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IconUpdater History file
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1.0 added many features to a basic door I had on my bbs
so that other could use it.
1.10 Fixed the No graphics calls bug. Added the ability
of individual user disabiling LogIn. Added 3 more
user definable text lines in MainInfo.txt file.
So noe at 5. DNInfo.txt still at 7 lines.
1.20 Fixed CTS detect, it NOW works! Also fixed the user
defined key, it made the main menu jump to the download
menu if the user defined key was NOT defined, (ie. the sysop
left the last 4 lines of the config file blank). If you
leave it blank, fine, if you define a key then that's fine too,
because it works either way now. Also fix some other little
things. Look for new & better updates in the future.
Fixed the DSZ so that it will work on both Comm 1 & 2.
1.30 Fix a few more bugs & added RIP graphics support.
(*note) that this program only supports com1 & 2 and no
than a 14.4 modem.
1.3C SysOps were calling me and telling me that I forgot to include
the ICSETUP.EXE file in my zip file. I here now. Sorry!
1.40 YES! No the Scan last time on Date function works. No you can
have IconUpDater Default to scan and compare the last time on
date (for the user) and the date you last updated you icons.
See Sysop text for more info! You can now hit Return and/or
"C" to continue to the BBS.
1.4B Now you have the option to have IconUpDater write to your
Wildcat's activity log. Change a few things. And fixed a
couple of bugs.
1.50 Now a keyed version. Now Reads WCNODEIC for Multi-Line BBS
Wildcat software. Sysop now has the option to FORCE his
Optional FILE on callers. Changed the DNICON.CFG file around.
Added a "Re-loading BBS" when door is finished, so callers
do not freakout while waiting for Wildcat to swap back in.
1.60 Added better KEY security. Added another definable menu option.
Added the ability to limit access to various menu options.
Changed the manin menu so that you can have 4 line of text
in your MAININFO.TXT file.
1.6c Fixed some major bugs. Forced file and security level limiting
were read in wrong. I think that's it.
1.6e Oops! For got to allow Local Logins with the Forced option set on
#2, so that it did not lock in the sysop. That is NOW Fixed!
Made some other minor changes while I was at it. Hopefully this
should be it until a major upgrade. PLEASE let me know if you
run across any problems. I can't make a great program without
some input.
1.6f Fix a small bug. Did not release to WC HQ BBS.
1.6g Fix 2 more small bugs. I hope I got'em this time. Will be
released.
1.70 Well I switch to a new internal modem and IconUpDater started
dropping carrier on me when I hit "C". So I changed it to
Hit Return. Now works fine. Please call me if you detect bugs.
1.8b The "b" means beta release. Well I was wrong, 1.70 was still
dropping carrier with my new internal modem. So I went ahead
an re-vamped IconUpDater. It now supports coms 1 thru 4 &
IRQs 1 thru 15. Since I got this version working with my new
internal modem and it was tested on the external SupraFax, it
should work with any modem. This version should Fix all problems
for those who have been experiencing problems. SO please give
this program another try. See future text.
1.85 Fixed the Button thing when you do not define a menu option. Also
added the ability for you to create your own Info RIP graphics
screen. That file has to be "RIPINFO.RIP".
1.87 A few little Bug fixes. Major change on ICSETUP support Program.
Totally re-wrote it, now you can edit and create DNICON.CFG with
its easy-to-use menu driven setup.
1.88 IconUpDater was not recognizing single user names, like "Ryan",
and it was erroring out. It would only take full names like
"Ryan Andersen". This problem (bug) has been fixed.
2.00 MAJOR UPGRADE! This will probably bring some bugs...so let me
know what you find.
Fixed the problem with QModem Pro callers. Shouldn't send
& print RIPscript, it should now be graphics. Changed MENU
structure. You can now make you own menu's on the REGISTERED
version; see SysOp.DOC for more info. Added a better Auto Scan
Update... it uses the RIPscript RIP_FILE_QUERY. This will only
work remotely with RIPterm or QMpro. It seems like it's working
okay.
Changed ICSETUP... but did not add any more lines. Single line users
will not have to change their config file. But BIG change for the
Multi line SysOps. IconUpDater read in DNICON.CFG differently for
multi line. RUN ICSETUP.EXE and select #3 on the Config menu for
more INFO! With this ICSETUP change comes the Multiline sysop's
favorite, multi-config files, and in one dir, and IconUpDater
knows which one to run, because it reads in %WCNODEID%. You'll
understand once you run ICSETUP. It's easy.
Clean alot of the code. Beware if a caller goes into IconUpdater
then does a Auto Scan Icon UpDate, then come back to IconUpDater,
and last, that caller drops carrier; IconUpDater MAY Re-boot your
computer, depending on your memory cap.
