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TRANSCAN.DOC
@CB
"Don't Just Scan It, TranScan It!"
T r a n S c a n (tm)
"The Ultimate File Scanner & Converter!"
Version 3.10 - July 1992
TranScan, PO Box 3061, Mankato, MN 56002-3061
(voice) 507-345-3061 (bbs) 507-345-3075
(orders only) 1-800-578-3061
(fido) 1:14/779 (CompuServe) 70713,671
Copyright (c) 1991-1992 by Craig E. Dunstan
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Revised: 7/6/92
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
INTRODUCTION
What is TranScan?......................................1
TranScan & Wildcat! BBS v3+............................1
Hardware / Software Requirements.......................1
Features...............................................2
How TranScan.Doc is Organized..........................4
INSTALLATION & QUICK START
How To Install TranScan................................5
Quick Start............................................10
ScanFile.Bat & Wildcat! BBS v3+........................11
LEGAL STUFF
Warranty...............................................15
Copyright Notice & License.............................15
Trademarks Mentioned...................................15
Registration...........................................17
Support................................................18
Bulletin Boards, User Groups, & Disk Vendors...........18
COMMAND LINE OPTIONS
.......................................................19
USING TRANSCAN
ScanFile.Bat...........................................21
Event.Bat..............................................21
Convert Files..........................................21
Updating Compression Method............................22
Process Inbound Mail Files.............................23
Process Local Downloads................................23
GIF & JPG File Processing..............................24
Special Command Line Tricks............................24
ADVANCED SETUP
.......................................................25
APPENDIX
What is Shareware......................................27
Common Questions.......................................27
Changing WCTEXT.DAT in Wildcat.........................28
Packing.Lst............................................28
Revision History.......................................30
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
WHAT IS TRANSCAN?
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TranScan provides an easy way to scan compressed files for Viruses
using ViruScan by McAfee and Associates. It supports the nine most
popular compression programs including ZIP, ARJ, LZH, ARC, etc. It
will convert files to your default compression method, delete unwanted
files, add selected files, and insert ZIP and ARJ file comments. It
supports imbedded compressed files and will also retain directory
structures saved in ZIP, ARJ, and LZH files. TranScan will test
TeleDisk files, convert GIF files to JPG, covert JPG files to GIF, and
GIFLite and GifTest GIF files.
TRANSCAN & WILDCAT! BBS V3+
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TranScan also works with version 3+ of the Wildcat BBS. When used in
Wildcat's SCANFILE.BAT, TranScan checks each upload for Integrity,
Viruses, and file Date or Age. It displays color output to the on-
line caller and updates all name, date, and file size changes to the
Wildcat database. It will even take FILE_ID.DIZ or DESC.SDI
descriptions found in an archive and import them into the Wildcat file
description. All activities can take place immediately after the
upload or in a daily event.
HARDWARE / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
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HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
IBM or compatible computer
Hard Disk
Monochrome or color display
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SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
You are not required to have any of the programs listed below,
however, the functionality of TranScan will be severely limited if any
of them are missing. You can obtain copies of these files by calling
the support BBS listed on the first page of this manual. Software
suggested for operation includes:
Exe File Version Archive Explanation
-------- ------- ------- -----------
SCAN.EXE 93 SCANV93.ZIP ViruScan program by McAfee &
Associates
ARJ.EXE 2.3O ARJ230.EXE Process *.arj files
DWC.EXE 5.10 DWC-A510.EXE Process *.dwc files
LHA.EXE 2.12 LHA212.EXE Process *.lzh files
PAK.EXE 2.51 PAK251.EXE Process *.pak & *.sdn files
PKPAK.EXE 3.61 PK361.EXE Process *.arc files.
PKUNPAK.EXE 3.61 PK361.EXE Process *.arc files
PKZIP.EXE 1.10 PKZ110.EXE Process *.zip files
PKUNZIP.EXE 1.10 PKZ110.EXE Process *.zip files
ZOO.EXE 2.01 ZOO201.EXE Process *.zoo files
ZC.EXE 2.00 ZC200.ZIP Writes Zip Comments
GIFLITE.EXE 1.22 GIFLITE.ARJ Process *.gif files
GIF2JPG.EXE 1.5 GIF2JPG.ZIP Convert *.gif files to *.jpg
JPG2GIF.EXE 1.5 JPG2GIF.ZIP Convert *.jpg files to *.gif
GIFTEST.EXE ? ? Test *.gif files
TDCHECK.EXE 2.13 TELED213.ZIP Test *.TD? files (TeleDisk)
FEATURES
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LOW COST:
o Only $25 for Registered Version.
o MasterCard/Visa accepted.
o SHAREWARE with 30 day trial period!
o Trial version fully functional!
o No EXPIRE keys to download!
BASIC FEATURES:
o UnCompresses ARC, ARJ, DWC, HYP, LZH, PAK, SDN, ZIP and ZOO
files.
o Scans compressed files using ViruScan by McAfee & Associates.
Virus Name as reported by SCAN.EXE is written to screen and log.
o Checks TD0 files using TeleDisk File Checker.
o Converts files to preferred compressed file format.
o Deletes unwanted files inside a compressed file.
o Adds optional BBS.ADD or other files to compressed file.
o Adds ZIP or ARJ comments.
o Compresses Non-Compressed files like TXT, DOC, etc.
o Tests and compresses GIF files using GIFTEST, PKLITE, GIF2JPG.
Converts JPG files using JPG2GIF.
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o Processes a single file, directories, subdirectories or entire
disks.
o Accepts DOS wildcards in filenames like "*" and "?".
o Reject files based on Age or Date.
o Menu or Command Line driven.
o Easy Internal SetUp. SetUp screen scrolls both directions using
PgUp, PgDn, arrows, tab keys or mouse to move around the menu.
o Context Sensitive Help available at every prompt in Menu and
SetUp.
o File Pick Lists and Editors included in SetUp.
ADVANCED FEATURES:
o DesqView aware so it will not corrupt screens when running in
background.
o Adds ZIP Authenticity Verification Stamp. (Registered PKZIP Only)
o Adds ARJ Security Envelope Stamp. (Registered ARJ Only).
o Processes imbedded compressed files and GIF files to any level.
o Keeps original path structures in ARJ, LZH, and ZIP files even
when converting from one file format to another.
o Date/Time stamps compressed file with KEEP original date, CURRENT
date, date of YOUNGEST file in archive, or date of OLDEST file in
archive.
o Failed files can be MOVED, RENAMED, DELETED or NONE. Action is
recorded in TRANSCAN.LOG.
o TranScan swaps to EMS or DISK when running external programs.
o WorkDrive selectable from SetUp or Command line.
o Minute Timer allows selectable maximum processing time.
