Ranger Computers RANGERDISK2 User Manual - page 12
RangerDisk 2 User Guide
4.4.13. Erase Disk Directory
Code <>ED
Allows removal of a disk directory. The disk directory must be
empty before removal is actioned.
4.4.14. Change Disk "ESC"
This function must be carried out each time the disk in the
RANGERDISK 2 drive is changed. It results in the disk directory
being read into the Z88 by DISKFILER 2 and displayed in the disk
directory screen area. This function is performed automatically
after completion of most DISKFILER 2 commands.
4.4.15. Format Disk
Code
<>FM
Formats the disk in the RANGERDISK 2 drive to a format
compatible with MS-DOS 3.3. WARNING Use of this command
erases all data on the disk in the drive.
Format asks: "Do you wish to continue ?". Type "Y' (yes) to continue
with the format: otherwise select 'No' simply by pressing Enter to
return to DISKFILER 2.
4.4.16 Options Code
<>O
This command allows you to select the format density for
RANGERDISK 2 and also file conversion options.
Format density is either 1.44M (HD Disk) or 720k (DD Disk) - move
the bar cursor with the cursor keys to highlight the format density
required. Please note that RANGERDISK 2 will not format a DD
disk to 1.44M.
The conversion options allow the file format to be modified on
saving to allow easy importation of the file into either WordPerfect,
WordStar, or any word processor expecting plain ASCII text. Please
note that the file is only modified to the degree that the linefeeds
and carriage returns are correct for each package - no attempt is
made to convert highlights such as underlining or bold text etc.
In order to use the conversion options, you should prepare your file
on the Z88 using column A only, save the file as Plain Text in the
Z88 Filer, and then
save
the file to RANGERDISK 2 using the
relevent conversion option. Please note that conversion
only
works
when saving, le. It is a one way process.
As with the format option, if you require conversion you should
select it by highlighting the required option with the bar cursor.
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