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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Enhanced Flag v2.2 |
| Written by Drew [PWA] |
| Docs Last Updated 05-10-95 |
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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 0. Table of Contents |
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1. Introduction
2. Packaging
3. Installation
4. Configuration
5. General Notes
6. Supporting PPE's
7. Last Words
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| 1. Introduction |
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See HISTORY.DOC for all changes. Otherwise...
Enhanced Flag is a PPE replacement for the "More?" prompt during a file
listing. It gives you an easier to method of flagging files for downloading,
viewing, nuking, et. al. by using a lightbar and hotkey driven interface, in-
cluding all of the arrow keys.
Additionally, through the usage of configuration files, EFLAG can spawn
custom external commands (other PPE's) in addition to or replacing any or all
of the built-in commands.
This PPE was written in PPL 3.0 for PCBoard 15.2+ only.
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| 2. Packaging |
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Your zip file should contain the following files:
EFLAG CFG Main EFLAG configuration file
EFLAG DOC EFLAG Documentation (you are reading it now)
EFLAG HLP EFLAG help screen
EFLAG PPE The actual PPE
EXTERNAL ZIP Sample front-end ppe's to use
HISTORY DOC History/revision document
INSTALL BAT Installation batch file
PROMPT1 CFG Configuration file for Prompt #1
PROMPT2 CFG Configuration file for Prompt #2
YESNO CFG Configuration file for yes/no prompt
OTHERDJP DOC Other stuff I've written.
FILE_ID DIZ File (zip) description.
PWA NFO PWA info file.
TSP NFO My bbs ad.
If any of these files are missing, be warned that you may have a copy
that has been tampered with. If you have any extra files, they are
extraneous and unnecessary.
Typically, my bbs ad may not be there, which is not a problem. However,
the idiots who contribute this to the fidonet backbone (usually originating
from the Clipper Workshop BBS) edit the FILE_ID.DIZ, remove PWA.NFO and
OTHERDJP.DOC, and insert their own bbs ad which is bigger than most ppe's.
Just be aware, since who knows what other stupidities they may pull.
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| 3. Installation |
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Simply unzip the original zip file into its own directory and run the
INSTALL.BAT file. It will automatically tell you the syntax needed to install
EFLAG. For manual installation, run MKPCBTXT to edit your PCBTEXT file, and
have Prompt #549 point to this ppe. Ie: !C:\PPE\EFLAG\EFLAG.PPE
If you are upgrading from EFLAG v1.0, you must REINSTALL the entire thing
because EFLAG v2.0 has been completely redone and everything is different.
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. Configuration |
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There are three configuration files, all of which are optional. Default
values will be used in the lack of presence of these configuration files, but
the colours will most like clash with your boards colour scheme. :) The
configuration files are as follows:
EFLAG.CFG : Eflag behaviour-type options; only 4 lines long. :)
PROMPT1.CFG : Configure the look, feel, and commands for Prompt #1.
PROMPT2.CFG : Configure the look, feel, and commands for Prompt #2.
All config files are well-documented inside and should be fairly straight
forward. None of them are heinously long or complex, unless you choose it to
be. :)
In v2.2, a new configuration file, "YESNO.CFG" is added. This is used
to ask the user is they are sure they want to display the file listing in
nonstop mode. This feature was added because some users may accidentally
select nonstop mode and do not realize ctrl-k/x aborts the humongous file
listing. :) If you do not want this feature enabled, simply delete (or
rename) this config file.
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| 5. General Notes |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
After v1.0 of EFLAG, which was released back in August 1994, I made some
minor changes/additions/modifications. Some were minor "bug" fixes, which
were mostly small details in packaging, and did not affect the actual usage of
EFLAG. A few new features were added as well to make EFLAG even more useful.
However, since that time, PPL 3.0 and PCBoard 15.2 was released and the
continuation of writing more sloppy code in PPL 2.0 seemed moot. Hence, after
an extremely busy few months dealing with many many things at once, EFLAG 2.0
was completely rewritten in PPL 3.0 and reincarnated.
If you would like your prompts, pathnames, et. al. hard-coded into the
program for fastest execution speed possible (thus removing the need for all
the config files), feel free to let me know. I will need a copy of all the
config files. See below on how to contact me.
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| 6. Supporting PPE's |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
EFLAG has been personally tested by me <g> to work with the following PPE's
fully with no problem:
o PWA FileView v2.5
o SCuM-NuKeR v1.0/1.1
o BlackCat's File Viewer v1.0, v2.0, v2.1
o BlackCat's Nuker v0.81b, v0.82b
Included is EXTERNAL.ZIP which includes some front-end ppe's for usage with
EFLAG to allow EFLAG to execute some the above ppe's seamlessly. Take a look
inside there for examples, instructions, and details. If you have a particu-
lar PPE that you wish to interface with EFLAG, feel free to drop me a note if
you need help.
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| 7. Last Words |
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(Bitch-mode on.)
I've had a flood of requests for a bunch of my source code. Some because
they just want to have it, others even going so much as to say something to
the sense of, "With a name like Pirates With Attitudes, I'm obligated to check
for backdoors before running the PPE on my system."
I'm fed up with this. I've never included a backdoor in any of my work
and am not about to start. My current policy for distribution of source code
is that I'm only giving it to people who are going to make a significant
amount of modifications to it (and I'll be the one who deems what is signi-
ficant or not). I know this sounds harsh, but hey, that's life. At least I
still make my source available. If you need to learn how to program, then go
buy a book, go to school, get the manual, or a combination thereof. If that's
not it and you just don't like the PPE, then don't use it.
(Bitch-mode off.)
Many thanks to those who have actually given me constructive criticism,
suggestions, et al. Most of you sent me internet email, so you know who
you are. :)
Otherwise, if you need to reach me for some reason, you can send internet
email to "drew@xinet.com", or leave me a message on Attitude Net, or call my
board: The Silicon Phalanx at 310-575-8567 and apply for access.
Peace,
--Drew