ncd - Change Default Directory Utility
                                V1.0  10-Sep-87


                          Copyright (c) 1987  J. Brack
                              All Rights Reserved

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     Purpose 
     Using  directories  to keep your files organized can be confusing when
     you  can't  remember  where  you  are.   If  you have a hard disk, the
     problem  gets  worse.  The "ncd" utility not only changes your default
     directory,  but  also  changes the CLI prompt so that you are reminded
     of  that  default.   This  feature  is  also  provided  by the popular
     "MYCLI"  program,  but if you prefer to use the standard AmigaDOS CLI,
     "ncd" may answer your needs.  

     Usage 
     Place  "ncd"  in  your "c:" directory, and use it as you would use the
     AmigaDOS  "cd"  utility.   When  you change defaults, the result is as
     follows: 

             1> ncd df0:
             1>Workbench 1.2>

     This  assumes  that  the name of the disk loaded in df0: is "Workbench
     1.2".   Note  that ncd preserves the CLI process ID (in this case "1")
     and  inserts  the  current  directory name in "black" (unless you have
     changed  your  Workbench  "black" to some other color in Preferences).
     Taking the above example further: 

             1>Workbench 1.2>ncd fonts/garnet
             1>Workbench 1.2/fonts/garnet>ncd c:
             1>Workbench 1.2/c>

     If  you  nest to deeply, you may find that your CLI prompt is too long
     to  allow  lengthy commands.  For this reason, keep your original "cd"
     handy.   If  you  don't  like the new prompt, or for that matter, ncd,
     you can return to your original CLI prompt by issuing the command: 

             prompt %n>

     In Closing 
     I  have  been  using  ncd  for  several  weeks without incident, and I
     believe  that  it  is bug-free.  If you have any suggestions, comments
     or  money  to  send,  I  can  be  contacted  on  GEnie  (mail address:
     JBrack).  

     "ncd"  is  a  product  crafted  by J. Brack, purveyor of fine software
     tools for over 1.0e-1 of a century.