FEATURES FOR WILDCAT BBS V3+ SYSOPS:
o One line ScanFile.Bat file: TRANSCAN %1
o Writes SCANFILE.BAD to NodeWork directory if scan failed.
o Updates Wildcat 3.xx file database effortlessly. Updates name,
size, and optionally updates file date/time.
o If file already exists in Wildcat database TranScan will NOT
convert the file.
o File Area Validation confirms that file processed is same as file
in WC.
o Optional convert file while user is on-line.
o Selectable processes can be delayed to daily event: TRANSCAN -F
o Toggles Wildcat "Scan Failed" for files failing ViruScan, Age
Test, or Date Test. Toggles switch off as well as on.
o Selectable COM output to on-line callers: box, text, propeller,
dots, or none.
o Reads DOOR.SYS file to determine Color/NonColor caller.
o Ports 1-8 & up to 115,000 baud! Port and baud rate auto detected.
o Processing continues even if Carrier lost.
o Software Flow Control (Xon/Xoff) and Hardware Flow Control
(RTS/CTS).
o Supports all networks supported by Wildcat. Node number auto
detected. Also supports AutoNode feature in Wildcat.
o Writes to Wildcat ACTIVITY.xxx log.
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o Imports file descriptions from DESC.SDI and FILE_ID.DIZ files.
Also updates KEY WORDS if selected in MakeWild.
o Optional bypass process during SCANFILE.BAT for specified
Security Level.
o Bypass processing certain directories with TRANSCAN.NOT text
file.
o Local uploads supported with no special batch file tricks.
HOW TRANSCAN.DOC IS ORGANIZED
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We want you to be able to install and run TranScan as easily as
possible. In fact many of you will have already installed the program
and processed several files before reading this manual. TranScan
really is that easy to install.
We will start with the installation process. We'll show you how to
create a few text files to use some of the advanced features of
Transcan. Next, we'll give you a Quick Start and let you process a
file. You will then be given a number of examples to demonstrate the
many things you can do with Transcan.
You will find additional information in the appendix, too.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N & Q U I C K S T A R T
HOW TO INSTALL TRANSCAN
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TranScan is packaged in compressed form under the name TSCNxxx.ZIP.
xxx represents the version number (i.e. TSCN310.ZIP is TranScan
version 3.10). The filename might not end in ZIP but rather might be
ARJ, ARC, LZH, EXE, etc. The important thing is that you Uncompress
the file. Since you are reading these docs I'm quite sure you have
already done this.
TRANSCAN.EXE, TRANSCAN.OVR, and TRANSCAN.HLP must be copied into a
directory that is in your path statement. To determine which
directories this includes you can type PATH at the DOS prompt and you
will see a list of all the areas in your path. For example:
C:\>PATH
PATH=C:\;C:\DOS;C:\UTIL;C:\WC30;
Of course you could create a TRANSCAN path and then modify your
CONFIG.SYS file by changing the SET PATH line. For example:
SET PATH=C:\;C:\DOS;C:\UTIL;C:\WC30;C:\TRANSCAN;
If you changed the path in your CONFIG.SYS you would need to boot your
computer before the new path would take place.
Let's assume that you have decided to not modify your CONFIG.SYS file
but plan on copying the files to your C:\UTIL directory. Let's also
assume that you have uncompressed the files onto a floppy disk in
Drive A. You will need to do the following:
A:
A:\>C:\COPY TRANSCAN.EXE C:\UTIL
A:\>COPY TRANSCAN.OVR C:\UTIL
A:\>COPY TRANSCAN.HLP C:\UTIL
TranScan should now be on your system. You should now run the program
by changing to the drive it is located on and typing TRANSCAN. For
example:
C:\>TRANSCAN
You should now see the TranScan screen and Menu. You will notice that
on the bottom row of the display it lists the various keys that are
available. You can press F1 to see specific help information
pertaining to the prompt that the cursor is on. You can Press F2 to
enter the setup menu, press F3 to Pick a file to process, and press
Ctrl-Enter to start processing files.
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SetUp
If the TranScan screen and menu are on your display press the F2 key
now. If they are not type TRANSCAN at the DOS prompt and then press
F2.
TranScan SetUp is very easy to use. You will notice in the bottom
right hand corner are listed special keys that are available. Press
the F1 key and a HELP screen will be displayed. Press ESC to return
to the SetUp screen. If your cursor is on the top line press F3 and a
Select list will be displayed. You can use the arrows or tabs to move
around in this list. Pressing the Enter Key will select the option
under the cursor.
Most of the items you will need to select will be on pages 1 & 2. If
you are a Wildcat sysop you will also need to select options on page
11. The following is a summary of the contents of all the SetUp
pages:
Page 1 General Set-Up
Page 2 Path/FileName Set-Up
Page 3 ViruScan Set-Up
Page 4 ARJ Files
Page 5 ZIP Files
Page 6 LZH Files
Page 7 ARC Files
PAK & SDN Files
Page 8 GIF Files
JPG Files
Page 9 DWC Files
HYP Files
Page 10 ZOO Files
TD0 Files
Page 11 Wildcat Related Processing
You can move from page to page by using the PageUp and PageDn keys,
using the Up and Down arrow keys, and also using the TAB key to move
from field to field. You can jump to any page by holding down the ALT
key and pressing a number key. For example, to move to page 6 you
would press ALT-6, to move to page 10 press ALT-0. To move to the
Wildcat Related Processing page (page 11) press ALT-W ("W" is for
"Wildcat!").
Let's start by setting up Page 1 (Press ALT-1 if you are not already
there).
Default Compression Method: .ZIP
You may either press the "-" "+" or space key to select your
default compression method, or press F3 and move the cursor
to your choice and press enter. The Default Compression
Method is what you want ALL compressed files converted to
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after they have been uncompressed and scanned. For example:
If you select ZIP and you TranScan an ARJ file, it will be a
ZIP file after it is finished.
Time Stamp Option: Keep
Move to this field by pressing enter or tab. Press F3 and
you will be presented with three choices: KEEP, OLDEST,
YOUNGEST, and CURRENT. TranScan Time Stamps the compressed
file based on your selection here. If you select KEEP the
original file date and time will be retained. If you select
OLDEST the compressed file will take the date of the OLDEST
file inside it. If you select YOUNGEST the compressed file
will take the date of the YOUNGEST file inside it. If you
select CURRENT the current date and time will be stamped on
the file. Choose this carefully, it has a profound effect
if you plan on rejecting files based on age.
Reject Files Based On: None
Move to this field and again press F3. With TranScan you
can choose to not reject files based on Age or Date (select
NONE), reject files based on AGE, or reject files based on a
specific DATE. Choose this carefully, it is very much
dependant on the selection you made above for "Time Stamp
Option".
Disposition of FAILED files: None
First let me explain all the reasons a file may fail the
TranScan process:
1. It may not UnCompress properly (e.g., Bad CRC,
file corrupted, etc).
2. It may contain Viruses detected by SCAN.
3. It may be rejected based on Age or Date.
TranScan allows you to choose what to do with these files.
