Directory Utility 1.0 Written by Benny E. Nissen Copyright ¸ 1993 All Rights Reserved. Directory Utility 1.0 a fast and safe way to manipulate directories. Contents 1: Overview 2: Installation 3: Freeware 4: Known problems ----------------------------- **** Overview **** Directory Utility requires Windows 3.1 in Enhanced or Standard mode. Directory Utility adds support for 3-D dialog boxes. It includes support for the following new Windows 3.1 features: The File Manager Drag and Drop Interface (the Norton Desktop for Windows 2.0 Drag and Drop enhancements are also supported). This interface provides a convenient way to delete and size directories. Directory Utility brings the convenience of Windows to the manipulation of directories. It features an intuitive point and click interface for manipulation directories. The program is developed to repair limitations in DOS/Windows. It is often difficult manipulating large programs, which make use of different directories. For example if you would like a program copied down on a floppy disk, you need to know if the floppy disk have free space for the directories. Now you have a chance to see the size of a directory (or many) and sub directories from within Windows. You also have opportunity to delete a directory and all the sub directories, including files with read-only and system attributes (don't worry, you will be asked). You also have the opportunity to see attributes for a directory and to change them. Directory Utility is very fast, it can size or delete a directory containing 50 MB of data in a few seconds. Directory Utility do not lock the computer while these operations are taking place. The main Directory Utility window features a list box with the names, attributes, and date/time stamps of all directories in the current directory. This list can be scrolled. A list of buttons provides fast access to commonly used actions. Directory Utility is extremely easy to use! To delete a directory simply click on the directory listed in the mid section and press delete. The Windows 3.1 Drag and Drop Interface is fully supported. You can drag and drop directories from File Manager to the program. Directory Utility will list the directories in a Drop dialog box. This Drop dialog box give you access to delete and size many directories in one operation Directory Utility is distributed as Freeware. This means that users are encouraged, subject to restrictions described later, to share copies of this program with friends, associates and bulletin boards. For details see the section titled Freeware This program is also available in a DOS command line version. See the authors address in the topic Known Problems ----------------------------- **** Installation **** Directory Utility is distributed on BBS systems without a SETUP program for faster downloads. To perform a manual installation, follow this easy one time installation procedure: 1) Create a directory to hold the Directory Utility related files. For example, "C:\DIRUTIL". 2) Copy all Directory Utility-related files to this directory. You need the following files: DIRUTIL.EXE, CTRL3D.DLL and DIRUTIL.HLP. 3) Installing the program in Program manager. If Windows is not running, issue the WIN command 4) Activate the Program Manager. 5) Choose New... from the File menu. The New dialog box appears. 6) Choose Add new item... from the dialog. The New item dialog box appears. 7) Type the full path and filename of DIRUTIL.EXE in the Command Line text box, and Working directory text box. For example: C:\DIRUTIL\DIRUTIL.EXE 8) Choose OK. Alternative, if you are already running Windows, simply double click on the DIRUTIL.EXE entry in the File Manager. That's all. Notes: To remove the program from your system, simply delete the files and the directory (not with this program), Also remember to delete the Program Manager icon/group you may have created. The Directory Utility program do not make any changes to your system.ini or win.ini files. The file CTRL3D.DLL can also be placed in Windows system directory. ----------------------------- **** Freeware **** You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Use of this software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you don't agree with them, don't use this software. Freeware Version You are hereby allowed to: use the Freeware Version of the software; make as many copies of the Freeware version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original Freeware version to anyone; and distribute the Freeware version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. Original files : DIRUTIL.EXE, CTRL3D.DLL, DIRUTIL.HLP and DIRUTIL.TXT There is no charge for any of the above. All commercial use of this Freeware Version is specifically prohibited without prior written permission. You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission. Disclaimer of Warranty This software and the accompanying files are distributed "as is" and without warranties as to performance of merchant ability or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. Because of the various hardware and software environments into which Directory Utility may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered. Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. ----------------------------- **** Known Problems **** 1) Some directories will fill too mush in the main list box 2) Some programs to keep track of deleted files will slow the system down when you try to delete a directory For example: Norton Erase protect 3) Multitasking programs that access directories currently being deleted by the program can cause strange results (nothing serious). Technical support is available at no charge by sending electronic mail via internet or by sending mail. Internet: beast@dat.ruc.dk Mail: Benny Nissen Svenstrupvejen 8 Assendl›se 4130 Viby Sj. Denmark I will try to answer all questions. When reporting problems with Directory Utility, please include the following information: 1) Is the problem reproducible? If so, how? 2) Did the problem occur when running Windows in Enhanced or Standard mode? You can determine which mode is active by choosing About in the Program Manager's Help pull-down menu. 3) If a dialog box with an error message was displayed, please include the text of the message. Thank you!