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------------------------------------------------------------------ | | | | | | | FVMM Version 1.3 | | | | FVMM - File View Maintenance Manager | | | | For | | | | PCBFiler's ALT-V File View Process | | | | | | FVMM (C) Copyright 1991-1993 Yandell Computer Services | | PCBFV (C) Copyright 1990-1993 Yandell Computer Services | | | | 12121 Little Road - Bldg. 303 - Suite 212 | | Hudson, FL 34667 | | | | DATA -- (813) 842-8099 | | | | January 9, 1993 | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ----------------- ---- INTRODUCTION ------------ 1.0 What Is FVMM 2 1.1 Disclaimer 2 INSTALLING FVMM --------------- 2.0 Editing FVMM.CNF 3 2.1 Installing FVMM in PCBFiler 4 2.2 Editing FVMMGIF.BAT 4 2.3 Editing FVMMTEST.BAT 4 2.4 Editing FVMMADV.TXT 4 MISCELLANEOUS ------------- 3.0 Using FVMM at the DOS Prompt 5 3.1 Notes Regarding PCBFV 5 3.2 Technical Notes 5 3.3 Registration 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2 FVMM Page 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.0 What is FVMM -------------------- Use of FVMM is completely optional and is in no way required for PCBFV to be used in PCBFiler's ALT-V process. Please note: FVMM is distributed with PCBFV. PCBFV's primary use is the on-line file viewer for callers. PCBFV has the ability to run as a Sysop utility in PCBFiler's ALT-V process, either alone or in conjunction with the FVMM utility. * Allows manual maintenance on ALL file types while using PCBFiler. * Calls upon PCBFV to view the file in PCBFV's local maintenance mode. File contents can checked using PCBFV's (R) command. PCBFV's (D)elete command (ZIPs only) can also be used in this mode. * A file transfer summary can be obtained from DOWNLOAD.TXT. This summary provides useful maintenance information such as the name of the person that uploaded the file and the date of the upload, along with the number of downloads and the date of the last download. If the Sysop detects a "bad" file during maintenance, this allows them to determine who sent the file. While performing maintenance on "non-upload" directories, this allows the Sysop to determine if a file is worth keeping based on the download history. * A picture (GIF, etc.) viewer can be installed in FVMMGIF.BAT. Picture files can then be viewed and tested before moving them to a permanent location with PCBFiler. * FVMM can invoke FVMMTEST.BAT to perform any type of test process the Sysop wishes to install (in FVMMTEST.BAT). * FVMM can display a ZIP file comment. * FVMM can add a ZIP file comment - FVMMADV.TXT. * FVMM can delete existing ZIP file comments. * FVMM can perform a regular "drop to DOS" shell, allowing the Sysop to do other tasks while in PCBFiler and FVMM. This shell may be password protected, if the Sysop has Co-Sysops using PCBFiler for remote maintenance. 1.1 Disclaimer --------------- There are no warranties, expressed or implied, for FVMM. Sysops who install FVMM on their systems assume any and all liabilities for anything which may result as a consequence of running FVMM. Under no circumstances shall Yandell Computer Services or the author of FVMM be liable for any loss of profit or any other damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages, arising out of the use or inability to use FVMM. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 FVMM Page 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.0 Editing FVMM.CNF --------------------- FVMM calls upon a configuration file when it runs called FVMM.CNF. This file must be in the same location with FVMM.EXE. YOU MUST USE A TEXT EDITOR TO EDIT THIS FILE as follows: D:\PCBFV\ line #1 \ PCBFV.CNF line #2 \ Do NOT edit FVMM.CNF Y line #3 / with FVSETUP.EXE. D:\PCB\MAIN\DOWNLOAD.TXT line #4 < 0 line #5 \ Use a TEXT EDITOR to NONE line #6 / edit this file. PASSWORD line #7 / LINE #1 - This is the location where PCBFV.EXE is. JUST the location. LINE #2 - This is the PCBFV configuration file for PCBFV to use in its /L local mode. NOTE: If your PCBFV.CNF file(s) contain @node@ macros in the "work location of extracted file" field in FVSETUP you must create a special configuration file for use in the FVMM mode which fully specifies the "work location" (with no @macros@). You could call this file FILER.CNF and install it in LINE #2 of FVMM.CNF (instead of PCBFV.CNF as shown above). ALL PCBFV configuration files must reside with PCBFV.EXE. LINE #3 - Enter a Y (yes) to make FVMM swap itself to EMS or disk during the PCBFV, FVMMGIF, FVMMTEST, and drop to DOS shells. FVMM will first try to swap to EMS, then to disk if EMS is unavailable. Swapping is highly recommended as FVMM is removed from memory while performing the above shell functions. LINE #4 - This is the location AND name of your DOWNLOAD.TXT file which is created by PCBoard. Some Sysops move or rename DOWNLOAD.TXT on a daily basis for other maintenance purposes. In this case, place the location and name of your "all-time" DOWNLOAD.TXT here. This is used by FVMM to obtain a file transfer history. LINE #5 - This is your PCBFV registration number. FVMM will display an [unregistered copy] message along with a delay each time it exits if PCBFV has not been registered. LINE #6 - This is the location (only) of PCBSM.CLR, the color definition file for PCBFiler, PCBSM, PCBSetup, etc. If line #6 of FVMM.CNF is blank, FVMM will look for PCBSM.CLR in the current directory. If line 6 of FVMM.CNF is NONE or PCBSM.CLR is not found, default colors are used. If colors have not been customized for PCBSM, PCBSetup, PCBFiler, etc. with PCBSM, or you are using the "Default color set #1" from PCBSM, place NONE in line 6 of FVMM.CNF as this will prevent the extra step of searching for PCBSM.CLR. Line #7 - Enter a PASSWORD (up to 12 characters) to use for the FVMM shell to DOS function. Leave this field blank if a password is not desired. This would usually only be used if PCBFiler is made avail- able to remote Co-Sysops to prevent them from using this function. