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[[ Version 7.3B ]]
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 1 ]]
Table of Contents
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Page #
Crippled Program ?? ................................... 2
Quick Start ........................................... 2
Zip File Contents ..................................... 3
What Updn Does ........................................ 4
Why Use Updn? ......................................... 4
How to Run Updn ....................................... 4
Types of Bulletins .................................... 4
Bulletin 1 ........................................ 5
Bulletin 2 ........................................ 5
Bulletin 3 ........................................ 6
Bulletin 4 ........................................ 6
Bulletin 5 ........................................ 7
Bulletin 6 ........................................ 7
Bulletin 7 ........................................ 8
Bulletin 8 ........................................ 9
Bulletin 9 ........................................ 11
Bulletin 0 ........................................ 11
Command Line Arguments - Syntax ....................... 12
The Parameter File and How to Use ..................... 12
Parameter File Format ................................. 14
Ansi Color Codes .................................. 16
Examples of PRM Files ................................. 17
Bulletin 7 - Sysop Configurable Bulletin .............. 18
Changing Bulletin 7 ................................... 19
Bulletin 0 - Sysop Configurable bulletin .............. 19
About the Program ..................................... 21
Changes to Data Files ................................. 22
Errorlevels ........................................... 23
Append Switch ......................................... 23
Callers File 'Care & Feeding' ......................... 24
Trouble Shooting ...................................... 24
Bin2asc.exe (edit 7 & 8 data files) ................... 26
Introduction ....................................... 26
How it works ....................................... 26
Bulletin 7 Data File Format ........................ 26
Bulletin 8 Data File Format ........................ 28
The UPDN?.DEF File ................................. 29
All I ask is .......................................... 30
In Closing ............................................ 30
Free Registration ..................................... 30
Registration Form ..................................... 31
History of Releases ................................... 32
Online UPDN Registration .............................. 32
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 2 ]]
[[ Crippled Program ?? ]]
Philosophically I am against crippled software. I am also against
war, poverty, bigotry, environmental distruction, and a lot of other
things. Our world is not perfect. Very few users will register programs
programs unless they have something to gain.
UPDN is set up to be fully functional. It will operate from the
DOS command line and produce all bulletins.
Registration enables certain features. These are
Batch file operation
Inhibition of screen writes and built in pauses.
I don't believe that UPDN is crippled as non registered users can
use the full program and produce all the bulletins from the DOS
command line.
Registration gives convenience and the ability to use the program
in a daily event batch file.
Why inhibit certain features??
Very simple. Updn started out as a fully functional program. Very few
registrations were received. Locking certain features started the
registrations pouring in. It takes a lot of time and money to develop
a piece of software. Registrations offset some of this cost. Very rarely
is there a huge profit from a program such as UPDN when you realize the
number of hours put into it. Registration just helps to make working
on the program 'fun'.
[[ Quick Start ]]
If you don't want to read the docs and like living on the edge:
1 - Create a separate directory for updn.
2 - Put UPDN.EXE and UPDN.PRM from the Zip into this directory
3 - Edit UPDN.PRM with an ascii text editor. It's commented.
4 - Enter at the DOS command line
UPDN
If you get an error check the paths in the UPDN.PRM file.
If you still get an error READ THE DOCS.
Bulletins 7 and 0 will not be produced unless the proper configuration
exists.. READ THE DOCS.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 3 ]]
[[ ZIP CONTENTS ]]
The original UPDN73.ZIP file is compressed using PKZIP with
Authenticity Verification and contains the following files.
BULL7 .CFG -> Sample bulletin 7 configuration file
CONVERT .DOC -> Instructions for convert.exe
CONVERT .EXE -> Converts pre v. 7.0 data files to
v. 7.0 format
README .1ST -> Contains IMPORTANT information that
may keep your C: drive from being
formatted
REGISTER.DOC -> Instructions to insert registration
number into parameter file
REGISTER.FRM -> Registration form to help put my kids
through college
SAMPLE .ZIP -> Zip containing sample bulletin 0 .DEF files
BIN2ASC .EXE -> A utility to alter bull 7 & 8 Data files
UPDN .EXE -> THE EXECUTABLE FILE
UPDN .PRM -> Sample parameter file
UPDN0 .DEF -> Default bulletin 0 .DEF file
UPDN .DOC -> This file
WHATS .NEW -> History of revisions for UPDN
Check it to see if your problem has
been corrected
Many BBS's rezip uploaded files. That will remove the PkZIP
Authenticity Verification.
In addition updn.exe will create the following files when executed
prm = parameter file base name
c = alpha character (abcdefg...)
prmc.def -> holds the first record and last read record
number of the callers file. One produced
for each callers file (node) listed in the
parameter file
prm3.dat -> Ascii data file for bulletin 3 (Top 30 Files)
prm7.dat -> Binary data file for bulletin 7 (Sysop config)
prm8.dat -> Binary data file for bulletin 8 (Time Util)
prm9.dat -> Ascii data file for bulletin 9 (Top 30 Door Users)
prm0.dat -> Ascii data file for bulletin 0 (Top 30 Anything Users)
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 4 ]]
[[ What UPDN Does ]]
Updn produces bulletins for RBBS-PC bulletin boards. Every BBS
has a bulletin section. Sysops are sometimes at a loss as how
to create bulletins for this section. UPDN solves this problem.
It creates all kinds of text files that can be used as bulletins,
news files, announcements etc.
UPDN uses information read from the users and callers files
to create bulletins. As a result the bulletins give accurate up to
date information about your BBS.
[[ Why Use UPDN? ]]
Why? Why NOT! If you use RBBS and can think of a reason why
you should NOT use UPDN, then give me a call! To the point, UPDN
creates just about ANY Statistic Bulletin you can dream of accurately
and up to date. You can even place it in a batch file (registered version)
to keep them updated all the time or place it in a daily or monthly event
batch file (registered version). Users just love to read the board
statistics to see which files are good, which games are played the most,
who calls the most, etc.
[[ How to Run UPDN ]]
UPDN, of course, can be executed from the DOS prompt. However,
the best way to use it is in a batch file. The daily event batch file
is the best way to run it. All bulletins would then be updated at a
regular interval and give sysops and users the most accurate information.
