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          APPENDIX K        VIRTUAL TOOLS                                
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                VBBS software allows for a wide variety of utilities that
        SysOp's may find useful. Some are required, such as those that
        interface to other networks. And some utilities just make VBBS more
        fun to use.

                There are MANY fine utilities that are VBBS script MODs, or
        source code MODs. Since you are able to get these MODs by way of
        the Virtual Net Network, or fellow VBBS systems, it's better to
        concentrate on EXTERNAL utilities that can be run outside of VBBS,
        or are used by VBBS itself. These are utilities that are usually
        EXE files. Below is a list of such utilities, and a description of
        what they will do for you.


        Utilities By Specific Authors
        

                      Utilities By : Roland DeGraaf
                                     Virtual Technologies
                                     VirtualNet Address 1 @1
                                     BBS - 616-399-4818

        VUUCP    - VUUCP is a utility needed to interface UUCP style net-
                   works to VBBS. This software requires VBBS registration
                   to operate after the shareware trial period and works in
                   conjunction with UUCP networking software. A copy of
                   WAF165.ZIP (Waffle BBS software ) and the UUCP files in
                   it are needed.

        VCDROM   - VCDROM is a utility used with VBBS that will convert
                   entire CD's to VBBS directories. It creates the
                   necessary files needed by VBBS, including the file
                   descriptions.

        VXY      - VXY is a specially written protocol driver that allows
                   the Sysop to have Xmodem, YModem, Ymodem-G, and Zmodem
                   protocols on the BBS without having to use DSZ. The main
                   purpose is to support VBBS methods of addressing COM port
                   addresses and IRQs. VXY (Unlike DSZ) will work under
                   unusual port configurations and with DigiBoards.

        DBMERGE  - An external utility which allows for merging two
                   different databases into one.


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                      Utilities By : Neil J Marshall
                                     The TransAtlantic BBS
                                     VirtualNet Address 1 @440
                                     FIDO Net address 2:440/11

        VFIDO    - VFIDO is a utility needed to interface FIDO style net-
                   works to VBBS. This software requires VBBS registration
                   to function after the shareware trial period and is
                   directly supported by VBBS's front end.

        VDUPE    - VDUPE is a utility that will scan message bases and file
                   bases and delete duplicate posts and file descriptions.
                   On file bases, it deletes the oldest file name in the
                   database.

        VLOGS    - VLOGS is a utility that allows the Sysop to maintain
                   Network logs seperate from VBBS. If VBBS deletes a net-
                   work log VLOGS won't, allowing the Sysop to maintain up
                   to a year of Network log files.

        VSUBS    - VSUBS is a utility that allows a server to see what
                   message subs his clients are getting. If your client(s)
                   are getting a sub, you might as well set it up too.
                   After all you're paying to receive it.

        VUSER    - VUSER is a utility that allows the Sysop to delete users
                   on a MASS scale, usually by date. You can delete all
                   users who have not logged on in 6 months, or whatever
                   time limit you wish to set. And allows this by security
                   level.

        VNODE    - VNODE is a utility that is used in the event you should
                   change your node number, or the network to which you
                   belong. VNODE will amend all reference to your old node
                   number and replace them with your new node number.

        VAREA    - VAREA is a utility to allow you to Subscribe and
                   unsubscribe to Virtual Net Meassage Areas. It will
                   handle AutoRequest, Secured, and AutoSubscription Areas.
                   It creates the necessary files for you and generates a
                   message to the Host.

        VMASS    - VMASS is a utility that will create MM files for you. It
                   will currently create MM file for the entire net,offi-
                   cials in the net, or all nodes in a region. Works on
                   Vnet type networks.

                   Utilities by: Brian Dessent
                                 Brian's Board
                                 VirtualNET Address 1@9990

        VWW4     - VWW4 is a utility needed to interface WWIV style
                   networks to VBBS. This software requires VBBS registra-
                   tion to function after the shareware trial period and
                   works in conjuntion with WWIV networking software. Net-
                   works such as WWIVnet, WWIVlink and IceNet are directly
                   supported.

