.; Use ^DIR^ to find files on the system .;.>...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|...|....<..| % *** The DIR Command *** % Table of Contents ^Basics in using DIR^ Page ^2^ ^Using Wildcards with DIR^ Page ^4^ ^Writing a directory to a file^ Page ^5^ ^Writing a directory to user memory^ Page ^6^ ^Writing a directory to a printer^ Page ^7^ ^Directory Switches^ Page ^8^ Page ^1^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % ^Basics In Using DIR^ ^DIR^ is a monitor command and you must be at ^AMOS monitor^ in order to use it. Refer to HELP AMOS if you are unfamiliar with AMOS monitor. In using DIR, remember the following format: ^DIR {Directory Filespec =} Filespec/Switches^ The {Directory Filespec =} anly applies when writing a directory to a file, user memory, or a printer. You do not need to specify the Directory Filespec and the equal sign when you wish the directory to appear on your CRT screen. For more help with Filespec, refer to HELP FILES. ^Switches^ are options which extend to power of finding files. For a further explanation of switches, refer to HELP SWITCH. Page ^2^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % ^Basics In Using DIR^ To find a file on the system, use the following steps: ^1^. Decide how much of the system you wish to look through for the file(s). The system consists of more than one disk device and PPN; limit you searching to a single device or PPN. If you can't seem to find a file that you KNOW is on the system, you may need to expand the area you are looking through ^2^. Decide where you want the directory sent to (your CRT screen, a file, a printer). ^3^. Determine the filespec which best represents the file(s) you are looking for. This will help you find what you are looking for in the shortest amount of time. Page ^3^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % ^Using Wildcards with DIR^ Wildcards enable you to look for more than one file at a time. Wildcards can be very useful if you do not remember all of a filespec. For example: Find all files on the current PPN with the first three letters of the filename = OLD; Type : ^DIR OLD*.*^ Find all files on the current Disk Device with filenames three letters or less; Extension = OLD; Type : ^DIR ???.OLD[]^ Find all files on system with filename URGENT; Type : ^ALL:URGENT.*[]^ For more help with Wildcards refer to HELP WILD. Page ^4^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % ^Writing a directory to a file^ Writing a directory to a file involves creating a file that does not already exist. If you attempt to write a directory to a file that alrady exists, you will be reminded that the file already exists and you will be unsuccessful. You may only write a directory to a file in the PPN you are currently in. This means you may not create a file in another PPN or Disk Device. Here is an example: Files with ^T^ extension; Directory Filespec = ^FILES.DIR^; Disk Device = ^DSK1:^; PPN = ^5,51^; Type : ^DIR FILES.DIR=DSK1:*.T[5,51]^ The file FILES.DIR will VUE format file and its contents will be identical to a directory sent to a CRT screen. Page ^5^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % ^Writing a directory to user memory^ You may wish to write the directory to user memory because it you will may not wish to create a file and it is easy to look at the directory in user memory if you move to another PPN or Disk Device. Writing a directory to user memory is exactly the same steps as writing a directory to a file, except for one change. The one difference is in the Directory Filespec. You must type ^MEM:^ immediately before the filename of the file Here is an example: Files with T extension; Directory Filespec = ^FILES.DIR^; Disk Device = DSK1:; PPN = 5,51; Type : ^DIR MEM:FILES.DIR=DSK1:*.T[5,51]^ You may not modify this 'file'. You may only look at it. To look at it, you must enter the following at monitor : ^TSV MEM:FILES.DIR^ Page ^6^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % ^Writing a directory to a printer^ Writing a directory to a terminal is very much like copying to a file. The difference lies in the name that you give the Directory Filespec. To write a directory to a terminal, use the following format: ^DIR TRM:Terminal name=Filespec^ Terminal name is the name of the terminal you wish to copy to. Terminal names can be found by typing ^TRMDEF^ at AMOS Monitor. If the terminal you wish to copy to is a printer, the name of the printer can be found by typing ^PRINT^ at AMOS Monitor. For Example: Terminal = ^CITOH^; Filespec = ^OLDONE.*[]^ Type : ^DIR TRM:CITOH=OLDONE.*[]^ Page ^7^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % ^Directory Switches^ There are a number of switches you can use with DIR. By and large, you will find one switch very useful while the others will rot by the wayside, waiting for you to use them. If you wish to learn about the other switches, you may brave the either HELP DIR, the System Commands Reference Manual or you may ask the system operator and run the risk of ticking him off. (only joking!!!?) The one switch that you will find useful is ^/W^. This prints the directory four columns wide on the screen or terminal you are sending the directory to. If you wish to make best use of computer paper when sending a directory to a printer, use the following switches: ^/W:5^ for regular white paper ^/W:10^ for green bar. If you don't understand what a switch is, refer to HELP SWITCH. Page ^8^ of ^9^ % *** The DIR Command *** % If you still do not know how to do a directory, go over this help file again and make a list of the terms or phrases that you don't fully understand. % May the Force be with You % Page ^9^ of ^9^ END OF DIR HELP FILE .