






                              R E C O N C Y L

                        The DOS Directory Reconciler




                                  June 1993

                                Version 1.4h





                             Silver Wolf Software
                                 2686 Nido Way
                            Laguna Beach, CA 92651
                                    U.S.A.
                                (714) 376-9220



  Welcome to RECONCYL!

  RECONCYL (pronounced like 'reconcile') is a tool which can help you
  compare two directories on your hard disk (and/or floppies) to see what
  files are the same or different. With this help, you can then decide to
  copy files from one directory to the other, delete files, etc. in order
  to "reconcile" the information.

  The RECONCYL.DOC file contains a complete description of the program and
  this file contains a history of feature changes.

  RECONCYL is Shareware.  That means you get to examine this program
  without any consideration ($$$).  In effect: try before your buy.  But,
  as with anything if you use it you should pay for it.  We simply ask for
  a mere $45 US to help us defray the cost of distribution and development
  time.  Oh yeah, you get the next upgrade sent directly to you
  automatically.

  Use the REGISTER.TXT registration form to register your copy!

  Regards,

  Joseph J. Wolff                       CompuServe: 76470,245
  Silver Wolf Software                       Voice: 714-376-9220

Version 1.4 Changes

                                  NOTICE
            FUNCTION KEY ASSIGNMENTS HAVE CHANGED DRASTICALLY
                      PRESS ALT-F1 FOR THE FULL LIST


   * File Tagging!

     You can now "tag" a group of files in either directory to be copied or
     deleted with one key stroke.  Press the SPACE BAR to select or
     de-select the file(s) and a check mark () will appear before the
     filename to indicate the file is tagged.

   * Move some function keys around to make more effecient use of the keys.
     There was no sense to how the keys were layed out. Press F1 from the
     main screen to see the new layout.

   * Change the main screen footer line to show more clearly what will
     happen when one of the SMART COPY options is chosen.  The key to change
     the option has also been changed from "A" to "S" (for Smart copy).
     Choosing this option will show how files will be copied (eg: OLD->NEW
     means older files from either directory will be copied over any newer
     files).

   * Add a new option QUICK EXIT which, if set, will allow you to end
     RECONCYL without ANY questions being asked.  We got this request from a
     few people.

   * Add file exclusions (-x option).

     Now you can reconcile two directories and exclude any files you don't
     want as part of the comparision.  For example, you are trying to copy
     your database to floppy but the software's program files are present
     too.

       RECONCYL \db a:\  -x*.exe

     RECONCYL will exclude all files in BOTH directories which match the
     file specification "*.EXE".

     Pressing F5 will show you the existing file exclusions and SHIFT F5
     will enable or disable the file exclusions.

   * Add ability to traverse directories by pressing RETURN on a directory
     name.  If the directory name is ".." then the current directory will
     move "up" one level (just like the DOS "CD.." command).

   * Add the ability to specify a new directory to examine.  By pressing the
     F7 key you can change the "left" directory while pressing F8 changes
     the "right" directory.  You will be asked to type in the actual name of
     the new directory.

     Shift-F7 and Shift-F8 will return to the directory names entered on the
     command line when you started RECONCYL.  Sort of a "home" directory.

   * Change color option selection.  Previously, you would need to enter the
     two byte background/foreground color attribute code.  Now, you need
     only select the Options menu (F2), choose the Change Colors line (press
     return on it) and use the "F" key to change the foreground or "B" to
     change the background.

   * When copying or moving a file from one directory to another, and a file
     by that same name already exists in the destination directory, RECONCYL
     could encounter a "disk full" or "not enough room" condition.
     Previously, RECONCYL would simply refuse to perform the requested
      action.

     Now, RECONCYL can, based on the "ON DISK FULL" option (see the options
     menu) ask if you want to remove the file in the destination directory
     first.

   * Add some new options:

     SHOW HIDDEN     = Show/hide DOS Hidden files.
     SHOW READONLY   = Show/hide DOS Read Only files.
     SHOW SYSTEM     = Show/hide DOS System files.

   * Change the option menus about to make room.  The external programs and
     the configuration file path options have been moved into their own menu
     (with help).

   * Simplfy the online help.  There is no external help file now; we found
     only brief online help was needed.

                     F1  =  Commands Keys
               Shift F1  =  Program Overview
                Ctrl F1  =  Command Line Options
                 Alt F1  =  Function Keys


Version 1.3 Changes

   * The default display has been changed to UNMATCHED files.  This makes
     RECONCYL compatible with the original release.  Sorry about the switch
     to all files on v1.2.

   * Check to see if there is enough space available before copying any
     file.  RECONCYL was doing a blind copy and sometimes failing and
     failing to notice the failure.  Now, if there isn't enough room,
     RECONCYL will tell you so.

