Panther44 Posted September 23, 2000 Share Posted September 23, 2000 Hi When i try to play an PEBM the person send me an email and i click download file ( i am with hotmail) i see the file i cant download it in my CPU so i copy the file and i cut it in another .txt that i just create is there a better way to function cause its really anoying and when i cut in the .txt file it dont always work Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaka Posted September 23, 2000 Share Posted September 23, 2000 Hi, I think the best way is for you to ask the other player to zip the file. Then, after the download, simply unzip it to the pbem folder of CM. João Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Bates Posted September 23, 2000 Share Posted September 23, 2000 There really isn't any way around this, you'll have to put up with copying and pasting It must be said though, that if you have a good system (folders, etc), this process ain't quite so bad. ------------------ "War is like the cinema. The best seats are at the back... the front is all flicker." - Monte Cassino by Sven Hassel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted September 23, 2000 Share Posted September 23, 2000 [This message has been edited by Phoenix (edited 09-23-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwwald Posted September 24, 2000 Share Posted September 24, 2000 I use hotmail and have no trouble if the files are zipped .At a push outlook will download the txt from hotmail then it can be treated as an ordinary attachment.A real pain though I find Regards ------------------ Gramps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Posted September 24, 2000 Share Posted September 24, 2000 If you are using Eudora, there is an option to have attached text files appear in the mesage itself. Turn it off and it will stay separate. Henri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grognerd_Fogman Posted September 24, 2000 Share Posted September 24, 2000 Get ICQ if ya don't have it. Another way around this phenomenon if both have it. ------------------ Thanks for Athskin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoAttacker Posted September 24, 2000 Share Posted September 24, 2000 I have been using AOL Instant Messenger latley to send files.... It is quicker than ICQ and you can talk to the person you are playing too! The updated version is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rollstoy Posted September 24, 2000 Share Posted September 24, 2000 No cut and paste needed! 1) Open the e-mail. 2) Click on the attachment. (Show attachment). A window containing the PBEM text will pop up. 3) Right click into the text field. 4) Choose "show source text" from the pop-up menu! 5) The text file will re-opened either with Editor or WordPad, depending on it's size. 6) Save it as 'name.txt' from these programs. 7) Close the windows. I use the local German version of Hotmail, so the commands might be different than my translations to English! Happy Gaming, Thomm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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