File Works V1.1 by Phil Smith ------------------------------- File Works is a simple, easy to use directory utility that allows you to perform basic file operations such as copy, move, delete and so forth. To run File Worksard you need a Windows 3.x compatible machine, and Windows 3.x (of course). In addition you will need the vbrun200.dll file. It can be obtained at ftp.cica.indiana.edu in the /pub/pc/win3/util directory. Most of the program is pretty much self explanatory, but here are a few notes: Installation --------------------- Unzip filework.zip in the directory you wish to place it in and create a new program item from the Program Manager. The findfile.exe file must be in the same directory as filewiz.exe While File Works was written in Visual Basic V2.0, findfile.exe was written with Turbo C++ V3.1. I did this because Visual Basic simply was not fast enough for me to do a good recursive file search. Active Directory ------------------- The buttons in the bottom row operate on the files in the list box marked "Active". To change the active list box just click in the one you want. Associations ------------- Associations allow you to associate a file type with an application. For example you can associate all files that have the txt extension with the notepad.exe application, so whenever you double click on such a file the notepad program is launched and the txt file is loaded into notepad. Just make that when you enter an extension that you do not include the '.' in it or File Worksard will not recognize it. To add, edit, or delete an association chose association from the File menu. Info Button -------------- The info button allows you to change the attributes of a file. Just click on the check boxes for that attributes you want and choose ok. Revision History --------------------- V1.0 Feb 5, 1993 -initial release V1.1 Feb 9,1993 - it was pointed out to me that the name File Wizard was also used by another company so to avoid confusion, the name has been changed to File Works. - discovered some small but annoying bugs right after the initial release and corrected them - corrected some error handling problems - info button now works correctly - findfile start directory bug was fixed - added a refresh button to the file list boxes so the user can update listings if some other application alters the listings Scary Legal Stuff ------------------ Well, ok so it isn't so scary, because this program is FREE! Yes, its amazing, a program for an MSDOS machine that does not ask for an outrageous registration fee! All I ask is that if you do find this program useful (or otherwise) that you drop me a note describing what do you like and don't like about the program. Also, feel free to offer any suggestions for additions/improvements to the program. You can contact me at: Phil Smith 4405 Castlewood #3 Ames, Iowa 50010 515-292-2762 email: pjsmith@iastate.edu Planned future enhancements include adding configurable buttons via a simple scripting language. Enjoy...