\^[Esc] Exit\Cancel
 
\^EXIT
If the Highlight Bar is located in the Directory Window, pressing the [Esc]
key will bring up the Exit Window.  You will then have three options:
 
 a) Pressing [Esc] a second time allows you to completely EXIT the program
    and return to DOS.
 
 b) If a drawing file has been selected, pressing the [Enter] key at this
    time will EXIT the program and load AutoCAD with the selected drawing
    file.
 
 c) Pressing any other key at this time will cancel the EXIT operation and
    allow you to resume your previous action.
 
\^CANCEL
Pressing the [Esc] key at any other time cancels the current operation and
lets you proceed with your previous action.
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][C] Copy\Move File(s)
The Copy\Move procedure involves three steps.
    1) Use the [Space Bar] to tag the files.
    2) Press [Alt][C] to select the tagged files.
    3) Move the Highlight Bar to the destination and press [Alt][C] again.
 
\^Selecting the Source Files
    Locate the Highlight Bar on the directory that contains the source
    file(s).  Then, use the [Space Bar] to tag the files that you wish to
    copy or move.  When you are ready, press [Alt][C] to select the tagged
    files.  You will be asked if you want to \^C^opy or \^M^ove the selected
    files.  Press the corresponding letter and a path to the tagged files
    (the "From" path) will be displayed in a window on the bottom of the
    screen.
\^Selecting the Destination
    Move the Highlight Bar to the directory where the files are to be copied
    or moved to.  Press [Alt][C] a second time to select the destination.
    (The "To" path will be shown on the bottom of the screen).  You will
    then be asked if the names of the target files should be different from
    the original.  Answer "Y" and the Pop Up Window will appear allowing you
    to enter a file name or mask for the target file(s), or press "N" to
    retain the original names.
(Continued)
\^[Alt][C] Copy\Move (Cont.)
 
When the function is initiated, the Pop Up Window will appear in the center
of the screen.  A counter will displayed in this window to show the number
of files that remain to be copied or moved.  As each file is processed, the
current source and target file names will be displayed on the bottom of the
screen.  You may press [Esc] at any time to stop this procedure.
 
To CANCEL this procedure after the source path has been selected ...
    Press the [Esc] key while the Highlight Bar is located in the Directory
    Window.  You will be asked to verify that you wish to clear the "From"
    path.  Type "Y" or press [Esc] to confirm this action.
 
NOTE: Files cannot be Moved to a different drive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][D] Set to Drive
 
Pressing [Alt][D] causes the Pop Up Window to appear.  The current drive
letter will be supplied as the default.  Type in the letter of a valid
drive and the new directory and file information will be displayed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][F] Find File
 
Pressing [Alt][F] causes the Pop Up Window to appear.  Displayed in the
window will be the current File Mask.  Type in the name of a file, or use
the global characters "?" and "*" to scan for any matching file.  Press
[Enter] when you are satisfied and the file search will be initiated.
 
First, DirecTREE will change to the root directory.  Then, the alphabetical
list of directories will be scanned for matching file names.  When a match
is found, the Highlight Bar will be placed in the File Window where you
will regain control.  Normal File Window functions ([PgUp], [PgDn], Delete,
Rename, View, etc.) will operate as expected.
 
Press [Enter] or [Esc] to return to the Directory Window and resume the
search.  The Pop Up Window will appear asking you to verify if you wish to
continue, type "Y" to proceed.
 
To Cancel the search, press any key.  The Pop Up Window will appear asking
you if you wish to continue.  Type "N" or press [Esc] to terminate the
search.
 
NOTE: The File Mask is modified during the find file operation.
 
\^[Alt][M] Modify File Mask
 
Pressing [Alt][M] causes the Pop Up Window to appear.  The current File
Mask will be supplied as the default.  Modify the mask (global characters
"*" and "?" are accepted) and press [Enter] when you are satisfied.  The
new list of matching file names will be displayed in the File Window.
 
NOTE: Refer to the DOS manual for more information on the global characters
      "*" and "?".
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][N] Edit New Drawing File
 
Before executing this function, place the Highlight Bar on the directory
which will contain the new file.  Pressing [Alt][N] causes the Pop Up
Window to appear.  Type in the new drawing file name, press [Enter] when
you are satisfied and the Exit Window will pop up ...
 
 a) Press the [Enter] key to Exit the program and load AutoCAD with the new
    drawing file name.
 
 b) Pressing any other key at this time will cancel the current operation
    and allow you to resume your previous action.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][O] DOS Operating System Shell
 
Pressing [Alt][O] brings up the Pop Up Window allowing you to verify the
Shell function.  Type "Y" and a DOS session will be initiated.  At the
bottom of the screen, a reminder is displayed, "Type EXIT to return to
DirecTREE".
 
NOTE: The shell function can be disabled while AutoCAD is running. If you
      would like this option to be enabled, you must run the DTConfig program.
      (Use caution if you shell to DOS while AutoCAD is running.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][R] Rename Directory\File
 
Pressing [Alt][R] brings up the Pop Up Window allowing you to modify the
name of the highlighted directory or file.  On the first line of the Pop Up
Window, the original name will be displayed.  Modify the name, press
[Enter] when you are satisfied and the name will be updated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][S] Select New Sort Field
 
Pressing [Alt][S] allows you to select a new file sort field.  The
Highlight Bar will appear on the top line of the File Window located over
the current sort field.  Use the right or left arrow keys to select a new
sort field.  Press [Enter] when you are satisfied and the newly sorted list
of files will be displayed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Alt][V] View text file
 
Pressing the [Alt][V] key causes the "DView" program to be executed
allowing you to view the ASCII contents of the highlighted file.  (Refer to
the documentation for the DView program for more information.)  Press [Esc]
or [Enter] to return to DirecTREE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Space Bar] Tag/Untag Files
 
Pressing the [Space Bar] toggles file tags on or off.  A diamond will
appear next to each tagged file.
 
