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What's new in TUE 6.0?
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Notes about the DEMO version of TUE:
The demo version of TUE 6.0 is identical in every way to the fully functional
version with the exception that certain capabilities have been disabled.
TUE has *NOT* been Shareware for quite some time now and is available by mail
only from the author. This demo version provides Host sysops a much nicer
Userlog editor than anything else available but does not provide all the
extras which the full version provides.
When using the demo version you will find the disable functions in menus
and certain buttons dimmed and not-functional. Otherwise, all else works
as it should.
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To order a fully working version of TUE please send your check for $20.00 to:
Ralph Yount
101 Woodway Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
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Changes made from TUE version 6.0ß to 6.0
Speeded up the process of loading the Userlog. You won't see the user numbers
as it's loading now since that was one of the things I changed to squeeze
another second of speed out of it. Test this version against the last if
you want to see how much difference there is now.
The loading speed is quite respectable now if you consider that TUE is doing
some things while it loads which saves you a lot of time while performing
various operations when you're in the program. I could write it so it would
load a few seconds quicker but all the other things would then slow down.
If you want to really appreciate what some of those speed savings are then
run Watson's "Useredit" and have yourself a little editing session. By the
time you go through the many screens, wait for the scroll list to do it's
strange refresh, and wait for the screens to put everything in place, you
will see why TUE takes a few seconds longer to load up.
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Fixes
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Fixed a couple of minor glitches which were pointed out by Beta testers.
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Changes...
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Changed the way the timing factors work when double clicking. This should
make double clicking work the same now regardless of what machine it runs on.
In the past I was using a timing method which penalized us Mac Plus users so
dbl-clicking would work on the Mac II. The Mac II was having difficulty when
dbl-clicking because the timing factor wasn't geared fast enough for it.
As per a request I added an alert sound to signify when any operation has
completed. Past versions alerted you audibly only when certain operations
were done.
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Changes made from TUE version 5.4 to 6.0ß
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Additions
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Added global set/clear of restriction flags for all users or by access level.
Added clearing of *all* restriction flags for all users at all levels.
Added clearing of the 'highest message read' for all users. This is a must if
you renumber your message base.
Added clearing of 'combined message read/scan' flags. This is particulary
useful if you add a new message section or change access levels and you want
all your users to be forced to go through the combined setup to pick up the
changes.
Added delete users based on their access level and days since their last
call. This was asked for by many people who want to easily delete users
who call and don't fill out validation surveys. They remain at a low access
level and don't call back so it's now easy for you to zap them.
Added (this one is easy to overlook) a 'search by user number' function.
When you have a user's file open in the edit screen you will see a new
button near the others at the bottom. The text in the button will show you
the current user number of xxx users. It is simply showing you where you
are in your userlog by number of users. Previous versions also showed this
in the same location on the screen, but now it's a button. Clicking that button
will bring up a dialog in which you can put the number of a user and jump
straight to that user's file.
This is useful for jumping around in the log without having to go one at a
time or going back to the scrolling screen.
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Moved Menus
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Various menu seclections were moved to provide a bit more continuity among
the functions.
You will now find the "Defaults" under the "Lists" menu as "Text Defaults"
It used to be under the "Options" menu which has been renamed to "Add/Delete"
Various delete functions used to be located under the "Flags" menu. Now all
functions for deleting users are located under the new "Add/Delete" menu.
All functions dealing with setting or clearing flags of any kind are located
under the "Flags" menu.
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Changes made from TUE version 5.3 to 5.4...
Fixed a bug in the SYSTEMX.MSG flag clearing by access level.
Speeded up loading and sorting the userlog and all operations that do
searches or global changes in the userlog. Most operations were speeded
up as much as 30% over version 5.3.
Should now be more compatible with the Mac II but I haven't confirmed
this due to not having one to test it on.
Better memory management --- still not aware of MultiFinder.
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Changes made from TUE version 5.1 to 5.3...
The Userlog Editor (TUE) 5.3 is compatible ONLY with Red Ryder Host 2.0
It will not work with 1.4
Added features...
Now shows the amount of time the user spent on his last call and you may edit
that time. This would be useful if you wished to subtract some time from
that call to allow him more time on next call if he logged back on before the
time limit was restored.
All 24 restriction flags can be modified for a user's settings. The flags
are laid out in the same pattern as Scott Watson's "UserEdit" program that
is packaged with Host 2.0.
We will be adding the capability to globally clear or set the restriction
flags in another version.
Credit where credit is due...
The code for the restrictuon flags was added to TUE by Pete Johnson of
"Archie" and "Mehitabel" fame. Pete has written some super useful utilities
for Host and his assistance with this important addition to TUE is greatly
appreciated. Thanks Pete!
Ralph Yount GEnie address RALPH.YOUNT