Registration must be enabled by a proper registration number in order
to use UPDN in a batch file. Unregistered users should run UPDN from
the DOS prompt.
[[ Types of Bulletins ]]
UPDN was originally called UPDN because it only created bulletins
for Top Uploads and Top Downloads. UPDN quickly grew to what it is
today, so why change the name.
UPDN creates nine different bulletins that can be placed in any
order and in any file. These bulletins include:
Number What it does
------ ----------------------------------------------
1 List of the Top 15 Downloaders on the System
2 List of the Top 15 Uploaders on the System
3 List of the Top 30 Files Downloaded
4 Complete Sorted List of Users
5 Basic Statistics of the Current User
6 List of the Top 15 Users on the System
7 Sysop Configurable Statistics Bulletin
8 Three page Time Utilization Stats and Time Graph
9 Top 30 Door Users
0 Configurable Bulletin - Top 30 'Anything' Users
Each bulletin can be completely controlled by you. All have three
types created, non ascii, ascii and ANSI. The bulletins you are about to
see are the non ascii bulletins using the default border of *.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 5 ]]
Here they are :
Bulletin One - List of Top 15 Downloaders on the System
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - TOP 15 DOWNLOADERS as of 11/27/91
********* Name ********************* DL:UL *** Count **
* 1 - MARK KEOUGH 5:1 276 *
* 2 - JAMES SHOWERS 6:1 237 *
* 3 - STANLEY SWIZDOR 6:1 193 *
* 4 - BILL SPINKS 2:1 180 *
* 5 - ART LEIGH 58:1 175 *
* 6 - KERRY SMITH 12:1 172 *
* 7 - MARK FORD 2:1 169 *
* 8 - MITCH HAMMOND 15:1 167 *
* 9 - BILL WOODWORTH 4:1 163 *
* 10 - TOM VALENTINE 3:1 152 *
* 11 - MIKE LAW 139:1 139 *
* 12 - DREW HAMMOND 46:1 139 *
* 13 - ROBERT COVILLE 15:1 135 *
* 14 - FRANK SULLIVAN 135:1 135 *
* 15 - CHARLES RIFFLE 1:1 131 *
*******************************************************
{PB
Bulletin Two - List of Top 15 Uploaders to the System
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - TOP 15 UPLOADERS as of 11/27/91
********* Name ********************* DL:UL *** Count **
* 1 - JOHN SMITH .19:1 114 *
* 2 - NICK BRINDAK .50:1 99 *
* 3 - BILL SPINKS 2:1 83 *
* 4 - DJ DEREDITA .67:1 79 *
* 5 - BRIAN RIFFLE .18:1 75 *
* 6 - CHARLES RIFFLE 1:1 73 *
* 7 - BILL MINNIER 1:1 69 *
* 8 - MARK FORD 2:1 59 *
* 9 - MARK KEOUGH 5:1 55 *
* 10 - TOM VALENTINE 3:1 45 *
* 11 - PETER VALDINA .5:1 40 *
* 12 - JOHN WELLS 2:1 39 *
* 13 - JAMES SHOWERS 6:1 38 *
* 14 - MIKE BENTKOFSKY .84:1 38 *
* 15 - TOM HANSEN 1:1 37 *
*******************************************************
{PB
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 6 ]]
Bulletin Three - List of Top 30 Files on the System
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - TOP 30 FILES as of 06/03/90
***************************************************************
* 1 - FILES.ZIP 115 * 16 - LARRY.TXT 14 *
* 2 - AREABBS.TXT 40 * 17 - AUTO-OFF.ZIP 14 *
* 3 - PKZ101.EXE 32 * 18 - SUSAN.ZIP 13 *
* 4 - PKZ102.EXE 29 * 19 - TALK2ME.ZIP 13 *
* 5 - UPDN58.ZIP 29 * 20 - CTUTOR.ZIP 12 *
* 6 - CHICKS.GIF 24 * 21 - PORTAL3.ZIP 12 *
* 7 - DOORGAME.ZIP 21 * 22 - PREVUSER.MOD 12 *
* 8 - PKZ092.EXE 20 * 23 - PUTPUT.ZIP 12 *
* 9 - MICHELE.GIF 18 * 24 - KARATE.ZIP 11 *
*10 - UPDN420.ZIP 17 * 25 - TEEOFF.ZIP 11 *
*11 - ANGEL.GIF 17 * 26 - FINGER3.ZIP 11 *
*12 - UPDN54.ZIP 16 * 27 - JAN89.GIF 11 *
*13 - UPDN440.ZIP 15 * 28 - ADDGRF1.ZIP 11 *
*14 - SUPERZAX.ZIP 15 * 29 - 3D-STAR.ZIP 11 *
*15 - BASSTR26.ZIP 15 * 30 - AWARD.ZIP 11 *
***************************************************************
4,044 Files Downloaded
{PB
Bulletin Four - List of Users on the System
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
INFO QUEST RBBS - USER LIST as of 12-03-1989
*****************************************************************************
* ALBRYCHT, MARC - CARBONDALE, IL * MANXAM, IVAN - CARBONDALE - IL *
* ALLISON, JAMES - PHOENIX ARIZONA * MARCUS, ROBERT - WINCHESTER, VA. *
* ANTHONEY, PAUL - CARBONDALE, IL * MARTIN, DOUG - CARBONDALE ILLINOIS *
* BAILEY, TERRY - CARBONDALE, IL * MARTINO, LEON - GUILDERLAND, NY *
* BAKER, JEFF - CARBONDALE, IL * MAY, ROBERT - FRANKFORT, IL *
* BAKER, THOMAS - MARION, IL. * MCBRIDE, SCOTT - CARBONDALE IL *
. . .
. . .
* LYCZAK, JOE - CARBONDALE, IL * WILLIAMS, TIM - CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS*
* LYNN, GARY - MCLEANSBORO IL * WINTERNHEIMER, TERRY - CARBONDALE, I*
* MAGEE, CLIFF - CARBONDALE IL. * WRIGHT, ROBERT - MARION, IL *
* MALIWANAG, ALEX - CARBONDALE,IL * WUNDERLICH, MARK - CARBONDALE, IL *
* MAN, FAT - CARBINDULL IL * ZILZ, TONY - CARBONDALE *
*****************************************************************************
256 Users Listed
{PB
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 7 ]]
Bulletin Five - Basic Stats of the Current User
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This bulletin does not change, but is included
to allow it to be appended to the other bulletins.
