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v2.0
by Kris Nelson
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┌──────────────┐▒
│ Introduction │▒
└──────────────┘
RandANSI v2.0 is a simple, yet highly useful program to randomize
any screen of your choice. It allows sysops to have a different, new
login screen or exit screen for each caller. This gives your board a
fresh look each time a caller logs in. RandANSI is simple to use, and
is easy to setup with the new configuration program. RandANSI v2.0 now
supports .ANS, .ASC, .AVT, and .RIP extensions, and will copy over all
files that match these descriptions.
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┌───────────────┐▒
│ Compatibility │▒
└───────────────┘
RandANSI v2.0 will work with virtually any BBS that can be run from
a batch. It has been throughly tested on Remote Access, but will again
work on any BBS software that can be run from a batch file.
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┌───────────────┐▒
│ Configuration │▒
└───────────────┘
Configuring RandANSI is a simple task with the new configuration
program. Simply run Randcfg.exe, and answer some simple questions:
** Note that all paths must include the trailing backslash ( \ ) at the
end for RandANSI to work correctly **
1. Complete Path to where RandANSI files are located. This is the path
to where you have the RandANSI executables located. This should be the
same directory that Randcfg is running out of. Ex. C:\RANDANSI\
2. Complete Path to the ANSI/ASCII/AVATAR/RIP files. This is the path
to where the collection of picture files you have is located. RandANSI
will choose a filename from this directory, and copy all the following
files over to the BBS directory you choose in #3:
FILENAME.ANS
FILENAME.ASC (optional)
FILENAME.AVT (optional)
FILENAME.RIP (optional)
If the file doesn't exist, it won't be copied. Thus, you can have the
same login screen for people using different formats.
3. Path and name of BBS file to copy over. This is the filename that
you wish to replace. Type in the name for the complete path and the
filename, with no extension. Ex. C:\RA\TXTFILES\FILENAME Where
Filename is filename that is to be randomized. The length of Filename
can be not greated than 8 digits.
4. The Name of the Sysop
5. The Name of the BBS RandANSI is being run on.
6. Registration Code. This is for registered users. I will send you a
registration code for RandANSI, and then the program will acknowledge
your registration and display it to the users. Unregistered users will
have a line appended on to the file after it has been copied that will
display an unregistered line and encourage you to register this utility.
7. Display Registration. If you are registered, you have the choice of
whether to have the Registered line, displaying that you have
registered this program, or you can skip the line completely.
8. This allows you to choose whether you want .ASC, .AVT, and .RIP
graphics file copied, if so, enter 1. If not, enter 0.
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┌──────────────────┐▒
│ Running RandANSI │▒
└──────────────────┘
Once you have successfully run the RandCFG program, you are set to
go. Simply run RandANSI, and you will randomize the file using the
information that you gave RandCFG. Mulitple RandANSI programs can be
used to randomize more than one BBS screen. Just put them in different
paths, and execute them when necessary during the batch file.
Ex. {within the Batch file, after each person logs off, you could run
RandANSI}
:callerout \
cd\randansi │- That's it, easy and simple!
randansi /
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┌────────────────────┐▒
│ Problems or Errors │▒
└────────────────────┘
RandANSI v2.0 has been tested and found to work as described. There are a
few instances when errors could occur though. As the above documentation and
RandCFG have both said, the trailing backslash is necessary for all paths. If
it is not included, a runtime error will occur, because Pascal has tried to do
something it can't, access a path that doesn't exist. Likewise, if no .ASC,
.AVT, or .RIP files exist for the corresponding .ANS file, an error will occur,
but the program will function the same. Any errors should be reported to me so
I can fix them and update the program, thanks!
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┌──────────────┐▒
│ Registration │▒
└──────────────┘
Thanks for using RandANSI v2.0 I hope you enjoy what it can do for
you, and will consider registering it with the author. If you have
found it useful, consider sending the $10 registration fee to the
author. It allows me to continue using my time to produce this quality
software, and explore even better programs. With your registration, I
will send you a registration code, and the newest version of RandANSI on
diskette.
To register, simply send the $10 registration, along with your Name and
complete mailing address to:
Kris Nelson
RandANSI
920 SW 3rd st.
Willmar, MN 56201
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┌────────────┐▒
│ Disclaimer │▒
└────────────┘
RandANSI is copyrighted to Kris Nelson, and may not be altered in
any way, by any electronic means. It may be copied and passed by any
party, and used on any shareware BBS or CD-ROM, as long as it is kept in its
original form. I, Kris Nelson, assume no responsiblity for the performance
of RandANSI. It should work as described above, but no guarantees will be made
to this end.
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┌──────────┐▒
│ Thanks!! │▒
└──────────┘
I would like to personally thank these Beta Testers who helped me
get this thing out.
Lee Van Aalsburg The Diamond Doorway BBS 612-231-3538 up to 2400bps
Matthew Young The Dark Side of the Moon 612-231-1726 up to 19.2k
These two helped with making the program smooth, and releasable. Thanks
again guys!
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┌───────────────────────┐▒
│ Questions?, Comments? │▒
└───────────────────────┘
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for RandANSI, I
can be reached via the following sources. I would be happy to answer
any and all questions. Feedback is very much appreciated!
The Wizz BBS 612-235-5664 up to 14.4k
FidoNET 1:282/1022
Thanks!
Kris Nelson