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ProStory - The Storyboard door for PCBoard 14.x
A ProKit based door by Matt Messier
(c) Copyright 1991 Matt Messier
ProStory is a storyboard type door where users are allowed to go in and write
stories with each other. One user will start the story, and others can add to
it. There is no limit to how many additions may be made to the story! There
can be up to 255 stories going on at one time.
CONFIG FILE
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ProStory uses the standard ProKit interface for PCBoard. Originally
written with ProKit 3.4, thus requiring at least one configuration line.
ProStory also requires 5 additional configuration lines for a total of 6 lines.
These lines are outlined below:
Line 1: INTERRUPT - the best, fastest THIS LINE IS REQUIRED
or BIOS - if interrupt fails to work BY PROKIT ITSELF!
Line 2: Name of the story data file. This is the file that ProStory creates
and maintains by itself. You do not need to interfere with this file.
This should be the same for all nodes if you want them to be accessing
the same stories. The actual story data files are kept in the current
directory that the program is run from. The story data file contains
such information as the title of the story, name of the story text
file, who started it, last update, last person to update, etc.
Line 3: Maximum number of lines to be added at one time. When a user chooses
to add to the story, they are given either a line editor or the full
screen editor to make their additions with. You may choose how many
lines are allowed (just like maximum message lines in pcbsetup). A
good value for this is probably around 20 or 30. The maximum value
is 98. If you set it higher, ProStory will stop at 98.
Line 4: Maximum number of active stories at one time. ProStory can handle up
to 255 active stories at one time. Having that many stories may get
a little out of hand. You may change it to anything you like. Setting
this value to 0 will disable the door altogether! 10 is probably a
good value for this setting.
Line 5: Who this door is registered to. When you register the door, place the
text given to you in this spot. Usually this will be your BBS name.
Line 6: Registration number for the door. This will also be given to you when
you register. If this number doesn't match with the one computed by
ProStory with line 5, then the door will default to unregistered.
UNREGISTERED VERSIONS
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If you've gotten past lines 5 and 6 without coughing and choking, you'll
be happy to read this section. ProStory comes with no restrictions if you do
not register. You'll just get the message at opening time that says the door
is not registered. There are no delays, nothing is disabled, etc. I *HATE*
crippleware. I can't stand it, therefore I will not be a hipocryte and put it
into my programs.
SYSOP OPTIONS
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For users with a security level of 110, there is an extra option on the
main menu in the door. You may delete a story. When you delete a story, you
null out the story list record (so it may be used again), and ProStory will
rename the Story data file to the old name with the extension of .OLD. This
command on the menu is highlighted with a red asterisk. Other options may
come in the future, who knows ...
HELP FILES
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There are a couple of help files included with the door. They are there
for the full screen editor and for the line editor. Just pop these babies
into the same directory as ProStory and you'll be ready to rock ...
RUNNING THE PROGRAM
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The standard batch file format is used to run this door. Standard
Prokit batch file format that is .. heh. Here is an example:
@echo off
cd\doors\prostory
prostory prostory.cnf \pcb
cd\pcb
if exist event.bat event
board
Add the new door to your DOORS.LST file in PCBSetup, edit your DOORS
display file, tell users its there and you'll be rockin'! <g> Enjoy!
REGISTRATION
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This isn't a really spectacular superific fantasic door. It was written
because I didn't like any of the other doors I saw out there that did the same
thing. They were all too limited. Some didn't even have word wrap! So there
was a need (in my view) and I filled it. If you like the door and happen to
have an extra 5 dollar bill hanging around, pop it in the mail to me and I'll
send you back a registration number. Actually, please send only checks or
money orders. Don't send cash through the mail ... Isn't too reliable.
When you send your registration in, just give me the name of your board as you
would like it to appear (case is important) when ProStory loads up. Also give
me your BBS phone number so I can call you up and give you the number.
Please address all checks and money orders to "Matt Messier" only. Thank you
ProStory Registration
c/o Matt Messier
3 Loring Drive
Lincoln, RI 02865-1623
CONCLUSION
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Now how many conclusions do you see in program documentations? Not many,
of that I am sure. Anyways ... I just wanted to say if you have any problems
with the program, comments, or suggestions, feel free to drop me a line on my
board (401-726-3859) and I'd glad to get back to you!