If the Highlight Bar is located in the File Window, the current file tag
will be inverted.
 
If the Highlight Bar is in the Directory Window, all of the file tags will
be inverted.
 
NOTE: If you move the Highlight Bar to a different subdirectory, all file
      tags will be turned off.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Any Other Key] Goto Matching Directory\File
 
Typing any other character will cause that letter to be added to the end of
the Scan String (which will appear above the Directory Window).  DirecTREE
will search through the current list of directory or file names for the
first name that matches the Scan string.  If a match is found, the
Highlight Bar will be placed on the matching name.  If you continue to type
matching characters, the Scan string will be updated on the screen and
DirecTREE will continue to search downward for a better match.  The Scan
string will disappear if no match is found in the list.
 
Press the backspace key to delete one character at a time off the end of
the Scan string.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Ins] Create New Subdirectory
 
Pressing the [Ins] key brings up the Pop Up Window.  Type in a new
directory name and press [Enter] when finished.  Before the new directory
is created, you will be asked to verify this action.  Type "Y" to confirm
this operation.  Type "N" or press [Esc] to cancel this procedure and
resume your previous action.
 
The new directory will be created in the current Base Directory (The Base
Directory is located at the very top of the Directory Window).
 
NOTE: Refer to your DOS manual for the maximum length of the Path from the
      root directory to the desired level.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Del] Remove Highlighted Directory\File
\^If the Highlight Bar is currently located in the...
 
\^Directory Window
    Pressing the [Del] key will cause the highlighted subdirectory to be
    removed if it is empty.  Verify that no files or subdirectories exist
    prior to attempting to remove a directory.
 
NOTE: The Base Directory can not be removed.
 
\^File Window
    Pressing the delete key will allow you to delete the highlighted file.
    You will be asked to verify this action.  Type "Y" to confirm removal
    of the file, or type "N" to Cancel and resume your previous action.
 
    If Files Are Tagged, the Pop Up Window will appear asking you if you
    wish to delete all tagged files.  If you answer "Y", you will also be
    given the opportunity to confirm the deletion of each tagged file.
 
 
NOTE: Directories and files which are marked as Read Only can not be
      removed. (Refer to your DOS manual for more information.)
 
\^[+] Change to Highlighted Directory
 
Pressing [+] changes to the subdirectory where the Highlight Bar is
currently located.  This directory will be placed at the top of the
Directory Window where it will be referred to as the Base Directory.  If
any subdirectories are found, they will be displayed below this new Base
Directory.
 
NOTE: Refer to your DOS manual for more information about directories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[-] Change to Parent Directory
 
Pressing the [-] key changes to the parent directory of the Base Directory.
The parent subdirectory will become the new Base Directory and will be
placed at the top of the Directory Window.  The directory information for
the new Base Directory will be displayed in the Directory Window.
 
NOTE: If the Base Directory is the Root directory then pressing [-] key has
      no effect.  Refer to your DOS manual for more information about
      directories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Enter] Select Highlighted Directory\Drawing File
 
When the Highlight Bar is located in the ...
\^Directory Window
    Pressing the [Enter] key selects the highlighted directory and moves the
    Highlight Bar over to the File Window.
 
\^File Window
    Pressing the [Enter] key selects the highlighted drawing file and moves
    the Highlight Bar back over to the Directory Window.  The selected file
    is the file that will be loaded by DirecTREE.
 
NOTE: The currently selected Path and File Name will be displayed in the
      Status Window.  You may use the [Right] and [Left] arrow keys in place
      of [Enter].
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[] Scroll Up
 
Pressing the up arrow allows you to scroll upward through the current list
of files or directories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[] Scroll Down
 
Pressing the down arrow allows you to scroll downward through the current
list of files or directories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[PgUp] Page Up One Screen
 
Pressing the [PgUp] key causes the previous page of file or directory names
to be displayed in the current window.  If the Highlight Bar is already on
the first page, pressing [PgUp] moves the Highlight Bar to the top of the
screen.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[PgDn] Page Down One Screen
 
Pressing the [PgDn] key causes the next page of file or directory names to
be displayed in the current window.  If the Highlight Bar is already on
the first page, pressing [PgUp] will move the Highlight Bar to the bottom
of the screen.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[Home] - Top of List
 
Pressing the [Home] key causes the Highlight Bar to jump to the very first
name in the Directory or File Window.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^[End] - Bottom of List
 
Pressing the [End] key causes the Highlight Bar to jump to the very last
name in the Directory or File Window.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
\^Loading the Selected Drawing File
 
 1) First, use the [Enter] key to select the drawing file that you wish to
    load.  (After this has been done, the path and file name will be
    displayed in the Status Window.)
 2) Next, locate the Highlight Bar in the Directory Window and press [Esc].
 3) When the Exit Window appears press the [Enter] key.  The AutoCAD Main
    Menu will then appear with the designated drawing file as the default.
 
NOTE: Refer to help on "[Enter]" for more information about Selecting a
      drawing File.
 
\^If you are having trouble^ loading AutoCAD for the first time:
 1) Make sure you are executing the DirecTREE program by typing \^"DTREE"^
    at the DOS prompt.
 2) If you run AutoCAD from a batch file, make sure the format of the
    command is "ACAD %1 %2", otherwise, no default file name will be
    supplied at the Main Menu.
 3) Be sure that there is a path to the DirecTREE subdirectory as well as
    your AutoCAD subdirectory.
 
 
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