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T.A.G. BBS Version 2.6d - Conversion Documentation - Page 1
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* Conversion Issues *
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** Time Requirements **
Converting from 2.6c/2.6c1 to 2.6d should take approximately 15
minutes.
** Current T.A.G. Version **
You should be currently running T.A.G. version 2.6c/2.6c1 to use this
conversion package. If you are running an earlier version of T.A.G.,
you must obtain and employ all previous conversion programs before
using this problem.
** Take Down The Your Board **
Absurd as it may sound to most, we have actually had cases where
SysOp's have tried to convert to a new version of T.A.G. in the
background (e.g. DesqView) while a user was currently on-line with the
old version. Please do not try anything cute with this conversion
package. Take your system down completely.
Also do NOT convert while you shelled to DOS from T.A.G. or any other
program.
Shut the board completely down before continuing!!!
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** Getting Started **
Yes, this is the evil backup warning <grin>. Though we have tried to
anticipate the configuration of all possible systems, it is
*EXTREMELY* important that you back up your current version 2.6c/2.6c1
T.A.G. system. If something serious should go wrong with the
conversion, you may have to reload the old system and start again.
Please backup the following directories:
- Main BBS Directory (normally C:\BBS)
- Main Data Files Directory (normally C:\BBS\GFILES)
- Alternate Text Files Directory (normally C:\BBS\AFILES if
separate from the Main Data Files Directory)
- Multi-user Files Directory (normally C:\BBS\MFILES if you are
running a multi-user system)
- Your entire Message Directory (normally C:\BBS\MSGS).
It would be a good idea to make an EXTRA backup of your STATUS.DAT and
MBOARDS.DAT files! These files are directly modified by the conversion
program.
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** The Everything Is Backed Up (right?) Conversion Process **
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Place the conversion program (CONV26D.EXE) included with this package
in your Main BBS Directory (normally C:\BBS) and run it.
The conversion program explains exactly which files will be modified.
Unless you are an Alpha or Beta site, you can safely answer "Y" to the
confirmation.
If there are no error messages, you're done with the conversion
program!
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** Other Conversion Issues **
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** Compiling The String Files **
Copy or UnZip the following files from the Main T.A.G. Archive
(TAGM26D.ZIP) into your Alternate Text Files Directory (normally
C:\BBS\AFILES if separate from the Main Data Files Directory):
MSTRDEF.TXT
TSTRDEF.TXT
TAGSTR.EXE
Note: The warning at the beginning of the "DEF" string files
indicated that you should not modify these files directly.
Now you know why.
Now go into that same directory and execute TAGSTR.EXE to compile the
string files into T.A.G. readable format.
Delete the following old compiled string data files from the same
directory as they are no longer used (notice the "DAT" extension):
MSTRMSG.DAT
MSTRCLR.DAT
TSTRMSG.DAT
TSTRCLR.DAT
These files have been replaced by a single TAGSTR.DAT file.
*** Compiling the nodelist ***
If you are using a nodelist, check the NLINDEX.CFG for any changes
necessary. Consult the NLINDEX docs for the new options. Then run the
*NEW* NLINDEX program to compile the nodelist.
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** Booting The New Version **
Copy or UnZip the main T.A.G. files (TAG.EXE and TAG.OVR) into your
Main BBS directory (normally C:\BBS). These files are located in the
TAGM26D.ZIP archive.
Boot T.A.G. however you normally do so.
** New Features **
Refer to the new features guide included with the TAGM26D.ZIP archive
for a summary listing of new features in this version.
** That's All Folks **
** Happy BBS'ing to all **
The T.A.G. Team