    AUTOZIP help (Copyright) 1994 by, Brian Bratcher.

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FILE MENU - DOS
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       Using the DOS selection from the file menu box
shells out to the DOS environment. When doing so, keep in
mind that AUTOZIP is still running -- that is AUTOZIP swaps
most all of the program from conventional memory to disk (XMS 
memory, or EMS memory), while waiting for you to type EXIT at 
DOS prompt to restore the program. This allows you to run 
other programs in turn saving any information that AUTOZIP 
has stored. This selection is useful when there is a need 
to look at a file more closely than AUTOZIP will allow. 
NOTE: You should never load a TSR (Terminate and Stay 
Resident) while AUTOZIP is in the shelled state of operation. 
An error will occur when the EXIT command is used to restore AUTOZIP,
thus causing loss of any information stored and possibly 
resulting in having to reboot your computer.  Also, AUTOZIP 
will swap in and out of memory or to disk, leaving a small 
nub of only 64 to 204 bytes in conventional memory.


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FILE MENU - SETUP
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       At this point, you select the defaults you want to use.
The setup part of AUTOZIP has six options, these options appear
in the format of input fields (or lines). The input fields control
various DOS PATHS and SWAPPING information, which is integral to
the proper operation of AUTOZIP. NOTE: The first time AUTOZIP is
executed, a file named "DFT.DBF" is created in the directory where
the file "AUTOZIP.EXE" is located. The file "DFT.DBF" is used to store 
the default information. The input fields are numbered and named as 
follows:

       1 Enable advanced options.
       2 Set swapping.
       3 Path for COMM. software.
       4 Full path and name for COMM. software must include extension.
       5 Default dload path.
       6 Default work path.

       
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       Definition and use of each input field
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       1 Enable advanced options: "1 Enable advanced options" allows 
the use of DOS wildcards. When this option is set to "ON", submenus 
will be displayed after various selections within AUTOZIP. NOTE:
When "1 Enable advanced options" is set to "OFF", these various selections 
will work as if no wildcard option ever existed. In turn, using "*.*" as the
default wildcard. Some selections in fact cannot be used until this option 
is enabled. To change the default setting of "OFF" to "ON", use the 
UP-DOWN arrow keys to move to line "1 Enable advanced options". A red 
dialogue box will be displayed. Use the "TAB" key to swtich from "OFF" 
to "ON". At this point you may press the "ESC" key to exit and save 
the configuration. You may also continue to edit the setup configuration
by using the UP-DOWN arrow keys.
       
       
       2 Set Swapping: "2 Set Swapping" tells AUTOZIP how to use disk 
or memory when shelling or swapping. If you have XMS memory or EMS
memory and you want AUTOZIP to use it, use the UP-DOWN arrow keys
to move to line 2. A blue  dialogue box will appear.
Press the tab key until the desired selection is displayed.
At this point, you may press the ESC key to save the 
configuration or press the UP-DOWN arrow keys to continue 
editing the CONFIG information. 

       
       3 Path for COMM. software: "3 Path for COMM. software" is the 
full DOS path to your communication software. This input field tells 
AUTOZIP where to find the executable that starts your communication
software. NOTE: DO NOT APPEND A BACKSLASH CHARACTER "\" to the
end of the full path. A correct example is C:\AUTOZIP\WORK
while an incorrect example is C:\AUTOZIP\WORK\.

       
       4 Full path and name for COMM. software must include
extension: "4 Full path and name for COMM. software must include extension" 
tells AUTOZIP which executable starts your COMM. software. This input 
field should be the same as input field "3 Path for COMM." except
the executable file name that starts your communication software should 
be added to the end. As in the example given in the paragraph above 
("3 Path for COMM. software") C:\AUTOZIP\WORK is the path to your COMM. 
software -- input field 4 should look similar to this: 
C:\AUTOZIP\WORK\ANY.EXE. Input field number four will vary from computer 
to computer and with the different types of communication software 
available. Also note that you cannot run a WINDOWS COMM. program with 
AUTOZIP. For example, you cannot use c:\windows\terminal.exe. 
Input field number 4 should also include the file extension such as 
ANY.EXE or ANY.COM (".EXE" or ".COM" is the extension).
NOTE: If a batch file is used to start your COMM. software, you
need to use a utility to convert batch files to COM files.
A good program to use is the shareware version BAT2COM.ZIP found 
on many BBS.

       
       5 Default dload path: "5 Default dload path" tells AUTOZIP where
to find your download directory. This is where your communication 
software puts files you download from a BBS or any other telecommunication
service. Some COMM. software programs have an option for setting the 
default download and upload directory. This should be set the same in 
AUTOZIP as it is set in the COMM. software. Again, do not append the 
backslash character "\" to the end of this entry. 

       6 Default work path: "6 Default work path" is used by the TEST 
selection from the UNZIP MENU. Enter any directory you wish as the
default work directory. NOTE: The default work area is a temporary work
space for AUTOZIP. Some selections in AUTOZIP WILL DELETE ALL FILES 
in the work area. DO NOT USE THE WORK AREA FOR STORAGE.
       
