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- DATELINE version 2.2
- Copyright 1994,1995
- Louis H. Nemec
- Lachen Creations
-
- DATELINE is a full feature event database. This will output a calendar file
- in ASC and ANS (and in the near future RIP). The sample output files
- show the layout and hardcoded color scheme.
-
- FEATURES: (! = new this version)
- ^^^^^^^^^
-
- DATELINE will ...
-
- ! + Allow the user to specify the sort order of entries.
- ! + Allow the user to specify options to use on setup.
- + Store and read the setup automatically (DATELINE.CFG)
- + Load all data from existing datafile. (DATELINE.DAT)
- + Output ASC and ANS and RIP version of the bulletins.
- + Allow sysops to specify the output filename.
- + Allow personalize Colors for the desktop and the output files.
- + Delete event listings as they become outdated. (DATELINE /MAINT)
-
- DATELINE is ....
-
- + Easy to use!
- + Compatible with ANY BBS software.
- + Self maintaining. (All you do is add the events.)
- + Small! Requires little memory and disk space!
- + Inexpensive to register!
-
- THE FILES:
- ^^^^^^^^^^
- DATELINE.EXE - The main program.
- DATELINE.CFG - The main Configuration datafile.
- DATELINE.DAT - Calendar item database.
- DATELINE.PAL - Desktop color datafile.
- COLORS.DAT - ANSI Output datafile.
- UPGRADE.EXE - The upgrade conversion program. (see upgrade.doc)
-
- CONFIGURATION:
- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
- There are several options available from the setup menu.
-
- ! The first configuration menu is the Start-Up Options:
-
- This allows the user to specify whether the calendar and or
- the item list should be shown when starting the program.
- One note here. If you start up with the list, the menu bar is
- disabled and all functions are controlled by the list box buttons
- until the list box is closed.
-
- Next is the OPTIONS menu:
-
- REGISTRATION: the registration code
- $ NAME: Your name
- $ BBS Name: Your BBS
- ASC OutPut : The ASCII file that DATELINE will write.
- ANS OutPut : The ANSI file that DATELINE will write.
- ! RIP OutPut : The RIP file that DATELINE will write.
- $ ASC Addon : The ASCII file that will be appended to the ASC file.
- $ ANS Addon : The ANSI file that will be appended to the ANS file.
-
- The third configuration menu is EXTRAS menu:
-
- Stop Char : This is the character which stops the BBS from showing
- a textfile. This is only used by RIP graphic files.
- BBS Pause : This is the string or character which forces the BBS
- to prompt MORE or press enter, pausing the textfile.
- Prompt String: This is the string that you want the user to see
- before the BBS pauses the screen. If your BBS software
- automatically puts MORE or some other string, this may
- be blanked out.
- Lines per page: The number of lines be for the pause character will be
- added to the output files.
- ! Sort Order : Changes sorting from Ascending to Descending.
-
- $ There are also options that allow you to change the colors for the .ANS
- files and for the Dateline Desktop.
-
- $ - indicates options used only by the registered version.
- ! - NEW this version!
-
- OPERATION:
- ^^^^^^^^^^
- Normal operation - For Data Input and maintenance.
- Simply run DATELINE from the command prompt.
-
- Maintenance Mode - DATELINE /MAINT
-
- 1. Deletes old events (based on the system clock).
- 2. Updates Datafiles and Output files.
-
- *** Note: the parameter /MAINT must be in ALL CAPS.
-
- It is recommended that DATELINE be kept in a separate directory.
- All files needed (*.DAT and *.CFG) must be in the current
- directory with DATELINE.
-
-
- THE FUTURE:
- ^^^^^^^^^^^
- If YOU have any ideas that you would like to see in DateLine, PLEASE send
- me a note via the RA_UTIL Fidonet echo. OR send me netmail at the
- Lighthouse II via 1:135/404, on CompuServe (user id 72134,476) or from
- the Internet via 72134,476@Compuserve.COM or on American Online
- as LACHENC.
-
- REGISTRATION:
- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-
- Registration is still only $15!
- Orders may now be placed on Credit Cards!
-
- Help support the development of fine BBS software by registering.
-
- Registration will ...
-
- + eliminate messages about registration.
- + allow customized output files.
- + support the development of file BBS software.
- + be valid on all future versions of DATELINE.
- + allow use of the color features.
- + allow use of the Addon appending files.
-
- See Register.DOC for more information!
-
- The Lighthouse II BBS is the proud home of Lachen Creation Software.
- 305-364-0420 FidoNet 1:135/404
-