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PBBSList Version 1.42 (C) 1993 by Bing Wu ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Introduction ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ This is PBBSList Version 1.42. This program basically has the same function as Most of other BBS Listing doors. :-) But this one is easy to setup. It's DesqView and Multiline aware. This program also supports most of the Major BBS types. [RA1.11, RA2.00, WC, Proboard etc.] This program has lot of features no other competitive doors have. Begin this version, All Cripple features has been taken off, leave you, the user with a fully functionable version without any drawback. Which means, even the unregistered version give all the great functions. So, please help the shareware concept by register this version. THANKS! -= Inter-BBS Sharing of PBBSLIST.BBS =- In this version of PBBSList, the program will produce a file extension .MOD whenever a record is either added, deleted or modified. This is great for Inter-BBS Sharing of the PBBSList's database file, since it allows the member to just transfer one segment of the database rather than the whole list. Then run "PBBSLNet IMPORT" to import the difference file to the database. [ Read <<RUN PBBSLNET>> for more information ] -= Multi Language Supported =- This version will also allow the multiple language used. This option can be used on any system that is multi language aware. [ Read <<RUN PBBSLCMP>> for more information ] -= Download Feature =- Inorder to use this program's built in Download feature, you must be registered user of PBBSLIST. Also, you need to have DSZ placed in the same directory as the PBBSLIST does or anywhere in you path where PBBSList can locate it. The download option also support ARJ, ZIP, LHA, ARC compression formats. When the option is chosen, the program will auto scan for those compression programs in the path specified by the PATH environment. If it's found, it will listed in the option for user to choose. [*] You may creat custom BOTTOM (PBBSLIST.BOT) file to be appended into the BBS Listing file to be download by your user. This file should be in ASCII. if the file is not found, the built-in default of the file is used by PBBSList. You may have whatever you want in the file such as advertisment for your BBS. [EXAMPLES enclosed] -= Delete / Undelete =- In this version, record is not acctually deleted when a user chose to delete a record. Therefore this record can be undelete later on use the undelete option. The record can be deleted by Sysop and the person entered the record. Sysop can disbale both Delete and Undelete options by use the command line parameter "-NODEL" or "/NODEL" (w/o "). [!] -= Add a record =- in this version, sysop is able to disallow the user from enter a record to the database by using the commandline paramenter "-NOADD" or "/NOADD" (w/o "). [!] -= Modify a record =- in this version, sysop is able to disallow the user from modify a record in the database by using the commandline paramenter "-NOEDIT" or "/NOEDIT" (w/o "). If No commandline paramenter specified, only the user with sysop access or the user who entered the record is able to modify that record. [!] [*] Available if and if it's registered and with a remote user logon, LOCAL logon will not active this option. [!] Those Three command line parameters are specially designed for use in a Inter-BBS PBBSLIST sharing group with one site designated as the site where the user is able to make changes and add record(s). But others can use it as well with no problem at all. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Features ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - Search through BBS list database via key-string - Briefly List the entries (summarized) - View the detail information of the BBS = Delete/Undelete an entry (*) - Download a list of BBSs - System Operator Paging - Configuration file supported BUT not required - Most BBS system compatiable - Data carrier monitor - Local status bar (can be disabled) - External Maintenance program - Record Modification (#) - Custom Logon Screen = U.S. and free phone formats = Multi-Language Support = Go back and forth between pages while view the records = Three different ways to specify where the data files are located = Inter-BBS Sharing PBBSList.BBS option = Produce difference file (*.MOD) if change has been made (*) Sysop only function (#) Sysop and the person who entered that record only = New options added in this version ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Licensing Information ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ This program is distributed as shareware. You are grant 14 days (two weeks) trail period, after that you must either send