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BBS Database Door V1.3 (Sept.19, 1992)
by Rusty Gordon, Metro Movies BBS - Franklin, TN - (615) 790-1545
This program is offered without warranty and the author makes no claim that
it will suit your needs. I cannot be liable for any incidental damage
to your system hardware or software that arises out of your use of this
software.
Register for free by calling Metro Movies BBS at (615) 790-1545
and filling out Registration [Q]uestionnaire (#2). You will receive your
free PERMANENT registration number immediately upon completing it!
Purpose of the BBS Database:
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The BBS Database Door is a program which allows your callers to view a local
BBS database and add to that database new boards (if authorized to do so).
It is simple to use and understand, and thru DOORWAY is a safe Menu Hook
addition to your Wildcat! BBS. I have mine prominently located in the Main
Menu, where it has become one of the most popular door features I offer.
Users can [V] iew Records, [A] dd Records, [F] ind Records, [S] ort Alpha-
betically, and use online [H] elp.
Installing:
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Getting your own Database Up and Running is very easy. Make sure you have
met all of the following requirements--
1) You must have a copy of Marshall Dudley's "DOORWAY.EXE" in your path.
I keep it in the subdirectory C:\WC30.
2) Place the Batch file (MAIN1.BAT) or (MAIN2.BAT) in C:\WC30.
3) Set Makewild to recognize the Menu Hook in all vaild security levels
desired. Use a logical call letter like [L]ocal BBS Database or
[T]he BBS Database.
4) Place the BBSDB.EXE file in C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1 because it will look
for your DOOR.SYS file there and isn't set up to find it otherwise.
The data file BBSDB.DAT will reside or be created here as well.
5) The sample DOOR.SYS is provided so that the program may be used locally.
It should be deleted when installing in your Node work directory, since
the caller's door.sys file will be used there. Caller's name, baud rate,
and location will be displayed when in the Database Main Menu.
6) If un-registered, run BBSDBCFG.EXE and configure your password for
adding boards to your database. Skip over questions asking for your
registration number, BBS Name, and Sysop Name as these fields won't
work without the registration number being valid. You can get a full
demo period with complete functionality without registering the
database. Remember though, the registration is FREE and then your
copy becomes permanent.
If you already have your registration number:
Run BBSDBCFG.EXE and configure your registration number, BBS Name,
Sysop Name, and password for adding boards to your database. If not
registered, omit the registration number part by pressing ENTER
Any BBS Name and Sysop Name info will not appear until a vaild
registration number has been entered. Instead, it will display
"UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY".
Creating Your Database:
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The database can be created manually before you install on your BBS or you
can place the program file in the node work directory without data and when
the first board is entered, the file will be created. The sample datafile
should be deleted after you have seen how it should appear. Once you have
deleted BBSDB.DAT, the database will be initialized and ready for your
entries.
To enter new boards in the database, enter your password and enter each item
one at a time as the program calls for it. You have up to 45 characters for
each field.
I use the Questionnaire system in Wildcat to take applications
from folks wishing to list their boards. You could give the password out to
your visiting sysops and let them enter their info directly into the database.
Periodically changing the password would be wise. I choose to enter them
myself so that they appear uniform (not in all caps for example), thus
keeping it neat looking (and aiding in the case sensitive string searches).
I have enclosed a Wildcat 3x questionnaire file which calls for the proper
information in the proper sequence so that it is easy to follow when you go
to add new boards.
Where Should Each file reside?
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DOORWAY.EXE - Anywhere in your DOS Path (Required if you plan
to use the BBS Database as a door.
If you cannot find this program, call Metro
Movies BBS at (615) 790-1545. It should also be
on the Wildcat HQ BBS as DRWY220.ZIP or newer
version.
BBSDB.DAT - Node Work Directory C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1
delete the example when building your own database
BBSDB.EXE - Node Work Directory C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1
BBSDBCFG.EXE - Node Work Directory C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1
This program configures registration number,
board and sysop names, and your password.
You can also make a straight ascii text file
for your BBSDB.CFG file by following the
following example:
Registration number: -------> 000000000
Sysop Name: -------> "Rusty Gordon"
BBS Name: -------> "Metro Movies BBS"
Password: -------> "password"
BBSDB.CFG - Created by BBSDBCFG.EXE : C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1
This file is required and must be in directory
with program file BBSDB.EXE
QUES0001.001 - Goes in C:\WC30\QUES (If you wish to use it)
This is the questionnaire file for taking your
applications from Visiting Sysops if you decide
to do it this way. This file is not required.
BBSDB.DOC - Print and delete or retain on disk anywhere you
wish.
MAIN1.BAT - Sample Batch file included (should be in the
BBS Home Directory C:\WC30
DOOR.SYS - Example DOOR.SYS file should be in the same
directory as the program. It should be deleted
prior to using as a door though because the
caller's DOOR.SYS will be automatically created
in the node work directory when he enters the door.
The sample is provided so the program will work
without being fully installed as a door.
Support:
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I'll do the best I can to help you get the database up and running on your
Single Line Wildcat! BBS. I am not familiar with multi-line operation and
don't know how to answer your questions about other BBS Programs, but this
should work fine with any program which follows the uniform DOOR.SYS stan-
dard.
Contact me at the Metro Movies BBS, (615) 790-1545 2400-14,400 USR V.32bis
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Rusty Gordon
419 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
*** Please register your copy of DOORWAY with Marshall Dudley.
This fantastic program makes a safe drop to DOS for your BBS a reality in
addition to turning ordinary programs into doors! ---- Data World BBS
(615) 966-3574.
Future versions of the BBS DATABASE:
Registered users may download the latest version from my Wildcat!
BBS. (615) 790-1545. Registration numbers will be vaild on all
subsequent versions.