You can do nothing (select NONE), have the file RENAMED to
xxxxxxxx.BAD, have the file MOVED to a specific directory,
or have the file DELETED. If you select MOVED you will then
be prompted for the PATH where the files should be moved.
Make sure this path exists. For example:
C:\BAD
Selective Scan (TranScan.Did)? N
TranScan can create a listing of files processed by
TranScan. If this option is selected TranScan will check
the TranScan.Did list to see if this file has been processed
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before processing it. If you are updating all the files in
your collection I would recommend you use this feature.
Exclude ReCompressing: N
TranScan by default will ReCompress all files after Scanning
them. If you do not want files that are already in the
Default Compression Method format recompressed then select
no. It takes so little time to ReCompress the files I
recommend you select yes. This is extremely helpful when a
new version of your favorite compression program comes out.
You can have TranScan ReCompress Everything!
Compress Non-Compressed Files: N
If you would like to compress all files that are non-
compressed (like TXT and DOC files) you can select this
feature.
Work Drive: C Drive Type: Hard Disk K Free: 20,231
You should now be on page 2 of the TranScan Set-Up. Press
the letter of the drive you want to use as the Work Drive.
This drive should have at least 1,000K free (see "K Free:"
at right edge of display).
TranScan will use this drive to uncompress all files and
also to SWAP iteself out of memory if it cannot access
enough EMS mormory to do this.
HINT: I have 4MB of RAM in my computer so I set up a 1MB ram
drive as my TranScan work directory. This increased
processing speed tremendously.
TranScan.Log File: C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.LOG
TranScan keeps a detailed log of all activities it performs.
You can call this log anything you want and put it in any
directory. The default of course is TranScan.Log located in
the same directory TranScan.Exe is found. A log will not be
created if you leave this field blank.
TranScan.Add File: C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.ADD
Some people want a file added to every compressed file.
Usually this is a BBS AD or a Special Interest Group (SIG)
AD. Write the path and filename of your TranScan.Add file.
I would recommend you place this file in the same directory
as your TranScan.Exe file and call it TranScan.Add. For
example:
Path of TranScan.Exe C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.EXE
Path of TranScan.Add C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.ADD
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Press the F4 key and you will be able to edit this file. In
this text file you will need to include the full filename
and path of the file(s) you want added to every compressed
file TranScan processes. For example:
C:\SIG\MY_SIG.AD
TranScan.Del File: C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DEL
Don't you just hate all those BBS & SIG ADS that get stuffed
into the files you download? <grin> TranScan will delete
these for you saving all that valuable file space. Write
the path and filename of your TranScan.Del file. I would
recommend you place this file in the same directory as your
TranScan.Exe file and call it TranScan.Del. For example:
Path of TranScan.Exe C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.EXE
Path of TranScan.Del C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DEL
Press the F4 key and you will be able to edit this file. In
this text file you will need to include the filename of any
file you want deleted. Be careful, TranScan WILL delete all
files listed in this file if it finds them inside an
archive. For example:
MY_SIG.ADD
BBS.ADD
CONFIG.SYS
AUTOEXEC.BAT
COMMAND.COM
TranScan.Not File: C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.NOT
The TranScan Not file is a list of all the directories you
NEVER want processed by TranScan. Again, I would place it
in the same directory as TranScan.Exe (see above) and you
can create or edit it by pressing F4. I don't want my DOS,
UTIL, and WC30 directories TranScanned so I have included
the following paths in this file:
C:\DOS
C:\UTIL
C:\WC30
The directories should NOT be followed with the "\"
character.
TranScan.Bad: C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.BAD
A lot of users wanted all the FAILED files listed to a
specific file. That is what TranScan.Bad does. If a file
fails for any reason it's full path and filename will be
written to this file. If the file is Relocated (Disposition
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of FAILED files: MOVED) the path listed will be its new
path.
TranScan.Cmt: C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.CMT
Many users like to attach a file comment to all their ZIP or
ARJ files. You may have already created such a comment. If
so press the F3 key and move around in the Select list until
you find your comment file. If you have not created a
comment file you can enter a path and filename (yes, again I
recommend the same directory as TranScan.Exe and the name
TranScan.Cmt). You can then press the F4 key and edit your
own file.
HINT: If you would like the comments stripped from all
files processed by TranScan then create a ZERO byte file.
You do this by entering the path and filename then pressing
F4 and saving the blank file. File Comments take up a lot
of space because they are not compressed in a ZIP or ARJ
file, they are just attached.
TranScan.Did: C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID
This is a listing of files processed by TranScan. The list
is created and read only if "Selective Scan (TranScan.Did)?"
is "Y" on page 1. If you are updating all the files in your
collection I would recommend you use this feature.
Saving Your SetUp
To save your TranScan SetUp press F2. You will then be
asked to press Ctrl-Enter. You will then be returned to the
TranScan Menu.
QUICK START
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I promised that I would give you a quick start, so here it goes. If
TranScan is not running then type TRANSCAN at the DOS prompt. Pick a
file to process. If you already know the filename then enter it and
press Ctrl-Enter. TranScan will process this file if it exists.
If you would like to PICK a file to process then press the F3 key and
you will be presented with the File PICK list. Pick a file and press
enter. Then press Ctrl-Enter and TranScan will process this file.
If you would like to process all the files in a certain path then use
*.* as the filename and include the Path Name in the PATH field.
Press Ctrl-Enter and TranScan will process these files.
If you would like to convert all the LZH files on Drive C to your
Default Compression Method then enter the info as follows:
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File Name : *.LZH
Path : C:\
Sub Dir: Y
Time Limit: N Minutes: 0
If you would like to convert all the ARJ files on Drive D to your
Default Compression Method but only four 60 minutes enter the info as
follows:
File Name : *.ARJ
Path : D:\
Sub Dir: Y
Time Limit: Y Minutes: 60
SCANFILE.BAT & WILDCAT! BBS V3+
-------------------------------
If you are running a Wildcat v3+ BBS then TranScan can process all
incoming files for you while the Uploader is on-line. To do this you
need to create a single ScanFile.Bat file in your Wildcat Home
Directory (where MAKEWILD.DAT lives, usually C:\WC30). This
ScanFile.Bat file needs only to be one line as follows:
TranScan %1
Make sure there are no ScanFile.Run files in any of the node work
directories. Wildcat gives preference to a TranScan.Run file over a
TranScan.Bat file. If you are running Wildcat Multi-Node TranScan
will determine what it should without separate TranScan.Run files.
You should also add the following line to any of your daily event
batch files:
TRANSCAN -F
You will also need to enter your setup information on Page 11 of the
TranScan SetUp. To get there from the main menu just press ALT-W ("W"
is for Wildcat).
MakeWild.Dat C:\WC30\MAKEWILD.DAT
Your path and filename to your MakeWild.Dat file should be
listed on the first line. If it is not, it is because
TranScan could not find it in your path. If this is the
case, please enter the full path and filename of your
MakeWild.Dat file now.