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - YOUR STATISTICS as of 09/13/90
***************************************************************
* {VY *
* Stats for {FN *
* {LN *
* From {TY {CT {TN *
* *
* Security Level ................ {SL *
* Time Left Today ................ {TR *
* Time Used Today ................ {TE *
* *
* Files Downloaded ................ {DL *
* Bytes Downloaded ................ {DB *
* *
* Files Uploaded ................ {UL *
* Bytes Uploaded ................ {UB *
* {VN *
***************************************************************
{PB
Bulletin Six - List of Top 15 Users on the System
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - TOP 15 USERS as of 06/03/90
*******************************************************
* 1 - PETER VALDINA 1225 *
* 2 - JON VALDINA 955 *
* 3 - MARK FORD 487 *
* 4 - MIKE BENTKOFSKY 478 *
* 5 - TOM VALENTINE 311 *
* 6 - MARK KEOUGH 301 *
* 7 - DAVID FORD 301 *
* 8 - GILES SMITH 257 *
* 9 - JAMES DUNN 219 *
* 10 - BILL WOODWORTH 211 *
* 11 - TIM FORD 166 *
* 12 - PAYTON SMITH 156 *
* 13 - WOOD STOCK 151 *
* 14 - KERRY SMITH 147 *
* 15 - STANLEY SWIZDOR 136 *
*******************************************************
{PB
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 8 ]]
Bulletin Seven - Sysop Configurable Statistics Bulletin
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
[[ Auburn BBS Statistics ]]
Compiled from 10-01-89 to 05-31-90
***********************************************************
* *
* 242 Days in Period Total Daily *
* *
* [[ Caller Statistics ]] *
* =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *
* *
* Logins 4,441 18.4 *
* *
* At 9600 Baud (local) 40 0.2 *
* At 2400 Baud 2,598 10.7 *
* At 1200 Baud 1,638 6.8 *
* At 300 Baud 165 0.7 *
* *
* Accesses Denied 146 0.6 *
* New Users 162 0.7 *
* Dropped Carriers 1,811 7.5 *
* AutoLogoffs 403 1.7 *
* Sleep disconnects 40 0.2 *
* Security Violations 227 0.9 *
* Time Limit Exceeded 120 0.5 *
* Sysop Pages 222 0.9 *
* Sysop Chats 326 1.3 *
* *
* [[ Message Statistics ]] *
* =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *
* *
* Message Reads 2,212 9.1 *
* New Messages 818 3.4 *
* *
* Bulletin Reads 3,686 15.2 *
* *
* [[ File Statistics ]] *
* =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *
* *
* Files Downloaded 2,479 10.2 *
* Files Uploaded 512 2.1 *
* *
* Attempted Duplicate Upload 90 0.4 *
* Not Enough Time to DL 96 0.4 *
* Aborted File Transfers 533 2.2 *
* *
* [[ Game Statistics ]] *
* =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *
* *
* Doors Opened 2,590 10.7 *
* *
***********************************************************
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 9 ]]
Bulletin Eight - Time Utilization Statistics Bulletin
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This is a three page bulletin.
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - Time Utilization as of 04/07/92
*******************************************************
* *
* Time Period 01-01-92 - 04-03-92 *
* Total Days 93 *
* *
* Total Calls 2,171 *
* Calls / Day 23.3 *
* *
* Total Use 801 Hrs, 4 Min, 57 secs *
* Daily Use 8 Hrs, 36 Min, 49 secs *
* *
* Average Time/Call 22 Minutes *
* *
* Utilization - 1 Node 35.9 % *
* Busiest Time 5 PM with 137 Calls *
* *
*******************************************************
{PB
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - Calls per Hour as of 04/07/92
*******************************************************
* Time Calls Daily Time Calls Daily *
* 0000 - 0100 78 0.84 1200 - 1300 123 1.32 *
* 0100 - 0200 60 0.65 1300 - 1400 126 1.35 *
* 0200 - 0300 59 0.63 1400 - 1500 119 1.28 *
* 0300 - 0400 3 0.03 1500 - 1600 128 1.38 *
* 0400 - 0500 0 0.00 1600 - 1700 125 1.34 *
* 0500 - 0600 50 0.54 1700 - 1800 137 1.47 *
* 0600 - 0700 31 0.33 1800 - 1900 131 1.41 *
* 0700 - 0800 49 0.53 1900 - 2000 127 1.37 *
* 0800 - 0900 76 0.82 2000 - 2100 123 1.32 *
* 0900 - 1000 87 0.94 2100 - 2200 135 1.45 *
* 1000 - 1100 79 0.85 2200 - 2300 107 1.15 *
* 1100 - 1200 109 1.17 2300 - 2400 109 1.17 *
*******************************************************
{PB
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 10 ]]
{NS
100 Percent Calculated as 5 PM with 137 Calls
100 *
95 * * *
90 * * * * * * *
85 * * * * * * * * * *
80 * * * * * * * * * *
75 * * * * * * * * * * * * *
70 * * * * * * * * * * * * *
65 * * * * * * * * * * * * *
60 * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
55 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
50 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
45 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
40 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
35 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
30 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
25 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
20 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
15 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
10 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
5 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
AM % Frequency of Calls vs Time of Day PM
{PB
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 11 ]]
Bulletin Nine - Top 30 Door Users Bulletin
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - TOP 30 DOOR USERS as of 05/30/91
***************************************************************
* 1 - MIKE MORGAN 42 * 16 - ALLISON LAW 4 *
* 2 - DAVE LEPAK 28 * 17 - KATHY HALLETT 3 *
* 3 - MARTY SHORT 25 * 18 - MICHAEL SAXTON 3 *
* 4 - GILES SMITH 24 * 19 - JOEL FITZSIMMONS 1 *
* 5 - MARK FORD 24 * 20 - SEAN ELDER 1 *
* 6 - TED LEPAK 15 * 21 - STAN DEAVER 1 *
* 7 - MIKE BROWN 15 * 22 - MIKE MURPHY 1 *
* 8 - PAYTON SMITH 11 * 23 - WARD VUILLEMOT 1 *
* 9 - PETER VALDINA 9 * 24 - WILL PIERCE 1 *
*10 - MIKE LIONS 9 * 25 - BRIAN FEDIGAN 1 *
*11 - WILLIAM CERCHIA 8 * 26 - MARY DENNIS 1 *
*12 - PAUL WILLIAMS 8 * 27 - JOHN SMITH 1 *
*13 - CHRIS TRIM 7 * 28 - GEORGE JONES 1 *
*14 - JAN KOWALSKI 6 * 29 - ALFRED NEWMAN 1 *
*15 - BRANDYN MOORE 6 * 30 - GEORGE BUSH 1 *
***************************************************************
255 Doors Opened
{PB
Bulletin Zero - Top 30 'Anything' Users Bulletin
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This bulletin will keep a user count for ANYTHING in the callers file.
