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vmcache [-12fhinsu] [-a#] [-e#] [-r{#|+}] [-w#] |
In option descriptions, the symbol “#” stands for a decimal number.
These options are available only when installing VMCache:
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vmcache -1, -2 |
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vmcache -i |
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vmcache -a# |
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vmcache -e# |
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vmcache -r# |
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vmcache -r+ |
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vmcache -w# |
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vmcache -f |
Flush the cache. This option forces VMCache to flush all delayed-write data in the cache to disk. It does not invalidate the cache.
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vmcache -s |
Display statistics on cache hits and misses.
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vmcache -u |
Uninstall VMCache. This function attempts to remove VMCache completely from memory, but that may not be possible if other TSRs have been installed afterwards. In that case, it disables the cache.
FILEC is Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) utility that reduces the number of keystrokes needed to enter long filenames. When the HOTKEY is pressed FILEC reads a partial filename as typed by the user and attempts to complete the filename by seaching the appropriate directory. The completed filename is then pasted by FILEC, as if the user had typed it. Dafault <HOT_KEY> is ESC.
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e.g. C:\ type au<HOT_KEY> C:\ type autoexec.bat |
If FILEC can not find a unique completion it only pastes as much as is common to the multiple completions. The user then must type an extra letter and try again. For example if the current directory contains both COMMAND.COM and CONFIG.SYS then following will occur.
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C:\ dir c<HOT_KEY> C:\ dir co |
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C:\ dir com<HOT_KEY> C:\ dir command.com |
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C:\ type phantom<HOT_KEY> C:\ type phantom |
FILEC also completes directory names in the same manner. For example if you have a disk with two levels of subdirectoryies then the following is possible.
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C:\ dir A:\ba<HOT_KEY> C:\ dir A:\basement |
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C:\ dir A:\basement\ca<HOT_KEY> C:\ dir A:\basement\carpark |
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A:\CARPARK\ type ..\carpark\j<HOT_KEY> A:\CARPARK\ type ..\carpark\jaguar.xjs |
RECALL is a memory-resident commandline editor and history utility. If you've been using DOS' built-in yet primitive editing keys until now you'll be pleasantly surprised. With RECALL you get improved commandline editing as well as a 1K buffer for keeping track of old commandlines.
Once installed in memory it takes about 2.5k momory RECALL intercepts requests for buffered input and processes them itself. Typically DOS uses this type of input to read commands at the familiar “C>” prompt; DEBUG and LIST use it too. Most keystrokes are saved in a buffer while you edit the commandline and then passed along when you hit <ENTER>. A few special keys, however, let you edit what you've just typed or even recall commands entered earlier. These special keys - described below - are what make RECALL so useful.
With RECALL resident, chances are you won't even notice its presence. Not, that is, until you need it. You'll enter commandlines as you did before. Only now, RECALL's power is just a keystroke away. Here's a summary of its features:
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Key Action --------------- ----------------------------------------- Movement: <LEFT> Move cursor 1 character to left <<span class="mark">RIGHT</span>> Move cursor 1 character to <span class="mark">right</span> <PGUP> Move cursor 1 "word" to left <PGDN> Move cursor 1 "word" to <span class="mark">right</span> <HOME> Move cursor to start of line <END> Move cursor to end of line History: <UP> Display previous command in recall buffer <DOWN> Display next command in recall buffer Deletion: <CTRL><LEFT> Delete 1 character to left of cursor <BS> " <CTRL><<span class="mark">RIGHT</span>> Delete 1 character at cursor <DEL> " <CTRL><PGUP> Delete to start of previous "word" <CTRL><PGDN> Delete to start of next "word" <CTRL><HOME> Delete to start of line <CTRL><END> Delete to end of line <ESC> Delete entire line Toggle: <INS> Toggle insert/overwrite mode --------------- ----------------------------------------- |
[A “word” is delineated by blanks or the start/end of a commandline.] As a rule then, <KEY> serves to move along a commandline while <CTRL><KEY> serves to delete the corresponding group of characters.
After you've worked for a while you may want to list commandlines entered earlier. In this case invoke RECALL with the '-l' option to display the current buffer contents. You can redirect this output to a file, printer, or even another program using DOS' redirection characters '>', '»', and '|'.