Files

Question:
How do I add files to the file database?

Answer:
The easiest way is to use the ADDFILES utility which can automatically detect and import embedded descriptions (e.g. FILE_ID.DIZ).

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.

You may also use the ;UPLOAD sysop command via the terminal server to add files from the local file system into the file database.

Question:
Are long filenames (greater than the MS-DOS 8.3 format) supported?

Answer:
There is currently no support for long filenames (greater than the MS-DOS 8.3 format) in the Unix builds.

Windows builds supports receiving and displaying long filenames. The file database format is being replaced in Synchronet v4.00 and will store long filenames for all supported platforms.

Question:
How do I enable forced upload/download ratios?

Answer:
By default, Synchronet utilizes a “credit” system, where a user typically earns credits by uploading files, posting messages, playing online games, etc. And downloading files requires a number of credits based on the size of the file.

If you prefer to use a less flexible upload/download “ratio” system, you can do so by using the UDR (upload/download byte ratio) or UDFR (upload/download file ratio) ARS keywords in the Download Requirements of your file areas. These ARS keywords, like the PCR (post/call ratio) keyword use a specified minimum “percentage”. So if you wish to enforce a 1:3 upload/download ratio, then use “UDFR 33” for 33%, 3:4 ratio would be “UDFR 75” for 75%, 1:2 would be “UDFR 50” for 50%, etc.

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