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Chapter 2: A Quick Setup For Those Who
Don't Like to Read Manuals
2.1 Understanding The System
4D-BBS can be broken down into 6 different sections. Each section has
a directory or multiple directories that coincide with the section. These
different sections are:
System Files Directory
* Text Files Directory
Menus Directory
* Users Directory
* Message Bases Directory Boards:
* File Transfers Directory File:
* Doors Main Directory
Note: As of V2.0 the "Mail:" directory is no longer needed or used,
and the mail is by default stored in message base 0. Directories marked
with an "*" indicate multiple sub-directories can exist within this
directory. "File:" and "Boards:" were retained from V1.65 for
compatibility reasons and are not directly used by 4D-BBS. They are the
default root paths in the file catalog editor and the message base editor.
(Refer to chapters 4 - 7 for more information on an individual directory.)
Each of the above directories contain specific data files for that
section. In most cases, 4D-BBS will not run if the first 4 directories and
appropriate data files are not found.
2.2 Quick Installation
4D-BBS uses the Commodore Installer program to simplify installation.
This program is not packaged with 4D-BBS, but is freely distributable and
can be obtained from CornerStone Software's Support BBS is you do not have
it or can not find it.
Insert the 4D-BBS Install diskette, and double-click on its disk icon.
There should be an icon called "4D-BBS Install" in the root directory of
the diskette. Double-click this icon to start installation. (If your
installer program is not in your Workbench's path, then you need to to
select the icon, and under the Workbench "Icons" pull doen menu select
information. Click in the box next to "Default Tool:" and put the full
path of where the Installer program is and then select Save.)
The first window which comes up asks you which installation mode you
would like to use. It is recommended you choose "Expert User" so you will
have to confirm all actions of the installation.
After selecting "Proceed with Install", the next window you will see
if the Installation options window. This window allows you to select
whether you want to install for real, and what logging actions you would
prefer. Once you have selected your choices, click on "Proceed" to
continue.
Now comes the first 4D-BBS specific choice. The next window asks you
"Select where to creates 4D-BBS' main directory:". You should select the
path where you wish the root "4D-BBS" directory to be created. Normally
this will be a device (i.e. "Work:"). Select "Proceed" when you have
choosen your path.
The next three windows ask you where to create the directories to
store the message files, files for transfers, and the doors/games
directories. The installer will make a suggestion for each, and you can
accept this by simply hitting return. If you wish to change the directory,
click in the box under "Selected Directory" and type the name, or use the
list selector above it. The default setup assumes "File:", "Boards:" and
"Doors:" have been assigned to the directories which you select. You
should change these default settings with the FCL_ed and MB_ed editors.
Once you select "Proceed" after the third window, the installer will
copy the necessary files from the Distribution floppy to the selected
destinations directories. Next the installer will prompt you to whether
you have a high speed modem or not. It is neccesary for the installer to
know this inorder to create the correct startup script for the BBS. If you
have a high speed modem and wish to lock the serial port, select "Yes",
otherwise select "No". If you select Yes, you will be prompted at which
baud rate you want to lock the serial port at. Select the baud rate from
the list, and select "Proceed".
Next, the installer will run the Configuration editor to allow you to
start customizing the BBS. Please consult Chapter 4 for detailed
information about the configuration editor.
Once you have exited from the configuration editor, you will be
prompted to whether or not you would like to run the other editors to
finish customizing other parts of the BBS. You do not have to run these
editors at this time, but will need to go back and run them later to
customize the BBS. Select either "Setup" or "Skip", respectively for each
window.
From here, installation is complete. The installer will display some
information about where 4D-BBS was installed, and how to start it.
2.4 Where To Go From Here
You will be able to load and run the BBS at this point. The default
setup allows a user with name "SYSOP" and password "SYSOP" to log into the
BBS. You may browse through the BBS and see the default setup. When you
are ready to configure the BBS to your needs, continue to chapter 3.