lev@suned1.Nswses.Navy.MIL (Lloyd E Vancil) (01/11/91)
I find myself in need of a WIN 3 program that I have not been able
to find anywhere.
I have looked in every FTP site I can find. Every Software catalog I have
and every Bulletin Board in the area. I think there would be a lot of users
out there, if this thing existed. I have even considered writing the code
myself, but I am not a WINDOWS programmer and don't have the time to become
one. So bottom line; I need help from someone who is or pointers to a
program that meets my requirements. The specs are listed below:
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1. The basic function of the program would be to help keep track
of floppy disk files. WHile there are several excellent data
base programs out there that can be used for this function, none
have the "autoload" feature I need. Also the program must run under
WINDOWs 3 not in a DOS window. There are a LOT of us that don't
have 386's yet.
2. Auto load.. The program needs to build a database of files on
a floppy or series of floppies by reading the directory of the
disk, including the volume name and any sub directories. It
should build a record that includes;
Complete file spec---> Disk name\path\file.ext
File size
Date stamp
Attributes
Category ---->Graphics, Ascii text, Word Processing,
Spread sheet, CAD, Data base & user defined
Description-- a short description of the contents.
Keyword ----> a one word description
3. Search.. The program should be able to locate a record by matching
entries in any field except Description.
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There must be a need out there for this type of application besides my own
desperate situation. Not everyone who is doing DTP or Graphics work can have
HUGE hard disks or be happy with thier clunky old filing systems.
Has anyone got an answer? Please! I'm Drowning!
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