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FILE MENU - ABOUT
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       This selection tells what version of AUTOZIP is 
currently running and the copyright notice. It also displays
various other information about the author. 




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FILE MENU - RUN
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       This selection starts what I call a modem session.
From here on out it will be called a session.  When using the RUN 
selection, AUTOZIP shells or swaps out of conventional memory
and runs your COMM. software. AUTOZIP stays in the swapped
state until you terminate the session -- by which I mean quit 
your COMM. program. While in a session, you use your COMM. software 
just like you would any other time, nothing is different except
AUTOZIP is waiting for you to quit. Before starting a session, AUTOZIP 
checks the default download path (entered in the setup option from 
the FILE MENU) and records the file names and a count of how many files 
exist BEFORE the session starts. After you quit the session AUTOZIP then 
checks the default download path again to see if any new files are
present. If no new files exist, you are returned to the main
menu. If new files are detected, you will be placed in the 
NEW FILES section of AUTOZIP. NOTE: The only way to be placed 
in the NEW FILES section of AUTOZIP is, A: Download file(s) while a 
session is invoked. B: Copy or create a file in the default dload 
directory while a session is invoked.


       Ok, now we made it through a successful session and there are new 
files in the download directory. At this point, you will be placed in 
the NEW FILES SCREEN. Here is where you will stay until the selection 
RETURN TO AUTOZIP is made.

       To the right hand side of the screen, a red box is displayed.
This is called the NEW FILES LIST BOX. All new files are displayed in 
this box. To the left hand side of the screen, a light blue menu selection 
box is displayed. This is called the NEW FILES MENU BOX. There are eight 
selections you can make from the NEW FILES MENU BOX. NOTE: Some of the
selections from the NEW FILES MENU BOX invoke a DIRECTORY PAGE or FILE PAGE
(for more information about the DIRECTORY & FILE PAGE see basic operation
from AUTOZIP INTRO help). The following is a list of selections from the 
NEW FILE MENU BOX in the order they appear:

       1.  Unzip File
       2.  Print File List
       3.  View ZIP File
       4.  Move File
       5.  Make a Directory
       6.  Shell to DOS
       7.  Browse File Areas
       8.  Return to AUTOZIP

       NOTE: The actual NEW FILES MENU BOX does not display the        
numbers that precede each selection in the list above.


       At this point, I will describe the NEW FILES LIST BOX and
then continue on to describe each selection from the NEW FILES MENU BOX.
The NEW FILES LIST BOX presents each new file by name. Each new file
name is assigned a number, which is displayed preceding the associated
new file. It is this number that will be used when reference to
a new file is made by using selections from the NEW FILES MENU BOX.
The NEW FILES LIST BOX will only display 15 new files at any one time.
If more files exist than can displayed a yellow plus ("+") is displayed
at the bottom of the NEW FILES LIST BOX. When more than 15 new files 
are detected, you can scroll trough the files one page at a time using
the UP-DOWN arrow keys. The dialogue boxes that appear (invoked by making
selection from the NEW FILES MENU BOX) tells WHEN you can use the arrow
keys for scrolling.
       
       
       The first selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is 
UNZIP FILE. Use this selection to UNZIP a single selected file
displayed in the NEW FILES LIST BOX. To use, make the selection
"UNZIP FILE" from the NEW FILES MENU BOX. A small red dialogue box is 
displayed in place of the NEW FILES MENU BOX asking for the number 
of the file to unzip. Enter the number that precedes the file
name you want to unzip and press ENTER (you may also press
the ESC key to abort). A DIRECTORY PAGE is then displayed (See basic 
operation from AUTOZIPS INTRO help). Select the drive and directory to 
unzip the new file,  press ENTER, and that is it. The new file is unzipped 
and you are returned back to the NEW FILES SCREEN.

       The second selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is 
PRINT FILE LIST. This selection was designed to print a quick reference 
of the new files for later use. This selection also prints the current
time and date along with the file list. To use, select PRINT FILE LIST 
from the NEW FILES MENU BOX and press ENTER. NOTE: This selection was 
written for a dot matrix printer, which is the only kind of printer I 
tested the program on, but it should work for any printer.


       The third selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is
VIEW ZIP FILE. This selection allows you to look at the many files 
contained in a ZIP FILE with out actually unzipping the file to disk.
This selection is very simple to use. Make the selection VIEW ZIP FILE 
from the NEW FILES MENU BOX. A red dialogue will appear in place of the
NEW FILES MENU BOX asking to enter the number of the file to view. Type 
the number preceding the zip file you want to view and press ENTER. The 
contents of the new zip file is then displayed on the screen one page at 
a time until the end, then you are returned back to the NEW FILES SCREEN.
Also, to advance from one page to the next while viewing, press any key or 
press ESC to abort.

