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The dat Subdirectory
The dat subdirectory is visible from the Filer. In the Filer, press Fs) (HEAR),
c:~_dat, move to the —dat subdirectory. You will see a collection of
« ENVY files for each of the built-in applications, copies of some of the settings and
configuration files from the _SY& subdirectory (which may have been subse-
quently modified), and maybe a few other files that you've created. You can modify
the dat. directory to a degree: you can add and delete files and even change the
directory name (although you really don’t want to do that—each of the built-in
applications expects to find its current setup information in the dat. subdirectory).
Sorting and Organizing Files
The Filer’s primary use, of course, is to help you keep track of files. In your work
with your Palmtop, you will create a lot of documents—particularly with the
Editor and 1-2-3. You'll probably have a couple of phone books, at least one
appointment book, a collection of Solver equations, and a few DOS-based applica-
tions. You may also have some additional System Manager-compatible applica-
tions “attached” to keys on the keyboard.
Generally, you want to put any Phone Books and Appointment Books you create
into the —dat file (memory permitting, of course). This gives you quick access to
them. Then organize your other documents by creating subdirectories and then
moving files into the appropriate spots.
Creating a Subdirectory
1. Display the directory in which you want to place the new subdirectory, using
the arrow keys to select it and the key to display it.
2. Press (MENU), (D)irectory, (Clreate.
3. Press (») several times until you've moved to the end of the pathname.
4. Type the name of the subdirectory—making sure that you begin it with a
backslash (*)—and press [ENTER].
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