COM Output Display Type: Box
You have a choice of several different displays sent to the
on-line caller. They include BOX, TEXT, DOTS, PROP, and
NONE.
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BOX is similar to the display you see on the SySop side of
the Display. It presents the TranScan screen and check
marks check off the various actions as they are performed.
Messages are also displayed to the on-line caller.
TEXT is just text displayed telling the user what is
happening. It's not as fancy as the BOX.
DOTS are just periods that are written to the screen as
things process so the user does not think the computer is
locked up. PROP is similar in concept, a propellor cursor
spins as the various tasks are completed.
NONE of course means that NO output is displayed to the
caller.
Write to ACTIVITY.xxx Log? Y
If this is selected TranScan will write a message to your
Wildcat Activity.xxx log. It will indicate if the file is
OK! or why it failed. If it contains a virus it will even
tell you what kind of virus it discovered.
Update Wildcat File Date? N
If you would like the date of the file in the Wildcat File
Database to be the same as the new date on the file then
select this yes.
Hint: I would recommend you NOT do this, because the NEW
FILE list feature of the Wildcat BBS will be adversely
effected by this.
Activity to perform: Do When?
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TranScan lets you determine when the various processing
should be performed. The choices are SCANFILE.BAT, EVENT,
and NEVER. Use the space, "+", or "-" keys to select your
choice or press F3 to use the select box.
If you select "ScanFile.Bat" then the processing will take
place while the user is on-line.
If you select "Event" then the file path and file name will
be written to a TRANSCAN.LST file. The Event should run at
some point in a daily event. The command line for running
the event is as follows:
TRANSCAN -F
Note: If none of your "Do When?" settings are "Event" then
TranScan will not have anything to do in the event. I would
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recommend you go ahead and setup a TranScan event just in
case you should change one of the settings at a later time.
If you select "Never" then that process will NEVER take
place for the files.
Scan Files for Viruses: ScanFile.Bat
This is when the files are Scanned for Viruses. I would
recommend you ALWAYS scan for viruses in the ScanFile.Bat
process.
Add Files from TranScan.Add: ScanFile.Bat
This is when the files you listed in your TranScan.Add file
will be added.
Delete Files from TranScan.Del: ScanFile.Bat
This is when the files you listed in your TranScan.Del file
will be deleted.
Write Desc.Sdi files: Never
TranScan can take the file description entered by the caller
and create a Desc.Sdi description file and insert it into
the archive. It will only create this file if 1) a
File_Id.Diz file does not exist and 2) a Desc.Sdi file does
not exist.
Read File_Id.Diz & Desc.Sdi files: ScanFile.Bat
Many Shareware authors are including File_Id.Diz description
files with their software packages. This is often the most
complete description because it was written by the author.
Desc.Sdi files are also the standard now for description
files. If this is selected TranScan will read the
description from the File_Id.Diz or Desc.Sdi file and import
the description into the Wildcat File Database Description.
Note: Users love this feature because they can create a
Desc.Sdi file before upload and not have to type the file
description by hand when Wildcat asks for it.
Compress Files after processing: ScanFile.Bat
TranScan can compress and convert files while the user waits
on-line.
Process GIF & JPG Files: Never
This is when the GIFTest, GIFLite, GIF2JPG, and JPG2GIF
processing you selected on page 8 would take place.
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Note: If you plan on using this feature I would recommend
you only do it in an Event. Most of these programs are
incredibly slow and the uploader will probably drop carrier
before waiting for them to finish.
Add Arj/Zip Comment to File: ScanFile.Bat
This is when the TranScan.Cmt file will be added to the
archive.
Delay After Processing: File Passed: 0 Seconds
Some users like to have the TranScan display screen delay
for a few seconds after it is done processing before
returning control to Wildcat.
Delay After Processing: File Failed: 6 Seconds
Some users like to have the TranScan display screen delay
for a few seconds after it is done processing before
returning control to Wildcat.
Min. Sec. Level: 9999
A lot of SysOps asked for this feature. What it does is
allow users above the "Min. Sec. Level" to upload files and
not have TranScan do any processing on them until the Event.
This is handy if you use the local upload feature. TranScan
detects if a user has a security level higher than this
value. If they do TranScan writes the file path and name to
the TRANSCAN.LST file (read by TRANSCAN -F). It precedes
the name with a "#" number sign. In the Event TranScan then
knows that this file has not yet been processed. The
processing normally done during the ScanFile.Bat process and
the processing normally done during the event will both be
completed.
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L E G A L S T U F F
WARRANTY
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TranScan is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from
the use of TranScan.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE & LICENSE
--------------------------
This program is distributed as SHAREWARE. Under this concept you may
use the SHAREWARE (UnRegistered) version for a reasonable period of
time, which I consider the be 30 days, after which you must register
your copy or discontinue usage all together. The Trial Version
contains all features described in the documents and is NOT CRIPPLED
and will NOT EXPIRE in any way.
TRADEMARKS MENTIONED
--------------------
o Wildcat (tm), and Qmodem (c) Mustang Software, Bakersfield,
CA.
o These programs were written using Turbo Pascal 6.0 from
Boreland International, Scotts Valley, CA.
o These programs were written using B-Tree Filer, Async
Professional and Object Professional from Turbo Power
Software, (c) 1989-1991, Scotts Valley, CA.
o ViruScan (c) 1989-1991 by McAfee & Associates.
o ZC (c) by Jeff Garzik.
o PkPak, PkUnPak, PkZip (tm), and PkUnZip (tm) (c) 1986-1989
by Phillip W. Katz, PKWARE Inc.
o LHa and LHarc (c) 1988-1989 by Haruyasu Yoshisaki.
o Pak (c) 1988-1989 by NoGate Consulting.
o Zoo (c) 1988 by Rahul Dhesi.
o Arj (c) 1990-1991 by Robert K. Jung
o Hyper (c) 1989-1990 by P. Sawatzki & K.P. Nischke.
o DWC (c) 1986-1990 by Dean W. Cooper.
o GIFLite (c) 1991 by Tsung Hu.
o TeleDisk (c) 1990 by Sydex
o GIF2JPG and JPG2GIF (c) 1990-1991
o GIF is a trademark of CompuServe.
o MsgCat by Dale Fedorchik
o Binkley (c) 1988-1989 by Bit Bucket Software Co.
o Wildcat File Forward (c) 1991, 1992 by Online Computer
Resources
o DesqView (c) 1985-1991 by Quarterdeck Office Systems
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REGISTRATION
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To register TranScan, fill out the registration form included on this
distribution disk (TRANSCAN.REG) and send with a check or money order
(in US funds only) for the appropriate amount or complete the
MasterCard/Visa information. Mail to:
TranScan
PO Box 3061
Mankato, MN 56002-3061
You can also register using MasterCard or Visa by calling the BBS at
507-345-3075 or by calling voice, toll free 1-800-578-3061.