This bulletins configuration is controlled by the prm0.DEF file.
{NS
THE AUBURN BBS - TOP 30 ???????? USERS as of 05/30/91
***************************************************************
* 1 - MIKE MORGAN 42 * 16 - ALLISON LAW 4 *
* 2 - DAVE LEPAK 28 * 17 - KATHY HALLETT 3 *
* 3 - MARTY SHORT 25 * 18 - MICHAEL SAXTON 3 *
* 4 - GILES SMITH 24 * 19 - JOEL FITZSIMMONS 1 *
* 5 - MARK FORD 24 * 20 - SEAN ELDER 1 *
* 6 - TED LEPAK 15 * 21 - STAN DEAVER 1 *
* 7 - MIKE BROWN 15 * 22 - MIKE MURPHY 1 *
* 8 - PAYTON SMITH 11 * 23 - WARD VUILLEMOT 1 *
* 9 - PETER VALDINA 9 * 24 - WILL PIERCE 1 *
*10 - MIKE LIONS 9 * 25 - BRIAN FEDIGAN 1 *
*11 - WILLIAM CERCHIA 8 * 26 - MARY DENNIS 1 *
*12 - PAUL WILLIAMS 8 * 27 - JOHN SMITH 1 *
*13 - CHRIS TRIM 7 * 28 - GEORGE JONES 1 *
*14 - JAN KOWALSKI 6 * 29 - ALFRED NEWMAN 1 *
*15 - BRANDYN MOORE 6 * 30 - GEORGE BUSH 1 *
***************************************************************
255 ????? ??????
{PB
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 12 ]]
[[ Command Line Arguments ]]
UPDN [[bulletins]] [[-parameter file]] [[/graphics switch]] [[/a]] [[/w]]
All arguments are optional - defaults to UPDN 123456890 -updn.prm
* note 7 not included in default
graphic switches /b forces mono /c forces color
used in the event of the program not sensing the correct graphics card
/a - used to append the created bulletin to an existing bulletin
without destroying the original. Not needed to append created
bulletins - they are automatically appended to each other
if they have the same path/file name.
/w inhibits all UPDN screen writes including the UPDN banner
REGISTERED USERS ONLY (also removes built in display delays)
[[ The Parameter File And How to Use it ]]
UpDn can be controlled as to which bulletins it makes by a
simple command line. If the command line is left blank, it will
default to 123456890 as the command line. If however, you wish
to create the bulletins in a specific order or only some of the
bulletins you can specify that in the command line. * NOTE * Bulletin 7
will not be produced unless a command line argument such as updn 1234567890
is used.
For Example:
UPDN 34
will generate bulletin 3 (Top 30 Files) and bulletin 4 (Users List).
Other Examples include:
UPDN 12364578 UPDN 54321 **********
UPDN 12 UPDN 21 to get bulletin 7
UPDN 1245 UPDN 123467 must use command line
UPDN 7 UPDN 4 **********
All are valid as long as you do NOT leave a space between the
numbers ie,. UPDN 1 2 3 4 is not valid.
Also you must create an ascii parameter file that UPDN can
use for information on things like what directory and name to
put certain files, what borders and colors to use, etc.
UPDN can use the name of this parameter file in the command line as well.
If no parameter file name is used then it will default to use UPDN.PRM
in the current directory. If you wish to use a different parameter
file then just precede the path and name of the file with a dash [-].
Example:
UPDN -UPDN.PRM <---The default
UPDN -C:\RBBS\MY.PRM
This allows for multiple runs of UPDN using different PRM files to
create different bulletins for different nodes or different conferences
other than the main board.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 13 ]]
If you wish to use different parameter files the format of the
command line is:
UPDN [list of bulletins] -[parameter file]
Examples:
UPDN 123 -D:\FILES\OTHER.PRM
will create bulletins 1,2 and 3 using the PRM file OTHER.PRM.
UPDN -C:\RBBS\MY.PRM
will create all bulletins 1 through 9 (except 7) using PRM file MY.PRM.
Remember to use the dash before a PRM file..
For Example:
UPDN 123 MY.PRM <---WON'T WORK!! Forgot to use -MY.PRM
Remember that the bulletins are created in the order that they
appear in the command line. This can be used to advantage when two
or more bulletins have the same path and name. They will be appended
to each other in the order that they appear in the command line.
