Copy Command - Texas Instruments TravelMate 5000 Series User Reference Manual

Character Key Commands
arch (Archive)
Attribute
rdonly
(Read Only)
Attribute
sys (System)
Attribute
hide
(Hide File)
Attribute

Copy Command

The Copy command enables you to copy the highlighted
file, tagged files (see "Multiple File Operations" later in this
chapter), or an entire directory to another directory or to
the floppy drive.
To copy a file or directory, highlight the file or directory
name you want to copy, and press C.
bottom of the screen
Path: [
Type the pathname where you want the directory/file
copied to, and press Enter.
5-16 Laptop File Manager
Setting a file's Archive attribute affects how
and some applications create a back-up file when you
make changes to the file.
Setting a file or directory to Read-Only protects the
file from any changes or editing. The file cannot be
written to or deleted from the storage device (hard
disk or floppy).
The System attribute is used for system files (
required to start and run your computer. Usually only
a user familiar with programming should modify this
attribute. System files are hidden in
( command) listings, but
DIR
files.
The Hide attribute "hides" the file from the
and
PRINT
read, or printed. However,
print "hidden" files.
If you do not type a new drive letter or directory name,
copies the file or directory to the current drive or
LFM
directory.
If you do not type a new filename,
existing filename.
commands so that the file is not displayed,
LFM
]
MS-DOS
directory
MS-DOS
does display system
LFM
MS-DOS DIR
does display, read, and
prompts at the
LFM
uses the
LFM
)
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