
  REXX FILE is a file manager for OS/2 Presentation Manager.
While it does not have lots of bells and whistles it does perform
the basic functions one would expect in a file manager.
Drag and Drop is supported. Associations can be set in the Settings
notebook. Direct editing of Filenames, Directory names and Attributes
is also supported. The Drives, Directory and File Containers all have
Pop-Up menus.

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I have tried to make this software error free, but since no one is perfect
there may be bugs that have not been found.
This is a FILE MANAGER. It copies and deletes files and directories on your
hard disk and floppies. Unless you like to live very dangerously I suggest
you make a fresh backup of your hard disk before using this program.

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FEATURES
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Drag and Drop:

   File Container:
        The file container supports Copy, Move and Shadowing.

        COPY:
          To copy a file select the file using the left mouse button
          and drop it on a Directory, Drive or any WPS object including
          the Desktop.
          Control + Left mouse button selects multiple files.

        MOVE:
          To Move a file follow the procedure to Copy a file except
          hold the Shift key until the file is dropped.

        SHADOW:
          To Shadow a file follow the procedure to Copy a file except
          hold the Control + Shift keys until the file is dropped.
          Shadowing is only implemented to the Work Place Shell.

   Directory Container:
        The Directory container supports Copy, Move and Shadowing.

        COPY:
          To Copy a Directory follow the procedure to Copy files.

        MOVE:
          To Move a Directory follow the procedure to Move files.

        SHADOW:
          To make a shadow of a directory Select the directory and
          then CREATE SHADOW from the Directory menu.

    Drive Container:
        The Drive container supports Copy and Move of DROPPED objects
        only. There is no DRAG support implemented and none is planned.



Special Features:

       POPUP MENUS:
         The Drive, Directory, File and Find Containers all have popup
         menus accessed by the right mouse button.

       CLONE:
         If you drag a file from the File container and drop it between
         2 files in the File container a dialog will open requesting a
         name to clone the file to.

       RUN:
         If you drop a file on an executable file then Rexx File will
         execute the program and pass the dropped file as a parameter.

       DIRECT EDITING:
         Pressing ALT + Left mouse button on a File or Directory name
         will allow you to edit the name.
         File attributes may be edited by pressing ALT + Left mose button
         on the attributes.
         (See Known Limitations for editing Directory names)

       VIEW HELP:
         Rexx File will convert OS/2 help files to a temporary INF file
         and start the View program to allow you to view Help for any
         program.

       UNARC:
         Rexx File has an Unarchive feature built in. At this time the
         program will handle ARJ, LZH, RAM, ZOO and ZIP formats.
         In order for this feature to work you must have the appropriate
         program either in your path or in the same directory as Rexx File.

         ARJ - UNARJ.EXE
         LZH - LH.EXE
         RAM - LOADRAM2.EXE
         ZIP - UNZIP.EXE
         ZOO - ZOO.EXE




Settings Notebook:

       EDITOR:
         You may enter an external editor to run when selecting Edit from
         the file menu or use the very basic editor in Rexx Editor.

       BROWSER:
         You may enter an external browser to run when selecting Browse from
         the file menu or use the very basic Browser in Rexx Editor.

       DEFAULTS:
         Select Default Drag option (Copy or Move)
         Select Double click action
           WPS - Performs default action set by WPS
           PROGRAM ASSOCIATIONS - Executes program associated with file
           extension on ASSOC. Page of settings notebook.

       ASSOCIATION:
          Enter filter in entry field i.e. *.BMP
          Enter program to associate with filter in Program field.
          Select Add Pushbutton.
          Current Associations are listed in Container.

       COLOR:
          Select Drive, Directory or File radio button double click
          on a foreground and a background color.


 YOU MUST SELECT THE SAVE PUSHBUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SETTINGS NOTEBOOK
 BEFORE ANY CHANGES YOU MAKE TAKE EFFECT.

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Known Limitations
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1. Direct editing of Directory names.
   You must select the directory to edit first. After changing the name
   select any area inside the directory tree container EXCEPT another
   directory.
2. Drag and Drop from the Directory tree only affects the files in the
   directory, not the directory itself. In other words if you drag a
   directory and drop it on the desktop only the files in the directory
   will be copied to the desktop not the directory.
3. Dragging a directory with subdirectories does not work with the Work
   Place Shell. You can only drop then on the Drives or Files Containers.


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   The program was written using Hockware's VisPro/REXX so you must have REXX
installed on your computer.

   To install The program run the INSTALL.EXE program. You will be
prompted for a Drive and directory to install the program to.
A WPS Object will be created on your desktop, double click on the
Icon to start Rexx File.


   The Following files should be included in this archive:

   RxFile.exe    The executable
   RxFile.hlp    Program Help file
   Install.exe   Installation Program
   VpUtil.dll    Vispro/Rexx Dll Required for Font Support
   ReadMe        This File you are reading
   Register.me   Registration Form
   FILE_ID.DIZ   Program description file


 Disclaimer
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   The Program is supplied "AS IS" without any warranty of any kind,
   either expressed or  implied,  including, but not limited to, the
   implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
   purpose.
   In  no  event  shall Stephen Murphy be liable for any damages, either
   direct or  consequential,  caused by the use, or inability to use,
   this program.

   Rexx File is not public domain software,
   Rexx File is copyright (C) 1995 by Stephen Murphy.

   To report problems or suggestions the author can be reached by E-Mail
   at: steve.murphy@channel1.com


   Stephen R. Murphy
   RFD #1 Box 2969
   Hyde Park, Vt. 05655

