Removed trailing blanks in the Help files (234 instances in 60 files; some were multiple blanks on a blank line, most were a single blank at the end of a line).

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Dave Lyons 2020-08-18 00:43:12 -07:00
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@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ ex: blist this
como &;blist ?:bas -w70
como edit.this;blist myprog
List a BAS file in readable form. Wildcards are allowed.
Intended for redirecting to a TXT file to allow editing with
a word processor. The edited file can then be EXECed in
BASIC.SYSTEM, turning it back into an Applesoft program
List a BAS file in readable form. Wildcards are allowed.
Intended for redirecting to a TXT file to allow editing with
a word processor. The edited file can then be EXECed in
BASIC.SYSTEM, turning it back into an Applesoft program
which can be SAVEd and RUN.
The -w option specifies the wrap margin. 'blist' will start

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@ -6,12 +6,12 @@ syntax: boot [-s<slotnum>] [-i]
ex: boot
boot -s6
Boots the system. If -s is given, boots from the specified
slot, which should contain a disk controller. Otherwise the
system scans for a startup device the same way it does at
Boots the system. If -s is given, boots from the specified
slot, which should contain a disk controller. Otherwise the
system scans for a startup device the same way it does at
power-up.
The -i option is meaningful only on a IIgs. If present, an ICE
The -i option is meaningful only on a IIgs. If present, an ICE
COLD reboot is done, erasing everything in RAM (including /RAM5).
-s is ignored when -i is used. [NOTE--'boot -i' takes advantage
of an undocumented aspect of the keyboard microcontroller and is

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@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ syntax: bye
ex: bye
Quits Davex. (Does a ProDOS QUIT to whatever Quit code was
in place when you entered Davex.) If you have different
copies of Davex in different directories, you can run one
copy from another one, and Quit will return you to the one
Quits Davex. (Does a ProDOS QUIT to whatever Quit code was
in place when you entered Davex.) If you have different
copies of Davex in different directories, you can run one
copy from another one, and Quit will return you to the one
you were in previously.
(The old quit code is stored in %config when you enter
Davex. When you quit, it loads the old quit code from
(The old quit code is stored in %config when you enter
Davex. When you quit, it loads the old quit code from
%config, so you need to have your Davex disk online.)

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@ -11,11 +11,11 @@ ex: cat
cat .62 -s
cat ?:dir
Displays the contents of the directory specified by pathname; wildcards are
allowed. (If no pathname is given, displays the contents of the current
Displays the contents of the directory specified by pathname; wildcards are
allowed. (If no pathname is given, displays the contents of the current
directory.) The following options are available:
-t: tree format--show contents of directories indented under the directory
-t: tree format--show contents of directories indented under the directory
names
-i: show files and directories even if they are invisible (use the 'touch'
@ -25,10 +25,10 @@ directory.) The following options are available:
-f: show only files of given type (if -t is given, DIRs are also shown)
-a: arrange--sort the listing according to the characters following '-a'.
If no characters follow, the listing is sorted alphabetically by
filename. The following sorting keys may be combined by listing the
most significant keys first. Capitalizing a letter reverses the order
-a: arrange--sort the listing according to the characters following '-a'.
If no characters follow, the listing is sorted alphabetically by
filename. The following sorting keys may be combined by listing the
most significant keys first. Capitalizing a letter reverses the order
of the sort on that key.
n: name (a to z)

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@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ syntax: cls
ex: cls
como &;cls -- new page on printer
Clears the screen. If redirected to the printer, as in the
Clears the screen. If redirected to the printer, as in the
last example, begins a new page.
('cls' just outputs a Ctrl-L.)

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@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ Ctrl-J (down arrow) = move down on the list of previous commands
Ctrl-K (up arrow) = move up on the list of previous commands
Ctrl-L = toggle Caps-lock on/off for Apple II+
Ctrl-M = return (accept whole line, even the part after the cursor)
Ctrl-O = if the following character is a control character, inserts it
(control characters can't normally be entered). If the
following character is "K" to "O" or "k" to "o", a special
Ctrl-O = if the following character is a control character, inserts it
(control characters can't normally be entered). If the
following character is "K" to "O" or "k" to "o", a special
character is inserted (useful only on the II+ keyboard):
K L M N O k l m n o

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@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ syntax: combine <input pathname1> [<input pathname2..5>]
ex: combine text -m60
combine game.part1 game.part2 game.3 -o game
combine =.header =.doc -o documents
'Combine' combines files together. The input file is always appended to
the output file. A total of 5 input files on the same command line is
supported. Wildcards are supported in the first two input files only.
supported. Wildcards are supported in the first two input files only.
When using an output pathname, it is sometimes useful to use a wildcard in
the input pathname. This allows you to append several files onto one
output pathname.

