             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 2.35
                        to RBatch 2.40
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the ones supplied in this archive.
2.  Make the additional entry to your configuration file(s).
    This entry will be the last entry in your configuration
    file unless you use the feature that will add a file
    to your uploads.  (If you use this feature, then the new
    configuration entry is the 2nd to the last line).

    The entry is as follows:

    Syntax:   LARGE FFS;RFM

    Example:  YES;NO    - Use Large FFS;Don't use RFM
              YES;YES   - Use Large FFS;Use RFM
              NO;NO     - Don't use Large FFS;Don't use RFM
              NO;YES    - Don't use Large FFS;Use RFM

             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 2.30
                        to RBatch 2.35
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the ones suppliedin this archive.



             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 2.25
                        to RBatch 2.30
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe and Msgfile.00 with the ones supplied
    in this archive.

2.  Please review the SAMPLE.CFG file that is included in
    the EXAMPLE.ZIP archive for the new configuration
    parameters in 2.30 (There are two new parameters for
    you to review and consider using).

3.  Read the Whatsnew file for fixes, enhancements to RBatch.

             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 2.22
                        to RBatch 2.25
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the one supplied in this archive.
    Replace the MSGFILE.00 with the one supplied in 2.25

    -> There are no configuration file changes since 2.22

2.  If you wish to process .TIC Files using RBatch, you need
    to unzip the file TIC2DOZ.ZIP that is contained in the
    file EXTRA.ZIP


             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 2.20
                        to RBatch 2.22
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the one supplied in this archive.

2.  There is a new feature for distribution lists help.  This file
    which is listed as the last parameter on line #28 in the
    configuration file, will be displayed to the user when uploading
    a personal file to a distribution list.  See the WHATSNEW file
    for the structure of the help file and also the SAMPLE.CFG file
    for the proper placement and syntax.

3.  Make sure you read the WHATSNEW file for NEW FEATURES, fixes and
    changes to RBatch.

             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 2.00
                        to RBatch 2.20
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the one supplied in this archive.

2.  All of RBatch's output messages are now contained in a file called
    MSGFILE.00  -  This file MUST RESIDE IN THE SAME DIRECTORY as your
    RBatch configuration file.  This file can be modified by yourself
    either to change what the prompts say or converting them to another
    language.  See the instructions at the beginning of the MSGFILE.00

    !!!!!!!! RBATCH WILL NOT RUN IF THIS FILE IS NOT PRESENT !!!!!!!!!!

3.  Make sure you read the WHATSNEW file for NEW FEATURES, fixes and
    changes to RBatch.



             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 1.80
                        to RBatch 2.00
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the one supplied in this archive.

2.  THE CONFIGURATION FILE HAS CHANGED!!!!  Read the Sample.Cfg file
    for new parameters added.  Read the RBatch.Doc file for a detailed
    description of the entire configuration.

3.  CAP2DOZ program has been updated since 1.80.  Use the new .EXE
    if you use this program, and read CAP2DOZ.DOC file for new features.
    If you do local file posting, you will find it a breeze to post files
    locally by using:

                FAKEXFER.EXE
                CAP2DOZ.EXE
                RBATCH.EXE - In local mode

4.  If you turn on the Personal Upload feature of RBatch, make sure
    to TURN IT OFF in RBBS.  You do not want to ask the user before
    and upload if it is a personal upload, and then have RBatch ask
    again.


5.  Read the WHATSNEW file for any new features, fixes in version 2.00


             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 1.76
                        to RBatch 1.80
             --------------------------------------

1.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the one supplied in this archive.

2.  If you wish the new prompt on the opening menu which pauses
    the program until the user hits [ENTER], or 20 seconds expires,
    which ever occurs first, add to the first line in your
    configuration file a ;YES.  The first line then would look
    like this:

               C:\UPLAODS;YES

    If you do not wish this feature to be enabled, then you do not
    need to make any changes to your configuration file.

3.  Read the WHATSNEW file for any new features, fixes in version 1.80
    This file also will list the new files/archives included in 1.80.


             ---------------------------------------
               How to Update from RBatch Versions
                1.50, 1.51, 1.65, to RBatch 1.76
             ---------------------------------------

1.  See the SAMPLE.170 file for all the changes that have been
    made to the configuration file up to and including 1.70.

    All Changes are noted with the version number that they
    occured in, with a description of each change following
    the config example.

2.  See the SAMPLE.CFG file for changes that need to be made
    to your 1.70 configuration file to make it compatible with
    RBatch 1.76

3.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the one supplied in this archive.

4.**Read the WHATSNEW file for all fixes/enhancements added
    to RBatch.

5.  If you use FakeXfer for local file posting, replace the
    FakeXfer.Exe with the new FakeXfer.Exe in FAKEXFER.ZIP

             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 1.70
                  or a BETA Version to 1.76
             --------------------------------------

1.  See the SAMPLE.CFG file for changes that need to be made
    to your 1.70 configuration file.

2.  Replace RBatch.Exe with the one supplied in this archive.

3.**Review the WHATSNEW file for fixes and enhancements to
    RBatch since 1.70

4.  If you use FakeXfer for local file posting, replace the
    FakeXfer.Exe with the new FakeXfer.Exe in FAKEXFER.ZIP


             --------------------------------------
                How to Update from RBatch 1.75
                  or a BETA Version to 1.76
             --------------------------------------


1.  Just replace the RBATCH.EXE file.

2.  If you use FakeXfer for local file posting, replace the
    FakeXfer.Exe with the new FakeXfer.Exe in FAKEXFER.ZIP

3.**Read the WHATSNEW file for the fixes to RBatch 1.76


   *** That is it! - You are ready to use the new Version ***


============================================================================

   See the file WHATSNEW for information on fixes/enhancements

      **************************************************
      REMEMBER THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE THE SUPPLIED
             MERGES FOR RBATCH TO RUN ON YOUR BBS
      **************************************************


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