FogScan (Fog Disk Library Browser) Copyright (1990) by Fog International Computer Users Group to the extent not copyrighted by the original author for the exclusive use and enjoyment of its members. Any reproduction or distribution for profit or personal gain is strictly forbidden. For information, contact FOG, P. O. Box 1030, DIXON, CA. 95620-1030. as part of the description of a file indicates that the program is distributed on a "try first, pay if you like it" basis. If you find the program(s) meet your need, please refer to the author's documentation for information on becoming a registered user. Only by registering and paying for the programs you like and use will the authors of such programs continue development. Often, more complete documentation, additional modules, and new releases are available only to registered users. The complete FogScan set currently includes seven disks: Disk 1 contains Claude Ostyn's program (both the CP/M and MS/PC-DOS versions) and the documentation. In addition, if there is sufficient space, there are sample data files. Disk 2 contains the description data file for the CP/M section of the library (FOG-CPM.DTA). Disk 3 contains part one of the descriptions of the MS/PC-DOS section of the library (FOG-DOS1.DTA). Disk 4 contains part two of the descriptions of the MS/PC-DOS section of the library (FOG-DOS2.DTA). Disk 5 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the Foglight issues (volumes 1 through 4) plus the five issues of Computer HELP. Disk 6 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the five Computer HELP issues and the 17 issues of Portable Companion. Disk 7 contains data files with key word, title and author names of the Foghorn volumes 7 and 8 (23 issues) Additional releases will includes Volumes 1 through 6 of the Foghorn plus the new combined Foghorn/Foglight and such other publications as members are willing to help catalog. To use the program, just type FOGSCANX where the "x" represents your operating system ("C" for CP/M systems or "D" for MS/PC-DOS) systems. To use install the program for your system, just type SETFGSCD (for the MS/PC-DOS version) SETFGSCC (for the CP/M version) and answer the questions. If you elect to rename FOGSCANx, you must install it for your system BEFORE renaming the program (unless you simply rename it to FOGSCAN.xxx). FogScan has excellent on-line help, just type "H" or "?" at any prompt. It now supports both AND and OR searches, and it is ready to scan FOGLIGHT, FOGHORN and Computer HELP data files when they become available. It is now easier than ever to set up options with the supplied setup programs. No more manual patching for options. Because the data files are so large, it is necessary to spread this program over several disks and, for some disk formats, multiple data files. When you load FOGSCANX, it will show you a list of the data files on the same disk and ask which you want. At this point you may change disks (just select one of the options -- now wrong -- and FogScan will recognize the change of disks and offer new choices). FogScan is completely held in memory so you can switch data files (and disks) as often as you want. It is, however, best to exit the search option before swapping disks. Notice: Please feel free to distribute this disk (but not the actual Fog Library Disks) to other computer users. Form an archive file using your favorite compression software and upload the files to your favorite Remote System. Not only will this help to spread the word about Fog, it will help your upload ratio. Files which MUST be included in the distribution archive file are: -DISK1.DOC This file FOGSCANC.COM (CP/M 80 program - requires 48K tpa) SETFGSCC.COM (CP/M 80 program to set up FOGSCANC.COM) FOGSCAND.EXE (DOS program) SETFGSCD.EXE (DOS program to set up FOGSCAND.EXE) FOGSCAN.DOC Documentation for all versions of this release ORDRFORM.DOC (disk order/membership application form) Please also upload as many of the data files sets, each in a separate archive please, as you can: 1. FOG-DOS: FOG-DOS.DTA Data file for the FOG-DOS section of the library FOG-DOS.IXP FOG-DOS.NDX 2. FOG-CPM: FOG-CPM.DTA Data file for the FOG-CPM section of the library FOG-CPM.IXP FOG-CPM.NDX 3. FOGHORN7: FOGHORN7.DTA Data file for FOGHORN volume VII FOGHORN7.IXP FOGHORN7.NDX 4. FOGHORN8: FOGHORN8.DTA Data file for FOGHORN volume VIII