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Q: What is voter++?
A: A full featuered voting door for your users to voice their opinions!
Q: Is this thing hard to set up?
A: Only if you are dead! Setup time is under 2 minutes, and that also
includes the time it takes to grab a coke from the refrigerator and
to read these docs!
Q: Do I have to pay to use this program?
A: You had to ask? Yes, but that stuff is at the end of these docs.
Q: Can we get on with the install?
A: OK...OK...Here it is in a nutshell.
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1: create a directory somewhere on your hard drive, in example:
MD C:\PCB\PPE\VOTE
2: Unzip your copy of voter++ into this directory you just created, IE:
PKUNZIP VOTER100.ZIP C:\PCB\PPE\VOTE
3: Edit the VOTE.CFG file to reflect the info that needs to be changed,
a full description is after these instructions, as well as being in the
CFG file itself.
4: Load up PCBSETUP and place Voter++ into your CMD.LST. This is done by
typing PCBSETUP, then hit "B" for "File Locations", then hitting another
"B" for "Configuration Files", then using your cursor key to go down 8
selections until you get to "Name/Loc of Default CMD.LST File :" Here you
either have a CMD.LST file, list if not, type in CMD.LST, then hit F2 to
get you into the CMD.LST editor, this will look like this:
File Locations
Command Security PPE/MNU File -or- Keystroke Replacement
══════════════ ════════ ═══════════════════════════════════════
1) VOTE 0 C:\PCB\PPE\VOTE\VOTE.PPE
Enter the required info so it looks like the above, and hit ESC to get out
of their, make sure you answer Y to save it.
5: Now change to the Voter++ directory, and edit the Sample QUE files for your
own questions and answers, Please note that your Questions should remain
under 71 characters in length, while the answer lines should be under 65
characters each.
6: Go give it a try!
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What are all those different files for?
Ok here is a listing of the files that came with Voter++, they are:
HELP.DSP - A help file for your users, short and sweet, but tells it all.
VOTE.CFG - Your Voter++ Config file, a full description after this.
VOTE.NUM - the number of voters that have been into the Voter++ door.
VOTE.PPE - This is the program file, lovinglny crafted by Bill Marcy.
VOTE1.QUE \
VOTE2.QUE \
VOTE3.QUE - these (along with another 4 possible) are your question files.
VOTE4.QUE /
VOTE5.QUE /
In addition to these files, Voter++ will automatically build a few more files
these are VOTE.ANS, which are the vote files, these are read by Voter++ to get
the totals for the vote. there is also a VOTE.NAM file, which is basically a
log of who voted, when they voted, and how they voted, this is used by VOTER++
to DIS-allow a user form voting on the same question twice, so, if you change
a question, make sure you delete the corresponding VOTEX.NAM file! There is
also a VOTE.NUM file, which is just basically the number of people who have
used Voter++...nothing for you to do with it.
The config file looks like this:
5 ;The total number of Questions you will have
Joe Sysop ;Sysops full name
Your BBS Name Here ;BBS Name
0000001 ;Registration Number
Line by line, it goes like this:
Line 1 - this is the total number of voting booths you plan on having, there
is a limit of 9 booths, more can be added if you really need it, but
I couldn't come up with enough ideas for more than 9 sample booths,
so that was the number I used. Make sure that you change this number
to reflec tthe total number of voting questions you plan on having.
Line 2 - This is the sysops Full Name, if you haven't giotten a registration
number from me, It really doesn't matter what you put in here, but
if you have gotten a reg number, make sure it is exactly the same as
the name you gave for the reg number, including case.
Line 3 - Your BBS name, this will be displayed once you have registered, if you
haven't registered, it is unimportant.
Line 4 - This is your unique registration number, you can see the end of these
docs on how to get this immediately. It is easy and quick, and it
removes the (only slightly) annoying delay at the beggining of the
program load.
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How to contact the author, and how to get a Reg number:
You can reach me VIA RIME (SysOp conf, but I pick them all up) or
you can call my bbs at:
(212)-777-0225
Logon with the full name of: Survival Tech
No password needed!
You will be brought directly into the Survival Tech. Software Support
Conference, no registering necessary and full download of all
software on the first call.
Or you can log on to Survival Tech BBS as a normal user, go through the
callback procedure and join Conference 2.
We have a key generator up for people to use. Just type: VOTE-KEY to
generate your own reg number. Please note that at Survival Tech. Software,
we trust our customers completely. To that end we allow you to
generate your own reg numbers and send payment in after you have
a fully working copy. I know this can be a temptation but I
really DO have faith in you.
Please feel free to leave comments with anything that you want to see
added to Voter++. We have many plans for this program and rest easy,
your reg number will be good for all versions.
As a last resort you can reach me voice at (212)-505-2654, between
the hours of 09:00 to 09:00 Eastern time. (I have a 11 month
old baby, and she does not take well to being woken up in the
middle of the night...thanks!)
How much does this thing cost anyway?
Registration:
Voter++ took me about a three and a half months to get where it is now,
I am hoping that you find it easy to setup, convenient for your users to
use and worth the $15.00 I am asking for it. If not, well, what can I
say? You will have to remove it from your system after you decide you do
not want to pay for it, which would really disappoint me, as I am really
looking forward to seeing your $15.00 check in my mailbox. Please remit
payment to:
Bill Marcy
222 East 19th Street #2G
New York, NY, 10003
Checks and money orders are welcome. None of you are going to send me a
bad check, so I trust you.
If you haven't gotten a reg number yourself, please include your full
name and your Full BBS name as you want to see it on the Voter++ opening
screen, and I will send you a reg number via postal mail.