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FDWCMNP v4.0
For Users of
Wildcat v3.x and FrontDoor v2.02/nc
I. Purpose
FDWCMNP is a utility that parses the DOBBS.BAT file created by
FrontDoor v2.02/nc and passes the MNP flag to Wildcat through the
EXEBBS.BAT file you create. In order for this program to work, you
must have a modem that supports error correction. If you don't have
an error-correcting modem, this program is useless.
II. How it works
Assuming you are using FrontDoor with Wildcat, you have an error-
correcting modem, and your error correction modem flags are on, a
typical DOBBS.BAT might look like this:
EXEBBS 14400 2 640 /ARQ
| | | | |
| | | | Error correction string
| | | Time left until next event
| | Port number
| Connect speed
EXEBBS.BAT file to call Wildcat and pass connect parameters
The EXEBBS.BAT file must make sense of the information contained
in DOBBS.BAT, and then pass that information on to Wildcat for
Wildcat's proper use. That is where FDWCMNP comes in.
FDWCMNP reads DOBBS.BAT and translates the information into the form
that Wildcat needs. It is executed by your EXEBBS.BAT file, which
might look like this:
@ECHO OFF
FDWCMNP C:\WC30
C:
CD\WC30
CALL DOWC.BAT
C:
CD\FD
FDWCMNP takes one argument: the location of your Wildcat home directory.
FDWCMNP will NOT work without it. FDWCMNP then writes a batch file
called DOWC.BAT in your Wildcat directory, with the proper parameters
to run Wildcat. EXEBBS.BAT then changes to your Wildcat directory
and runs Wildcat with the proper parameters in place. FDWCMNP _must_
be run from your FD directory to pick up the correct parameters
passed by DOBBS.BAT.
The DOWC.BAT file produced looks like this:
@ECHO OFF
WILDCAT /B 14400MNP 640
REM =======================================
REM This file was created by FDWCMNP v4.0
REM For Users of FrontDoor and Wildcat!
REM Copyright 1993 by Lawrence Gordon
REM =======================================
DOWC.BAT executes Wildcat at the proper speed with the MNP flag and hard
event time left, and upon returns you to your FrontDoor directory when
Wildcat is done. It operates transparently to both sysop and end user.
III. FDWCMNP without error correction
FDWCMNP will execute fine even without error correction on the remote
modem. In that case, your DOBBS.BAT might look something like this:
EXEBBS 2400 2 628
The DOWC.BAT produced with the above connection looks like this:
@ECHO OFF
WILDCAT /B 2400 628
REM =======================================
REM This file was created by FDWCMNP v4.0
REM For Users of FrontDoor and Wildcat!
REM Copyright 1993 by Lawrence Gordon
REM =======================================
IV. Freeware
FDWCMNP is copyrighted freeware. Use it and enjoy it.
FDWCMNP is guaranteed to do nothing except take up space on your
hard drive.
V. Oddball Connects
FDWCMNP will now automatically translate connect speeds of 7200,
12000 and 16800 bps incoming calls. Since Wildcat cannot handle connects
at those speeds, FDWCMNP will "change" 7200, 12000 and 16800 connects
to speeds Wildcat will accept, i.e. 9600, 14400 and 19200.
With version 4.0, I have added support for connects greater than
19200. Wildcat will see these connects as 19200.
VI. Support
If you have any questions, problems or suggestions, you can:
1. Netmail me at FidoNet 1:100/560
2. Leave me a message in the FidoNet Wildcat conference
3. Call Toast House BBS at 314-994-0312
VII Availability
This program is available on the MSI bulletin board, Toast House BBS,
and other fine bulletin board systems near you.
Lawrence Gordon, Author
4 Waverton
St. Louis, MO 63124