------------------------------------------------------------------ K2x00 CD-ROM Image Maker V1.4 for Win32s & Win95 ------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT: This version now requires Win32s 1.30 or later to run under Windows 3.1x ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0. What's new in version 1.4? ------------------------------------------------------------------ See the release notes below. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. What this program does? ------------------------------------------------------------------ For all the happy owners of a CD recorder, this program allows you to create K2x00 CD-ROM image files. It does not write directly to the CD-recorder but generates a K2000 compatible raw binary file on your hard disk (This file could be written later on CD-ROM with the help of the program supplied with your CD-recorder). This Drag-&-Drop application runs under Windows 3.1x and Win95, and works in conjunction with the File Manager. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Installation procedure ------------------------------------------------------------------ For Windows 3.1x users: ----------------------- - Simply unzip the compressed file in a directory of your choice. Associate an icon with the file KCDMAKER.EXE in the Program Manager and name it "K2x00 CD-ROM Image Maker". Then check the following: - To run under Windows 3.1x, this program requires Win32s version 1.30 or later to be installed. To check if Win32s is already installed on your system, simply verify the existence of the \\WIN32S directory (where and are where the Windows and System directories are, respectively). You can determine which version of Win32s you have in one of two ways: - check the WIN32S.INI file in your Windows system directory. - if you are running Windows for Workgroups, select the WIN32S16.DLL file from the Windows system directory in File Manager. Then from the File menu, choose Properties. The Version line contains the major version and the build number. The latest version of Win32s is freely available from Microsoft (and many other sites) at the following URL address: http://www.microsoft.com/kb/softlib/mslfiles/pw1118.exe or contact Microsoft if this location has been changed. - This program also requires the CTL3D32.DLL file to be present in the Windows system directory. This library is available at the "K2x00 CD-ROM Image Maker" home page: http://www.crpcu.lu/~perbal/k2x00.html IMPORTANT: before copying it to the Windows system directory, make sure a more recent version is not already installed (by choosing Properties from the File Menu in File Manager). If this is the case, do NOT copy the CTL3D32.DLL file. For Win95 users: ---------------- - Simply unzip the compressed file in a directory of your choice, and create a KCDMAKER.EXE shortcut in the Start menu, and voila... ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. How does it works? ------------------------------------------------------------------ From the File Manager, select files you want to include on the CD-ROM and drop them on the application's main window. A dialog box appears asking you for a destination directory (A default destination is proposed). Then click OK to continue. Repeat this Drag-&-Drop operation until all the desired files are copied. Be aware of the fact that files in dropped directories are NOT recursively included. The File Manager can be launched automatically by clicking on the corresponding icon. Under Win95, don't use the Explorer for Drag-&-Drop operations. The Explorer uses long filenames which are not supported by the K2x00's operating system. The main application window displays all the copied files in a list. Each line shows the destination file (as it will appear on the CD-ROM) on the left column, and the actual filename on the right. By double-clicking on one line, you can modify both the destination and the source filenames including the directory paths. The destination path must not include a drive letter. You can also click on the Insert icon to add a new file. In the dialog box, type in the filenames or click the Browse button, and click OK when finished. To delete a line, click on the Delete icon or simply press DEL. When you're happy with the file organization, start generating the binary image by clicking on the appropriate icon. After a while, some statistics are displayed, including the image file size. Check it doesn't exceed 650 MB (681,574,400 bytes). Aside from that, the program will verify a corresponding chunk of free disk space is available and eventually warn you before proceeding. The program asks you for a filename (.TRK is the default extension) and the image creation then begins. Be aware it could take up to 30 minutes for a full 650 MB file (on a 486 DX2 66MHz). ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Writing to a recordable CD ------------------------------------------------------------------ To write the created image file to your CD-recorder you need a CDR mastering program. Such a program is always supplied with your CD-recorder, but more advanced ones are sold separately (for example: "Easy-CD Pro / MM" from IncatSystems). You need to write the file as a raw binary file, choose Mode 1 for data organization on the CD and close the session as a CD-ROM. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Software support (updated) ------------------------------------------------------------------ The latest version of this program is available on the Internet at the following URL: http://www.perbal.net/home/kcdmaker.php For bug report and suggestions, you can contact me at the following address: kcdmaker(at)perbal.net ------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. Release Notes & History ------------------------------------------------------------------ Version 1.2 (5/18/96) First public release (compiled with BC++ 4.5) Version 1.3 (5/27/96) Bug Fixes: - Win95: scrambled screen when using a Win95 3D-cursor has been fixed. Enhancements: - Smaller executable (compiled with BC++ 5.0) - Version 1.30 of Win32s is now required under Win3.1x - When passing over Toolbar buttons, Tooltips are now displayed instead of status bar messages. - Under Win95, common dialog box style is now used. Version 1.4 (6/6/96) Bug Fixes: - The scroll bar bad behaviour when manually inserting new files has been fixed. - When browsing files, the default "File name" value now coincides better with the "List files of type" list choice. Enhancements: - In the file browse dialog, the file format has been restored to the original 8.3 format (as it was in version 1.2). - Some aesthetic enhancements here and there. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 7. Copyright & Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copyright (c) Bernard Perbal, 1996. All rights reserved. This program ("K2x00 CD-ROM Image Maker") is freeware. You may pass it along to others as long as it is not modified in any way or sold for personal gain. No part of this material may be reproduced or distributed by any means other than in the original form. The author ("Bernard Perbal") makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including any warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will the author be liable for any incidental or consequential damages (especially inability to use recorded CDs due to misconception in the generated raw file) arising from the use of, or inability to use, this program.