin, Ca. 95677


                              --- Shareware Version ---
                              --- Shareware Version ---
                              --- Shareware Version ---
                     DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package
                     DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package
                     DSTUFF - The Colorful Information Package



               Overview :
               Overview :
               Overview :

               The DSTUFF Package was been written to display important
                   DSTUFF
                   DSTUFF
          information for the DOS Dir Command, "ARC" Files, and DBase III
          ".DBF" Structures. This information is gathered as quickly as
          possible and written to the screen in an easier to read format.
          The formats currently supported are :

               1. DOS Directory Information.
               1. DOS Directory Information.
               1. DOS Directory Information.

               2. SEA or PKWare "ARC" Internal Directory Information.
               2. SEA or PKWare "ARC" Internal Directory Information.
               2. SEA or PKWare "ARC" Internal Directory Information.

               3. DBase III or DBase III+ Structure Information.
               3. DBase III or DBase III+ Structure Information.
               3. DBase III or DBase III+ Structure Information.


               The programs included in the DSTUFF Package and their
                                            DSTUFF
                                            DSTUFF
          functions are :

               D.EXE :
               D.EXE
               D.EXE

               This program displays any DOS directory in a paged format.
          D.EXE will normally display the directory information sorted in
          ascending order by File Name, but with Command Line Switches the
          information can also be sorted by the file size in ascending or
          descending order.

               DARC.EXE :
               DARC.EXE
               DARC.EXE

               This program displays the Internal Directory of the members
          in a SEA or PKWare "ARC" File. A message line will also tell you
               SEA    PKWare "ARC"
               SEA    PKWare "ARC"
          which product can be used to "De-ARC" the file.
                                       "De-ARC"
                                       "De-ARC"

               DDBASE.EXE :
               DDBASE.EXE
               DDBASE.EXE

               This program will display the Structure of any valid DBASE
                                                                    DBASE
                                                                    DBASE
          III or DBase III+ ".DBF" File.
          III    DBase III+ ".DBF"
          III    DBase III+ ".DBF"


               Common Command Line Options :
               Common Command Line Options :
               Common Command Line Options :

               /I   - This option displays a screen with the valid Command
               /I
               /I
          Line options, any special notes and the currently defined Colors.
          Also displayed will be the Registered Users Name (or Office
          Symbol if registered for the Government), and the Serial Number.

              /C     -  This option allows the Operator to customize the
              /C
              /C
          colors used for all fields. This option is only enabled for the
          Registered and Government versions. Un-Registered versions will
          be shown a screen that explains how to register.
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program



               D.EXE
               D.EXE
               D.EXE

               This program was designed to display the most needed
          directory information as quickly as possible on the computer
          screen. The program will show display all files, sizes in screens
          of 60 entries at a time. By using color the current attributes
          for each file will be shown.

               After each Screen of information is displayed the program
          will pause and wait for the Operator to press any Key to
          continue. If the Operator presses the ESC Key or a CTRL-C (^C)
          the program will abort its operation and return to the DOS
          prompt.

          Attributes Used :
          Attributes Used :
          Attributes Used :

               Normal DOS File - This attribute shows files that have not
               Normal DOS File
               Normal DOS File
          been modified (written to) since the last Back Up.

               Archive File    - This attribute shows files that have been
               Archive File
               Archive File
          modified since the last Back Up. This information can be used for
          Incremental Back Ups.

               Sub Directory   - This attribute allows for quick
               Sub Directory
               Sub Directory
          identification of all subdirectories below the displayed
          directory. A subdirectory will also have the file size field
          replaced with [Dir].

               Hidden File or
               Hidden File or
               Hidden File or
               System File     - This attribute shows files that have been
               System File
               System File
          hidden from the DOS Dir command. Normally, these files will not
          be displayed. Also, they cannot be removed with the DOS DEL
          command.

               Read Only File  -  This attribute shows files that can be
               Read Only File
               Read Only File
          seen with DOS Dir command but cannot be remove with the DOS DEL
          command.

               When the program displays the file names it places a higher
          priority on Hidden files than System files. So any file that is
          tagged as both Hidden and System will be displayed as Hidden.

