DELTREE 1.1


This program is a rewrite of the DCL DELTREE provided by DIGITAL.  This program
is written in C and should not have any affect upon the VMS version.

This version of DELTREE provides the qualifiers:

         /CONFIRM - to confirm deletion of files.

         /LOG - to show a log of the deletion of files.

The program has been written to accept logical directory names and provide
full error messaging.  The program also tries to set the protection on files
automatically so that you do not have to set them before performing the
DELTREE command (of course assuming that you have access to the files to
begin with).

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Modifications:

1)  (fix)  Error messaging enhancements.

2)  (new)  When using /CONFIRM, allow all inputs that begin with Y, T or 1
    to translate as yes answers, while inputs that begin with N, F or 0 are
    translated as no answers (no is still the default).  Any other input 
    will be requestioned by the program.

3)  (new)  When using /CONFIRM, an input of  ALL  will assume that the rest
    of the files are confirmed to be deleted.

4)  (fix)  Can now preceede input for /CONFIRM with blanks without causing
    a problem.

5)  (mod)  Restructure code.


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Related files:

     AAAREADME.1ST  - This file.
     DELTREE.C      - Source code.
     DELTREE.CLD    - Command definition file.
     DELTREE.EXE    - Executable.
     DELTREE.HLP    - Help file.
     DELTREE.OBJ    - Object code.
     DELTREE.OPT    - Options code.

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Installing:

1.  Make sure you have deleted any symbols pertaining to DELTREE:
          $ DELETE/SYMBOL/GLOBAL DELTREE

2.  Change the image location in DELTREE.CLD.

3.  Either SET COMMAND DELTREE.CLD or add the command to DCLTABLES.EXE.

4.  If any changes are made perform the following commands:
          $ CC DELTREE
          $ LIN DELTREE /OPT

5.  (recommended step)  Use the alternate command verb in DELTREE.CLD.
    In your SYLOGIN.COM file, add the following line:

          $ DELTREE   :==  AMBIGUOUS_DELTREE

    Why you ask??  Try 2000 stupid users that hardcoded the shortest version
    of every command and cannot live without DEL (they refuse to type DELE or
    anything longer at the command line!!!).  Anyway, for those in systems
    management, you will know what I am talking about and understand why.
    This will save a lot of headache that you can use for a good night of
    drinking instead, trust me.  Also, since DELTREE has a lot of deleting
    power, it makes the user type out the whole command.

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Problems, questions or suggestions:


                  Jonathan C. Baker
                  Naval Surface Warfare Center
                  Code N86
                  Dahlgren, VA 22448-5000
                  703-663-8705

                  system_jb@128.38.14.201
                  system_jb@unode1.nswc.navy.mil