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MC_SHELL
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Expanded program start
settings
4
Expanded program start settings
The MC_SHELL program requires a range of other files if it is to run correctly. These other files
contain important program settings. These files are read in when the program starts, processed
and in some cases saved again.
4.1
The MC_SHELL.INI file
This file contains settings which you make whilst the program is running. The files is saved in
ASCII format, and so can be edited using most text editors. The data are loaded when the program
starts and are saved again when it finishes.
The following parameters can be set:
MC_SCOPE=‘Path’
The 'Path' parameter specifies the folder on your hard disk in which the MC_SCOPE program is
installed. Selecting the
“Environment/MC_SCOPE” menu item causes the MC_SHELL program to
be exited. The MC_SCOPE program is started from the folder named ‘Path’. MC_SHELL is exited in
the normal way if ‘Path’ and/or MC_SCOPE do not exist.
4.2
The MC_WIN.DAT file
The colour information for the user interface is stored in this file. For example, if you change the
blue background colour in the program, this alteration is stored in the MC_WIN.DAT file.
4.3
The MC_USER.MNU file
The set user menu is stored in this file, which means it is retained even after the MC_SHELL pro-
gram has been exited.
NOTE:
All the files listed below are automatically created by MC_SHELL and generally do not require
modification. You should only edit these files under exceptional circumstances (e.g. if the
MC_SHELL program crashes) or if required by a specific application.
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