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registered in the update-list, that means you'll always get a new |
registered in the update-list, that means you'll always get a new |
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version immediately. |
version immediately. |
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+ | The disk also contains a demonstration program. To load it, |
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+ | click on the file >>fcpydemo.prg<< (runs in any resolution; I |
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+ | recommend low-res!). After a moment the outstanding title |
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+ | picture appears on screen and again after a short time an |
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+ | outstanding digital sound will come out of your monitor |
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+ | (extracts of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana). To quit the demo make |
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+ | a reset. |
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3. How to copy |
3. How to copy |
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A) FastCopy is Freeware. That means everbody is allowed to copy |
A) FastCopy is Freeware. That means everbody is allowed to copy |
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− | and use it for free. |
+ | and use it for free. PD-/Freeware-mailing services should |
+ | consider of acting fair against me and of making a special |
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− | this software have to pay once 250 Deutsch-Mark (150 US $ |
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+ | donation to the hard working author. |
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− | respectively) for the license. Who doesn't and sells FastCopy III |
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− | makes himself liable to prosecution and will be charged. This is |
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− | because it is unfair to get rich of somebody's else work while |
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− | this somebody doesn't even get a penny. |
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B) You are only allowed to copy FastCopy as a package. This |
B) You are only allowed to copy FastCopy as a package. This |
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package has to contain the following files: |
package has to contain the following files: |
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FCOPY_3.ETX - Text in English (ASCII) |
FCOPY_3.ETX - Text in English (ASCII) |
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+ | 5. Please notice... |
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+ | ...that when using the function "New Conf." and converting a |
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+ | bigger format into a smaller one while needing two or more |
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+ | reading-acts (Insert...) you really have to use two diskettes as |
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+ | source and destination. This happens for example if you want to |
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+ | convert a 890 KByte-Disk into a 720 KByte one and only have less |
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+ | than 890 KByte free. |
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+ | But when using the function properly, that means converting a |
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+ | smaller format (e.g. 9 sectors per track) into a bigger one (e.g. |
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+ | 11 sectors per track), this problem doesn't appear. |
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For all not having read the manual, here some useful hints: |
For all not having read the manual, here some useful hints: |
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Some drives, especially older 5¬-inch ones, may have |
Some drives, especially older 5¬-inch ones, may have |
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problems with the Fast-Format. In this case I recommend |
problems with the Fast-Format. In this case I recommend |
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− | to switch to the saver |
+ | to switch to the saver regular Format-mode "Format |
Dest." by <q>. |
Dest." by <q>. |
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+ | The same problem may appear if you are using processor- |
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+ | speeders like Hyper-Cache a.s.o. In this case use the |
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+ | regular format mode, too. |
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...copying a strange disk format (e.g. Spectre-128, Minix)? |
...copying a strange disk format (e.g. Spectre-128, Minix)? |
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In case of formats uncompatible to TOS (and MS-DOS) |
In case of formats uncompatible to TOS (and MS-DOS) |
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always switch off the automatic configurations |
always switch off the automatic configurations |
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recognition ("Read Disk Conf.") by <r>. Read the manual |
recognition ("Read Disk Conf.") by <r>. Read the manual |
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+ | of the emulator (e.g. Spectre, Minix) and install the |
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− | of the emulator (e.g. Spectr unreadable. In this |
