Operation and Commands
- 1 Running the Application
- 2 Cursor Movements
- 3 Menu
- 4 Help & Version No
- 5 Windows
- 6 Commands
- 6.1 Select RAM Device (Default RAM)
- 6.2 Toggle File View
- 6.3 Catalogue Card Files
- 6.4 Select Card
- 6.5 Save files to Card
- 6.6 Fetch file from Card
- 6.7 Copy all files to Card
- 6.8 Backup files from RAM
- 6.9 Restore files to RAM
- 6.10 Erase file from Card
- 6.11 Format File Area
- 6.12 Fetch File
- 6.13 Delete File
- 6.14 Copy File
- 6.15 Quit
- 7 Using the Filer, FlashStore & EP-Fetch2 with FLASH cards & EPROMs
- 8 Deleting Files
Running the Application
To start the application either move the cursor down to the FlashStore (the application name in the command window in the Index) or start it with J
Cursor Movements
Flashstore supports all the cursor movement commands. These are useful when moving up and down in the FILE AREA or for moving the cursor to the beginning or end of line before editing.
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symb_left.png | Beginning of line | symb_diamond.png
symb_up.png | Top of the list |
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symb_left.png | Back a word | symb_up.png | Up a screen |
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symb_left.png | Back a character | symb_up.png | Up a line |
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| symb_down.png | Down a line | symb_right.png | Forward a character |
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| symb_down.png | Down a screen | symb_right.png | Forward a word |
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symb_down.png | Bottom of the list | symb_diamond.png symb_right.png | End of line |
Menu
Pressing the key displays all the commands for quick reference.
Help & Version No
Pressing the key displays the following screen.
If a lower version number is displayed, consider getting the software updated.
Windows
The three windows (from left to right) are:-
The COMMAND window - selects the mostly used commands
The FILE AREA window - displays, fetches and deletes files and shows you what flashstore is doing.
The INFORMATION window - displays device statistics and commands.
The COMMAND Window
Seven commands are quickly available by moving the cursor with the and arrow over the command, then press the key.
The FILE AREA Window
The middle window displays all files and size that are in your file card area. By placing the cursor over the file name (point and shoot), the following 3 commands can be selected by these keystrokes.
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This information is shown in the information window whilst the file area window is in use.
Return to command menu
The COMMUNICATION Window
When executing Flashstore commands the COMMUNICATION window replaces the FILE AREA window. It displays the following:-
Banner with the command name
Relevant statistical information to allow informed choices.
The filename already loaded in the command line ready for editing if required.
Warnings - if files are being overwritten or deleted.
Press or at the end to leave the window.
The INFORMATION window
This displays two sets of information.
1. When the cursor is in the COMMAND window it shows the following:-
DEVICE INFORMATION
which slot you are using in the Banner
Flash Chip Number or EPROM and Size
File Area Size
A Graphical Display of the complete file area. Deleted (grey), Saved files (black) and free area (white) give a quick indication of file usage and whether it is time to reformat the device and get rid of the deleted area.
Free and Used Space in bytes up to 1K or Kbytes
Number of Deleted and Saved files.
2. When the cursor is in the FILE AREA window it shows the cursor movements and the additional commands available - see below.
Commands
You have thirteen commands. They are selected by using
the
using cursor keys and the
key
or using the key command sequence (useful for .cli files)
or use the COMMAND window - seven quick access useful commands are here using cursor keys and the
key.
Three of the commands - are directly accessible from the FILE AREA window. These commands are displayed in the INFORMATION window to remind you what they are.
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| symb_diamond.png SC |
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| symb_diamond.png FL |
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| Select RAM Device (Default RAM) |
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| symb_diamond.png ER | symb_diamond.png FE | or D | |
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Note Battery LOW
If the Z88's battery is low ("BATT LOW" displayed in right hand side of the Z88 screen), you might still be able to save files, but the result may be unreliable. SAVING FILES OR FORMATTING A FLASH CARD WITH A BATTERY LOW CONDITION IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Before formatting make sure you have saved and have a copy of the files supplied! (See Format) After formatting, you will have the unused space for saving your files.
If the card you have selected does not support any of the commands due to slot position or type, that command will be greyed out.
The key can interrupt a command at any time (when user input is required).
Select RAM Device (Default RAM)
Changes the default RAM device for this session.
FlashStore by default uses the RAM device that is the Default device set in the Panel S. This can be changed for this session only, using this command. Instructions on changing the device are given on the screen. All commands that use the RAM will default to the value set here.
Return to command menu
Toggle File View
Changes between browsing only saved files or browsing all files (both saved and marked as deleted). The top banner displays which view is being shown.
Normally the FILE AREA window displays saved files only. By using the Toggle File View marked deleted files are displayed, allowing these to be fetched with the cursor.