   * Fix a one-off bug if display was empty (ie, no matching files if
     selection was MATCHED).

   * Add in the ability to show/hide directories (F7 is switch).  This
     is being added for future use; I plan to add the ability to change
     directories - possibly in v1.4 or v1.5.

   * The help information as been re-arranged a little to provide quick
     access to the basic keys and function keys descriptions.  No big
     shakes, just making the info more accessible by moving pages around.


Version 1.2 Changes

   * F3 function key now switches between fixed-column display of file names
     and free-form (as seen in previous releases).

   * F4 function key now allows you to filter the display.  You can display
     ALL files, only Matching files, or only Unmatched files.  The current
     filter is displayed on the status line (bottom of the screen, far right).

   * The "X=DOS" and "BAK" command headings have been taken off the status
     line to make room for the display filter (noted above).  The commands
     have not changed.

   * By default, RECONCYL will display ALL files - matched and unmatched - when
     it begins.  You can change which files are displayed by pressing the F4
     function key.  Press it once and only UNMATCHED files will be shown. Press
     F4 again and only MATCHED files will be displayed.  Press it again and all
     files are shown.

   * A double-headed left/right arrow () will display just to the left of the
     center column if the files match (filename, size, and date/time stamp are
     identical).


Version 1.1b Changes

   * A separate, online menu has been added enabling you to change the
     various screen colors without leaving RECONCYL!  Go to the Options
     Menu (press F2), use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the
     "Colors" option and press RETURN.

     You can use the up/down arrow keys to highlight each of the color
     options and press RETURN to change an option.  Use the table listed
     below to create your own color scheme.

        Background                       Foreground
        -----------------------          -----------------------
         0       Black                   0       Black
         1       Blue                    1       Blue
         2       Green                   2       Green
         3       Cyan                    3       Cyan
         4       Red                     4       Red
         5       Magenta                 5       Magenta
         6       Brown                   6       Brown
         7       White                   7       White
         8       Blink Black             8       Dark  Gray
         9       Blink Blue              9       Light Blue
         A       Blink Green             A       Light Green
         B       Blink Cyan              B       Light Cyan
         C       Blink Red               C       Light Red
         D       Blink Magenta           D       Light Magenta
         E       Blink Brown             E       Yellow
         F       Blink White             F       Bright White

     So, 7B is a white background with a cyan foreground (the text).

     The above list can be displayed online by pressing F2 from the
     Color Menu.

   * You can now decide if the editor and viewer/lister should wait for
     you to press any key when they have finished.  This option is
     available on the Options Menu as:

         Wait for Key when External Pgm Done
     or
         Do NOT Wait for Key when External Pgm Done


Version 1.1a Changes

   * Add ability to delete .BAK files with one command (B key).  See
     "Deleting .BAK Files" for more information.

   * Add message indicating a program or possibly 'long' action is being
     started.  This is especially useful on slower computers or people who
     are using a tool like LapLink between computers.  The message display
     is controlled by an option in the configuration file RECONCYL.CFG
     called: STARTMSG.  This option can be turned ON or OFF.  It can also
     be changed from the Options Menu (F2 key).

   * Re-arrange the Options Menu to make it more readable.

   * Add AUTOSAVE option to the configuration file.  if ON and any option
     has been changed, the configuration will be saved automatically.  If
     OFF, you will be asked permission before RECONCYL will save any changed
     options.

   * The way in which the configuration file is located has been changed.
     With this release, RECONCYL will look for the "RECONCYL" MS-DOS
     variable first.  If this environment variable is not found, we will
     then look for the RECONCYL.CFG file somewhere in the current path.  If
     it still isn't found, we will look for the RECONCYL.EXE file (MS-DOS
     v3.0+ only).

   * RECONCYL has been desensitized to the RECONCYL.HLP file's timestamp
     (date/time last updated or touched).  Don't change this file, though,
     since in has been indexed for speed.


  Deleting .BAK Files

  The BAK command allows you to quickly remove any files ending with ".BAK".
  Pressing the letter 'B' will result in RECONCYL asking you if you want to
  delete the .BAK files in LEFT/RIGHT/BOTH directories.  If you press 'L' then
  only the left-hand directory will be searched.  If you press 'R' then only
  the right-hand directory will be searched.  If you press 'B' then both
  directories will be searched.

  Whichever directory or directories you choose, RECONCYL will temporarily
  turn off the 'safe delete' option, remove all files with the .BAK extension
  (also called a suffix), and restore the 'safe delete' option.

  During the process, a screen will be displayed which shows the number of
  files being examined in each directory.


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