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** ArchiveLAB Frequently Asked Questions:
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To upgrade from any older version of ALAB, all you have to do is to
replace all files with the new ones in the archive and look through the
ALAB.CFG file for any changes.
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1. I can't get HS/Link to work with FileDoor v2.xx :
TC: I've discovered that some of you sysops have encountered problems
with the FileDoor/HSLink combination. Namely, not being able to
enter descriptions, and lost credits. The reason is because you
have not installed the protocol properly in FILEDOOR.CFG. Here's
how the protocol definition should look like:
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Protocol 98 H B 20 0 HS/Link (Bi-directional!) │
│ DSZ C:\PROTOCOL\hslink.exe -p$1 -b$2 -hx -a -nt -u$8 $3 │
│ │
│ Protocol 98 H U 20 0 HS/Link (Fast!) │
│ DSZ C:\PROTOCOL\hslink.exe -p$1 -b$2 -hx -a -nt -u$8 $3 │
│ │
│ Protocol 98 H D 20 0 HS/Link (Fast!) │
│ DSZ C:\PROTOCOL\hslink.exe -p$1 -b$2 -hx -a -nt -nu -u$8 $3 │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
For your info, the $8 represents the upload path as calculated by
FileDoor. So for all protocols (including HS/Link), you should use $8
for the upload path instead of directly specifying it.
Note that FileDoor v3.01 and up supports HS/Link as a BiDSZ protocol
directly and you don't have to block the uploads anymore during
downloads.
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2. I get a messed up screen in DesqView when ALAB is processing the file.
TC: DV users please take note, if you do not want a messed up screen, you
will have to set the DV advanced settings such that 'Text Pages' is set
to at least 2.
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3. I have setup ALAB. Everything works ok, but FILE_ID.DIZ and file statistics
are not imported into the FILES.BBS.
TC: Make sure that you set the ALAB environment variable to point to the
directory the ALAB files are in. Also, make sure that FDOOR.EXE is
located together with FILEDOOR.EXE. Make sure to turn off
'InternalOverUser' in FILEDOOR.CFG as well.
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4. What do I get by registering ALAB?
TC: Technical support, a clear conscience, and registered features.
The list of features enabled with registration are :
1. Conversion of archive format
2. Addition of GIF/JPG information (GIF testing is still
available in non-reg versions)
3. Addition of Archive information and statistics
4. Posting of mails to users and sysops on failed upload(s)
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5. I have found a bug in ALAB. How do I report it?
TC: Check carefully to make sure it is not a configuration error. If
so, please leave me all bug reports in the ArchiveLAB Support
Conference, available at all support/beta sites, or send me a
netmail. Your bug report must contain details of the hardware on
your system, the extract of the log file (with the DEBUG option
in ALAB.CFG turned on) where the error appears, the phase ALAB
was in when you get the error, ALAB.CFG and a description of the
situation and problem.
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6. I wish to be a beta site for ALAB. How do I go about doing it?
TC: I need beta sites with unique setups, and equipment. If you think your
system is sufficiently different enough from the existing beta sites,
please send me details of your system setup, and the reason for your
interest via a netmail or in the ArchiveLAB Support conference.
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7. I am a developer. I do not wish to have extra advertising blurbs
inserted into my archives.
TC: I have added protection for developers to prevent ALAB from
altering archives. If you are a genuine developer, please
contact me personally to get information on doing this.
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8. What is the Hack Report that ALAB supports?
TC: Quoted from the FILE_ID.DIZ of the Hack Report Archive -
"A monthly list of potentially dangerous files including hacks,
hoaxes, Trojan Horses, and pirated commercial files found posted
for download on many BBS systems worldwide. SysOps and Users
alike may benefit from this report by using it to avoid
potentially dangerous files. By Lee Jackson, Co-Moderator,
FidoNet International Echo SHAREWRE (1:382/95)."
ALAB supports both the .COL and the .IDX files in the Hack Report
archive, and will intelligently determine which one is being used
when you specify a filename under 'UseHackReport'. If the .IDX
file is being used, the reasons for rejecting will be shown. But
the .COL file is updated monthly while the .IDX is not updated so
regularly.
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9. Does ALAB support RA 2.00?
TC: Rename ALAB4RA2.EXE to ALAB.EXE, and follow the instructions
given in the README.1ST and in the documentation.
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