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A File Commenter for WWIV Sysops!
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What is WWIVCMNT?
=================
WWIVCMNT is a handy utility that allows a WWIV sysop to periodically
recomment all the files on his BBS. It allows you to exclude certain
directories from the commenting process. You simply set the program up with
a comment file, and tell it to go to town.
How Do I Set It Up?
===================
It couldn't be simpler. Simply place WWIVCMNT.EXE in your WWIV
directory, and type WWIVCMNT /C. This enters the configuration mode. You will
be prompted for the filename of your comment file. You can use the arrow keys
to move around and find the one you want. I reccomend setting this comment
file up before hand.
You will then be asked if you want to process .ZIP and .ARJ files.
This is entirely your option.
Finally, you'll be asked if you want to set up an exclusion file. The
exclusion file is a listing of all directories on your BBS. Those that, for
some reason or another, you don't want files commented in, will be listed in
square brackets.([]) Any listed without the brackets will be commented.
How Do I Run It?
================
To run WWIVCMNT, simply go to your WWIV directory and type WWIVCMNT.
This processes all directories using the information (comment file, etc)
indicated in WWIV.INI. If you want to register WWIVCMNT with your unique
registration code (hint, hint!), then type WWIVCMNT /R. If you want to use an
exclusion file for WWIVCMNT, type WWIVCMNT /E<FILENAME>. And if you want to
use a different comment file than is set in defaults, use the /F<FILENAME>
parameter. In addition, you can specify a single directory by either
the directory filename as listed in DIREDIT (use the /D parameter) or by
the directory number as listed in DIREDIT (use the /S parameter).
You can abort the commenting process at any time by hitting a
key while it's processing files.
To summarize:
WWIVCMNT : Runs WWIVCMNT with default options on all directories
WWIVCMNT /C : Configures WWIVCMNT
WWIVCMNT /R : Registers WWIVCMNT
WWIVCMNT /E<FILENAME> : Uses <FILENAME> as the exclusion file
WWIVCMNT /F<FILENAME> : Uses <FILENAME> as the comment file.
WWIVCMNT /D<DIRNAME> : Runs WWIVCMNT on a single directory, specified by the
filename as listed in DIREDIT.
WWIVCMNT /S<DIRNUMBER> : Runs WWIVCMNT on a single direcotry, specified by the
directory number as listed in DIREDIT.
The /E and /F commands can be used with each other. Likewise,
the /D and /S parameters can be used with /F.
History of WWIVCMNT
===================
I've really found it amazing how long comments can stick around. I was
bored one day and wanted to play a computer game, and when I unarchived, I
found a VERY old comment from my BBS. I'd like to be able to occasionally
re-comment my files, or ensure that they have been commented, but having to
write and keep updating a batch file can be a royal pain. So I decided to sit
down and write WWIVCMNT. It's probably not the most efficient code in the
world, and it can be kinda slow, especially on BIG files, but it's all
automatic, and you've got a fair amount of control over it.
■ v. 0.90 (1/30/95)
First basic version. Simply commented files. No automatic
configuration. No command line parameters. Not released.
■ v. 1.00 (2/16/95)
First beta version to be tested. Added easier configuration.
Added ability to use exclusion files and seperate comment files.
■ v. 1.01 (2/27/95)
Second Beta version. Added ability to comment single directory
(as requested by Fish (1@6115.WWIVNet)) and the ability to abort
the process (also requested by Fish)
■ v. 1.10 (03/20/95)
First release version.
How Do I Register?
==================
WWIVCMNT isn't going to cost much. It's pretty cheap. I should charge
more for it, because it was a fair amount of work, and it did cause me to fall
behind some at work, since I was having too much fun working on this program.
However, I was having fun, I did learn a lot, and it was a slow week at work.
So I decided to only charge $5 for this program. To register, please fill out
REGISTER.FRM and send it, along with the registration fee, to the address
listed in there.
Legalese
========
WWIVCMNT is copyrighted (c) 1995 by Craig Dooley and BatMage
Software. This software is released "as is" and no guarantees,
either written or implied, are made regarding the performance of
WWIVCMNT. Under no circumstances are Craig Dooley or BatMage
Software to be held responsible for any damages, real or
imagined, that occur as a result of the usage of WWIVCMNT.
WWIVCMNT is Shareware. You are allowed to run this program for a
period of 15 days for trial purposes. At the end of those 15
days, you must either register WWIVCMNT or stop using it.
You are encouraged to upload WWIVCMNT to any online service or
Bulletin Board, and to distribute copies to your friends. The
original archive must be kept intact, and no changes may be made
to the documentation or the executable files contained within.
Contacting the Author
=====================
You may contact the author in a variety of different ways. I
can be reached at the following e-mail addresses:
1@6100.WWIVNet
1@8315.Icenet
1@8315.Terranet
1:376/126 [FIDONET]
morgul@ttps.lakes.trenton.sc.us [Internet]
I can also be reached at my bulletin board, The Trading Post [SOUTH]
at (803) 731-0690. Supporting baud rates up to 28.8 bps.
I can also be reached at the address listed in the REGISTER.FRM
file included within.
If you've got any comments, suggestions, or ideas, please don't
hesitate to get in touch with me!
Thanks go to:
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Thanks go to the following people:
Wayne Bell, author of the WWIV BBS software,
without whom this program would be worthless!
Fish (1@6115.WWIVNet) for beta testing the program on
his BBS and giving me some ideas and suggestions.
Mark Gilbert, my boss, for not finding out what I was
working so hard on my computer at work!
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WWIVCMNT! Copyright (c) 1995 BatMage! Software!
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