[comp.windows.ms] pseudo-trashcan

hadgraft@civeng.monash.edu.au (Roger Hadgraft) (09/20/90)

Pseudo-trash can

As has previously been mentioned, you can simulate the trash can by creating a
\TRASH directory, and dragging files and directories there for "deletion".
Periodically (eg. in autoexec.bat) clear the TRASH directory (eg. using the RM
program to kill sub-directories).

A further refinement, is to double click on the TRASH directory (in FileMan)
then iconize the window. Move the icon to the right side of the screen. Voila -
pseudo trash can. Drag files and directories there for deletion as previously
explained. You can record a macro to do the setting up process.

Personally, I prefer the Del key.
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Roger Hadgraft                  |  hadgraft@civeng.monash.edu.au
Lecturer in Civil Engineering   |
Monash University               |  phone:  +61 3 565 4983
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