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DskCenter Web Site.

Last update:

March 29, 2006

DSKCenter rev 0.11

Images disk explorer.






DSKCenter Project for Image disk device.

Multi-Systems release (0.11) !

Actually support Atari Dos, CBMDos, Maxi Dos/Sam Dos/BDos,Q DOS, TRS DOS/New DOS/OS9,

OricDos/SedOric/FT-DOS, BBC OS, Amiga Dos, ST DOS, Apple ProDos, Pc (Fat12/16) & Msx Dos.

Hard Disk, Apple Dos 3.3 support, Ti99 V9t9/PC99 formats, Larken DOS (ZX81), Dos 2.xx & Lilo Linux.

Multi-Disk Frontend devices






DskCenter Home Page

>>> Go to DskCenter Forum updated: August 7, 2005 <<<


Downloads:

Download Files

Files Names

Comment

Zipped

Nb. Files

Version

Category

Download file ...

DskCenter_11.zip

Binary files.

DskCenter.exe

Multi-Systems DSK Frontend and utilities.

For w95/98-w2000/XP

725 Kb

172 files

0.11

Download file ...

DskCenter_DLL.zip

DLL for DskCenter.

Runtime Setup files.

2,18 M

16 files

1

Download file ...

Scriptfr.exe

Windows Script runtime.

(only if Dskcenter ask the scrrun.dll)

Runtime Setup files.

677 Kb

21 files

56








Download file ...

DskCenter_09d_RES.zip

Commented Resource files.

Multi-Systems DSK Front-end and utilities.

651 Kb

286 files

0.09d








Download file ...

DskCenter_BOOT.zip

(extract all files to DskCenter/Boot directory.)

Boot collection file. (Was broken)

For CP/m, Amiga DOS, MSX DOS...

25 Kb

6 files

1

Download file ...

DskCenter_fonts.zip

(extract all files to DskCenter/Fonts directory.)

Fonts collection file.

14 Originals Fonts for Windows *.fon format...

36Kb

22 files

v1.02



In case of UPDATE :

Don't unzip DskCenter to the old folder with new « ini files », backup old !

Have a look to the Start-up tip ! (bellow)

DskCenter scan compatibility. (dynamics systems)

Attributes:

Computer:

Disk Structure:

Os & properties:

Result:

*.DSK

Amstrad CPC

CpcEmu

AmsDos

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

L

CP/m 2.2

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

L

Extended device

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

NO$CPC

-

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

L

Pc Compatible

Native Format

Ms/Dr/IBM Dos

Disk info & Catalog

 

(and *.img format)

Native Format

Generic Fat12

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

Native Format

Generic Fat16

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

Native Format

Linux boot & LILO

Brief Disk info

 

 

 

 

 

L

MSX

Native Format

Msx DOS

Disk info & Catalog

 

(& *.img ) 

Native Format 

CP/m V3 for Msx2 

Disk info & Catalog






L

Ti99

Native Format

V9T9 & PC99

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

L

Color Computer

« CoCo »

DMK Os-9

-

Catalog

L

(TRS-80 & Dragon)

Native Format

TRS DOS & New Dos

Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

L

Atari XL

Native format

Atari DOS 2.x

Catalog

 

 

XFD format

Atari DOS 2.x

Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

L

Apple][

Native format

Pro DOS

Disk info & Catalog

 

(& *.)  

Native format

Apple Dos3.3

Disk info






L

Macintosh

Native format

Diskcopy 4.2

Header info

 

(& *.,*.img)   

Native format

Mac OS

File size






L

Sam Coupé

(& *.SAD)

Native format

+ SAD Format

Maxi DOS (+)

(Mdos)

Disk info & Catalog



Native format

Sam DOS 1 & 2

Disk info & Catalog






L

ZX Spectrum

Native format

BDOS

Disk info & Catalog

L

ZX81/TS1000

(*.IMG)

Native format

LDOS

(LkDOS)

Disk info & Catalog






L

Oric 1/Atmos Pravetz 8D

MFM format

SedOric (compatible: OricDos, TF-Dos)