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@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Examples: conp -sb5x1i52 -- set boot to slot 5, slot 1 external ("your
Category: port 1 (-1) (normally printer port)
Settings: (value)
dv device connected m or p (modem/printer)
l line length u=unlimited, 40, 72, 80, 132
dl delete 1st LF after CR y/n

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@ -8,16 +8,16 @@ ex: copy thing /otherdisk/blah
copy %= /backup/= -fb
copy /system.disk/system /ram5/system
Copies files from first path to second path. Unless -f
(force) is given, ask for permission to replace the old
copy. If the old file is LOCKED (access is not "rwnd"),
Copies files from first path to second path. Unless -f
(force) is given, ask for permission to replace the old
copy. If the old file is LOCKED (access is not "rwnd"),
copy asks for permission even if you use -f.
-d deletes the original after a successful copy. -b clears
-d deletes the original after a successful copy. -b clears
the backup bit of the original after a successful copy.
If the first pathname refers to a file and the second
pathname refers to a directory, 'copy' puts the file INTO
If the first pathname refers to a file and the second
pathname refers to a directory, 'copy' puts the file INTO
the directory. (It does not replace the directory with the
file.)
@ -26,12 +26,12 @@ as though you supplied the current prefix. Result: "copy
pathname" copies a file into the current directory, using
the original file's filename.
If the first pathname refers to a DIRECTORY, the directory
and everything in it (files and/or directories) is copied to
the second pathname. The second pathname must not refer to
If the first pathname refers to a DIRECTORY, the directory
and everything in it (files and/or directories) is copied to
the second pathname. The second pathname must not refer to
an existing directory ("ProDOS error: duplicate file" results).
'copy' will copy sparse files, but the new files will no
'copy' will copy sparse files, but the new files will no
longer be sparse.
'copy' can't copy extended files (storage type 5). You get

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@ -7,5 +7,5 @@ ex: create mydir
create myfile:sys
create something:bad
Creates a file with the given filetype or, if no filetype is
Creates a file with the given filetype or, if no filetype is
given, of type DIR.

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@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ syntax: dt
ex: dt
como %log;dt
Prints date and time. This is fairly useless used alone,
since you can get the same information by just hitting
RETURN. But it may be handy if output is redirected. The
second example above, if placed in %AUTOEXEC, will keep a
Prints date and time. This is fairly useless used alone,
since you can get the same information by just hitting
RETURN. But it may be handy if output is redirected. The
second example above, if placed in %AUTOEXEC, will keep a
log of all times Davex was entered.

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@ -14,13 +14,13 @@ not have a clock built in to your computer. This program will not change
the date on your clock but only change the bytes in ProDOS. This program
was designed to be included in the %autoexec file. For example, add the
following line to your file: "date -s." See below for the explanation of
the -s option.
the -s option.
With no options, 'date' will print the current date and time and ask for
the new date and the new time. The format for the date is DD-MMM-YY. The
format for the time is HH:MM in 24 hour format. If the date or time is
entered incorrectly, or you just press return when prompted, 'date' will not
change the current values. Options are as follows:
change the current values. Options are as follows:
-p: print only -- When this option is used, 'date' will only print
the date and time currently on the system.
@ -32,12 +32,12 @@ change the current values. Options are as follows:
When you re-enter Davex after quitting from an application, 'date'
will not ask you to change the date since you already set it on
bootup.
-d: date -- Use this option in conjunction with the -s option.
This will force the program to always set the date even if the
date has already been set. Time setting remains the same as
with the -s option.
-t: time -- Use this option in conjunction with the -s option.
This will force the program to always set the time even if the
time has already been set. Date setting remains the same as
@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Notes: If the -p option is included along with the -s option, 'date' will
When you use the -t option and the newly entered hour is less
than the current hour, 'date' version 1.2 will increment the
date by one day, changing the month and year if necessary.
date by one day, changing the month and year if necessary.
The command 'date -s -d -t' performs the same functions as the
command 'date' with no options.

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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Permanently destroys the specified file or directory. Wildcards
are allowed.
Before destroying a directory, the 'size' command is automatically
used to compute the total size of the directory and everything in
used to compute the total size of the directory and everything in
it, and you are given a chance NOT to destroy the directory.
-u unlocks a file before trying to destroy it. When deleting a

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@ -8,16 +8,16 @@ ex: dev
dev -r.62
dev -a.32
With no options, prints list of device numbers ProDOS scans
With no options, prints list of device numbers ProDOS scans
when looking for an unknown volume. With -r, removes the
specified device from the list. With -a, adds the specified
device to the list.
-z (zap) scans all devices in the device list and REMOVES
the ones that don't have ProDOS volumes mounted. This is
especially useful if you have Disk IIs that you will not use
-z (zap) scans all devices in the device list and REMOVES
the ones that don't have ProDOS volumes mounted. This is
especially useful if you have Disk IIs that you will not use
for a while. (The next time you re-enter ProDOS 8, all your
disk devices will again be present in ProDOS's scan list.)
Note: with -a, the low nybble of the device number is
Note: with -a, the low nybble of the device number is
always set to 0. This is not usually a problem.