in $15.00 registration fee or discontinue use it. Also Commercial sites MUST register this program first before it can be used. Otherwise legal action may be brought against you since this program is CopyRighted. However, SISNet (Staying In Scouting Network) System operators can freely use this program without registration while with SISNet (a registration key will be sent to all SISNet operators freely upon request). The Products are provided as is, and neither author nor any BBS operator distributing this software is responsible for any damage incurred during the operation of the program. Comments, suggestions and bug reports are welcome. The author can be reach via fidonet Netmail @ 1:282/1016 or Internet E-MAIL @ bing@tdkt.kksys.com and by calling Panda BBS! @ 612-378-7783, Of course the author can also be reached via SISNet echomail (SIS_PANDA or SIS_COMPUTER) or SISNet Netmail. Also, they Author can be reached via RA_UTIL & SYSOP on Fidonet Backbone as well. The $15 registration fee grant you to use to all future versions of this program without additional registration fee. Your registration will be either send to you via crash netmail or conventional mail at no extra charge within CANADA and USA. $5 charge applies for order outside USA and CANADA. See REGISTRA.REG for more registration information. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Files In The Package ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ -----[ PBBSList and associated files ]----- PBBSList.EXE The main program PBBSList.BBS DataBase file ** PBBSList.CFG Configuration file for this program (NOT REQUIRED) PBBSList.A?? Screen to be displayed to your user when then enter the door PBBSList.DAT ASCII file to be added to the download file -----[ PBBSList text files ]----- PBBSList.DOC This file Registra.REG Program registration form for all Panda Software programs Betatest.APP Application for Beta testing for PBBSLIST -----[ PBBSLRen and associated files ]----- PBBSLRen.EXE PBBSList maintenance program PBBSList.TOP ASCII file to be add to the top of the BBS listing file PBBSList.BOT ASCII file to be append to the bottom of the BBS listing file -----[ PBBSLNet and PBBSLCMP files ]----- PBBSLNet.EXE Inter-BBS PBBSLIST.BBS file sharing utility PBBSLCMP.EXE PBBSList language file compiler ENGLISH .LNG English version of the PBBSLIST language file ** Auto created by PBBSList. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Upgrade from V1.41 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ If you are upgrading PBBSList from a previous version of PBBSlist, you need to run "PBBSLREN 141to142" (w/o ") before you are ablw to run the main program or any other utility programs. This will convert the old data file format to the new format used by PBBSList. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Setup ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ The setup is easy and simple, it takes about 5 minutes in average time to setup. The program can be run under ANY BBS software, such as RemoteAccess, WildCat, QuickBBS, etc., This program does support the new format of RA2.00g1. This version of PBBSList takes advantage of environment variable, it will function much smoother with the SET environment but it's not required. It is simply used to make PBBSlist and its utilitis are able to located the correct data files. In case neither SET environment is set nor the a directory is specified with command line parameter nor a configuration file exist, current directory where the program is loaded will be used. This program doesn't require a configuration file, but it will certainly take adventage of a configuration file. (SAMPLE INCLUDED) The configuration file is self explanatory. Use a text editor open up the configuraton file and modify it as the way you wanted it to be. You can run this program with or without a bacth file, it all depends on how you wish to do it. But it's recommended that you run from a batch file. You can modify files "PBBSLIST.DAT" and "PBBSLIST.A??" to suit your need. Just use a file editor to modify those files, or just delete them and start your own. