Chapter 4 51
Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files
File Menu Functions
Figure 4-1. Catalog Menu
1. The entry fields show the parameters for the files viewed. Entry fields that are being modified or are
modifiable are indicated by highlighting (inverse video). Each file menu function has its own unique
set of entry fields pertaining to that function. Below are the fields listed under the catalog key:
a. Name: field states the filename.
b. Show Type: field displays the type of files viewed.
c. Path: field displays the drive and directory location of the files.
2. The directory information box displays the drives, directories, and/or files currently described in the
entry fields. Highlighting a row of information selects that location and updates the entry fields.
There are four column headings in this area of the display. They are described as follows:
a. Name: column states the drive ([-A-] or [-C-]) if at the top level on the drive, directory name,
or filename.
b. Type: column displays the extension of the filename, for example,
.SET, .STA, .TRC. Directories are displayed as DIR and drives have nothing listed under
Type:. They are only designated by the Name: column ([-A-] or [-C-]).
c. Size: column displays the size of the file in bytes.
d. Modified: column displays the date and time the last change occurred.
3. The softkey menu has four options:
a.
Type: allows you to choose the type of file you wish to view. (You may view all types by using