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@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ contains "pg %n", you can use
como %n;echo "text here"
to record a message you will see whenever you enter the
to record a message you will see whenever you enter the
shell. If you do something like that, you may want to
create an alias called "note" (for example) that stands
for

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@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ ex: eject
eject /mydisk
eject .52
Ejects the specified 3.5" volume from a UniDisk 3.5 or Apple
3.5 drive. If no volume name is given, all 3.5" disks are
Ejects the specified 3.5" volume from a UniDisk 3.5 or Apple
3.5 drive. If no volume name is given, all 3.5" disks are
ejected.
Note that the parameter is a PATHNAME, so a command like

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@ -8,16 +8,16 @@ ex: = %
como my.list;= =:bas
= .61prodos
Prints a complete pathname. Wildcards are allowed. The
first example prints the pathname of the Davex directory.
The second builds a complete pathname by appending the given
partial path to the current prefix. The third prints, into
a file called "my.list", complete pathnames for all BAS
files in the current directory. The fourth prints the
Prints a complete pathname. Wildcards are allowed. The
first example prints the pathname of the Davex directory.
The second builds a complete pathname by appending the given
partial path to the current prefix. The third prints, into
a file called "my.list", complete pathnames for all BAS
files in the current directory. The fourth prints the
pathname of a file PRODOS in slot 6, drive 1.
When '=' is used without wildcards, as in the fourth
example, files with the printed pathnames do not necessarily
When '=' is used without wildcards, as in the fourth
example, files with the printed pathnames do not necessarily
exist.

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@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ syntax: err <integer>
ex: err 70
err $46
Prints the ProDOS error message corresponding to the given
Prints the ProDOS error message corresponding to the given
error code. 'err 0' prints a list of all the errors in the
table.
Davex never prints an error number if a message is available
instead. This command is useful if you get an error code
from a program that doesn't have a table of ProDOS error
Davex never prints an error number if a message is available
instead. This command is useful if you get an error code
from a program that doesn't have a table of ProDOS error
messages built in. (Applications created by 'sysalias' will
print two-digit error codes if something goes wrong; use
"err $xx" to see what they mean.)

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@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ syntax: exec <pathname>
ex: exec foo.bar
Makes keyboard input come from the specified file until an
error occurs or until end of file is reached. Wildcards are
Makes keyboard input come from the specified file until an
error occurs or until end of file is reached. Wildcards are
allowed. The file must be of type TXT ($04), SRC ($B0),
or $C6/$8001 (Davex 8 Script).

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@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ expand -- Expand tabs (EXTERNAL) [v1.1]
Written by Jeff Ding
syntax: expand <pathname> [-c<ascii number>] [-t<number>]
[-s"<tabstop 1,tabstop 2,tabstop 3,....,tabstop 16>"]
[-s"<tabstop 1,tabstop 2,tabstop 3,....,tabstop 16>"]
ex: expand file.w.tabs
expand merlin.s -c160 -s"14,20,35"
@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ lines are split into multiple lines. Use output redirection on the
command line to save output in a file (last example). The second
example works great for viewing Merlin source files.
Options are as follows:
Options are as follows:
-c: character for tab. Enter the ascii value of the character
to use for the tab expansion. The default character is value 9

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@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ pathname: Tells 'ffind' where to look. If you leave this out, it
meaningful only if you use -n.]
-f: Tells 'ffind' what filetype to look for. Example:
ffind -fawp finds AppleWorks Word Processor files.
ffind -fawp finds AppleWorks Word Processor files.
-x: Tells 'ffind' what auxiliary type to look for. Example:
ffind -fbin -x$800 finds binary files that load at $800.

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@ -12,11 +12,11 @@ than nothing. It isn't cleanly implemented and may have some
problems. It isn't going to crash your system or fry your disk,
but I wouldn't recommend trying to print your thesis with it.]
Outputs formatted text generated from text and imbedded "dot
commands" in a file. -c prints credits; -1 is the same as
Outputs formatted text generated from text and imbedded "dot
commands" in a file. -c prints credits; -1 is the same as
including ".sp1" in the file.
The dot commands 'fp' recognizes are similar to the ones
The dot commands 'fp' recognizes are similar to the ones
AppleWriter recognizes. They are (defaults in parentheses):
.lm# (10) -- left margin
@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ AppleWriter recognizes. They are (defaults in parentheses):
.ff# -- begin new page if fewer than # lines remain on
this page
# is a number from 0 to 255. Most values can be ADJUSTED up
or down by putting a "+" or "-" in front of the number.
# is a number from 0 to 255. Most values can be ADJUSTED up
or down by putting a "+" or "-" in front of the number.
Example:
.lm+5 moves left margin right 5 spaces

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@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ file, followed by all the filetypes in the internal list.
-r removes the given filetype from your list.
-a and -v are used together to add one filetype to your list.
-a and -v are used together to add one filetype to your list.
Case is unimportant when looking for a filetype in the table,
BUT the types are displayed with the case you use in the -a
option.

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@ -6,12 +6,12 @@ syntax: filetype <pathname> <filetype> [-x<integer>]
ex: filetype myfile sys
filetype ? bin -x$2000
Changes the file type (NOT the storage type) of a file. If
-x is given, also sets the auxiliary type (subtype) as
Changes the file type (NOT the storage type) of a file. If
-x is given, also sets the auxiliary type (subtype) as
specified.
NOTE: Although you can change a DIR file into another type,
and you can change a non-DIR file into a DIR file,
this changes ONLY the file type and will cause much
NOTE: Although you can change a DIR file into another type,
and you can change a non-DIR file into a DIR file,
this changes ONLY the file type and will cause much
confusion--it is not recommended. (The storage type
is not affected.)

