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File Base Editor
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The file base system allows users to transfer files to and from the BBS system to be shared with other users of the BBS. These files can be categorized into different file bases, which are setup in the File Base Editor.
File bases can also optionally be assigned to one or many file groups.
Using the Editor
Upon selecting the file base editor, a list of existing file bases is presented. The arrow keys, page keys and home/end as well as your mouse if using a compatible terminal can be used to scroll through and highlight a file base.
Pressing the ENTER key on a highlighted File Base will open the dialog to allow editing of the options and configurations associated to that file base.
Searching within the list of file bases can be done by simply typing the text you wish to search for and the editor will jump around to a matching file base as you type. The CTRL+A key can be used to search Again using the current search text, and CTRL+Y or moving the arrow keys can be used to reset the search text.
Multiple File Bases can be marked using the TAB key which is useful for some function that can target many file bases at once.
Pressing the / key brings up the Command Menu which contains many other utility functions to add, remove, copy, paste, move, bases (and so on). The following commands are available within the Command Menu:
Command Menu Options
Insert | This option inserts (creates) a new file base before the currently selected file base. |
Delete | This option deletes the currently selected file base. |
Copy | This option copies the currently selected file base. |
Paste | This option pastes a copy of the file base that was previously copied. |
Move Before | This option moves the previously copied file base before the currently selected file base. |
Select All | This option tags/marks all file bases |
Global | This option opens up a Global Editor which allows editing of common options for all file bases that were marked or tagged using the Select All or TAB keys |
Reset | This option allows the currently selected base OR a selection of tagged bases to be Reset, meaning their file listing data and statistics will be reset. It does not unlink echomail subscribers or touch user's personal new scan settings. |
Sort | This option allows sorting of file bases by name, filename, or network address. In order for sort to work a range of file bases must be selected using the TAB key with no gaps in the range of selected bases. |
Unsub By FileFix | This option calculates your uplink and automatically generates an Unsubscribe FileFix request to your uplink, then provides the option to delete the file base. |
Editing a File Base
[A] Name -------- This option defines the file base name / description as it will appear to the user when they select a file base.
[B] File Name ------------- This option defines the data file name that is used to store information for this file base. This file should be a unique file name, different from all other data files.
[C] Display File ---------------- This option defines the display file that Mystic can display before the files in this base are listed. This field is optional and should be left blank if you do not wish to have Mystic send a display file before each file list.
[D] ACS -------- This option defines the ACS string which the user must pass in order to gain access to this file base and list files.
[E] SysOp ACS ------------- This option defines the ACS string which the user must pass in order to access SysOp functions such as the File Directory Editor.
[F] Upload ACS -------------- This option defines the ACS string which the user must pass in order to upload (send) files from their computer to this file base.
[G] Download ACS ---------------- This option defines the ACS string which the user must pass in order to download (receive) files from this file base onto their computer.
[H] Storage Path ---------------- This option defines the directory where Mystic will store the files uploaded into this file base.
[I] Password ------------ This option defines the password which is required to access this file base. If you do not wish to require a password to access this base, leave this field blank.
[J] Show Uploader ----------------- This option defines if Mystic BBS will show the uploader's name during the file list. If this option is set to yes, Mystic will show who uploaded each file into the file base at the end of the file description.
[K] Default New Scan Setting ---------------------------- This option defines the default new scan setting for this file base. When a new user logs into the system, their file base new scan setting for this base will be set to the default.
[L] CD-ROM Area --------------- This option specifies whether the files in this area are being stored on a CD-ROM drive. If this option is set to "Yes", Mystic BBS will refuse uploads into the area, as well as attempt to copy files from the CD-ROM drive to the hard drive before sending them to the user. This keeps the CD drive access to a minimal, which is important when multiple users are downloading files from the same CD-ROM drive.
See also: System Configuration / File Settings.