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╓─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
║ Unwanted File Organizer Version 1.1 ║
║ Copyright (c) 1992 by Clayton & Associates ║
║ All Rights Reserved ║
╟─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢
║ Released: Sunday, July 4th, 1992. ║
║ **Please scan files for viruses before use! Just a safety precaution** ║
╙─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
╓─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
║ UFO Disclaimer and Registration Information ║
╙─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╜
UFO is provided on an "as is" basis, without any warranty of any kind.
We, at Clayton & Associates, do not warrant, guarantee or make any
representations regarding the use of, or the results of UFO. We are also,
in no way possible, responsible for any damages sustained either directly,
or indirectly from the use of UFO.
A registration form is included in this package. You are required to
register this after 31 days of use. This is a shareware product, but please
support the shareware aspect. Registration is only $5.00 so we are not
asking alot. There have many late nights spent writing UFO and this way we
know our program is being appreciated.
When you run UFO, there will be a number displayed in the lower window on
the screen. It is labeled as a PreRegistration number. When and if you
decide to register your copy of UFO with us, please remember to include this
number with your registration fee as this number is required by us to create
your keyfile.
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║ What is UFO you say? ║
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UFO will perform three operations on your "FILES.BBS" file in each of your
download sub-directories:
1. UFO will check to see if a download counter and/or download
description is present and if not, one of the following
will added:
a) <0> Description not available
b) [0] Description not available
c) (0) Description not available
d) {0} Description not available
One of the four choices above is available for selection through the
configuration file. The choice you make is of GREAT importance and
must match the selection you chose in your SuperBBS configuration
file. If select the wrong one, your "FILES.BBS" could be rewritten
with erroneous file descriptions.
2. UFO will create a file called "DEADFILE.LST" in each of your download
sub-directories. This file contains the name and extension of each
file whose download counter shows zero.
3. Lastly, UFO will recreate your "FILES.BBS" with a nice clean layout.
It has been found that some "FILES.BBS" files we tested with did not
have all the download counters placed at the 14th column in the file.
UFO will correct this and rewrite the file for you.
Operations 1 and 3 are selectable in one way or another and is controlled via
the configuration file which is described below.
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║ Configuration File for UFO ║
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A sample configuration file is shown below for your viewings. UFO requires
a configuration file by the name of "UFO.CFG" and will not run without this
file. This file MUST also be located in the same directory that the
"UFO.EXE" file is located in. You can create this with MS-DOS's Edlin or
any other ASCII Editor. All lines will be described as to what they do in
the example below:
Line 1: What style brackets you have chosen for SuperBBS
Your choices are as follows:
1 - <> 2 - [] 3 - () 4 - {}
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE!!
ERRORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL MAY AND PROBABLY WILL RESULT
FROM AN INCORRECT SELECTION!!
Line 2: Whether you wish UFO to restructure your "FILES.BBS" file for
you to give your file listings a nice clean appearance.
All following lines are to contain the path to each one of your download
sub-directories that you wish processed. The paths you enter do not have
to end with a "\" or begin with a drive letter. If no "\" is found one
will be appended to it and if no drive letter is present the current drive
will be assumed. Each one of these sub-directories must contain a
"FILES.BBS" file. If one is not found or an invalid path is entered, UFO
will skip that path and continue with the next one listed.
Please note!!
The unregistered version will process a maximum of FIVE (5)
sub-directories. If you enter more, they will be skipped. Upon
registration, UFO will continue with any others that are listed.
This was done so that you may enter in all you directories now,
try UFO out, and upon registration, be able to process all you
directories without having to rewrite your configuration file.
One thing to remember though is that there is a maximum of 100
sub-directories that may be processed. Any others after this
will be automatically ignored.
EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION FILE This column is for info only.
1 ; Use <> style brackets
Y ; Restructure all "FILES.BBS" files
C:\SUPERBBS\FILES\DOS ; These lines and all others below
D:\SUPERBBS\FILES\GIF\ ; contain the paths to the sub
\SUPERBBS\FILES\UTILITYS ; directories to be processed
╓─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
║ Running UFO On your SuperBBS System ║
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This is as easy as 1-2-3. First, copy UFO.EXE into a directory. Second,
create your configuration file (UFO.CFG). Third, either execute UFO from
the DOS command line or place it into one of your event batch files.
Remember that the configuration file MUST reside in the same directory as
the UFO.EXE program.
UFO can ONLY be run on a SuperBBS system. It will work with others if
they store their file listings in the same format as SuperBBS does and
the file is named "FILES.BBS".
UFO has been tested but may still contain some problems that we do not
know about as of just yet. If you find find a bug, have an idea of some
feature you would like added, or an idea of something you think should
be changed, feel free to let us know and we will look into it. If we
receive an idea that we incorporate into UFO, we will be sure to give
you an honourable mention in this documentation and will send you a copy
of the latest version when released.
╓─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╖
║ Other Information and the History of UFO ║
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Version 1.0ß - Written in Quick Basic 4.5 and released to a few select
SuperBBS Sysops for testing. Initial testing was performed
on Air Waves SuperBBS with the help of the Sysop 'Cal
Gardner' who, YES, as most of us know is the author of
"The Quote Of The Day" (TQOTD). (Great program). He was
a great help and inspiration to get me to write this
program. Thanks Cal!
Version 1.1 - Released to the general public after minor bug found in
1.0 with the way it handles non-existent download
directories specified in the config file. Also found
the final totals were calculated incorrectly.
If you have any questions pertaining to UFO or any other inquiries, you
contact me via the following:
Company: BBS:
Clayton & Associates Air Waves SuperBBS HST
Clayton Mattatall 1200-9600 Bps/HST/MNP
92 Green Maple Drive (416) 984-4076
St. Catharines, Ontario FidoNet: 1:247/117
CANADA L2P 3P5 SIGnet: 34:4416/0
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║ UFO Support Systems ║
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Canada:
Air Waves SuperBBS HST St. Catharines, ON, Canada +1-416-984-4076
USR 9600 Bps FidoNet 1:247/117
Clayton & Associates has made every effort to supply trademark information
about company names, products and services mentioned in this documentation.
Clayton & Associates cannot attest to the accuracy of this information.
EDLIN and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SuperBBS is copyright by Aki Antman
"The Quote Of The Day" is copyright by Cal Gardner