Heck I did so much to it, I can remember everything. Remember,
just call me if oyu have questions or comments. Oh yea, the new
file you see, ICFILE.EXE is my RIP_FILE_QUERY program, DO NOT
worry about it though; IconUpDater takes care of it!! 9/20/93
2.01 Well thanks to a couple of Registered users, 2 bugs have been
found and quickly fixed. Local Down no works. And the Overflow
Errer #6 from when locked baudrates above 19200 were enter into
DNICON.CFG are now fix. I also for got to included Documentation.
I have now Documented all features in SYSOP.TXT. 9/21/93
2.02 Multi-Line BBS sysop could not log on locally because it was looking
for DNICON#.CFG... so now I just look for the DNICON.CFG.
Also made change to the way ICSETUP write it's multiple config files.
If you are running multi node re-run ICSETUP!! and select "Y" for
multi node and follow instructions. 9/21/93
2.10 This is it. I think I got all the bugs! I was leaving IconUpDater
in memory while running ICFile. This was cause the [A]uto Icon
Scan D/L to think Icon were not on the users drive, when they did
really exist. Also added some print statements fot the SysOp on
HOST end; they just notify the sysop of ICFILE processing fuctions.
Also added 1 more config line to DNICON.CFG, which gives the SysOp
the option of forcing [A]uto Icon Scan Download on the callers.
9/22/93
2.20 Added a [C]ontinue, [A]bort menu to ICFILE for users who need more
than 20 icons after a file query. Added more processing text to
ICFILE for the sysop. 9/22/93
2.30 Fix bug 2 little ICFILE bugs. Changed ICFILE Time wait function.
2.31 Fix Security level bug. Added a "User Online: " to ICFILE. Fixed
Overflow problem in ICFILE. Increased FORCED.LOGs to handle
upto 1500 users. Added a ERROR.LOG... Remember to delete this
file if it gets to big. Changed the temp.cfg name. ICFILE now
unzips your ALLICONS archive and reads them in alphabetically.
9/24/93
2.32 Tried making a 1 version for both Wildcat and other BBS..
Didn't work.. very well... 9/25/93
2.33 Still has some bugs.
2.34 Finally, one version for botth Wildcat and other BBS that can
produce a 52 line Wildcat 3.x type DOOR.SYS file.
DOOR.SYS conversion programs did not seen to work. Your BBS
must be able to create a DOOR.SYS that put the proper Last time
On date on line 17. You can try converting one. If it works
please let me know.
Changed some on the screens in ICFILE. Also added a choice to
download the ALL ICONS zip file if the number of icons not
found is greater 20. If the BBS software is Wildcat and the
caller aborts, ICFILE will return to IconUpDater, all other
option combinations - ICFILE will return to the BBS. 9/26/93
2.35 In my ICFILE.EXE program I turn on a system timer, and I forgot
to turn it back off before exiting the program. This was causing
some systems to crash. I now turn it off before exiting. 9/28/93
2.40 Added ICMAINT.EXE! This file will automatically update your
ALLICONS.ZIP (ARJ) file and your DNICON.CFG. Meaning NO SysOp
maintenance! Also removed "Path to UpDated Icons". There was no
need for it, now that ICFILE is working. So that config line is
now an "ANSI caller" Yea or No switch. DO SEE SYSOP.TXT for more
info on these new features... also RE-RUN ICSETUP, for safety.
This should do it for awhile... A Mainrtenance free, file pushing,
Icon Scanning, RIP'n awesome door!!! 9/30/93
2.41 Fix the securit thing. If you Force a file on a user who did not
have a high enough security level to download it, they got trapped
in IconUpDater. Now if you force a file on a user, IconUpDater
checks to make sure they have a high enough security level for it,
if not, then IconUpDater does not force that file on them.
Also fixed ICMAINT.... it was not working with DOS's Sharing turned
on... now it does. 10/02/93
2.42 IconUpDater creates a temp DIR and temp config file for ICFILE to
do it's Icon Scan; but it was not creating separate config file
or temp DIRs for multi BBS, menaing that 2 or ore callers would
be sharing the same configs and DIRs.... not now... IconUpDater
not creates separate config file and temp DIRs base on the Node
number read from %wcnode%.... also menaing that if you are
running a NON-WIldcat Mutli-node BBS... this will not work...
and I would appreciate a call so we can get it to work. I need
more input from Non-Wildcat sysop.
Also change the display format in ICFILE. Also increased the
CPS for 9600 and up callers on the Icon transfer...much faster now!
If a 2400 baud caller is online... then I turn off the Hardware
hand shaking. This should fix the few Lockup problems I was getting
calls on. Also added the [A]uto Icon Scan Button to the Sysop's
screen when a RIP caller is online. Also fix the double printing
of "IconUpDater (c)Copyright 1993...." at the bottom screen.
