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PCBFX Version 2.1 Copyright 1992-1994 Yandell Computer Services
PCBFX provides a profile report of a file's transfer information
such as who uploaded, number of downloads, date of upload, the date
of last download, if time / bytes are charged, enough time / bytes,
and compressed file information (oldest and newest dates, quantity).
PCBFX uses the PCBoard DOWNLOAD.TXT file for this information. A
"database" may optionally be made from DOWNLOAD.TXT for instant file
profiles. A (T)op download profile may be displayed which shows up
to the top 50 (Sysop configurable) downloads on the system. Also
available is a Sysop (Z)ippy text search/scan for the DOWNLOAD.TXT
file, and a user (Y)our-profile scan where the caller may review
their own file transfers. Every option is configurable with the
enclosed, easy to use FXSETUP program (some profile scans will not
be available, depending on how PCBFX is installed).
NOTE: This QUICK.DOC covers basic PCBFX installation for use with
the PCBoard file DOWNLOAD.TXT only. Creating and maintaining the
optional database for instant profiles and top 50 downloads is not
covered here. Refer to PCBFX.DOC for database installation and use.
Many other aspects of installing and using PCBFX are described in
detail in PCBFX.DOC.
QUICK.DOC is not intended as a replacement for PCBFX.DOC. QUICK.DOC
allows you to QUICKLY install PCBFX and see its powerful, high
quality features. You may then decide if you wish to completely
install PCBFX on a customized basis using the detailed information
contained in PCBFX.DOC.
-[ Step 1 ]----------------
Extract the entire contents of PCBFX21.ZIP into its own location
(directory) where doors are generally located on your system.
-[ Step 2 ]----------------
The intent in PCBFX is to install it as an "add-on" command on the
PCBoard main menu, rather than in a door menu. First decide what you
would like this new "command" to be. Some examples:
FX - File Xfers
FI - File Information
FP - File Profile
Install a door called FX or whatever you decide to call it into your
DOORS.LST file using PCBSETUP. Answer the following questions:
USER DOOR
Filename Password Sec Login SYS SYS Shell Path to DOOR Files
-------- -------- --- ----- --- --- ----- ------------------
#) FX 10 N Y N Y (if appropriate)
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-[ Step 3 ]----------------
Configure a door (batch) file. If the door is named FX the following
examples would be the contents of your door file named FX (NOTE: do
NOT place an extension such as .BAT on the FX file):
@echo off
C:\PCBFX\PCBFX.EXE PCBFX.CNF %PCBDRIVE%%PCBDIR%
------------------ --------- ------------------
| | |-> This node's home directory.
| |
| |
| ---------> The name of the configuration
| file. Enter a file NAME only.
| NEVER place a location here.
|
-------> The executable file name. Placing its location
in-line as shown results in MUCH faster loading
time for the program.
The two lines above are all that is required to execute PCBFX when
running as a SHELL door in PCBoard 14.5a, 15.0 and 15.1.
-[ Step 4 ]----------------
Run:
FXSETUP.EXE
> Pressing F1 while editing a parameter will display a help screen!
The F1 help screen displayed at each parameter should be sufficient
to install PCBFX on a temporary basis for a quick evaluation.
NOTE: Answer the parameter: "Database mode for PCBFX to use" with a
"1" (number 1) for this QUICK installation mode. To use the other
database modes you MUST refer to PCBFX.DOC.
When modifying PCBFX.CNF file(s), use ONLY the enclosed FXSETUP.EXE.
There are MANY other features which QUICK.DOC does not cover which
enhance PCBFX operation. Instructions for these features are located
in PCBFX.DOC and should be reviewed.