       The fourth selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is 
MOVE FILE. Making this selection moves a new file to anywhere you select 
and replaces the new files list displayed in the NEW FILES LIST BOX with 
"MOVED". To move a new file, select MOVE FILE from the NEW FILES MENU BOX 
and press ENTER.  A red dialogue box appears in place of the NEW FILES 
MENU BOX asking for the number of the file to be moved. Enter the number 
preceding the file name you want to move and press ENTER. A DIRECTORY PAGE 
is now displayed. (See basic operation from AUTOZIP INTRO help.) Select the
drive and directory of where you want to move the new file. The 
file is then moved from the default download directory to the selected 
drive & directory. The NEW FILES LIST BOX is updated with the change, 
and you are returned to the NEW FILES SCREEN.

       The fifth selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is 
MAKE A DIRECTORY. This selection is handy for making directories to unzip 
new files. To use, select MAKE A DIRECTORY from the NEW FILES MENU BOX
and press ENTER. A red dialogue box asking to enter the name of the 
directory to make is displayed. Type in the name, and press ENTER. A 
DIRECTORY PAGE is then displayed (see basic operation from the AUTOZIP 
INTRO help). Select a drive and directory. This tells AUTOZIP where to 
create the directory name which was previously entered. The directory 
is then created, and you are returned back to the NEW FILES SCREEN.

       The sixth selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is SHELL 
TO DOS. This selection is exactly the same as the selection "DOS" from the 
FILE MENU. The only difference is upon typing exit at the DOS prompt, you 
are returned back to AUTOZIP'S NEW FILES SECTION instead of AUTOZIPS 
main menu.

       The seventh selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is 
BROWSE FILE AREAS. This selection allows you to look at the drives, 
directories, and files on any drive available for use. This is done 
via a FILE PAGE (see basic operation from AUTOZIP INTRO help for 
more info on the FILE PAGE).


       Finally, the eighth selection displayed in the NEW FILES MENU BOX is
RETURN TO AUTOZIP. This selection discards all new file information and
returns you back to AUTOZIPS main menu.

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SOME NOTES TO REMEMBER ABOUT AUTOZIP'S RUN SELECTION
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       If for some reason your COMM. software creates a new file in the 
default download path every time it is run, AUTOZIP will interpret this 
as a new download file and go to the NEW FILES SECTION every time you invoke
a session. The only way to prevent this, is to change the default download 
path in selection setup from the FILE MENU. By doing this, it defeats the 
purpose of AUTOZIP, but AUTOZIP still contains many features that you 
can use.  Also, when you first start AUTOZIP, you can use the command line
switch "AUTOZIP a" to automatically start a session. This takes you 
straight to the run section in turn bypassing the main menu. After 
the session is done, AUTOZIP will return to the main menu as normal.

NOTE: AUTOZIP will only recognize 150 new files maximum. Also, the 
maximum number of files that is in the default dload path before 
starting a session cannot be more than 200. 


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FILE MENU - HELP
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       This selection takes you to AUTOZIPS online help. Select
the topic you need information about using the UP-DOWN arrow keys 
and press ENTER. To advance from one page to the next press any key. 
To abort or exit press the ESC key.

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FILE MENU - READ
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       This selection allows you to quickly read the doc
files that accompany many shareware packages that come in zip
file format. NOTE: READ is a generic plain ASCII text reader
and is not a text editor. Tab characters or special control
characters inserted by many word processors will be
displayed. To use, make the selection "READ" from the FILE MENU.
A FILE PAGE is then displayed. Select the drive and directory
that contains the file to view, select the file, and press ENTER.
The selected file is then displayed. To end reading, press
the ESC key, or press any key to advance from one page to the
next. AUTOZIP will automatically return you to the main menu
upon reaching the end of the file.


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FILE MENU - CLEAN
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       This selection erases all files in the default AUTOZIP WORK
AREA. Please be careful when using this selection, as not to
erase any important files in the work area. You should always
use the BROWSE selection from the ZIP MENU to see what is in 
the default AUTOZIP WORK AREA before using the CLEAN selection.


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FIEL MENU - PRINT MAN
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    This selection prints the AUTOZIP USERS MENUAL (this file).





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FILE MENU - PRINT REG
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    This selection prints the AUTOZIP REGISTRATION FORM.




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FILE MENU - RESET
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       This selection resets the current drive and working 
directory to the drive and directory that contains the file "AUTOZIP.EXE". 
Use this selection if you have AUTOZIP added to the DOS search path. 
If you are using a floppy disk drive such as "A:", and start AUTOZIP by 
typing AUTOZIP at the DOS prompt, AUTOZIP will try to access the
a drive every time any disk activity invoked. This makes
AUTOZIP very slow, so use "RESET" to change the current drive and working 
path to AUTOZIP'S home drive and directory, then all disk activity not 
using a floppy will be much faster.



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FILE MENU - EXIT
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       This selection terminates AUTOZIP and returns you
back to the DOS prompt. NOTE: AUTOZIP generates random
screen prompts that remind you that AUTOZIP is a shareware
product and your responsibility to register after the
evaluation period has passed. The registered version of 
AUTOZIP does not produce these screens.
