Short:        Graphical archive manager
Author:       jPV^RNO
Uploader:     jpv morphos-user com (jPV^RNO)
Type:         util/arc
Version:      1.1
Architecture: ppc-amigaos

ABOUT
-----

 RNOArchive is a graphical archive manager, that can extract, modify and create
 archives. Extraction is handled by the XAD system and the program has built-in
 support for writing ZIP archives. Writing to other formats relies on separate
 Shell commands, and their availability and compatibility in the used system.


FEATURES
--------

 - Reads and extracts all archiving formats supported by the XAD system
 - Write/modify support for ZIP and LhA archives
 - Batch extraction for multiple archives
 - Automatic sub-directory creation for batch extracted archives
 - Archive browsing and file viewing
 - Filetype editor for configuring file viewers
 - Intelligent drag & drop support
 - Recursive adding of files/directories
 - Create new directories inside archives
 - Delete files and directories
 - Handles UTF-8 filenames in archives
 - Extensive file selection options


INSTALLATION
------------

 Just copy the program anywhere you want.


USAGE NOTES
-----------

 - Dragging & dropping an archive file onto the Single Archive tab opens it as
   a new archive.
 - Dragging & dropping several files onto the Single Archive tab writes the
   files immediately into the archive. It doesn't matter if files are archive
   files. Directories can be added in this way too.
 - Single or multiple files can be dropped onto the Batch Extract tab, as only
   readable archive files are added to the list.
 - If nothing is selected in the Single or Batch lists and the Extract button
   is clicked, all files will be extracted.
 - Double-clicked files are viewed according to the program's filetype settings
   in the Single Archive tab. Double-clicking in the Batch Extract tab extracts
   the archive.
 - The "Create new dir(s)" option in the Batch Extract tab extracts the
   archives into new sub-directories. For example, contents of "test.lha" would
   be extracted into a new "test.lha_ext/" directory.


SETTINGS
--------

 Program settings can be found in the program's pull-down menu and they will be
 saved to the ENVARC:Hollywood/com.wmhost.jpv.rnoarchive file.


COMMAND LINE OPTIONS AND ICON TOOLTYPES
---------------------------------------

 RNOArchive uses non-standard command line arguments. Arguments must be given
 in the form of (note the "-" prefix): -argument parameter

 Format:
  RNOArchive [file] [arguments]

 Arguments:
  -single . . . . - Opens the file as a single archive (default).
  -batch  . . . . - Adds the file to the batch extract list.
  -batchlist  . . - Adds files from a text file to the batch extract list.
  -new  . . . . . - Opens file(s) in a new instance of the program.
  -forcearos  . . - Assumes that the "unix version" of the LhA command is
                    available and disables error checking with LhA operations.
                    This is only useful on AROS. Use only at your own risk!
  -dest <dir> . . - Sets the default destination directory
  -source <dir> . - Sets the default source directory

 Examples:
  RNOArchive ram:test.lha -batch -new -dest=Work:
  RNOArchive batchlist.txt -batchlist

 The same arguments can be used as icon tooltypes, by omitting the "-" prefix.

 Examples:
  DEST=RAM:
  SOURCE=Work:Downloads


AREXX
-----

 Program's ARexx port is RNOARCHIVE.n (where n is 1, 2, 3, etc.) and supported
 commands are:

 SINGLE . . . . . - Opens the file as a single archive (default)
 BATCH  . . . . . - Adds the file to the batch extract list
 BATCHLIST  . . . - Adds files from a text file to the batch extract list

 Examples:
 RX "ADDRESS RNOARCHIVE.1;'SINGLE Work:test.lha'"
 RX "ADDRESS RNOARCHIVE.1;'BATCHLIST RAM:list.txt'"


HISTORY
-------

 Version 1.1:
 - Fixed an issue with directory extraction, which could lead to extraction of
   unselected files
 - The progress bar is updated when unarchiving single dirs or full archives
 - Added a work-around for adding whole directories without selecting anything
 - Fixed an ARexx port issue
 - Other minor fixes


WEB
---

 - Please visit http://jpv.wmhost.com/jpv_software/ for screenshots, support,
   donations, and other software.
 - This program is made with Hollywood: http://www.hollywood-mal.com/


THANKS TO
---------

 - Salvatore Abbate for his idea and support
 - Neil Pearson for testing and proof-reading
 - Densho/RNO for the logo


DISCLAIMER
----------

 This software is made available to you as Freeware and you may use this
 software in whatever way you wish, but the author accepts no liability for
 any damage caused to your system, other connected peripherals, or data files
 in any way by using this software.

 Please consider the time and effort I put in to create this utility for your
 use and enjoyment. If you feel it is useful to you, please consider sending a
 donation that represents the benefit you gain from using it to me at the
 address found in this ReadMe.txt file (Uploader) or click the Donate button at
 http://jpv.wmhost.com/jpv_software