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┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Q-README Copyright 1988-1991 by Rik Brown │
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│ QNS v3.11 (02/19/91) information │
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│ QNS = Qmodem Networking Scripts │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
WHAT DOES QNS DO?
-----------------
QNS automates mail runs for sysops using RNET or PCRELAY software for
importing and exporting mail to/from the PCBoard message bases via various
mail doors. It is designed to operate from one's nightly event, but can be
invoked anytime from the QNS batch file.
Designed to automate the exchange of messages between two PCBoard BBSs
or a PCBoard and a user. Allows the dialing of 2 different numbers in
rotation when a busy signal is reached. Allows one to reject low speed
connects, set the number of redial tries, # of connect attempts, # of
upload attempts, # of download attempts, etc. Has a built in debugging
mode, and maintains a running log of activity, plus a capture of the most
recent session for further debugging.
*.LOG is a Qmodem log created by this script.
*.CAP is a Qmodem capture of the last session created by this script.
SUPPORT
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The latest version of QNS is available on Travel Online BBS under the
name of QNS*.ZIP and is a FREE download for first time users.
TRAVEL ONLINE BBS
(314) 973-4073 Hayes ULTRA v.32 ST. LOUIS, MO (PC-Pursuit: MOSLO)
(314) 625-4045 Hayes ULTRA v.32 LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO (AT&T, MCI)
I will try to help if you leave comments to me on TRAVEL ONLINE. I cannot
support QNS on echomail networks or SALT AIR BBS. Please let me know if
you encounter any problems or have suggestions for improvements.
Rik Brown -- Sysop -- Travel Online BBS
WHAT ARE THE LATEST VERSIONS?
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QNS has several years background with thousands of successful mail runs
performed. I use QNS on a nightly basis to call several PCBoards. The
latest versions are as follows:
QNS v3.11 (02/19/91) for RNET ■ Qmodem 4.x ■ PCBoard 14.x ■ Various doors
* Current doors: QMAIL 3.0 - 4.0, MARKMAIL 1.x - 2.x, PCRELAY 4.x
QNS v2.00 (08/21/89) for QNET ■ Qmodem 4.x ■ PCBoard 14.x ■ Qmail Door 2.x
QNS v1.04 (12/12/88) for QNET ■ Qmodem 3.x ■ PCBoard 14.x ■ Qmail Door 2.x
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR THIS VERSION
-------------------------------
Both the QMAIL 4.0 and MARKMAIL 2.0 doors are in beta testing at the
time of this release. If we find major changes in the doors which call
for a revision of QNS, we will release an updated version. Hopefully,
this will not be required.
This version uses COLOR for QNS screens. If you are running monochrome,
please refer to your Qmodem manual and adjust the ATWRITE ATTRIBUTEs in
the script files.
I have made the script more generic in that it can be set to use a "PCBoard
Script Prompts" selection for boards offering multilingual operations. This
should make it work properly on any current PCBoard even if the sysop has
customized the standard PCBoard prompts. If your sysop has made any changes
in the standard prompts, ask that a script prompts language selection be
available if it is not already (check further with your sysop).
DISCLAIMER
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This version has been tested on my system and may or may not work on yours.
Use only at your own risk. I hope you will find it useful. It is copyrighted
code, but sysops and BBS users are allowed non-commercial PERSONAL usage.
It is written with high speed modems such as the Hayes ULTRA v.32 modem in
mind. Qmodem initializes the modem per your Qmodem set up.
REQUIREMENTS
------------
Requires a registered version of DSZ (suggest Zmodem protocol) for error
handling. DSZ.COM must exist in a directory in your DOS PATH such as
C:\UTIL.
FILES INCLUDED IN QNS*.ZIP AND SAMPLE LOCATIONS
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Q-README C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT Text file you are reading
QNS.BAT C:\BATCH QNS master batch file (runs the session)
QNSRZ.BAT C:\BATCH DSZ protocol batch file (receive)
QNSSZ.BAT C:\BATCH DSZ protocol batch file (send)
Q-SETUP CMD C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT QNS setup script
Q-SETUP CFG C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT (Created by QNS.BAT using DOS COPY)
Q-LOGON SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT QNS logon script
Q-MM1.SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT MarkMail 1.x door script
Q-MM2.SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT MarkMail 2.x door script
Q-QM3.SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT Qmail 3.x door script
Q-QM4.SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT Qmail 4.x door script
Q-RELAY.SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT PCRelay 4.x door script
Q-LOGOFF.SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT End online session script
Q-FINISH.SCR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT End online session script
MIDI C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT CFG file for SOUND MANAGEMENT (PC-Relay)
MUSIC C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT CFG file for SOUND OF MUSIC (MarkMail)
SALTAIR C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT CFG file for SALT AIR (Qmail)
TRAVEL C:\QMODEM\SCRIPT CFG file for TRAVEL ONLINE (Qmail)
HOW TO SET UP QNS
-----------------
Setting up QNS is simple. But, beforing doing so, be sure that you are
able to operate mail runs manually without QNS. Once you are able to do
so manually and thus sure that you have all your directories set up
properly for RNET or PCRELAY, you are then ready to setup up QNS to
automate mail runs for you.
* Place all of the above files in their respective directories.
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The batch files should be in a directory in your DOS PATH.
The rest of the files should be in your Qmodem SCRIPT directory as
defined in your Qmodem setup (alt-N).
* Adjust the path/file names in the three batch files to fit your system.
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The QNS.BAT file is currently coded for my directories as follows:
QMODEM = R:\QMODEM Where QMODEM.EXE is located
RNET = C:\RNET Where RNET mail is processed
RELAY = R:\RELAY\NODEMIDI Where RELAY mail is processed
The QNS.BAT file needs to be edited to conform to your drive/directories
for QMODEM and RNET (or RELAY if you are running PCRELAY software).
Carefully go through each line and edit the drives/directories to match
your own locations. You may first want to invoke this batch file without
parameters to see a list of command line parameters for your reference.
The QNSRZ.BAT and the QNSSZ.BAT files call DSZ and reads the errorlevel
passed by the DSZ exit code when transferring mail packets. These two
batch files are coded for Zmodem per my DSZ command line.
You may wish to examine the first line of these two batch files and make
any alterations to it except to the %1\%2 in the DSZ command line which
is required. You must have a registered version of DSZ for these to work.
* Adjust the information in the CFG file which you will use.
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Edit the configuration file for the BBS to which you are calling. You
may create (DOS COPY) and edit any individual CFG file for each BBS
that you call. I have included several sample CFG files for boards
which I call to exchange mail:
MIDI config file for SOUND MANAGEMENT, Chicago, IL PCRELAY
MUSIC config file for SOUND OF MUSIC, Oceanside, NY MARKMAIL2/RNET
SALTAIR config file for SALT AIR, Salt Lake City, UT QMAIL4/RNET
TRAVEL config file for TRAVEL ONLINE, St. Louis, MO QMAIL4/RNET
If you call any of these boards it will be very simple for you to just
change these to fit your needs such as editing my name to yours and
putting in your proper password, etc. Each line is commented below it.
Be sure to check each ODD numbered (1,3,5,etc.) line for compatability
with your set up. Each one of these lines is utilized by the script.
There is no error checking to make sure you have placed the proper
information on each line. So please be careful as proper information must
be passed to the script for proper execution.
The even numbered (2,4,6,etc.) comment lines are included for easy
reference as to what must be filled in above. The comment lines do not
contain information utilized by the script but they must remain as they
are counted by the script as a buffer between the ODD configuration lines.
* Note that the script files themselves need NO EDITING.
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All editable info is in the BATCH files and the CFG files.