COPYDESC version 1.02        Copyright (C) 1992 by Jim Robeson
                                                   11/15/92
Function:
   Read a PCBoard DIR LIST file (arg-1),
     and copy it to a file (arg-2),
     changing all multi-line descriptions to "long lines".
     with the output position of the '|' set in arg-3,
     and the starting position of the text set in arg-4.
   note: requirment:   1 < arg-3 < arg-4 <= 34

Other uses:
   None.

Execution:
   Run from command line or .BAT:
   COPYDESC drv:\path\in-file-name drv:\path\out-file-name |pos txtpos
   If run without arguments, a bit of help appears.

To test:
   See the file TESTID.BAT, it is set up to read DIR.IN and create
   DIR.OUT, with the '|' character in column 2 and the secondary
   descriptions starting in column 5.

Notes:
   This version will blow up if more than 39-40 lines are found in
   any single file description.  If a "hang" is experienced, check
   the input file for really long descriptions.  You could lower the
   number of lines!  If I continue to modify this, I will add a test
   for this condition.  Meanwhile, now you know too!

   The test for the "first-line" of a description includes:
      a numeric in column 21,
      a '-' in each of 26 & 29,
      and an "acceptable" DOS filename character in column 1.

   If all 3 of the above conditions are met in any given line, the
   program will assume that the line is the first line of a new
   description.

   If a description is entirely ignored (not reformatted), or is
   merged into the previous description, a check for those conditions
   will probably show the reason.  BTE, the '&' is not acceptable to
   me, even if DOS allows it part of the time!

   Oh yes, BTW, the description data in line one is NOT re-packed, it
   is taken as-is.  Words might get added to line 1, though.

Disclaimer:
   This program is contributed to the Public Domain.  It can be
   freely used, modified and/or distributed by anyone. The only
   thing I ask is that you remember that I am not responsible
   for anything that might go wrong through the use of this
   program.  I have tested the program enough for my own use.
   I also realize that bugs can appear in most every program.
   Therefore, YOU USE THIS PROGRAM AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Enjoy,
Jim Robeson
The Cricket BBS, Pacific Grove CA,  408-373-3773