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==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 4.00 ***
Mouse support has been added. A little screen saver has been added for
the Magic Menus. This feature is only meant to work if mouse support
is active. If mouse support is not active, then EZBatch drops to the
DOS prompt and leaves you in control and therefore the screen saver
is disabled. The screen saver will NOT be active while your programs
are in operation....it is ONLY WHILE the Magic Menu is active!
EZBatch will attempt to auto-install itself. You may copy the EZBatch
onto your hard drive and install from there. (instead of having to
install from the floppy, like past versions). EZBatch WILL install
itself into the "C:\EZBATCH" directory (no matter where you place it).
So....if you copy the files into some other directory, they will still
be there, after you run the install.
A new command line paramter has been added:
"EZBATCH CFG". This will bring up a configuration screen. In here, you
can set some defaults such as Sound (ON/OFF), Mouse (ON/OFF) and the
screen saver timer (0-9). In the unregistered version, Sound and Mouse
are not usable at all and the timer can only be set for either 0 or 1.
Registered users can turn the mouse, and sound off and can adjust the
screen saver timer from 0 to 9 minutes as they see fit.
Since the "CFG" parameter has been added, I got rid of the "SOUND" parameter.
The "CFG" parameter will take it's place...see above note!
Got rid of the "UNINSTALL" parameter.....just erase the EZBatch files if you
don't want to use them anymore.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 3.30 ***
Sometimes when trying to create an EZBatch file when one existed with the
SAME name, EZBatch would get confused would "error out" of the code.
The new batch file WAS being made correctly, but I found that I had a
programming error which was causing the problem. It should be corrected
now. If anyone experiences this problem, please let me know!!
Modified the EZBFIX program cosmetically and added a couple more options.
Previously, you ran EZBFIX GAMES which basically updated the EZBatch
Game files in the C:\EZBATCH\GAMES directory. Now you can run:
EZBFIX GAMES to update the GAMES submenu
EZBFIX MAIN to update the MAIN menu
EZBFIX ALL to update GAMES and MAIN!
This will put a new reference within the batch files showing the current
version of EZBatch and the current date and time from your system when
the EZBFIX was run. This way you can keep everything current and fresh!
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 3.02 ***
This is a MINOR update. There were errors within the EZBFIX.EXE program.
(Leftovers from the 3.01 update). In some instances the program would
"error out" of the code and not finish making all of the modifications
to the GAME files. What this caused is that when the "unmodified" games
would run, the GAME menu was not coming back up, you were taken to the
MAIN menu instead.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 3.01 ***
This is a MINOR update. There were a few lockup problems associated with
the 3.00 version. One lockup was with the EZBFIX.EXE program. Some lockups
could occur with EZBATCH.EXE when specifying wrong parameters.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 3.00 ***
Added a "GAMES" submenu. This allows the user to keep any games seperate from
any other applications and utilities. Making an EZBatch file FROM WITHIN
the GAMES subdirectory will create a new file in the GAMES menu. Making
an EZBatch file from anywhere else on the hard drive will create the file
within the MAIN EZBatch menu.
Added a converter program which modifies your old batch files which you moved
to the GAMES subdirectory. There is a help screen on this when you run it.
More information is available in the EZB-DOC file included.
All parameters WERE being converted to uppercase letters. Some programs insist
on receiving lowercase parameters for certain features (PKZIP is one).
The problem is fixed. Now it supports lowercase parameters.
Updated the doc files to provide info on the new features and added a small
section that helps with trouble shooting.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 2.10 ***
Very minor internal changes. A few cosmetic changes on some of the screens.
reduced the number of available EZB files in the unregistered version!
Documentation changes regarding NEW BBS NUMBER and new address info.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 2.00 ***
I made several changes to the internal error checking.
the program will now BEEP when errors are encountered
This is to properly warn the user of a probable typing error.
I corrected a typo in the "EZB-QUIK.TXT" file which stated that you had
to change the PATH statement in your "CONFIG.SYS" file....
The PATH statement should be in the "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file.
I apologize for any confusion it may have created to users.
I did not hear from anyone about it, so hopefully most users did
realize where the PATH should have been placed. IF the program
did not seem to work right....you probably put the PATH statement
in the wrong file !!
I added some file creation information to the batch files that EZbatch
creates. EZBatch now makes a note of the version which created the
given batch file. If a batch file no longer works for any reason, it
should help me (and you) track down where/when the batch file started
having problems. It also makes for a better record keeping in case you
print out your batch files from the SHOW parameter.
I added the ability to "print screen" a mail in registration form from
the "REGISTER" parameter. Just type "EZBATCH REGISTER" and follow the
instructions.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 1.10 ***
I deleted the "VER" parameter. EZBatch will now show the available
parameters when executed without any parameters.
I added a "HELP" function which shows the autohelp screen.
(instead of the old way which showed it when no parameter was used)
These two changes make the program "feel" more natural, so that now
when you are not quite sure what your choices are, you may simply
execute EZBatch by itself and get a better idea of what is going on.
I corrected a problem which caused a problem when you tried to use
subdirectories as the location for the program you wanted to run.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 1.03 ***
A few minor changes from version 1.02, concerning the SHOW parameter.
I made some adjustments to the way it handled errors.
PKLITE (1.15) compressed the code, reducing the executable files.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 1.02 ***
I added a "SHOW" parameter. This allows you to display the EZB file on
your screen. Optionally you can print it out if you wish.
I added support for calling batch files. Some programs want you to run
their predefined batch file. This version will make a CALL to their
batch file (if it exists in the program's directory). If a batch file
does not exist, EZB will search for a (COM) file and if not found,
will search for an (EXE) file.
