09.4.1992 HD & MEM-FREE CPX-Modul (C) GHOSTBYTE 1992 ----------------------------- (please see the end of this document for English-specific information!) The module indicates the available storage space on all partitions from C to Z. It also shows the usage of memory. The available storage space on the disks is shown in one bar graph. By clicking on one of the bars, a precise number is shown. HD_Free runs only with a hard disk, ramdisk or something similar. The CPX module has been fully tested. However, I assume no liability for any damages which may result from its use. I myself use this module often. Bug reports and suggestions for improvements are always welcome! For information on contacting me, see below. HD_Free can only be run from Atari's Extensible Control Panel. This module uses its own routine to calculate available space on that hard disk. If the calculation of available space takes a long time, the disk is REALLY full! This should have already occurred to you. :-) ***************************************************************************** Version 1.0 until 1.05 17.2.1992 - 20.2.1992 ----------- - First step in programming CPX modules. - The Rsc changed at least 20 times (haha.. ) - The original calculation routine is much too slow in new TOS, and only calculates the logical usage of that platter, therefore a new one is needed here! - First version with the new routine in 'C'. Washout - Test for different disks and large partitions On one Megafile 30 with AHDI 5.0 (OK) On one Lacom 82 Lacom-Driver (OK) Version 1.06 17.3.1992 ------------ - The calculation routine for the storage space remaining on one partition is now written in assembler. The calculation thereby naturally becomes much faster. - Still have no TT :-( for inclusion in the main memory report. Perhaps someone can help me there, yes? - Some small visual changes, the report is extended to where partitions up to P. Version 1.10 23.3.1992 ------------ - One visual very full impression fixed: there was too little save for reading the complete FAT table (see Profi-Book or something...) - The table is saved in the monitor, real impressive. :-) fixed! Enough saved is not pulled from the GEMDOS function, Dfree. - All indicated remaining bars can now be clicked on, and the precise usage can be read. (A proposal of one of the users ) Some info about the inquiry of the TT memory is received. That inclusion follows in a later version. Version 1.2 09.4.1992 ------------ - Bombing on a removable drive without media is fixed. - In this version the inquiry of TT memory is included. The TT memory appears on a bar below the ST memory. - A few small beautification operations ***************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************** HD-Free is Public-Domain, and is allowed and desired to be widely copied. It is taken for granted that all file are unchanged and given away for free. Included: HD_Free.CPX the CPX-Module HD_Free.TXT this Text The newest version can be gotten by sending one blank disk and return postage to me. I can be contacted as FORDY on BLACK_MOON (08152/5139) or other mail boxes in Munich. (At least the p*st can reach me) Commercial use of this program is allowed only with written consent of the author! Donations are naturally not refused but thankfully accepted. Bank connection: Michael Fordermair HYPO-BANK Starnberg BLZ 700 200 01 Kto: 6320233435 Address: Michael Fordermair Buchendorfer Str. 27 8035 Gauting English translation of the documentation by Stephen Foskett internet: lancer@wpi.wpi.edu Please note that the translation of this program into english was done with a sector editor and was done without the author's permission. Therefore, though it has been thoroughly tested, performance cannot be guaranteed. A re-compilation would be VERY preferable. If anyone can get in contact with Michael, please ask him to get ahold of me! Files included in the English version: HD_FREE.CPX - German CPX module HD_FREE.GER - German documentation HDFREE_E.CPX - English CPX module HD_FREE.ENG - English documentation This is the second of the Best Of Atari ST (BOAST) German shareware series translated by Stephen Foskett. Look for translations of HSMODA02, Wincolor, UPoint, and others!