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RIPList 1.00.1.54 by Steve Fernandez
What is RIPList?
RIPList is a utility to help debug RIP script file. I simply outputs a file
that contains the extented text description of the commands in each line and
lists there parameters or arguments.
Why RIPList?
Well, my Sysop was trying to debug an opening screen for his board and logging
at the cryptic RIP language was giving him a headache. While were testing the
screen he asked "Why can't someone made a program to list the stuff out so you
can compare it to the screen (acutal display or RIPaint)?" So I did! :)
Major features of RIPlist include:
* Support of RIP 1.54 levels 0 & 1 commands (level 9 is not supported)
* Limited internal viewing program (32k file size limit, I think)
System Requirements
RIPList is a pretty small program written in Quick BASIC 4.5. It should work
with 256k of RAM. A note of caution, this has not been tested. Also, the
file outputs have been running aprox. x10 the size of the original .RIP file.
Legal Stuff
RIPList is copyrighted by Steve Fernandez. The program may not be modified in
any way except by me, the author. Please feel free to distribute the
UNREGISTERED version of the program to any and all BBS's that will allow
uploads, however all files must be included and there may be no charge for the
program (this does not include coping fees).
All warranties are disclaimed, including damage to hardware and/or software
from use of this program. In no event will I be liable for any
damages, including lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or
consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use the
program, or any other claim by any other party.
RIPList has been heavily beta-tested. However, due to the complex nature of
the RIP protocol, not ever situation could be created. Should a bug or
program glitch appear please inform me and I shall work to correct it ASAP.
Program Usage
Currently this version of RIPList is strictly command line. I want to add a
file requester, but that will have to come at a later time. I was not aware
of the amount of BIOS calls that are needed under Quick BASIC to preform such
a task. The syntax is as follows:
RIPLIST filename[.rip] [-t]
The .RIP extention is optional. The program is smart enough to add it
if it finds it missing.
-t allows an optional terse listing of the rip file. THIS IS ONLY IN
THE REGISTERED VERSION. This output is similar to the the Object Lister
function of RIPaint.
Registration
RIPList is released under the Shareware concept. The program is not crippled
in anyway. The file size limit of the viewer is a limitation of the program,
not because it is unregistered. Beside, if you are viewing a file larger than
what the viewer will handle, you would probably want to use a different viewer
anyway. There are no time delays or waiting screens or anything of like that.
If you choose to register will recieve the registered version of the program.
Registered features include:
* optional terse listing
* displays all numbers in normal base 10 rather than base 36
Registration is $10 and entitles you to the registered version of the program
and a postcard letting you know of a new release. Please use the attached
registeration form and mail to this address:
Steve Fernandez
P.O. BOX 7045
Denton, Tx 76203
A Word from the Author
There are a few things I need to let you know about RIPList. Currently it
does not check for valid parameters, this a feature that is to come. Also,
at the time of this document writing it does not handle CTRL characters very
well, IE: if you have a ^L in a text line somewhere it will cause the viewer
to eat a few lines of text. This is being worked but, the since ^L is usually
only used at the start of a RIP scrip file (and the view does handle that ok)
I saving it for the next release or until someone yells that they need now :)
Also, in the works is a file requester. This will take some major programming
time since I didn't know what it took to do this in QB. Debugging routines,
parameter checking and the like are in the works too. I am working on these
features, but I welcome any and all user suggestions. If you do have a
suggestion, please send it to the address above.
LASTER VERSION:
You can always find the latest version of RIPList on CCAT BBS
(512) 242-2206
Oh, in case you're wondering about the version numbering scheme: 1.00 is the
current version of RIPList, while 1.54 is the current version of RIP being
supported. So, a version number of 1.01.1.54 would be version 1.01 of RIPlist
and support version 1.54 of the RIP protocol.