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@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ string: Specifies what to search for. If this string contains
-L: Specifies the number of consecutive lines to display starting
with each matching line. If you do not give this option, only
the matching lines are displayed. (If -c is given, no lines
the matching lines are displayed. (If -c is given, no lines
are displayed unless you also use -L.)
[An additional line printed after a match may itself be a

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@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ syntax: hdr <pathname> [-Ln]
ex: hdr thatfile
hdr %help/= -L2
Displays lines from the beginning of a file. Wildcards are
allowed. If -L is given, the specified number of lines is
displayed. If -L is omitted, the first 5 lines are
Displays lines from the beginning of a file. Wildcards are
allowed. If -L is given, the specified number of lines is
displayed. If -L is omitted, the first 5 lines are
displayed.
'hdr' works for AWP files and for any file type that contains

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@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ the printer slot (see 'config'). Each option is explained below:
-e # 0: enable ROM character set; 1=enable downloaded charset,
low half; 2=enable downloaded charset, high half
Note: -s and -n reset the printer's top of form, so they should be
Note: -s and -n reset the printer's top of form, so they should be
used only when the printer is at the top of a page.
Note: In version 1.0 of 'iw2', the -f, -x, -i and -e options did

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@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The information printed is:
* file type
* access (r=read, w=write, n=rename, d=delete, B=changed since backup,
I=invisible)
* auxilary type (default load address for BIN, record length for
* auxilary type (default load address for BIN, record length for
TXT, saved location for BAS; total blocks for VOLUME)
* number of blocks used
* date/time created (for a volume, even!)

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@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ syntax: lock <pathname>
ex: lock this
lock =:txt
Disallows rename, delete, and write for file. Wildcards are
Disallows rename, delete, and write for file. Wildcards are
allowed.
(see also: unlock, prot)

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@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ ex: mx80 -z
mx80 -p17 -by -in -uy
mx80 -s6
Set print options, assuming an Epson MX80 is connected. Each option
Set print options, assuming an Epson MX80 is connected. Each option
is explained below:
-z (zap) set all options to power-up defaults (including top
-z (zap) set all options to power-up defaults (including top
of form)
-n (normal) turn off special modes and set 10 cpi
-1 y|n -1y set unidirectional printing; -1n sets bidirectional
@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ is explained below:
-8 y|n eight lines per inch: yes or no (no=6 lines per inch)
-s # set number of lines to skip over at end of page
-l # set page size in lines (normally 66)
-p # set pitch; may be 5, 8 (really 8.5), 10, or 17 (really
-p # set pitch; may be 5, 8 (really 8.5), 10, or 17 (really
17.16)
'mx80' v1.0 didn't work with recent versions of Davex.

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@ -7,24 +7,24 @@ ex: modchk thisfile thatfile
modchk /disk/= /backup/= -o -n
modchk =.s = -n
Checks the last-modification dates on a pair of files. Wildcards
are allowed. If none of -o (older), -n (newer), or -s (same) is
Checks the last-modification dates on a pair of files. Wildcards
are allowed. If none of -o (older), -n (newer), or -s (same) is
given, a message of the form
<pathname1> <relation> <pathname2>
is displayed. Relation is "<" (older), "=" (same), or ">"
(newer). If one or more of -o, -n, or -s appears, pathname1 is
displayed only if the files satisfy one of the specified
is displayed. Relation is "<" (older), "=" (same), or ">"
(newer). If one or more of -o, -n, or -s appears, pathname1 is
displayed only if the files satisfy one of the specified
conditions.
The second example above displays the names of files on /disk
which are older OR newer than the files with the same names on
/backup. The third example above displays the names of ".s"
files that have been modified since their corresponding files
without the ".s" suffix. This is useful for insuring that you
have not changed an assembly language source file without
The second example above displays the names of files on /disk
which are older OR newer than the files with the same names on
/backup. The third example above displays the names of ".s"
files that have been modified since their corresponding files
without the ".s" suffix. This is useful for insuring that you
have not changed an assembly language source file without
recompiling it.
If -q (quiet) is given, no complaint is displayed if the second
If -q (quiet) is given, no complaint is displayed if the second
file doesn't exist.

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@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ syntax: mon
ex: mon
Dumps you into your Apple's monitor. Ctrl-Y or RESET or
3D0G will get you back to Davex. (On an Apple IIgs, Q will
Dumps you into your Apple's monitor. Ctrl-Y or RESET or
3D0G will get you back to Davex. (On an Apple IIgs, Q will
do it, too.)
(If the only kind of "monitor" you care about is the one
you're looking at right now, this command isn't for
(If the only kind of "monitor" you care about is the one
you're looking at right now, this command isn't for
you--it's for people addicted to machine language.)

