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DIZzyCat!
Shareware version 1.0 - 27 Jul 92
Copyright 1992 Affordable Computer Services
All Rights Reserved
Written by George Steinmetz
DECRIPTION
DIZzyCat! is a utility for Mustang Software's Wildcat! BBS version 3.50 or
higher. DIZzyCat! imports FILE.ID.DIZ and DESC.SDI from an uploaded file to
the upload's file description. Both the one line description and the extended
description are used.
INSTALLATION
Copy DIZZYCAT.EXE, DIZCAT1.BAT and DIZCAT2.BAT to the \WC30 directory. In your
SCANFILE.BAT, insert "DIZCAT1 %1". Depending on the actions taken by
SCANFILE.BAT, modifications may be necessary to DIZCAT1.BAT.
DIZCAT1.BAT's purpose is to copy FILE_ID.DIZ, DESC.SDI and FILELIST.DAT to the
node work directory (example: \WC30\WCWORK\NODE1). The default method to copy
FILE_ID.DIZ and DESC.SDI is to use PKUNZIP and ARJ to extract them.
If you have already extracted FILE_ID.DIZ and DESC.SDI (by extracting files
before scanning for viruses, etc.), modify DIZCAT1.BAT to just copy the two
files. For example, my SCANFILE.BAT attempts to unZIP and unARJ the uploaded
file to \WC30\SCANFILE. After this process and before running NETSCAN, I run
DIZCAT1 %1. My DIZCAT1.BAT performs "COPY SCANFILE\FILE_ID.DIZ
WCWORK\NODE%WCNODEID%", likewise for DESC.SDI.
For single line BBSes, if you have not already done so, insert SET WCNODEID=1
in AUTOEXEC.BAT.
For multi-line BBSes, enter ATTRIB +R DIZZYCAT.EXE and ATTRIB +R DIZCAT?.BAT to
make the files read only.
OPERATION
If the WCNODEID environment variable is not set, then the program will abort.
DIZzyCat! loads FILEAREA.DAT to find the area number the upload is located in.
The main paths of the file areas are compared with the directory of the upload
to determine the file area. If no match is made, then a message will be
displayed and DIZzyCat! will exit. (If this happens, something is really
wrong.)
DOOR.SYS is loaded to determine the uploader's name. FILE_ID.DIZ and DESC.SDI
are then loaded. If the first line of the two description files are identical,
then FILE_ID.DIZ is loaded. If they are different, (usually indicating that
DESC.SDI is a one line summary), then the first line of DESC.SDI and the entire
FILE_ID.DIZ is loaded.
The file name and the loaded descriptions are written to DIZZYCAT.TMP.
DIZzyCat! then runs DIZCAT2.BAT, which runs WCFILE (Mustang Software's
file description import utility) to import the description to the BBS file
descriptions.
Lastly, the copies of FILEAREA.DAT, FILE_ID.DIZ, DESC.SDI and DIZZYCAT.TMP are
deleted from the node work directory.
ERRORLEVELS
When DIZzyCat! exits, it uses DOS's ERRORLEVEL variable.
Errorlevel Description
---------- -----------
0 Ended successfully (descriptions imported)
1 No descriptions to import
2 Needed files missing
255 Program error
FILE USAGE
DIZzyCat! reads FILE_ID.SYS, DESC.SDI, FILEAREA.DAT and DOOR.SYS from
\WC30\WCWORK\NODEn. A temporary file, DIZZYCAT.TMP, is created in this
directory.
NOTE TO BBS USERS AND SHAREWARE VENDORS
If you received this file from a BBS, the following message should appear when
you use PKUNZIP to extract this program:
Authentic files Verified! # VBI707 Affordable Computer Services
If this message did not display, then the .ZIP file you received is not the
original. Call The Other BBS at the number displayed below to download the
original .ZIP file (you can download on your first call).
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
If custom programming is requested, contact Affordable Computer Services by
mail at the address shown below.
REGISTRATION
If you like this program, please mail a check or money order for $10 (New
Jersey residents add state sales tax) to:
Affordable Computer Services
PO Box 969
Belmar, NJ 07719-0969
Along with the registration fee, please also enclose the following:
o Your mailing address.
o A telephone number you can be reached at in case of any registration
problems.
o The name and version of the program you are registering.
o Your name or company name exactly as you wish it spelled on your registered
copy (upper and lower case).
If no voice contact was made prior to mailing your registration, you will
receive a postcard with your registration ID. The postcard will also state the
current version number and what BBSes the upgrade has been uploaded to. When
an upgrade is made to the program, a second postcard will be sent to you
describing the upgrade and what BBSes the upgrade has been uploaded to. To
continue to receive upgrade postcards, send $1 when an upgrade postcard is
received.
You may also register by using the American Express Card. You may register
with the card by one of the following methods:
o By mail at the above address.
o By voice at 800-929-0110 or 908-449-3836.
o By fax at 800-929-0631 or 908-449-9357.
o Online (The Other BBS) at 908-775-6705.
To process your registration, you must supply the above information as well as
the following information:
o Your name exactly as it appears on the card.
o Your card's account number.
o Your card's expiration date.
o Your card's billing address.
When registering with the American Express card on The Other BBS, you will
receive your registration ID in a private message within 24 hours of your
registration.
Any questions about this program may be addressed to George Steinmetz on The
Other BBS, 908-775-6705 (RIME Echomail ID: OTHER), or write, call or fax
Affordable Computer Services at the address and phone numbers listed above.
REVISION HISTORY
Version 1.0 - 27 Jul 92
o Original release.