ThinkTank Manual
Copying Disks
The most important reason to copy a ThinkTank disk is to make a backup copy of the THINKTANK PROGRAM DISK, as described in Chapter 3. Do this as soon as possible. You may also want to copy your ThinkTank data disks to back them up. However, a more efficient way of backing up your outlines is described under “Using PORT to Back Up Your Outlines” in Chapter 5.
If you are copy onto a floppy disk, it need not be blank. However, any information on it should be dispensable since it will be erased when the copy is made. When the copy is complete, we recommend keeping the original disk in a safe place and using the copy for everyday operation.
Listing Disks
Listing a disk means finding out what files are on it. It is useful for checking which outlines and text files are stored on a disk, how large they are, when they were last recorded, and how much free space is left.
Procedures
The procedures for formatting, copying, and listing disks depend on your computer and disk configuration. There are separate instructions below for (1) Apple II series computers with floppy disk systems; (2) Apple II series computers with hard disk systems; and (3) Apple III computers. Read the section that applies to your configuration.
APPLE II SERIES: FLOPPY DISK SYSTEMS
If you have an Apple II, II Plus, or IIe computer without a hard disk, we have provided special disk management programs for you. You can reach them from ThinkTank’s SPECIALIST Com— mand Menu (see the reference guide listing under SPECIAL).
If you have the Apple PASCAL operating system, you cam also use its filer and FORMATTER programs to manage your disks. However, ThinkTank’s disk management programs will almost certainly be more convenient.