QD11.DOC

 Command QDR                                            Version 2.0
 -----------                                            Oct 17, 1986


 Purpose
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        Re-format a floppy disk quickly, optionally with a new
        volume label, deleting all files and sub-directories.

 Format
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                QDR [d:][label]  [/F][/1][/3][/4][/8] [/N]

 Remarks
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        The  d:  parameter supplies the drive letter, A to K.  If no
        drive letter is supplied,  A is used.  A fixed disk  can not
        be formatted.

        You may supply a volume label (up to 11 characters) immediately
        following the drive letter.  For example:

                QDR b:scratch

        The /N option suppresses the "press ENTER to continue" prompt.

        The DOS error level is set to 0 for successful completion, or to
        1 if any errors occur.


Formatting
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        Use the /F option to force a full format of all tracks.

        You may suppy /1 to force SSSD format, /4 for DSQD (1.2mb), or
        /3 for DSQD (720kb), or /8 for eight-sectors (SSSD or DSDD).

        It is recommended that you use DOS FORMAT since QDR is not much
        faster when doing a full format and does not mark bad
        clusters.

        Unless /F is used, the diskette must have been previously
        formatted.  The allowable diskette formats are:  DSQD (1.2mb or
        720kb), SSSD/8, SSSD/9, DSDD/8, and DSDD/9.  When information is
        available for other drive types, they will be added to the data
        in the internal device table.  Your system hardware and software
        must support the device type.


Restrictions
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        (c) Copyright Vernon D. Buerg 1986. All rights reserved.

        May be copied and distributed in its original form only.  For
        private, personal use.  Not for sale or hire.  Use this program
        at your own risk.  No warranty is given and no liability is
        assumed.