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                           Ŀ   Ŀ  Ŀ    THE COMPRESSION 
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                                      SHEZ
                           THE COMPRESSION COMPANION    
                       Copyright  (c) 1989,1990,1991,1992
                          California Software Design
                         Program Written By: Jim Derr


   
                      
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^ 0: THE SHEZ TUTOR
  0: THE SHEZ TUTOR
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                            THE SHEZ TUTOR                    ii
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        The majority of people who use a computer are not, and probably
     have no desire to ever become, intimately acquainted with the inner
     workings of that expensive metal and plastic box which some call a time
     saver.  As a result, a great deal of time and money has been spent to
     write software which will allow the user to accomplish the most with the
     least effort;  after all, a computer is meant to decrease your
     frustration level and lighten your work load.  To achieve these high
     aims programmers attempt to write software which can (HOPEFULLY!) solve
     problems without users ever realizing that they might have experienced
     any difficulty.  SHEZ is truly one of those excellent programs.
        SHEZ is an exceptional piece of software for both the novice and
     experienced computer user.  It presents the novice with an easy means of
     accessing rather cryptic DOS utilities, but at the same time provides 
     the experienced user full access to the more advanced (and sometimes 
     arcane) features of a program.  SHEZ is a program whose utility and ease
     of use will appeal to everyone.
        By this point the reader may be wondering just what SHEZ does that
     makes it so wonderful.....and rightfully so!  In simple terms SHEZ will
     save you precious space on your computer disks; or rather, SHEZ uses
     other programs to expertly accomplish this for you.      

        The aim of this tutorial is to acquaint everyone with SHEZ so that
     they can begin using it productively with the least investment of time. 
     This tutorial has been divided into several sections dealing with
     different aspects of the SHEZ utility.
    
    Ŀ
     INTRODUCTION to DATA COMPRESSION p. 1  
    ;
        Start here if you would like a brief introduction (really brief - 
     even compressed)  to data compression and an explanation
     of the following: 
       *.ZIP     *.ZOO     *.ARJ
       *.ARC     *.LZH     *.PAK
    
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       GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ      p. 3 
    ;     
      1. WHAT IS REQUIRED TO MAKE SHEZ WORK
      2. CONFIGURING SHEZ TO MAKE IT WORK
      3. EXPLORING THE SHEZ INTERFACE
    
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         PUTTING SHEZ TO WORK         p. 14
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      1: MAKING A COMPRESSED FILE
      2: DECOMPRESSING A FILE
      3: OTHER FUNCTIONS SHEZ PERFORMS 
         It Shrinks, It Converts, It Slices (REALLY It Does!!!) 

^ 1: INTRO TO DATA COMPRESSION
  1: INTRO TO DATA COMPRESSION
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                 INTRODUCTION TO DATA COMPRESSION              1
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          When home computers were first marketed years ago the average
     system contained very little memory, and programmers purposely kept
     their software as simple as possible.  There was not room for fancy
     software and the appearance of a program was secondary to its size.
          As time progressed, so did the capabilities of the computer. 
     Today's newest systems are many times faster, and capable of storing
     extremely large amounts of data; but, the consumer is still facing the
     same problem: LACK OF STORAGE!  As computer hardware improved, so did
     consumers demands of the software they used.  As machines developed ever
     greater speed, software also began to grow at unprecedented rates. 
     Early versions of programs which operated fine with little memory now
     require thousands of times the precious storage they once did.  As a
     result you will be forced to choose which programs you will keep on your
     system, and which you will "back-up" and store elsewhere.  Attempts to
     solve this storage problem has resulted in software which seeks to
     shrink programs so they become more portable!
          The programs written to do this are called compression programs. 
     They differ in appearance from other files on your system only by their
     file extension.  It is easy to identify these programs since they will
     typically have one of the following names:

     (* indicates any name)

          *.ZIP Ŀ
          *.ARC      THESE EXTENSIONS
          *.ARJ         SHOW A COMPRESSED
          *.LZH Ĵ    FILE ON YOUR DISK
          *.ZOO     
          *.PAK 

          To understand a compression program, think of it as a suitcase
     which holds your software instead of your clothes.  You can pack a weeks
     worth of clothes into a single suitcase since you take time to fold the
     clothes.  Because of this arrangement, the clothing occupies as little 
     room as possible.  The advantage of the suitcase is that you can 
     conveniently carry a large amount of clothing in a single, compact space. 
     Not to mention you avoid the embarrassment that might be caused if you 
     were forced to carry your socks in your pockets!  
          The aim of a compression program is the same as the suitcase with 
     the same advantages and disadvantages.  A compression program will PAK 
     and ZIP a program into a single file which requires less room than the 
     original files.  Although the file is more portable, it suffers from the 
     same problems as the suitcase.  Imagine you have been on a trip for days 
     and you decide its time for a fresh outfit.  Before you can change 
     clothes, you must unpack them from the suitcase.  Remember, wearing only 
     a suitcase in public is probably not only illegal, but is likely to make
     people point and stare!  The user of a compression program faces a
     similar problem.  Before a compressed program can be used it must be
     decompressed.  Although your computer hopefully won't laugh at you if
     you try to use a compressed program, it will give you a message that
     says you tried to execute an "unknown command" and might "beep" at you
     to call attention to your error.  Each compression program can also
     decompress its own particular brand of file back to its original state. 


