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RFIX_S0A version 0.0A beta (c)opyright 1995 by GGM Data
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This software is dedicated to Diane Pahl, my honey. Without her support
and encouragement, it would not exist. Happy Mothers Day!
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Please see notes below regarding this late beta release.
RFIX_S0A is a _freeware_ "areafix" type utility for BBS System operators
using a Fidonet(tm) compatible "Front End Mailer" that wish to share
their Meal-Master(tm)* databases with other systems of the same type.
RFIX_S0A will respond to FTS (Fido Technical Standard) *.MSG netmail
addressed to "RECIPEFIX" having subject lines as follow: (case insensitive,
no qoutes, though!)
"HELP", or any other subject not recognized, will create *.MSG netmail that
are the instructions for use.
"TITLES" will create and put on hold a series of netmail *.MSGs that are the
list of all titles extracted from the MM** database. This list is created
in comma delimited format and may encompass _many_ *.MSGs depending on the
size of the MM database.
"#[RECIPE_TITLE]" will create *.MSG netmail containing the specified
[recipe_title] in MM importable format. If and exact match (which is
case insensitive) is not found for [recipe_title], notice is given and
it is suggested that the remote user "get the title list".
"?[STRING_TO_FIND]" will create *.MSG netmail containing a list of titles
extracted from the MM database containing a match for the [string_to_find]
search criteria specified.
RFIX_S0A creates a Netmail *.MSG response to the sending system by examining
the FTN "kludge" lines ^aINTL and/or ^aMSGID for the source address. The
response message carries the FTN "^aFLAG DIRECT" kludge so it will be held
for pickup at the host system. If routing is wished, at this time, the
System Operator will have to manually remove the "DIRECT" flag. The message
incoming will be marked as received when it is scanned so that it will be
ignored in later scanning.
You will need a Configuration file.
The name of the Configuration file is passed on the command line, as in
this example syntax: RFIX_S0A C:\DIR\RFIX_S.CFG
NOTE: If there is NO configuration file specified on the commandline,
RFIX_S0A will attempt to find (in the current directory) and use the
default filename: RFIX_S.CFG
The format, as used here, of the .Configuration file is:
1,2410,120,0 ; Your Zone,Net,Node,Point address
S:\IM\LOGS\IM1.LOG ; [drive]:\[path]\[FD format log filename]
S:\MSGS\NETMAIL\ ; [drive]:\[netmail directory]\
S:\DOORS\MM\MAIN\ ; [drive]:\[directory with MM database]\
Note1: everything after and including a semicolon is a comment and ignored.
Note2: the first line *must* be as seen! Your address: Zone,Net,Node,Point
... if not a point system, use "0". Responses created will carry
this spec as the origination of the netmail created.
To use: Install and run as you would an AREAFIX program. IE: at the time
of your choosing (I run it whenever there is new mail recieved) have your
batch file (or manually) change to the directory where the program and
.Configuration file exists, and start it by simply: RFIX_S0A. RFIX_S0A will
log (in FD/IM format) to the file specified all requests processed.
Note3: The software is *not* at this time either multi-line or multi-tasking
capable, so be sure that there are no other processes in operation at
time of execution that may have the LOG file specified or any of the
MM database files opened. This condition will cause an error and
abort operation, possibly waiting for a keystroke.
Note4: Process creates/uses two work files, named "~~WORK~~.DIR" and
"RFIX_S.SMA", which will remain on the drive until the next time
it is run. These "work" files are simple ASCII text, you can
examine the contents if you wish with any text editor.
Good Luck! and Enjoy!
Gary Groeller
Questions, comments, kudos, donations, etc. (even flames at your own risk!)
to FidoNet: (1:2410/120) or Email: gary.groeller@semsog.com
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* Meal-Master, what I consider to be the worlds premier Recipe database,
is (c)opyright Episoft Systems, authored by Scott Welliver - please
register your shareware software if you have not done so already.
** MM is commonly interchangeable as representation for Meal-Master(tm).
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Beta Notes >> This software does not write to the Meal-Master(tm) database.
>> There has been added (as a DEBUG aid) several lines of screen
display during program startup.
>> Some error checking that is built into the software at this
time will _abort_ operation in any case of "File Not Found",
"Insufficient Drive Space", etc.
>> There may be some less than perfect screen displays during
program operation.
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This is a late, and quickly assembled, release to resolve requests for
multiple configuration files and to implement simple debug operations at
"problem" (don't take it personal!) sites. Other requests (several, and
excellent!) to allow use of multiple Languages, Nodes & Databases will
be addressed during upcoming development.
Thanks for the feedback everyone!
I am using the software here to respond to incoming InterNet Email requests
... making a virtual "Recipe Server". However the information allowing this
feature is hardcoded for this site. Please contact me if you would like to
use this capability.
A final note. John Mudge, of the POINT MUDGE BBS (1:352/111) - moderator
of SURV_FOOD echo (possibly not Fidonet) - has derived a method of using
RECIPEFIX to respond and reply to _echomail_ requests for recipes.
Please contact him for further information if this piques your interest.
<gg>