Disk info & Catalog






L

Altair

Native format

CP/m 2.2

Catalog



SimH format

CP/m 2.2

Catalog






L

6800 Computers

Native Format 

CP/m 68k & MP/m

Disk info & Catalog


(& *.,*.img)   









L

Multi-Computer

Mess Standard DSK

Retrieve disk tag

Disk info



*.ADF

Commodore Amiga

Native image

Amiga DOS

Disk info & Catalog

 

L

UAE image

Extend WinUAE disk

Disk info

 

 

 

 

 

*.XFD

Atari 800/XL

Native image (XFD)

DOS 2.x

Disk info & Catalog

*.ATR

Atari 800/XL

ATR Header

DOS 2.x

Disk info & Catalog






*.FD

TO7, TO8, TO9, MO5 & MO6

Native format

'Fast Disk'

Thomson Basic DOS/QDOS

Catalog

*.SAP

TO7, TO8, TO9, MO5 & MO6

SAP format

Thomson Basic DOS/QDOS

Catalog






IMG, BBC, SSD 

BBC micro model B

Native format

BBC OS

Catalog






*.XDF

Sharp X68000

Native format

    X68000 Dos

Catalog











*.ST

Atari ST/STE

Native image

GEM

Disk info

*.MSA

Atari ST/STE

Native image

ST DOS

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

*.CPCn

Amstrad CPC

Native CPC image

CP/m

Disk info & Catalog

*.CPR

Amstrad CPC

Memory dump

AMS cartridge

File size

 

 

 

 

 

*.D64

Commodore

Native Format

CBM DOS

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

*.HD

PC AT Compatible

standard format

-

File size

 

 

 

 

 

*.CHD

PC XT Compatible

Mess format

WD1004a-WXI compatible.

File size

 

 

 

 

 

*.SNA

Sinclair Spectrum

Native format

Memory bump

File size

 

Amstrad CPC

MV-CPCemu format

Memory bump

File info

 

 

 

 

 

*.

Apple ][/Mac

Native format

Pro Dos

Disk info & Catalog

 

 

Native format

Apple Dos3.3

File size

 

 

Native format

Mac Os

File info






*.P + *.81 + *.T81

ZX81

Native format

Single/Multi-files

File size






Tap+Voc+Wav+K7

Various systems

Tape format

-

Displayed



Consoles roms scanned : (Statics systems)

GameBoy

Binary scan

x.GB

Icons

GameBoy Color

Ext.

x.CGB/x.GBC

Icons

GameBoy Advance

Binary scan

x.GBA;x.BIN

Icons

Nintendo Famicom (NES)

Binary scan

x.NES

Icons

Super Nintendo (SMC)

Binary scan

x.SNC

Icons

Nintendo 64(V64)

Binary scan

x.V64

Icons

Sega Master System

Ext.

x.SMS

Icons

SG-1000

Binary scan

x.SG

Icons

Game Gear

Binary scan

x.GG

Icons

PlayStation 2

Binary scan

x.ELF

Icons

Atari 7800

Binary scan

x.A78

Icons

Atari 2600

Binary scan

x.BIN

Icons

Atari Lynx

Binary scan

x.LNX

Icons

Vectrex

Binary scan

x.BIN

Icons

Game Cube

Binary scan

x.DOL/x.ELF

Icons



Inboard conversion utilities :

 Convert :

To : 

Input file format

Output file format

Info:

 CPCemu, Native...

CPC format 

CPCemu ... format

*.CPC format

CPCd format

 CPCemu

Raw format

CPCemu format

*.CPCn format

=>*.img format

Raw format

 CPCemu

CPCn, IMG format

*.DSK format

-

No$CPC format

RAW format

DSK format

*.CPCn (img) format

-

Raw format

Mess format

CPCn, IMG format

Mess DSK format

Multi-computers

ATR format

XDF format

ATR format

Raw XDF format

Atari 800 disks

CopyQM format

Raw format

CQM format

Raw format

Trimmed image file

SAD format

Raw format

*.SAD format

DSK Raw format

Trimmed image file

SAP format

Fast Disk format

*.SAP (TEO) format

FD Raw format

A. Pukall disk image.






Available formats :

    Dsk viewer for Dsk (Pc, Cpc and Msx) , D64 ( Commodores/CBM) ...

