I am trying to get an autopost routine set up with SMBUTIL, but I can not get the command structure right.

I want to use my first and last name in the message (since some networks require a full name), plus importing the data from an external textfile, and posting it to a particular group.

A fellow Sysop had sent me his batchfile that he uses, but I can not get it to work right on mine. First, the syntax was obviously wrong, as it said a certain area didn't exist. Then, when I changed a parameter, it appeared to work, but below it, it said "empty", and nothing was posted.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. However, with stormy weather forecast in central Arkansas for the next few days, there's no rush on a reply...because if storms develop or threaten the area, I shut down and unplug, to avoid a lightning strike taking everything out.

Daryl Stout, WX1DER, Sysop
The Thunderbolt BBS
Little Rock, Arkansas

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Daryl Stout wrote to All <=-

I am trying to get an autopost routine set up with SMBUTIL, but I can not get the command structure right.

I want to use my first and last name in the message (since some
networks require a full name), plus importing the data from an external textfile, and posting it to a particular group.

A fellow Sysop had sent me his batchfile that he uses, but I can not
get it to work right on mine. First, the syntax was obviously wrong, as
it said a certain area didn't exist. Then, when I changed a parameter,
it appeared to work, but below it, it said "empty", and nothing was posted.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. However, with stormy weather forecast in central Arkansas for the next few days, there's no rush on a reply...because if storms develop or threaten the area, I
shut down and unplug, to avoid a lightning strike taking everything
out.

There are two text files I create. One is the actual text of what you want posted in the msg itself. The other is a "header" file. The header file should be structered as such:

(To:)
(From:)
(Subject:)

You'll not be using anything within the quotes so it would actually look like this:

All
Daryl Stout
Here is my subject matter

Save that as a txt file. I usually give them a .HDR extension.

Now, the SMBUTIL command:

smbutil ic:\sbbs\nhl\nhlbrac.txt c:\sbbs\data\subs\2nhl.shd < c:\sbbs\exec\nhlbrac.hdr
^^^ Header file
^^^ Sub you want it posted in
^^^ Name of file you want imported
^^^ "i" sysop rights

That should do it for you...


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Re: SMBUTIL
By: Daryl Stout to All on Wed May 18 2016 01:54 am

I am trying to get an autopost routine set up with SMBUTIL, but I can not get the command structure right.

I want to use my first and last name in the message (since some networks require a full name), plus importing the data from an external textfile, and posting it to a particular group.

A fellow Sysop had sent me his batchfile that he uses, but I can not get it to work right on mine. First, the syntax was obviously wrong, as it said a certain area didn't exist. Then, when I changed a parameter, it appeared to work, but below it, it said "empty", and nothing was posted.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I would need to see the batch file to provide any meaningful assistance.

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Bill,

There are two text files I create. One is the actual text of what you want BM>posted in the msg itself. The other is a "header" file. The header file BM>should be structered as such:

(To:)
(From:)
(Subject:)

You'll not be using anything within the quotes so it would actually look lik BM>this:

All
Daryl Stout
Here is my subject matter

Save that as a txt file. I usually give them a .HDR extension.

Now, the SMBUTIL command:

smbutil ic:\sbbs\nhl\nhlbrac.txt c:\sbbs\data\subs\2nhl.shd < BM>c:\sbbs\exec\nhlbrac.hdr
^^^ Heade
file
^^^ Sub you want it posted in
^^^ Name of file you want imported
^^^ "i" sysop rights

That should do it for you...

Thanks...appreciate it much.

Two other notes...

1) I noted that I needed a starter message in the area FIRST before
SMBUTIL would work.

2) I never did hear back from the SportNet coordinator.

Daryl

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Rob,

I would need to see the batch file to provide any meaningful assistance.

@echo off
c:
set sbbsctrl=c:\sbbs\ctrl
set sbbsnode=1
cd\sbbs\exec
smbutil i\newbbswk\testmsg.txt -i -tALL -fDaryl_Stout -s"Test Message: c:\sbbs\data\subs\local-lcltest.shd

I created an NA file for each message board, as it was easier to import
things that way.

