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Quickie File Creator 1.00
Copyright 1993, Bert Edens
Quickie File Creator (QFC) is a ZakWare Production
=============================================================================
- What is QFC?
QFC is a small utility for creating zero length files. Oh sure,
you can do this with DOS's echo, but this is much nicer and cleaner.
If you try:
ECHO. > USERON.FLG
and the file already exists, you receive a nice little message that
says 'File exists "USERON.FLG"'. No problem, you think, I'll just
append it. OK, so you try:
ECHO. >> USERON.FLG
This works... But only if the file exists. So, if it doesn't, you
get 'File not found "USERON.FLG"'. This is where QFC comes in.
- Why would I want to use QFC?
The reason I created QFC is because I run a "somewhat" multi-node
BBS. This means, the user can be on one node, and I can be on
another locally. I only have one modem, thus the "somewhat". Some
games are not very forgiving when it comes to trying to run
multinode. I saw no reason to create a separate directory for each
of these, so I decided to create a utility to help be be able to
check if the game is currently in use. So, in a .BAT for a fictional
game called "Dharma Wars", you might see:
:TOP
CD \RA\DHARWARS
IF EXIST USERON.FLG GOTO :USERON
QFC -O -Q USERON.FLG
DHARWARS
CD \RA
GOTO :END
:USERON
ECHO.
ECHO Sorry, a user is currently in that game!
ECHO.
IF "%1"=="2" PAUSE
:END
EXIT
This makes it easier than having to check whether or not a user is
in a game before firing it up. Plus, they could change games while
I'm switching windows (Don't laugh... It's happened more times than
I can count :-). The PAUSE command comes into play because I pass
the node as an argument. The only one using that node would be
myself, so I have it pause. We all know games run faster locally
than at 2400.
- How to use QFC
The format for execution of QFC looks like:
QFC [-Q] [-O] filename.ext [filename1.ext filename2.ext ...]
The use of the switches are as follows:
-Q : Quiet Mode - Normally, QFC will notify you with a message
as each file is created. This switch suppresses those
messages. Any error encountered while trying to create
the file will still be displayed.
-O : Overwrite - If you're creating a file, why would you want
to delete it and recreate it? Well, if you use a utility
(or 4DOS <plug plug>) to check the date and time a file
was created, this will come in handy.
Switches can be in either upper or lower case, but the preceding
"-" IS required. Several examples of use of QFC follow:
1) QFC -Q USERON.FLG
2) QFC -O TEMPFILE.TXT SHOWOFF.TXT
3) QFC -Q -O TEMPFILE.TXT USERON.FLG
Entering "QFC" with no arguments will display a help screen.
- Bug Reports, etc. (or, how to contact the guy who wrote this thing)
As of February 1993, I am located in Springdale, Arkansas, USA. My
current FidoNet address is 1:391/1160. If you're a FamilyNet person,
it's 8:391/1160. Regardless, you can always find me in the FidoNet
nodelist as "Bert_Edens". I run a 24 hour BBS, so netmail to me
should be no problem.
- Thanks, etc. (or, who should be mentioned for legal sakes)
QFC 1.00, the Quickie File Creator was written using Borland's
Turbo Pascal 6.0.
- Necessary Legalities, etc. (or, how to keep you and I out of court)
By using QFC, you agree to the following:
The author, Bert Edens, disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author
assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
which may result from the use of QFC.
QFC is copyrighted material by Bert Edens.
This product is HungerWare: You may use it for as long as you
like without feeling obliged to pay for it. However, the
HungerWare comes into play when it helps feed a starving
Shareware Author. :) If you were to send money, feel free to
send whatever you feel QFC is worth. If you choose to donate,
please do so in US funds. If you cannot send money, feel free
to send a postcard from wherever you call home. Even though
you are not required to pay for this package, I would still
consider "trading" registrations with other shareware authors.
You are allowed to copy and distribute this package, providing
that you make no charges other than are necessary for copying,
materials and handling. The files must not be separated or
altered in any way whatsoever including reverse engineering.
Use of a hacked or altered version of QFC is also a violation
of said copyright.
There are no registered features to QFC. The author believes
that the product could not have registered features without
seriously crippling the evaluation version. The only benefit
you receive is comfort in the knowledge that you have helped
to keep the shareware concept alive.
The author, Bert Edens, is in no way obliged to give future
support for any version of QFC.
If you don't agree with these rules, you may NOT use QFC!
Thank you for your support...