               If an EGA or VGA display system is being used then direct
          screen writing screen writing with now pause for retrace will be
          used. If a CGA system is being used then the retrace signal is
          monitored so no snow appears. All Color systems will have access
          to the basic 16 colors of EGA and CGA systems.

               The program work with a Monochrome Display but will only
          display a limited amount of File Attribute Information.
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program




          Screen Information :
          Screen Information :
          Screen Information :

               The Disk Label (if one exists), and file mask D.EXE is using
          is displayed on the top line in Yellow.

               The bottom line of the final screen has the number of files
          that match the mask, the disk space taken by those files, the
          total disk space take on the entire disk, and the total free
          space remaining on the disk.

               Any Command Line Entry format that can be understood by the
          DOS Dir command will also be understood by D.EXE. If an empty
          screen is displayed examine the mask on the top line to be sure
          D.EXE correctly parsed the Command Line Entry.

               Finally, the program can be stopped during multiple screen
          displays at any time by pressing the CTRL-C or the ESCape Keys.
          The program will finish the current screen and return to DOS with
          a "Program Stopped" message on the bottom line.
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program




               Command Line Entries :
               Command Line Entries :
               Command Line Entries :

               Some examples of Command Line Entries are (assuming
          currently logged drive is C:)

          Command              Mask                  Comment

          D                   C:*.*              All of the files in the
                                                  current directory.

          D \                 C\*.*              All of the files in the
                                                  root directory.

          D \COPY             C:\COPY\*.*        All of the files in the
                                                  COPY subdirectory on the
                                                  current drive.


          D \*.COM            C:\*.COM           All of the .COM files in
                                                  the root directory.


          D A:                A:\*.*             All of the files in the
                                                  root directory of the A
                                                  drive.


          D A:\TEST          A:\TEST\*.*         All of the files in the
                                                  TEST subdirectory on the
                                                  A drive.

          D A:*.COM          A:\*.COM            All of the .COM files in
                                                  the root directory on the
                                                  A drive.

          D A:\TEST\*.COM    A:\TEST\*.COM       All of the .COM files in
                                                  the TEST directory on the
                                                  A drive.
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program
                      D.EXE - The Colorful Directory Program




               Current Command Line Options :
               Current Command Line Options :
               Current Command Line Options :

               /A   - This option will cause the Directory to be sorted in
               /A
               /A
          ascending order by file size (Smallest first).

               /D   - This option will cause the Directory to be sorted in
               /D
               /D
          descending order by file size (Largest first).
                   DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program
                   DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program
                   DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program



               DARC.EXE
               DARC.EXE
               DARC.EXE

               This program displays the internal directory structure of a
          SEA or PKWare Archive File. This information will be displayed in
          Screens of 58 entries at a time. The information displayed
          consists of the following :

               After each Screen of information is displayed the program
          will pause and waits for the Operator to press any Key to
          continue. If the Operator presses the ESC Key or a CTRL-C (^C)
          the program will abort its operation and return to the DOS
          prompt.

               1. The File Size of each Member AFTER it has been "DE-
          ARCHIVED".

               2. The Total Compressed Size of all of the Members. Since
          this does not include the Internal Header Space taken for each
          Member this will not match the File Size of the "Archive" File.

               3. The Total Extracted Size of all of the Members. This is
          the total disk space that will be used if ALL of the Members are
          extracted.

               4. Any Members that have Been Squashed will be displayed
          with the Red Color and all other Members will be displayed in
          White. Any Member compressed in this manner must Use a PKWare (or
          compatable) product. The Current SEA products will not recognize
          this Compression Format and not extract the Member. The current
          PKWare products will extract all formats used by SEA.

               5. After the entire Internal Directory has been displayed a
          message will be displayed on the bottom line explaining which
          product can be used to extract ALL of the Members.
                   DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program
                   DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program
                   DARC - The Colorful Archive Directory Program




               Command Line Entries :
               Command Line Entries :
               Command Line Entries :

               All normal DOS Path and File formats are recognized, some
          examples are :

          DARC [File Name]               The file [File Name] will be  used
          DARC [File Name]
          DARC [File Name]
                                         and the File Extension ".ARC" is
                                         assumed.

