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BBS2Dir version 1.01
for Renegade BBS System version 5-31+
FILES.BBS -> *.DIR importer
for the importation of files using FILES.BBS-type description files
Released 08-01-94
Programmed by Jason Almeida and Corbett Klempay
JC Computer Consulting
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1 DISCLAIMER
BBS2Dir and its configuration program (B2DCFG hereafter) are distributed
as is, with no warranty of any kind. In no event shall the authors, Jason
Almeida and Corbett Klempay, be liable to you or anyone else for any damages
or costs incurred through the use of BBS2Dir.
No part of BBS2Dir may be modified, altered, reverse-engineered, or in any
way changed. BBS2Dir may not be sold or distributed for profit without written
permission from the authors.
The distribution of unmodified copies of BBS2Dir is highly encouraged. JC
Computer Consulting is always happy to allow shareware CD-ROM distributors to
put our programs on their CD-ROMs.
BBS2Dir is a trademark of Jason Almeida and Corbett Klempay. Renegade
BBS System is a trademark of Cott Lang. LZEXE is a trademark of Fabrice
Bellard. ARJ is a trademark of Robert Jung. PKZip is a trademark of Phil
Katz. LHA is a trademark of Haruyasu Yoshizaki.
2 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
BBS2Dir is shareware. The unregistered version differs from the
registered in a couple ways : After every 5th directory is processed, there
will be a short beep. Upon completion, BBS2Dir will beep 4 times.
If you like BBS2Dir, or just wish to set your conscience at ease, you
can send any donation ($5 and up, please) to the authors for all the hard
work that went into the making of this quality program. Upon receipt of a
donation, we will either send you netmail via FidoNet or ITCNet containing
your registration number, or we will send you a letter with your
registration number. When registering, fill out the complete registration
form (REGFORM.JC) Upon receiving your registration number, go into
B2DCFG.EXE and select the registration selection. Enter the information
sent to you into the configuration program EXACTLY as you see it.
* NOTE : For more information about registering your copy of BBS2Dir,
consult REGFORM.JC.
3 INSTALLATION
Installation of BBS2Dir is quite easy. All you have to do is unARJ the
B2D100.ARJ archive into your Renegade main directory (i.e. C:\BBS\). After
that is done, run B2DCFG.EXE to configure BBS2Dir to your specifications.
Make sure you have B2DCFG search your hard drive for ARJ.EXE, PKUNZIP.EXE,
and LZH.EXE if you wish to have BBS2Dir search for FILE_ID.DIZ's. After
completing configuration, you can execute BBS2DIR.EXE. The preferred way
to run BBS2Dir is in a echomail event (if you are using BBS2Dir for file
echoes). If you are using BBS2Dir to import a CD-ROM, you must first define
the new file bases in Renegade. Be sure to flag the bases as CD-ROM if
necessary. Otherwise, BBS2Dir will detect an error when running. BBS2Dir
will read the FILES.BBS in each directory and import all files there if
the directories are setup correctly. BBS2Dir can take two optional
parameters. The first is the user number corresponding to the user who
should receive credit for uploading the files. In most cases, this should
be user #1 (you). For this reason, user #1 is the default user to be credited
with uploads. The other parameter is an optional alternate name for FILES.BBS
(some CD-ROMs have filenames ending with .DIR). Note that this list does not
support wild cards.
Example command line: BBS2DIR 2 OS2.DIR
This command line would process the files described in OS2.DIR. User
#2 would be credited with the uploads.
* NOTE : The executables have been LZEXE'ed to save space on the user's
hard drive and to prevent corruption. LZEXE'ed files perform a simple CRC
self-check each time they are run, so do not attempt to hexedit either of
the files; they will not run afterwards.
4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: I don't have B2DCFG.EXE, and BBS2Dir won't run without it. What should
I do?
A: You have not gotten a complete copy of BBS2Dir. To get a complete copy,
call the BBS at the end of this documentation.
Q: Which versions of Renegade will this work for?
A: We have only tested it on 5-31. However, we are going to try it on
different versions and report the results on the ITCNet Renegade echo,
and there will also be a file available on The Garden.
Q: In BBS2DIR.LOG, non-existent files show up. The filenames begin with a
character such as "|", "+", etc. and are followed by lowercase letters.
Ex: "+ for file ech"
A: In B2DCFG there is an option for the extended description character.
Assign this to be the first character in the "filename". Unless you
have a back-up of the FILES.BBS used to import the file, you will be
unable to import the extended description with the file. The
description for the file will only have the first line, but will be
otherwise intact.
Q: Something happened to BBS2Dir that wasn't covered in this Troubleshooting
section.
A: Netmail us via FidoNet or ITCNet, send us a letter, or fax us about the
problem, and we will try to resolve it.
5 THE FUTURE OF BBS2Dir
The future of BBS2Dir depends heavily on the response we receive from
you, the user. If we find people are interested in BBS2Dir, then we will
probably continue to improve it.
Possible options for the future :
1. Sets of files for CD-ROMs such as Monster Media, so the sysop doesn't
have to go through the tedious procedure of creating all the
directories.
2. The ability to choose which directories should be processed.
3. Create FILES.BBS from existing file records in Renegade.
As you can see by our rather short list, we are unsure of what the next
step for BBS2Dir should be. We would appreciate any feedback which could
aid us in planning the future of BBS2Dir.
6 WHERE TO CONTACT THE AUTHORS
To get the latest copy of BBS2Dir, you can FREQ it from the BBS below
using the magic filename "BBS2DIR" (without quotes). We would appreciate
any feedback you may have regarding BBS2Dir, compliment or criticism. We
rely on the comments and constructive criticism provided by users in order
to enhance and correct our programs. Even if you have no problems or
suggestions to voice, feel free to let us know what you think of BBS2Dir.
comments and suggestions can be directed to us at The Garden or our mailing
address below. The Garden is a free access BBS that is open to all who
apply.
The Garden
FidoNet (1:2240/200)
ITCNet (85:871/617)
ZyXELNet (18:1070/0)
DogNet (34:100/100)
(810)695-6222 BBS/Fax
Supports v.32bis, ZyXEL 16800/19200
Mailing address :
JC Computer Consulting
9774 Burning Tree Dr.
Grand Blanc, MI 48439