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        VPKTPEEK - This utility allows viewing and editing of Virtual Net
                   pending mail packets. Read and delete messages in a packet
                   without disturbing the rest of the packet.

        VREQ     - This utility is used in conjunction with WWIV style
                   networks. It will send automatic Add/Drop Sub requests
                   adding or deleting the correct NNxxxxx.NEt file as needed.


        Miscellaneous Utilities
        


       CVTUSER   - This is a utility for Sysops who are converting from WWIV
                   software to VBBS.  CVTUSER will convert your WWIV 4.2x
                   standard user list to VBBS format.  This saves you from
                   having to type all your users into VBBS, or forcing them
                   to re-login as NEW.
                   Written By : Jake Blues
           
        WW4DL2   - This is a utility for Sysops who are converting from
                   WWIV software to VBBS. WW4DL2 will convert WWIV style
                   file bases to VBBS format.
                   Written By : Jerry Winfrey aka Dr. Pepper

        STAT2    - This is a utility that allows the Sysop to edit BBS Stats
                   such as number of calls, posts, email, Days Online, and
                   etc.
                   Written By : SCOTT

        QWKSORT  - This utility takes all Subs with a NON-ZERO QWK number
                   and sorts them by QWK number numerically. This assures
                   that all QWK numbers are unique.
                   Written By : Jerry Winfrey aka Dr. Pepper

        SUBLST   - This utility creates a text list of BBS's that subscribe
                   to one of your Hosted Subs. It lists their node number,
                   BBS name, phone number, and baud supported.

        UEDIT    - This is a utility that greatly expands the Sysop's
                   ability to edit user records. It's a mouse compatible,
                   pull down menu editor that will even let you print mail-
                   ing label from your user list.
                   Written By : Scott

        VTAG     - This is a utility that allows the Sysop to change tag-
                   lines with an external program, making it much easier
                   to do.
                   Written By : Scott


        CHECKIF  - CHECKIF is a Utility that will scan all files areas for
                   files you have deleted, and will mark them as OFF-LINE
                   for you. Very handy if you want to mass delete files from
                   DOS, but you don't want to remove the file names and de-
                   scriptions from VBBS.
                   Written By : Beep

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        VLOG     - VLOG Reads VDUPE.TXT created by VDUPE.EXE and writes a
                   file called dedupe.log. Running VLOG keeps a daily run-
                   ning log file of dupe stats.
                   Written By : Gremlin

        VCLR     - VCLR is a utility that reads any text file and removes
                   redundant ^P color code changes. For use on bullitins and
                   such.
                   Written By : Gremlin

        VREAD    - VREAD will let the Sysop read any text file that contains
                   ^P color codes, and displays the text in color. Nice for
                   reading the new BBS logs created by VBBS from WFC.
                   Written By : Charles

        TOPTEN   - A free utility that generates .MNU files for Top Ten
                   Users. MNU's can then be read with a script or in a 
                   the Bulletins section.

        VTAPE    - An external utility by Wayne Hunt which allows one to
                   use a tape backup as a supplementary storage medium.
                   Support for Colorado and other drive types.

        VUUCP2   - An external shareware utility by Scott Call for
                   interfacing with UUCP type networks.

	 The Virtual Developer's Toolkit
	 

                   With the advent of the new Virtual Developer's Toolkit,
	 the production and availability of new utilities, dedicated fea-
	 tures, and online games can soon be expected.  The "Toolkit" is
	 a series of source-code routines and libraries that will enable
	 developers to create VBBS multi-user online utilities, games,
	 and applications with ease.  The new Toolkit is expected to
	 produce many new modules for VBBS, and is a very powerful tool
	 for even intermediate-level "modders" to have in their VBBS
	 customization arsenal.

	 --> IMPORTANT NOTE:  Purchasers of the Virtual Developer's Tool-
			      kit are granted limited license regarding
			      the use and distribution of the resulting
			      .EXE files.  The products developed through
			      this license may be copyrighted by you and
			      may be freeware, shareware, or commercial
			      in nature.  In NO case, however, shall any
			      use of the Toolkit result in a distributed
			      executable program that is not exclusive
			      to use as an auxiliary program to VBBS/VNET