          DARC [File Name].ARC           The file [File Name].ARC will be
          DARC [File Name].ARC
          DARC [File Name].ARC
                                         used. The File Extension ".ARC"
                                         is not required but can be entered.

          DARC [File Name].[EXT]         The File [File Name].[EXT] does
          DARC [File Name].[EXT]
          DARC [File Name].[EXT]
                                         not have the normal ".ARC" file
                                         extension.

          DARC [File Name].              The File [File Name]. does not
          DARC [File Name].
          DARC [File Name].
                                         have an file name extension. The
                                         "." causes DARC to not use the
                                         default file extension (.ARC).
                   DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program
                   DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program
                   DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program



               DDBASE.EXE
               DDBASE.EXE
               DDBASE.EXE

               This program will display the Field Structure of any Valid
          DBase III or DBase III+ ".DBF" file. The Fields will be displayed
          in Screens of 32 entries each.

               After each Screen of information is displayed the program
          will pause and waits for the Operator to press any Key to
          continue. If the Operator presses the ESC Key or a CTRL-C (^C)
          the program will abort its operation and return to the DOS
          prompt.

               The information displayed consists of the following :

               1. Fields  - The number of Fields in the Structure.

               2. Records  - The  number of Records in the .DBF file.

               3. Record Length  - The length (in Bytes) of a Record.

               4. Updated  - The Date of the last Update to the .DBF file.

               5.  Field Information - This information will  be  displayed
               for  each of the Fields in the Structure.  This  information
               consists of the following :

                   A.  Field  Name - The Name of the Field given  when  the
                   Structure was Created.

                   B. Type - The type of information contained in the field
                   the types currently used are :

                         C - Character or Text (254 Characters Max.)
                         D - Date  (MM/DD/YY)
                         N - Numeric (Accurate to 15 digits)
                         L - Logical (T/Y - True, F/N - False)
                         M - Memo  (4000 Characters Max)

                   C. Len - The Length of the field.

                   D.  Dec  - If the Field is Numeric then  the  number  of
                   decimal places defined when the Structure was Created.
                   DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program
                   DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program
                   DDBASE - The Colorful DBase Structure Program



               Command Line Entries :

               All  of  the  normal  DOS Path and  File  Name  formats  are
          recognized. Some examples are :

          DDBASE [File Name]         The file [File Name] will be  used
          DDBASE [File Name]
          DDBASE [File Name]
                                         and the File Extension ".DBF" is
                                         assumed.

          DDBASE [File Name].DBF     The file [File Name].DBF will be
          DDBASE [File Name].DBF
          DDBASE [File Name].DBF
                                         used. The File Extension ".DBF"
                                         is not required but can be entered.

          DDBASE [File Name].[EXT]   The File [File Name].[EXT] does
          DDBASE [File Name].[EXT]
          DDBASE [File Name].[EXT]
                                         not have the normal ".DBF" file
                                         extension.

          DDBASE [File Name].        The File [File Name]. does not
          DDBASE [File Name].
          DDBASE [File Name].
                                         have an file name extension. The
                                         "." causes DDBASE to not use the
                                         default extension (.DBF).
                    DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration
                    DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration
                    DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration



               Configuring Screen Colors :  /C
               Configuring Screen Colors :  /C
               Configuring Screen Colors :  /C
               (Registered and Government versions only)

               The Foreground and Background colors for all of the fields
          can be reconfigured with the command line option "/C".

               The Field Selection Screen showing all of the modifiable
          fields and their current color selections will be shown first. To
          select the field to be changed use the Cursor Up and Cursor Down
          Keys until the proper field is marked and press Return.

               Now the color matrix screen will be displayed and by using
          all 4 Cursor Control Keys  move the flashing box cursor to the
          desired Foreground and Background combination.

               At this point pressing Return Key will register the new
          color combination and the Field Selection Screen will return. Or
          by pressing the ESCape Key the color combination will not change
          and the Field Selection Screen will return.

               Upon return to the Field Selection Screen, the current field
          will be displayed with the new color combination. Continue
          repeating this procedure until all fields have been changed.

