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- ---- ZOC QWK Script v1.0 for Synchronet BBS Software README ----------------
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- WasteLand BBS - telnet://wasteland.darktech.org
- telnet://wasteland.detour.net
-
- Website - http://wasteland.darktech.org
-
- E-mail - pg@wasteland.darktech.org
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- Synchronet BBS Software - telnet://vert.sync3.net
- http://www.weedpuller.com/synchronet/
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- ZOC Website - http://www.emtec.com/
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-
-
- Look at the REXX Help files included with ZOC for more information on
- the REXX Scripting Language and Functions.
-
- This script is designed to allow Synchronet BBS Software to
- Automatically make a QWK Call with Telnet using the Terminal Program
- ZOC v3.13. It should work when calling any version of Synchronet,
- however I have not tested this with older versions of ZOC.
-
- ** NOTE: Some changes *may* be necessary to work with your system.
- Especially if the BBS has modified the [Pause] prompt or
- the QWK: Menu Prompt. Look over it, this version works with
- Unmodified Synchronet v2.x and v3. It's pretty intuitive as to
- what the script is doing.
-
- ** This is the first version of this script. It may not be perfect,
- so you can find a newer version at the below, or just edit the dam
- thing yourself! :=)
-
- This script will probably work with other BBS Software with only a few
- modifications.
-
- This script is designed to work with a Terminal Program called ZOC which
- is available for Win95/98/NT and OS/2.
-
- You can obtain ZOC at any of the addresses at the bottom of this README.
-
-
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- --- INSTALLATION -------------------------------------------------------------
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-
- NOTE : Installation is different for v2.x and v3.x of Synchronet.
-
- With the new Win32 Native (v3) of Synchronet you can execute a Win32
- Application (ZOC) directly without the need of a batch file. However, with
- v2.x of Synchronet it is required to load ZOC via a Batch File. Please follow
- the directions carefully for the version you are running.
-
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- --- (1) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- First load the .ZRX file in a text editor and then make the necessary changes
- that are commented in the Script. Then save it into your SBBS\EXEC Directory.
-
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- --- (2) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- **** Version 2.x Only! ******************************************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
- Either copy the included QNET.BAT file into your SBBS\EXEC directory or edit
- the one that is already there and change it as follows.
-
- -------------------------------------------
- @echo off
- c:
- cd\zoc313
- START /W ZOC.EXE /Q /U /S:%1vertpoll.zrx
- cd %SBBSNODE%
- -------------------------------------------
-
- ** Be sure to change the paths or filenames to match your systems configuration
-
- ** Note - The START /W before ZOC.EXE is very important as this will make the
- batch file wait for ZOC to finish before continuing to the next line of the
- Batch File.
-
- ******************************************************************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
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- --- (3) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- *************************** Version 2.x Setup *******************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
- Set up your HUB ID's Call Out Command Line in SCFG under :
-
- Networks/QWK Packet Networks/Network Hubs/QWK Network Hubs/Command Line
-
- Change the callout command line to:
-
- %!qnet.bat %!
-
- Be sure to add the %! after the QNET.BAT so the included batch file is looking
- in the SBBS\EXEC directory for the script. (Notice the %1 in the Batch File)
-
- Set the time(s) and node number you wish to use while here in SCFG.
-
- Make sure your Networked Sub-Boards are configured correctly. Refer to your
- SYSOP.DOC that comes with Synchronet for more information on your QWK Network
- Call-Out Configuration.
-
- ******************************************************************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- *************************** Version 3.x Setup *******************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
- Set up your HUB ID's Call Out Command Line in SCFG under
-
- Networks/QWK Packet Networks/Network Hubs/QWK Network Hubs/Command Line
-
- Change the callout command line to:
-
- c:\zoc313\zoc.exe /Q /U /S:%!vertpoll.zrx
-
- Be sure to change the command line to reflect the proper paths and filenames
- for your system!
-
- Set the time(s) and node number you wish to use while here in SCFG.
-
- Make sure your Networked Sub-Boards are configured correctly. Refer to your
- SYSOP.DOC that comes with Synchronet for more information on your QWK Network
- Call-Out Configuration.
-
- ******************************************************************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --- (4) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- **** Version 3.x Only ******************************************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
- Add ZOC.EXE to your OS/2 / Windows executable Programs List in SCFG under
- External Programs/OS2 Program List.
-
- This will let Synchronet know ZOC.EXE is a Win32 Native App and will cause the
- BBS to execute ZOC directly without DOS level execution.
-
- ** Note: The OS2 Program List is also used for Win32 Apps in v3.
-
- ******************************************************************************
- ******************************************************************************
-
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- --- (5) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Open ZOC and Turn Off Start Transfers Automatically.
-
- To find this option, open ZOC and use the Top Menu Bar to go to :
-
- Options / Settings / Transfer-2 / Start Transfer Automatically
-
- Then go to :
-
- Options / Settings / Transfer / Download to Alt Path
-
- Remove the "QW?|" entry at the beggining of the string.
-
- ZOC comes configured by default to download file ending in ".QW*" to the Alt
- download path so we need to disable this.
-
- ** Note : Be sure to SAVE the options before closing the Settings Window
-
- ***** If you are experiencing trouble with ZOC not downloading the QWK files
- into the proper (SBBS\DATA) directory go to Options/Global/Directories
- and delete the Alternative Download path. Synchronet will not import
- the QWK files unless they are placed in the SBBS\DATA directory!
-
-
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- --- (6) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Once configured correctly this script should allow your QWK Networking to
- operate without any intervention from the Sysop at all. Every effort has been
- made to assure it goes smoothly when unattended, but some problems may occur.
-
- Please report any Bugs or problems to me ASAP.
-
- E-Mail:
- pg@wasteland.darktech.org
-
- DoveNet :
- Pistolgrip@WASTELND
-
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- --- (7) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- That should do it.
-
- The BBS should now poll automatically for you using the settings you
- configured in SCFG Network Hubs.
-
- If you wish to force a QWK Call you can Manually Force a QWK call by hitting
- the (F) key from WFC (v2.x Only) or by using the ;CALL Sysop Command from the
- Main Menu (v2.x or v3).
-
- Send me email if you have any trouble.
-
- pg@wasteland.darktech.org
-
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- ---- NOTE --------------------------------------------------------------------
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- If you wish to have the script keep ZOC open or not hang up after polling you
- need to comment out the lines at the bottom of the script like so.
-
- Change :
-
- CALL ZocHangup
- CALL ZocEndZoc
-
- To :
-
- /* CALL ZocHangup */
- /* CALL ZocEndZoc */
-
- This may be useful if you wish to run the script manually or debug it.
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- WasteLand BBS - telnet://wasteland.darktech.org
- telnet://wasteland.detour.net
-
- Website - http://wasteland.darktech.org
-
- E-mail - pg@wasteland.darktech.org
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- Synchronet BBS Software - telnet://vert.sync3.net
- http://www.synchro.net/
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- ZOC Website - http://www.emtec.com/
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