XPost: alt.msdos, comp.os.msdos.apps, comp.os.msdos.programmer   
   From: ak621@chebucto.ns.ca   
      
   Jason Burgon wrote:   
   > "Richard Bonner"  wrote:   
   > > Richard Bonner wrote:   
   > > > Jason Burgon wrote:   
      
   > >    Jason: I did not take the time yet to review all the documentation. Is   
   > > there a way to alphabetise the "Start" menu programs?   
      
   > No, but you you can:   
   (Snip)   
      
   ***   Thanks for the tips.   
      
      
   > > Can one return to the shell after a program has been started - say via a   
   > > hot key combination?   
      
   > GVFM doesn't suddenly make DOS multi-tasking. ;-)   
      
   ***   I didn't think that, but thought it might hang around and be able to   
   be popped up without leaving an application.   
      
      
   > > I would also prefer that the .cfg file be in plain text so   
   > > that it could be edited directly.   
      
   > So would I, but for a different reason. You can export and then re-import   
   > both your "Start" menu structure and your file "Associations" list as   
   > tab-delimited plain text already though via Tools|Export and Tools|Import on   
   > the main menu. Be careful that you don't accidently add or remove a tab   
   > character while editing though, as GVFM will complain if the edited,   
   > imported file is invalid.   
      
   ***   Ok, thanks. By the way, you need to select another underlined   
   letter to access the "Tools" menu via the keyboard. `T' is already taken   
   by "Tree".   
      
      Also, is there a way to start the program without it reading the tree   
   every time? On my main system I have 10 drive letters assigned, so it   
   takes a while to search them all.   
      
      
   > >    My first impression is that Graphic Vision would be suitable for DOS   
   > > users that want a graphic shell but without having to have the intrusion   
   > > of Windows. Give it a try, people.   
      
   > Thanks for the recommendation.   
      
   ***   You're welcome.   
      
      
   > I also think GVFM is useful simply as a file   
   > manager tool - it's primary function. One can simply ignore its shell-like   
   > functionality (like the "Start" menu") and just use it to shove files and   
   > directories around.   
   > --   
   > Jay   
      
   ***   I prefer to do that from the command line because it is so much   
   faster, but for those that prefer to point at files, your program seems   
   to work well and presents a pleasing interface.   
      
            Richard Bonner   
   http://www.chebucto.ca/~ak621/DOS/   
      
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