Fixed another forced problem... if you forced a file and the caller
selected [A]uto Icon Scan, it bypassed the Forced file... Now it
does not. It check to make sure nothing is being forced before
foing and Auto Icon Scan. 10/03/93
2.43 Change some code so IconUpDater could be interfaced with D/L Door.
2.44 Change some code so that the first Sysop definable menu option (#1)
can be set up to run any other file (door program)! Read the
SYSOP.TXT file to find out how to do this. NOW fully supports
Non-standard com set ups. If you enter a non standard IRQ value
then enter the base address! ANd fixed a missed spelled word
on the main menu. 10/07/93
2.45 DSZ and GSZ were not getting the proper command line for Non-Standard
IRQs and coms...... should be fixed. 10/10/93
2.46 I forgot to update ICMAINT.EXE when I updated Iconupd.exe! Fixed!
Also updated ICFILE... now if ICFILE/IconUpDater can NOT find
1 to 15 icons... it will automatically send the Icons to the user
one at a time. If it can't find 16 to 2 lest then the total
number of icons in your archive it will give the call a choice of
either Download all icons, continue one at a time, abort, (and just
added) ZIP (or ARJ) the icons the call does not have and send them
those. Increase the # of bytes sent in DSZ & GSZ... to speed up
the process. Also cut the RIP compatibility test to 2 seconds
instead of 4 seconds, so IconUpDater "Pops Up" faster at login.
10/12/93
2.47 Every EXE file has been upgrade in this version... to fix all the
little things... ICFILE.. the Auto Icon Scan now checks for the
existance and File Date of each ICON! ICMAINT.exe has been upgraded
to match the change in the config file. ICSETUP.exe has had the
little bugs fixed. ICONUPD.exe (IconUPdater) still does seems to
be working with Digiboard or special com setups for certian users,
I am working on this problem so everyone can enjoy the leisure of
using IconUpDater. Added more detail to Userlog.txt file from
ICFILE.EXE... you'll see what I mean.
Thank you for your support! 10/14/93
2.48 Now IconUpDater (and ICFILE) wite a log to the Activity log file.
I also added support for FOSSIL and DigiBoard, but has not been
fully tested. For Fossil and Digi you must have SDPF.EXE in your
path. This is a Transfer protocol writen by StreamLine Design,
and it is available for download from DUOnline if you do not have
it. I added a ICMAINT Statistics screen for you; it pops up after
ICMAINT is run, to tell ya what's up with the your icons. 10/16/93
2.49 Fix some bugs that deal with IconUPDater working with DigiBoards.
Added 2 more config lines to DNICON.CFG, also added a 3rd Menu
screen to ICSETUP.exe for these 2 new config lines. One of these
new config lines ask for your Path to your Activity Log, so
IconUpDater and write to it. The other is for the maximum number
of Icons that a caller does not have before forcing single icon
sownload on them. Corrected some ICSETUP, ICFILE, ICMAINT problems.
Every EXE had been updated except convert.exe. 10/23/93
2.50 Due to the fact that ICFILE.exe (the Icon Scanning part of IconUpDater)
has continued to lock up 5 BBSes, I decided it was time for a rewrite!
So here it is. For ICFILE to work you MUST have the ICMAINT.CFG file
setup. Therefore I included the ICMAINT.CFG in with the ICSETUP.exe
program. So just re-RUN ICSETUP and make sure on ALL 3 menus, that
the information is EXACTLY correct. For a complete over view of
how icfile now goes about to the icon scan see the sysop text....
also read the KEY.DOC file... I changed the KEY generator procedure.
I hope this one will work better for every one... I like it better.
It's alot faster that's for sure... enjoy... and thanks for hanging
in there!!! 10/26/93
2.51 Added a time function. It keep track of how long the user is in
IconUpDater and when then user is finished and returns to WildCat,
it give back all the time the user used up... so that the user
actually did not use any time up while in the door. 11/13/93
Added DOS 6.2 fixes.
Have been updating ICSETUP.EXE for better testing the config.
11/22/93
2.52 Another Major rewrite. Added the Space Saver option. Cleared
up the problems on accessing Non-standard COM setups, including
GSZ & DSZ. All file have been rewritten. READ THE DOCS!!!
*THIS ONE REQUIRES A NEW KEY FILE. I have changed my Key
generator mainly so it is easier for you to call DUOnline get
you KEY and get offline ASAP. 12/1/93
2.60 Well everytime I get ready to release this sucker, I find
another cool option to add to it. Added another menu
option, NOW 3 file or DOS hooks! All new Interfaces...
you can NOW make you own ANSI and RIP screens with @-CODES!
See the @-Codes file. I add to sysop control buttons for when
you are forcing files or have high security levels set. They
are the NUM and CAPs lock keys. See sections on new features.