  1. Can read Ms-Dos, Dr-Dos, Pc-Dos and Msx-Dos in raw images.

  2. CP/m (2.2) in CPCEmu structure & raw format.

  3. CMB-Dos for C64-C128-Cbm in *.D64 structure.

  4. TRS-DOS & New-DOS in native structure, for Tandy Trs/80, Coco v.1, v.2, v.3, Dragon 16 & 32)

  5. OS-9 native DMK structure, for Tandy Trs/80, Coco v.3 .(directories not supported! (system disk... etc...))

  6. Ti99 dos PC99 and v9t9 systems in raw image format.

  7. Oric and Pravetz systems in MFM image format.

  8. BBC OS for BBC micro model B in *.img, *.bbc or *.ssd format. (tested with IMG format)

  9. Apple ProDos format. (with *.dsk & *. format)

  10. Atari 800XL in raw (XDF) or ATR image format.

  11. Atari ST Dos in MSA structure.

  12. Amiga Dos in ADF structure.

  13. CP/m v3 for Msx in raw image format.

  14. CP/m 68000 & CP/m 86 in raw image format.

  15. MaxiDos for Sam Coupé in raw (DSK) or SAD format.

  16. Bdos for Sam Coupé in raw (DSK) format.

  17. MO5 & MO6 and TO7/TO8 (FD/SAP) disks.

  18. Sharp X68000 disks (XFD files under X68000 dos, look like a Msx-Dos or Ms-Dos).

  19. Altair CP/m 2.2 disks in native (raw DSK) and SimH format.

  20. Larken Dos for ZX81 and Timex Sinclair 1000 ( raw IMG format) with Shugart SA455 – 150Kb ( 80x1984 bps )



Screen Snap shot : (default in English)

French help enabled in binary files! (Exported French res. Available in FR.lng file)








Install DskCenter :

  1. Retrieve Binary and DLL run-times files (download buttons).

  2. Extract and Launch “Setup.exe” to update yours Dlls (DskCenter_Dll.zip, Keep recent or existing files).

    In case of updates, “DLLs” needn't be installed or updated, just for the first installation.

  3. Extract “DskCenter_09x.zip” on your hard drive (ex. C:\ or c:\Program files)

    Note: In case of “read access” errors (Fonts files), just ignore files update (DskCenter has been launch under you actual cession, had a look to uninstall tip).

  4. Go to “DskCenter Multi-Systems Release” folder.

  5. Dbl. Click on “Setup_Programs_menu_links.js” file to generate icons and “Start/Programs” links. (optional)

  6. Launch “DskCenter.exe” and follow auto-install instructions.

  7. If window tell something that : “scrrun.dll” not found! ... download the ScriptFR.exe file and install it!







Uninstall DskCenter :

  1. Simply erase “DskCenter Multi-Systems Release” folder !

  2. Start/Programs” links too.

    Warning : to avoid read access errors while manual uninstallation, you had to relaunch Windows, and delete DskCenter's folder.

    It's due to a temporary installation of “cpc6128fr.fon” or “Pc_CGA.fon” fonts under Windows, while DskCenter launch. There files can be removed under a new session of Windows. However, if you decide to install them, check the “copy font in font directory” during permanent installation in “config panel”.







Start-up and updates:

At first, it recommended to setup emulators launching informations !
Edit the configuration file named «Emulator_list.ini» with a text editor or with DskCenter's inboard editor, and launch DskCenter ...
Default Systems path (dedicated computer path) will be set to “\software” directory auto-setup.


In case of update, remember to keep/backup “ini” files !