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                 INTRODUCTION TO DATA COMPRESSION              2
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       This is where most users go scurrying for the commands which will call
     forth your files like some magical genie from a bottle.  A person might
     remember all the necessary rituals to make the program perform if there
     were only one or two compression programs available.  The truth is there
     are more than six commonly found types of compressed files in existence. 
     Each program posses its own arcane system of operation which can only be
     remembered through constant use and pages of documentation.  It's almost
     as if you packed your clothes for a trip in several different suitcases
     and each had a different lock that required a handful of keys to open
     it.  
          Wouldn't life be simpler if you only had to remember a few commands
     to open any compressed file?  Even better, what if the same program
     which opened all of those compressed files could also unpack them
     wherever you wanted, or arranged those files so they could unpack
     themselves?  Sound Good?  Further imagine being able to check if any of
     those files in your "suitcase" are dirty and might infect your system if
     you unpacked them unknowingly!  A program which can do all of this and
     more exists and is named SHEZ.  This tutorial will teach you to use that
     program to make packing and unpacking all your files a simple, painless,
     and less time consuming task!

^ 2: PROGRAMS REQUIRED        
  2: PROGRAMS REQUIRED
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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                 3
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          SHEZ is a shell program.  To those fluent in computerize that
     sentence perfectly describes SHEZ's purpose and function.  Don't be
     intimidated if your not sure what a shell is.  A shell is simply a
     program designed to make using other programs easier.  If you use a
     computer, you probably use shells.  Though you might not realize it, any
     batch file or menu is really nothing more than a shell program.  Some
     are more involved than others, but essentially they all seek to do the
     same thing....Make routine tasks easier to finish.
          SHEZ's main purpose as a shell is to simplify the compressing and
     decompressing of files.  SHEZ cannot do this by itself, but uses several
     other programs.  At this point it would be best to list the other
     programs that SHEZ requires.  You will need at least one, and preferably
     more, of the following to make SHEZ complete.
     
                  PKZIP, PKUNZIP by Phil Katz for *.ZIP files
     This is probably the most widely used compression program around.  You
     should definitely get this program!

                               PKWARE, Inc.
                        7545 N. Port Washington Rd.
                            Glendale, WI. 53217

                    ARJ by Robert Jung for *.ARJ files
      This is a newer compression program used widely.  Recommended.

                            ARJ by Robert Jung 
                          2606 Village Road West
                           Norwood, MASS. 02062

                PKPAK, PKUNPAK by Phil Katz for *.ARC files
          An older program but still used by many.  Recommended.
                                     
                               PKWARE, Inc.

             LHARC, LHA by Haruyasu Yoshizaki for *.LZH files
          Distributed FREE through many sources and recommended.

                 PAK by NoGate Consulting for *.PAK files
                Not as common as other programs.  Optional.

                         PAK by NoGate Consulting 
                              P.O. Box 88115
                        Grand Rapid, MI. 49518-0115

                    ZOO by Rahul Dhesi for *.ZOO files
                Not as common as other programs.  Optional.

          A list program is recommended for SHEZ.  This will give you the
     ability to view files before decompressing them... a very useful
     feature!  There are many list programs in existence, but the following
     program is strongly recommended.  It is available through most shareware
     outlets and electronic Bulletin Board Systems (BBS).

                          LIST.COM by Vernon Berg
                           139 White Oak Circle
                           Petaluma, Ca. 94952 
                            BBS (707) 778-8841 


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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                 4
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          The ability to scan compressed files for computer viruses is
     another strong feature of SHEZ.  To use this feature you will need
     version 39 or Greater of the SCAN.EXE program from McAfee Associates. It
     will test compressed files for viruses before they can do damage to your
     system.  This program has been extensively tested for compatibility with
     SHEZ, and is available from nearly every shareware outlet and BBS.

                            McAfee Associates 
                             4423 Cheeney St.
                          Santa Clara, Ca. 95054
                              (408) 988-3832
                            BBS (408) 988-4004

          Another feature of SHEZ is the ability to edit both compressed and 
     regular files.  DOS 5 comes with a very good editor and many others are
     available from different sources.  To enable this feature follow 
     instructions at the proper screen.

          You have SHEZ.  You have various other programs.  Now what?  Before
     going any further, you will need to put them together and give SHEZ some 
     information.  Ideally, it would be best to install SHEZ on your hard 
     drive in a directory called . . . SHEZ.
        If you need help getting SHEZ and the other programs installed read
     the following.  If not, skip to page 5.

