New Release MCAT Version 5 Disk Cataloging Program
XCAT Version 5 Catalog Cross-Reference Lister
These two programs work as a team. MCAT catalogs the directory of any
specified disk drive to a Master Catalog called MAST.CAT. XCAT reads the
catalog and produces a cross-referenced listing of a selected set, or all
of the files to the console, printer or disk file.
In addition to Filenames and Types, a disk ID is automatically appended
to each name in the catalog. Optional fields can also be appended with
Version 5 to show the file's user area, and the created/modified date
provided by Plu*Perfect Systems' DateStamper(tm). With Date features,
CP/M 2.2 is required. If dates are not required, CP/M 3 should be useable.
Major features provided in both MCAT and XCAT Version 5 are:
* Two-level operation; interactive screen-oriented mode, and one-shot "Expert"
mode with parameters passed on the command line.
* Protection against corruption of MAST.CAT by conflicting operations
* Ability to pre-define default settings without reassembly, and to set new
values interactively within the programs.
* Cursor and screen control definitions compatible with Plu*Perfect Systems'
SETTERM utility for terminal installation.
And some specific features:
MCAT - Create MAST.CAT in any drive/user area and enter "Ignore" names
- Ambiguous as well as unambiguous "Ignore" names supported
- Add a disk ID from within the program
- Delete catalog entries for any specific disk by disk ID
XCAT - Search catalog and display only selected filenames, types or disks
- Selectable destination for output filename, drive and user list
- Display dates in US (mm/dd/yy) or European (dd.mm.yy) format
Authors:
v 5.0 Harold "Hal" Bower
v 4.?? Irv Hoff
v 1.0 Ward Christensen
Bugs and revisions:
Report bugs and suggested improvements to Hal Bower, or to
Bridger Mitchell at Plu*Perfect Systems. In order to avoid a proli-
feration of minor changes, please do not publicly release revisions
of these programs.
DateStamper is a trademark of Plu*Perfect Systems.
CP/M is a trademark of Digital Research
