Our list has Files= No as the default.  I've never used the AFD
command and am unsure as to how it works.  What I'm looking for
is the proper syntax for a subscriber to set Files= Yes  F=Mail
with AFD.  The general refcard has this:
 
Commands related to file server functions
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AFD                                            Automatic File Distribution
             ADD    fn ft <filelist <prolog>>  Add file or generic entry to
                                               your AFD list
             DELete fn ft <filelist>           Delete file(s) from your AFD
                                               list (wildcards are supported)
             List                              Displays your AFD list
 
             For node administrators:
             FOR user ADD/DEL/LIST etc         Perform requested function on
                                               behalf of a user you have
                                               control over (wildcards are
                                               supported for DEL and LIST)
 
FUI                                            File Update Information: same
                                               syntax as AFD, except that FU
                                               ADD accepts no 'prolog text'
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So, if I wanted to have automatic file distribution via email, would I
send in something like this?
 
set listname files f=mail
afd
 
The goal is to automatically send via email all new files to those who
want them.  Will this automatically send updates of files?  We're not
interested in specifying fn ft; either one gets all new files automatically
or gets none.
 
Does the subscriber have to be set Mail= Yes, or will the files be sent
regardless of how the mail option is set?
 
Just what does FUI do?
 
I want to check this out for myself with some test files so I'm sure
I know how it works before I try to explain it to our subscribers.
 
        Douglas Winship    Austin, Texas    [log in to unmask]
                    Secondary AUTOCAT Listowner