To do :

Before DskCenter's manual installation, use inboard Backup function to prepare DskCenter for update.
(all ini files will be saved in Backup folder)
Use the pop-up menu [DskCenter info], [DskCenter Options] and “Save ini files”.
or copy “DskCenter.ini”,”Emulator_list.ini” and “Zip Tags\ZipTag.ini” in the a new Backup directory
it must be named “Backup” : exemple: “C:\DskCenter\Backup”
Unzip DskCenter in the same folder, and launch it !
DskCenter will automatically reconfigure old “ini” files if it found those three files in this folder...
or After first launch, use the pop-up menu [DskCenter info], [DskCenter Options] and “ Restore ini files”.
It will copy all ini files in “Backup” directrory to application Path and “Zip tags folder”.

Enjoy ! XavSnap.











Object :

Many front-end like Rom-Center don't suite to disk images ... a CRC can change every time you use a file !
DskCenter Multi-release be able to allow you a simple quick view of AmsDos and PcDos ... directory list !
DskCenter also regroup basics tools to fix or update AmsDos arguments.
It make easy to open disk image and know its directory, structure and launched files.
For easier start of computers arcade games or Basic programs which runs with emulators,
I have wrote the DskCenter to allows you to start each disk image simply by mouseclick,
with the parameters you select.
- Get disk structure from a disk image and fix infos and attics parameters.
- Get directory and allow to change attributes and undelete files.
- Get disk info to convert format to «*.DSK» or native raw disk...
- Get disk structure from a disk image (scan files name and attributes update).
- Get Tags of RAW disk images (Dsk=img) or enhanced format.


I hope you enjoy it !









Freeware statut :

Codes are free, but, could you respect other sources codes ? ... just, send / or / distribute Name, pseudo and "Legals" with codes and compiled software, Thank you ! Just add the mention “Base on DskCenter project, XavSnap (freeware) dskcenter@free.fr” and a summary detail of yours added codes. Example: “I added the ZX81 disk scan and recompiled it in a new release.” (About box)
If you decide to create an independent release, your must be engaged to reply to yours new release Emails and you must continue to develop your own project !!!
Avoid using "shareware" ocx or Dll in this project ... users had to register it !
DskCenter is a FreeWare: don't send money, donations or personal information !
Codes and compiled Software can't be distributed without authors comments and names, with commercial purpose (deal, ShareWare, advertising, Donations...) but suggestions and questions could be send to author.


Your Contributions... :

Can be used, can be distribute and It's free! (just keep my Pseudo and my name in compiled software !)
Please keep resource's comments to help future members ...
(A comments clean-up isn't an update!)


Unachieved soft... :

Several actuals codes seem to be unachieved !
This complex project regroup many functionalities and it's a fastidious writing !
I need to complete some functions to allow them.


Actuals codes... :

Actuals codes can be changed and can be integrated in a new release.
... or can be distribute freely, Without donations ... or advertising device.
In case of personal contribution, send me codes with your pseudo and/or your name, home page.
Personal Email won't appear in future DskCenter release, But can be integrated.
It will appear in About box (Docs or help).
English/Dutsh help support and Win Help could be send.
Just mail me suggestions or propositions ... to dskcenter@free.fr , thanks !

Problems... :

This version of DskCenter is designed to work with severals emulators. It may work with all versions , but it almost certainly won't work with versions earlier . If you're experiences problems with command lines then I'd suggest you visit my web page and pick up later version or send emulator launch commands to enhance compatibility with DskCenter.


Program limitations... :

Pc Dos(PC): DskCenter only allow Root directory of images. (fat12 problems)
Amiga Dos(Amiga): Jam all directories ! (directories assignation unresolved)
St Dos(Atari ST): display folders, but don't read them. (directories assignation unresolved)
Trs Dos(CoCo): Length of files unavailable. (Granules length unresolved)









Historic ... :

<Link to the evolutions of Software >

DskCenter 0.11 : DskCenter_11.zip no resources

0.11 Minor release... : 29/03/05

    - Added LkDOS in IMG format disks scan (catalog).

    LDOS from Larken Electronics (ZX81 devices) seem to be different regards LDOS for TRS80 or Coco computer!

    LDOS was renamed to LkDos with earlier disk controllers designed for Spectrum or TS2500 ... may be to avoid any mistakes.

    - binary tools bug fixed.

    Resources updated on demand, just mail me to upload recent updates of DskCenter resources on this site.





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