        To create a directory called SHEZ on your hard drive type the following 
        at any DOS prompt:
                                      C:  
                                      CD\
                                   MD C:\SHEZ

        That makes your directory!  To copy files from a floppy disk to your 
        new directory type one of the following after inserting the correct 
        disk in one of the floppy drives.

     This command copies files from your A drive to the SHEZ directory.

                                XCOPY A: C:\SHEZ 
                                        
     This command copies files from your B drive to your Shez directory.

                                XCOPY B: C:\SHEZ

     For more information check your DOS Documentation. 

^ 3: CONFIGURING SHEZ         
  3: CONFIGURING SHEZ
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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                 5
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          After installing SHEZ, it is time to tell SHEZ what programs you 
     will be using and where they can be found.  This is the most important 
     step in getting SHEZ to operate correctly.  For our purposes, lets 
     assume you have installed SHEZ and all other programs on your hard drive 
     labeled C: in a directory called SHEZ:

     1:   At your DOS prompt you should see the following:  C:\SHEZ.  
          If you do not, type:  
                                    CD\SHEZ 
                                       and press ENTER.

     2:   To start the Configuration Program type:  

                                    SHEZCFG 
                                       and press ENTER.  

     You should see the following:

     SHEZ configuration program version 7.2
     ENTER THE FULL PATH NAME OF THE SHEZ PROGRAM TO MODIFY.
     SHEZ-PGM->
   
     You need to type the following in response at the prompt:
                                        
                                C:\SHEZ\SHEZ.EXE

     SHEZ configuration program version 7.2                                   
     ENTER THE FULL PATH NAME OF THE SHEZ PROGRAM TO MODIFY.           
     SHEZ-PGM->c:\shez\shez.exe                                           
                         
            DRIVE         
                DIRECTORY  
                      THE  .EXE IS REQUIRED. PLEASE INCLUDE.

     If everything has gone correctly you should see the following:

     Setting SHEZ configuration information from the SHEZ.CFG file
     found at C:\SHEZ\SHEZ.CFG
     Is this correct? Y or N->Y {PRESS ENTER TO PROCEED}
     
     Configuration information from file:
     C:\SHEZ\SHEZ.CFG being used.
     Press any key to continue begin the SHEZCFG program.


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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                 6
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     At this point you have managed to get to the main SHEZ Config Menu.  
          It will look similar to the following:






[SHEZ CONFIG MENU]͸
Color setup                            
  1) Default color set                 
  2) Customize color set               
  3) Black & White color set           
 THIS IS THE   4) Monochrome set                    
 ONE YOU WANTį5) Programs setup                      
6) Additional setup information        
7) Memory setup information            
                                       
9) Registration number installation    
A) Save configuration info.            
                                       
                                       
[Press Option letter or ESC=EXIT];








          The part of the Config Menu you need is called "Program Setup."  
          Press 5 to proceed.


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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                 7
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        You should see a screen similar to the one at the bottom of the page.
     To insure that SHEZ will always know the location of your programs it is 
     best to type in three pieces of information at each line:

                                C:\SHEZ\PAK.EXE 
                                                           
                              DRIVE       
                                 DIRECTORY 
                                     PROGRAM
                                        
        Look at the examples in the following screen for a clear example.
     IF you make a mistake or Do Not have a program in the listed directory 
     SHEZ will display this message:
                   
                   [ERROR MESSAGE]͸ 
                      FILE NOT FOUND, OR NOT IN DOS PATH    
                   [PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE]; 
     

        Now proceed to enter the information on your computer so it resembles 
     the following screen.  Do not get frustrated if you make a few mistakes.
     It's natural and can only help you become more familiar with the program...
     even if you didn't want to!

     REMEMBER! HELP IS AVAILABLE AT ANY POINT IN THE PROCESS BY PRESSING THE
     F1 key.

     Use the ENTER or TAB key to go to the next field or program name.  
     Press F10 when all Information is correct to go to the next screen.

[COMPRESSION PROGRAMS TO USE]͸
  Zip-Program:C:\SHEZ\PKZIP.EXE                                               
Unzip-Program:C:\SHEZ\PKUNZIP.EXE                                             
    Version #:110  The Version Numbers displayed here are  
                                       VERY IMPORTANT.  PLEASE read the      
  ARC-Program:C:\SHEZ\PKARC.COM        documentation that came with your     
Unarc-Program:C:\SHEZ\PKXARC.COM       compression programs to get the       
                                       correct numbers!!!  If your not sure  
LHARC-Program:C:\SHEZ\LHA.EXE          at this point, continue and change    
    Version #:213 Ĵ   them at a later date.  (I promise     
                                       your computer won't melt until then)  
  ARJ-Program:C:\SHEZ\ARJ.EXE                                                
    Version #:230 Ĵ                                         
                                                                             
  ZOO-Program:C:\SHEZ\ZOO.EXE                                                
    Version #:210                                          
                                                                              
  PAK-Program:C:\SHEZ\PAK.EXE                                                 
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
[TAB or ENTER next field BACKTAB or UPCURSOR prev field] F10=Save F1=HELP];
                              ENTER PROGRAM TO USE                              


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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                 8
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        Continue adding your information to the following screen.  Use the 
     ENTER or TAB key to go to the next field or program name.  Press F10 when 
     all information is correct to proceed.
        An editor is included with every version of DOS 5.  To edit files while
     in SHEZ with this editor, follow the example below.  If your favorite 
     editor has a different name just type the appropriate... 
                        
