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Selecting folders or files in filescout – Juniper Systems Allegro DOS Manual User Manual

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The name and version of the program, communication mode, and

active COM port are indicated on the first line of the display. On the
sample screen shown on the previous page, the program name and
version number is FileScout v1.0c. The word Lynx is shown, indicating
that the Lynx communication mode is turned on. The active
communication port is COM1.

First Status Line:

On this line the current drive, directory and

subdirectory (if applicable) are listed. If a function is being performed
(make directory, etc.) information about the function is also shown. On
the sample screen above, the current drive is C:\.

Second Status Line:

This line displays the number of files stored in the

current directory, the number of bytes used by these files, and the
number of bytes free on the current drive. If a function is being
performed, this line displays information concerning the function.

Folders and Files:

A list of folders and files within the current active

folder are displayed in the box underneath the second status line. Folder
names have square brackets around them. On the above sample screen,
[DOS] and [DATA] folders, and AUTOEXEC.BAT and CKCOM.EXE are
files stored on the C: drive.

Function Keys:

The ten function key options are listed at the bottom of

the screen.

Selecting Folders or Files in FileScout

Press the keys described below to move the highlight bar to the folder or
file you want to select (to copy, view, execute etc.).

Up or Down Arrow Keys
Use the arrows to move the highlight bar up or down one position.

and Keys (Page Up or Page Down)
These keys are used to move the highlight bar up or down one screen.

ENTER Key
The key is used to execute an implied command. The
command that takes effect when is pressed depends on which
file or folder is highlighted. There are three implied commands:

1) Change drive: To change drives press . A list of available drives

is shown. Highlight the drive you want to select and press .
The letter of the current drive is displayed on the first status line.