I used PKLITE (1.15) to compress the code, reducing my executable files.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 1.01 ***
A minor bug fix. Version 1.00 was not properly upgrading correctly from
some of the beta versions. It would go part way through the install
and then give an error. It also would lose the batch files. If you
tried to do the install a second time, it would have upgraded,but
still would have lost the batch files. The problem was actually with
the beta versions. I have revised the code so as to protect from the
beta problems.
I used PKLITE to compress the code, thus reducing the executable programs.
==============================================================================
*** NEW as of version 1.00 ***
The ENTIRE program has been RE-WRITTEN using Microsoft QuickBasic 4.5 .
The general format is the same as before, but I will be able to
incorporate better error checking and better screens with QuickBasic.
You DO NOT need ANSI loaded with this version (nor with future versions).
You DO NOT need to use CAPITAL LETTERS for the command parameters.
I got rid of the "CFG" parameter. EZBatch will now configure itself to use
"C:\EZBATCH" as the installed location. If another program uses that
directory you must relocate those files to a different directory. (If
you want to keep them seperate !!). **IF** "C:\EZBATCH" was your
"OLD" EZBatch directory, everything will be fine as it is. When you
install the NEW EZBATCH VERSION everything will be upgraded as needed.
I added an "INSTALL" parameter. This will unite the old "CFG" parameter and
auto-install/upgrade as one process. You should still run the "INSTALL"
from a floppy drive.
First time users will run "EZBATCH INSTALL" to auto-install
EZBatch onto their hard drive and it will automatically
configure EZBatch as well.
Users that are upgrading to a newer version of EZBatch will also
need to run "EZBATCH INSTALL". This will auto-upgrade their old
configuration file to the new one. It will then transfer the old
EZB files to the new configuration and replace the old EZBatch
program and documentation files with the new ones.
I added a "REGISTER" parameter. Once the registration fee is paid, the user
will have an assigned registration number. The number allows the user
to register the program. Once registered, the screen will display up to
144 batch files on the screen (instead of 24), the duration of the
sounds will be much shorter and optionally may be disabled if you like.
I added a "SOUND" parameter. This will toggle the sound ON or OFF as desired.
Simply run "EZBATCH SOUND" to toggle the sounds "OFF" and repeat to turn
sounds "ON" again. This feature is only active upon registration.
I am going to be working on the cursor and mouse support options and HOPE to
have them ready in the not so distant future. (depending on your support)
==============================================================================
*** NEW AS OF BETA-10 ***
Adjusted the magic menu display to allow more files on the screen without
having a scrolling problem. A user would get a problem when trying
to display a lot (about 80 or so) of EZB files.
I implemented a limit on the UNREGISTERED copies of EZBATCH. The unregistered
copy will allow a total of 24 batch files to be displayed while the
REGISTERED copy will allow 144 batch files to be displayed. This will
completely fill the screen without having to go to a second or third
screen (which would defeat what I wanted to accomplish).
==============================================================================
*** NEW AS OF BETA-09 ***
Corrected several typos in the docs and on the help screens.
Corrected a programming error which did not allow EZBatch on a system on
which SHARE.EXE was loaded. It should work correctly now !
(Thanks ** Philip Ensley for informing me of the problem.)
==============================================================================
*** NEW AS OF BETA-08 ***
Corrected several typos referring to the wrong beta version in the following:
EZB-DOC.TXT EZB-QUIK.TXT CRC.EZB (sorry for the confusion,if any !)
Corrected the automatic sort of the directory listing. (The sort that was
added in the last version would not work with MSDOS 3.3). This new sort
update will be automatically updated (of course !) when the new version
is installed from a floppy disk.
Added a file called EZB.EXE (compiled QUICK BASIC 4.5) which handles the
directory color display and sorting routines. It will be placed into
the proper directory by the auto install/upgrade procedure.
Added additional internal error checking.
Re-worked the EZB file display window.
It now displays the EZB files in color !!
It DOES NOT display the file extension. (makes it much more readable)
It allows more files to be displayed in a much smaller area.
featuring "EZBATCH MAGIC MENU" as the directory display.
==============================================================================
*** NEW AS OF BETA-07 ***
Added an automatic alphabetical sort of the directory listing. This feature
will be automatically updated when the new version is installed from a
floppy disk. When you add EZB files , they will be sorted automatically
when they are displayed anytime one of the EZB files is run OR whenever
GO is typed from the DOS prompt.
==============================================================================
*** NEW AS OF BETA-06 ***
Re-worded some of the documentation for the features mentioned below
and for other cosmetic purposes.
The parameter [WIPEOUT] is no longer used.
Added an additional parameter [p4] which may be passed to the executable file.
Added an additional parameter [DEL] which is used to delete an existing EZB
file that you no longer need. (i.e. you do not use that program any more)
Added additional parameter [UNINSTALL]. This actually replaces [WIPEOUT].
This is a better term for what this parameter does. Plus it is less
likely to be confused with the new parameter [DEL] (mentioned above)
EZBatch now checks the [filename] parameter for an available executable file.
If NO executable exists (either a COM or EXE) a screen will tell you
of the error.
Auto upgrade will now delete the EZB-QUIK.TXT file from your hard drive as
the file serves NO purpose other than to aid in installation. It still
will copy the EZB-DOC.TXT file to the hard drive.
Auto install will no longer copy the EZB-QUIK.TXT file to your hard drive as
it serves NO purpose other than to aid in installation. It will still
copy the EZB-DOC.TXT file to the hard drive.
==============================================================================
*** END OF NEW SECTION ***