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@ -8,12 +8,12 @@ ex: pg this
como newfile;pg oldfile -l
pg that -t" "
Types contents of a file (any type, not just TXT). Wildcards are
allowed. -h generates a header giving the date/time the file was last
modified. -f disables filtering of control characters; normally they
Types contents of a file (any type, not just TXT). Wildcards are
allowed. -h generates a header giving the date/time the file was last
modified. -f disables filtering of control characters; normally they
are filtered out.
-u and -l force all alphabetic characters to display in uppercase or
-u and -l force all alphabetic characters to display in uppercase or
lowercase, respectively.
-p begins a new page after the file is printed.
@ -26,16 +26,16 @@ At the bottom of each screen, you are prompted
--- xx% --- more? (Y/N)
where xx is the percent of the file (calculated by counting
where xx is the percent of the file (calculated by counting
characters, not lines) you have read so far.
When output is redirected to a file or to the printer, no prompting
When output is redirected to a file or to the printer, no prompting
takes place.
Note: many file types do not contain plain text. This command
knows how to interpret AWP files, but simply displays all other
files byte-for-byte. If you type a SYS file, for example, you
will get a lot of garbage and (probably) a few readable
Note: many file types do not contain plain text. This command
knows how to interpret AWP files, but simply displays all other
files byte-for-byte. If you type a SYS file, for example, you
will get a lot of garbage and (probably) a few readable
messages.
(see also: type, como, strings, alias)

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@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ex: pset -n
pset -p12 -by -un
pset -sy -1n -l10
Sets print options, assuming a NEC 8023 or ProWriter or ImageWriter is
Sets print options, assuming a NEC 8023 or ProWriter or ImageWriter is
connected. Each option is explained below:
-n (normal) turn off special modes and set 10 cpi
@ -23,5 +23,5 @@ connected. Each option is explained below:
-p # set pitch; may be 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 17
-r y|n reverse formfeed direction; y=reverse, n=forward
Note: -s and -n reset the printer's top of form, so they should be
Note: -s and -n reset the printer's top of form, so they should be
used only when the printer is at the top of a page.

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@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
SHORTHAND FOR PATHNAMES
'%' stands for the name of the directory Davex is in.
'%' stands for the name of the directory Davex is in.
A period (.) followed by a slot and drive number stands for
the name of the volume in the specified slot and drive.

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@ -11,28 +11,28 @@ ex: prefix /disk/dir
/mydisk/dir1
.61
Changes the prefix (which is displayed as your prompt in
Davex). (Typing 'prefix' with no pathname makes your prefix
Changes the prefix (which is displayed as your prompt in
Davex). (Typing 'prefix' with no pathname makes your prefix
empty; this is not usually desirable.)
Note that an IMPLIED prefix command is done if you type a
complete pathname (including one starting with "%" or ".xx"),
or if a partial pathname is found in your scan list.
If a partial pathname is given, it is appended to the
current prefix. So "prefix letters" when your prefix is
If a partial pathname is given, it is appended to the
current prefix. So "prefix letters" when your prefix is
already "/disk" will make your prefix "/disk/letters".
You can also set your prefix just by typing the name of a
directory. The process is not quite the same--if you type a
partial pathname, Davex uses your scan list to find the
directory. It follows the same rules as for launching SYS
or S16 files, but if it finds a DIR, it just sets your
You can also set your prefix just by typing the name of a
directory. The process is not quite the same--if you type a
partial pathname, Davex uses your scan list to find the
directory. It follows the same rules as for launching SYS
or S16 files, but if it finds a DIR, it just sets your
prefix.
For example, if the first entry in your scan list is "*",
you can always change to a subdirectory of the current
directory just by typing the subdirectory's name (unless
For example, if the first entry in your scan list is "*",
you can always change to a subdirectory of the current
directory just by typing the subdirectory's name (unless
that name is an internal Davex command!).
(see also: origin, up, top, over, scan)

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@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ syntax: prot <pathname> [-r] [-w] [-n] [-d]
ex: prot this
prot ? -rwn
Allows only the specified rights to a file: r)ead, w)rite,
Allows only the specified rights to a file: r)ead, w)rite,
ren)ame, and d)elete. Wildcards are allowed.
prot x -r = lock x

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@ -28,13 +28,13 @@ Other options are as follows:
-f: force removal -- This option used in connection with the
-r option will remove the driver even if the volume is
not empty. Use this option with caution!
-a: add -- This option alone will re-install the standard ProDOS
64k /ram driver. This option alone will not work on a II+ because
it does not have the necessary auxiliary memory and driver. If you
want to install a driver for a third party ram card on a II+, you
must use the -a option in conjunction with the -v option.
must use the -a option in conjunction with the -v option.
-v: vector -- This option used in connection with the -a option
will allow you to install a driver at a specific location
xxxxx. This vector points to the entry point of the driver

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@ -7,16 +7,16 @@ ex: rename this that
rename /blank /mydisk
rename letter= ltr.=
Changes the name of a file, directory, or volume. Wildcards
are allowed, as in the third example. A wildcard in the
second pathname expands to the same text the wildcard in the
first pathname is matching. The third example changes the
names of files beginning with "letter" to begin with "ltr."
Changes the name of a file, directory, or volume. Wildcards
are allowed, as in the third example. A wildcard in the
second pathname expands to the same text the wildcard in the
first pathname is matching. The third example changes the
names of files beginning with "letter" to begin with "ltr."
instead.
If you change the name of an AppleWorks file (filetypes AWP,
ADB, and ASP) from Davex, you may find the capitalization to
be strange. This is because AppleWorks stores the
capitalization information in the file's Auxiliary type,
which is not affected by this command. Use Apple-N while
If you change the name of an AppleWorks file (filetypes AWP,
ADB, and ASP) from Davex, you may find the capitalization to
be strange. This is because AppleWorks stores the
capitalization information in the file's Auxiliary type,
which is not affected by this command. Use Apple-N while
editing the file in Appleworks to fix the capitalization.