updn 12 will append bulletin 2 to bulletin 1
updn 21 will append bulletin 1 to bulletin 2
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 14 ]]
[[ Parameter File Format ]]
The format of the parameter file is as follows:
Line Example Explanation
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
1 { * Control Character,space,border Character
2 0 Include Sysop in bulletins 0=No 1=Yes
3 C:\RBBS\USERS Path and Name to Users File
4 C:\RBBS\CALLERS Path and Name to Callers File
Separate each node callers file by a space
5 The Auburn BBS Name of the BBS
6 SECRET NAME Sysops Secret Name
7 Jon Valdina Sysops Real Name
8 C:\RBBS\BULET1 37 44 T Path/name of Bullet 1 ForeClr BackClr Frame Move
9 C:\RBBS\BULET2 37 44 D Path/name of Bullet 2 ForeClr BackClr Frame Move
10 C:\RBBS\BULET3 37 44 S Path/name of Bullet 3 ForeClr BackClr Frame Move
11 C:\RBBS\BULET4 37 44 D Path/name of Bullet 4 ForeClr BackClr Frame
12 C:\RBBS\BULET5 37 44 Path/name of Bullet 5 ForeClr BackClr Frame Move
13 C:\RBBS\BULET6 37 41 T Path/name of Bullet 6 ForeClr BackClr Frame Move
14 C:\RBBS\BULET7 37 41 N Path/name of Bullet 7 ForeClr BackClr Frame
15 C:\RBBS\BULET8 37 41 D Path/name of Bullet 8 Foreclr BackClr Frame Move
16 C:\RBBS\BULET9 37 41 D Path/name of Bullet 9 Foreclr BackClr Frame Move
17 C:\RBBS\BULET9 37 41 D Path/name of Bullet 0 Foreclr BackClr Frame Move
18 2000 Registration Number
19 C:\RBBS\STATS.CFG Path and Name to Bulletin 7 Config File
20 10 Assistant Sysop <> leave out security level
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 15 ]]
Now to explain Each line a little better.
Line 1 This contains the control character for RBBS for Smart text.
RBBS uses { as the control character, but the sysop can change
this. Following the control character is a space then an
alternate border character for none ascii bulletins. If this
is left out UPDN defaults to * Also there MUST be a space
separating the control character and the border character.
Line 2 If you want to include the sysop in the bulletins then
place a 1 here, otherwise use a 0 and the sysops name will
not show in the bulletins.
Line 3 This is the path and name to the Users file.
Line 4 This is the path and name to the Callers file.
Registered Users can include names of other callers
files for sub boards or other nodes. The extra
names will be ignored for unregistered users.
Line 5 This is the BBS Systems Name and will be used for the
tops of the bulletins. For registered users this is
used to calculate your registration number. Contact
me if you need to change this. I'll issue you a new number.
Line 6 This is the Sysops secret name.
Line 7 This is the Sysops name as you want it to appear in the
bulletins. ( 2 words separated by a blank )
Line 8-17 This is the path and name to each of the separate bulletins
mentioned above. The file name can be a maximum of seven
characters with no extension. The file name MUST be supplied
or a dummy name used to prevent an error from occurring even
if the bulletin is NOT used.
The name and path of the bulletin files determines where
UPDN will write the bulletins. If the same name is used for
all bulletins, then one large bulletin will be produced. Any
combination of files can be supported, but this tells UPDN
where to write each bulletin.
Following each name there could be a foreground color, a
background color and a frame type. Be sure to separate
each color and frame by a space.
An optional M may be placed to enable moving ansi borders.
Available for bulletins 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,0 only.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 16 ]]
Foreground and Background colors are used for the ansi
bulletins only. If foreground, background or frame
are left blank then UPDN will default to white foreground,
blue background and thick frame.
Foreground Background Color
=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=
30 40 Black
31 41 Red
32 42 Green
33 43 Yellow
34 44 Blue
35 45 Magenta
36 46 Cyan
37 47 White
Frame Types include :
T Thick Line Frame
D Double Line Frame
S Single Line Frame
N No Frame at all
Moving Borders :
Enable moving ansi borders by following frame type
with the letter M.
Line 18 This is your registration number for registered users.
This will enable batch file operation and unlock other
registered features in later versions. This number is
keyed to the BBS name in line 5. If you wish to change
the name in line 5, contact me and I will issue you a
new number.
Unregistered users should enter 2000 on this line.
This line should not be left blank or left out.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 17 ]]
Line 19 This is the path and name of the configuration file to be
used for Bulletin 7. You must use a dummy argument if you
plan to leave it blank and not use Bulletin 7.
Line 20 This is used as the Assistant Sysop Switch. In case you have
any users security level you want omitted from the bulletins.
If left blank then all users will be included.
[[ Examples of PRM Files ]]
; starting with ver 7.1 comments may
; be placed in the parameter file
; providing they start with a ; in col 1
{ |
1
c:\rbbs\users
c:\rbbs\callers c:\rbbs\callers2
The Auburn BBS
SECRET NAME
JON VALDINA
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET7 37 44 T M
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET7 37 44 D M
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET5 37 44 S M
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET7 37 44 D
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET7 37 44 T M
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET8 37 41 T M
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET9 37 41 N
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET3 37 41 T M
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET9 37 41 T M
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET0 37 41 T M
2000
C:\RBBS\BULET7.CFG
20
OR
{
1
c:\rbbs\users
c:\rbbs\callers
The Auburn BBS
SECRET NAME
JON VALDINA
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET1
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET2
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET3
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET4
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET5
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET6
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET7
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET8
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET9
C:\RBBS\HLP\BULET0
2000
C:\RBBS\DUMMY.CFG
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 18 ]]
[[ Bulletin 7 - Sysop Configurable Bulletin ]]
The Sysop configurable Bulletin creates statistics of whatever you
wish to make statistics on. UPDN does this by taking a search string
and counting its occurrence in the callers file. The format of the
configuration file is as follows:
HEADER
SEARCH STRING,STRING TO PRINT
SEARCH STRING,STRING TO PRINT
FORMAT STRING
etc.
The only restriction to the CFG file is that the first line MUST
be a header and the search string and string to print MUST be separated
by a comma. The rest is up to you.
For example:
Auburn BBS Statistics
Callers Stats
=-=-=-=-=-=-=
on at, Total Callers
doors opened, Access to Doors
1200 Baud, Number of 1200 Baud Callers
2400 Baud, Number of 2400 Baud Callers
Downloaded, Number of Files Downloaded
will create a bulletin like:
Auburn BBS Statistics
Compiled from 01-01-1989 to 12-31-1989
Total Daily
Callers Stats
=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Total Callers 100 0.3
Access to Doors 76 0.2
Number of 1200 Baud Callers 25 0.1
Number of 2400 Baud Callers 75 0.2
Number of Files Downloaded 200 0.5
Some key points to note here are that the search string is NOT
case sensitive and MAY contain a comma. The printed string however
can NOT contain a comma. The format string can be anything including
a blank line but CANNOT contain a comma. All headers, printed strings
and format strings will appear as you put them and UPDN will center
them in the bulletin. If you search for bulletin 1 and bulletin 10
bulletin 1 will be counted twice (string in string) - Got to work
on that one.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 19 ]]
[[ Changing Bulletin 7 ]]
Some important things to note!