Upon receipt of the appropriate registration fee we will acknowledge
the registration by U.S. mail and:
* Provide the user with the codes necessary to remove the
registration reminder screen.
* Provide the user with a registration number entitling the
user to update and telephone support.
The registration fee is for the use of a single copy of TranScan by
ONE individual. TranScan my be used on any computer owned by the
registered user so long as there is NO possibility of TranScan being
used at more than one location at the same time. Please contact Craig
Dunstan for information on multiple copy registration and site
licenses.
SUPPORT
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Registered Users of TranScan are entitled to the following support:
* CompuServe - Technical questions and inquires can be E-
Mailed to: Craig Dunstan [70713,671].
* Mail Support - You can send all questions and inquires to
the following address:
TranScan, PO BOX 3061, Mankato, Mn 56002-3061
* Netmail Support - You can send Netmail messages to FIDO
address 1:14/779.
* BBS Support - You can log onto the TranScan Support BBS by
calling 507-345-3075.
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* Telephone Support - Registered users may call 1-800-578-3061
or 507-345-3061 for technical support. Voice response is
generally available weekday evenings and weekends. Messages
are checked periodically throughout the day.
Non-Registered users of TranScan may call 507-345-3061 for assistance
to install a shareware copy of TranScan and evaluate it during the 30
day evaluation period. We cannot guarantee continued support to Non-
Registered Users beyond the 30 day evaluation period.
BULLETIN BOARDS, USER GROUPS, & DISK VENDORS
--------------------------------------------
Individual users may freely copy this disk and share it with friends
and family.
Nonprofit groups (including user groups and BBSs) may distribute
copies of this disk. A fee of no more than $5 may be charged to cover
disk copying costs. If the files on this disk have dates more than a
year old, we request that you contact us for a free upgrade to the
current version.
Disk distributors and dealers must have written permission before
selling copies of this disk. When you contact us, you will receive a
free copy of the latest version and you will be placed on our mailing
list to receive updates as they are released.
Disk distributors may charge no more than $10 per disk for copies o
this software. If, as a distributor, you supply copies to other
resellors, the end price to the user may not exceed $10. CD-ROM
Distributors may charge more than $10 per disk if the program is
bundled with other software.
Anyone distributing copies of this software, whether for profit or as
a nonprofit organization, must conform to the following:
The files on each disk may not be modified or adapted in any way. All
of the files provided on the disk must be distributed together.
Individual files or groups of files may not be sold separately.
Additional files may be added and this software may be copied on disk
with other programs.
This software may not be represented as anything other than SHAREWARE
and the shareware concept must be explained in any ad or catalog that
includes this software and on any packaging used to display the disk.
You must immediately stop selling/distributing copies of this disk
upon notice from the author.
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C O M M A N D L I N E O P T I O N S
There are many options you may set from the command line. All command
line options should be preceded with either a "-" or "/". The
following command line options are available:
-Axx Age reject. xx represents the Max age in days to accept.
-B No COM output to caller.
-B- COM output to caller (needed if COM Output is NO in setup).
-Cxxx Compression Method to use. (e.g. -CZIP, -CARJ, etc.)
-D Write file processed to TRANSCAN.DID and don't reprocess
after that.
-D- Ignore files listed in TRANSCAN.DID and process anyway.
-E Compress Everything (e.g. TXT, DOC, etc).
-E- Don't Compress Everything.
-F Event Mode (Process files in TranScan.Lst).
-GL GifLite all *.GIF files.
-GT GifTest all *.GIF files.
-G2 Gif2JPG all *.GIF files.
-GJ Jpg2GIF all *.JPG files.
-Jxx Alternate TranScan.Del fileName.
-Lxxx Write to alternate LOG file
-Mxx Stop processing after xx Minutes.
-Q Run in Quiet Mode.
-Rxxx Relocate all FAILED files to xxx Path.
-S Process SubDirectories too.
-TC TimeStamp files with current Date and Time.
Add a "W" to update the Wildcat TimeStamp (e.g. -TCW).
-TK Keep the Original Date and Time.
Add a "W" to update the Wildcat TimeStamp (e.g. -TKW).
-TO TimeStamp files with the Date and Time of the Oldest file.
Add a "W" to update the Wildcat TimeStamp (e.g. -TOW).
-TY TimeStamp files with the Date and Time of the Youngest file.
Add a "W" to update the Wildcat TimeStamp (e.g. -TYW).
-Von ViruScan ON
-Voff ViruScan OFF
-Wx Work Drive is x.
-X eXclude ReCompressing file in default format.
-X- Don't eXclude ReCompressing file in default format.
-YR Read FileId.Diz and Desc.Sdi description to Wildcat.
-YW Write Desc.Sdi descriptions from Wildcat.
-Zxxx Alternate ARJ or ZIP file comment file is xxx.
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U S I N G T R A N S C A N
SCANFILE.BAT
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The SCANFILE.BAT file used with Wildcat! BBS v3+ need only contain one
line:
TRANSCAN %1
This is much simpler than many of the other 3rd party Wildcat
utilities that require you to include a SET WCNODEID=1 in your CAT.BAT
file and add a CD\WC30\WCWORK\NODE%WCNODEID% line to your SCANFILE.BAT
file. TranScan reads the information for you from other sources.
If you use MsgCat, a 3rd party Wildcat utility by _________, you may
wish to use the following SCANFILE.BAT file:
tranScan %1
if exist c:\wc30\wcwork\node%wcnodeid%\scanfile.bad MSGCAT 0 BAD %1
if not exist c:\wc30\wcwork\node%wcnodeid%\scanfile.bad MSGCAT 0 OK %1
EVENT.BAT
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You should add the following to one of your daily event batch files:
TRANSCAN -F
CONVERT FILES
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From time to time a new compression method becomes available and
everyone decides to convert their files to the new, tighter
compression method. TranScan makes this easy because it not only
converts the files, but it changes the name and size in the Wildcat
database.
Let's assume you plan on converting all your files on drive D: to the
ARJ format. Since the files have already been scanned once you don't
see a need for that at this time. Here is a sample batch file:
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.001
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.002 C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID
TRANSCAN D:\*.* -S -VOFF -CARJ -D -M120
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.002
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.001 C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID
If you are using the TranScan.Did feature on Page 1 of the setup you
would need to rename this file (here assumed to be in c:\util) and
then rename it back.
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"D:\*.* -S" tells TranScan to process all files on drive D in all
subdirectories.
"-VOFF" tells TranScan to turn SCAN.EXE off.
"-CARJ" tells TranScan to convert the files to *.ARJ format.
"-D" tells TranScan to only process files not in the TRANSCAN.DID file
and after a file has been processed add it's name to the TRANSCAN.DID
file.
