        
        LCD  Version 6.0    June 1990      
        Copyright 1989,1990 Les J. Ventimiglia

        Introduction
        ------------

        LCD (Les's Change Directory)  allows one to easily change to 
        another directory by specifying only part of it.

        LCD is provided in a bound version that works in DOS or OS/2.
        LCD supports long filenames in OS/2 1.2 or later.

        The zip file should contain the following files:
        
                LCD.EXE         Bound executable.
                LCD.DOC         This document file.
                C.CMD           Command file for use with OS/2.

        Syntax
        ------

        DOS or DOSbox of OS/2:

                LCD [/rn] [d:][path]

        OS/2 protected mode:
                
                C [/rn] [d:][path]
                
        Where : /r = Causes a complete rescan of the specified drive.  

                /n = Do not write the LCD data file.

                d: = Drive to scan.

                path = partial path to change to. Only the portion 
                    after the last \ is used.   
    
        / options can be combined or be specified separately before or
        after any of the filespecs.
        
                /rn == /n/r == /r /n  


        Note: Protected mode usage must use the command file C.CMD,
              using the executable in protected mode without the
              command file will look like it is changing to the
              directory but will not due to OS/2 restoring the
              environment when the program is finished running.

        Operation
        ---------

        LCD will rescan the specified or implied disk in the
        following instances:

                - The LCD database does not exist or
                - The /r (Rescan) option is specified or
                - The current directory of the specified disk is not
                  in the LCD database.

        LCD will not save the database when used on drives A: or B:
        or if the /n (nosave) option is used.

        The database file is written to the root directory of the
        specified or implied drive using the name "LCD_data".  If the 
        drive is write protected (as some network drives are), LCD
        will attempt to save the database on drive C: using the name
        "LCD_x.dat" where x is the drive letter.


        If [path] is specified on the command line, LCD will do the 
        following:

                - LCD scans the entire tree for a match to [path]. 
                - If there is only one match, 
                  then LCD will change to that directory.
                - If there are no matches, 
                  then LCD will remain in the current directory.
                - If there are multiple matches, LCD will first check
                  for one exact match.  If there is one exact match,
                  LCD change to that directory.  Otherwise, LCD will 
                  popup a box containing the choices.  Move the 
                  highlight to the one you want to reach and press 
                  <enter> to select it, LCD will change to that
                  directory.


        Command line EXAMPLES: (Protected mode: Use C instead of LCD)
        
        To change to your INCLUDE directory on the current drive and
        rebuild the LCD data file:

                LCD include /r           or   LCD /r include

        To change to the \bin directory on drive c:

                LCD c:bin


        If the [path] option is not specified, LCD will start up in
        full screen mode.

        LCD will display a graphical tree display of the directory
        structure.

        Once the display is up, you can use the following keys to move
        around the display:


        <up>   or <left>  - moves highlight up or scrolls screen down

        <down> or <right> - moves highlight down or scrolls screen up

        <pgup>  - - - - - - moves the screen up one page

        <pgdn>  - - - - - - moves the screen down one page

        <home>  - - - - - - moves to the root directory "\"
        
        <end> - - - - - - - moves to the end of the display

        <enter> - - - - - - ends the program and goes to the
                                highlighted directory.

        <ALPHA-NUMERIC> - - Speed searches for directory match.

        <esc> - - - - - - - ends the program without changing
                                directories.

        <ctrl><enter> - - - Speed search for next directory match.  

        <F2>  - - - - - - - ReScan the current drive.
     
        <F3>  - - - - - - - Change to a different drive.


        SHAREWARE
        ---------

        LCD is distributed under the SHAREWARE concept.
        You are encouraged to copy and share this program with other users.
        Please do not remove the copyright or the user-supported notice.
        If you enjoy LCD and find it of value a donation of $15 would
        be appreciated.
        
        LCD is the first of many programs which I will release as
        SHAREWARE in the near future.  Look for these enhancement
        utilities coming soon to a BBS near you.

        SHAREWARE is based on these three beliefs:

        1.  The value of software is best assessed by the
            user on his own system.
        2.  Creation of personal computer software can and
            should be supported by computing community.
        3.  That copying of programs should be encouraged,
            rather than restricted.


        Copyright/License/Warranty
        --------------------------

        This document and the current version of the program file
        LCD.EXE ("the software") are copyrighted by the author. The
        copyright owner hereby licenses you to: use the software; make
        as many copies of the program and documentation as you wish;
        give such copies to anyone; and distribute the software and
        documentation via electronic means.

        However, you are specifically prohibited from charging, or
        requesting donations, for any such copies, however made. 

        No copy of the software may be distributed or given away without
        this document; and this notice must not be removed.

        There is no warranty of any kind, and the copyright owner is not
        liable for damages of any kind. By using the software, you agree
        to this.

        Contact
        -------

        Les J. Ventimiglia
        15247 Monroe Ave.
        Moorpark, CA. 93021
        (805) 529-6370
