Dingbat!
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                        Copyright 1990, David Becker
                          GEnie mail to D.Becker8


Would'nt it be fun if you could include those non-standard graphic characters 
in your filenames? How about a little clock in your alarm accessory or a
musical note in your MIDI program? The ST's desktop will not allow you to
enter any of these special characters (try holding down CONTROL and typing 
random keys within your word processor). Dingbat is the answer to this
shortcoming. 

Dingbat will run on all ST platforms with a monochrome monitor. (If you are 
only using colour I recommend you take a hard look at Atari's excellent 
monochrome alternative). When run, Dingbat presents you with the standard 
item selector box in which to choose the file you wish to re-name. After you
have made a choice (do not re-name .RSC or other support files associated with
a program - this will prevent programs from loading properly) you will be 
presented with the main screen containing (from top to bottom) the original
filename, the new filename being created and the "point and shoot grid".
 
To re-name the chosen file simply type characters from the keyboard or point
at one of the graphic boxes within the "point and shoot grid". The backspace
key deletes characters and the ESC key erases the entire filename for
re-entry. Click within the RENAME: box at the top to abort and choose another 
filename.  

When you are happy with the new filename in all of its glory simply press 
RETURN and make sure your disk is not write protected.
Dingbat automatically tests to make sure your new name contains the 
correct extension (.ACC .PRG .APP .TOS .TTP) but remember that filenames can 
be no more than eight characters and extensions no more than three characters.
After re-naming the file, Dingbat will again bring back the fileselector
asking for another file to re-name. Simply click CANCEL when you are done.

You use Dingbat at your own risk. It is NOT shareware, it is freeware.
                                       
                                        Have fun!
                                         Dave Becker
                                          GEnie D.Becker8