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- ProStory - The Storyboard door for PCBoard 14.x
- A ProKit based door by Matt Messier
- (c) Copyright 1991 Matt Messier
-
- ProStory is a storyboard type door where users are allowed to go in and write
- stories with each other. One user will start the story, and others can add to
- it. There is no limit to how many additions may be made to the story! There
- can be up to 255 stories going on at one time.
-
- CONFIG FILE
- -----------
- ProStory uses the standard ProKit interface for PCBoard. Originally
- written with ProKit 3.4, thus requiring at least one configuration line.
- ProStory also requires 5 additional configuration lines for a total of 6 lines.
- These lines are outlined below:
-
- Line 1: INTERRUPT - the best, fastest THIS LINE IS REQUIRED
- or BIOS - if interrupt fails to work BY PROKIT ITSELF!
- Line 2: Name of the story data file. This is the file that ProStory creates
- and maintains by itself. You do not need to interfere with this file.
- This should be the same for all nodes if you want them to be accessing
- the same stories. The actual story data files are kept in the current
- directory that the program is run from. The story data file contains
- such information as the title of the story, name of the story text
- file, who started it, last update, last person to update, etc.
- Line 3: Maximum number of lines to be added at one time. When a user chooses
- to add to the story, they are given either a line editor or the full
- screen editor to make their additions with. You may choose how many
- lines are allowed (just like maximum message lines in pcbsetup). A
- good value for this is probably around 20 or 30. The maximum value
- is 98. If you set it higher, ProStory will stop at 98.
- Line 4: Maximum number of active stories at one time. ProStory can handle up
- to 255 active stories at one time. Having that many stories may get
- a little out of hand. You may change it to anything you like. Setting
- this value to 0 will disable the door altogether! 10 is probably a
- good value for this setting.
- Line 5: Who this door is registered to. When you register the door, place the
- text given to you in this spot. Usually this will be your BBS name.
- Line 6: Registration number for the door. This will also be given to you when
- you register. If this number doesn't match with the one computed by
- ProStory with line 5, then the door will default to unregistered.
-
- UNREGISTERED VERSIONS
- ---------------------
- If you've gotten past lines 5 and 6 without coughing and choking, you'll
- be happy to read this section. ProStory comes with no restrictions if you do
- not register. You'll just get the message at opening time that says the door
- is not registered. There are no delays, nothing is disabled, etc. I *HATE*
- crippleware. I can't stand it, therefore I will not be a hipocryte and put it
- into my programs.
-
- SYSOP OPTIONS
- -------------
- For users with a security level of 110, there is an extra option on the
- main menu in the door. You may delete a story. When you delete a story, you
- null out the story list record (so it may be used again), and ProStory will
- rename the Story data file to the old name with the extension of .OLD. This
- command on the menu is highlighted with a red asterisk. Other options may
- come in the future, who knows ...
-
- HELP FILES
- ----------
- There are a couple of help files included with the door. They are there
- for the full screen editor and for the line editor. Just pop these babies
- into the same directory as ProStory and you'll be ready to rock ...
-
- RUNNING THE PROGRAM
- -------------------
- The standard batch file format is used to run this door. Standard
- Prokit batch file format that is .. heh. Here is an example:
-
- @echo off
- cd\doors\prostory
- prostory prostory.cnf \pcb
- cd\pcb
- if exist event.bat event
- board
-
- Add the new door to your DOORS.LST file in PCBSetup, edit your DOORS
- display file, tell users its there and you'll be rockin'! <g> Enjoy!
-
- REGISTRATION
- ------------
- This isn't a really spectacular superific fantasic door. It was written
- because I didn't like any of the other doors I saw out there that did the same
- thing. They were all too limited. Some didn't even have word wrap! So there
- was a need (in my view) and I filled it. If you like the door and happen to
- have an extra 5 dollar bill hanging around, pop it in the mail to me and I'll
- send you back a registration number. Actually, please send only checks or
- money orders. Don't send cash through the mail ... Isn't too reliable.
- When you send your registration in, just give me the name of your board as you
- would like it to appear (case is important) when ProStory loads up. Also give
- me your BBS phone number so I can call you up and give you the number.
-
- Please address all checks and money orders to "Matt Messier" only. Thank you
-
- ProStory Registration
- c/o Matt Messier
- 3 Loring Drive
- Lincoln, RI 02865-1623
-
- CONCLUSION
- ----------
- Now how many conclusions do you see in program documentations? Not many,
- of that I am sure. Anyways ... I just wanted to say if you have any problems
- with the program, comments, or suggestions, feel free to drop me a line on my
- board (401-726-3859) and I'd glad to get back to you!