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WhatsNew.Doc for the TRADERS trilogy v1.1 and up
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Changes in version 1.1... *
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TWUPDATE nows accepts a file name on the command line to override
the default of CAPTURE.CAP as the file to be used to
update the database file.
USAGE:
TWUPDATE [ENTER] = DEFAULT FILE CAPTUE.CAP IS USED.
or
TWUPDATE FILENAME.EXT [ENTER] = FILE FILENAME.EXT IS USED.
NOTE:
FILENAME.EXT MUST EXIST IN THE CURRENT DIRECTORY
and
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FILES EXTENSION (.EXT).
Added the Registered to: window in all three exe's.
NOTE:
Do NOT attempt to hack this entry, you will disable
the program(s) completely!
Corrected the logic concerning the error that occured when a port had a long
name (ie..The Star Dock and Player created ports!).
Added form feed at end of PLAY SHEET printout for ovious reasons.
Added ERROR messages that tell you something useful instead of the cryptic
'RUNTIME ERROR 002 AT 0023:0BD3' ECT... that you did see if you ran the exe's
out of order or when a needed file doesn't exist.
Added Checking routines to check available free disk space before running
procedures that create files.
Added user input verification before opening database to check that a valid
number has been entered by user.
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Changes made in verion 1.2... *
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Added the full path (example..C:\QMODEM\TRADERS\DOOR10\PLAYSHET.DAT) to
your Play Sheet for those users who are playing more then one game at a time
and are maintaining separate subdirectorys for each. This addition will serve
as a label for each Play Sheet.
Added a time and date stamp to the top of your Play Sheet, also to serve as
an additional label for each Play Sheet.
Added percent of total universe known display to Play Sheet, follows your
"Known Universe" print-out.
Added "DEAD-END" Sectors listings to Play Sheet, follows your "Known
Universe" print-out.
Changed, "Preparing Play Sheet" display from a rapid scrolling screen to a
stationary window with a smaller "Progress Window"
TEAMPLAY.EXE is now being included in evaluation package, (was a registered
users only utility). This program will combine two team member databases. You
are now on your honor to register this package! See seperate TEAMPLAY.DOC
documentation file.
Included, CONVERT.EXE for users that are upgrading from earlier versions to
this new larger model. See seperate CONVERT.DOC documentation file BEFORE
using this utility!.
Added, fix, or replaced various routines to enhance programs overall!
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Changes made in version 1.3 *
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Included, CONFIGPS.EXE for the first time! This program allows the user to
decided what is included in his/her Play Sheet. You should not use this until
you are familar with the traders system and can then make an educated decision
as to what not to include in your print-outs. This program produces a small
file CONFIG.PS (54 bytes) which is read by TRADERS.EXE (v1.3). If this file
doesn't exist then your Play Sheet will default to include all available
information.
Reworded (again) some of the logic in the "ANALYZE and PREPARE PLAY SHEET"
functions. Also made all port related print-outs (Class A, B, C, ect...) to
be in numerical order based on the first sector mentioned.
Changed the main display in TWUPDATE.EXE from a fast scrolling screen to
a fill-in-the-form type display, with updating messages near the bottom to
still keep the user (You) informed as to the current operation.
This version also includes TWO additional incentives to prompt users to
register this software after a reasonable evaluation period. The first is
ovious, the second is based on the number of Play Sheets compiled. The
files in the TRADERS3.ZIP amount to over 520k, plus additional files that
are created, amount to well over 800k. The $15.00 registration fee is a small
price to pay for a program of this magnitude. Please play fair and register
your copy of 'TRADERS'.
SPECIAL THANKS !!
A special thank you goes out to BENJI CAMP of Allen, Texas for his many
hours of Beta-testing, and the many excellant ideas for enhancements to all
the EXE's in this set. All users will benefit from the time and work that
benji has invested.
Also, to my brother, Charles Rathbone of San Fran. Ca., for his rewrite of
the main documentation file (TRADERS.DOC), and his correcting of most of my
grammer and spelling mistakes.
This version includes EVERY suggestion or correction given to me by any
user todate (Registered users or not).
Enjoy...