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FdCfg (c) 1996
By
Bob Westcott
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What is FdCfg
FdCfg is a program that will make the configuration files for
FdMsg. This is done by asking you questions and then placing
the answers in the configuration file. This may not always make
the shortest configure file, but it will make a good one.
It will also allow you to edit any configuration file made by
the program or made manually.
If the files were made manually there is a chance the FdCfg could
hang or give unreadable display. If this happens then remake the
configuration files again using FdCfg.
What do I need to start Fdcfg
All that is required to run FdCfg is that FdCfg is in the same
directory as FdMsg & where your configuation are to be. You
must have run FdMsg at least once so that the file FDMSG.FIL
is created.
How to I operate FdCfg
By typing and entering FdCfg this will bring up FdCfg with the
Main Menu on the screen.
Now you have the choice of making, editing, or exiting to DOS.
This is done by using your arrow keys and pressing enter.
You can exit from the main menu using the Esc key.
Making a new Configure file.
The first thing that you must answer is what will be the 3 letter
ident of the file (really it can be 1, 2, or 3 letters). If you
enter abc then the name of the configuration file will be
FDMSGABC.CFG.
The next question, is this for a NetMail or EchoMail message.
You will then be asked when you want this message sent. The answer
to the last 2 questions will determine what the following questions
will be. Even the answer you give to some other questions will
determine some questions. This makes it just about impossible
to put all the combination of questions in a doc.
Some important points are:
Some validity checks are made. If you enter a path and file name
the program will check to see if that file is really there. If
it isn't then it will not let you enter it. Other checks are made
like in some cases you can only enter certain charactors. The
good thing about this is if you enter an incorrect answer the
program in most cases will inform you that you made an error and
will tell you what acceptable answers are. Remember that a correct
answer for one configuration setup may not be acceptable in another
configuration setup.
IF YOU make a mistake you can NOT cancel the message until the end
of the questions. It is done this way because it may be easier to
"Edit" the configuration than to complete all the questions again.
The most common error is to make the configuration and not have made
the other files first. It is easier to enter something other than
a file path & name then "Edit" the configuration file later.
Editing a configuration file
NO VALIDITY CHECKS when editing.
When you want to edit a configuration file and go to the edit menu
you will find the name of ALL the configuration files on the right
side of the menu. Using the arrow keys you can select the file
you wish to edit then press enter. The file (except for comments
lines) will now be displayed on the left side of the screen.
By using the arrow keys you can now select the line you wish to
edit and then press enter. In some cases the value changes when
you press enter and in other cases the line turns Blue and you
type in a new answer. Again remember if you change something NO
checking is done to insure you have it correct and all the required
fields are present.
You may delete lines using the Del key.
If the file you delete has a .WRK file it will also be deleted.
You may insert a line by pressing the Ins key.
You can only insert ONE line at a time and must press F7 (to save it)
or press Esc (to cancel it) before you can insert another line.
After you make all the changes you want you have 2 choices.
If you press the F7 key then you will save all the changes.
When you make changes to a configuration file another line will
be added to the file giving the date and time it was edited.
If you press Esc then NONE of the changes made will be saved.
There is a calendar on the edit screen and when you bring up the
edit screen it will show the current month. Using the Left/Right
arrows will change the month displayed.
The best way to learn this program is to use it. Of course if
you have any questions read the docs again, send me Netmail, or
call voice 405-333-2252.
See ya
Bob...
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