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The BBSlist Database door is unique because it allows you to upload ANSI
pictures with the BBS entery. This is a feature that I added to keep it from
looking like every other database door.
Setup:
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1. Edit the file "BBSLIST.CNF"
BBSLIST.CNF
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C:\GAP - Path to DOOR.SYS or PCBOARD.SYS
The Drawing Board - Your BBS Name
0 - 0 = GAP BBS or 1 = PCBoard BBS
1 - Comm Port #
C:\GAP\GEN\BLT7 - Name of ASCII Bulletin
C:\GAP\GEN\BLT7G - Name of ANSI Bulletin
1 - Allow ANSI uploads. 0 = no or 1 = yes
Jeff Anderson * - Your Name
00000 * - Your Registration Number
* If you have registered your copy then change these 2 lines with your
registration info. If you have not registered your copy leave these 2 lines
as they are.
2. Run the program INIT
3. Setup the Batch file to run the door in your BBS Default Directory.
BBSDOOR.BAT
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C: - This is an example of how it is on my BBS
CD\GAP\DOORS\BBSLIST
BBSLST21 BBSLIST.CNF
CD\GAP
GAP
4. With a GAP BBS the next step is to modify \GAP\GEN\DOORS.DAT
DOORS.DAT
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GAMES 20
BBSLIST 20
CALLBACK 0
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Name of .BAT file to run
If you run PCBoard then you have a file similar to this file but I can
not help you with what to enter there. I used to run PCBoard, but I
switched to GAP a long time ago and I do not remember the format of the
file...
That is about it for the actual installation. Now let me just explain a few
other features.
On my BBS I had a user who insisted on entering BBS'S that did not exist.
To keep this from happening in 1.5 I added an add Restriction. To make it so a
user will not be able to add a BBS you will need to create a file called
"ADDLOCK.DAT". In this file Enter the name of the user to lock out. If a
users name appears in this file then the Add option will not appear on his menu.
If he trys to add a BBS it will tell him "Add Restriction in Effect!" It will
Modify the main menu prompt Locally only and add the line "Add Lock in Effect!"
so the sysop will always know if the user is restricted. The Name of the user
must be in all capital letters.
ADDLOCK.DAT
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Test Person
New in this version is a Database Editor. The editor is pretty easy to use,
but I am going to explain it anyway.
1: List BBS Names in Database
This option allows you to view the names of the BBS's in the Database.
2: Edit A BBS in the Database.
This option allows you to edit a BBS that is in the Database. When
you choose this option you will see a prompt that says "Enter the
number of the BBS to Edit or <Enter> to List." If you hit enter you
will get a list of all of the BBS's in the database with their number.
The next prompt will tell you to hit enter to return or [A] to go to
the main menu. If you do not wish to edit any of the BBS's then hit
[A] and you will go back to the main menu, otherwise, hit enter and
you will be asked which BBS to edit.
3: Add a BBS
This allows you to add a BBS without going through the database door.
It works the same way as in the door, with one differance. If you
enter a BBS this way, you will be asked if there is an ANSI picture
for this. If the answer is yes then you will be given a filename.
You must copy the picture to the BBSLIST directory with the filename
that was displayed.
4: Delete a BBS
This will ask you for the number to delete, if you do not know the
number then just hit <Enter> and follow the instructions for Editing
a BBS. Then Delete which number you want. When you delete a BBS you
do not actually delete the BBS untill you Exit the program and save
changes. Deleted BBS's will still remain in the List and will show
up in this format <<< BBS NAME >>>, untill changes are saved.
5: Undelete BBS
This option allows you to undelete a BBS if you deleted it and you
have not already saved it. If you choose undelete it will search for
deleted BBS's and ask you is this the one you want to undelete, if it
is just say Yes.
6: Refresh bulletins
This option refreshes the Bulletins after you have made changes.
To use this option you must first exit out and save your changes then
go back into BBSMAINT and run the refresh.
7: Exit and save changes
This saves all changes and returns you to DOS
8: Exit without saving changes
This option does not save any changes and returns you to DOS. You
will be warned with a flashing red warning asking you if you want to
discard all changes...
This Door was Written with Kenny Gardners GAPQBDR Library for Quick Basic
and it requires BRUN45.EXE to be in the DOS Path. If you do not have it I am
sure that you can find it on one of the local BBS's in your area, because it is
needed for most all doors. If you still can not find it, it is online on my
BBS. Thanks a lot Kenny, I couldn't have done it without you.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for the door, please give
my BBS a Call. I value the feedback and I do listen. I have made several
changes to the door based on user suggestions, and many more will be coming.
If you would like to register this program a small $20.00 fee is asked.
I will send you a copy of the Database door the newest version with a file
called "REGINFO.DAT" this will have your seriel Number and your name in it
and that is what you will put into the bbslist.cnf. Registrations can be sent
to:
Jeff Anderson
4638 Beach Ridge rd.
Lockport, NY 14094
The Drawing Board BBS
2400 (716) 625-9463
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HST Support
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For High speed callers I have a support confrence
on The Night Owls BBS. Confrence #2.
Night Owls BBS
HST (716) 881-5380
HST (716) 881-5688
2400 (716) 882-5182