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@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ syntax: rep <integer>
ex: rep 10;echo "Ten!"
como &;rep 5;type handout= -p
Executes the next command the specified number of times.
'rep 0' has no effect, and the largest number 'rep' accepts
Executes the next command the specified number of times.
'rep 0' has no effect, and the largest number 'rep' accepts
is 65535. 'rep' will not repeat another 'rep' command.
The second example prints 5 copies of all files beginning in
"handout" to the printer. All repetitions are executed for
each file matching the wildcard before Davex looks for
The second example prints 5 copies of all files beginning in
"handout" to the printer. All repetitions are executed for
each file matching the wildcard before Davex looks for
another wildcard match.

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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ex: scan
scan -a .62utils
scan -r /hard2/sys/
With no options, prints the list of directories Davex scans when
With no options, prints the list of directories Davex scans when
you type something that isn't an internal command.
Use the -a and -r options to add or remove a paths from the list.

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@ -7,21 +7,21 @@ ex: size this
size =:sys
size .61=:dir
For a non-directory file, prints file size in blocks and in
bytes. For a directory, compute and print the sum of the
sizes of all the files and directories within the directory.
For a non-directory file, prints file size in blocks and in
bytes. For a directory, compute and print the sum of the
sizes of all the files and directories within the directory.
Wildcards are allowed.
The total size in BYTES of a directory is often MUCH smaller
than 512 times its size in BLOCKS, even though all blocks
are 512 bytes long. This is because not all the bytes of a
file's last block are used. As an extreme example, a
directory containing 12 files of one byte each would have a
size of 13 blocks (1 for the directory and 1 each for the
files), but only 524 bytes (512 for the directory block and
The total size in BYTES of a directory is often MUCH smaller
than 512 times its size in BLOCKS, even though all blocks
are 512 bytes long. This is because not all the bytes of a
file's last block are used. As an extreme example, a
directory containing 12 files of one byte each would have a
size of 13 blocks (1 for the directory and 1 each for the
files), but only 524 bytes (512 for the directory block and
1 each for the files).
(Note that the size reported for a volume directory includes
actual directory blocks but omits the 2 boot blocks and the
bitmap block(s). There is one bitmap block for every 4096
(Note that the size reported for a volume directory includes
actual directory blocks but omits the 2 boot blocks and the
bitmap block(s). There is one bitmap block for every 4096
blocks on the volume.)

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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ syntax: split <input pathname> [<output pathname>] [-s<number>]
ex: split infile outfile -s0 -e1023
split infile -s50 -e100 -bn
split file1 -s50 -l100 -bn -m60
'Split' splits off a section of the input file into the output file.
If the output file is not specified, output goes to the screen. The
input file is never modified. Wildcards are supported.

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@ -8,14 +8,14 @@ ex: spool ?:txt
spool -z
spool -x3
Queues files for background printing. Wildcards are allowed. You
must remain in Davex until the printing completes, and you may not
redirect output to the printer (see 'como'), since that would make a
Queues files for background printing. Wildcards are allowed. You
must remain in Davex until the printing completes, and you may not
redirect output to the printer (see 'como'), since that would make a
mess.
Use the 'config' command to set the slot 'spool' will print to.
'spool -z' Zaps the spool queue (cancels printing of all spooled
'spool -z' Zaps the spool queue (cancels printing of all spooled
files) and formfeeds the printer.
'spool' shows a numbered list of files waiting to print.
@ -23,21 +23,21 @@ Use the 'config' command to set the slot 'spool' will print to.
'spool -x' cancels one file in the queue by number.
NOTE: The text of spooled files is sent directly to the printer.
This is fine for TXT files (and SRC files, and possibly some
other filetypes). It is NOT fine for AWP files (try it if you
NOTE: The text of spooled files is sent directly to the printer.
This is fine for TXT files (and SRC files, and possibly some
other filetypes). It is NOT fine for AWP files (try it if you
want...it's sort of entertaining).
A future Davex version will probably support spooling AWP
files. For now, create a temporary file, 'pg' the AWP file
A future Davex version will probably support spooling AWP
files. For now, create a temporary file, 'pg' the AWP file
into it, and spool the temporary file. Example:
como temp;pg my.awp.file
spool temp
Spool does not work well with speech synthesizers; Davex does not have
control while the system is waiting for keyboard input. Speech
synthesizer users can use the 'wait' command to let spooled files
Spool does not work well with speech synthesizers; Davex does not have
control while the system is waiting for keyboard input. Speech
synthesizer users can use the 'wait' command to let spooled files
print.
(SPOOL stands for Simultaneous Peripheral Operation On-Line.)