If you decide that you want to change your bull7.cfg or bulletin 7 data
after running updn read the section on the BIN2ASC utility. It converts the
data file to ascii format and then back to binary. Remember that the
data file and .cfg file are a matched set. Changes to one will usually
require changes to the other.
[[ Bulletin 0 - SysOp Configurable bulletin ]]
Version 7.2 introduces the new Top 30 'Anything' Users bulletin
This operates in the same way as the Top 30 Doors Users Bulletin except
that it allows you to configure it via a .DEF file. If a correct
prm0.def
(prm = base name of parameter file)
is present in the same directory as the parameter file bulletin 0
will be created.
The prm0.def file is an ascii file The format for the prm0.def file
is as follows:
HEADER
STRING
FOOTER
HEADER = Title of the bulletin
example:
Top 30 Dropped Carriers
STRING = The string to look for and count in the callers file
example:
carrier dropped
FOOTER = The phrase you wish to follow the count at the end of the bulletin
example:
Carriers Dropped
If you want to create 10 separate bulletins, you should create 10 parameter
files with the proper paths for bulletin 0.
You then should create 10 prm0.def files to match the parameter file names.
if your created files are
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 20 ]]
parameter files prm0.def files
-------------- --------------
echo.prm echo0.def
mess.prm mess0.def
down.prm down0.def
etc etc
Then run updn with the following command syntax:
updn 0 -echo.prm
updn 0 -mess.prm
updn 0 -down.prm
etc
This can be set up and automated in a batch file which can be
placed as a daily event. Unattended batch file operation
requires registration.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 21 ]]
[[ About the Program ]]
Most of the data used is from the taken from the users file.
The top 30 files and bulletin 7,8,9,0 are read from the callers
file and will be as accurate as the callers file.
After the program runs the callers file may be deleted at will.
The program maintains a total of old files and bulletin 7,8,9,0 data.
UPDN checks the first record of the callers file to determine if the
callers file is new or not. There may be an error in counts if a new
callers file somehow has an identical first record as the old file.
Several files are created by the program.
They are created in the parameter file directory.
prm = parameter file base name
c = alpha character (abcdefg...)
prmc.def -> holds the first record and last read record
number of the callers file. One produced
for each callers file (node) listed in the
parameter file
prm3.dat -> Ascii data file for bulletin 3 (Top 30 Files)
prm7.dat -> Binary data file for bulletin 7 (Sysop config)
prm8.dat -> Binary data file for bulletin 8 (Time Util)
prm9.dat -> Ascii data file for bulletin 9 (Top 30 Door Users)
prm0.dat -> Ascii data file for bulletin 0 (Top 30 'Anything' Users)
****** NOTE ******
If you use a parameter file name other than UPDN.PRM files will be
created using the first 6 characters of the parameter file
name. Name the parameter file carefully so you don't overwrite any
of your existing files. Also, if you use multiple parameter files
for conferences and subboards, make sure they don't have the same
first six characters or the data files will overwrite each other.
If your parameter file is Myfile.prm then the top 30 files will
create Myfile3.dat
Bull 7 will create Myfile7.dat
MyfileA.def will also be created for node 1's callers file.
******************
If you want to start the program from scratch delete all files except
UPDN.EXE and your parameter file and config files.
The program works well on my small country BBS. Some Sysops with
many users, nodes, and +++ megabytes of files may get different
results. Let me know about your problems and I'll try to correct
them if I can.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 22 ]]
[[ CHANGES TO DATA FILES ]]
As of version 5.6 the top 30 files downloaded data files have been
changed to ascii format. The program will sense and automatically
change the old data files to the new format. (Removed in v. 6.0 to save
space. Use version 5.8 (available on Auburn BBS) to convert pre 5.6
data files.)
These files are updn1.dat and updn2.dat or parameterfile1.dat and
parameterfile2.dat.
Convert.exe must then be run to convert the 1 & 2 data files to
the ver 7.0 format.
You can now edit and change files and counts to modify your top
30 files, doors users, and Top 30 Anything bulletins.
The format of the file for bulletin 3 is:
Filename,count
for example:
GEMINI.ZIP,1
DGLABEL.ZIP,2
TALK2ME.ZIP,13
AUTOTALK.ZIP,9
DOORGAME.ZIP,12
SIMCGA.ZIP,3
GALACTIC.ZIP,3
IBM-MAP.ZIP,4
The format of the file for bulletins 9,0 are:
Username,count
for example:
JOHN SMITH,1
JANE DOE,2
WILLIAM JONES,13
Read the section on BIN2ASC if you wish to edit the data contained in your
bulletin 7 and bulletin 8 data files.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 23 ]]
[[ Errorlevels ]]
Updn now produces an errorlevel upon termination. These can be
used for redirection in *batch files. There will usually be a message
in the status box indicating the nature of the error. This may, however,
not always be true. All error conditions that produce an errorlevel greater
than zero will cause the program to immediately terminate.
* Note - The non registered version of UPDN requires keyboard input to
terminate the program which makes batch file operation difficult.
The registered version has this removed. That's the only difference.
The following is a list of errorlevels and their possible causes..
Errorlevel Cause
--------- -----
0 Normal exit from program - no errors (I think)
1,2,3 Can't find or incorrect parameter file name.
Parameter file name must have an extension
4 Error reading or verifying data from parameter
file.
5 Can't find Bulletin 7 parameter file
6 Error reading or verifying data from bulletin 7
parameter file
7 Error in reading callers file
8 Error in reading users file
9 Corrupted callers file
10 Error allocating memory
11 Error processing or writing bulletin 1
12 " 2
13 " 3
14 " 4
15 " 5
16 " 6
17 " 7
18 " 8
19 " 9
20 " 0
[[ Append Switch ]]
A new command line switch /a has been added in version 7.0.
This allows appending an updn bulletin to the end of an existing file.
