Hi, This is an announcement of a java-based frontend to my CD-recording programs. I have modified the java-source "BurnIT-1_06". Additionally I have written three command-files, that handle all cases I want to get work. ============================================================================== 1.) Installation Get java 1.1.6 (+ a thread-patch). javac *.java modify the command-files (paths of cdrecord/cdwrite, container file, mkisofs and diskreader). 2.) Usage java "BurnIT" A menu shows three options Setup, BurnIT, Quit Setup Setup 1. Menu: select recorder, read/write-speed, ID,Bus,Lun (see remarks in cdrecord for vms!) Do not use "Auto"!!!!! Setup 2. Menu: Do not type in anything and select "Next>" Setup 3. Menu: Do not type in anything and select "Next>" Setup 4. Menu: Select "Save" BurnIT BurnIT 1. Menu: only CD-ROM and CD Copy are functional options upto now. If you select CD-ROM and "Next>" Select ISO-9960 and Mode-1 (Default is XA-2!!!) in the subsequently appearing Windows. Now a window appears, that play a key role in my environment!! You have to type in the source-directory or a filename. Case 1: If the filename is identical to your container file of your virtual disk the program simply starts burning the container file. Case 2: Otherwise the virtual disk will be initialized and all files you have selected will be copied via backup to the virtual disk. Then the CD recording starts. i.e. disk:[dir.sub-dir1.sub-dir2...] gives backup/noas disk:[dir.sub-dir1.sub-dir2...]/ign=inter vda0:[*...]/ow=orig So you'll see where the parameter enters. I'm aware that no disk space check is been done. You have to know that you amount of data is smaller than 650 MB. Case 3.: If you enter a directory and modify one empty parameter in the second line (I've used Volume ID all the time.), the virtual disk will be initialized and a iso-filesystem cdrom will be produced. All data from the directory and subdirectory you have selected will be copied into a container file. The container file produced by mkisofs will then be written to a CDR. Finally you have to select the "speed" and the "Test write" option if you like (do not try "Write directly") and finally select "Burn". All program (backup/mkisofs/cdrecord) been called automatically, but they'll take some time until they are finished. CD Copy Option * "Next>" Select your source device (i.e. dka400:) and your destination device (i.e. dev=0,5,0) "Next>": Select Speed and optionally "Test write" + "Burn" All data from your source device will be copy to the new initialized virtual disk into to a single file. Then the single file will be recorded. Important: be patient and do not select "burn" more that once. ============================================================================== You will get the package via ftp://v36.chemie.uni-konstanz.de/burnit_vms/burnit.zip Please send comments to Eberhard.Heuser-Hofmann@uni-Konstanz.de or vaxinf@chclu.chemie.uni-konstanz.de PS: Now I know how difficult it is to write manuals or instructions!