Peter Skorupsky wrote in a message to Thom Lacosta:
PS> What is hamlib, where and how is it accessed, and what does it
PS> contain in archives?
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HELP with commands for Remote Database Query
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The Remote Database Query system allows any node with a FIDO node number,
or any internet user to send a low(no) cost routed-netmail message, or
e-mail, to query the database AND have the system send back a routed
NetMail message(or e-mail) to the requestor.
A. How to access HAMLIB
Enter a netmail message to HAMLIB at 1:261/1352 (Note: make sure YOUR
origin address is a current FIDO node number, or a valid Internet
address!!).
If you're calling from the internet, address the message to:
HAMLIB@fido261.qis.net.
The subject can be anything of your choice.
NOTE: HAMLIB can process 1 query per message, for multuple queries,
you MUST send multiple messages.
B. Query Commands in Message Body
In the body of the message, you have 2 command types, FILE: and FIND:
which are used as follows:
FILE: database{.dbf} [the extension is optional]
FIND: search text [this is not case sensitive]
[enter .ALL for all records]
This will send a message back to you with the results.
Example: You want to find all manuals available for Drake Equipment.
FILE: HAMLIB
FIND: Drake
Example: You want to find all manual that are modifications
FILE: HAMLIB
FIND: modification
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C. Additional Query Commands in Message Body
Alternate commands issued under the FIND: command type:
.LF -or- .LIST FILES
This returns a list of available database files.
For this command a FILE: entry is not required.
Example Message Text: > The system will send you a list
FIND: .LF > of available Database files.
.? -or- .HELP
This returns a message containing this HELP text.
For this command a FILE: entry is not required.
Example Message Text:
FIND: .HELP > The system will send you this help
> File.
FIND: .LF > The system will send you a list
of available Database Files.
Alternate commands issued under the FILE: command type:
.LS -or- .LIST STRUCTURE
This returns a file structure for the database in FILE:
Example Message Text:
FILE: HAMLIB >You've specified HAMLIB.DBF and
FIND: .LS >asked for a listing of the structure
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Submitting YOUR entries
The database makes use of abbreviations, which are then expanded for
the query.
**********************************************************************
* THE HAMLIB DATABASE ABBREVIATIONS *
* Based on the HAM_TECH ECHO TECHNICAL LIBRARY *
**********************************************************************
DESCRIPTION
op-operations manual bull-service bulletin
svc-service manual assm-assembly instruction
inst-instruction manual man-manual
tech-technical supplement own-owner's manual
sch-schematic sht-operation sheet
mod-modification qrc-quick reference card
**********************************************************************
CODE
C-copy, O-original
Copy means you get a copy of a copy, keep this in mind.
**********************************************************************
COND
E-excellent, G-good, F-Fair, P-poor
**********************************************************************
Your listing in the HAMLIB database can be submitted in the
following ways:
FidoNet Thom LaCosta 1:261/1352
InterNet thom@fido261.qis.net
MODEL : T-4XB ] 14 Characters
DESC : Drake T-4XB,own ] 30 Characters
CODE : O/G ] 3 Characters - See above
MANUAL : Owner Manual ] 21 Characters
WHO : Thom LaCosta/N3WDV ] 25 Characters
FIDO : 1:261/1352 ] 12 Characters
INTERNET : thom@fido261.qis.net ] 35 Characters
PHONE : (410) 528-1771 ] 13 Characters
Thanks for using HAMLIB
Thom LaCosta
N3WDV
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Thom LaCosta
K3HRN
thom@fido261.qis.net
Our Business is Business
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