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- │ PEGASUS SOFTWARE'S * AUTODIZ * FILE_ID.DIZ UPDATER 3.1 ║
- │ ║
- │ Copyright (c) 1993,94 Chris Michaels ║
- │ ║
- │ Another Fine Program From: ║
- │ ║
- │ The PEGASUS PROJECT...the Next Generation (813) 481-5575 ║
- │ ║
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-
- NOTE: VERSION 3.1 CONTAINS A CHANGE THAT REQUIRES YOU RE-WRITE YOUR
- CONFIGURATION FILE <IF USED> PLEASE SEE THE CONFIGURATION INFO
- BELOW....VERSION 3.1 WILL NOT RUN PROPERLY WITH ANY OTHER
- VERSION'S CONFIGURATION FILE!!!!
-
- | INDICATES CHANGES IN THIS VERSION
-
- OVERVIEW
- ════════
-
- PEGASUS SOFTWARE'S * AUTODIZ * is a utility that will add a
- FILE_ID.DIZ description file to any ZIP. It searches first for
- an existing FILE_ID.DIZ and, if found, skips the processing of
- that file; if not found, it will search any ascii text file in
- PCBOARD description format, and create a FILE_ID.DIZ with the
- description of that file, then add it to the ZIP, all
- automatically, making it unnecessary for you to manually type
- the description when you upload the file to a BBS that supports
- FILE_ID.DIZ descriptions <LIKE PCBOARD!>.
- You can obtain your description by download the LIST OF
- AVAILABLE FILES contained in most BBS's upload directory, or,
- you can simply set your comm program to capture your BBS session
- to a file and * AUTODIZ * will seek out the file descriptions from
- that capture file! What could be easier?
-
- If you capture file contains line noise, AUTODIZ will detect it
- and skip over it in the search, this will prevent a premature
- END OF FILE marker stoping the search before it is complete.
-
- | Beginning with this release <3.1> AUTODIZ will now allow you to
- | add your own comment to the archive. See Configuration file
- | Below (registered version only!!!!)
-
- SETUP
- ═════
- Setup is fairly simple and straightforward. Simply unzip the
- archive into the directory where you want * AUTODIZ * to operate
- from...I put it in my path so it is always available.
- Although not necessary, you *can* create a configuration file
- for * AUTODIZ * that will enable it to run without prompting you
- for file locations, the content of the CFG file is discussed
- below. If you choose not to make a CFG file, * AUTODIZ * will
- prompt you each time it is run for location of the files to
- process and location of the descriptions text file.
-
-
- CONFIGURATION FILE <OPTIONAL>
-
- Using any text editor, create a file called AUTODIZ.CFG <or
- anything else you want to call it>, and enter these lines:
- (NOTE: This file may contain only the first two entires, unless
- you have additional directories to process. In that case you can
- add up to 10 directores after the CAP file location. BUT YOU
- MUST NEVER....NEVER EXCEED 13 TOTAL LINES IN THIS FILE!!!!!!
-
-
- C:\TELIX\TELIX.CAP <=========TEXT FILE CONTAINING FILE
- DESCRIPTIONS. This can be
- any text file that has
- descriptions in PCBOARD
- directory format
-
- Y <=========Toggle <Y> or <N> for include
- line at end of DIZ that says:
- "DIZ by * PEGASUS AUTODIZ *..."
- IN UNREGISTERED VERSION THIS
- WILL ALWAYS BE <Y>
-
- Y <======== Toggle <Y> or <N> for sound
- effects.
- IN UNREGISTERED VERSION THIS
- WILL ALWAYS BE <Y>
-
- | C:\AUTODIZ.CMT <====== The PATH & NAME of the ASCII TEXT
- | file containing your ZIP
- | comment that you want added
- | to the ZIP. >>>IF YOU DO NOT
- | HAVE A COMMENT OR DO NOT
- | WISH TO ADD ONE YOU MUST
- | TYPE "NO" HERE OR, IF YOU
- | WISH, YOU CAN TYPE
- | "AUTODIZ.CMT", AND AUTODIZ
- | WILL PUT IT'S DEFAULT
- | COMMENT IN THE ARCHIVE.
