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SFILE-Creator Documentation v2.50
Legal Stuff:
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*** DISCLAIMER ***
The user of this software program and it's included
files assumes all risks and liabilities. Dave
Perkovich and Damar Enterprises provide no warranties
whether implied or explicit. Dave Perkovich and Damar
Enterprises are not responsible for any damages
including, but not limitted to, direct, indirect,
special or consequential. You may distribute this
program in its original and unmodified form. This program
may not be distributed via CDROM without expressed written
permission by Damar Enterprise, Inc. THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE IMPLIES AGREEMENT OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OUTLINED ABOVE.
Cool, now let's get down to what this program is all about!
What is SFILE-Creator?
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Well, it started as a simple utility to add the "smiley" face to inbound TICK
generated SFFILES.BBS. Since its origination, I have found other uses for
SFILE. Such things as alphabetically ordering the files and creating a header
both popped up as development progressed. So now SFILE will automatically add
commas in the file size, add smileys where appropriate (between words, not
truncating them!), sort the SFFILES.BBS alphabetically, and create a header. If
you decide after running SFILE-Creator, you want your old SFFILES.BBS back,
there is an automatic backup made called SFFILES.SF which is found in the file
area's directory (right next to the new SFFILES.BBS)
Registration Info:
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Registration cost is $10 - we accept VISA and MASTERCARD. Fill out the
registration form that came with this program and send it with a check to the
P.O.Box, or netmail it to us with your VISA or MASTERCARD information.
Limitations?
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Other than the fact there is a limit of 7,000 files per area (which is NOT
overcome by registering) SFILE-Creator stops at the end of its run and expects
the human to enter a registration number. Just hit ENTER if you have not
registered SFILE-Creator. For those of you who cough up the 10 bucks,
SFILE-Creator will run GREAT from your nightly maintenance routine. I feel this
is the best way to work around "cripple-ware" and annoying nag screens. The
program is fully functional and the $10 will get you unattended usage.
How to use SFILE-Creator?
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To run this program, place it and the accompanying SFILE.DAT in your Spitfire
Home directory (it needs to be able to locate SFFAREA.DAT)
Edit the SFILE.DAT to reflect your name and your BBS' name.
The command line is simple:
/AREAS: Pass it x..y where x = starting area and
y = ending area. You can also simply pass
ALL to generate a listing for all areas.
/NOH Pass this if you do NOT want SFILE to generate
a custom header for this area.
That's it! Unregistered mode will pause at the end (DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE
PRODUCT IN AN UNATTENDED BATCH FILE!) Registered mode will allow its use in a
BATCH file, say in your nightly maintenance, etc.
Example Usage:
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SFILE /AREAS:ALL /NOH
This will scan all your file areas and retain the original (or lack
thereof) header information.
SFILE /AREAS:1..1
This is will only scan area #1 and WILL create a new header.
SFILE /AREAS:1..3 /NOH
This will scan areas 1 thru 3 and retain the original (or lack thereof)
header information.
Bug Report:
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Who said writing software was a perfect science? If you happen to come across a
bug or find a neat option you'd like to have implemented, contact us at
510-247-9221 or 1:161/205 and let us know!