                        DRIVE:\DIRECTORY\PROGRAM




[OTHER PROGRAMS TO USE]͸
                                                                              
    Edit-Program:C:\DOS\EDIT (FOR EDITOR INCLUDED WITH DOS 5 ONLY)  
   Program-parms:                                                             
                                                                              
 Viewing-Program:C:\SHEZ\LIST.COM                                             
   Program-parms:                                                             
                                                                              
   Virus-Program:C:\SHEZ\SCAN.EXE                                             
   Program-parms:                                                             
Scan all files or executables only?E   (A or E)                               
                                                                             
                                   Type A to scan all files for viruses      
                                                                             
                                   Type E to scan only executable files      
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
[TAB or ENTER next field BACKTAB or UPCURSOR prev field] F10=Save F1=HELP];
                              ENTER PROGRAM TO USE                              



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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                 9
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       After finishing the PROGRAMS SETUP option, you will return to the Config 
     Menu. You still need to save the information you entered.  This can be 
     accomplished by pressing A and answering the message you will see 
     displayed.  If for any reason you do not want to save the information, 
     press the ESC key and exit the Config Menu.  I hope everything went OK.







[SHEZ CONFIG MENU]͸
Color setup                            
  1) Default color set                 
  2) Customize color set               
  3) Black & White color set           
  4) Monochrome set                    
5) Programs setup                      
6) Additional setup information        
7) Memory setup information            
                                       
 THIS SAVES INFO 9) Registration number installation    
 WHEN YOU FINISHįA) Save configuration info.            
                                       
                                       
[Press Option letter or ESC=EXIT];







^ 4: SHEZ INTERFACE           
  4: SHEZ INTERFACE
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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                10
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          You have installed SHEZ and Configured it for use.  Now it is time
     to explore the SHEZ Interface and identify a few of the keys and terms
     you will use most often.  To start the program type SHEZ at the DOS 
     prompt.  You Should see a screen similar to the one that follows.
          
          The screen that first appears when you start SHEZ displays a great
     deal of information.  Before learning about the display, it would be
     best to review how to navigate around the program.  The following keys are 
     the navigation keys.

          The four arrow keys will move you one space in the expected
     direction.
               
               UP ARROW - up one line
               DOWN ARROW - down one line
               BACK ARROW - back one space
               FORWARD ARROW - forward one space
               
               Pg Up will move the highlight up one page
               Pg Dn will move the highlight down one page
               Home takes you to the top of the screen and
               End to the bottom

          Pressing Enter on a highlighted directory will show all files in
     that directory.

          Pressing ESC does two things depending on your present location.
          
          A.   If you are in a directory, it will leave that directory and
               display all directories.
          B.   If you are already displaying all directories, it will ask if
               you want to quit.
          
          SHEZ displays a list of directories or files in the largest window
     on the left, and shows information on the SHEZ Environment in the
     smaller window in the right corner.  At the top of the directory window
     is a line that identifies your current directory and shows your current
     file viewing choice.  If it displays a $.$, then only compressed files
     will be shown.  If it displays a *.*, then all files will be shown.  The
     choice can be changed by pressing the F6 key.  Try it out!

          Most shells can work with tagged files.  A tagged file is one you 
     have chosen to highlight from all the others.  The advantage of tagging 
     files is that it allows you to work with only the files you want to - not 
     necessarily all of them.  To TAG or UnTAG files in SHEZ simply press the 
     SPACE BAR.  This will TAG or UnTAG the highlighted file.  Once a file is 
     tagged it appears with a check () next to it.  To Tag all files press the 
     CTRL & SPACE bar at the same time.  Pressing the CTRL & U keys at once 
     will UnTAG all files.

          The EXTRACT PATH displayed in the SHEZ ENVIRONMENT window is important. 
     The EXTRACT PATH is the location where files will be put when they are 
     decompressed.  The PATH shown on your screen may be changed by pressing 
     the ALT & P keys at the same time.  If you choose a path that does not 
     exist, don't worry, SHEZ will create it! 

^ 5: SHEZ HOTKEYS & MENU      
  5: SHEZ HOTKEYS & MENU
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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                11
       ;

          The following screen shows the location of some of the interface
     that has been discussed so far.

     To quit SHEZ at any time press the ESC key or press ALT & Q at once.