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Setup Examples ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ -= Set Envrionment Variable =- in your autoexec.bat file add following parameter SET PBBSL=D:\BBS\DOOR\BBSLIST ------------------ |__ Directory where the PBBSLIST files are located -= Setup without Environment Varaibale =- <-- Without Batch File / PBBSLIST.CFG used and resides in same directory -- D:\BBS\DOORS\TROOP\PBBSLIST.EXE *M *N <-- Without Batch File / PBBSLIST.CFG not used -- This case, the program PBBSLIST and it's associated files must reside in the same directory as the information files (i.e. Dorinfo1.def & EXITINFO.BBS). In most cases is the same directory of your BBS system files. [ Not Recommended Setup ] D:\BBS\DOORS\TROOP\PBBSLIST.EXE *M *N <-- With Batch File / PBBSLIST.CFG used and resides in same directory -- C:\command.com /c\BBS\BATS\LIST.BAT *M *N >------ Batch File ----- d: cd \ra\doors\list pbbslist cd \ra\line1 exit <-- With Batch File / PBBSLIST.CFG not used -- C:\command.com /c\BBS\BATS\LIST.BAT *M *N >------ Batch File ----- C:\BBS\DOOR\BBSLIST\PBBSLIST /Se:\ra\line1 /D:\BBS\DOOR\PBBSLIST ** OR ** cd C:\BBS\DOOR\BBSLIST PBBSLIST /SC:\BBS --┬-- └─ Dir. to the system info files (i.e. DORINFO?.DEF & EXITINFO.BBS) -= Setup with Environment Varaibale =- In this case no batch file is need, but you can always use a batch file. <-- Without a bacth file, call directly from the Type 7 menu option C:\BBS\DOOR\PBBSLIST\PBBSLIST.EXE /Sc:\tc <-- With a bacth file C:\BBS\DOOR\PBBSLIST\PBBSLIST.EXE /SC:\BBS\LINE1 -=[ Setup with Multi-Node systems ]=- <-- With a batch file -- On the Type 7 option line -- C:\BBS\DOOR\PBBSLIST\PBBSLIST.EXE *N --- |__ Parameter passed as which node is on -- In the Batch file -- C:\BBS\DOOR\PBBSLIST\PBBSLIST.EXE /SC:\BBS\LINE%1 <-- Without a batch file -- On the Type 7 option line -- C:\BBS\DOOR\PBBSLIST\PBBSLIST.EXE /SC:\RA\LINE*N ------------ -- Directory Name ___| |__ Parameter passed as Node 1 would be C:\RA\LINE1 which node is on ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Command Line Parameters ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ [ Options ] [ Description of the Option ] /S[path] Path to the BBS System files (EXITINFO.BBS, DORINFO?.DEF etc.) /D[path] Path to the directory where PBBSList and its files are located -NOADD Disable the "add record" option in the program -NODEL Disable the "Delete Option" & "Undelete Option" in the program -NOEDIT Disallow the user to modify an record in the database -NOMOD Tell the program not to produce a *.MOD file, it's used if you are not involved in a PBBSLIST.BBS Sharing group ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Run PBBSLRen <--> PBBSList Maintanence Program ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ This program is the maintanence program for PBBSList. This program has been totally rewritten, no of the codes from V1.41 are used in this version. Many more options has been added to this program. It will sort the database, delete the records marked as deleted and invalid. Renumber the database. ■ Usage: PBBSLREN [command] <options> [commands] PACK -- Delete invalid record and renumbering RENUMBER -- Renumber records in the entry SORT <Option> -- Sort The DataBase EXPORT <Option> [@FILENAME] -- Output PBBSLIST in several format 141to142 -- Convert Data file format from 1.41 to 1.42 <option> ■ -NAME -- Sort By BBS Name (DEFAULT) ■ -TELE -- Sort By BBS Phone Number <Options> ■ -ALP -- Alphabetically Sorted List (ASCII) ■ -SFT -- BBS Software Sorted List (ASCII) ■ -TEL -- BBS Phone Number Sorted List (ASCII) This program will use the path specified in the PBBSL environment or use the current directory. Other than this has to be cleared, everything else is pretty straight forward. You may creat custom designed TOP (PBBSLIST.TOP) and BOTTOM (PBBSLIST.BOT) file to be inserted into the BBS Listing file to be created by PBBSLRen. This file should be in ASCII. If any of those two files is not found, the built-in default of the file is used by PBBSList. You may have anything you want in either of those two files. [EXAMPLES enclosed] ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Run PBBSLNet <----> PBBSList database sharing utility ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ This utility program is new for Version 1.42. This program was and is designed to make the sysop's life easier when invloved in a PBBSLIST database sharing group. This program has the option to convert multiple *.MOD files to a single one and import multiple *.MOD to your database. (it will not import a file w/o valid file specification in the file) ■ Usage: PBBSLNET [Command] [options] [commands] ■ IMPORT [options] -- Import *.MOD file(s) to PBBSLIST.BBS ■ CONVERT [Options] -- Convert multiple *.MOD files to one [options] ■ -S[directory] --CONVERT-- Path to the to be converted *.MOD files --IMPORT--- Path to the to be imported *.MOD files ■ -NOUPD -- No Update records ■ -NODEL -- No record deletion All directories are defaulted to current directory where the PBBSLNET is loaded if there is no PBBSL Environment found nor there is Path specified. