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Select this option to sort by the file size, from the smallest to the largest.
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Sort By Diskorder Option

Select this option to sort by the order of the files on the disk.
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!PMAM! !1MAM! !1MDF! !2MDF! !YMDF!@
Select Across Directories Command

Controls whether or not you can select files in more than one directory. A mark next to the command name indicates that the command is active.

Related Procedure
   " Changing the File Display Order "~I132~
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!PMDG! !1MDG! !2MDG! !YMDG! !PMAN!@
Show Information Command

Displays information on the current file, the selected files, the directory, and the disk.

Related Procedure
   " Displaying File, Directory, & Drive Information "~I120~
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Show Information Dialog Box

This dialog box displays information on the currently selected disk and its directories and files.
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!PMAO! !1MAO! !1MDH! !2MDH! !YMDH!@
Enable Task Swapper Command

Turns on or off task swapping and displays the Active Task List to the right of the program list. With task swapping on, you can have more than one program open at a time and switch back and forth between programs. A diamond mark next to the command indicates that task swapping is on.

Related Procedures
   " Using Task Swapping and the Active Task List "~I152~
   " Switching Between Programs "~I148~
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!PMAP! !1MAP! !1MDI! !2MDI! !YMDI!@
Display Command

Changes the screen mode and resolution used to display MS-DOS Shell.

Related Procedure
   " Changing the Screen Display "~I154~
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Screen Mode Option

This dialog box displays the screen mode options available to you, based on information from the video driver and your hardware. Select the screen mode you want to use to display MS-DOS Shell and then choose the OK button. To see a display mode before you choose it, select it and choose the Preview button.

Related Procedure
   " Changing the Screen Display "~I154~
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Preview Button

Temporarily redraws the screen in the display mode or color scheme you selected. You can preview as many options as you like. Choose the OK button to confirm your selection, or the Cancel button to close the dialog box without making a change.
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!PMDJ! !1MDJ! !2MDJ! !YMDJ! !PMBA!@
Colors Command

Changes the color scheme used for MS-DOS Shell.

Related Procedure
   " Changing Colors "~I106~
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!PDWQ! !1DWQ! !2DWQ! !YDWQ!@
Color Scheme Dialog Box

In this dialog box, select the color scheme you want for MS-DOS Shell and then choose the OK button.

To see a color scheme before you choose it, choose the Preview button.

Related Procedure
   " Changing Colors "~I106~

To get Help on a dialog box option, select it and press F1.

For information about creating your own color schemes, see the User's Guide and Reference.
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Color Scheme Option

You can change colors or return to the default setting by selecting one of the color schemes provided in this list and then choosing the OK button. To see a color scheme before you choose it, choose the Preview button.

Related Procedure
   " Changing Colors "~I106~
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!PMHF! !1MHF! !1MHJ! !2MHJ! !YMHJ!@
View Menu

You can use the commands on this menu to display a single file list, two file lists, or information on files in the current directory.

You can also display a list of groups and program items and a list of files and directories at the same time.
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!PMBB! !1MBB! !1MDK! !2MDK! !YMDK!@
Single File List Command

Displays a single directory tree and file list for the current drive.

Related Procedure
   " Displaying the Files in a Directory "~I119~
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!PMBC! !1MBC! !1MDL! !2MDL! !YMDL!@
Dual File List Command

Displays two directory trees and file lists for the selected drive(s) in the file list.

Related Procedure
   " Displaying Two File Lists "~I121~
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!PMBD! !1MBD! !1MDM! !2MDM! !YMDM!@
All Files Command

Lists every file on the current drive, as well as information about the drive, its directories, and its files.

Related Procedure
   " Displaying a List of All Files "~I118~
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!PMBE! !1MBE! !1MDN! !2MDN! !YMDN!@
Program/File List Command

Displays a list of directories and files and a list of groups and programs.

Related Procedure
   " Displaying the File List & the Program List "~I125~
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!PMBF! !1MBF! !1MDO! !2MDO! !YMDO!@
Program List Command

Displays a list of groups and program items in the current group.

Related Procedure
   " Opening Program Groups "~I123~
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!PMBH! !1MBH! !1MEA! !2MEA! !YMEA! !VMFA!@
Repaint Screen Command

Redraws the screen. The Repaint Screen command does not update the list of files; if you want to update the lists to show changes, use the Refresh command.
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!1MEB! !2MEB! !YMEB!@
Refresh Command

MS-DOS Shell rereads the disk and updates the lists to show changes such as deleted or restored files.
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!1MHK! !2MHK! !YMHK!@
Tree Menu

You can use the commands on this menu to display or hide subdirectories in the directory tree.
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!1MEC! !2MEC! !YMEC!@
Expand One Level Command

Displays the next level of subdirectories for the selected directory in the directory tree.

Related Procedure
   " Expanding Directories "~I127~
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Expand Branch Command

Displays all levels of subdirectories in the selected directory in the directory tree.

Related Procedure
   " Expanding Directories "~I127~
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!1MEE! !2MEE! !YMEE!@
Expand All Command

Displays all subdirectories in all directories in the directory tree.

Related Procedure
   " Expanding Directories "~I127~
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!1MEF! !2MEF! !YMEF!@
Collapse Branch Command

Hides all displayed subdirectories currently in the selected directory in the directory tree.

Related Procedure
   " Expanding Directories "~I127~
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File List Messages

Following are several specific MS-DOS Shell messages you may receive and advice about how to handle them.

Access Denied
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You may have tried one of the following:

   * Renaming a file or directory to one that already
     exists.

