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ConfFix v2.00
10 Aug 92
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INTRODUCTION
Most of you probably have your conference areas setup so the first 50-100
areas are your local message bases. From 100-200 might then be setup for FIDO
net, and 200-300 for another net, and so on and so on. While this tactic will
work, I always hated having all those open areas, especially since they tack
on extra disk space as each user record is affected by this. Even though the
amount is minimal, why use it if you don't have to!
It was for this reason I developed ConfFix! Now with ConfFix, my conferences
are always where I want them.
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USING CONFFIX
While ConfFix is fairly simple to use, there are a few things that MUST be
adhered to for success. First and foremost,
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* ALL NODES MUST BE DOWN TO USE THIS PROGRAM! *
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Secondly,
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* The remaining hard disk space MUST be no less than *
* the current size of the ALLUSERS.DAT file! *
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If you meet these two requirements, you should have no problems with ConfFix!
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USAGE
The command line for executing ConfFix is as follows:
ConfFix C:\WC30 /A:C:\WILDMAIL /T:C:\WC30\TNET.DAT
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1. This program!
2. Where is the WildCat Home Node?
3. See the section on WildMail! support.
4. See the section on TNet support.
*** You can use either of these switches, or both of them, or none of them!
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WildMail! Support
If you use the WildMail! mail tosser/scanner, you will want to use the /A:
switch so that any changes made to the conferences will be reflected in both
the AREAS.BBS and WM.CFG files.
Anytime a conference is moved/deleted with ConfFix, the changes will be made
in these files when the /A: switch has been used. If you should delete a
conference that was identified in the AREAS.BBS file, the complete line for
that conference will be removed from AREAS.BBS. If you happen to delete the
NETMAIL area, then the NETMAIL option in WM.CFG will be commented using the
';' which represents a commented line. Be advised that there should always
be a NETMAIL area defined in this file, but ConfFix will support your choice
of selecting it as a deletable conference.
When you choose to use WildMail! support, the switch is used as follows:
CONFFIX C:\WC30 /A:C:\WILDMAIL
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This is the drive\directory where your AREAS.BBS and WM.CFG files reside.
Although WildMail! supports alternate names for the AREAS.BBS file, ConfFix
does not!
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TNet! Support
If you use the TNet echo mail system, you will want to use the /T: switch so
that any changes made to the conferences will be reflected in the files used
by TNet.
Anytime a conference is moved/deleted with ConfFix, the changes will be made
in these file(s) when the /T: switch has been used. If you should delete a
conference that was identified in [hubname].CFG file, all information for
that conference will be removed from the [hubname].CFG file.
When you choose to use TNet! support, the switch is used as follows:
CONFFIX C:\WC30 /T:C:\WC30\TNET.DAT
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
This is the drive\directory\filename where your ASCII file is located which
lists all the [hubname].CFG files used by TNet!
This ASCII file MUST contain only the [hubname].CFG filenames, to include
their drive\directory as follows:
TNET.DAT (SAMPLE) - This file has two [hubname].CFG files listed in it.
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C:\WC30\INTELEC.CFG
C:\WC30\THROBNET.CFG
An example file is enclosed with this .ZIP file.
One other important item of interest is the [hubname].CFG file itself. When
a conference is defined in these files, ConfFix expects to see the CONF with
at least one space before AND after the conference number as follows:
CONF = ## ; ConfFix needs these spaces to make the proper changes.
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CONF = 44 ;This is a comment to identify local conf name
HUBNUM = 175 ;This comment would identify hub conf name
PRIVATE = Y
TAG = T
NEXTMSG = 0
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IT'S TIME TO MOVE CONFERENCES
Once you have determined how you want to use ConfFix, enter the proper
information on the command-line and let's proceed.
If you run ConfFix without switches, it will display a reminder message to
you to make sure you're aware you aren't receiving WildMail!/TNet! support.
If you chose either/both of the switch(es), a check will be performed on the
information you provided with the switch(es). Any errors will halt the
program providing you with an error message.
With that, let's continue:
STEP 1:
Move the highlight bar to the conference you want to move.
** NOTE: If you choose to delete this conference, hold down the ALT key and
press the letter D. This will present you with a pop-up screen asking you
to confirm your choice to delete. If you answer 'Y' for yes, the MSG???
.DAT/.IX/.DIA/.CRC/ORIGIN.nnn files will be deleted. This option will be
UNRECOVERABLE, so use with caution!!!!
STEP 2:
Press the SPACE bar to tag the conference.
STEP 3:
Move the highlight bar to the new position, then hold down the ALT key and
press I to insert it.
If you pick a position anywhere above the old position, placement will be as
indicated by the current highlight bar location. On the other hand, if you
select a position below it's current location, the conference will actually
be moved one location higher as the rearranging will backfill the emptied
location. When you tag a conference, it will be displayed at the bottom of
the conference list so you won't forget which conference you tagged. This
comes in handy when you tagged a conference five screens ago!
STEP 4:
Repeat STEPS 1-3 until you have made all desired moves/deletions.
STEP 5:
Hold down the ALT key and press the F10 function key. This tells CONFFIX
to process all changes that were made.
A status window will appear and messages will be displayed indicating which
process is being performed.
When ConfFix has completed its tasks, you will receive the 'Completed'
message.
Your conferences should now be rearranged, and ALL concerned areas updated!
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ADDING NEW AREAS
Adding conferences is now easier. You still need to use MakeWild! to make the
addition of the conference. Prior to using ConfFix to move the conference to
the proper position, make sure you follow these guidelines:
* FIDOnet *
Define the conference in the AREAS.BBS file using the conference number that
was assigned in MakeWild!
* TNet! *
Define the conference in the [hubname].CFG file using the conference number
that was assigned in MakeWild! Make sure you adhere to the specs provided
in the TNet! support area above!
Once you have met the above guidelines, you are ready to begin moving areas.
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DISCLAIMER
Although I have had extremely successful operation out of ConfFix, I cannot,
and do not, accept any responsibilty for any harm which may result out of your
use/misuse of this program. Please refer to the FILES.LST text file included
with this package which lists all files affected by CONFFIX.
Chuck Warren
Code Plus BBS
FIDOnet 1:3611/15
912-329-8984