SHEZ 7.2--The Compression Companion--Wednesday, July 1, 1992       03:01:53 am 
Ec:\unzip\$.$͸
 <..>    THIS IDENTIFIES YOUR CURRENT DIRECTORY 
 GIF2PCX  ARJ 12/17/88 03:24    79494 and SHOWS FILE VIEWING CHOICE  
SHEZ72   ARJ 06/25/92 16:35   179486[UNREGISTERED COPY]͸
 A3E      ZIP 04/14/92 04:26   114921 (C) Copyright 1989, Jim Derr 
ANSIKWIK ZIP 04/23/92 04:28    16177[mem-avail= 401,760];
GRABB392 ZIP 12/18/91 05:41   114525
PL191    ZIP 04/24/92 04:27   176010 THIS IS A TAGGED () FILE 
 SCNDEBUT ZIP 02/27/92 05:46    98443
 SNIP22   ZIP 04/09/90 02:00    14369 THIS FILE IS NOT TAGGED 
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     [CURRENT SHEZ ENVIRONMENT]͸
                                     ۲Original Disk and Directory is:     
                                                   C:\SHEZ               
                                     Extracted files will be put in:     
            THIS is the EXTRACT PATH įC:\ZTEMP\              
                                     AVAILABLE SPACE ON C:  =  11,894,784
[ESC=EXIT][   7 of    9];Compressed Files Limit =         200
[FILES TAGGED=    4 TOT-SIZE=   486198]Wildcard Files Limit   =         200
[FREE=  11,894,784   USED= 152,567,808][CSERVE ID 76266,2634];

F1=HLP F2=CD F3=VIEW  F4=DEL F5=STAT F6=$* F7=MAKE F8=SFX F9=SRT F10=DOS /=MNU
                                                                            
  THESE ARE "HOT" KEYS. THEIR FUNCTION IS DESCRIBED BELOW. 

F1=HLP : THIS KEY ACTIVATES HELP and GIVES INSTRUCTIONS ON ALMOST EVERY FEATURE
F2=CD  : CD STANDS FOR "CHANGE DIRECTORY" not compact disc 
F3=VIEW: THIS KEY ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW A FILE IF YOU INSTALLED A LIST PROGRAM
F4=DEL : THIS KEY DELETES HIGHLIGHTED FILE or PRESS THE DELETE KEY
F5=STAT: SHOWS DETAILED STATISTICS ABOUT THE HIGHLIGHTED FILE
F6=$* : TOGGLES BETWEEN VIEWING ALL FILES IN A DIRECTORY (*) or
         VIEWING ONLY THE COMPRESSED FILES ($)
F7=MAKE: THIS KEY STARTS PROCESS FOR MAKING COMPRESSED FILES.
F8=SFX : MAKES A COMPRESSED FILE SELF EXTRACTING
F9=SRT : ALLOWS YOU TO SORT FILES BY NAME, EXTENSION, DATE, SIZE, or UNSORTED
F10=DOS: ALLOWS YOU TO EXECUTE A DOS COMMAND WITHOUT LEAVING SHEZ
/=MNU  : THIS KEY STARTS A FULL MENU AT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN

          Other HOT keys can be displayed at the bottom of the screen by 
     pressing either the CTRL key or the ALT key.  Their functions are 
     completely described in the SHEZ manual.
        
        


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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                12
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          SHEZ has a comprehensive menu which will allow even the most 
     forgetful access to nearly every function.  The menu can be displayed at 
     the top of the screen by pressing the / key.  By highlighting one of the 
     menu choices and pressing enter, the highlighted choice will be performed.  
     By highlighting one of the menu choices and pressing the F1 key, you will 
     get detailed information about that specific choice.  This makes SHEZ 
     almost self-learning.  The next screen shows an example of the SHEZ menu.

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View      Convert    Misc       File       mAcros     Opts       Quit         
͸͸
View the highlighted file    (F3) PULL DOWN MENU 
Alternate File Viewer (CTL_ENTER)   ۲
;   [UNREGISTERED COPY]͸
 <CSERVE>                             (C) Copyright 1989, Jim Derr 
 <CYCLES>                            [mem-avail= 401,168];
 <DOS>                               
 <FLI>   LIST OF DIRECTORIES 
 <GAMES>                             
 <GIF>                               
 <GRAY>                              
 <HDMENU>                            
 <INFODESK>                          
 <NEWPS>                             [CURRENT SHEZ ENVIRONMENT]͸
 <NORTON6>                           Original Disk and Directory is:     
 <PAINT>                                           C:\SHEZ               
 <PCLARION>                          Extracted files will be put in:     
 <PCTOOLS>                                        C:\ZTEMP\              
 <PCXFILES>                          AVAILABLE SPACE ON C:  =  10,395,648
[ESC=EXIT][   1 of   38];Compressed Files Limit =         200
[FILES TAGGED=    0 TOT-SIZE=        0]Wildcard Files Limit   =         200
[FREE=  10,395,648   USED= 154,066,944][CSERVE ID 76266,2634];

F1=HLP F2=CD F3=VIEW  F4=DEL F5=STAT F6=$* F7=MAKE F8=SFX F9=SRT F10=DOS /=MNU

        
           Please spend some time and become comfortable navigating your way 
        through SHEZ.  The rest of the tutorial will deal with using SHEZ for 
        what it was intended...The compressing and decompressing of files.