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@ -11,15 +11,15 @@ ex: sysalias /disk/davex/davex.system /disk/dvx.system
sysalias /disk1/basic.system basic -s /disk1/tons.o.fun
sysalias /awgs.program/appleworks.gs awgs -s /ss/my.budget
Creates a one-block program file (name = alias_to_create) which
runs a given SYS or S16 file (name = existing_program). Wildcards are
allowed. This allows program files to appear to be in more than one
Creates a one-block program file (name = alias_to_create) which
runs a given SYS or S16 file (name = existing_program). Wildcards are
allowed. This allows program files to appear to be in more than one
place at a time without taking up much extra disk space. (S16 files
are useful only on the Apple IIgs.)
In most cases, you will want to specify a complete pathname for
<existing_program>. If you specify a partial pathname, the
one-block SYS or S16 file created may or may not be able to find the
In most cases, you will want to specify a complete pathname for
<existing_program>. If you specify a partial pathname, the
one-block SYS or S16 file created may or may not be able to find the
program it's looking for, depending on the prefix at run time.
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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ syntax: tr <input pathname> [<output pathname>] -s<search string>
ex: tr infile outfile -s^j
tr infile temp -s^m -r^m^j -fd
tr infile -s" " -r"" -m60
'Tr' looks for every occurrence of the <search string> in the input
file and replaces it with the <replace string>. The translated data
is saved to the output file. If the <output pathname> is not specified,
@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ With these options, it is possible to specify any byte from 0 to 255.
Here are some examples:
"^j^m" - "ctrl-j ctrl-m" (case for control characters is ignored)
"^j^m" - "ctrl-j ctrl-m" (case for control characters is ignored)
"~A~B~C" - "ABC" with hi-bits on.
"AbC" - "AbC" with hi-bits off.
"~^m^~m" - "ctrl-m ctrl-m" with hi-bits on.

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@ -13,16 +13,16 @@ beginning part to scroll by on the screen. This command is useful for
quickly displaying the ending of any file that is very long. Wildcards
are supported.
Options are as follows:
Options are as follows:
-l: number of lines to print. This defaults to 5 lines. You can
specify 'tail' to print any number of lines from 1 to 255 off
the end of a file. A 0 value has the same effect as not using
the option.
-w: wrap margin. Use this option to force the number of lines to
-w: wrap margin. Use this option to force the number of lines to
increment at either a specific margin or a space within 9 characters
of the margin. This option is good for files that use a carriage
of the margin. This option is good for files that use a carriage
return to specify paragraphs instead of lines. Allowed values are
0 through 255. A 0 value has the same effect as not using the
option. The default wrap margin is set to 79.

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@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ syntax: top
ex: top
'top' performs 0 or more 'up' commands until the prefix is a
'top' performs 0 or more 'up' commands until the prefix is a
volume name (or until the prefix is null).
(see also: prefix, up, over, origin)

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@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Apple IIgs only:
conp gsbuff
printers:
pset iw2 spool wait
pset iw2 spool wait
mx80 fp como/> cls/home
Use 'config' to find out what directory contains your help files.

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@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ex: touch myfile
current date and time without actually modifying the file's contents.
Wildcards are allowed.
This is intended for use with recently-created files that, for some
This is intended for use with recently-created files that, for some
reason, are not properly date- and time-stamped. (Some DOS 3.3-to-
ProDOS conversion programs, for example, stamp files with an invalid
date and time.)

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@ -7,25 +7,25 @@ ex: type this
type ?:txt -h
como that;type this -l
Types contents of a file (any type, not just TXT). Wildcards are
allowed. -h generates a header giving the date/time the file was last
modified. -f disables filtering of control characters; normally they
Types contents of a file (any type, not just TXT). Wildcards are
allowed. -h generates a header giving the date/time the file was last
modified. -f disables filtering of control characters; normally they
are filtered out.
-u and -l force alphabetic characters to display as uppercase or
-u and -l force alphabetic characters to display as uppercase or
lowercase, respectively.
-p begins a new page after the file is printed (useful when
-p begins a new page after the file is printed (useful when
redirecting to printer)
-t lets you specify a string to print in place of each TAB
character (Ctrl-I). You may want to make an alias for 'type' with
a tab string.
Note: many file types do not contain plain ASCII text. This command
knows how to interpret AWP files, but simply displays all other
files byte-for-byte. If you pg a SYS file, for example, you
will get a lot of garbage and a (probably) few readable
Note: many file types do not contain plain ASCII text. This command
knows how to interpret AWP files, but simply displays all other
files byte-for-byte. If you pg a SYS file, for example, you
will get a lot of garbage and a (probably) few readable
messages.
(see also: pg, como, strings, alias)

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@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ syntax: unlock <pathname>
ex: unlock this
unlock =:txt
Allows read, write, rename, and delete for file. Wildcards
Allows read, write, rename, and delete for file. Wildcards
are allowed.
(see also: lock, prot)

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@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ syntax: up
ex: up
Removes one segment from the end of the prefix. If the
prefix is a volume directory, 'up' makes the prefix null.
Removes one segment from the end of the prefix. If the
prefix is a volume directory, 'up' makes the prefix null.
If the prefix is already null, up has no effect.
(see also: over, prefix, origin, top)

