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Zip Stamp Version 1.3
A Utility For Adding Comments To Zip Archives
Copyright (C) 1992 Lightning Software, All Rights Reserved
Written And Coded By Robert L. Folmer
***Bear Cat BBS Home Of Lightning Software (404) 739-1216***
Warranty
========
Zip Stamp 1.3 is distributed without warranty. In no event
will Lightning Software be liable to you for any damages from
running this program. Including any loss of profits, lost
savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising
out of your use of or inability to use the program, even if
Lightning Software or a authorized representative has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
Lightning Software will not be liable for any such claim by
any other party. All risk associated with using this program
are the complete responsibility of the user.
Introduction
============
Zip Stamp is a very small and compact program, it allows you to
comment your zip files, with a simple 1 line comment up to a
comment size of 20K! It is great for BBS system operators as well
as it allows you to automatically via a batch file, put a comment
into a recently uploaded zip file. This is great for advertisements
and more! It's quick and simple design makes it one of the first
choices in zip file commenting programs.
Installation
============
Installing Zip Stamp is an extremely easy procedure. It can be
installed and run from a floppy diskette or a hard disk drive.
However make sure that where you install it, PKZIP.EXE will be
accessible either via a PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file
or in the same directory you run the program from. To install
Zip Stamp on a floppy diskette, simply format a diskette to hold
the Zip Stamp files, then simply uncompress the archive to the
newly created diskette. To install Zip Stamp on a system equiped
with a hard disk drive, simply create a directory to hold all
Zip Stamp files, then simply uncompress the archive into the newly
created directory. Now before running Zip Stamp you should use your
favorite ASCII text editor to edit the file ZIPSTAMP.DAT. This file
is a straight ASCII text file that contains the comment you would
like Zip Stamp to add to your zip files. You may edit the one
supplied or create your own. You should note however, that the
first line should be left blank, this insures that your text will
be centered properly. Although it is possible to add an ANSI
comment using Zip Stamp, it is not recommended as to be able to view
an ANSI comment you will have to add the -q option while unzipping
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the file, therefore it is best to use a straight ASCII text file.
That's all there is to installing Zip Stamp! Now to run the program
simply enter the following command at the DOS prompt.....
ZIPSTAMP [Drive][Full path and name of zip file to be commented]
Example.....
ZIPSTAMP C:\FILES\ZIPSTAMP.ZIP
The above example will comment the file ZIPSTAMP.ZIP located in the
C:\FILES directory with the ZIPSTAMP.DAT comment.
IMPORTANT! ZIPSTAMP.DAT Must be located in the same directory
as ZIPSTAMP.EXE or the program will abort!
You should note that by typing ZIPSTAMP on the command line without
any drive or path specified will bring up a help screen for a quick
reference to using Zip Stamp.
Using Zip Stamp On A BBS
========================
Using Zip Stamp on a BBS to comment newly uploaded zip files is one
of the most used aspects of Zip Stamp. Setting up Zip Stamp on a BBS
is quite easy. First your BBS software must be able to call a batch
file when an upload completes passing the full path and name of the
uploaded file to Zip Stamp. This should not be a problem since most
systems use batch files for testing and scanning a uploaded file
anyway. A good example of one system that supports the use of a
upload batch file is TriBBS. Below is an example of a UPLOAD.BAT
batch file for TriBBS, with most systems the batch file will not
need much modification from that shown in order to operate properly.
Simply modify the following batch file for your BBS software.....
ECHO OFF - Sets the DOS echo feature to off
CD\TRIBBS\ZIPSTAMP - Changes to the ZIPSTAMP directory
ZIPSTAMP %1 - Runs Zip Stamp and passess the full path and name of
the uploaded file to Zip Stamp.
CD\TRIBBS - Changes back to the TRIBBS directory
Notice that the batch file above does not include a command to reload
the bulletin board software. This is because TriBBS does not exit
from memory before running UPLOAD.BAT, so therefore when Zip Stamp
drops back to the command line, TriBBS will then take control. Some
software however may require the use of a command to reload the
system, please see your BBS software manual for information on
calling batch files.
Zip Stamp cannot comment files other than zip files, note that it is
OK if your software calls Zip Stamp for a non zip file. Zip Stamp
will simply display the message "Archive Specified Cannot Be
Processed By Zip Stamp Or Error In Archive." this message will be
displayed if the file specified was not a zip file, or if there is an
error in the zip file. Zip Stamp will simply drop back to the command
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line and return to the system as normal.
Registration
============
Zip Stamp 1.3 is being distributed under the shareware concept,
you are free to use this product for a period of 30 days after
which you must either register the program or discontinue it's use.
Registration is only $10.00, registering Zip Stamp will get rid of
the unregistered notices and delays contained in the program. When
you register Zip Stamp you will receive a registered copy of the
software on your choice of 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" disk. As well as the
latest version and lifetime support. To register your copy please
complete the included form (REGISTER.FRM) and return it to the
address on the form.
Questions And Or Comments
=========================
If you have questions or comments about this or any other
Lightning Software product, please write to the address below
or call the Lightning Software support BBS (Bear Cat BBS)
at (404) 739-1216 24 hours a day.
Lightning Software
P.O. Box 177
Lithia Springs, Ga 30057