The only way that I've found to add files to the sbbs file database is via the ;upload command when logged in via telnet.
I did so but typoed big time
in one file's description. Is there a way to edit that description and fix my mistakes?
Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the
database so I can add it again?
The only way that I've found to add files to the sbbs file database is via the ;upload command when logged in via telnet. I did so but typoed big time in one file's description. Is there a way to edit that description and fix my mistakes? Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the database so I can add it again?
The only way that I've found to add files to the sbbs file database is via the ;upload command when logged in via telnet. I did so but typoed big time in one file's description. Is there a way to edit that description and fix my mistakes? Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the database so I can add it again?
My bbs utils archive has several tools that make adding files easily and posting new files announcements as well. At the leastthey can be used as a example for your own efforts. You can get them here: https://synchronetbbs.org/index.php/downloads/download/6-sysop/148-bbs-utils-11 2 - that should be the latest version but if you are comfortable with git here is the github link: https://github.com/fstltna/bbs_utilsdescription and fix my mistakes? Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the database so I can add it again?Use the wiki and read up on the addfiles and delfiles commandline utilities. much easier than using the ;upload command once mastered.
The only way that I've found to add files to the sbbs file database is via the ;upload command when logged in via telnet. I did so but typoed big time in one file's description. Is there a way to edit that description and fix my mistakes? Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the database so I can add it again?
Re: Editing file database?
By: Charlie to All on Sun Mar 04 2018 04:58 pm
Sometimes if I want to edit a files extended description I will create a files.bbs like this..
filename.ext This is description line one
this is description line two
this is desctiption line three
then use addfiles to import the files.bbs. The files.bbs should be in the same directory as the file you want to import / update.
a command like addfiles code options. I use a command like..
addfiles main-bbs -di -x "-> ADDFILES <-"
That command will search the main-bbs directory for the files.bbs and add the files if found, -d will deleted the files.bbs when done, -i will add imported files to your ststistics and -x can be used to specify a differnt uploader name.
Ttyl :-),
Al
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Re: Editing file database?
By: Charlie to All on Sun Mar 04 2018 04:58 pm
Thanks, Al. I read the addfiles Wiki page but it didn't tell me what format the files.bbs files used, and it's been so many years since I've seen one I forgot what they were like.
Is there a new line between file listings when you have more than one file, like
filename description line 1
Re: Editing file database?
By: Charlie to All on Sun Mar 04 2018 04:58 pm
The only way that I've found to add files to the sbbs file database is via the ;upload command when logged in via telnet.
There are other ways too:
http://wiki.synchro.net/faq:files#adding_files
I did so but typoed big time
in one file's description. Is there a way to edit that description and fix my mistakes?
Yes, use the 'R'emove/edit file command.
Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the
database so I can add it again?
Yes, same command.
digital man
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Re: Editing file database?
By: Charlie to All on Sun Mar 04 2018 04:58 pm
Sometimes if I want to edit a files extended description I will create a files.bbs like this..
filename.ext This is description line one
this is description line two
this is desctiption line three
then use addfiles to import the files.bbs. The files.bbs should be in the same directory as the file you want to import / update.
a command like addfiles code options. I use a command like..
addfiles main-bbs -di -x "-> ADDFILES <-"
That command will search the main-bbs directory for the files.bbs and add the files if found, -d will deleted the files.bbs when done, -i will add imported files to your ststistics and -x can be used to specify a differnt uploader name.
Ttyl :-),
Al
Re: Editing file database?
By: Charlie to All on Sun Mar 04 2018 04:58 pm
The only way that I've found to add files to the sbbs file database is via the ;upload command when logged in via telnet.
There are other ways too:
http://wiki.synchro.net/faq:files#adding_files
I did so but typoed big time
in one file's description. Is there a way to edit that description and fix my mistakes?
Yes, use the 'R'emove/edit file command.
Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the
database so I can add it again?
Yes, same command.
digital man
Deleting /mnt/storage/sbbs/data/dirs/linux/files.bbs
I'll play with it some more later on and see if I can figure it out.
Re: Editing file database?
By: KK4QBN to Charlie on Sun Mar 04 2018 14:52:29
My bbs utils archive has several tools that make adding files easily and posting new files announcements as well. At the leastthey can be used as a example for your own efforts. You can get them here: https://synchronetbbs.o rg/index.php/downloads/download/6-sysop/148-bbs-utils-11 2 - that should be the latest version but if you are comfortable with git here is the github link: https://github.com/fstltna/bbs_utilsdescription and fix my mistakes? Failing that, is there a way to delete that file from the database so I can add it again?Use the wiki and read up on the addfiles and delfiles commandline utilities. much easier than using the ;upload command once mastered.
Git has the advantage you can get the updates as they come out without needing to install any upgrades, etc...
Marisa
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