^ 6: USING A MOUSE            
  6: USING A MOUSE
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                     GETTING STARTED WITH SHEZ                13
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          If you have installed a mouse on your computer SHEZ will recognize
     it and allow you to use it in place of the arrow keys.  One advantage
     the mouse offers is that it allows you access to two special menus which
     feature the most used commands.  To display the special mouse menus
     click rapidly twice on the left button of a two button mouse, or press
     the middle button of a three button mouse.


     [CHOOSE]͸ This menu is displayed when viewing the
      SHOW MENU                  Directory list or File list.  
      HELP            
      EXIT SHEZ       
      View File       
      Convert File    
      Make SFX        
      Copy File       
      Move File       
      Rename File     
      Delete File     
      Convert Tagged  
      Make Tagged SFX 
      Copy Tagged     
      Move Tagged     
      Rename Tagged   
      Delete Tagged   
      +SENSITIVITY    
      -SENSITIVITY    
     ;
     [CHOOSE]͸ This menu is displayed when viewing the
      SHOW MENU                  contents of a compressed file.
      HELP                 
      EXIT SHEZ            
      View File            
      Extract File         
      Delete File          
      Add File             
      Edit File            
      Execute File         
      Convert From SFX     
      Extract All          
      Extract Tagged       
      Delete Tagged        
      Specify Extract Path 
      +SENSITIVITY         
      -SENSITIVITY         
     ;

          The F1 HELP key also works with any of the choices listed in the mouse
     menus.  Highlight a choice and press F1 for more information on a desired
     function.  REMEMBER...All functions are explained in great detail in the SHEZ
     documentation.

^ 7: MAKING A COMPRESSED FILE 
  7: MAKING A COMPRESSED FILE
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       ;

          The following pages will go through, step by step, the process of 
     making a compressed file.  Simply press the F7 key to start.

     1)   The first question is asking for the drive and directory of where
          you will create your compressed file.  WARNING:  The directory must
          exist or SHEZ will stop.  Pressing F9 will display a window listing
          all directories.  When the information is correct, press enter to
          continue to the next step.


[ENTER DRIVE:\DIRECTORY\ OF WHERE TO CREATE YOUR NEW COMPR FILE]͸
==>C:\ZIPFILE\                                                            
[PRESS ESC to CANCEL --  F9 for Directory List];


     2)   At this point you will name the compressed file you are about to
          MAKE.  It can be any name up to eight characters long, plus a three
          letter extension indicating the type of compressed file you want: 
               
               anyname.ZIP     YOU CAN ONLY CHOOSE AN EXTENSION 
                      .ARJ     IF YOU HAVE THE PROPER PROGRAM
                      .PAK     and HAVE CONFIGURED SHEZ CORRECTLY!!
                      .ARC
                      .LZH   
                      .ZOO

          Press enter to go to the next step.


[ENTER DRIVE:\DIRECTORY\ OF WHERE TO CREATE YOUR NEW COMPR FILE]͸
C:\ZIPFILE\                                                               
[ENTER FILENAME AND EXTENSION OF NEW COMPR FILE TO BE CREATED BELOW:]͸
==>WP51FILE.ZIP                                                          
                                                                         
                                                                         
[PRESS ESC TO BACKUP OR CANCEL];


     3)   You need to choose if you will add the files to the new compressed
          file, or move them there.  By choosing the move option you will
          delete the original files from your directory.  For most purposes, 
          the recommended choice is A.  Press enter to go to the next step.


[ENTER DRIVE:\DIRECTORY\ OF WHERE TO CREATE YOUR NEW COMPR FILE]͸
C:\ZIPFILE\                                                               
[ENTER FILENAME AND EXTENSION OF NEW COMPR FILE TO BE CREATED BELOW:]͸
==>C:\ZIPFILE\WP51FILE.ZIP                                               
Add or Move files into new COMPR file(A or M)=>A                          
Optional password=> {usually press enter}                                 
[PRESS ESC TO BACKUP OR CANCEL];



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                       PUTTING SHEZ TO WORK                   15
       ;

     4)   Now you need to choose the drive and directory where the files
          exist.  Press enter to go to the next step.


[ENTER DRIVE:\DIRECTORY\ OF WHERE TO CREATE YOUR NEW COMPR FILE]͸
C:\ZIPFILE\                                                               
[ENTER FILENAME AND EXTENSION OF NEW COMPR FILE TO BE CREATED BELOW:]͸
==>C:\ZIPFILE\WP51FILE.ZIP                                               
Add or Move files into new COMPR file(A or M)=>A                          
Optional password=>                                                       
[PRESS ESC TO BACKUP OR CANCEL];

[ArChive option = ADD    ]͸
FILESPEC=>C:\WP51DATA\*.*                                                 
[PRESS ENTER WHEN DONE];


     5)   The first question allows you to TAG the files you will want in
          your compressed file by pressing T.  You will usually answer no to
          the next two questions.  After answering all questions, your screen 
          should resemble the on below.



