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┌───────────────────[ A Cerebrum Programming Production ]────────────────────┐
│ │
│ WWIV UpldEcho v1.04 │
│ Copyright (c) 1993-1995 by Frank Reid │
│ All Rights Reserved │
│ │
│ An External File Upload Utility │
│ for WWIV v4.2x BBS Systems │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
I. Introduction.
1. UpldEcho is a utility to upload files into WWIV file directories directly
from DOS. UpldEcho manages Fidonet's fantastic fileecho system which delivers
files to your mailer. Before UpldEcho, you must //UPLOADFILE for each file
directory, but no more!
2. UpldEcho searches your file directories which correspond to your *.DIR
files. If one contains a FILES.BBS listing, it uploads the files in the
listing to your WWIV file directories, using the description from the
FILES.BBS listing. If an archive file contains an extended description file
(FILE_ID.DIZ or DESC.SDI), it will use that description instead.
3. UpldEcho only processes hard disk directories. Look for another Cerebrum
product soon to do the same chore (and more) for your CDROMs!
II. Installation.
1. Simply copy UPLDECHO.EXE to your main WWIV directory. UpldEcho takes two
commandline parameters. Both are optional.
UpldEcho [/F] [/D]
/D deletes the FILES.BBS after successfully processing a file area.
/F uses the second, less common FILES.BBS format. If this parameter
is specified, UpldEcho expects a four column FILES.BBS like:
FILENAME.EXT 123456 01-23-45 DESCRIPTION OF THE FILE
By default, UpldEcho uses the more common two column format, like:
FILENAME.EXT DESCRIPTION OF THE FILE
III. Usage.
UpldEcho is run from DOS. The best place to use UpldEcho is in your mailer's
batch file to upload files after receiving new files via your fileecho feeds.
For example, the popular AllFix file processor returns an errorlevel 8 if it
successfully processes inbound files. In my mailer batch file, I have:
:filein
allfix file
if not errorlevel 8 goto nofiles
d:
cd\wwiv
upldecho
:nofiles
(continue with normal processing)
You might also call UpldEcho in your WWIV daily external event to add the
newly received files later.
IV. Registration.
UpldEcho is another fine Cerebrum product. Cerebrum is a group of loosely
affiliated (but very skilled!) programmers working to provide creative
solutions for WWIV sysops. (Several of Cerebrum's staff are WWIV support
Sites!) Show your support and keep high quality Cerebrum products coming!
Registration is only $5.00!
Fill out the enclose ORDER.FRM or send your registration to:
Frank Reid
9350 Harvest Way
Laurel, MD 20723
V. Disclaimer.
The author makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the quality or
performance of this program. Your use of this program constitutes your
release of the author from liability or litigation for any indirect or
consequential damages arising from the use of this program or its associated
files.
In no event will the author be liable to you for any damages, including any
lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages
arising out of your use or inability to use the program, or for any claim by
any other party.
VI. History.
Version 1.00 (11/10/94)
- Initial release
Version 1.01 (11/14/94
- Forgot to include UPLDECHO.DOC in the archive!
Version 1.04 (07/21/95)
- Major rewrite using all file sharing routines.
- Eliminated configuration file.
Thanks to all the Sysops who've made releasing modifications and utilities fun!
Comments, criticisms, and suggestions for improvement should be directed to:
WWIVnet : 1@8213
IceNET : 1@3104
TerraNet : 1@3104
WWIVLink : 1@13104
FILEnet : 1@1160
Fidonet : 1:109/568
You can always find the latest version (and more than 1GB of Sysop-specific
utilities, doors and source modifications!) on:
Eagle's Dare
(301) 498-1984
28.8k/24 Hours