VDL.COM   -   Verify wildcard file deletion

                Syntax: VDL [d:][path]filespec

        This program is designed to function like Jeff Garber's VDEL (PC 
Tech Journal, vol.1 no.5).  It uses DOS 2.00 function calls to enable the 
use of paths and sub-directories, however, so it requires DOS 2.00 or 
subsequent versions.  In addition, it displays the usual directory 
information, along with the filename, in the verification prompt. 
        VDL will be most useful when the filespec on the command line 
contains global filename characters (* or ?).  A list of matching files is 
presented in directory format, one entry at a time, each followed by a 
'?'.  The response to this prompt determines the action taken:

                'y' or 'Y'      file deleted.           search continues
                Esc             no action on this file, search ends
                (any other)     no action on this file, search continues
e.g.:
        A>vdl c:temp\xxx.*                                   [response]
        XXX     .ASM    #bytes  date    time    ?		[' ']
        XXX     .OBJ    #bytes  date    time    ? Deleted.      ['y']
        XXX     .BAK    #bytes  date    time    ? Deleted.      ['y']
        XXX     .EXE    #bytes  date    time    ? Deleted.      ['y']
        XXX     .BAK    #bytes  date    time    ? Deleted.      ['y']
        XXX     .EXE    #bytes  date    time    ?               [Esc]
        Search ended.

        A>

The [d:][path], when used, is not echoed in the display.  Directory entries 
with special attributes will not be found.
	Before serious use, try this command out with a bunch of dummy
files to make sure it is working properly and its behavior is understood.

Tom Roberts
CL3036
16/2/84