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 FVMM Page 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.1 Installing FVMM in PCBFiler -------------------------------- At PCBFiler's first screen, select "Edit PCBFILER defaults page 2". At the bottom of this screen, enter parameters as follow: File VIEWERS - filename extensions and commands for executing viewer File Extension : ??? DOS Command : d:\pcb\fvmm.exe File Extension : DOS Command : File Extension : DOS Command : The ??? tells PCBFiler to shell to this "viewer" for all file extensions. If you wish to force certain types of files into another process, then place the extension for the other file type on a line BEFORE the line that ??? appears on. Do not place anything in the field for the DOS command except the pathname and filename as shown above (for FVMM). 2.2 Editing FVMMGIF.BAT ------------------------ Any file not having a ZIP, ARJ, LZH, ARC, PAK, SDN, EXE, or COM extension can be sent to the FVMMGIF.BAT batch file. For example, the FVMMGIF.BAT file should contain something like: d:\gif\viewer.exe %1 where viewer.exe is your favorite picture (GIF, etc.) viewer or tester. The %1 must be included, as it is the LOCATION AND FILENAME of the GIF (picture) file sent to FVMMGIF.BAT from FVMM. Keep in mind that this is a "shell process" and there is limited memory, depending on the size of the PCBoard DIR file being edited in PCBFiler. Using a small, limited feature picture viewer is best. 2.3 Editing FVMMTEST.BAT ------------------------- Any file may be sent to this process for testing. The enclosed FVMMTEST.BAT demonstrates how to test ZIP file integrity. Other tests, such as those demonstrated in the PCBoard manual for PCBTEST.BAT, can also be performed, as well as any other procedure which may be commonly used in PCBTEST.BAT. Keep in mind that this is a "shell process" and there is limited memory, depending on the size of the PCBoard DIR file being edited. Depending on the type of tests and testers being used, you may wish to end the batch file with a pause instruction (as demonstrated in the enclosed FVMMTEST.BAT) so the results of the test will not be cleared from the screen before they can be viewed. 2.4 Editing FVMMADV.TXT ------------------------ This is the BBS advertisement file that FVMM will insert as a ZIP comment if desired. This file should be kept as short as possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 FVMM Page 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.0 Using FVMM at the DOS prompt --------------------------------- After configuring FVMM.CNF and PCBFV.CNF as described in this documentation, simply enter FVMM D:\PATH\FILENAME.ZIP at the DOS prompt. D:\PATH\FILENAME.ZIP can be any file located in a directory on your system. The complete path, filename, and extension must be entered. FVMM works the same in this mode as it does in PCBFiler, without the memory overhead of PCBFiler. 3.1 Notes regarding PCBFV -------------------------- PCBFV should be configured and functioning properly before attempting to install it with FVMM. When FVMM calls PCBFV, it does so in PCBFV's /L local mode. Refer to the PCBFV manual for details regarding PCBFV's use in this mode. 3.2 Technical notes -------------------- FVMM might not be practical for use on extremely large systems where individual PCBoard DIR files exceed several hundred K in size. In these cases there may not be enough memory for the ALT-V process. If temporarily shelling to DOS with FVMM, NEVER touch files with a .$$$ extension residing in the default location. These files are created and used by PCBFiler and FVMM during their operation. Up to 4K ZIP comments can be handled by all of FVMM's ZIP comment functions. A 4K ZIP comment would be 2 full screen displays of text, which is rare. Only the first 23 lines of a ZIP comment will be displayed by FVMM's ZIP comment viewer. ZIP comments are rarely longer than 23 lines. FVMM's screen I/O is DESQview aware and time slices are given back to other DESQview applications while FVMM is waiting for input. FVMM uses about 46K of memory during operation, and about 5K of memory when shelling if swapping is allowed. 3.3 Registration ----------------- FVMM is a no-charge enhancement utility for Sysops who register PCBFV. A PCBFV registration is required to remove the unregistered notices which appear when FVMM is run. FVMM registrations are not available separately. FVMM is included in PCBFV distribution files solely to facilitate ease of distribution. PCBFV is not free software. PCBFV should be registered no later than 30 days after installation. Registration is $15.00 and may be paid by check, money order, VISA, Mastercard, or Discover, or American Express. If using a charge card, you may receive a registration number INSTANTLY! Refer to the enclosed file ORDER.FRM for complete registration instructions.