Flx Reference Manual

This document serves as the reference manual for FLX, a utility designed to allow Unix and DOS systems to read and write RSTS disk images or "container" files.

Key aspects of the document include:

• Core Functionality: Detailed instructions on how to use FLX to manage RSTS files, including copying (get/put), listing, deleting, renaming, and directory management.
• Disk Initialization: Procedures for initializing disks as RSTS-structured, including how to create bootable disks and manage container files.
• System Integration: Explanations of how FLX handles different operating systems, specifically discussing raw disk access, DOS-specific limitations (like RX50 floppy support), and portability considerations for other platforms.
• Advanced Features: Information on advanced command switches, tree transfer modes (for maintaining directory structures), and the -merge switch for creating hybrid file systems.
• Command Reference: Comprehensive tables listing all available commands and switches, along with explanations for their arguments and behaviors.
• Development and Feedback: The document provides contact information for the author for bug reports, details the program's origins and contributors, and outlines what is included in the FLX software kit.