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RemoteAccess Spacemaker May 26/92
Review & Help
by
Cy Leonard
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06/04/93
Author's Note: Due to the introduction of Remote Access v2.0 and it's new
file structures, this program's name has been changed to QuickFILES.BBS.
This program is only compatable with the FILES.BBS type file structures.
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I run a very busy BBS in Florida and was fortunate enough to be a Beta tester
for what the author called a Spacemaker program for RemoteAccess. At least
that was the original plan. As time went on, Herman kept adding more and
more features. I had been using VFAM to manipulate files, etc., with
RemoteAccess until Herman added all the options that were available in VFAM
plus his own unique features into RAS. Finally it resulted in the version
you now have. Now in addition to the handy feature of quickly checking file
dates in order to prepare them for being taken offline it does that and much,
much more. In fact just about everything you could wish for.
RAS is now the ultimate tool for manipulating your Remote Access file areas
and has the ability to use 12 exterior programs of your choice. In my case I
use Shez, Pkinsert, Qedit, Redate, Stripzip, Whereis, Stupendos, Vpic and
Ziplab all available from a window when I choose "User Option" from the File
mode Menu or use the associated function keys. However you are totally free
to customize it within the RAS.CNF file by simply adding them with a text
editor. Just type your preferences in over the samples.
RAS is extremely user friendly because it's a simple matter to configure by
replacing the sample directories in the .CNF file with your own BBS
directories. I also have my configuration include a couple of work
directories which makes it very easy to work with files offline and then move
them into the appropriate directory when the work is completed.
Another great feature of RAS is being able to enter your own default
DESCRIPTION information to any file. Just enter the description in the
appropriate .CNF line over the default line. Using the Search option from
the Directory Menu will automatically prompt you for your choice of whether
to add it or not. To delete a filename and description use the ALT D option.
It leaves the program intact but merely deletes it from FILES.BBS.
With the great option of running exterior programs from within Ras, it is now
the most used tool in my system. For example, instead of running SHEZ from
my path, I now prefer to use it through RAS because with the L)ocate feature
I can find a program in an instant and then with one keystroke check it out
with SHEZ.
As RAS is so user friendly it requires very little instruction once you've
customized your RAS.CNF with your favorite text editor. If you should run
into a problem feel free to call my voice line at (813)726-9192.