               Field Selection Screen Commands :
               Field Selection Screen Commands :
               Field Selection Screen Commands :

               Return
               Return
               Return

          Selects the currently marked field and enables the Color
          selection Screen.

               Q
               Q
               Q

          Makes the current changes permanent and returns to DOS.

               ESC
               ESC
               ESC

          Returns to DOS without making any color changes.

               SPACE
               SPACE
               SPACE

          Returns the currently marked field to the default colors.

               HOME
               HOME
               HOME

          Returns ALL fields to their default colors.

               Cursor Up or Cursor Down
               Cursor Up or Cursor Down
               Cursor Up or Cursor Down

          Moves the Field Markers to the next or previous field. If the
          top or bottom of the fields is reached and movement continues
          then the file markers will wrap around to the opposite selection.
                    DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration
                    DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration
                    DSTUFF Colors - Screen Color Configuration




               Color Matrix Screen Commands :
               Color Matrix Screen Commands :
               Color Matrix Screen Commands :

               Return
               Return
               Return

          Selects the Foreground and Background at the flashing cursor
          location and returns to the Field Selection Screen.

               ESC
               ESC
               ESC

          Makes no color selection and returns to the Field Selection
          Screen.

               Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Cursor Left, or Cursor Right
               Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Cursor Left, or Cursor Right
               Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Cursor Left, or Cursor Right

          Moves the flashing box cursor around the color selection matrix.
          If the cursor is at the edge of a row or column and movement
          continues then cursor will be wrapped around to the other side of
          that row or column.

               Mouse (Optional) :
               Mouse (Optional) :
               Mouse (Optional) :


               All of the cursor movements can be made with a Microsoft
          compatible Mouse.

               The buttons will have the following definitions:

               Left  - Functions as the Return Key.
               Left  - Functions as the Return Key.
               Left  - Functions as the Return Key.
               Right - Functions as the ESC key.
               Right - Functions as the ESC key.
               Right - Functions as the ESC key.

               (Logitech Mouse)
               Middle - Functions as the Home Key in the Fields Selection
               Middle - Functions as the Home Key in the Fields Selection
               Middle - Functions as the Home Key in the Fields Selection
               Screen.
               Screen.
               Screen.
                           DSTUFF - UpGrade Information
                           DSTUFF - UpGrade Information
                           DSTUFF - UpGrade Information



               Upgrades :
               Upgrades :
               Upgrades :

               Non-Registered Users :
               Non-Registered Users :
               Non-Registered Users :

               You will find the current Shareware Upgrades on Compuserve
          in the IBM Applications (IBMAPP), Borland (BPROGA or BPROGB)
          Forums.

               Registered Users (Non-Government) :
               Registered Users (Non-Government) :
               Registered Users (Non-Government) :

               As a Registered User you will receive the next major (if
          any) upgrade free. After your free upgrade you will be able to
          upgrade to newer versions for the basic cost of $5.00 for
          duplication and shipping. You will be notified of any upgrades by
          U.S. Mail of any future upgrades.

               Registered Users (Government) :
               Registered Users (Government) :
               Registered Users (Government) :

               As a Registered Government User you will be notified of any
          major upgrades and given the opportunity to send a diskette with
          return postage for the upgrade.

               Other Products :
               Other Products :
               Other Products :

               As other products are developed you will be given the
          opportunity to purchase these products at 20% off the listed
          price.

               Also as a registered user you will may register as a "Beta
          User". This will allow you to test new products and when they
          have been completed you will be sent a registered copy at "no
          cost to you" for your efforts.
                           DSTUFF - Warranty Information
                           DSTUFF - Warranty Information
                           DSTUFF - Warranty Information



               Warranty :
               Warranty :
               Warranty :

               This product is guaranteed to operated on all IBM PC/XT/AT
          compatible systems within the limits listed below. If any
          problems are found and reported they will be fixed at no cost to
          the first Registered User that reported the problem.

               Non-Registered Users :
               Non-Registered Users :
               Non-Registered Users :

               There are no expressed or implied warranties on non-
          registered versions. If you do not like the program or it does
          not meet your expectations the remove it from your system.

               Registered Users (Non-Government) :
               Registered Users (Non-Government) :
               Registered Users (Non-Government) :

               If you are dis-satisfied with this product return the
          original diskette and a signed statement that you have destroyed
          all other copies and you will be given a full refund.