[ENTER DRIVE:\DIRECTORY\ OF WHERE TO CREATE YOUR NEW COMPR FILE]͸
C:\ZIPFILE\                                                               
[ENTER FILENAME AND EXTENSION OF NEW COMPR FILE TO BE CREATED BELOW:]͸
==>C:\ZIPFILE\WP51FILE.ZIP                                               
Add or Move files into new COMPR file(A or M)=>A                          
Optional password=>                                                       
[PRESS ESC TO BACKUP OR CANCEL];

[ArChive option = ADD    ]͸
FILESPEC=>C:\WP51DATA                                                     
[PRESS ENTER WHEN DONE];

[ENTER PROCESSING OPTION(S) BELOW:]͸
Do you want to Tag files or Process as is? (T or P)->T                    
Do you want to save directory information? (Y or N)->n                    
                                                                          
Store Volume Label into Compressed File? (Y or N)->N                      
                                                                          
[PRESS ESC TO BACKUP OR CANCEL];




                       Press enter to go to the next step.


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                       PUTTING SHEZ TO WORK                   16
       ;

     6)   If you chose to TAG files, a window will appear listing all the
          files contained in the directory you specified in Step 4.  TAG the
          files you want to include and press enter to begin making your new
          compressed file.  Only those files tagged will be included in the
          compressed file.  THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO IT.


EC:\WP51DATA\*.*͸
 MAKESCRE     07/07/92 02:33     8364
[ENTER DRIVE:\DIRECTORY\ OF WHER SCREEN   CUT 07/02/92 14:09    17200
C:\ZIPFILE\                           TUTOR72  DOC 07/07/92 02:15    39044
[ENTER FILENAME AND EXTENSION OF  TUTVIEW  DOC 07/06/92 07:29     1386
==>C:\ZIPFILE\WP51FILE.ZIP          TUTVIEW  EXE 07/06/92 07:31    31354
Add or Move files into new COMPR fiCONDOR   TXT 07/02/92 18:35     1054
Optional password=>                FOODSTMP TXT 07/02/92 18:41     2656
[PRESS ESC TO HATE     TXT 07/01/92 04:59     1880
Q&A-ABOR TXT 07/01/92 04:57     5857
[ArChive optROEVWADE TXT 07/01/92 04:58     6282
FILESPEC=>C:\WP51DATA\*.*           WMPIRATE TXT 07/01/92 04:56     4935
[PRESS ENTE                                     ۲
                                     
[ENTER PROCESSING                                      
Do you want to Tag files or Process a                                     
Do you want to save directory informa                                     
                                                                          
Store Volume Label into Compressed Fi                                     
                                     [ESC=EXIT][   7 of   11];
[PRESS ESC TO BA[FILES TAGGED=    6 TOT-SIZE=    22664]
[FREE=  10,461,184   USED= 154,001,408]


          SHEZ can make a compressed file capable of unpacking or extracting
     itself by simply typing the name of the file.  Highlight the desired
     compressed file and press F8.  Your new, self-extracting file will have
     the same name with an .EXE ending.  Simple, huh?  

^ 8: VIEWING A FILE           
  8: VIEWING A FILE
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                       PUTTING SHEZ TO WORK                   17
       ;

          To see the contents of a compressed file, highlight the desired
     file and press enter.  This action takes you to the viewing screen which
     is similar to the one that follows.

 Extract Dir=C:\ZTEMP\                                              03:09:39 am 
[C:\UNZIP\SHEZ72.ARJ]͸
 NAME      [0001] SIZE     DATE  TIME   LENGTH  METHOD PATH                  
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  SHEZ     DOC    40303 06/16/92 15:02   153677  COMP1                        
  README   NOW     2254 06/17/92 07:12     5723  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     REF     1494 04/12/92 20:30     6311  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     PIF      154 03/29/92 20:35      545  COMP1                        
  FILE_ID  DIZ      115 06/16/92 20:12      141  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     ICO      147 09/26/91 15:00      766  COMP1                        
  SHEZ2    ICO      167 09/26/91 15:00      766  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     EXE    76398 06/16/92 14:17   164296  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     HLP     8290 04/12/92 19:23    26438  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     REV     6048 06/16/92 15:11    20190  COMP1                        
  OMBUDSMN ASP      357 09/26/91 15:00      595  COMP1                        
  SHEZ3    ICO      203 09/26/91 15:41      766  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     REG     1263 04/12/92 20:12     3367  COMP1                        
  DUMPMAC  COM     6417 06/16/92 14:16     9518  COMP1                        
  SGREP    COM     8222 06/16/92 14:15    12456  COMP1                        
  SYSOP    REG     1483 04/12/92 20:16     4224  COMP1                        
  SHEZCFG  EXE    24335 06/17/92 06:43    49780  COMP1                        
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
[ Pgup-dnHomeEnd (ESC=EXIT F1=HLP F2=CD /=MNU F7=MAKE F8=EDIT F9=SRT F10=DOS ]

          Notice the location of the extract path in the upper left corner. 
     This is where your files will be placed if extracted.  Remember, to
     change the Extract path you press the ALT and P key at the same time, or
     use the proper menu choice.