The existing file can be any other file including a previously created
updn bulletin. Remember that updn will automatically append bulletins
written to the same file as it is running. Use the /a switch to prevent
updn from deleting an already existing file.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 24 ]]
[[ Callers File 'Care & Feeding ]]
UPDN now keeps track of the last record of the callers file
that has been read. On subsequent runs it starts reading from the
first new record. As a result certain conditions must be met
for proper operation of UPDN.
These are...
1) Callers files should never be altered.
Programs that modify callers files should not be used.
2) You may delete a callers file at any time after running
UPDN and after the updn data files are updated.
3) After setting up UPDN you should always run it with the
same bulletins/parameter file combination. This condition
applies to bulletins 3,7,8,9,0. If you run updn 3789 and then
run updn 789 you will lose some data in bulletin 3.
Set up a different parameter file for each different run of
UPDN.
4) Multinode users should NEVER change their sequence of callers
file names in the parameter file. The def files are set up
in the same order that the callers files names appear in the
parameter file.
If you use the DOS COPY command to link callers files together
remember to use the /B switch.
COPY /B CALLERS1 + CALLERS2 CALLERS
[[ Trouble Shooting ]]
Q: It just doesn't work Jon! No matter what I do it don't work!
A: Check the PRM file first of all. A large number of all errors
can be found in there. Be sure there is no carriage return
before the last line. Read the docs and compare it to what it
should be.
Q: When I run UpDn, the main menu comes up but then nothing..lockup!
A: Be sure you have enough ram to run UPDN. The More Bulletins you
are trying to create the more memory the better. Don't run from a shell.
Q: When I look at bulletin four from RBBS, it skips lines or looks funny.
A: Don't worry about it! Its all ok..its not your fault but RBBS..
To the user it looks fine..but locally..who knows! Use the DOS type
command to check it.
Q: When I tell it to make more than one bulletin it don't work?
A: Be sure there is NOT a space between the numbers and that
the PRM file is all ok.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 25 ]]
Q: I told it to use a different Border character in the PRM file
but it doesn't use it?
A: Be sure there is ONE and ONLY one space after the Control Character
and the Character you want to use.
Q: I can't get the program to run properly no matter what I do.
A: If you could, and want your problem corrected, zip up all your
files including your prm, cfg, users, callers, bulletins produced,
and data files produced and upload them to The Auburn BBS with a
note describing the problem. I will then attempt to find the
problem and will leave a message to you about its cause.
Not only will you help yourself, but you will also
provide the world of crazy sysops (you have to be crazy to be a sysop)
a bug free program. ***NOTE*** If doing this results in a bug fix
you will receive FREE registration number.
Q: No matter what I do I can't get bulletin 7 to work.
A: The command line defaults to 123456890. Bulletin 7 will not be produced
unless a command line argument is used. For example, updn 1234567
Q: I keep getting a 'Hit any key to continue ...' before the program
ends which stops my computer during batch file operation.
A: Send in your registration and a registration number will be sent to you.
Q: I REALLY want to send you money but don't know what to do!
A: Oh shucks! The address is below if you really Must!
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 26 ]]
[[ BIN2ASC - INTRODUCTION ]]
I have gotten may requests from users wanting a way to adjust
their bulletin 7 and 8 data.
This is a crude program that will take an UPDN bulletin 7 or
bulletin 8 binary data file and convert it to ascii format.
It can then be modified and converted back to binary format.
I did this rather then change the format of the files themselves. The
reason is that I wanted to limit the amount of editing done to those
files. The margin for error is small and many problems can be created
by changing those files.
NOTICE: ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR FILES BEFORE RUNNING THIS PROGRAM. I CANNOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST OR CORRUPTED FILES. THIS PROGRAM
IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE FOOLPROOF AND ANY MODIFICATION TO THE
DATA FILES COULD CAUSE UNPREDICTABLE AND DISASTROUS RESULTS.
Here's how it works.
bin2asc file
file = file to be converted which should be in the current directory.
The program should sense whether the file is binary or ascii and convert
it to the other state. The proper procedure that should be followed is.
1. Copy your updn files to a separate directory
2. Run bin2asc to convert the binary file to ascii
3. Modify the ascii file with a pure ascii text editor
The editor must put a CR LF at the end of each line
4. Run bin2asc again to convert the file back to binary
5. Run updn and check to see that all is ok
6. Copy the modified file back to your updn directory saving
a backup of the original file (just in case).
What follows is the format of the bulletin 7 & 8 data files when
converted to ascii.
Bulletin 7 Data Files
Start date
End Date
DATA
.
.
.
Start date is the first date in the bulletin.
End date is the last date.
The dates are long integers that are consecutive. Add or subtract
the required number of days to change the dates.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 27 ]]
DATA is your bulletin 7 config file data. There is a line for each
line in your bull7.cfg file with the exception of the header line.
Format lines and skipped lines are set at -1. All others lines
are the total counts for the corresponding line. This file must
match exactly your bull7.cfg file. You can change the counts
without any problem. If you add or change the sequence of any
lines you must make the same changes in your bull7.cfg file.
EXAMPLE
Bull7.cfg file Updn7.dat file (Ascii) Comments
2448623 Start Date
[[ Auburn BBS Statistics ]] 2448686 End Date-Header Skipped
-1 Skip Line
[[ Caller Statistics ]] -1 Format Line
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -1 Format Line
-1 Skip Line
on at ,Logins 2000 Data
-1 Skip Line
9600 baud,At 9600 Baud (local) 100 Data
2400 baud,At 2400 Baud 200 Data
1200 baud,At 1200 Baud 300 Data
300 baud,At 300 Baud 400 Data
-1 Skip Line
logon denied,Accesses Denied 5 Data
newuser, New Users 10 Data
carrier dropped,Dropped Carriers 15 Data
used autologoff,AutoLogoffs 16 Data
sleep disconnect,Sleep disconnects 17 Data
sv!,Security Violations 20 Data
time limit exceeded,Time Limit 22 Data
operator paged,Sysop Pages 23 Data
Sysop began chat,Sysop Chats 30 Data
-1 Skip Line
[[ Message Statistics ]] -1 Format Line
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -1 Format Line
-1 Skip Line
read messages,Message Reads 126 Data
adding new msg,New Messages 50 Data
-1 Skip Line
read bulletin,Bulletin Reads 566 Data
-1 Skip Line
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet1,Bulletin 1 10 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet2,Bulletin 2 20 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet3,Bulletin 3 30 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet4,Bulletin 4 40 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet5,Bulletin 5 50 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet6,Bulletin 6 60 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet7,Bulletin 7 70 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet8,Bulletin 8 80 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet9,Bulletin 9 90 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet10,Bulletin 10 100 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet11,Bulletin 11 200 Data
c:\rbbs\hlp\bulet12,Bulletin 12 300 Data
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 28 ]]
Bulletin 8 Data Files
Bulletin 8 data files have the following format when in ascii form.