   * Deleting a directory that contains files. First you
     must delete or move the files.

   * Deleting a write-protected or read-only file. Try
     changing the file's attributes by using the Change
     Attributes command on the File menu.

   * Accessing a file that you do not have access rights to.
     Check with your system administrator.

Invalid Path
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Make sure that you specified the correct path for the file or directory (including the correct drive letter). The path is the location of the file in the directory tree. For more information about paths, see Chapter 5,"Working with Directories," in the User's Guide and Reference.

File or Drive Does Not Exist
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Check to be sure the drive, path, and filename are correct. Use the file list to make sure the file is on the disk in the specified drive. Try using the Refresh command on the View menu to update the file list.

That Is the Wrong Floppy Disk
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Be sure you inserted the correct disk in the drive. When you insert the correct disk, MS-DOS Shell will continue with the operation.

The Disk Is Full
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Use another disk or delete a file or files to make room.

Error Reading File
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Make sure the file exists on the specified drive.

Error Writing To the Destination File
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Be sure you inserted the correct disk in the drive. If that doesn't work, the disk may be damaged.

The File Is In Use By Someone Else
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You've tried to use a file on a network that someone else is using. To use the file, you must wait until it is available.

Unrecognized Error
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Retry the operation. If you still get a message, quit MS-DOS Shell and start it again, and then retry the procedure.

Related Procedures
   " Changing File Attributes "~I107~
   " Expanding Directories "~I127~
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OK or Yes Button

OK Button
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Choose the OK button to carry out the command or operation specified in this dialog box. To cancel the command or operation, choose the Cancel button.

Yes Button
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Choose the Yes button if you want to continue carrying out the command or operation as specified. If you do not want to continue carrying out the command or operation, choose the No button.

Related Procedure
   " Choosing Command Buttons "~I109~
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Cancel or Close or No Button

Cancel Button
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Choose the Cancel button to cancel the command or operation specified in this dialog box. Choosing the Cancel button closes the dialog box. To carry out the command or operation, choose the OK button.

No Button
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Choose the No button if you do not want the command or operation carried out as specified. Choosing the No button closes the dialog box. To carry out the command as specified, choose the Yes button.

Close Button
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Closes the Help window and exits Help.

Related Procedure
   " Choosing Command Buttons "~I109~
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!1DIQ! !YD1Q! !2D1Q! !PDIQ!@
Drive Not Ready Message

Check the drive to be sure of the following:
  * A disk is in the drive.
  * The drive door is closed.
  * The disk is properly inserted in the drive.
  * The disk is formatted.
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!1DIS! !YDIS! !2DIS! !PDIS!@
Critical Error Message

Try the following:

General Failure Error
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If you received a General Failure error, retry the operation. If it still doesn't work, continue reading.

Check Your Network Connection
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If you're using a net connection, check to be sure you are still connected and it is working.

For all other messages, continue reading:

Check the Floppy Disk
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If you're using a floppy disk, check to be sure that you've inserted the correct floppy disk in the drive, that it is inserted properly, and that the drive door is closed.

Check the Formatting
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The floppy disk and the drive may be incompatable. For example, you may be putting a high-density disk into a drive that only accepts low-density disks. If the disk and drive are compatible, the disk may be damaged.

Check the Drive
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You may have a problem with your hard drive. Make sure it is properly connected. Consult your hardware documentation for more trouble shooting advice.
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MS-DOS SHELL HELP PROCEDURES, MS-DOS 5.0 -- 2nd revisions

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Adding and Changing Program Groups

A "group" is a name given to a collection of program items. You can add a new group to another program group in the program list. Once you've added a group, you can add other program items and groups to it.

To add a new group:

1. Open the group to which you want to add a group.
2. From the File menu, choose New.
   The New Program Object dialog box appears.
3. Select the Program Group option button and choose the OK
   button.
   The Add Group dialog box appears.
4. Type a name for the new group (up to 23 characters).
5. If you want, type a Help message and password for the
   group.
6. Choose the OK button.


You can change properties or assign additional properties
for all groups except the Main group.

To change the properties of a group:

1. Select the group name using the arrow keys or
   a mouse.
2. From the File menu, choose Properties.
   The Program Group Properties dialog box appears.
3. If you want, change the title.
4. If you want, add or change the Help text and a password.
5. Choose the OK button.

Related Procedures
   " Opening Program Groups "~I123~
   " Adding Program Items to Program Groups "~I102~
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Adding Program Items to Program Groups

In the program list, you can add a program item to a group. A program item contains startup information about a program file. When you choose the program item, MS-DOS Shell starts the program according to your instructions.

NOTE: A program item is not the program file itself. If you add a progam item, you add only the program list's startup instructions for that program. The program itself remains in its directory on your hard drive.

To add a program item:

1. Open the group you want to add a new item to.
2. From the File menu, choose New.
   The New Program Object dialog box appears.
3. Select the Program Group option button and choose the OK button.
   The Add Program dialog box appears.
4. Type a name for the program item (up to 23 characters).
5. In the Commands box, type the name of the program file
   that runs the program, along with any additional switches
   or parameters.
6. If you want, specify a startup directory,
   application shortcut key, password, or advanced
   properties for this item.
7. Choose the OK button.


To specify a shortcut key combination in the Application Shortcut Key box:

1. Select the Application Shortcut Key box.
2. Press one of the following keys: SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT. Then
   type a letter.
   MS-DOS Shell displays the keys you pressed. If [none]
   appears in the text box, the shortcut key combination you
   entered is unavailable. Try another combination.