"-M120" tells TranScan to only process files for 120 minutes (2 hours)
You could run this event every night from 1-3am and eventually
TranScan would have converted every file. Isn't that painless?
UPDATING COMPRESSION METHOD
---------------------------
Occasionally the author of a compression method like PKZIP finds a
better way to compress files faster and smaller. With these advances
come the need to compress our files even further. TranScan can do
this for you as well.
NOTE: Make sure you have "Exclude Recompressing: N" on page 1 of the
SetUp. If this is marked "Y" the files will not be ReCompressed.
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.001
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.002 C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID
TRANSCAN D:\*.* -S -VOFF -X- -D -M120
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.002
REN C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.001 C:\UTIL\TRANSCAN.DID
If you are using the TranScan.Did feature on Page 1 of the setup you
would need to rename this file (here assumed to be in c:\util) and
then rename it back.
"D:\*.* -S" tells TranScan to process all files on drive D in all
subdirectories.
"-VOFF" tells TranScan to turn SCAN.EXE off.
"-X-" tells TranScan to NOT eXclude Recompressing.
"-D" tells TranScan to only process files not in the TRANSCAN.DID file
and after a file has been processed add it's name to the TRANSCAN.DID
file.
"-M120" tells TranScan to only process files for 120 minutes (2 hours)
You could run this event every night from 1-3am and eventually
TranScan would have converted every file. Isn't that painless?
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PROCESS INBOUND MAIL FILES
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If you run a front in mail program you could have TranScan check the
inbound directory for any files received after the mail has been
tossed. For this example we will assume that you are using Binkley
and our inbound file area is C:\BINKLEY\INBOUND. Add this command line
to your AFTRMAIL.BAT file:
TRANSCAN C:\BINKLEY\INBOUND\*.* -VON
If you are running a program like Wildcat File Forward by Derek
Koopowitz you would NOT want to convert the inbound files because
doing so would mess up the TIC files. You could still scan them for
viruses before they are tossed into your file areas by using the
following command line:
TRANSCAN C:\BINKLEY\INBOUND\*.* -VON -CNONE
Another approach would be to have your file forward areas in
subdirectories below a certain directory. For example:
D:\WCFF\WDNET2
D:\WCFF\WDNET3
You could then have Wildcat File Forward TOSS the files to their
proper directories and then run TranScan as follows:
TRANSCAN C:\WCFF\*.* -S -VON -D
It would only process each file once because of the "-D" or
TranScan.Did switch. Because of the "-S" or Subdirectory switch it
would only process the files in these three directories:
D:\WCFF
D:\WCFF\WDNET2
D:\WCFF\WDNET3
NOTE: You would not be able to do this if you forward files to anyone
else. The TIC files your system created would be wrong.
PROCESS LOCAL DOWNLOADS
-----------------------
I have all my downloads go to my Qmodem download directory. In fact,
I have created a batch file to start Qmodem and process all the
uploads immediately after I quite Qmodem. My QMODEM.BAT file is as
follows:
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QMODEM.EXE
TRANSCAN C:\QMODEM\DOWNLOAD\*.* -VON -D
GIF & JPG FILE PROCESSING
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A lot of SysOps are converting their GIF images to JPG because they
take up less space and download times are much shorter. Doing this
conversion can be time consuming, so here is a way to keep up with it
easily. I have added this command line to my Daily Event Batch file:
TRANSCAN D:\*.GIF -G2 -S -M60
This looks in every subdirectory (-S) on drive D for *.GIF
files(D:\*.GIF). It converts them to JPG (-G2) but only processes up
to 60 minutes (-M60) that day. If there are still GIF files to
process they will keep until tomorrow when the event tries again.
SPECIAL COMMAND LINE TRICKS
---------------------------
There are probably hundreds of other special command line tricks you
are using out there to make TranScan work better for you. If you
would like to share them so that they can be included in the next
edition of TranScan.Doc please send them to:
TranScan
PO Box 3061
Mankato, MN 56002-3061
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A D V A N C E D S E T U P
This section refers to Pages 3 through 10 of the TranScan SetUp
Screen. It is on these pages that you can select new command lines
for the various programs used by TranScan to process files. Do not
change any of these setting unless you are absolutely sure you know
what you are doing.
PAGE 3 -- ViruScan Set-Up
ViruScanProgram: SCAN.EXE
ViruScan Command Line: /NOMEM /NOPAUSE /SUB /NOEXPIRE
Run ViruScan from Menu? Y
Note: If you are running an older version of SCAN.EXE you might get an
error. You should obtain a newer version if at all possible. The
command line options that do not work on some older versions include
the /SUB and /NOEXPIRE command lines.
PAGE 4 -- ARJ Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress: ARJ.EXE x -y
UnCompress With No Path: e
Compress: ARJ.EXE a -r -jm
Delete: ARJ.EXE d
Comment Only: ARJ.EXE c -z
ARJ Security Number:
Name for Security Stamp:
PAGE 5 -- ZIP Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress: PKUNZIP.EXE -do
UnCompress With No Path: -o
Compress: PKZIP.EXE -rp -a -ex
Delete: PKZIP.EXE -d
Comment Only: ZC.EXE
Note: If you have a registered version of PKZIP and wish to add the
Authenticity Verification Stamp to all files TranScan processes you
should add a -! to the command line for Compress.
PAGE 6 -- LZH Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress: LHA.EXE e /x1m1
UnCompress With No Path: e
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Compress: LHA.EXE a /r2x1
Delete: LHA.EXE d
PAGE 7 -- ARC Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress:
Compress: PKPAK.EXE -a
Delete: PKPAK.EXE -d
PAGE 7 -- PAK & SDN Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress: PAK.EXE e
Compress: PAK.EXE a
Delete: PAK.EXE d
PAGE 8 -- GIF Files
Select Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
N GIF to JPG: GIF2JPG.EXE -a -k -q55
N GIFLite: GIFLITE.EXE -9 -b -t -i
N GIFTest: GIFTEST.EXE /T
8 -- JPG Files
Select Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
N JPG to GIF: JPG2GIF.EXE -a -k
PAGE 9 -- DWC Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress: DWC.EXE e
Compress: DWC.EXE az
PAGE 9 -- HYP Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress: HYPER.EXE -x
Compress: HYPER.EXE -a
Delete: HYPER.EXE -d
PAGE 10 -- ZOO Files
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
UnCompress: ZOO.EXE e
Compress: ZOO.EXE a
Delete: ZOO.EXE D
PAGE 10 -- TD0 Files (TeleDisk)
Action Program Name Command Line Switches Only
Test TDCHECK.EXE
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A P P E N D I X
WHAT IS SHAREWARE?
------------------
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details --
some request registration while others require it, some specify a
maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the
simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with
printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and
the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of
comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad
ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The
author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the
software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For
example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your
needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the
overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate
money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay
for it.
COMMON QUESTIONS
----------------
Why can't I get the F2 key to work to access the set-up?
