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| − | + | | name = FastCopy Pro | |
| + | | logo = | ||
| + | | screenshot = [[Image:FastcopyPro.png|center|thumb|320px|Fastcopy screenshot]] | ||
| + | | caption = | ||
| + | | author = Martin Backschat | ||
| + | | developer = Martin Backschat | ||
| + | | released = | ||
| + | | latest release version = | ||
| + | | latest release date = | ||
| + | | latest preview version = | ||
| + | | latest preview date = | ||
| + | | operating system = TOS | ||
| + | | platform = Atari ST/STE | ||
| + | | language = | ||
| + | | status = Unmaintained | ||
| + | | genre = Copier | ||
| + | | license = Shareware | ||
| + | | website = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | == Installation == | |
| + | FastCopy runs as a program and as an accessory. To start it from the Desktop, call it >>FCOPY_3.PRG<<. To make TOS recognize it as an accessory call it >>FCOPY_3.ACC<< and put it on the boot-disk (A: for drives and C: for harddisks). | ||
| + | == How to use == | ||
| + | You find a brief Survey of all functions FastCopy offers you in main menu under >>Help<<. But to exhaust the variety of all functions you need the manual. For 50 Deutsch-Mark (30 US $ respectively) I'll send you an printed english manual and the latest version of FastCopy on disk. In addition to that you'll be registered in the update-list, that means you'll always get a new version immediately. The disk also contains a demonstration program. To load it, click on the file >>fcpydemo.prg<< (runs in any resolution; I recommend low-res!). After a moment the outstanding title picture appears on screen and again after a short time an outstanding digital sound will come out of your monitor (extracts of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana). To quit the demo make a reset. | ||
| + | == How to copy == | ||
| + | A) FastCopy is Freeware. That means everbody is allowed to copy and use it for free. PD-/Freeware-mailing services should consider of acting fair against me and of making a special donation to the hard working author. | ||
| + | B) You are only allowed to copy FastCopy as a package. This package has to contain the following files: | ||
| − | + | * FCOPY_3.PRG - The copy program itself | |
| − | + | and/or | |
| + | * FCOPY_3.ACC | ||
| + | * FCOPY_3.DOC - Text in German (Wordplus) | ||
| + | * FCOPY_3.TXT - Text in German (ASCII) | ||
| + | * FCOPY_3.EDC - Text in English (Wordplus) | ||
| + | * FCOPY_3.ETX - Text in English (ASCII) | ||
| − | + | == Please notice == | |
| + | When using the function "New Conf." and converting a bigger format into a smaller one while needing two or more reading-acts (Insert...) you really have to use two diskettes as source and destination. This happens for example if you want to convert a 890 KByte-Disk into a 720 KByte one and only have less than 890 KByte free. But when using the function properly, that means converting a smaller format (e.g. 9 sectors per track) into a bigger one (e.g. 11 sectors per track), this problem doesn't appear. | ||
| − | + | == What to do in case of... == | |
| − | + | For all not having read the manual, here some useful hints: | |
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| + | ** Some drives, especially older 5¬-inch ones, may have problems with the Fast-Format. In this case I recommend to switch to the saver regular format mode "Format Dest." by <q>. The same problem may appear if you are using processor speeders like Hyper-Cache a.s.o. In this case use the regular format mode, too. | ||
| + | * '''...copying a strange disk format (e.g. Spectre-128, Minix)?''' | ||
| + | ** In case of formats uncompatible to TOS (and MS-DOS) always switch off the automatic configurations recognition ("Read Disk Conf.") by <r>. Read the manual of the emulator (e.g. Spectre, Minix) and install the format they use in the field titled "Set Disk Configuration". | ||
| + | * '''...copying only the used sectors (Get Sectors: used) doesn't work?''' | ||
| + | ** This problem can result from several reasons: | ||
| + | *** A. The Disk has a strange format, in this case have a look on the hint above... | ||
| + | *** B. The FAT of the disk is damaged, the table containing the information which sectors are free, used or damaged is unreadable. In this case switch off to the "Get Sector: all"-mode by <g>. In this mode FastCopy ignores the FAT. | ||
| + | * '''...the step rate is always set to 3 ms?''' | ||
| + | **The step rate is installed with help of TOS. FastCopy only supports the official versions 1.0, 1.2 (Blitter-TOS), 1.4, 1.6 (STE) and later. Different (inofficial) versions may cause problems. In this case you can't set up the step rate. Solution: Boot an official TOS. | ||
| − | + | == Origins of documentation == | |
| − | + | This document was originally written by Martin Backschat in 1990 and was bundled with the Fastcopy 3 application but has since been reworked. | |
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| − | + | Back to [[Copiers]] | |
| − | + | [[Category:Copy software]] | |
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Latest revision as of 00:52, 4 June 2018
| FastCopy Pro | |
| {{#if:| | |
| Author: | Martin Backschat |
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| Developer: | Martin Backschat |
| Initial release: | |
| Latest release: | {{#if:| / }} |
| Preview release: | / |
| OS: | TOS |
| Platform: | Atari ST/STE |
| Available language(s): | |
| Status: | Unmaintained |
| Use: | Copier
{{#if:Shareware| |
| License: | Shareware |
| Licence: | {{{licence}}} |
| Website: | |
Contents
Installation
FastCopy runs as a program and as an accessory. To start it from the Desktop, call it >>FCOPY_3.PRG<<. To make TOS recognize it as an accessory call it >>FCOPY_3.ACC<< and put it on the boot-disk (A: for drives and C: for harddisks).