When I originally tried to post something, it would say "Empty". So, I
posted a message in the areas first to "activate them".

The batchfile did work, once it had a "starter message".

Daryl

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Re: SMBUTIL
By: Daryl Stout to DIGITAL MAN on Wed May 18 2016 02:44 pm

Rob,

I would need to see the batch file to provide any meaningful assistance.

@echo off
c:
set sbbsctrl=c:\sbbs\ctrl
set sbbsnode=1
cd\sbbs\exec
smbutil i\newbbswk\testmsg.txt -i -tALL -fDaryl_Stout -s"Test Message: c:\sbbs\data\subs\local-lcltest.shd

There apears to be a missing '"' character.

And if you want your "from" name to be "Daryl Stout" instead of "Daryl_Stout", just use quotes, like so on the command-line (verbatim):

"-fDaryl Stout"

I created an NA file for each message board, as it was easier to import things that way.

When I originally tried to post something, it would say "Empty". So, I posted a message in the areas first to "activate them".

The batchfile did work, once it had a "starter message".

Adding the -c option would do the same thing (create the base if it doesn't exist).

digital man

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Daryl Stout wrote to BILL MCGARRITY <=-

There are two text files I create. One is the actual text of what you want
posted in the msg itself. The other is a "header" file. The header file
should be structered as such:

(To:)
(From:)
(Subject:)

You'll not be using anything within the quotes so it would actually look

ik

this:

All
Daryl Stout
Here is my subject matter

Save that as a txt file. I usually give them a .HDR extension.

Now, the SMBUTIL command:

smbutil ic:\sbbs\nhl\nhlbrac.txt c:\sbbs\data\subs\2nhl.shd <
c:\sbbs\exec\nhlbrac.hdr
^^^

eade

file
^^^ Sub you want it posted in
^^^ Name of file you want imported
^^^ "i" sysop rights

That should do it for you...

Thanks...appreciate it much.

Two other notes...

1) I noted that I needed a starter message in the area FIRST before SMBUTIL would work.

Ahhh.. ok. Never knew that.

2) I never did hear back from the SportNet coordinator.

I was just thinking of that when I posted the message to you. I haven't heard from Eric so I'll get things processed on my end.

Thanks!!



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Hi, Rob

@echo off
c:
set sbbsctrl=c:\sbbs\ctrl
set sbbsnode=1
cd\sbbs\exec
smbutil i\newbbswk\testmsg.txt -i -tALL -fDaryl_Stout -s"Test Message: c:\sbbs\data\subs\local-lcltest.shd

There apears to be a missing '"' character.

Yeah, fat finger syndrome. I haven't yet found a diet for fat fingers.

And if you want your "from" name to be "Daryl Stout" instead of "Daryl_Stout DM>just use quotes, like so on the command-line (verbatim):

"-fDaryl Stout"

That will work...thanks.

Adding the -c option would do the same thing (create the base if it doesn't DM>exist).

Good to know...thanks.

The only other issues for me are to:

1) Get the rest of the autopost batchfiles set up
2) Figure out why SBBSECHO isn't importing packets (saying the tags are
wrong, and noting them as "passthru").
3) Make sure SBBSECHO is sending outbound packets to the right hub
(since it looks like it's going into one directory).

The problem with these is that:

A) I'm doing all the driving, shopping, etc. for my Mom (who'll be 90
this fall)...which I don't mind doing.

B) It has been a very stormy spring around here, with several days of thunderstorms. That has meant very little time for BBS work.

Otherwise, everything is working.

Also, that's a neat deal with the Ham Radio tests...if renewal meant re-testing, I'd flunk. :P

Daryl, WX1DER

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Bill,

1) I noted that I needed a starter message in the area FIRST before SMBUTIL would work.

Ahhh.. ok. Never knew that.

Rob said a -c command would create the base, so that wasn't necessary.

I was just thinking of that when I posted the message to you. I haven't hea BM>from Eric so I'll get things processed on my end.

Good deal. I might be a bit delayed in responding. More storms are
forecast later today through Friday...then a dry weekend, but storms are
back by Tuesday. The inclement weather has meant little time for BBS
work.

Daryl

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