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AddConf v1.00
A WildCat 3.50-3.90 Utility
Chuck Warren
INTRODUCTION:
Being the HOST of more than one network, I found it extremely time
consuming to add new echos to my system. Although there are other
utilities which allow the addition of echos to control files
(AREAS.BBS) on a PASSTHRU basis, there wasn't an easy way to add
multiple areas to both the control file (AREAS.BBS) and the WildCat
database files.
Well, with AddConf, this is a thing of the past. AddConf allows you to
select the echos to add, then updates the control file (AREAS.BBS) and
WildCat databases for you.
Most networks, including FIDONet, have a [NETWORK].NA file containing
the TAG and DESCRIPTION of the echos in the net. Using this, AddConf
builds a menu to allow selection. The actual menu items will be the
TAG names. The DESCRIPTIONS will be used as the conference titles in
the WildCat databases. NOTE: If descriptions are longer than 25
characters, they will need to be edited as only the first 25 characters
are used by WildCat!
PREPARATION:
There are a few tasks that MUST be taken care of prior to using
AddConf.
1. ALL NODES MUST BE DOWN!
2. You will need a AREAS.BBS and [NETWORK].NA file.
3. Any empty (blank) conferences should be removed from the
CONFDESC.DAT file since AddConf appends to this file.
a. This is accomplished using MAKEWILD.
4. As noted in 3 above, AddConf adds to the CONFDESC.DAT file. Well,
it also gets its conference definitions for the new conferences
from there as well. This means that the settings for the last
configured conference will be used as a template for the new ones.
HOW TO USE:
When you first execute AddConf, a check for previous backup files will
take place, and if any are found, you will be prompted as to whether to
delete them.
When the menu appears, simply cursor to the one(s) you want to add,
then press the SPACE BAR. Your only limitation will be the 1000
conference maximum of WildCat. If you notice that some TAGS aren't in
the menu, this will be due to the fact that they already have a
conference number assigned to them in the AREAS.BBS file. AddConf will
however display PASSTHRU's.
Once you've TAGGED all the echos you want to add, press the F10
function key. You will then be prompted for the UPLINK address. When
you enter this info, make sure you place the :/. characters in their
proper locations. AddConf WILL NOT validate this information!
AddConf will now begin its work. It'll compare the selections to the
AREAS.BBS information in memory. If an echo was a PASSTHRU, it'll be
updated with a valid conference number. If it wasn't a PASSTRHU, then
it too will receive a conference number, but it'll also be added to the
AREAFIX.REQ file. (Use the info in this file to request NEW echos from
your UPLINK.)
Once AddConf exits to DOS, you will need to run MAKEWILD and configure
these new conferences. As mentioned in the PREPARATION area, the
settings for the new conferences comes from the last original
configured conference. You can use the GLOBAL option to do mass
changes on these conferences.
We also need to set the SECURITY PROFILE DEFINITION of these new
conferences. Again, we can use the GLOBAL options to minimize this
task.
After completing the configuration in WildCat (MAKEWILD), you'll need
to tell your mailer about these new areas. Obviously these procedures
are different for each program. The following are the basic things
that need to be accomplished:
1. Add UPLINK information. (Address, packer type, origin lines, etc.)
2. Add NEW conferences to mailer configuration. Some of this is
accomplished by the updates made to the AREAS.BBS. I will attempt
to provide an overview of what MAY need to be done.
GOMail v1.x:
With a changed AREAS.BBS, and step 1 completed, execute:
GOMAIL SCAN
WildMail x.xx-2.xx
With a changed AREAS.BBS, and step 1 completed, nothing more is
required.
WildMail 3.xx
a. Execute WMCONFIG.
1. If the UPLINK isn't configured, do so NOW!
2. Change PRIMARY ADDRESS to your primary for the network
you're processing. You'll need to remove that address
from your AKA's area or WM will give an error.
3. Change the UPLINK info to the UPLINK for the network
you're processing.
4. Exit WMCONFIG.
b. Execute WMUTIL IMPORT.
c. Execute WMUTIL EXPORT if you need a new AREAS.BBS file.
d. Execute WMCONFIG.
1. Change PRIMARY/UPLINK addresses back to the original
settings. Don't forget to add the address back in the
AKAs area if it was removed!
e. That's it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MISCELLANEOUS:
If NEW (not originally PASSTHRU) areas were added, you should send a
AREAFIX message (or whatever program you use) to request these new
areas. The TAG names are in the AREAFIX.REQ file that was created!
If you don't have a [NETWORK].NA file, you can create one with a text
editor of your choice. The ASCII file should use the following format
( TAG DESCRIPTION ):
|---25 Character limit--|
WILDCAT Fido WildCat Conference
WCTECH Fido WC Tech Conference
DISCLAIMER:
Although AddConf performs without a problem here, I cannot, and will
not be held responsible for any damage that may result from the use of
this program. This utility is released with NO expressed warranties of
any kind.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
Chuck Warren (FidoNet 1:3611/15) 912-953-1053