NewZAP: Program and Documentation (c) 1986 Proprietary Products WHAT IS NEWZAP? =============== NewZAP is a multi-purpose file sector editing utility. If you've ever had the need to alter just a few bytes within a file, examine its binary and ASCII representations, or search for key sequences of digits or characters, NewZAP will make your hacking life a little bit easier. It does what text editors were not meant to do; precise position-oriented object modifications. NewZAP will run from CLI or Workbench under 1.1 or 1.2 KickStart with or without FAST RAM. ORIGINS & CREDITS ================= NewZAP is a third-generation ZAP utility in the sense that it descended from Apparat's Z-80 based SuperZap to FileZAP (Fred Fish disk # 10) to the current. NewZAP was compiled under 16-bit Aztec "C", with graphics, fontwork and debugging assisted by with Deluxe Paint, FontEdit, and MetaScope, respectively. Thanx to Scott Saunders for the competitive edge, Mike Lehman for the much-needed documentation, and to R.J. Mical for "A Final Note on Style". Beverages provided by the Coca-Cola Company and Molson Breweries of Canada, Ltd. USAGE ===== The calling sequence from CLI is NewZAP [filename], where filename is the optional initial file to edit. From Workbench, just click on the gadget. The rest of the program is... well, self-explanatory! The current file can be changed at any time by editing the filename string gadget, writing out any changes to the previous file before switching. Simply click on the HEX or ASCii windows to reflect the current editing mode. The cursor can be moved by rolling the mouse with the left button down, or by using the arrow keys. Note that each window wraps to the next; i.e., you can click on the HEX window, move the cursor over the the ASCii side, and edit the ASCii position while still in HEX mode. As in FileZAP, you cannot edit past the EOF byte in the last record. Unlike FileZAP, NewZAP displays and edits full 512-byte sectors via a 106 character wide internal font. Most commands are duplicated with matching command sequences; an exception being the HELP key, which brings up the "About..." menuitem. Input/disk errors are flagged with a non-abusive audible "beep". The Search menu is unique to NewZAP. Use it to check for strings or HEX digits, forward or backward, with or without caps matching. Tired of batch files that grind your disk drive? Use NewZAP's Search, Edit and Save functions to modify both instances of ":T" to "T:" in C:EXECUTE. Execute will henceforth store its preprocessed batch files anywhere you want provided you have ASSIGNed T: to someplace! I recommend ASSIGNing T: to RAM: in your Startup-Sequence for ultra-fast EXECUTEs. CAVEATS ======= Some folk have requested the ability to extend files. Well, the original didn't support it so neither does NewZAP. I've rarely had a need for this, but perhaps future versions will support it if the demand is great. NewZAP expects an 80-column environment for its titles and gadgets. If you haven't set Preferences yet, do so! NewZAP is a two-edged sword, and can DESTROY object files with careless editing. My advice : work on backup copies. Lastly, NewZAP is shareware, a concept where authors can release high- quality software at low cost and risk to users. If you like it, contribute something to the kitty. If you don't, pass it on. A $15 donation will put you on the upgrade list, so you can receive the next major revision on disk via U.S. Postal service. ENCOURAGE USER-SUPPORTED SOFTWARE! The author can be reached at : Proprietary Products c/o John Hodgson P.O. Box 1643 Pebble Beach, Ca. 93953-1643