The most common reason is not enough memory. The Set-Up
Screens take up lots of memory not normally needed by
TranScan. You might check that no TSR's are active, that
you are not in a DOS shell, or that the DesqView or Windows
window is large enough.
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CHANGING WCTEXT.DAT IN WILDCAT
------------------------------
I recommend you change the prompts in your WCTEXT.DAT file if you are
using TranScan. In Wildcat 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.50 the prompt numbers
have stayed the same.
Prompt #578:
Scanning/testing @SUB@, please wait...
Change to:
Scanning/testing @SUB@ with TranScan. Please wait...
Prompt #579:
@0E@@SUB@ - FAILED!
Change to:
@0E@@SUB@ - FAILED TranScan integrity/date/virus check!
Prompt #580:
@0E@@SUB@ - PASSED!
Change to:
@0E@@SUB@ - PASSED! TranScan integrity/date/virus check!
FILES INCLUDED ON DISTRIBUTION DISK
-----------------------------------
TRANSCAN.EXE TranScan program.
TRANSCAN.OVR TranScan overlay file.
TRANSCAN.HLP TranScan help file needed for case sensitive help
screens.
TRANSCAN.DOC TranScan documentation file.
TRANSCAN.REG TranScan registration form.
FILE_ID.DIZ Description file.
README.xxx Important info not in the TRANSCAN.DOC file yet.
VENDOR.DOC Information for file distributors.
ZC200.ZIP ZC (c) by Jeff Garzik. For writing ZIP Comments.
REVISION HISTORY
----------------
TranScan v3.10 (July 1992)
o TranScan now reads the environment variables: WCPORTID, WCIRQID,
and WCBASEID.
o Overlayed the program for faster loading.
o Added Select lists for all SetUp fields that have multiple choice
variables (i.e. Compression Method, Age Reject, Disposition, COM
Display type, and Do When?). Select lists are always activated
with the F3 key.
o Changed SetUp display colors, added help headers (lower left of
window frames) that display special keys available.
o Added the following HOT Keys:
Alt-1..Alt-0 Goto Page 1..10 of SetUp
Alt-W Goto Wildcat SetUp (page 11)
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Alt-S Save SetUp and Exit to Menu
Ctrl-PgUp Go to 1st field on page 1
Ctrl-PgDn Go to last field on last page
o ReWrote Help Text to reflect the above changes.
TranScan v3.00 (03/29/92) - v3.07 (06/14/92)
o Fixed problem writing DESC.SDI files to imbedded compressed
files.
o Fixed problem processing imbedded compressed files more than
once. Fixed a similar problem where it was processing the first
file in a directory of files more than once.
o Fixed problem where "Scan Failed" flag was not being set if file
failed date or age test.
o Added descriptions to Wildcat Activity Log explaining reason for
FAILED and Disposition of file (moved, renamed, deleted, etc.).
o I believe I fixed the File Sharing problem. When TranScan is
running you should be able to run WCPro.
o Fixed a problem where TranScan would not update the Wildcat
Database if another node was running.
o Added selectable COM output: box, text, propellor, dots, or none.
o Added security level bypass during ScanFile.Bat.
o Detect Errorlevel=3 from GIFLite and write a msg to log that GIF
file too big to be processed by unregistered GIFLite.
o Filename put in log if file moved, renamed, or deleted after
rejection.
o Added second command line option for ZIP, LZH, and ARJ
uncompression. If the default compression method is not one of
these three TranScan will use the second command line option to
uncompress the files without retaining the full path.
o Routines added to make TranScan "DesqView Aware". It will not do
any screen writes if running in the background under DesqView.
o Added validation routines that check if relocate path exists,
work drive is a valid drive and all paths are valid paths.
o Added "Date" rejection option in addition to "Age" reject.
o Added "Drive Type" and "K Free" info to "WorkDrive" entry prompt
in SetUp.
o Added Menu when run with no filename on command line.
o F1 provides context sensitive help.
o F2 provides SetUp Screen that scrolls both directions and uses
PgUp, PgDn, arrows, and tab keys to move around the menu.
o Mouse support added to all entry screens.
o F3 provides a file pick list at all filename prompts.
o F4 provides a text file editor at all filename prompts.
o Fixed miscellaneous problems reported by Beta Team.
TranScan v2.00 (08/23/91) - v2.37 (04/05/92)
o Added "Dupe Checking" If file exists in Wildcat database TranScan
will NOT convert the file.
o Added support for GIF2JPG, JPG2GIF, and GifTest.
o TRANSCAN.NOT file added contains paths you do NOT want processed.
o Added writing to Wildcat Activity Log.
o Failed files can be relocated to a special path.
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o Adds FILE_ID.DIZ and DESC.SDI descriptions and Key Words to
Wildcat database.
o Added switch to turn ViruScan On/Off.
o Stopped display from scrolling off top of screen.
o Added Software Flow Control (Xon/Xoff) and Hardware Flow Control
(RTS/CTS).
o Added swap to EMS or disk (work drive) during external program
execution.
o Optional file age rejection added.
o Added switch to allow processing of subdirectories or whole
drives.
o ESC aborts processing between files.
o DOS masks like "*" and "?" can be used as filenames.
o Toggles Wildcat "Scan Failed" switch off as well as on.
o Added ability to compress non-compressed files (txt, doc, etc.).
o Optional updating of Wildcat file database date.
o Added work drive command line switch.
o Added routine to support AutoNode feature in Wildcat.
o If MakeWild.Dat is not detected "Updating Wildcat" does not show
on main display screen.
o Added file age to TranScan.Log.
o File can be time stamped with KEEP original date, CURRENT date,
date of YOUNGEST file in archive, or date of OLDEST file in
archive.
o If TranScan detects the file to be converted already exists in
path it will not convert the file. File age reported in log is
dependant on the time stamp selected.
o "Carrier Detected" appears on display screen.
o TranScan will continue processing even if a caller hangs up.
o Before updating Wildcat database the file path and area are
compared to be sure they are the same file.
o Virus Name reported by Scan.Exe is written to the TranScan.Log.
o Added ColorAnsi screens for output through COM port.
o Processing time is displayed in log in Min:Sec format.
o COM routines added to support ports 1-8 and baud rates up to
115,000.
o Local upload scans are supported with no special batch file
tricks.
o Reads DOOR.SYS file in NodeWork directory to determine COM port,
baud rate, Color/NoColor, Ansi/NoAnsi.
o Writes SCANFILE.BAD file to NodeWork directory if scan failed.
o Single line SCANFILE.BAT needed: TRANSCAN.EXE %1.
o Checks TD0 files using TeleDisk File Checker.
o Process imbedded compressed and GIF files.
o File description from wildcat added to TRANSCAN.LOG.
o Added support for GIFLITE.EXE.
o Added switch to limit total processing time in minutes.
o Fixed miscellaneous problems reported by Beta Team.
