Re: SHK -> DSK on a PC - problems with DSK_CAT, etc

[Mike <moose@rocknet.net.au>]

phoenyx wrote:

> To explain Apple Oasis a little better. When you open the disk
> manager program you are presented with a window similiar to
> the explorer.

Done that.

> Sort of. Any way select the disk on the left side
> and open it.

Done that.

> You will see any files and/or subdirectories (if P8)
> on the right side. Hilight the file(s) you want to move then
> select the cut icon from the toolbar. They have tooltips too.
> Now select the directory to place the files and click the copy,

Ahhhh, this is the bit I couldn't do - thanks - it is much clearer now.

> as noted in the last post work from a backup unless registered.

OK.

>
> To copy to the disk just follow the same principals and copy
> from the subdirectory to the disk. If these are prodos files then
> I suggest you create a subdir on the disk unless it is just a few
> files.

OK.

> The disk manager can handle .dsk .nib .hdv .a4w files. I think you
> may have to rename the .do and .po to .dsk. I don't remember off
> hand but if you don't see the filename with a disk icon then it will
> not open and you should rename it. .dsk for floppy size and .hdv for
> 800k or the few .hdv images on the net.
>
> Note, you can also test the floppy dsk file by right clicking the
> file and sending it to the emulator as long as you have no default
> files setup to boot when the emulator starts.
>
> Hope this info helps.

It sure does  - thanks for your help !

Mike O'Malley