This programme converts a WordStar 4/5/6/7 file to ASCII format.

Modes of operation :

Type

     C:\>toacsii [<path+filename>] [/[n]|[y]] [/s]{ENTER}

at the MSDOS command line.

For example the command:

     C:\>toascii \jav\babad\madura /n

will convert the file MADURA in the directory C:\JAV\BABAD and will not retain the WordStar layout codes.

The parameter /y forces the programme to copy all WordStar layout codes (^B, ^Y for bold, italic etc.) to the ASCII file.

/n will neglect any layout codes, while /h and /? will bring up this help text.

Resulting files have the extension ".ASC" - in the above example the file \JAV\BABAD\MADURA.ASC will be created.

When the programme is called without parameters, you will be prompted for the filename and the layout parameter.

When calling TOASCII from a MSDOS batch file it is advisable to use parameters - see your MSDOS/DRDOS handbooks.

Additions in Version 2.01 (Februari 1995):

Wildcards ? and * and subdirectories are now supported.

For example:

     C:\>toascii *.doc /n /s

Will convert all .DOC files in the current directory and in its subdirectories.