Tetra WebBBS Documentation

Essential configs unique to each forum

In section (1) of each entry script you find a couple of essential variables, which you MUST define.
In the downloaded vanilla scripts these variables are preconfigured to let you have a smooth setup. Nevertheless follow these instructions carefully!

All variables in an entry script define a single forums very specific configuration. All these variables must be set very carefully, esp. on a multi-forum site in order not to get forums to conflict with their data!

Below is a list of variables to be found in the entry scripts. For detailed information provided on the variables board.

(1) public entry script for a live forum:
$data_basedir
$data_subdir
$boardname
$shortboardname
optional, if there is an archive for the live board
$archive_URL

(2) admin entry script for a live forum:
$data_basedir
$data_subdir
$boardname
$shortboardname
$cgiurl
If you want to have an archive for the forum:
$archive_subdir
optional:
$BypassPassword

(3) entry script for an archive:
The following variable to be used in both, public and admin entry script
$live_subdir