Fixed the Multi-Line Non-Standard IRQ programs...well at least
I finaly got it working here on COM 3 w/IRQ 5. You could
basically say this is a re-write also... at least it looks
alot different, code n' all. Matter afact I have been working
on this for 4 straight days, and I can't quite remember
everything... but believe, you love it. This one deserved a
larger number than 2.53. Oh yea.. I also added another
command key to the main menu, "*". See MainMenu text for
details. 12/4/93
2.61 Fixed some screen write problems in ICSETUP.exe, that had caused
a coupld of system to reboot. Changed MAININFO.TXT to MAININFO.ANS
so you can add color.. Also added "@" code support to MainInfo.ANS.
See the MAININFO.ANS in the SCREENS.ZIP file for an example of
how to use it. PLEASE READ SOME of the MANUAL, or you will not
unlease the true power and flexibility of IconUpDater. 12/7/93
2.62 Fixed a bug in ICMAINT. If you ran it it was only re-writing
32 of the 39 line config file..oops! This new version has
40 lines since I added one more option. ANd I made sure that
ICMAINT.EXE reads and write all 40 lines. A couple of other
twists here and there. The major add on is the abilty to
screen out callers and ONLY allowing RIP caller to get through
to your BBS. Run ICMANUAL and see "Menu file Names" and
"Configs" sections... and also Re-Run ICSETUP and configure
line #40 to your preference. 12/9/93
2.63 Some fixes. Added the ability to Drop all callers except
RIP callers. line #40 in the config, in ICSETUP, see the
section "Additional", the 3rd line "allow ONLY RIP callers"
set this to "N" if you want ANSI callers to be able to access
the BBS. 12/11/93
2.64 Some little cosmedic fixes. 12/12/93
2.65 Fixed the icon scan percentage complete BAR; it is much faster
and it only draws one button per position. Added another support
program. This one is for your callers when they use the Space
Save (tm) option. After it scans and finds old icons on their
drive, it will ask them if they want Space Save to send them
DELICONS.EXE file (about 40,000 K in size). If they have it
sent to them, then they can quickly drop to DOS, run DELICONS,
which will read in the text file listing of old icons, then
delete them, then it will delete the old icons list and itself.
I would like to eventually set this up in the Applications
section in RIPterm to make it more automated.
I changed the DSZ and GSZ line parameters to turn off Hardware
Handshaking ot hopefully put a stop to the 2400 baud problems.
If this cause more problems then before PLEASE contact me ASAP.
Also fix the ALLOW only RIP callers. line #40 of the config
file. If you had this set to yes, "Y", then IconUpDater
logged off ANSI callers, but allowed ASCII callers (it should
only allow RIP callers). This has been corrected. If this option
is set to "Y", then all callers will be logged off your BBS except
callers using a RIPterminal Package.
Now when you set the "Turn On Local Warning Sounds" to "Y" for
yes, ICSETUP.EXE will not play any sounds either. Before it
only turned off IconUpDater's sounds. Thxs MM of C-CAD-D.
Made some other internal changes to increase performance.
12/24/93
2.66 Ok... Fixed the TIME thing for those who run Wildcat. It now
gives the proper time back to the user that he used up. Also
trashed the idea of using the CAPS & NUM lock keys to change
the FORCED and SECURITY level status of the user. I switch
these keys to F1 & F2 respectively. See MAIN MENU for more
information on these features. Also have run in to times when
I quickly wanted to drop to DOS and add an icon to my ICONS
directory for a particular user who was online but already in
side IconUpDater... therefore I add a DROP to DOS... "F3".
And last, I added a Date Formater, so those running IconUpDater
outside the States can use the DD/MM/YY format. 02/10/94
2.67 Well I just felt the urge to add more to IconUpDater and keep
it on top as the best. In this version I added a QModem Pro
detection routine. (see WHATSNEW.TXT). I add a pop-up window
for the callers when you drop to DOS; it just says that where
you went. If you are forcing ANSI caller to be logged off
your BBS, IconUpDater now writes it to your activity log (if
you run Wildcat). This way you'll know who called but did not
get to the BBS. I changed one of the @-codes to a PAUSE for
when you make your own screens. (see "Menu File Names").
Now you can have more than one Information screen, like the
RIP one I have include with this version. It explains
IconUpDater's option to the caller. If you use it MAKE SURE
you read the "Menu File names" section. A fellow sysop gave
me a utility for forcing Doors to display ANSI graphics when
run under Desqview; there is a copy of it on DUOnline.
I changed the "Info on RIP" button to "Information"; this way
it could be Information on any thing, such as the new RIPINFO
.RIP screen I included. I also added the "+" key. If you or
the caller selects this it will log them off. It is not
dislpayed on the Main Menu, but it is outlined in the RIPINFO
.RIP file. You may add it yourself if needed.