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- History of Changes in Power List
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- 4.7 The GoodBye command did not work for non-PCB systems so I have
- added text to explain that to the user. The door will no longer
- just recycle.
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- 4.5 Completely re-wrote the way Power List keeps track of info in
- the config file. I now use Random access files for a little
- increase in speed and now there should be no limit on the #
- of dirs you can have.
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- 4.4 Had a couple of problems with systems that had over 220 dirs to
- process. The problem is now fixed. I hope! <GRIN>
-
- 4.3 Per user suggestion I have added the ability to add directories
- by range. Example: You can add dirs 3-10 in one step now instead
- of having to add each one individually.
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- 4.2 Power List will not automatically read DIR.LST on a PCBoard
- system. No more typing in all those .CFG lines. The ability
- to type them in is still there for non-standard set-ups and non-
- PCB systems.
-
- 4.1 Corrected a problem where the .ZIP was not being removed when
- a user logged out of door. Sorry!!
-
- When doing a new scan the display was showing files that did
- not meet the date requirement. This is fixed.
-
- When searching the door would display dir file path and
- location. This is not a good idea, and it is fixed. I must
- really have been tired.
-
- When viewing a directory if you aborted in the middle of the
- menu display you couldn't choose a dir to view without going
- to the end of the menu. This is fixed.
-
- Fixed the log entry to show Protocol and not command line.
-
- Increased the keyboard inactivity time out variable so that
- slower users don't keep getting menu re-draws.
-
- As of 4.1 I have included a seamless version of PowerList,
- the filename is PWRLISTX.EXE. This version will only work
- for users that have a valid serial number.
-
- 4.0 First before I forget registered users will need a new serial
- number for version 4.0 and later. I will try to call all
- registered users and give them their new number.
-
- Major changes to the config file!!!! Be sure to read the docs.
-
- I have given the Menus a whole NEW look per a few requests. I
- hope you like them. The menus are displayed just a little bit
- faster now but ANSI can only be so fast.
-
- I added support for a color menu file(ansi not @Xcodes). Just
- create a colr file and name it the same as the non-color file
- listed in the .cfg file but append a "G" to the end of the
- file name.
-
- The code was getting large enough that I had to move the help
- file back out to a separate file. So be sure that PWRLIST.HLP
- exists in your door directory where the executable is.
-
- The opening screen wasn't displaying properly on the remote
- screen. This is repaired.
-
- A lot of SysOps asked me to change the config file in a way that
- would allow them to have dirictory files in different locations.
- I over looked this need because of short sightedness on my part.
- Be sure to look at the docs for the changes to the .cfg file.
-
- I added the ability for the SysOp to name the .ZIP file that
- PowrList creates. So instead of PWRLIST.ZIP you could have
- NITELITE.ZIP. This feature only works with registered versions.
-
- PowerList now creates a file called PWRLIST.LOG which holds all
- the information about how the door is being used. You can track
- file area popularity with the log.
-
- 3.7 When adding to a list I was redisplaying the entire menu each
- time. I changed this so that users can add multiple dirs
- without scrolling through the menu each time. For all you
- SysOps with 200 or 300 directories, SORRY!
-
- 3.6 I was handling non-standard com ports incorrectly. Now it is
- necessary to enter 2 lines into the config file so that Power
- List can properly send commands to DSZ. Read the docs on
- creation of the .cfg file.
-
- 3.5 Changed the (T)ext Search option so that each time a match is
- found it is displayed on the screen. Also added the ability
- to abort in the middle of a text search, and progress to that
- point is still logged in your POWER LIST.
-
- Changed the output of the (S)can by Date options to match
- that of the (T)ext Search option and also added the ability
- to abort that one as well.
-
- Made a few cosmetic corrections to a couple of screens.
-
- 3.1 Fixed some array boundries that were causing a couple
- problems.
-
- Added "K" command to the main menu to turn HotKeys on/off.
-
- 3.0 This version is a complete re-write using Ted Freemans' Door-
- Frame. This was needed in order to get rid of the lock ups
- occuring upon exiting the door.
-
- Power List should now work with other BBS packages besides
- PCBoard, however I have no way of testing it so if you try it
- on another package and have trouble let me know. If it works
- properly you will tell me when you register. Right? <GRIN>
-
- !!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT !!!!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT !!!!!!!!
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- This version requires a change to the config file so be sure
- to read the docs!!!!
-
- The capability to understand PCBoard's @X codes is no longer
- available. This is not to say that it won't be back some
- day, but for now you will have to keep a DIR and a DIRG menu
- file available for Power List to use.
-
- 2.2 Added a text search routine. You can now search for all
- occurances of a string and abort at any time and still download
- the list from where you aborted.
-
- I still have not try to get the extra description lines as that
- would increase code size dramatically as well as the size of the
- file the user downloads. And the purpose of this utility is to
- keep transfer time to a minimun. If the user want's multi-line
- descriptions he/she can select entire directories to download.
-
- The scan routines are a little faster now and also are a bit
- more explanatory. The program keeps you informed as to how far
- the scan has progressed.
-
- 2.1 Added the ability to abort a file date scan prior to its
- finishing. I am still working on adding the extra description
- lines to the list. I originally left them out for sake of size
- as I was attempting to keep the download to a minimum.
-
- 2.0 First I had to fix a couple of input errors that I over looked.
-
- The adopt screen is now built in and you will not need the file
- ADOPT.SCR anymore. The registered version of Power List will
- not display this file.
-
- The help menu is now built in and you will no longer need this
- file either.
-
- I revised the menus so as to be more descriptive and to
- facilitate an expert mode for users familiar with the commands.
-
- Added an expert mode for those users who know their way around
- the program. This speeds up the door a little as the screens
- display a little faster.
-
- Added SCAN ability based on either the LastDirListing data
- from the users file, or the user can input a date of his/her
- choice.
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- This last change required I add a line to the config file so
- please be sure to change your config file or the door will crash.
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- 1.6 Some users had trouble with some directory numbers not being
- accepted or being told they were not there when they were. This
- is now fixed. Also the door was creating an unwanted file in
- the temp directory, I removed that.
-
- 1.5 I messed up guys and gals and made it impossible to exit with-
- out the CAPS LOCK key on. OOPPSS!!
-
- 1.4 Another over sight on my part sorry. It seems I forgot that some
- Sysops might have a DIR file that was more than one screen. The
- program would prompt more input every 23 lines but would allow
- no input except a carriage return. This is fixed now.
-
- 1.3 Fixed an over sight on my part. The door would only recognize
- com1. I added a line to the config file so be sure to read the
- DOCS!!!!
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- 1.2 Attempted to find and correct a problem that would occassionally
- lock up the program during a file copy routine.
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- 1.1 Made just a few cosmetic changes.
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- 1.0 Original release
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