FOGHORN8.IXP FOGHORN8.NDX 5. FOGLIGHT: FOGLIGHT.DTA Data file for all issues of the FOGLIGHT FOGLIGHT.IXP FOGLIGHT.NDX 6. FOGCHELP: FOGCHELP.DTA Data file for all issues of Computer HELP FOGCHELP.IXP FOGCHELP.NDX 7. FOGPCOMP: FOGPCOMP.DTA Data file for all issues of Portable Companion FOGPCOMP.IXP FOGPCOMP.NDX Inclusion of the index files (.IXP and .NDX) is preferred but not manditory. Note: If you do not have a "complete-in-one-file" FOG-DOS data file, please substitute: 1a. FOG-DOS1: FOG-DOS1.DTA Part 1 of the data file for the FOG-DOS section FOG-DOS1.IXP FOG-DOS1.NDX 1b. FOG-DOS2: FOG-DOS2.DTA Part 2 of the data file for the FOG-DOS section FOG-DOS2.IXP FOG-DOS2.NDX Harware and System Requirements: DOS Version: (FOGSCAND.EXE) IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or close compatible with at least 256K RAM, any display card. PC-DOS or MS-DOS 2.1x or above. CP/M version: (FOGSCANC.COM) Z80 compatible CP/M system. 48K TPA minimum. CP/M 2.2 or 3.x A special trimmed version which only requires a 43.25K TPA is available to CP/M BBS SysOps directly from Fog. Merging Data Files Those who have a hard disk or disks with more than 360K may wish to use any ASCII text editor (including non-document WordStar) to merge data files. In the example below, we are merging the FOG-DOS1.DTA and FOG-DOS2.DTA into a new file called FOG-DOS.DTA. If you don't use a new filename, be sure to delete the .IXP and .NDX files. If you forget, FogScan may act a little strangely until you delete the incorrect index files and create new ones. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Caution: DO NOT MIX data files when the first seven characters of * * the filename are different. You will not get the correct disk or * * issue number. * * * * Before attempting to merge two data files, check the space each * * requires and double it. If you don't have at least that much space * * availabe, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MERGE the files. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To merge the two FOG-DOSx.DTA files: Check to be sure you have at least 620K of disk space available. Make a copy of the FOG-DOS1.DTA file under the name FOG-DOS.DTA (omitting the "1"). Edit the file and immediately go to the end of the file. Read in FOG-DOS.DTA. Delete the first three lines of FOG-DOS2.DTA. (They will be something like: Date: August 8, 1990 Title: FOG-DOS Disk Library descriptions (disks 320 through 408). Version: D2 ) After the deletion, your cursor should be on a question mark. Now save the modified data file and exit your text editor. The final step is to load FogScan. In the absence of matching index files, FogScan will ask if you wish to build the new index files. Press - and FogScan will tell you about how long it will take and verify that you want to build the index files. It is not necessary that the data files be indexed. Note however that working with un-indexed files forces FogScan to be quite slow. If you find that your systems does not have enough memory to create the index files for a single data file, try booting with a minimum system (no CONFIG.SYS and a small PATH= in your AUTOEXEC.BAT). You'll need about 540K of memory available. (CHKDSK reports the number of bytes free -- creating the index for the FOG-DOS.DTA distributed on the 3.5" disk version of FogScan was done on a system with 54811 bytes free.) FogScan DISK #1 (MS/PC-DOS version): Both the MS/PC-DOS and the CP/M versions of FogScan and its installation module are included as is the documentation (FOGSCAN.DOC). Sample (partial) data files are included. If you have the complete data files, just erase the ones on this disk. Use SETFGSCD to install FOGSCAND.EXE for your system. As shipped, FogScan is setup for 100% IBM compatibilty on a color monitor with printing allowed and the datafiles in the currently logged subdirectory. Disk ordering information is available by selecting the "Print order/ membership form" option as you exit FogScan. FogScan DISK #2 (MS/PC-DOS version): The descriptions and index files of the FOG-CPM section of the library are on this disk. The data file on this disk describes the files in the FOG-DOS section of the Fog Disk Library ending with disk number 319. Index files are included. Disk ordering information is available by selecting the "Print order/ membership form" option as you exit FogScan. .