        Copy and Use Restrictions

          The FTree program and this documentation are Copyright (c) 1994
          Michael McCarrick.  This software is Shareware (not Freeware), if
          you continue to use it you should register it.  To register
          simply send $15.00 to:

                                 FTree Registration
                               Attn. Michael McCarrick
                                    P.O. Box 264
                                Middleboro, MA 02346

          Please include your name and address so I can record your
          registration properly.  Indicate how you would like your
          registration key file sent to you.  I can mail via CompuServe or
          via the Postal Service (indicate media type 3.5" or 5.25").  You
          can also call up my BBS and download it.  Refer to the section on
          Contacting me.  Registration entitles you to future updates (free
          of charge), up to but not including version 2.00.


        Disclaimer

          The FTree software and this documentation are provided "AS IS",
          without warranty of any kind.  By using this program (the FTree
          software) you are assuming all liability for anything which might
          occur.  What I mean is if anything happens to you, your computer,
          any possession of yours, or anything else, due to the use of this
          program, I am not liable.

          I have made every attempt to insure that this program operates
          properly.  I have been using it for awhile myself.  Due to the
          complexity of any program over a few lines long, a change made in
          one part of the program can and sometimes does inadvertently
          generate problems in other areas.  Just be forewarned, save your
          work regularly (BACK UP your system).

          I also reserve the right to stop supporting and releasing updates
          of this software at any time.


        Contacting me (the Author)

          You can send any questions or report any problems to me at the
          address given above.  I can also be reached on CompuServe.  My
          CIS number is: 70401,2671  I also operate a BBS and can be
          reached at:

                             (508)946-9864, 14400-8-N-1


        FTree Remote File Manager

          The FTree program is a remote file manager, it allows you to view
          the files on your ProBoard BBS.  FTree is a PEX program designed
          to run under ProBoard.  FTree was developed as a tool for remote
          Sysop activity.


        Installation

          To install FTree, copy the FTREE.PEX program file to you PEX
          directory.  Add a menu option to one of your ProBoard menus.  The
          following is an example menu entry.

            [^R^] Remote File Manager
            Color    : White on Black
            Hotkey   : R
            Function : 60 - Run ProBoard SDK File
            Data     : FTREE.PEX
            Min.Level: 64000
            Max.Level: 0
            Flags    : --------------------------------

          Be sure to set the Min.Level field high enough such that all your
          users don't have access to this entry (Unless of course you
          intend to give them access).  If this menu option is available to
          everyone on your BBS then they have complete access to your
          files.

          Next copy the COMP.BAT file (provided in FTREE.ZIP) into each
          working directory ProBoard is run from.  For example if you have
          directories NODE1 and NODE2 that ProBoard is run from, copy
          COMP.BAT into those directories.

          COMP.BAT is a sample compression batch file.  One of the features
          in FTree is to tag files, compress them, and download the
          compressed file.  FTree does not have any built in compression
          capabilities and relies on other compression program.  For more
          on the COMP.BAT file refer to the Zip command.


        Using FTree

          FTree makes extensive use of ANSI screen control and color codes.
          You need to have ANSI and color turned ON prior to running FTree.

          To use FTree select an option from the ProBoard menu to run the
          FTREE.PEX program (setup as described earlier).  The FTree
          display consists of the follow parts.

          On the top line is the FTree version and registration status.
          The second line contains the Drive list.  This is a list of the
          drives (excluding drives A: and B:) that are available.

          The bottom two lines list the available commands.  More on these
          later.

          The rest of the screen is partitioned into two panes, the
          directory tree and the file list.  The directory tree displays
          the directories on the currently selected drive.  The file list
          pane displays the files in the currently highlighted directory.

          Each of the FTree commands are selected by pressing the key in
          brackets for that command.  The following is a list of the FTree
          commands:

          [T]ag - While in the directory tree pane, issuing the Tag command
          tags all the files in the currently highlighted directory.  While
          in the file list pane, issuing the Tag command tags the currently
          highlighted file and moves the cursor bar down.

          [U]ntag - While in the directory tree pane, issuing the Untag
          command removes the tags from all the files in the currently
          highlighted directory.  While in the file list pane, issuing the
          Untag command removes the tag from the currently highlighted file
          and moves the cursor bar down.

          [D]nload - Builds a TAGLIST.TXT file containing a list of all the
          tagged files on the current drive.  It then instructs ProBoard to
          download all the files listed in the tag file.

          [Z]ip - Builds a TAGLIST.TXT file containing a list of all the
          tagged files on the current drive.  It then runs the batch file
          COMP.BAT to have the list of files compressed.  The command line
          for the COMP batch program looks like the following:

                            COMP TAGLIST.ZIP TAGLIST.TXT

          The COMP batch file must be setup to run a compression program
          which compresses all the files listed in the TAGLIST.TXT file
          into a file called TAGLIST.ZIP.  The COMP.BAT file supplied with
          FTree contains a line to run the PKZIP program.  If you use PKZIP
          make sure it is some where in your program search path, otherwise
          edit the COMP.BAT file to supply the entire path and program name
          for PKZIP.  If you use another compression program you will need
          to modify COMP.BAT to run that compression program.

          Once the compressed file is created ProBoard is instructed to
          download it.  In order for this function to work properly the
          COMP batch program must create the compression file with the name
          TAGLIST.ZIP, and the file must be in the current working
          directory.

          [S]elect drive - Selects another drive to display the directories
          and files for.  When a new drive is selected all the file tags
          are clear.

          [C]lear tags - Removes all tags from the current drive listing.

          [8]UpArr - Moves the cursor bar up one line.  If the cursor bar
          is at the top of the screen all directories/files are shifted
          down one line to make room for the next directory entry.  If the
          cursor is at the top of the directory/file list it is moved to
          the end of the list.

          [2]DnArr - Moves the cursor bar down one entry in the
          directory/file list.  Entries are shifted as needed.

          [9]PgUp - Moves the display up one page.

          [3]PgDn - Moves the display down one page.

          [7]Home - Moves the cursor bar to the start of the currently
          selected directory/file list.

          [1]End - Moves the cursor bar to the end of the currently
          selected directory/file list.

          The cursor control commands are selected to correspond to the
          numeric key pad with Num Lock ON.  With Num Lock ON pressing the
          Home key on the keypad produces a 7.  The other cursor control
          keys correspond to the digits the FTree program uses for cursor
          control.

          [TAB]Window - Switches between the directory and file display
          windows.

          [ESC]Exit - Quits the FTree program and returns you to the
          ProBoard menu.

          [V]iew - This command is available while the file list window is
          active.  It displays the contents of the currently highlighted
          file.  This command is used to display text files, although you
          can display other file types, only the printable characters
          (ASCII code greater than or equal to 32) are displayed.  While a
          file is being displayed two additional commands are available,
          Find and Repeat.

          [F]ind - Allows you to locate a character sequence within the
          currently viewed file.

          [R]epeat - Locates the next occurrence of the previous find
          command.