There are 2 views of the FILE AREA. These are:-
Cursor selects only saved files and
Cursor selects saved & deleted files
Looking at these displays, the top display shows the saved files but when the file view is toggled, the deleted files appear in small text with the D character in grey.
This mode allows the cursor to be placed over the file name so the following commands may be selected.
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Deleting a Deleted File
A file can only be deleted once. You can only un-delete it using Fetch and the save it again to the Flash Card.
Catalogue Card Files
Lists filenames on file card area to a PipeDream file.
This command creates a file (default name filearea.pdd) listing the filenames and size. Loading this file into PipeDream allows it to be viewed or printed. Depending on which File Area view is selected, it will either print saved files or saved and deleted files.
Return to command menu
Select Card
Selects which file card to use when you have more than one.
This allows multiple Flash cards and EPROMs to be read using the same FlashStore application. Highlight the Slot number (0, 1, 2 or 3) with the cursor that you wish to use. You may also press digits '0', '1', '2' or '3' to select the actual slot. The selected device will be displayed at the top of the right-hand window with the file information with current information of file data and space left on the card.
The padlock indicates a read-only device (like an EPROM or an INTEL flash card not in slot 3). 'AMD' or 'INTEL' labels are displayed on top line of each visual card for identified flash chip.
Return to command menu
Save files to Card
Saves files from the RAM device to the file card area.
Wildcards are allowed,Filename: :RAM.1
You simply have to enter the filename. Always specify the device. You are allowed to use wildcards. For example, if you want to save all the files including sub-directories, in RAM.1, type :RAM.1//*.
When files are saved, the file size is shown together with the "header," the amount of space needed for the filename to be stored on the Flash File card. The program checks the data being saved is correct. In the unlikely event of an error, a message will be displayed and the file will be saved again. When the 'no room' message is displayed, the last filename that was trying to be saved can be viewed after pressing the key.
If the file does NOT save, this is usually because the filename has been mis-spelt or even that it does not exist.
Normally the display stays on when saving files, but if the file area is on the same device as OZ, the display goes BLANK.
This is quite normal, just wait, the display will return after the file has been saved.
Fetch file from Card
Fetches a file from the file card area to the RAM device.
Enter exact filename (no wildcard).Filename:
You have to enter the exact filename, preceded with the slash (/).
Wildcards are not allowed.
Fetch as : /
[The slash is already there]
Overwrite existing file : Yes
[Yes overwrites, No doesn't]
Fetching... Done.
[The file has been fetched]
Completed
[The Fetch command is finished]Press ESC to Resume [ESC returns to Main Menu]
Don't forget you can use the point and shoot option in the FILE AREA window.
Return to command menu
Copy all files to Card
Copy saved files in current file card area to another flash card in a different slot.
This command is used when you wish to copy all the files from the current file area, to either an EPROM or flash card, to another flash card without having to load the files into RAM. Using two flash cards you can reclaim the deleted file area from one card by just copying all the files to the other flash card.
Individual files may be copied by using the Copy command whilst in the FILE AREA window.
If you have more than two flash cards to copy to, you will be prompted for its slot number.
Return to command menu
Backup files from RAM
Saves all the files from the RAM device to the file card area.
This backs up all the files (until the flash card is full) in your current RAM device. Instructions on changing the device are given on the screen.
Return to command menu
Restore files to RAM
Fetches all the files from the file card area to the RAM device.
All files (including sub-directories) on the Flash card are fetched using the sub-menu commands. You might choose to restore all files without checking for existing files. Directories are created automatically in your selected RAM device.
Enter Device (or path),Device :RAM.1
[Change RAM device and/or path]
Overwrite existing RAM files? No
[Will prompt user to overwrite file]
Fetching file to :RAM.1/filenameOverwrite existing file : Yes
[Yes overwrites, No doesn't]
Fetching... Done.
[The file has been fetched]
Completed
[The Restore command is finished]
Press SPACE to Resume
[SPACE returns to Main Menu]
Return to command menu
Erase file from Card
Marks a file in the file card area as deleted.
Although files cannot be deleted from the flash card to gain space, this command allows a single file to be marked as deleted. This is useful for getting rid of those obsolete files that do not get overwritten.
Don't forget you can use the point and shoot option in the FILE AREA window.
Return to command menu
Format File Area
Formats and erases the complete file card area.
This erases the File Area of the Flash card and formats it. If you have two (or more) flash cards that can be formatted you will be invited to choose which one you want to format..
When the command is executed, it says:
CAUTION! All data will be lost.Are you really sure? No
[Yes formats, No returns Main Menu]
Return to command menu
Fetch File
pressing either
the or F key will fetch that file to RAM
Delete File
pressing either the or D key will mark the file deleted
Copy File
Pressing the C key will copy the file to another Flash card.
Return to command menu
Quit
key quits the application
Return to command menu
Return to top menu
Using the Filer, FlashStore & EP-Fetch2 with FLASH cards & EPROMs
These applications are very useful. Here is a summary of what they can do.
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