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| The easiest way is to use the [[util:ADDFILES]] utility which can automatically | The easiest way is to use the [[module:ADDFILES]] utility script which can automatically |
| detect and import embedded descriptions (e.g. ''FILE_ID.DIZ''). | detect and import embedded descriptions (e.g. ''FILE_ID.DIZ''). |
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| A ''files.bbs'' list is not necessary for adding | |
| 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'' | |
| 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 | |
| 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. 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. | 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. |