Ascii Bulletin 8 Comment
data file
2448623 Start Date
2448686 End Date
72 Total Hours online during period
26228 Total Minutes online during period
40983 Total Seconds online during period
49 Number of calls between 0000 - 0100
44 Number of calls between 0100 - 0200
41 Number of calls between 0200 - 0300
2 Number of calls between 0300 - 0400
0 Number of calls between 0400 - 0500
32 Number of calls between 0500 - 0600
17 Number of calls between 0600 - 0700
31 Number of calls between 0700 - 0800
53 Number of calls between 0800 - 0900
57 Number of calls between 0900 - 1000
50 Number of calls between 1000 - 1100
77 Number of calls between 1100 - 1200
64 Number of calls between 1200 - 1300
89 Number of calls between 1300 - 1400
71 Number of calls between 1400 - 1500
73 Number of calls between 1500 - 1600
88 Number of calls between 1600 - 1700
90 Number of calls between 1700 - 1800
78 Number of calls between 1800 - 1900
82 Number of calls between 1900 - 2000
83 Number of calls between 2000 - 2100
92 Number of calls between 2100 - 2200
76 Number of calls between 2200 - 2300
74 Number of calls between 2300 - 0000
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 29 ]]
The UPDN?.DEF FILE
Bin2asc should not be used on the updn?.def file which is already
an ascii file. This description is included for completeness.
All the UPDN files with the exception of updn8.dat and updn7.dat
are ascii files.
A quick explanation of the updn?.def file. This file is used by UPDN to
check the callers file. The format is as follows:
Record,record #,
Record is a 64 byte field containing the first record of the callers
file. UPDN checks this against your callers file to see if the file
has changed. If it sees a different first record it assumes a new
callers file and starts reading it from the beginning.
If Record is the same it starts reading the callers file at record #
plus 1, which should be the first new record. For this reason
the callers file should not be edited. It can be deleted, but
shouldn't otherwise be changed.
If you want UPDN to start reading the callers file at the first
record then delete the updn?.def file.
[[ Auburn BBS Documentation to UpDn - Version 7.3B Page 30 ]]
[[ All I ask is..]]
IF ANYONE HAS A CONSCIENCE AND USES THIS PROGRAM THEY COULD
SEND A DONATION WHICH WILL BE USED FOR FUTURE SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT. SEE THE REGISTRATION FORM ON THE NEXT PAGE.
315-253-2600 The Auburn BBS
24 hours % Dr. J. P. Valdina
USR HST Speeds 188 Genesee Street
Auburn, New York 13021
CompuServe ID: 73767,3055
RBBSNet 8:954/405
FidoNet 1:260/370
[[ IN CLOSING ]]
Version 7.3B
Please note : This program has and is being upgraded frequently as
a result of feedback from users. The latest copy of UPDN
will be in the download section of The Auburn BBS.
The file can be File Requested under the magic name UPDN
New users can download the file in the PERSONAL (new user)
download section on their first call.
The Auburn BBS (315) 253-2600
RBBSNET 8:954/405
FidoNet 1:260/370
The latest version of UPDN can always be obtained by
File Requests under the magic name UPDN
Many Thanks to Tom Hazel (Info Quest BBS) for help in writing
the documentation. A chore I kept putting off.
Enjoy
[[ Free Registration ]]
Anyone who discovers a bug and zips up all the necessary
files including your prm, cfg, users, callers, bulletins produced,
and data files produced and uploads them to The Auburn BBS with a
note describing the problem will receive free registration if
it results in the correction of a program bug.
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The Auburn BBS
% Dr. J.P. Valdina
188 Genesee Street
Auburn, New York 13021
315-253-2600
CompuServe ID: 73767,3055
RBBSNet 8:954/405 FIDONet 1:260/370
Name __________________________________
Address __________________________________
City _________________________________ State _______ Zip ________
BBS Name ____________________ Data Phone # ____________________
Voice Phone # ____________________
Version of UPDN.EXE that you are using - 7.3B
Where did you get the Updn files? _____________________________________
BBS name exactly as it appears in line 5 of your parameter file.
(Case sensitive) ______________________________________________
This will be used to calculate your registration number which
should be placed in line 18 of your parameter file when you
receive it.
I would like to register UPDN.EXE .
Please enclose the registration fee of $25.00.
Registered users will receive Tech Support, and minor
customizing if possible. Registration removes the
'Hit any key to continue' so that batch file operation
is enabled.
Mastercard or Visa Registration
Mastercard Card # ________________________________
Visa Card # ________________________________
Cardholders Name ________________________________
Expiration Date _________
Cardholders Signature ________________________________
Comments or suggestions ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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[[ HISTORY OF RELEASES ]]
Check the file WHATS.NEW which is included in the UPDN.ZIP file
package which lists all changes to the UPDN program.
[[ ONLINE UPDN REGISTRATION ]]
Online Registration of UPDN with MasterCard or Visa is
now available. Registration is $25.00.
To register UPDN online with MasterCard or Visa please
follow these instructions:
Leave a private message to the SysOp in the Main message
area. The message must contain the following information
or it will not be processed.
1. Your name
2. Your address
3. Your voice phone number
4. Your data phone number
5. Your BBS Name (Case Sensitive for Registration #)
6. Type of credit card (MasterCard or Visa)
7. Card Holders Name
8. Credit Card Number
9. Credit Card Expiration Date
The information will be verified and a reply containing
your registration number will be left in 1 business day.
You can also send the information via netmail to Jon Valdina
at 8:954/405 or 1:260/370 and I will netmail your reply as
soon as the information is verified. Please include your
FIDO or RBBSNET address.
