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- ┌──────────────┐▒
- │ Introduction │▒
- └──────────────┘
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- 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 │▒
- └───────────────┘
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- 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 │▒
- └───────────────┘
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- Configuring RandANSI is a simple task with the new configuration
- program. Simply run Randcfg.exe, and answer some simple questions:
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- ** Note that all paths must include the trailing backslash ( \ ) at the
- end for RandANSI to work correctly **
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- 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\
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- 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:
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- FILENAME.ANS
- FILENAME.ASC (optional)
- FILENAME.AVT (optional)
- FILENAME.RIP (optional)
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- If the file doesn't exist, it won't be copied. Thus, you can have the
- same login screen for people using different formats.
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- 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.
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- 4. The Name of the Sysop
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- 5. The Name of the BBS RandANSI is being run on.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 │▒
- └──────────────────┘
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- 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.
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- Ex. {within the Batch file, after each person logs off, you could run
- RandANSI}
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- :callerout \
- cd\randansi │- That's it, easy and simple!
- randansi /
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- ┌────────────────────┐▒
- │ Problems or Errors │▒
- └────────────────────┘
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- 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 │▒
- └──────────────┘
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- 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.
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- 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 │▒
- └────────────┘
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- 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!! │▒
- └──────────┘
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- I would like to personally thank these Beta Testers who helped me
- get this thing out.
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- 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
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- These two helped with making the program smooth, and releasable. Thanks
- again guys!
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- │ Questions?, Comments? │▒
- └───────────────────────┘
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- 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!
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- The Wizz BBS 612-235-5664 up to 14.4k
- FidoNET 1:282/1022
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- Thanks!
- Kris Nelson
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