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QMP.EXE
Revision 0.06
July 19, 1992
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Copyright 1992 by RTFM Software and Richard W. Turenne
Winnipeg, Mb.
All Rights Reserved
All users are granted a limited license to try QMP for a
reasonable evaluation period to determine its' suitability.
QMP is USER SUPPORTED. It is not Public Domain and is not free.
This means, if you decide to use this program, please show your
support by registering it with the author. Registration of
this program is included when you register QCom.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of one floppy drive, 256K or more memory.
INTRODUCTION:
QMP stands for QCom Mail Processor. It is designed for
reading and answering QWK formatted mail systems.
FIRST TIME SETUP AND CONFIGURATION:
First time execution of QMP puts you into the Configuration
screen. Edit the filenames and paths to suit your needs.
Note: Decompression utility should include the switches to extract
and overwrite. Compression utility should include the switch to
add or update files to the packet. Recommended settings are shown
using PKZIP and PKUNZIP as examples at initial startup.
All configuration data is stored in the text file called QMP.CFG.
If you wish, you can edit the file with any text editor providing
these rules are adhered to:
a)The sequence and number of items in the file must not be altered.
b)Each line should be no longer than 80 characters. Longer lines
are truncated to 80 characters.
c)Comments, if used, must be kept behind semicolons.
d)The editor must not insert any hidden formatting or control
characters into the text. If in doubt about your editor, edit it
within QMP by selecting "C" (Configure) at the first screen.
e)Pathnames MUST end with a "\".
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PROGRAM FEATURES:
Browsing :To advance to the next message press ENTER, SPACE or
the grey plus key. To go to previous message use
the grey minus key. Cursor keys allow scrolling long
messages.
Ansi :Use A to display messages containing ANSI codes.
"Ansi" music is supported.
Index :Press I to show a sorted (by subject) index of all messages
in the current conference.
Reply :Press R to reply to the message currently on screen.
QMP will insert the current message text and append
your signature file if one is present into a file called
REPLY.TXT and then call the editor specified in
QMP.CFG. When finished editing this text, exit and save.
You will be prompted to accept/edit the To, From, Subject
fields, etc. Upon cursoring down to the bottom line of this
box, you will be able to select a tagline should you wish
to include one. Replies will be compressed into any
existing reply packet for the appropriate BBS. Be sure
to erase any old reply packets (files with REP extension).
DOS :Press D to shell out to DOS temporarily.
Entry :Press E to create a new message. QMP will create
a new blank message appending your signature file is one is
present. After saving the editing file you can fill the
Subject field and the To field. QMP will fill the From
field and the Conference fields. A tagline can be added
as above, if you wish.
Print :Use P to print the current message.
Save :Use S to save the current message to disk.
TagLines :Press B. Taglines can be "Borrowed" (saved in a file call
QMPTAGS.TXT) and can be used when replying.
Search :Use F to find messages containing specific text or
messages To or From specific people. When text is found,
pressing any key continues searching, ESC aborts the search.
Currently, this function will only search one conference
at a time.
Signature File:
This is simply a text file created with a text editor that
would contain any closing statement that you would normally
want to appear in all your messages. After creating and
saving your signature file, insert its' filename into QMP.CFG
on the same line as the editor filename.
eg. "C:\UTIL\TED.COM SIGNATUR.TXT"
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Comments or suggestions are always welcome and can be left on
CompuServe, I.D. 72361,3117. Or drop me a note at the address below.
Or call Programmer's Oasis BBS at 1-204-943-0114 and leave me
(Richard Turenne) a message in the QCom Support area.
When reporting a problem be sure and give us the version number
of the program in question.
DISCLAIMER:
This software is provided "as is" without warranty either express or
implied. The user assumes all responsibility in determining its'
usefulness and or fitness for any purpose, and assumes all risks and
liabilities including damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, or loss of business information arising from the
operation of this software.
QMP REGISTRATION:
If you use QMP, please register it. This software is the result of a
great deal of time and effort. Please support its' continued
development and the Shareware concept.
The one-time registration fee is a modest $20.00 which buys you
registration of QCom as well. Two for the price of one.
To receive a copy of the absolute latest version on disk, send an
additional $5.00 to cover cost of disk, packaging and mailing. Specify
disk size desired and your current version. A quick mailer is provided
in the file called Register.
Send a check or money order, comments or suggestions to:
RTFM Software
206-215 Watson St.
Winnipeg, Mb. Canada
R2P 2E1
Again, your comments, questions, suggestions and bug reports are always
welcome, whether or not you register. Many features included in
these programs are a direct result of user suggestions.
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