- | THIS FIELD MUST *NOT*
- | BE BLANK!!!!<<<<
-
-
- C:\UPLOAD <======== DIRECTORY CONTAINING UPLOADS
- TO BE PROCESSED
-
- C:\TEST <======== DIRECTORY CONTAINING UPLOADS
- TO BE PROCESSED <OPTIONAL>
-
- C:\TEMP <======== DIRECTORY CONTAINING UPLOADS
- TO BE PROCESSED <OPTIONAL>
-
- C:\DOWNLOAD <======== DIRECTORY CONTAINING UPLOADS
- TO BE PROCESSED <OPTIONAL>
-
- C:\FILES <======== DIRECTORY CONTAINING UPLOADS
- TO BE PROCESSED <OPTIONAL>
- YOU CAN ADD UP TO 10 (ONLY)
- DIRECTORIES TO BE PROCESSED
-
- The benefits of using a configuration file include the fact that
- with it * AUTODIZ * becomes a completely automated program. I
- run it from a batch file every time I exit my COMM program,
- using the above configuration. I use TELIX and my bat file looks
- like this:
-
- CD \TELIX
- TELIX
- AUTODIZ AUTODIZ.CFG
- CD \MAIN
- MENU
- people are using that may not
- The session would go like this:
-
- As soon as I am in TELIX, I type ALT-L to start my capture
- log. The default setting for the CAP file is TELIX.CAP so
- I use that. I then call the BBS I am going to download from,
- and display the directories I will be choosing files from.
- <As the descriptions go past on my screen, they are being
- captured into my cap file>. I flag the files I wish to
- download, and download them. I then exit the BBS, and call
- another, if I wish and repeat the same operation...NEVER
- closing the cap file...Telix will do that automatically when
- I quit. The rest is handled by * AUTODIZ * and when I am
- done, I have an upload directory with a bunch of files that
- ALL contain FILE_ID.DIZ files, so when I upload them to
- my board, or any other <that supports FILE_ID.DIZ files> I
- simply type SEE DIZ when prompted for a description, or, if
- I upload in the batch mode <UB> I don't have to write a
- thing...PCBOARD will seek out the FILE_ID.DIZ and place it
- in the description area for you!
-
- NEAT, HUH?
-
- > IF A DESCRIPTION CANNOT BE FOUND IN THE FILE OR IN YOUR
- > DESCRIPTION TXT FILE, THE NAME(S) OF THE UNDESCRIBED FILE WILL
- > BE WRITTEN TO A FILE CALLED "NOTFOUND.TXT" FOR YOU TO
- > REVIEW.
-
- IMPORTANT!!!!!!!
- IMPORTANT!!!!!!! YOU MUST HAVE PKZIP.EXE *AND* PKUNZIP.EXE IN YOUR
- IMPORTANT!!!!!!! PATH OR IN THE DIRECTORY WHERE * AUTODIZ * IS RUNNING
- IMPORTANT!!!!!!! OR IT WILL NOT OPERATE!!!!!!!
- IMPORTANT!!!!!!!
-
-
-
- REGISTRATION
- ════════════
-
- PEGASUS * AUTODIZ * IS NOT FREE IT IS SHAREWARE. If you use the program,
- you MUST register it. Registration will also eliminate the 15
- second delay at the beginning and end of the program, and
- registeration will give you the option of removing the:
-
- <Desc by: PEGASUS AUTODIZ * 813-481-5575>
-
- from the descriptions AUTODIZ creates.
-
- FAILURE TO REGISTER IS A VIOLATION OF THE COPYRIGHT LAWS!
-
- Registration fee is $15.00. To register complete the form below,
- with your name, address, phone, <bbs name, and bbs phone number>
- if applicable
- and mail it along with a Check/Money Order for $15.00 to:
-
- CHRIS MICHAELS
- 6237 PRESIDENTIAL COURT #125
- FORT MYERS, FL 33919
-
- You will receive a registered copy of PEGASUS * AUTODIZ * on 5 1/2
- or 3 1/2 disk, or you can choose to download your registered copy
- from The PEGASUS PROJECT.
-
- If you have any comments, suggestions etc. you can contact me at
-
- THE PEGASUS PROJECT...the Next GeneratioN (813) 481-5575
-
-
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Enclosed is my Check/Money Order for $15.00 as registration
- fee for PEGASUS * AUTODIZ *
-
- I would like:
-
- [ ] to download it from The PEGASUS PROJECT
-
- [ ] 5 1/2 DD or [ ] 3 1/2 DD disk mailed to me
-
-
- NAME_________________________________________________________
-
- * BBS NAME ____________________________________________________
-
- ADDRESS_______________________________________________________
-
- ______________________________________________________________
-
- CITY___________________________ST____________ZIP_______________
-
- VOICE PHONE [_______] ___________________
-
- DATA PHONE [_______] ____________________
-
- * Version of PCBOARD you are currently running ________
-
-
- * if applicable
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
-
- DISCLAIMER
- ══════════
-
- PEGASUS * AUTODIZ * has been tested thoroughly, however, as with all
- shareware, we cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss
- resulting from this program, and will not be liable for
- anything. The program is offered as is, and the user accepts
- all responsibility. Plain and simple, we are not responsible
- for anything, however, if you have a problem, we will do our
- best to help you solve it.
-