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DownList.Exe v4.0 Public Beta - 11
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(c)1997-98 Crazy Nights Software
I, Ronald Schlegel, am not resposible for any damage or loss of data or
equipment due to your use, or inability to use, this product.
TriBBS is owned by Gary Price of FreeJack's Software.
Now that's outta the way..let's have fun!
DownList.Exe v4.0 is another COOL addition to your TriBBS board!
When run from your "File menu", users can download a copy of the
file list from their current area, download "Queued Lists", download
a list of new files, or download an "on-the-fly" Master File List.
LATER > DownList will generate a "default" screen...however,
LATER > DownList supports a custom ANSI and/or ASCII screen(s).
LATER > They should be called DOWNLIST.ANS and DOWNLIST.ASC,
LATER > respectively (sorry, no @-codes are supported) and reside
LATER > in the same directory with DOWNLIST.EXE.
DOWNMNT.EXE is the maintenance utility. It should be run
nightly and right after you pack your user base. This will
keep the DownList data files in sync with TriBBS.
Use the following format:
DOWNMNT <path to node 1> <Command>
examples:
DOWNMNT C:\TRIBBS UPDATE <- Nightly
DOWNMNT C:\TRIBBS PACK <- After you pack your user base
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INSTALLATION
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1. To setup, all you need do is select a directory for DownList:
ex. C:\TRIBBS\DOWNLIST
2. Unzip DL4B11.ZIP into this new directory.
3. Next, edit the DOWNLIST.CFG file to suit your system.
(See below for protocol information.)
4. Run DOWNMNT <path to Node 1> INDEX to create the initial index file.
((Example: DOWNMNT C:\TRIBBS INDEX))
(Running this should ONLY be done on the initial install! After this
time, it will set ALL of the users settings back to their defaults!)
5. DownList must be called from a batch file! Now, call DownList similar
to the following:
CD\TRIBBS\DOWNLIST
DOWNLIST DOWNLIST.CFG
CD\TRIBBS
BOARD
Yes, it's that easy! Your users will LOVE you for it <g>.
Note, if you want to look at DownList locally -> All functions work
except the "<C>urrent File List". For this, you will need to
cause a DOORS.TMP file to be created in your \NWORK directory.
Archivers & Protocols:
======================
Proper configuration of your archivers and download protocols are very
important if DownList is to function properly! DownList gets the archiving
commands direct from TriBBS, so that should not be an issue.
Protocols are a slightly different story. In the DOWNLIST.CFG, there are
3 entries... "XMODEM=", "YMODEM=", and "ZMODEM=". This is where you put
the respective protocol commands. DownList needs the following parameters
for the protocol driver:
%1 - The Comport
%2 - Baud
%3 - Filename
%4 - IRQ (if not standard)
An example ZModem command for DSZ.COM :
dsz port %1 speed %2 D sz -rr %3
Required:
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Your archivers (PKZIP.EXE, LHA.EXE, RAR.EXE ,etc.) and download protocols
MUST be in your "PATH=" statement for this door to work right. (Just follow
the "rules" laid out in TRIBBS.DOC & all should go well <g>.)
-> Public Beta-11 Version! Changes are both possible & probable. I need
to hear from you so I know what direction to take DownList. Your
ideas/comments/etc are welcome & encouraged!
MultiNodes:
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DownList supports multi node useage. All you need to do is copy
DOWNLIST.CFG to a new file (ex. DOWN2.CFG for node 2, etc) and edit
this new file to suit your system. Then, call DownList with a similar
command as above:
CD\TRIBBS\DOWNLIST
DOWNLIST DOWN2.CFG
CD\TRIBBS
BOARD
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** Future development of DownList will depend on feedback! Enough
inquiries about DownList & registrations will be the deciding factors. <g>
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If you encounter ANY problems with this program or have ideas for TriBBS
utilities:
The Dynasty BBS (937)-258-1030
Fido............ 1:110/1065
I also lurk in the TriBBS echoes on FidoNet.
Enjoy!
-Ron Schlegel