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08/24/1999
TascalFilerEx for Windows CE
Version 1.32 (for WCE1.00/1.01)
Version 2.32 (for WCE2.00/2.11)
(C) Copyright 1997-1999, TascalSoft. All rights reserved.
tascal@msb.biglobe.ne.jp
http://www2r.biglobe.ne.jp/~tascal/
1. GENERAL
Windows CE's standard explorer has no folder tree. It's very hard to change
the current folder; the program itself is poorly organized and difficult
to use. TascalFilerEx has a folder tree, so it is now easy to jump from
folder to folder using a bi-tree view. TascalFilerEx also has two different
screen modes to increase ease of use. As you will see below in the
"FUNCTIONS" section, TascalFilerEx replaces many applications, such as a
graphic viewer, a registry editor, and more.
2. INSTALL
Please copy the file 'TascalFilerEx.exe' to the directory of your choice
using H/PC Explorer or CE Services.
3. UNINSTALL
First, you should push the uninstall button from the 'About' dialog of the
program to remove all registry information. Next, you can remove the file
'TascalFilerEx.exe' from your H/PC.
4. FUNCTION
TascalFilerEx is very easy to use. From the 'File' menu, you can add a new
folder to the current directory (New Folder), you can create a shortcut on
the desktop to the current file(s) (Desktop Shortcut), you can create a
shortcut to the current file(s) in the current directory (Create Shortcut),
you can delete the current file(s) (Delete), you can rename the current
file(s) (Rename), and you can view or change the file attributes or view
the file of the current file(s) or directory(s). Finally, you can set an
image as your H/PC's wallpaper (Wallpaper) or exit the application (Exit).
From the 'Edit' menu, you have access to basic Explorer functions: Cut,
copy, paste, paste shortcut, select all, and file mask. In the "Options"
dialog box, there are four tabs: View, List Items, File Type, and Wallpaper.
View -- Here you can choose to show all files or hide system files. You can
also enable/disable file extension display, file sorting, and icon displaying (for purposes of performance). Next to the icon option you can delete the
icon cache, just like in any web browser when you want to delete temporary
graphic files.
List Items -- Here you can change the elements displayed with each screen
mode, folder tree + file list and file list + file list. You can
enable/disable size, type, modified, and attributes.
File Type -- Just like in Windows 9x, you can actually alter or add file
associations without going through the registry! You can edit existing
associations (icon, description, associated extension, and program location
can all be altered!), remove existing associations, or add your own
associations. There is no need to use a registry editor to tweak your system.
Wallpaper -- This function allows you set any .2bp or .bmp file as your
H/PC's background. You can tile or stretch the image or use the automatic
setting.
From the 'View' menu, more possibilities are revealed. You can change the
display mode from Large Icon, Small Icon, or Details. You can also arrange
files by name or type. You can refresh the listing, change view mode between
mode one (Two-pane, like in Windows Explorer from Windows 9x) or mode two
(Two separate windows in one screen, just like in TascalFiler. You can copy
and paste files between directories very easily). You can also open the
preview window (Preview Window), which gives a thumbnail view of any graphic
file. Finally, you can register, uninstall, or retrieve registration
information from the "About" section. System information is displayed as an
added bonus.
Under "Tools Setup," you can see which TascalTools have been registered.
4.1 KEYBOARD SHORTCUT
Control in the Listview
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Up or Down Move selection
PgUp (Alt + Up) Goto top
PgDn (Alt + Down) Goto bottom
Home (Alt + Left) Goto top
End (Alt + Right) Goto bottom
Enter Open
Alt + Enter Property
Keyboard acceralator
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Ctrl + 'O' Open
Ctrl + 'F' New folder
Ctrl + 'S' Create desktop shortcut
Ctrl + 'B' Brawse folder (only two screen mode)
Ctrl + 'U' Change upper folder
BS Change upper folder
Ctrl + 'D' Delete
Shift + BS Delete
Ctrl + 'N' Rename
Ctrl + 'P' Property
Ctrl + 'X' Cut (only folder tree mode)
Ctrl + 'C' Copy (only folder tree mode)
Ins Copy (only folder tree mode)
Ctrl + 'V' Paste (only folder tree mode)
Ctrl + 'A' Select all
Ctrl + 'R' Refresh
5. REGISTRATION
TascalFilerEx is one of the set of TascalTools Volume One.
5.1 Cost
Tascal Tools Volume 1 costs $20.00 (no shipping or handling fees).
5.2 How to order
You can now purchase this Tascal product using Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, or JCB cards.
Please access this link
http://order.kagi.com/cgi-bin/r1.cgi?U33&
fill out the form COMPLETELY, select the correct quantity of which ever
products you desire, hit "Continue," then enter the billing information.
Please take advantage of KAGI's secure transaction system (using SSL
technology) if your browser supports it.
Please support TascalSoftware, a fine manufacturer of free software, by
registering your package. It is simple, hassle-free, and will allow Tascal
to continue providing free utilities and applications that make your H/PC
usage much easier.
6. HISTORIES
THE NEWEST VERSION of this program may be found in our web site:
.
08/24/1999 version 1.32/2.32
+ Bug fix version
08/24/1999 version 1.31/2.31
+ Bug fix : Some japanese H/PC pro machine can't get storage card
information.
08/07/1999 version 1.30/2.30
+ Change program code simply around the refresh operation.
+ Change program code around the wallpeper setting.
+ Bug fix : The button is not desabled when files are unselected.
+ Bug fix : The object infomation is not refreshed when you change the
folder.
+ Bug fix : Can't execute shortcut which has command line parameters.
+ Display storage card infomation (japanese H/PC pro machine).
+ More strict.
12/03/1998 version 1.21/2.21
+ Bug fix: Could't rename in the list view.
+ Keep in mind previous view setting.
+ Change the arrange menu.
11/06/1998 version 1.20/2.20
+ More strict.
+ Bug fix: can't disable hide extension option when select hide extension
options.
08/29/1998 version 1.11/2.11
+ Bug fix: incorrect folder move operation.
+ Don't execute duplication.
+ Reflect Another list view when rename file.
08/24/1998 version 1.10/2.10
+ Release a binary for WCE2.0.
+ Bug fix: Can't use Ctrl + 'M' keyboard short cut.
+ Reflect name change ('My Handheld PC' => 'HPC')
+ Support edit file types function.
07/09/1998 version 1.01
+ Bug fix: DEL and BS key is invalid in rename oparation.
+ full column select with CE 2.0.
+ Show property if Enter key pressed with ALT key.
06/30/1998 version 1.00
+ Release version.
02/21/1998 version 0.20
+ Evaluation version.
02/14/1998 version 0.10
+ Evaluation version.
7. USE AND DISTRIBUTION
This program is a SHAREWARE, so you should register for continuous use.
The author of this program will not take responsibility for any damage
that may result from the use of this program. So, the user assumes the
entire risk of using the program.
This program can be distributed only in the ORIGINAL archived file.
DO NOT CHANGE this file or any files within.
If it is going to be distributed in any other ways (e.g. on CD-ROM),
please contact us by E-mail.
8. QUESTION AND OPINION
If you have any question or opinion, please feel free to send E-mail to:
tascal@msb.biglobe.ne.jp .