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┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Forbes Development Company │
│ │
│ New ProDOOR/ProLON Enhancements/Features │
│ Copyright 1992, 1993 │
│ All Rights Reserved │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Installation: <-- Do it RIGHT or, EXPECT problems.
-------------
Before we start, the INSTALL.EXE will work for ANY and ALL
versions of the new releases. ProDoor, ProLON, even the
Overlay versions of ProDoor if thats what you grabbed.
The program will automatically detect what needs to be
installed and then adjust its menus accordingly.
Ok, lets install the INSTALL program...
Put ALL of the new files (including the INSTALL files) in one
new clean/empty directory. Call it NEWSTUFF, or PATS, or ANYTHING,
it don't matter.... just make sure that ALL the NEW stuff gets put
into that one new directory. We don't wanna blow any files before
we've had a chance to check this stuff out..... right??
Unless you wanna be "ULTRA-SAFE", don't worry about backups of
your existing files. The INSTALL program will do that for you.
Ok now, get into the new directory, type INSTALL program and,
"Follow Your Nose". Hopefully, it'll all make sense to you.
Good Luck, and Enjoy.
<Pat>
Preface: <-- IMPORTANT !! There is a TON of info in INSTALL.EXE
--------
First of all, you should spend a LOT of time in the INSTALL.EXE
program. Not installing the upgrade... that'll only take a FEW
minutes at most. Hit the HELP functions in INSTALL. There is
a TON of info in there.... all about the changes, how to use
them, what they do, and don't do, etc.
There is a HELP screen (usually a LOT of help screenS) on every
item, on every menu, and every conceivable place I could put one
in the Install program. Help yes... but actually, more of a
"Documentaion" feature rather than help. Install the upgrade,
get it running, then flip back into INSTALL to hit the HELP
screens. There is a WEALTH of information in there!!
I won't say anything about the SECOND release except, it will
follow the 1st release within 30 days and... it will be a MAJOR
upgrade. Features? Too Confidential. If I told you, I'd have
to kill you.
Now for the 1.31/3.51 changes:
------------------------------
This was my PUNCH-LIST of changes made to ProDOOR. The list
is NOT all-inclusive... heck, it's a FREE upgrade so I didn't
spend a lot of time making it pretty, or complete.
One thing I did do (and now regret), is that I changed a few
internal prompts. Means some of your translations may no longer
work. I can only think of two off the top of my head and they
were both associated with the "Visual Editor". I think I changed
them to say "Full Screen" editor. Can't remember for sure...
New ProDOOR command: <-- New since 3.50
--------------------
Ever wanted to get on a node and not let everyone know
you were on ?? Type SILENT once in ProDoor and bingo,
you ain't there !! Type NODE to confirm it.
NOTE: This is security-level sensitive... only those
with security level = 100 or higher can use it.
However, as a sysop, you can type it on the command
line for ANY caller, regardless of their security
level.
New ProDoor/ProLogon F Keys. <-- New since 3.5/1.3
---------------------------
I really missed the F1 for Temp-Sysop privledges.
Also missed the Right/Left arrows for temporarily changing
a caller's security level too. I don't miss them now !!
Yep, they be here!!
You can use these keys from ProLon or ProDoor. Nice
in ProLogon to qwikly force a caller into another
door.
NOTE: Unless you hit the F1 for Temp-Sysop, the
caller's security will return to normal if they
exit to a door, and then return to ProDoor.
(Security reasons...)
ProDoor V3.51 Changes/Fixes Type Status
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
- New command: SILENT... no one knows you're on New (done)
- F1 - Temp Sysop Privledges................... New (done)
- Right/Left Arrow Keys - Temp Raise/Lower Sec. New (done)
- More logging of errors/exceptions............ New (done)
- If STRICT ON, dump if more than 10 errors.... New (done)
- Missing UB DB R+ R- Y+ Y- from valid commands **BUG** (done)
ProDoor V3.50 Changes/Fixes Type Status
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
- Setup/Installation program................... New (done)
- colors being reset on each line in msg base.. **???** (done)
- range error on ANSIs in msg>max length....... **BUG** (done)
- range error on L/Z search if filename>8 char. **BUG** (done)
- Bug in DISP- handler......................... **BUG** (done)
- fix colorizing of DIRS on scans and locates.. **BUG** (done)
- allow strict command interpetation........... New (done)
setable "display error msg" or ignore...... New (done)
setable log error to caller log............ New (done)
- Pass security level to $$LOGOFF.BAT as %1.... New
- Document changes with Announcement........... New
- Upload ascii text in message................. **BUG** ????
- INSERT key not working during visual edit.... **BUG** (done)
- Setable EXT check on uploads................. New
- security level to override dup upload........ New (done)
- security level to see idle time.............. New (done)
- setable [FLOW] display....................... New (done)
- security level to see 1st msg line on Q...... New (done)
- level required to see idle time in chat...... New (done)
- monitor calls............................... New (done)
- new callers............................. New (done)
- msgs.................................... New (done)
- uploads................................. New (done)
- dnloads................................. New (done)
- New LogEXEC- Logs EXEC- usage to caller log.. New (done)
- New LogDISP- Logs DISP- usage to caller log.. New (done)
- New @LUSER (Upper/Lower case Caller Name.... New (done)
- New @HOTKEYS, YES or NO...................... New (done)
- New @CHATPAGE, YES or NO..................... New (done)
- New @EARNBYTES, Earned DL Bytes.............. New (done)
- New @LOGOFF, Will force auto-logoff.......... New (done)
- Allow DISP- in Shift F Macros keys........... New (done)
- Allow LOGDISP- in Shift F Macros keys........ New (done)
- Allow EXEC- in Shift F Macros keys........... New (done)
- Allow LOGEXEC- in Shift F Macros keys........ New (done)
:---- New Sets ------------------------
These are the DEFAULTS for the new SETS. With the exception of the
first one (usage file), NONE are required UNLESS you don't like my
defaults. If you have the PRE-Release 3.5/1.3 version, you can
now remove ALL but this first one.