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+ | format they use in the field titled "Set Disk |
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+ | Configuration". |
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+ | ...copying only the used sectors (Get Sectors: used) doesn't |
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+ | work? |
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+ | This problem can result from several reasons: |
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+ | a. The Disk has a strange format |
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+ | In this case have a look on the hint above... |
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+ | b. The FAT of the disk is damaged |
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+ | The table containing the information which sectors |
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+ | are free, used or damaged is unreadable. In this |
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case switch off to the "Get Sector: all"-mode by |
case switch off to the "Get Sector: all"-mode by |
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<g>. In this mode FastCopy ignores the FAT. |
<g>. In this mode FastCopy ignores the FAT. |
Revision as of 10:47, 2 November 2006
! Please do read -- new informations since version of 13.1.1990 ! Hepberg, 2/5/1989 Welcome to FastCopy III Faster than Light! 0. Program-Information Concept, Design, Documentation and Development Martin Backschat Beta-Tester Rupert Kaiser & "Gogl", Manfred Messner und Stephan Englhardt Designer of the title picture Ralph Seth Thanks to Everybody, who supports the development of FastCopy III, Everybody, who critizes contructively, Everybody, who financially supports the project, Everybody, who financially supported FastCopy 2.00, and thus indirectly also supports the III.rd part 1. Installation FastCopy runs as a program and as an accessory. To start it from the Desktop, call it >>FCOPY_3.PRG<<. To make TOS recognize it as an accessory call it >>FCOPY_3.ACC<< and put it on the boot-disk (A: for drives and C: for harddisks). 2. How to use You find a brief Survey of all functions FastCopy offers you in main menu under >>Help<<. But to exhaust the variety of all functions you need the manual. For 50 Deutsch-Mark (30 US $ respectively) I'll send you an printed english manual and the latest version of FastCopy on disk. In addition to that you'll be registered in the update-list, that means you'll always get a new version immediately. The disk also contains a demonstration program. To load it, click on the file >>fcpydemo.prg<< (runs in any resolution; I recommend low-res!). After a moment the outstanding title picture appears on screen and again after a short time an outstanding digital sound will come out of your monitor (extracts of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana). To quit the demo make a reset. 3. How to copy A) FastCopy is Freeware. That means everbody is allowed to copy and use it for free. PD-/Freeware-mailing services should consider of acting fair against me and of making a special donation to the hard working author. B) You are only allowed to copy FastCopy as a package. This package has to contain the following files: FCOPY_3.PRG - The copy program itself and/or FCOPY_3.ACC FCOPY_3.DOC - Text in German (Wordplus) FCOPY_3.TXT - Text in German (ASCII) FCOPY_3.EDC - Text in English (Wordplus) FCOPY_3.ETX - Text in English (ASCII) 5. Please notice... ...that when using the function "New Conf." and converting a bigger format into a smaller one while needing two or more reading-acts (Insert...) you really have to use two diskettes as source and destination. This happens for example if you want to convert a 890 KByte-Disk into a 720 KByte one and only have less than 890 KByte free. But when using the function properly, that means converting a smaller format (e.g. 9 sectors per track) into a bigger one (e.g. 11 sectors per track), this problem doesn't appear. 5. What to do in case of... For all not having read the manual, here some useful hints: What to do in case of... ...the format function doesn't work, too many damaged tracks? Some drives, especially older 5¬-inch ones, may have problems with the Fast-Format. In this case I recommend to switch to the saver regular Format-mode "Format Dest." by <q>. The same problem may appear if you are using processor- speeders like Hyper-Cache a.s.o. In this case use the regular format mode, too. ...copying a strange disk format (e.g. Spectre-128, Minix)? In case of formats uncompatible to TOS (and MS-DOS) always switch off the automatic configurations recognition ("Read Disk Conf.") by <r>. Read the manual of the emulator (e.g. Spectre, Minix) and install the format they use in the field titled "Set Disk Configuration". ...copying only the used sectors (Get Sectors: used) doesn't work? This problem can result from several reasons: a. The Disk has a strange format In this case have a look on the hint above... b. The FAT of the disk is damaged The table containing the information which sectors are free, used or damaged is unreadable. In this case switch off to the "Get Sector: all"-mode by <g>. In this mode FastCopy ignores the FAT. ...the step rate is always set to 3 ms? The step rate is installed with help of TOS. FastCopy only supports the official versions 1.0, 1.2 (Blitter-TOS), 1.4, 1.6 (STE) and later. Different (inofficial) versions may cause problems. In this case you can't set up the step rate. Solution: Boot an official TOS. The final Note: Everbody, for who FastCopy is a precious tool for working with the ST, can send their donations and/or their contructive critic to Martin Backschat Bergstr. 16 8071 Hepberg West Germany