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Run PBBSLCMP <--------> Language Compiler ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ This program is also new for this Version. This program will compile the plain text language file to a file that can be read by PBBSLIST. Instruction on how to modify the language file: [1] Copy the default ENGLISH.LNG file to any file name you want [2] Modify the file you just copied to suit your needs [3] Compile the text file with PBBSLCMP. Example: If you have a language "French" specified as 1 in the BBS, then you would run PBBSLCMP French.lng 1 ---------- - | |__ What is the language code used in BBS |__ Import filename This will produce a language file called PBBSLL1.LNG. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ ErrorLevels ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ PBBSList will exit with one of the following errorlevels: 0 - Critical Door error (no fossil, etc.) 1 - Carrier lost, user off-line 2 - Sysop terminated call, user off-line 3 - User time used up, user STILL ON-LINE 4 - Keyboard inactivity timeout, user off-line 5 - Sysop dropped user back to BBS, user ON-LINE 10 - User chose to return to BBS 11 - User chose to logoff, user off-line 12 - Critical PBBSList error ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Contact Author ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Bing Wu (author) can be reached via: Snail Mail: Bing Wu 604 Ontario Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55414-3118 Telephone: (612)378-0885 BBS: Panda BBS! @ (612)378-7783 NetMail: bing@tdkt.kksys.com of InterNet bing wu@1:282/1016 of FidoNet bing wu@74:74/0 of SISNet ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Other Programs ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Online Programs ---------------- BBSTROOP --Ver 1.30-- Online Scouting Troop Listing ($15 reg.) BBSMBCON --Ver 1.20-- Online Scouting MB Counselor list ($15 reg.) PBBSVOTE --Ver 1.10-- Online BBS Voting Door ($15 reg.) PBBSLIST --Ver 1.42-- Online BBS Listing Door ($15 reg.) Utilities --------- CONVERT ----N/A---- Converts MCV.LOC ver 1.10 to MCV.LOC ver1.11 (Free) CFDATE --Ver 1.00-- Compare two files' date, find which one is newer (DONATE) ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Beta Tester Needed ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ The author is currently seeking beta testers to test his programs, including all Door programs listed above and all upcoming programs. If you are intereted in become a beta tester, fill out the application BETATEST.APP and specify the name of the program you wish to test or indicated you wish to test all programs. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ Credits ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ * Thanks Mike McGrane and all other beta tester for testing this program and give valuable feedbacks. * Thanks to my parents for keeping up with me. :-) * Thanks to Jeff Mesch for helping me with SISNet and Scouting Online Info Base so I can find time to write those programs * Thanks to all SISNet system operators for keeping up with SISNet and never quit to make it better. * Thanks to my baby sister (4 months old) for bring joy to my dailly life. ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │▓▓▓▓▓ History ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Version 1.00 * Initial release Version 1.10 * registration key modified * added registered only feature Version 1.11 * added maintanence feature (external Program) * Fixed BBS listing numbering problem Version 1.21 * Added Record Modification feature Version 1.22 += May 15, 1993 =+ * Fixed the display problem with the List * Add more color feature Version 1.30 += June 15, 1993 =+ * Better support for ASCII * Changed some display details Version 1.40 += June 25, 1993 =+ * Added support for RA2.00g1 * Add custom logo screen * Add support to have BBS ads put to the end of PBBSLIST.LST, the file to be download by users for Registered version (+) * Changed the loading structure Version 1.41 += July 11, 1993 =+ * Fixed: [1] The problem when adding Network to the new entry [2] Problem writing data to file if record contains field(s) that reached the limit * Changed: [1] The method used to add and delete record [2] Displaying BBS Phone # instead of Sysop's Name in the Short view of BBS information [3] Disabled the Chat Option if logon locally [4] Disabled the Continue Option if the database reached the end [5] Disabled the view option if no record was found or empty database * Modified: the PBBSLREN has been totally rewritten Version 1.42 += August 15th, 1993 =+ * Added: [1] Undelete option [2] Allow Compress in the download option [3] Multi Language Support Changed: [1] Will only mark the record as deleted and the record will not be deleted until "PBBSLNET DEL" is ran. [2] Cripple feature has been taken off, leave the program with all freatures. --- EOF PBBSLIST.DOC 08/15/93 (c) 1993 Bing Wu - Compiled with BC++ and OD 4.20ß5