giguere@csg.uwaterloo.ca (Eric Giguere) (07/01/91)
OK, there still aren't many files in the ARexxLib yet, but at least I'm
getting more organized. Here is the README from the ARexxLib (accessible
via anonymous FTP at arexx.uwaterloo.ca in /pub/arexx) and the current
contents of the library. I will regularly post updates as things are
added to the library. (I won't be posting a complete index every time.
You can get find that in /pub/arexx/INDEX.)
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arexx.uwaterloo.ca:/pub/arexx/README
This is where the actual files that make up ARexxLib are being stored.
Right now the organization is kind of haphazard... this will change as
the site grows. Most files will be stored in LHARC (.lzh) format -- see
the /pub/utils directory to get a copy of the LHARC archiver/dearchiver
program. As well, there are .readme files that explain what each .lzh
file contains. All the .readme files are concatenated together into an
INDEX file for quick browsing.
Remember: use binary mode when getting .lzh files!
Send any questions/comments to giguere@csg.uwaterloo.ca. Feel free to
send submissions (or pointers to neat stuff) there as well...
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arexx.uwaterloo.ca: /pub/arexx/INDEX
Contents of ARexxLib Sun Jun 30 19:57:49 EDT 1991
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RexxArpLib3_0.lzh
This is version 3.0 of Willy Langeveld's "rexxarplib.library", which is a
function library that adds simple windowing and gadget support functions
for ARexx programs to use. Docs could be improved, but it is free.
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TeXify.lzh
Three ARexx scripts for use with AmigaTeX, one of which is specific to the
TurboText editor. The StartTeX and QuitTeX scripts can be used to start/stop
AmigaTeX and the previewer. The TeXify.ttx script can be used to send a
document from TurboText over to AmigaTeX for processing.
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checkback.lzh
An ARexx script to compare the contents of a floppy disk to the files in
a corresponding directory on a hard drive. Deletes identical files from
the floppy, thus leaving only the ones that are different or don't exist
on the hard drive. Useful when "simple" backups are made to floppy and
you want to make sure you aren't writing over precious data...
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citebase.lzh
Scripts to automate the creation of maintenance of bibliographic
databases for use in professional or technical writing.
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listenv.lzh
An ARexx script to list the contents of the environment variables
in the ENV: directory. (Unfortunately, doesn't handle subdirectories...)
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man-10.lzh
Simple ARexx program implementing a Unix-like "man" command (on Unix you can
type "man <blart>" to get info on "blart"... obviously here you have to
create your own man pages). Knows about ANSI sequences....
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offset.lzh
A script that shows the offset of a function in a function library or
vice-versa. You need the FD (function library description) files for
the library to do this.
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rexxplayer-101a.lzh
REXXPLAYER V1.01a for MED 2.0 song files or converted Soundtracker files.
This program is intended to give an added dimension to applications that
have access to a AREXX port such as AmigaVision(TM)(CBM) and many other
third party applications.
REXXPLAYER allows the running of song files in the background through AREXX
and gives your applications the capability to synchronize these music type
files with your graphics to enhance your ability to have complex
transitions on sequence.
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rvi.lzh
The object file plus examples on how to use the Rexx Variables Interface
(RVI) for ARexx. These files already come on your ARexx disk if you bought
Bill Hawes' version, and provided here mainly for 2.0 users who want to do
ARexx development...
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rxtracker.lzh
RxTracker allows you to play MED and SoundTracker modules via ARexx.
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sholist.lzh
A simple ARexx interface to the showlist() support library function, used
for querying various system parameters.
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speak2.lzh
Here's a simple ARexx to Narrator translator.
Completely public domain, written by Rick Morris, Victoria AmUser's group.
No warranties, etc. Use at your own risk. Pass it around anywhere you
wish.
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tstapp.lzh
A convenient way to test an application's ARexx port. This is an ARexx script
that will enable you to directly interact with an application's ARexx port.
It is designed for debugging and is useful for learning how to use a particular
application's ARexx port.
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Eric Giguere giguere@csg.UWaterloo.CA
Unlike the cleaning lady, I have to do Windows.