NOTE: Upper/Lower case is NOT important BUT... WATCH THE SPACING!!
There is NO SPACE between the "=" signs and the values!!
set usage_file=prostats.dat ; BBS usage data file
; This one is REQUIRED if you have
; multi-node and want to track usage
; for ALL nodes.
;
set show_flow=OFF ; eliminates the word [FLOW]
set see_idle=100 ; level required to see idle time
set see_msgline=100 ; level required to see 1st line in Q
set upload_dups=100 ; level to duplicate existing upload
set strict_commands=ON ; strict interpetation of commands
set show_errors=ON ; show error, or ignore with no msg
set log_command_errors=ON ; log command errs to caller log
set allow_disp=OFF ; totally disable DISP in displays
set max_disp_loc=30 ; ignore any DISP- past column 30
set save_missing_desc=ON ; no more lost upload descriptions
:---------------------------------------------------
Notes:
------
1. You'll note that there are some really "needed" features
that are MISSING - such as DOOR.SYS, USERS.SYS, and a "few"
(actually not so few) more necessities.
Not to fear... they are coming soon. We wanted to get this
first release out as qwikly as possible and there was NOT
enough time to get everything coded and THROUGHLY tested.
ProLON V1.31 Changes/Fixes Type Status
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
- F1 - Temp Sysop Privledges... NEW SINCE 1.3.. New (done)
- Right/Left Arrow Keys - Temp Raise/Lower Sec. New (done)
- Date/Time put back on call-waiting screen.... New (done)
- Added PROMPT when FORCE is on................ New (done)
- Skipping first keyword in PROLON.CNF......... New (done)
ProLON V1.30 Changes/Fixes Type Status
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
- Setup/Installation program................... New (done)
- Pass security level to $$LOGON.BAT as %1..... New (done)
- Force Message Scan........................... New (done)
- - Scan ALL conferences.................... New (done)
- Scan MAIN only.......................... New (done)
- Scan Selected Conferences............... New ??
- Command to use on force scan (Y/N/S).... New (done)
- Allow entry of KEYWORD at Services Menu...... New (done)
- Get rid of the node update in prowait........ New (done)
- Remove node update on modem reset............ New (done)
- Change propanel screen for new stuff......... New (done)
- Add usage stats for BBS...................... New (done)
- monitor: calls........................... New (done)
new callers............................. New (done)
msgs.................................... New (done)
uploads................................. New (done)
dnloads................................. New (done)
- read usage file, create if missing........ New (done)
- update key to zero usage stats............ New (done)
- toggle key from node to bbs stats......... New (done)
- setable "+" on blank screen.................. New (done)
- New @LUSER (Upper/Lower case Caller Name... New (done)
- New @HOTKEYS , YES or NO..................... New (done)
- New @CHATPAGE , YES or NO.................... New (done)
- New @EARNBYTES , Earned DL Bytes............. New (done)
- New @LOGOFF , Will force auto-logoff......... New (done)
- Allow DISP- in Shift F Macros keys........... New (done)
- Allow LOGDISP- in Shift F Macros keys........ New (done)
- Allow EXEC- in Shift F Macros keys........... New (done)
- Allow LOGEXEC- in Shift F Macros keys........ New (done)
- $$LOGON.BAT not creating a PCBOARD.SYS ??.... **???** (done)
- PROANS displaying even if Automenu not on.... **???** (done)
- Screen coming back on at Modem Reset.(E0).... **???** (done)
; New for Prolon.CNF ------------------------------------------------
UPDATE_NET OFF ; update usernet file every 30 sec at propanel
SHOW_PLUS OFF ; show "+" plus sign on blank screen
NEW_PANEL ON ; ON, default OFF, use the new call-waiting scr
FORCE_MSG_SCAN MAIN ; MAIN, ALL, default OFF, forces msg scan
FORCE_SCAN_COMMAND N ; N,Y,S "J" command when force (J N, J Y, etc)
:----------------------------------------------------------------------
:---- New Sets ------------------------
These are the DEFAULTS for the new SETS. With the exception of the
first one (usage file), NONE are required UNLESS you don't like my
defaults. If you have the PRE-Release 3.5/1.3 version, you can
now remove ALL but this first one.
NOTE: Upper/Lower case is NOT important BUT... WATCH THE SPACING!!
There is NO SPACE between the "=" signs and the values!!
set usage_file=prostats.dat ; BBS usage data file
; This one is REQUIRED if you have
; multi-node and want to track usage
; for ALL nodes.
;
set show_flow=OFF ; eliminates the word [FLOW]
set see_idle=100 ; level required to see idle time
set see_msgline=100 ; level required to see 1st line in Q
set upload_dups=100 ; level to duplicate existing upload
set strict_commands=ON ; strict interpetation of commands
set show_errors=ON ; show error, or ignore with no msg
set log_command_errors=ON ; log command errs to caller log
set allow_disp=OFF ; totally disable DISP in displays
set max_disp_loc=30 ; ignore any DISP- past column 30
set save_missing_desc=ON ; no more lost upload descriptions
:---------------------------------------------------