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ALDEC Version 1.00
By Yaser Behbehani
Release Date: 07-26-92
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Introduction:
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ALDEC stands for Allfiles-Listing Directory-Entry Creator/Updator.
It is simply an .EXE file that will take your daily-created Allfiles
Listing File, and Update your Personal File Directory with its correct
size and date. It will also add a discription of your choice to the
Directory Entry.
Running ALDEC
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Syntax: ALDEC [cfgfile.ext]
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where []: indicate optional parameter
cfgfile.ext: is the neame of your configuration file.
default is ALDEC.CFG.
Basic Requirements:
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- RBBS-PC 17.3x (may also work with previous versions).
- DOS 5.0 (may also work with previous versions).
Directions:
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Running ALDEC does not require placing it in a seperate
Directory. But TWO files must be present at the time you execute
ALDEC.EXE:
- ALDEC.EXE itself.
- ALDEC.CFG or any other compatible .CFG file
So, Step #1 would be placing ALDEC.EXE and ALDEC.CFG file in ONE
directory. Next, with your favorite ASCII Text Editor, edit ALDEC.CFG.
Below is a detailed discription of ALDEC.CFG file.
ALDEC.CFG
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ALDEC.CFG file is an ASCII configuration file which contains
several parameters that are critical when working with Personal
Downloads. It also contains the path and filename of your daily-
created ALLFILES file. Here is the breakdown:
LINE #1 drive and path to your ALLFILES listing file.
Example: C:\RBBS\PRIVATE
LINE #2 name of your ALLFILES file.
Example: ALLFILES.TXT
LINE #3 drive and path to your Personal Directory file.
Example: C:\RBBS\PRIVATE
LINE #4 name of your Personal Directory file
Example: PRIV.DEF
LINE #5 maximum length of the uploaded file discription.
Example: 45
same as CONFIG parameter #
LINE #6 Discription you wish for your ALLFILES Entry.
Example: All Files On This BBS - Updated Daily
LINE #7 this is the LENGTH of the field in user record
used to determine who is the file for.
Example: 31
same as CONFIG parameter #
LINE #8 TEXT you wish inserted into that field.
Example: 5
this can be a security level, or user's name.
LINE #9 either "!" "*"
Example: *
! means downloaded
* means new!
Why A Configuration File?
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The reason for the need to create a configuration file is to allow
you create several configuration files, each serves a seperate conference.
This way, you can ADD/UPDATE the ALLFILES entry in each Personal Directory
File in each conference by running the ALDEC.EXE as many times as you wish,
eachtime with a different configuration file. This way you can also include
these commands in a BATCH FILE, and indeed, in the RBBS TIME-EVENT Batch file!
Important!
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When Running the ALDEC.EXE file, make sure you first CHANGE to its
Directory and then execute it. Do not attempt to run it from a different
directory.
Warrantees and Guarantees:
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This is Shareware Man!
Tech Support:
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I will be more than glad to offer Tech Support. The Best way would
be by FAX. Kindly Fax me a detailed discription of your problem, and
I will in return respond by doing one of the following things:
1- Send you a FAX back or E-MAIL to your BBS explaining how to
correct the problem.
2- Work on an update, 'cause I'm sure there will be more to come!
I will then UPLOAD the UPDATED VERSION to your BBS for free.
My Fax Number is (965) 240-2060.
Last Words.....
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This file relies heavily on DOS on performing well... Unfortunately,
I discarded my copies of DOS 3.3, 4.00, and 4.01. I know it works fine
with DOS 5.00, So I hope it will function well on earlier versions of DOS.
This file comes to you from....
Free Kuwait BBS
(965) 252-1974 14,400 Twincom 14.4DF
RUNNING RBBS-PC 17.3C/STUNNY!
PC_SIG AND OTHER LIBRARIES ONLINE.