How to use
You find a brief Survey of all functions FastCopy offers you in main menu under >>Help<<. But to exhaust the variety of all functions you need the manual. For 50 Deutsch-Mark (30 US $ respectively) I'll send you an printed english manual and the latest version of FastCopy on disk. In addition to that you'll be registered in the update-list, that means you'll always get a new version immediately. The disk also contains a demonstration program. To load it, click on the file >>fcpydemo.prg<< (runs in any resolution; I recommend low-res!). After a moment the outstanding title picture appears on screen and again after a short time an outstanding digital sound will come out of your monitor (extracts of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana). To quit the demo make a reset.
How to copy
A) FastCopy is Freeware. That means everbody is allowed to copy and use it for free. PD-/Freeware-mailing services should consider of acting fair against me and of making a special donation to the hard working author. B) You are only allowed to copy FastCopy as a package. This package has to contain the following files:
- FCOPY_3.PRG - The copy program itself
and/or
- FCOPY_3.ACC
- FCOPY_3.DOC - Text in German (Wordplus)
- FCOPY_3.TXT - Text in German (ASCII)
- FCOPY_3.EDC - Text in English (Wordplus)
- FCOPY_3.ETX - Text in English (ASCII)
Please notice
When using the function "New Conf." and converting a bigger format into a smaller one while needing two or more reading-acts (Insert...) you really have to use two diskettes as source and destination. This happens for example if you want to convert a 890 KByte-Disk into a 720 KByte one and only have less than 890 KByte free. But when using the function properly, that means converting a smaller format (e.g. 9 sectors per track) into a bigger one (e.g. 11 sectors per track), this problem doesn't appear.
What to do in case of...
For all not having read the manual, here some useful hints:
What to do in case of...
- ...the format function doesn't work, too many damaged tracks?
- Some drives, especially older 5¬-inch ones, may have problems with the Fast-Format. In this case I recommend to switch to the saver regular format mode "Format Dest." by
. The same problem may appear if you are using processor speeders like Hyper-Cache a.s.o. In this case use the regular format mode, too.
- Some drives, especially older 5¬-inch ones, may have problems with the Fast-Format. In this case I recommend to switch to the saver regular format mode "Format Dest." by
- ...copying a strange disk format (e.g. Spectre-128, Minix)?
- In case of formats uncompatible to TOS (and MS-DOS) always switch off the automatic configurations recognition ("Read Disk Conf.") by <r>. Read the manual of the emulator (e.g. Spectre, Minix) and install the format they use in the field titled "Set Disk Configuration".
- ...copying only the used sectors (Get Sectors: used) doesn't work?
- This problem can result from several reasons:
- A. The Disk has a strange format, in this case have a look on the hint above...
- B. The FAT of the disk is damaged, the table containing the information which sectors are free, used or damaged is unreadable. In this case switch off to the "Get Sector: all"-mode by <g>. In this mode FastCopy ignores the FAT.
- This problem can result from several reasons:
- ...the step rate is always set to 3 ms?
- The step rate is installed with help of TOS. FastCopy only supports the official versions 1.0, 1.2 (Blitter-TOS), 1.4, 1.6 (STE) and later. Different (inofficial) versions may cause problems. In this case you can't set up the step rate. Solution: Boot an official TOS.
Origins of documentation
This document was originally written by Martin Backschat in 1990 and was bundled with the Fastcopy 3 application but has since been reworked.
Back to Copiers
