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-=- QMAKER v1.0 -=-
By Mark Linehan
From Majestic Shareware
The Majestic BBS (508)745-2355
WHAT IS QMAKER?
QMAKER is a utility which will randomly choose a QUOTE from a text file which
you can edit, and place it in your ONCEONLY.ASC ONCEONLY.ANS files. Then. when
a caller logs on REMOTE ACCESS will automatically display your ONCEONLY files
to them. It is a very simple utility, and it does not require you to REGISTER,
and does not say [UNREGISTERED] anywhere.
TAKE NOTE: This version of QMAKER does not create a COLOR file. The QUOTE.ASC
file which is created is PLAIN ASCII ONLY. A future version of QMAKER will do
COLOR quote files. The COLORIZED version of QMAKER will be sent to everyone
who registers as soon as it is completed.
WHAT IS MAJESTIC SHAREWARE?
Majestic Shareware is myself and friends on occasion who create software that
is either SHAREWARE or PUBLIC DOMAIN.
FILE CONTENTS
QMAKER.EXE This is the main executable file. This file will be placed in a
directory called C:\RA\QUOTE\
QMAKER.DOC You are reading it now.
QMAKER.CFG The file containing the name of your BBS
QUOTES.TXT The file containing all the quotes.
QUOTE.BAT The BATCH file which will call the QMAKER program. This will be
placed in your C:\RA\ directory so you can call it with a type
7 door C:\COMMAND.COM /C QUOTE.BAT
INSTALL.BAT This batch file will create the C:\RA\QUOTE\ directory and copy
files there, and to your C:\RA\ directory.
THE "QUOTE.BAT" FILE
CD C:\RA\QUOTE <--Change to the QUOTE directory
QMAKER.EXE <--Execute Qmaker v1.0
COPY QUOTE.ASC C:\RA\TEXT\ONCEONLY.ASC <--Copy the created QUOTE.ASC file to
COPY QUOTE.ASC C:\RA\TEXT\ONCEONLY.ANS the TEXT directory as ONCEONLY.ASC
you can change this to something
else if you like, or if the PATHS
don't match.
CD C:\RA\ <--Change back to the main BBS DIR
THE "QUOTES.TXT" FILE
Line 1 of this file will hold the NUMBER OF QUOTES contained in the file. Here
is an example of this.
3
Quote 1
Quote 2
Third Quote
Any text you want to place
To count the number of QUOTES find out how many lines long the QUOTES.TXT file
is and subtract 1. Don't try to count them by cursoring down the screen. If you
aren't using a text editor with X,Y coordinates then get a better editor. Make
sure the last line isn't blank in the file. If it is, then subtract 2 to know
how many quotes are in your file.
TROUBLE SHOOTING QMAKER v1.0
PROBLEM : The QUOTES are not being created.
SOLUTION: Make sure the PATHS in the "QUOTE.BAT" file are correct.
Make sure your BBS is in a directory called C:\RA\
PROBLEM : The PATHS that are used in the BATCH files for QMAKER do not match
the PATHS of my system.
SOLUTION: You may modify the paths in your batch file as you see fit.
PROBLEM : How do I get rid of the Majestic BBS in the created QUOTE?
SOLUTION: Edit the QMAKER.CFG file to say YOUR BBS name.
PROBLEM : QMAKER is not executing for me.
SOLUTION: Make sure you set up the MENU COMMAND which invokes QUOTE.BAT
correctly. Refer to your BBS documentation for more info on this.
UNREGISTERED QMAKER
The UNREGISTERED version does not say UNREGISTERED anywhere, I don't think
users need to know what is REGISTERED and what is NOT on your BBS. It doesn't
help the BBS look professional with big flashing red UNREGISTERED's all over
hell. I don't REQUIRE you to REGISTER this version of QMAKER either. Although
there is one small restriction to this version.
The unregistered version only allows up to 25 quotes in the QUOTES.TXT file.
The registered version will allow up to 200 quotes, and will also create a
COLORIZED quote file, as well as a BLACK AND WHITE quote file. However, at this
moment the COLORIZED version is not done. Those who REGISTER this black and
white version of QMAKER will receive a BLACK AND WHITE version which allows up
to 200 quotes for now, and then the colorized version when it is completed.
HOW TO REGISTER
To register QMAKER send $9.00 payable to:
Mark Linehan
32 Beaver Street
Salem, MA 01970
include your BBS name and address. The BBS NAME is important! Don't forget
that!
DISCLAIMER
Anyone using this program does so at their own risk. I do not guarantee that
this software is free from defects, virii, or flaws. Any damage done when using
or misusing this program is the responsibility of the person using it. If you
do not fully agree with this disclaimer then do not use this program. By
continuing to use this software package you are showing your acceptance with
the conditions given.
Thank you for trying Majestic Shareware programs. We look forward to supplying
you with more and more programs in the future.