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@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ ex: update %help /otherdisk/davex/help -f
update /work /backup
update /that/? /there/?
'update' takes two pathnames (original path first, target
path second) and updates old files, reporting on its
progress as it goes. If the pathnames are DIRECTORIES,
'update' takes two pathnames (original path first, target
path second) and updates old files, reporting on its
progress as it goes. If the pathnames are DIRECTORIES,
update descends into them and updates corresponding files.
[Note: If one of the pathnames refers to a directory, the
@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ other one should, too. A command like "update /disk1/dir1/?
messages. So use a wildcard on both pathnames or don't use
one at all.]
For files, here's what happens. If the target file does not
exist, update asks for permission to create it. If the target
file does exist, three conditions are possible. If the
For files, here's what happens. If the target file does not
exist, update asks for permission to create it. If the target
file does exist, three conditions are possible. If the
modification dates and times match exactly, you see "current"
and 'update' takes no further action on that pair of files.
If the target file is older, you see "outdated" and are asked
@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ for permission to replace the old file. If the target file is
NEWER, you get a warning message and update takes no further
action on that pair of files.
-f (force) bypasses the "Okay to replace" question, just
like for the copy command. (In fact, update USES the copy
-f (force) bypasses the "Okay to replace" question, just
like for the copy command. (In fact, update USES the copy
command.) -f also bypasses the "Okay to create new file"
questions.

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@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
viewdhr -- view a double hi-res picture (EXTERNAL) [v1.1] Written by Jeff Ding
syntax: viewdhr <pathname> [-f] [-r]
syntax: viewdhr <pathname> [-f] [-r]
ex: viewdhr /picture.disk/pic.1
viewdhr /picture.disk/pic.1 -f
@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ex: viewdhr /picture.disk/pic.1
the Davex command shell. Wildcards are accepted in the pathname.Once the
picture is displayed, any key will exit. Ctrl-C will abort wildcard
expansions. 'viewdhr' will not work on a II+ or 64k //e because they do
not have the auxiliary memory needed to display double hi-res pictures.
not have the auxiliary memory needed to display double hi-res pictures.
This program will work on a //c, //e compatible with an extended 80 column
card, and the //gs.

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@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
viewhr -- view a hi-res picture (EXTERNAL) [v1.1] Written by Jeff Ding
syntax: viewhr <pathname>
syntax: viewhr <pathname>
ex: viewhr /picture.disk/pic.1
viewhr /picture.disk/pic=

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@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ the given file. The file type is not checked so any file of any type can
be given on the command line. Up to five file names can be given on the
command line at any one time. AppleWorks word processor files are
supported. The standard delimiter between two words is a space. The
standard end of line delimiter is a carriage return.
standard end of line delimiter is a carriage return.
If more than one file is given on the command line, 'wc' version 2.0 will
print the grand total of characters, words, and lines. If wildcards are
@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ used, the grand total will be printed after every file matching the
wildcard starting with the second file. Printing of the grand total is
also subject to the -c,-w, and -l options.
Options are as follows:
Options are as follows:
-c: print character count.
-w: print word count.
@ -36,12 +36,12 @@ Options are as follows:
-e: delimiter between words. Enter the ascii value of the character
after the -e.
-m: wrap margin. Use this option to force the number of lines to
-m: wrap margin. Use this option to force the number of lines to
increment at either a specific margin or a space within 9 characters
of the margin. This option is good for files that use a carriage
of the margin. This option is good for files that use a carriage
return to specify paragraphs instead of lines. Allowed values are
0 through 255. A 0 value has the same effect as not using the
option.
Note: You can mix the -c, -w, -l options in different combinations.
The hi-bit of each character in the file is ignored.

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@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ syntax: wait
ex: wait;ej;park
'wait' simply sits there and does nothing until files
spooled with the 'spool' command are done printing. Press
'wait' simply sits there and does nothing until files
spooled with the 'spool' command are done printing. Press
any key to abort the wait and return to the command prompt.
(The example assumes that 'park' is available as a SYS or
S16 file or external Davex command; it would presumably park
(The example assumes that 'park' is available as a SYS or
S16 file or external Davex command; it would presumably park
the heads on your hard drive.)

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@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ex: what thatfile
512 bytes and prints whatever interesting information it
can about the file.
Wildcards are allowed. Output is, at minimum, the file's
Wildcards are allowed. Output is, at minimum, the file's
type and name. For many filetypes, additional information
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@ -7,17 +7,17 @@ ex: como listing;type =:txt -h
como &;cat -t
como 2;type davex.doc
For commands on the same line only, redirects output that would
For commands on the same line only, redirects output that would
normally appear on the screen. If the specified file exists,
output will be appended to it. If it does not exist, it will be
created as a TXT file.
Output can be redirected to a device by slot number, as in the
Output can be redirected to a device by slot number, as in the
third example.
'&' (or '0') represents the printer slot set by 'config'.
Even while spooled files are printing, you can redirect output
Even while spooled files are printing, you can redirect output
to a slot. (Not to the SAME slot 'spool' is printing to.)
Note: If no pathname is specified, output redirection is
@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ you can do things like
print help (same as "como &;help")
print;pg foo (same as "como &;;pg foo"
print;pg foo (same as "como &;;pg foo"
[extra ";" doesn't matter])
(see also: exec, config)