README.TXT - Full Documentation of MaxDIR. FASTREAD.TXT - Quick Read Documentation of MaxDIR. HISTORY.TXT - History of Revisions to MaxDIR. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MaxDIR v2.29 [Documentation - DI.EXE] (C)1995-2005 MSH Softworks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ This utility has always been and always will be FREEWARE ] --> Type DI /? for a list of command-switches. Use README.TXT for help. <-- INSTALLATION: Simply copy the MaxDIR files into your OS directory, or any place else that is specified in your AUTOEXEC.BAT's PATH= statement. Also, you can rename it to anything you wish, such as D.EXE, which is how I use it. IMPORTANT!: All of the files MUST be in the same directory for MaxDIR to work properly. DI.EXE, CFG.EXE, and MAXDIR.CFG. NOTE: For Windows NT/2000, you should extract all files to the C:\WINNT directory. NOTE: For Windows95/98/ME/XP, you should extract all files to the C:\WINDOWS directory. NOTE: For DOS, you should extract all files to the C:\DOS (or SYSTEM) directory. You must make sure the directory is in the set PATH= statement. ABOUT THE FILES: DI.EXE :This is MaxDIR. Type DI to get a directory. CFG.EXE :This is MaxDIR Config. This program lets you make up to 25 custom config files for MaxDIR to use. The documentation is built in to the help system. Press F1 to find out how to use it. MAXDIR.CFG :This is the default configuration file. You may create up to 25 different .CFG files to use with MaxDIR. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MaxDIR OPTIONS: You may change the way MaxDIR shows files by using Command-Switches. For example, by typing DI /F MaxDIR will Alphabetize files by Filename instead of by File Extension. Here are the available command-switches: By default, MaxDIR shows files alpha by file extension, ordered up/down. /e - Sort Files by Extension. (Default) /f - Sort Files by Filename. /t - Sort Files by Date/Time. /s - Sort Files by Size. /n - Disable Sorting. /w - Show Files Ordered Up-Down. (Default) /l - Show Files Ordered Left-to-Right. /a - Show Hidden/System files. /d - Show Directories ONLY. /# - Number of Columns (1,2,4,6) (Default: 4) /c - No Color. (Output can Redirect) /j - Show Colors in ANSI format. (Output can Redirect) /u - Show Files in ALL-Uppercase. /v - Disable Show Available Drives. /p - Disable Pause at full screen. /o - Use BIOS Video Addressing. /i - Include DIR clusters in 'Bytes Consumed'. /x - Show eXtra Drive Information. /b - Show MaxDIR Location, Build ID, and DOS Version Info. /z - Disable custom configuration. (Use Default Settings.) /zfilename - Use custom configuration CFG file. (Don't add .CFG) You can use more than one switch, in any order. The path to sort must be the last thing on the command line. EXAMPLES: di -Will show files in current dir, alpha by extension. di /? -Will show Command Line Switches and info about MaxDIR. di /s -Will show files sorted from smallest to largest. di /f /u /l ms*.* -Will show files in current dir starting with MS, alpha by filename, in all uppercase, ordered left-to-right. di /u e:\dos -Will show files under the Dos dir on drive E, alpha by extension, in all uppercase. di /d /x -Will show directories under current dir, along with extra info about the drive. di /n /p -Will show files, unsorted, with no pausing when the screen fills up. di /a -Will show ALL files(including hidden and system files), with hidden dirs at the end of the dir list, and all hidden files at the end of the files list, with their first characters in lower case. di /v -Will show files in current dir, alpha by extension, without showing available drives. di /zfilename -Will use the custom configuration file: filename.cfg Remember: Don't add the .CFG in the command. di \ -Will show the current drive's Root directory, alpha by extension. di /2 -Will show files in current dir, alpha by extension, in 2 columns (which shows dates and times) di /c > file.txt -Will list files in current dir, sending output to File.txt. (no color) di /j > file.txt -Will list files in current dir, sending output to File.txt. (using ANSI color codes.) di /c > lpt2 -Will list files in current dir, sending output to printer on LPT2 TIP: When outputting to another device, be sure to use the /p option to disable PAUSE. Otherwise, you'll have to keep pressing a key until the output is completed. NOTE: Even though the /n option specifies No Sorting, all directories will still be pushed to the front of the listing, but they will not be sorted. NOTE2: The /a option always pushes hidden/system files to the end of the list. Hidden/System files are denoted by a lowercase first letter of the Filename and Extension. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION: (MaxDIR is FREE, but there are a couple of benefits.) Registering MaxDIR will add you to the new releases list. This list is PRIVATE and is not disclosed to ANYONE WHATSOEVER. The only thing you will get with registration is an occasional e-mail with the latest version of MaxDIR attached, as soon as it is finished. To register, send a brief e-mail with your e-mail address, your City, State/Province/County, Country, your current version of MaxDIR, Your PC Type and OS(Your Computer's Operating System [MSDOS 6.22 or Win98?] ), and any comments that you would like to say about MaxDIR. Example: (send to e-mail address listed on the site) johndoe@anyisp.net.au Sydney, Australia MaxDIR v2.21 Home-Made PC [MSDOS 6.22] {.OR...} MAC [MacOS 8.0, OrangePC, PCDOS 5.0], etc. Comments: This program is ok. Please inform me when a new version is out. --> This means you'll be e-mailed the latest version immediately. <-- --> Since... the latest version (for now) is MaxDIR v2.29 <-- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALL VERSIONS OF MAXDIR ARE VIRUS SCANNED BEFORE RELEASE VIA THE INTERNET. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you find this a useful utility! Several Beta-Testers reported sudden allergic reactions to the DOS DIR command after getting used to MaxDIR. -MSH Softworks -Michael S. Hooper THIS PROGRAM IS FREEWARE! COPY IT, DISTRIBUTE IT, GIVE IT AWAY, MASS PRODUCE IT, BUT DO NOT SELL IT. IT IS FREE TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE. If you have any suggestions or comments concerning this program, feel free to send it to the email address listed on c-shore.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SINCE THIS PROGRAM IS FREE TO EVERYONE: Please upload/copy MaxDIR in its original state, with the three (3) files in which it was intended: DI.EXE, README.TXT, and FILE_ID.DIZ. Use the file you originally downloaded unless you are sure your system is virus-free. Just keep them together and untampered with, so everyone who receives it will have the opportunity to judge for themselves whether or not it is useful for their purposes. Thank you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGAL MUMBOJUMBO: As for legalities... MaxDIR has been tested on many different systems with no problems or complications, But...for the lawyers, if ever one should need a new BMW: MSH Softworks will accept no liability for data loss, file or directory corruption, program failure, system failure, or any problems that are judged and/or assumed as being caused by the use of MaxDIR. Due to the diversity of computers and operating systems in use, MaxDIR comes without warranty neither expressed nor implied. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------