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RA2FD v2.00a
by Jerry Cain
Aug 9, 1993
WHAT IT IS:
RA2FD will read RA's LASTCALL.BBS file after a caller logs off and insert
the user's name and city into Front Door's LASTCALL.FD activity file. It
will also insert the user's time as found within the LASTCALL.BBS as well
as the current system date. In addition to this information, it inserts
your net/node number. All this information will be displayed in the FROM:
field when FD reloads.
WHY I WROTE IT:
I like being able to see who the last caller on BBS was without having to
load up the BBS.
LICENSE:
The user of RA2FD is licensed to use it on any machine or any number of
machines for whatever purpose the user sees fit. RA2FD is not commercial,
not shareware, and not even Public Domain. It simply costs you nothing to
use. I retain all rights to the program. However, I am not responsible
for any problems your computer system encounters, either directly or
indirectly, as a result of using RA2FD.
HOW TO USE IT:
Place RA2FD in your RA directory and insert the following as the last line
in your EXEBBS.BAT, just before calling FRODO.BAT:
RA2FD -R<lastcall.bbs> -F<lastcall.fd> -A<address> [-I<history>] [-T] [-L]
where: -R is RA's LASTCALL.BBS file
-F is Front Door's LASTCALL.FD file
-A is your Network address [POINT optional]
-I force update of FD's INBOUND.HIS / path to history file
-T force display of user stats on FD's WFC
-L insert ALIAS into LASTCALL.FD instead of user name
NOTES and LIMITATIONS:
- RA's structure for LASTCALL.BBS doesn't have a *date* field (although it
does have a *time* field), so I had to grab the system date.
- As of version 2, RA2FD will compare file times of LASTCALL.BBS and
LASTCALL.FD. It will refuse to update anything if the LASTCALL.BBS is
earlier than LASTCALL.FD (i.e., someone hung up before logging on).
- The -T switch forces RA2FD to insert user stats instead of network
address info.
- The results of using the -T switch are as follows (as displayed on FD's
WFC screen):
1:14400/76
| | |
| | ------ number of times called
| ----------- baud rate of this call
-------------- task number
- You still need to include the -A<address> switch even if using the -T switch.
- When using the -I switch, be sure to include the path and filename to
FD's inbound.his file. RA2FD will NOT create an INBOUND.HIS file if it
cannot find the path/filename supplied. Such a limitation prevents
RA2FD from creating the file in the wrong directory.
- When RA2FD updates the INBOUND.HIS file, it will insert the number of
times the user called in the SENT field.
- This is the last version that will use command line switches. Subsequent
versions, if any, will use configuration files.
- In general, the order of the command line switches is unimportant.
However, at the very least, you must include -R, -F, and -A. The other
switches are optional.
- When using the -L switch, RA2FD will insert the user's name if the user
doesn't have an alias.
WARRANTY:
None! Use it at your own risk.
SUPPORT:
Programs as simple as this one generally require no support. Even so, as
time permits, I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. You can
reach me at:
Jerry Cain
The Edge Of Forever
FidoNet 1:300/8
REGISTRATION:
None! It's a free program so have fun!
DONATIONS/GIFTS:
Gladly accepted! RA2FD is NOT shareware so NO money is expected. Feel
free to use the program any way you choose. However, if you would like to
donate to my INEEDTOPAYFORSOMEOFTHISSHAREWARESTUFFIAMUSING fund, I will
gladly accept a gift of any amount.
REQUESTS:
If you use the program, send me an electronic postcard.
Have fun and enjoy!!