                      CDCOPY.EXE V2.001
                      =================

    This module allows you to write audio-tracks from CD
    to disk.

    Running under Windows-95 the program only works
    with SCSI-CDROM/CD-R, which support this special mode.

    Using WINDOWS-NT it is possible to use the generic WIN32
    interface to read the CDDA-tracks. By default the module
    starts detecting an ASPI-interface. If it is not available
    the generic interface is used.

    The following hardware was tested:
    Adaptec 2940, Plextor CD-ROM 8XCS

    It's fully functional under Windows-95 and Windows-NT 3.51/4.0. 

    For both operating systems I used EZ-SCSI 4.00, 4.01
    as ASPI-interfaces.

    The following versions were tested:

    WNASPI32.DLL    22528  -> EZ-SCSI 4.01
    WNASPI32.DLL    21504  -> EZ-SCSI 4.00

    Using the ASPI-interface and there is more than
    one CD-ROM or CD-Writer active, you have to manipulate
    the follwing entries of the INI-File (CDCOPY.INI):
    Hostadapternumber, LUN and Target.
    By default the program searches the first CD-ROM
    that it can find (Hostadapternr. = 0).

    Because the module uses ASPI and the MM-extension of the
    WIN32-SDK you have to change the drive letter
    under Systemcontrol / Multimedia / CD-Music, if you
    don't want to use the first CD-ROM.

    Using the generic interface you can change the drive in
    the combobox of the main dialog.

    The CD-ID shown in the left upper corner is the ID
    you can get with the MM-Extension (look at CDPLAYER.INI).
    If entries of artist or title are found in CDPLAYER.INI
    they are shown in the window. Using WINDOWS-NT CDPLAYER.INI
    can be larger than 64 KB. Windows-95 doesn't allow
    files larger than 64 KB to be handled properly.

    The progam creates by default WAV-Files which are written to
    the defaultdrive with the name TRACKxx.WAV, where "xx"
    is a continuous number reflecting the track number. Using
    the option "SAVE AS" you can change drive or name.

    Before writing the module tests if there is enough space
    to write the file and reacts if not.

    Doubleclick on a track shows a small dialog to select
    and save a part of track. The files are named "TRACK_xx.WAV".
    The option "SAVE AS" enables you to change drive or name.

    CDCOPY.INI allows you to set a different default destination
    drive under "DestDr".

    The entry ForceGen=1 forces the use of the WIN32 inferface
    although an ASPI-Interface is detected.

    The module doesn't use the registry and the INI-File can be
    changed with any editor. The file should be placed in the
    Windows directory.

    All options can be reached over menu (File/Options) beginning
    with V1.200.The option "Buffered reading" speeds up reading
    up to 20 % when using the generic interface. 

    The option "classic mode" allows you to save more than one
    track in a file. This is comfortable if you have classic or
    live CDs. After burning this track on a new CD you can't
    position at a specific track of the formerly chosen one!

    The option "Overread def. sec" lets you record damaged
    tracks. If there are not too many defect sectors you will
    not hear the missing parts.

    The option "Save CDPLAYER.INI title" makes, that if
    available, all titles found in CDPLAYER.INI were used as
    filenames. The extension WAV, AU, RAW or MPG is appended
    in spite of this.

    The MPG format is first written as WAV file and then
    reformatted as MPEG. So temporary is more space required.

    If you have any suggestions or errors please feel free to send
    me an e-mail. The actual version of CDCOPY is always available
    at http://members.aol.com/mbarth2193. Please send feedback about
    supported drives!

    The MPG format is first written as WAV file and then
    reformatted as MPEG. So temporary is more space required.

    If you report any problems, please send the following
    information:

    Version of CDCOPY you use
    Vendor of your CDROM/CDR
    Operating system
    Which interface you use ASPI or WIN32 for Windows-NT

    Versions:
    2.001 - Support for TEAC drives
    2.000 - Support of MPG format (MPEG 1 layer 2)
            Extreme small files and extreme slow when packing 
    1.700 - Added space information for tracks
    1.604 - Corrected error reading non-buffered mode uding generic interface
    1.603 - Added support for HITACHI drives
    1.602 - Corrected some bugs
    1.600 - Support for RICOH drives (ASPI)
    1.500 - Choice of CDROMs/CDRs using a combobox and
            buffered reading using generic interface
    1.400 - Save tracks using title of CDPLAYER.INI or chosen name
    1.300 - Added tooltips, nicer buttons
            Dialog to save a part of a track
    1.200 - Saving soundfiles as WAV, AU or RAW
            Classic-mode (Writing subsequent tracks of live or
            classic-CD in one file without pause)
    1.100 - IDE-Support using generic WIN32 interface
    1.005 - Support for HP-Writer
    1.004 - Overread defect sectors
            Show content of CDPLAYER.INI if available


                               Attention!

    Individual users may freely use this software.

    Profit groups may use this software only with explicit written
    permission of the author.

      
    M. Barth - mbarth2193@aol.com

