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Author
Introduction to COMFI
Files
Disk
System
Setup
Hardware requirements
What is Shareware
How to register
Disclaimer of Warranty
Copyright and Trade mark notice
Catalogue


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Author
Author: Tomas Martin
Address:Compusoft International
        P.O.Box 411
        Kilkenny  SA  5009
        Australia
Telephone and fax: 08-47 7405 or 618-47 7405 if overseas
Date of release of this product: 1st September, 1995
Version: 2.2
Note there will be a telephone and a fax number change from
September 1996; numbers '84' will be added to our existing local
numbers, so 47 7405 will become 8447 7405.
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Introduction to COMFI
COMFI - Compusoft File & Disk Manager is a collection
of high speed utility programs which will increase the
power and flexibility of your system. It includes a full
mouse support, or you can use your keyboard (TAB key
replaces the mouse).
    All utilities originate from the main menu. To
activate the menu press ALT key or click the mouse over
menu item.
    A description for each of the utilities is given
by selecting appropriate item from the menu above (Contents).
To use the COMFI you will need an IBM or compatible
computer and appropriate DOS version. We recommend DOS 6.0
an above. See also Hardware requirements.
   BEFORE YOU START please review all information contained
in this Help and in file Readme.doc. These files contain
important information about the program itself, about system
requirements, about Shareware concept and information on
conditions of using this program and registering it. For details
see Hardware requirements, What is Shareware, and topic
How to register.
GETTING STARTED. Type "COMFI" and press Enter.
The program has been written for DOS users. However, it can also
be run from Windows, if you prefer.
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Files
    FILE ATTRIBUTES allows you to display, set, or remove the
Read-only, Archive, System, and Hidden attributes assigned to
files. Displaying attributes is done by selecting files from
within drives and directory browser. Lower little boxes will
show current attributes. To change the attribute select desired
attribute box by clicking mouse button on it. Clicking over
Change button will assign new attribute to the selected file.
    COPY/DELETE allows you to copy a file from one directory
to another, to delete any file in any directory and you can
also delete all files in a directory at once. All this can be
done without leaving the directory you are logged on, without
typing in all necessary commands; just select a file or
directory from built-in browser and click your mouse.
    Built-in TEXT FILE VIEWER is suitable for easy reading of
documentation and other files without using additional file
viewer. To navigate through a text file, the following keys
are recognized:
    Page Up       ...      Pages the view window up;
    Page Down     ...      Pages the view window down;
    Arrow Up      ...      Scrolls the view window up one line;
    Arrow Down    ...      Scrolls the view window down one line;
    Arrow Left    ...      Scrolls the view window one character
                           to the left;
    Arrow Right   ...      Scrolls the view window one character
                           to the right;
    Home          ...      Positions the view window at the
                           beginning of the file;
    End           ...      Positions the view window at the end
                           of the file;
    Esc           ...      Exit

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Disk
     DISKCOPY will copy one floppy disk to the other, or one
directory to a floppy disk or to other directory with all
subdirectories and files. The module only requires you to enter
destination (e.g. A:). Selection of source files is done easily
from within the built-in file browser.
    FORMAT DISKETTE uses DOS "format" command without the need
to type all commands and switches. It allows the user to select
desired diskette size and its density for desired drive with a
simple mouse click. Supports all diskette sizes and densities
including 2880kB, provided you run the appropriate DOS version.
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System
SYSTEM INFO will supply basic technical information about your
computer system. There is no entry required, just click the mouse
button on the menu window and your processor type, computer type,
conventional memory capacity, number of parallel and serial ports,
number and type of floppies, video adapter type, extended memory
capacity (if any), expanded memory capacity (if any), information
if CD ROM, Share and VESA support are installed and info about
your fixed drive, such as volume label, number of files, e.t.c.
will be displayed.
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Setup
SET CURRENT DATE
SET CURRENT TIME will allow you set your computer clock without
quitting the program.
SETUP DATE FORMAT will allow you to set the date format to suit
either USA standard date format (month, day, year), or Austra-
lian, British and other countries date format as day, month and
year.
SETUP TIME FORMAT allow you to set the time format to 12 hour
or 24 hour time format.
All selected date and time formats will become default and the
program will use them until re-selection.
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Hardware requirements
IBM compatible 286 or better
EGA/VGA monitor
350kB free conventional memory
DOS 6.0 or better
These are requirements needed for an efficient running of
COMFI. That does not mean that the program will not satisfacto-
rily run under lower configuration.
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What is Shareware
Shareware is an exciting marketing method which allows you to
try top-quality software before you pay the author. With share-
ware, you cannot be disappointed spending money for a program
that's not right for you.
The small fee you pay to a Shareware distributor does not cover
the cost of the program itself. If you continue to use the
program, you must send the author an additional payment which
may entitle you to technical support, and other benefits. This
is termed Registration (see How to register).
Each evaluation copy is supplied to you "on approval" for the
period of 21 days. After that time you are obliged either to
register the program or stop using it.
Copying or using the program without paying for it, except as
provided above, is a breach of copyright.
Each evaluation copy is fully working, it is not limited in any
way and no features of the registered version have been omitted.
The only difference between evaluation and the registered version
are the closing and opening screen that will be removed in
registered version.
Also see How to register and Disclaimer of Warranty
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How to register
We accept cash, cheques, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and
Bankcard), or Money Order or International Money Order.
All cheques must be drawn on an Australian bank in AU$, US$ or
UK pounds. Credit cards will always be billed in AU$ so you can
get the latest and best exchange rate.
There are two easy ways to register:
- Print Order Form using built-in feature under menu item About
  (or use file Register.doc) and fill it in. Include your credit
  card details or enclose cash, cheque, money order and post it
  to us.
  If you haven't got a printer you can supply all necessary
  details on a piece of paper.
- If you have a fax you can send your order via fax. Make sure
  all your credit card details and your signature are there, then
  fax it to us.
The registration price is AU$ 30.00 or US$ 24.00 or UK 14.00
shipped anywhere in the world.
For shipping within Australia add AU$ 3.00, for shipping to other
countries add AU$ 6.00 or US$ 4.50 or UK 3.00.
All registered users will receive:
- a copy of the latest version of the program;
- a minimum of three months free phone, fax and mail technical
  support;
- 25% discount on any update, when it become available;
- free evaluation copy of Easy Addresses v.2.0;
- the satisfaction you did the right thing.
Send the Order form and registration payment to:

