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| A ''files.bbs'' list is not necessary for adding | A ''files.bbs'' list is not necessary for adding |
| files. Use ''ADDFILES * /DIZ'' to search all directories for a new ''files.bbs'', | files. Use ''ADDFILES - /DIZ'' to search all directories for a new ''files.bbs'', |
| import any embedded descriptions (e.g. ''FILE_ID.DIZ''), and delete the ''files.bbs'' | import any embedded descriptions (e.g. ''FILE_ID.DIZ''), and delete the ''files.bbs'' |
| after importing it. If you don't have a file list (e.g. ''files.bbs'') to import | after importing it. If you don't have a file list (e.g. ''files.bbs'') to import |
| just use ''ADDFILES * /SZN'' to search all directories for new files and use | just use ''ADDFILES - /SZN'' to search all directories for new files and use |
| embedded (''FILE_ID.DIZ'') description files, if they exist. | embedded (''FILE_ID.DIZ'') description files, if they exist. |
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| You may also use the '';UPLOAD'' sysop command via the terminal server to add files from the local file system into the file database. | You may also use the '';UPLOAD'' sysop command via the terminal server to add files from the local file system into the file database. Using this command, you will be prompted to enter file descriptions, but if the files being added have embedded file descriptions (e.g. ''FILE_ID.DIZ'') then they will be used for extended file descriptions. |
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| ===== Long Filenames ===== | ===== Long Filenames ===== |
