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---- The Ultimate File Download Counter ----
Version 1.70 Beta
Written By: Paul Taylor
23 August 1993
Copyright (c) 1993, Paul Taylor. All Rights Reserved
UFDC v1.70 Beta Sysop Documentation
Foreword
Thank you for taking the time to look at my product. If you find any
bugs, problems, or can not get it to work properly with your system, please
contact me and I will help you with your initial installation. I am trying
to make installing this as painless as possible, so just read along and
try to comprehend. I know I don't write the best Docs in the business, but
I try. Again, if needed, I can be reached at ShadowRift BBS (Number & other
info at end of document). Thanks again and Please Register!
OVERVIEW
The Ultimate File Download Counter will edit Descriptions in PCBoards
DIR files, adding the line 'Times Downloaded: XX' to the end of a files
description. XX is the number of times that particular file has been
downloaded from your system.
Having this line telling your users how many times a file has been
downloaded is very useful. It allows them to instantly know which files
are popular, and usually, the better quality of files. It also helps you
out in deciding which files are decent enough to stay on your system. (If
a file has been on your board for over 6 months and hasn't been downloaded
once, it's probably a safe bet that no one would get upset if you deleted
it to make way for new files.)
PROGRAM FEATURES
- Automatically senses new downloads since last time UFDC was run.
- Reads any size DOWNLOAD.TXT and DIR files.
- Counts up to 30000+ Downloads on one file. [REGISTERED VERSION]
- Able to be run during your nightly event. [REGISTERED VERSION]
- Helps users decide which programs are worth downloading.
- Handles up to 25 directory files in the Unregistered version.
(Registered versions handle up to 100, but this limit can be
easily raised - It was arbitrarily set at 100.)
REGISTERED AND UNREGISTERED VERSIONS
UFDC is NOT Freeware. Unregistered versions are 30 day evaluation
copies only. After that time they should either be removed from use or
registered. Registration is only $10 U.S. Dollars so please Register
your copy today! See 'REGISTER.DOC' for more information.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
- UFDC will run in a batch file, allowing you to run it in your nightly
event. (The way it was really meant to be run! With No Sysop
intervention or THOUGHT!)
- UFDC will only count up to 10 on each file in your database. In
the registered version, this limit is removed.
- UFDC is limited to work on 25 DIR files in the unregistered version.
This limit is raised to 100 in the Registered version. (If you
need this raised further, it's very possible. Just let me know!)
- Free technical support Via ShadowRift BBS (3 Nodes - Jax., Fl)
- Lifetime free updates of all future versions
If this all sounds like a good deal, please fill out the registration
form and make your check or money order payable to:
Paul Taylor
P.O. Box 26190
Jacksonville, Fl. 32226-6190
If all goes well, within 3 weeks you should receive a disk in the mail.
You can, however, download your registered version from ShadowRift BBS. We
recommend that you call and let us know your registration is on its way so
that way we can post your registered version as soon as we receive the
registration. If you have a valid FIDO net address, please let us know and
we can send it to you directly if you have no objections. (Personal checks
will require about a week to clear the bank)
Disclaimer
UFDC is distributed as is. There are no warranties, expressed
or implied. By setting up and running UFDC, you are releasing
Paul Taylor and ShadowRift BBS from any liability for any damage that
may occur by the use or misuse of our programs.
How UFDC Works:
UFDC reads your DOWNLOAD.TXT file, and scans through each directory
file that you specify. As it finds the files in your DIR files, it will
copy your directory files up to the point of the last file it found, and
once it reaches the end of the file, it will copy the remaining portion of
your DIR file to this temp file, then copy the temp file over your DIR file.
It's that simple!
UFDC & Networks!
UFDC has no problems running on Networks as long as ALL nodes are DOWN
while UFDC is running. This ensures that no user will attempt to access
the DIR files while UFDC is trying to access them. Sure, if you are going
to sit there and run it manually, you can make sure that no one is in any
of your file areas and run it, but be careful! - It could corrupt your DIR
files!
INSTALLATION
Step 1 : Make the directory UFDC and it's associated files
will reside in.
Step 2 : Unzip the UFDC archive in that directory.
Step 3 : Enter your PCBSetup and Write Down the FULL paths
and Filenames of up to 25 of your more popular directory
files. (Such as C:\PCB\MAIN\UPLD)
Step 4 : Find and record the location of your DOWNLOAD.TXT file.
Step 5 : Edit your UFDC.CFG file - Make sure to add your
location of your DOWNLOAD.TXT file and all of your
DIR files you want updated and edited.
Step 6 : BackUp and DELETE your DOWNLOAD.TXT File. If you would
prefer, you can backup your Download.TXT file and then
copy the last few hundred lines out of it into another
file, rename it DOWNLOAD.TXT, and then run UFDC.EXE.
I suggested against this with previous versions, but
version 1.7 is so much faster, it will only take 10-15
minutes as most, most likely.
Step 7 : Thats It! Just Run UFDC.EXE every few days and it will
automatically update your DIR files with the
"Times Downloaded:" line.
Other Files Written By Paul Taylor
The Ultimate File Request Door - This door allows users to post
requests for files that they need in an organized way. It
allows other users to put up replies to these requests to
let the original requester know information such as if it
is already on the system or other such helpful comments.
The request is removed when another user uses the option
of fulfulling a request. It is distributed under the filename
UFRD100A.ZIP and is available for FREQing from (1:112/63)
under the magic name REQUEST.
Known bugs and anomolies
UFDC version 1.7 is a Beta version. To my knowledge, there are
no bugs in this Beta version, but it has not yet underwent extensive
testing. If you do discover a bug, please to the following:
1. ZIP up the OLDDLS.TXT file in your UFDC directory.
2. ZIP up the affected DIR file.
3. And add to those two files a text file explaining what the
problem is, including the filename (for easy access on my part!)
4. Upload all these files to ShadowRift (#'s listed below).
5. Leave private mail to me, Paul Taylor, & I'll try to get
the problem fixed as soon as possible!
Credits
UFDC was written in Turbo Pascal 6.0 using parts of Andy Mead's BOI
2.00 door writing routines. UFDC has been alpha and beta tested
at ShadowRift BBS. Special thanks go to Ernie Jackson of Virtual
Dimension BBS for assisting me in tracking down a major bug! All
requests for support and registration should be directed to:
Paul Taylor
P.O. BOX 26190
Jacksonville, FL. 32226-6190
Electronic mail can be left on:
ShadowRift BBS (USR DS) 904-696-9238
Fido net (1:112/63) (V32) 904-696-9322