^ 9: EXTRACTING A FILE        
  9: EXTRACTING A FILE
       Ŀ
                       PUTTING SHEZ TO WORK                   18
       ;

          This part of SHEZ also has a menu, but it is slightly different
     from the one in the directory list screen.  You access it by using your
     mouse or the / key.

Ŀ
ExtractUpdate  Delete  Misc    Other   Print   Convert mAcros  Tag     Quit   
͸E\SHEZ72.ARJ]͸
Extract highlighted file    (E)     E   LENGTH  METHOD PATH                  
Prompt for files to extract (ALT-E) -----------------------------------------
Extract tagged files        (CTRL-E)2   153677  COMP1                        
Extract all files           (ALT-X) 2     5723  COMP1                        
Extract all/tagged NEWER    (ALT-N) 0     6311  COMP1                        
Copy tagged to another arc  (CTRL-Y)5      545  COMP1                        
Enter Extract Path          (ALT-P) 2      141  COMP1                        
;0      766  COMP1                        
  SHEZ2    ICO      167 09/26/91 15:00      766  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     EXE    76398 06/16/92 14:17   164296  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     HLP     8290 04/12/92 19:23    26438  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     REV     6048 06/16/92 15:11    20190  COMP1                        
  OMBUDSMN ASP      357 09/26/91 15:00      595  COMP1                        
  SHEZ3    ICO      203 09/26/91 15:41      766  COMP1                        
  SHEZ     REG     1263 04/12/92 20:12     3367  COMP1                        
  DUMPMAC  COM     6417 06/16/92 14:16     9518  COMP1                        
  SGREP    COM     8222 06/16/92 14:15    12456  COMP1                        
  SYSOP    REG     1483 04/12/92 20:16     4224  COMP1                        
  SHEZCFG  EXE    24335 06/17/92 06:43    49780  COMP1                        
                                                                              
[ Pgup-dnHomeEnd (ESC=EXIT F1=HLP F2=CD /=MNU F7=MAKE F8=EDIT F9=SRT F10=DOS ]

     To view a file without extracting it press enter.
      
     To print a file without extracting it, activate the menu, highlight
      the desired choice, and press enter.

     To extract the highlighted file use the menu or press E.

     To extract tagged files use the menu or press ALT and X at the same time.

     To extract all the files use the menu, or press ALT and E at the
      same time.

     To go back to the main screen press ESC.

^10: CHECKING FOR A VIRUS
 10: CHECKING FOR A VIRUS
       Ŀ
                       PUTTING SHEZ TO WORK                   18
       ;

          The last ability of SHEZ to be discussed in this tutorial is a very 
     important one in todays world.  SHEZ, when using a valid SCAN program, has 
     the ability to test compressed files for viruses.  A file can be checked
     in either the Directory window, or the Extract window.  
        To test files listed in the Directory window you must first Tag them, 
     and then press the ALT and Z keys at the same time.  To test a compressed 
     file while viewing its contents, simply press the ALT and Z keys at the
     same time.  Both options are available in their respective menus under
     the Misc window.  If a virus is detected DO NOT extract or execute the
     file.  If possible try to obtain a clean file or use one of the many good
     anti-virus programs available to clean the infected files.  In all reality
     much of the HOOP-LA of viruses in recent months has been over blown.  
     It is always a good idea to be careful and check often, but computer 
     viruses are not as common as human ones.  Remember, Better Safe than 
     Sorry.  SHEZ provides such a painless way to check, it really is worth
     the time to add this feature to the shell.
          
          SHEZ can perform other complicated tasks easily.  You can delete,
     move, rename, edit, or execute files simply by pressing the appropriate 
     Hot Keys or using the menus.  There is a complete, detailed description of 
     all SHEZ functions in the file named SHEZ.DOC.  This file can be found in 
     the same directory as the other SHEZ files and viewed using SHEZ if you 
     have a viewing program loaded.  Take a few minutes to read this document 
     as it contains much useful information about the full capabilities of SHEZ.
          
          Explore, Experiment, and Learn.  The more you use a program the
     easier and more helpful it will become.  Don't be afraid of making a few
     mistakes. . . Your computer won't mind!  
     Any comments or suggestions about this tutorial can be sent to:


^11: CREDITS
 11: CREDITS
                             Phil Fenley
                         23415 Dew Wood Lane
                         Spring, Texas  77373                  
                         
                           CSERVE 75030,3167



     