TranScan v1.00 (07/07/91) - v1.12 (08/19/91)
o Added support for SDN files using PAK v2.51.
o Added support for DWC files using DWC v5.10.
o Added file time stamp.
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o ARJ comments now added.
o Added support for new LHA.EXE program which is the new version of
LHARC.
o Added support for ZC.EXE for writing the ZIP comments.
o Added an exclude switch so that files are not re-compressed.
o Added support for HYP files using HYPER V2.5.
o Added support for ARJ files using ARJ v2.20.
o Original support for ZIP, PAK, ZOO, LZH, and ARC files.
o Fixed miscellaneous problems reported by Beta Team.
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VENDOR.DOC
PROGRAM NAME: TranScan
VERSION: 3.08
PUBLISHER: TranScan, PO Box 3061, Mankato, MN 56002-3061
VOICE: 800-578-3061 DATA: 507-345-3075 CIS: 70713,671
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or compatible with DOS 3.0 or later.
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Compressed file Scanner and Converter.
DESCRIPTION:
* Tests, Scans and Converts MOST compressed files.
* Uses ViruScan (tm) by McAfee to detect viruses.
* Supports GIF & JPG files, too.
* Wildcat (tm) 3+ ScanFile.Bat utility with COM output &
Wildcat update.
* Easy Set-Up. OnLine Help.
* No Evaluation Keys to download.
* Shareware version NOT Crippled.
* $25 Registration after evaluation.
* MasterCard / Visa accepted.
KEYWORDS: TranScan, Wildcat, Scan, Convert, Utility, Viruses
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED:
Individual users may freely copy this disk and share it with friends
and family.
Nonprofit groups (including user groups and BBSs) may distribute copies of
this disk. A fee of no more than $5 may be charged to cover disk copying
costs. If the files on this disk have dates more than a year old, we request
that you contact us for a free upgrade to the current version.
Disk distributors and dealers must have written permission before selling
copies of this disk. When you contact us, you will receive a free copy of the
latest version and you will be placed on our mailing list to receive updates
as they are released.
Disk distributors may charge no more than $10 per disk for copies of this
software. If, as a distributor, you supply copies to other resellers, the end
price to the user may not exceed $10. CD-ROM Distributors may charge more than
$10 per disk if the program is bundled with other software.
Anyone distributing copies of this software, whether for profit or as a
nonprofit organization, must conform to the following:
The files on each disk may not be modified or adapted in any way. All of the
files provided on the disk must be distributed together. Individual files or
groups of files may not be sold separately. Additional files may be added and
this software may be combined on a disk with other programs.
This software may not be represented as anything other than shareware and the
shareware concept must be explained in any ad or catalog that includes this
software and on any packaging used to display the disk.
You must immediately stop selling/distributing copies of this disk upon notice
from the author.
REGISTRATION: $25
<end VENDOR.DOC file>
ZC.DOC
ZC v1.02 - ZIP Commenter
by Jeff Garzik
Requirements
------------
PC-DOS or MS-DOS v3.1 or later
IBM or compatible machine
At least 95k FREE RAM at time of execution
Disclaimer
----------
The program, ZC, and its associated documentation, are hereby dedicated to
the public domain. Anyone may use this for their own personal purposes, or
for any reason, as long as that reason doesn't include commercial
distribution. By issuing this statement, the author disclaims any
liability, or warranty (expressed or implied), that could or might be
associated with this product through any circumstances. This type of
disclaimer is prohitibed in certain states of the US, and is void in those
states.
If you wish to distribute this product with your program, or any program,
you are free to do so, as long as due credit is given to the author, Jeff
M. Garzik.
Using ZC
--------
[d:][path]ZC [zipfile] [commentfile]
[d:][path] before ZC to specify the drive and path that contains the
ZC.EXE command file.
[zipfile] after ZC to specify which .ZIP file(s) to be processed. This
is a standard DOS path/file name, and CAN contain wildcards. If an
extension is not specified, then the default extension of .ZIP is
assumed.
[commentfile] after zipfile to specify which ASCII TEXT file is to be
used as the ZIP comment. This CANNOT include wildcards, and will abort
with an error if one is specified.
Examples
--------
ZC * COMMENT.FIL
This executes ZC, with the command to process all files with the
extension .ZIP, and replace the existing comment (if any) with the
comment contained in COMMENT.FIL.
E:\UTILITY\ZC C:\DOWNLOAD\A*.ZIP AUTOEXEC.BAT
This executes ZC.EXE, assuming it is on drive E: and in directory
UTILITY, with the command to process all .ZIP files that start with A in
their filename, replacing the existing comment (if any) with all the
text contained in AUTOEXEC.BAT in the current directory.
Donations
---------
If you like this program, PLEASE send $5 to this address:
Jeff Garzik
117 Harrell St.
Greenville, NC 27858
Benchmarks
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235 files (ranging from 1k to 30k):
ZC - 41.59 seconds
PKBANNER - 45.96 seconds
13 files (ranging from 6k to 312k):
ZC - 2.36 seconds
PKBANNER - 2.80 seconds
Update History
--------------
0.00 - Beta test release.
1.00 - First public release.
Fixed memory allocation bug.
Included command line help.
Included documentation.
Added support for wildcard zipfiles on command line.
Added default extension (.ZIP) support.
1.01 - Changed command line help.
Improved file read routines (now faster).
Major overhaul of documentation.
Fixed another memory allocation bug.
Reduced code redundancy.
1.02 - Make processing a WHOLE lot faster. It still isn't up to the
speed of PKBANNER, but it is getting closer each time.
What ZC did previously was repeatedly read the zip
comment file from disk each time a ZIP file was processed.
This was stupidity personified on my part, and I apologize.
What it now does it read the comment file into RAM at the
start of the program, and then process. This means that
about 32k more RAM is required, but the speed makes up for
that.
Updated documentation to reflect changes.
Fixed bug in command line when a single ZIP file was specified.
1.02a- Interim release.
There was a major bug that messed up the comments that forced me
to release this newer version.
Updated the docs so users could see a unbaised comparison of the
two programs.
2.00 - ZC IS NOW FASTER THAN PKBANNER! (See "Benchmarks" for details)
Documentation update
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #3109
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
TRANSCAN PCX 23859 7-06-92 7:08a
TSCN311 ZIP 225367 7-06-92 2:48a
CDROM TXT 3972 6-24-92 1:25p
SHAREMAG TXT 1837 1-21-92 6:11a
PCSIG TXT 2335 1-21-92 6:09a
GO EXE 26022 1-10-92 12:14p
SIGORDER TXT 3332 6-25-92 2:28p
PKUNZIP EXE 23528 3-15-90 1:10a
GO-FORM DAT 3109 6-29-92 3:26p
GO-STRT DAT 534 1-06-92 8:42p
10 file(s) 313895 bytes
3072 bytes free