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Virtual Tools
VBBS 6.12 Documentation -- B-1
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║ APPENDIX B VIRTUAL TOOLS ║
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VBBS software allows for a wide variety of utilities that
SysOp's may find useful. Some are required, such as those that
interface to other networks. And some utilities just make VBBS more
fun to use.
There are MANY fine utilities that are VBBS script MODs, or
source code MODs. Since you are able to get these MODs by way of
the Virtual Net Network, or fellow VBBS systems, it's better to
concentrate on EXTERNAL utilities that can be run outside of VBBS,
or are used by VBBS itself. These are utilities that are usually
EXE files. Below is a list of such utilities, and a description of
what they will do for you.
Utilities By Specific Authors
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Utilities By : Roland DeGraaf
Virtual Technologies
VirtualNet Address 1 @1
BBS - 616-399-4818
VUUCP - VUUCP is a utility needed to interface UUCP style net-
works to VBBS. This software requires VBBS registration
to operate after the shareware trial period and works in
conjunction with UUCP networking software. A copy of
WAF165.ZIP (Waffle BBS software ) and the UUCP files in
it are needed.
VCDROM - VCDROM is a utility used with VBBS that will convert
entire CD's to VBBS directories. It creates the
necessary files needed by VBBS, including the file
descriptions.
VXY - VXY is a specially written protocol driver that allows
the Sysop to have Xmodem, YModem, Ymodem-G, and Zmodem
protocols on the BBS without having to use DSZ. The main
purpose is to support VBBS methods of addressing COM port
addresses and IRQs. VXY (Unlike DSZ) will work under
unusual port configurations and with DigiBoards.
DBMERGE - An external utility which allows for merging two
different databases into one.
VBBS 6.12 Documentation -- B-2
Utilities By : Neil J Marshall
The TransAtlantic BBS
VirtualNet Address 1 @440
FIDO Net address 2:440/11
VFIDO - VFIDO is a utility needed to interface FIDO style net-
works to VBBS. This software requires VBBS registration
to function after the shareware trial period and is
directly supported by VBBS's front end.
VDUPE - VDUPE is a utility that will scan message bases and file
bases and delete duplicate posts and file descriptions.
On file bases, it deletes the oldest file name in the
database.
VLOGS - VLOGS is a utility that allows the Sysop to maintain
Network logs seperate from VBBS. If VBBS deletes a net-
work log VLOGS won't, allowing the Sysop to maintain up
to a year of Network log files.
VSUBS - VSUBS is a utility that allows a server to see what
message subs his clients are getting. If your client(s)
are getting a sub, you might as well set it up too.
After all you're paying to receive it.
VUSER - VUSER is a utility that allows the Sysop to delete users
on a MASS scale, usually by date. You can delete all
users who have not logged on in 6 months, or whatever
time limit you wish to set. And allows this by security
level.
VNODE - VNODE is a utility that is used in the event you should
change your node number, or the network to which you
belong. VNODE will amend all reference to your old node
number and replace them with your new node number.
VAREA - VAREA is a utility to allow you to Subscribe and
unsubscribe to Virtual Net Meassage Areas. It will
handle AutoRequest, Secured, and AutoSubscription Areas.
It creates the necessary files for you and generates a
message to the Host.
VMASS - VMASS is a utility that will create MM files for you. It
will currently create MM file for the entire net,offi-
cials in the net, or all nodes in a region. Works on
Vnet type networks.
Utilities by: Brian Dessent
Brian's Board
VirtualNET Address 1@9990
VWW4 - VWW4 is a utility needed to interface WWIV style
networks to VBBS. This software requires VBBS registra-
tion to function after the shareware trial period and
works in conjuntion with WWIV networking software. Net-
works such as WWIVnet, WWIVlink and IceNet are directly
supported.
VBBS 6.12 Documentation -- B-3
VPKTPEEK - This utility allows viewing and editing of Virtual Net
pending mail packets. Read and delete messages in a packet
without disturbing the rest of the packet.
VREQ - This utility is used in conjunction with WWIV style
networks. It will send automatic Add/Drop Sub requests
adding or deleting the correct NNxxxxx.NEt file as needed.
Miscellaneous Utilities
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CVTUSER - This is a utility for Sysops who are converting from WWIV
software to VBBS. CVTUSER will convert your WWIV 4.2x
standard user list to VBBS format. This saves you from
having to type all your users into VBBS, or forcing them
to re-login as NEW.
Written By : Jake Blues
WW4DL2 - This is a utility for Sysops who are converting from
WWIV software to VBBS. WW4DL2 will convert WWIV style
file bases to VBBS format.
Written By : Jerry Winfrey aka Dr. Pepper
STAT2 - This is a utility that allows the Sysop to edit BBS Stats
such as number of calls, posts, email, Days Online, and
etc.
Written By : SCOTT
QWKSORT - This utility takes all Subs with a NON-ZERO QWK number
and sorts them by QWK number numerically. This assures
that all QWK numbers are unique.
Written By : Jerry Winfrey aka Dr. Pepper
SUBLST - This utility creates a text list of BBS's that subscribe
to one of your Hosted Subs. It lists their node number,
BBS name, phone number, and baud supported.
UEDIT - This is a utility that greatly expands the Sysop's
ability to edit user records. It's a mouse compatible,
pull down menu editor that will even let you print mail-
ing label from your user list.
Written By : Scott
VTAG - This is a utility that allows the Sysop to change tag-
lines with an external program, making it much easier
to do.
Written By : Scott
CHECKIF - CHECKIF is a Utility that will scan all files areas for
files you have deleted, and will mark them as OFF-LINE
for you. Very handy if you want to mass delete files from
DOS, but you don't want to remove the file names and de-
scriptions from VBBS.
Written By : Beep
VBBS 6.12 Documentation -- B-4
VLOG - VLOG Reads VDUPE.TXT created by VDUPE.EXE and writes a
file called dedupe.log. Running VLOG keeps a daily run-
ning log file of dupe stats.
Written By : Gremlin
VCLR - VCLR is a utility that reads any text file and removes
redundant ^P color code changes. For use on bullitins and
such.
Written By : Gremlin
VREAD - VREAD will let the Sysop read any text file that contains
^P color codes, and displays the text in color. Nice for
reading the new BBS logs created by VBBS from WFC.
Written By : Charles
TOPTEN - A free utility that generates .MNU files for Top Ten
Users. MNU's can then be read with a script or in a
the Bulletins section.
VTAPE - An external utility by Wayne Hunt which allows one to
use a tape backup as a supplementary storage medium.
Support for Colorado and other drive types.
VUUCP2 - An external shareware utility by Scott Call for
interfacing with UUCP type networks.
VPROTECT - An external utility that writes read-only files to
the upload directory and prevents hacking.
VSHELL - A VBBS specific remote utility that allow sysops to
carry out various DOS functions from remote.
VSD - VBBS Script Developer. A specific editor for doing
scripts easily.
The Virtual Developer's Toolkit
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See Virtual Developer's ToolKit
With the advent of the new Virtual Developer's Toolkit,
the production and availability of new utilities, dedicated fea-
tures, and online games can soon be expected. The "Toolkit" is
a series of source-code routines and libraries that will enable
developers to create VBBS multi-user online utilities, games,
and applications with ease. The new Toolkit is expected to
produce many new modules for VBBS, and is a very powerful tool
for even intermediate-level "modders" to have in their VBBS
customization arsenal.