FV.DOC

FV - Verbose Archive Directory Lister				   Version 2.00
-------------------------------------				   Jan 11, 2000



Purpose:  To display the names and attributes of files contained within archive
	  files with extensions of ARC, ARJ, ZIP, PAK, DWC, LZH, ZOO, LBR,  and
	  most self-extracting COM and EXE files created by archive utilities.



Format:   FV  [d:][path]filespec[.ext] [filespecs ... filespecs]
				       [/p] [/b] [/w] [/r] [/c] [/x]
				       [>outfile]



Notes:	  If no operands are entered, a display of the program's command format
	  is displayed.

	  The drive and path are optional. The filespec may contain the
	  wildcard characters * and ?.	All archive files matching the file
	  specification are processed.

	  If the filespec extension is omitted, all known archive extensions
	  are checked.

	  The 'filespecs' operand limits the display to filenames within the
	  archives which match this file specification. There may be up to
	  eight 'filespecs'.

	  Use the /p parameter to pause the display when the screen fills.

	  Use the /b parameter to suppress the d:\path information in the
	  display.

	  Use the /w parameter to display member names only in a 5-up display.

	  Use the /c parameter to display archive and file comments for ZIP
	  files.

	  The /r redate option changes the archive file date to be the latest
	  date of the files within the archive.

	  The /x option converts a self-extracting (.EXE) file to a new archive
	  file with the proper extension and format in the current directory.

	  Self-extracting files for the ARJ format is not supported.

	  The date format for LU .LBR files varies.  The format used by FV
	  adheres to the LU86 standard.





	(c) Copyright by Vernon D. Buerg  1989-93. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

FV - Verbose Archive Directory Lister				   Version 2.00
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Examples:

	o  Display the directory of the TEST.ARC file, in the current
	   directory:

		FV TEST


	o  Display the directories of all archive files, but redirect
	   the information to the file FV.DIR:

		FV * >FV.DIR


	o  Print the directory of the file NUBIES.LZH in directory RTEST
	   of drive A:

		FV A:\RTEST\NUBIES.LZH >LPT1:


	o  Display the entries of all .ZIP archive files which have the
	   extension .DOC:

		FV *.ZIP *.DOC


	o  Change the date of all archive files to be that of the latest
	   file within the archive:

		FV * /R

FV - Verbose Archive Directory Lister				   Version 2.00
-------------------------------------				   Jan 11, 2000

				Version history
				---------------

	1.00 - 4/21/89	initial program
	1.08 - 4/28/89	initial release
	1.09 - 5/06/89	add LHARC 1.12b sfx checks
	1.10 - 5/09/89	correct crc display for LZH
			add ZOO format
	1.11 - 5/13/89	correct display of ZIP crc
	1.12 - 5/23/89	add LHARC 1.13l sfx checks
			add 'who made it' note
	1.13 - 5/25/89	add ARC 6 subdir checking
			add /W wide display option
	1.14 - 7/22/89	add ZIP 1.0 imploding method
	1.15 - 7/24/89	corrects premature eof problem with short LZH filenames
	1.16 - 8/01/89	add PAK 2.0 Distilling; add seconds to time display
	1.17 - 8/16/89	correct time value, correct some sfx checks
	1.19 - 8/24/89	add ZIP 1.01 sfx
	1.20 - 8/26/89	add /R redate option
	1.21 - 8/30/89	correct for long (path) names in ZIP, etc
	1.22 - 9/09/89	add LBR library processing
			if archive type does not match the extension, check
			other formats
	1.23 - 10/04/89 correct inputting prompting for files not opened
	1.24 - 11/16/89 add /X option to convert self-extracting archives
	1.25 - 11/17/89 corrections for converting ZIP sfx
	1.26 - 11/23/89 correct LZH displays with long filenames
	1.27 - 03/22/90 add PKZIP 1.10 sfx format
	1.28 - 03/25/90 correct detection of some self extracting EXE files
	1.29 - 06/09/90 add /C option to display ZIP file comments
	       06/29/90 changed lf-lf output to cr-lf-cr-lf; removed nulls
	1.30 - 07/16/90 correct wide listing /W option
	1.31 - 07/18/90 change processing of ZIP extra comments field
			add 'filespecs' file selection criteria
	1.32 - 8/30/90 improve wide display of long file names
	1.33 - 9/03/90 display path names separately from file names
	1.34 - 2/06/91 add PAK 2.5 sfx and LHA 2.05 sfx formats
	1.35 - 3/12/91 add more LHA sfx formats
	1.36 - 4/12/91 add ARC v7 information records
	1.37 - 5/07/91 add support for ARJ archive files
	1.38 - 8/26/91 add checking of dates before changing them for /r option
	     - 8/26/91 allow numbers over 8 digits
	1.39 - 10/27/91 add PKZIP v1.93a SFX
	1.40 -	3/10/92 add licensed version
	1.41 - 10/09/92 add ARJ sfx
	1.42 - 10/09/92 add /C comment option to ARJ
	1.43 -	2/14/93 add madeby and sfx for ZIP 2.04g
	1.44 -	3/07/93 correct loop with ARC-like files
	1.45 -	6/23/93 add more sfx formats
	2.00 -	1/11/00 correct year display for y2k

FV - Verbose Archive Directory Lister				   Version 2.00
-------------------------------------				   Jan 11, 2000


	FV requires DOS version 2.0 or later.

	FV was written using the SLR Systems OPTASM assembler. The source, if
	supplied, may not compile using other assemblers. If you make changes
	to the source, please do not distribute the source or modified files
	without express written permission from me.

	FV is  supplied  for  personal,  private  use. Feel free to distribute
	FV given these restrictions:

	  o  the program  shall be supplied in its original,  unmodified
	     form, which includes this documentation;

	  o  no fee is charged;

	  o  "commercial" use without a license is prohibited;

	  o  the program may not be included -	or bundled - with  other
	     goods or services.  Exceptions may be granted upon  written
	     request only.  This also applies to clubs and distributors.

	If you find FV useful, your gift in any amount would be appreciated.
	Please direct your inquiries, complaints, suggestions, etc., to:

	      Vernon D. Buerg
	      139 White Oak Circle
	      Petaluma, CA  94952

	Data: (707) 778-8944, 24 hr BBS; 300-38400 VOR/Bit Boutique
	FAX:  (707) 778-8728
	Compuserve:  74375,500
	Internet: vern@buerg.com