*************************************************************** * DirSend.DOPUS * >> Version 1.0 << ·Written by: DoMiNaToR· *************************************************************** INTRODUCTION ------------ Well, firstly the ".DOPUS" extension of the filename is self- explanatory of what the program is to be connected with. Yes, this is an ARexx program is for Directory Opus. The other day, I was sitting there, tidying up my hard drive when suddenly I thought "Oh, Sod It!". I had a directory window displayed on Workbench that was about 9 (!) sub-directories into the partition and I needed to use DOpus to move the files somewhere else for me. So, I had to load DOpus, go through all the directories to get where I wanted. This is too much for a lazy git like me... So, I decided to write an ARexx program that would send a directory/file to DOpus and list it in one it's windows. The program was designed to work most effectively with a utility called 'ToolsDaemon' (or a similar one that lets you add extra menus/items to your Workbench screen). It can be used from the CLI, but I will leave you to figure that out for yourself... INSTALLATION & REQUIREMENTS --------------------------- 1. Copy the file 'DirSend.DOPUS' to your REXX: directory. 2. 'ToolsDaemon' (or a similar program) to be always running. 3. 'Directory Opus' to be running. 4. 'RexxMast' to be activated. (Just drag it into WBStartup) 5. The following libraries in your LIBS: directory... RexxSysLib.library (Supplied with ARexx) RexxSupport.library (Supplied with ARexx) ReqTools.library (Copyright © Nico François) RexxReqTools.library (Copyright © Rafael D'Halleweyn) [ I have NOT included ANY of these libraries with this program because I do not want any trouble whatsoever with copyright laws :-( ] NOTE: I haven't had the bad luck of using KS1.3 for years. I do NOT want to upset anyone by saying this, but I can't be bothered to test my programs on these machines any more. Anyway, you SHOULD be using KS2.0 or higher!. Besides, 1.3's don't have ARexx as a standard!. You don't know what you are missing.... USAGE ----- Before I explain how to use this program, this is how you would add it to a ToolsDaemon menu... 1. Load up 'ToolsPrefs'. 2. Enter a new menu item called something along the lines of 'Send Dir/File to DOpus'. 3. To improve the usefulness, I suggest making the item have the key of 'D' as a shortcut. 4. Enter a new command for this item as... 'SYS:Rexxc/RX REXX:DirSend.DOPUS []' and set the WB/CLI cycle gadget to 'CLI'. 5. Save the preferences. Now, ensure that DOpus is running, ensure that you have met all the requirements mentioned above and ensure that you have set up ToolsDaemon correctly. OK, now to start off with, shove a disk in DF0: and when its icon appears, click it ONCE. Now if you have set up the key'D' as a shortcut on ToolsDaemon (as suggested earlier), press 'Right-Amiga' and 'D' simultaneously (if you haven't, just go to the menu and select 'Send Dir/File to DOpus' or whatever you called it). If you have done it right, a requester will appear on Workbench asking you what window to list the directory in on DOpus. You can either click the buttons or press 'L' for Left, 'R' for Right or 'C' for Cancel (Or RETURN for Left and ESC for Cancel). If you selected Left or Right, DOpus's screen will pop to the front and list the contents of DF0:, finishing with the message.. Received directory "DF0:". If you selected Cancel, errrrrm, it would not do anything apart from quit. This operation will work on directories as well as devices. Open your partition with Workbench in it and click once on the System directory. Do the same as above. DOpus will then list the contents of the System directory and finish with the message... Received directory "System3.0:System/" or whatever you have your partition called. Also, this operation will work on files (Errr ?). Yes, files. If you have shut down your System directory, open it again!. Click on, errrrm, say 'Clock'. Do the same as above. DOpus will then list the contents of the System directory and select the Clock program and its icon for you (and scroll down to them). It will then finish with the message... Received directory "System3.0:System/" or whatever you have your partition called. If the selected file has no icon then just the file will be selected. QUICK SENTENCE -------------- I hope you will find this program as useful as I did! CREDITS ------- Idea and all programming by DoMiNaToR ARexx is Copyright © William S. Hawes ReqTools.library is Copyright © Nico François RexxReqTools(.library) is Copyright © Rafeal D'Halleweyn ToolsDaemon is Copyright © Nico François Directory Opus is Copyright ® Jonathan Potter This program is FREELY distributable AS LONG AS the following files are included on the disk or in the archive... - 'DirSend.DOPUS' - 'DirSend.DOPUS.doc' Commercial usage IS allowed [ :-) ] as long as the original author's credit (ME!) is stated somewhere easily seen in the product and the above files are included.] REMEMBER: I mean my program, NOT the libraries by other people. (Unless, you are given permission by these people) COMMENTS -------- Considering I haven't included the 'ReqTools.library' and 'RexxReqTools.library' files with this program, they can be used from other programs. Here are some suggestions.... - ReqTools.library - Because this script is based around ToolsDaemon, you should have this library already in your LIBS: directory because it uses this library and it is written by the person who made it. If you are using something other than ToolsDaemon, such as Shortcut, this library is available from a lot of programs that were written by the author of the library, Nico François. - RexxReqTools.library - This is available straight from the original RexxReqTools package by Rafael D'Halleweyn. If you are interested or already programming in ARexx, this extra functions library is invaluable for creating interfaces or even simple requesters. I myself, must thank Nico François for producing the excellent ReqTools interface and more still, Rafael D'Halleweyn for bringing this excellent interface into ARexx. LAST THINGS LAST ---------------- > Quick Advert < Have you heard my two great MED modules that have been uploaded around..... SWAMP-THING REMIX (named SWMPTHNG.LHA) POINT OF NO RETURN (named PONR.LHA) Everyone I have played them to, made good comments. So don't just take my word for it! Download them ASAP! [ If you have a modem, I don't sadly :-( ] Thanks for using this program. Bye.. ***DoMiNaToR*** END OF FILE.