               Registered Users (Government) :
               Registered Users (Government) :
               Registered Users (Government) :

               If you are dis-satisfied with this product destroy the
          original and all copies. If you do not wish to be notified of
          upgrades or new product send a letter stating so and you will be
          removed from the registered user list.
                          DSTUFF - Shareware Information
                          DSTUFF - Shareware Information
                          DSTUFF - Shareware Information



               SHAREWARE :
               SHAREWARE :
               SHAREWARE :

          Now for the things you don't want to hear!

          1.  The DSTUFF Package is not Public Domain or FREE! If you like
          it and use it I would appreciate payment as listed below.

          2.  The programs in the DSTUFF Package cannot be use by any
          company or organization (except the Federal Government which is
          granted an unlimited license with no restrictions) past a 60 day
          trial period without payment.

          3.  Support and upgrades will be granted only to those who
          register their copy of the program. And the first upgrade will be
          free.

          4. Users that register their copy will be sent the Registered
          User Version which includes the following function :

               Color Selection - You will be able to select the Colors used
          to display the information. This is done directly to the program
          (no configuration file).

               Payment :
               Payment :
               Payment :

               The individual cost for the Registered User Version of the
          entire DSTUFF package is $15.00 and the individual programs may
          be purchased separately for $6.00 each. This includes everything
          listed on the previous page. The cost to a company or
          organization for the Registered User Version is $25.00.( Each
          paid for copy allows you to put it on 10 different machines).

          When you register please state if you wish your upgrade disk on
          "5 1/4 (360K)" or "3 1/2 (720K)" diskettes.

          Please use the following form to register.
                          DSTUFF - Registration
                          DSTUFF - Registration
                          DSTUFF - Registration



             Order Form :
             Order Form :
             Order Form :

             Name    : ___________________________________________________

             Address : ___________________________________________________

             City    : ___________________________________________________

             State   : ___________________________ Zip : _________________


             Format  : ___ 5 1/4  ___ 3 1/2


            Where did you obtain your Shareware Copy of DSTUFF :

             ____________________________________________________________


            Any Enhancements you feel might help the product :

             ____________________________________________________________

             ____________________________________________________________

             ____________________________________________________________

             ____________________________________________________________


            Quantity       Description                Cost        Total

             _______       D.EXE                    $ 6.00       ______

             _______       DARC.EXE                 $ 6.00       ______

             _______       DDBASE.EXE               $ 6.00       ______

             _______      *DStuff Package           $15.00       ______

                                                      Total    $ ______

             * D.EXE, DARC.EXE, DDBASE in one package

            Send this form (with payment of course) to :

                                   Richard Nichols
                                   Richard Nichols
                                   Richard Nichols
                              TOADWare Software Systems
                              TOADWare Software Systems
                              TOADWare Software Systems
                                  6005 WoodSide Dr.
                                  6005 WoodSide Dr.
                                  6005 WoodSide Dr.
                                 Rocklin, Ca. 95677
                                 Rocklin, Ca. 95677
                                 Rocklin, Ca. 95677
                      DSTUFF - Special Government Information
                      DSTUFF - Special Government Information
                      DSTUFF - Special Government Information



               Government Agencies : (Local, State, and Federal)
               Government Agencies : (Local, State, and Federal)
               Government Agencies : (Local, State, and Federal)

               If you will send a pre-formatted diskette to the address
          above (and  return postage) I will send you the latest versions
          of  all of the programs mentioned above.

               The only requirements are :
               The only requirements are :
               The only requirements are :

               1. I need your Name, Organization, Department, and Full
          Mailing Address. A Government Envelope would be acceptable
          with your Name and Organization hand written on the outside.

               This information is needed so I can notify you of any
          (other) updates.

               2. The programs you receive can be freely used and
          distributed on any computer in your organization, but if you use
          it personally (you know, at home) then you should still register
          your copy. The version you receive will be customized with your
          Organization Name on the Information Page.

 the previous page. The cost to a company or
          organization for the Registered User Version is $25.00.( Each
          paid for copy allows you to put it on 10 different machines).