Compusoft International                   Phone and fax:
P.O.Box 411                               08-47 7405
Kilkenny  SA  5009                    or 618-47 7405 if overseas
Australia
Also see What is Shareware and Disclaimer of Warranty
Note there will be a telephone and a fax number change from
September 1996; numbers '84' will be added to our existing local
numbers, so 47 7405 will become 8447 7405.
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Copyright and Trade mark notice
The following expressions, used anywhere in this software, are
Copyright, Trade Mark and/or property as follows:
DOS is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
WINDOWS is trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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Disclaimer of Warranty
TOMAS MARTIN AND/OR COMPUSOFT INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIM ALL
WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHENTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALY DISCLAIMED.
NEITHER TOMAS MARTIN NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN
THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF TOMAS
MARTIN OR ANYONE ELSE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL
RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth
of Australia and/or the State of South Australia and shall inure
to the benefit of Tomas Martin and any successors, administrators,
heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either
party against the other arising out of or related to this
agreement shall be brought only in a state or federal court of
competent jurisdiction located in Adelaide, South Australia. The
parties hereby consent to in personal jurisdiction of said courts.
Also see What is Shareware and How to register
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Catalogue
OTHER SHAREWARE PRODUCTS FOR DOS FROM THE SAME AUTHOR:

INFORMATION MANAGER v.1.1 - Combines many features usually found
in several separate programs.Address Database will help you keep
track of people and their addresses, phones, faxes, etc., Book
Database will manage your book library, CD/Cassettes Database
will help you to manage your CD/Cassettes library. The Info
utility will also show calendar and give you other useful infor-
mation about date and times.
Requires: IBM 286+ or compat.,EGA/VGA, 500kB RAM, DOS 3.1+

HOLD IT v.1.1 - Database Management System that will store
records of just about anything. You give a name to each record
field, you decide what to store. The search facility allows
you to find any record, the sort feature allows you to sort
records alphabetically. Unlimited number of entries. Browse/
Edit feature. Support for most printers. Designed with user in
mind, very easy to set-up and follow.
Requires: IBM 286+ or compat., EGA/VGA, 350kB RAM, DOS 3.1+

AUSTRALIAN POSTCODES v.1.0 - Easy to use, automatic, fast
searching program to match required town/suburb with postcode,
and vice versa. No need to know exact spelling of places, just
enter partial name or partial postcode and the Find option will
find a match for you. The program also comes with print option
and shows exact time and date.
Requires: IBM 286+ or compatible, EGA/VGA, 300 kB RAM, DOS 3.1+

BUSINESS INVENTORY ORGANIZER v.2.0 - Bio will allow you to
organize and group your business belongings. Unlimited number
of entries, sort feature, fast search option, browse and edit
options. Records can be displayed on the screen or printed
out.
Requires: IBM 286+ or compat., EGA/VGA, 450 kB RAM, DOS 3.1+

EASY ADDRESSES v.2.0 - Updated version of popular database
address system. New in this version: very fast search facility,
upgraded sort option, can now print mailing labels. New print
option allow you to print out all records or just selected ones.
Requires: IBM 286+ or compat., EGA/VGA, 350 kB RAM, DOS 3.1+

DATA MASTER v.2.5 - is a free-form database system that lets
you store, retrieve, sort, and print any kind of information
quickly, simply, and safely. Very fast Find option will search
for string (word or words) related to your record and you can
also find your record by entering Keyword. Browse option lists
all records forwards or backwards, Sort feature sorts your
records by Keyword. The number of entries is unlimited. Simple
to use, no setup. More
Requires: IBM 286+ or compat., EGA/VGA, 450 kb RAM, DOS 3.1+

COMAR v.2.1 - is an archive shell for DOS. Very easy to use, but
with a lot of potential. Supports LHA, ZIP, ARC, ARJ and PAK,
viewer, all self-extracting archives. Full mouse and keyboard
support.
Requires: IBM 286+ or compat.

All these programs are shareware.
With registration to COMFI you'll receive a free evaluation
copy of EASY ADDRESSES v.2.0


