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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ "THE BLUE FORCE STATISTICS MAKER - VERSION 2.7 (SHAREWARE)" │
│ │
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│ (C) 1995,1996 Brian Leiter Developed By: Brian Leiter │
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│ Compiled: 01-30-96 Sysop of The Blue Force II BBS │
│ Turbo Pascal v7.0 (864) 599-1936 │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
This file may be shared with all, in it's unmodified shareware format.
** THIS ZIP/ARJ MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED IF CHANGED IN ANY WAY **
DISCLAIMER:
==========
Use this software at your own risk. Many hours of BETA testing was spent
testing this software, and as far as we know it's safe and stable. Even
so, we cannot be responsible for any weird thing it does!
Hello Spitfire Sysop!
Included with this package are the following:
BFSTAT.DOC : This is what you're reading.
REGISTER.DOC : The registration form.
SUPPORT.DOC : A list of support BBS' for the Blue Force Series.
HISTORY.DOC : Program revision history
BFSTAT.EXE : Program executable
STATCFG.EXE : Color Setup Program (Can only be used when REGISTERED!)
BULLET*.BBS : Sample ASCII Bulletins
BULLET*.CLR : Sample ANSI Bulletins
FILE_ID.DIZ : Program Description
BFSTAT.CFG : Sample Config File With Docs
STATCOL.CFG : Program Color File
CONTENTS:
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Part One...................................... BFSTAT Introduction
Part Two...................................... Running BFSTAT
Part Three.................................... Information On Registration
Part Four..................................... How To Reach Brian Leiter
Part Five..................................... Credits
Part One - BFSTAT INTRODUCTION:
==============================
BFSTAT is a simple and great STATISTICS BULLETIN maker program for Spitfire
BBS' with many other features not found in other statistical programs. The
program is SIMPLE to use and everyone enjoys it!
Here are some conditions the program will run under:
** MS-DOS 3.1 and greater
** QEMM, Memmaker, and Most Other Memory Managers
** DesqView, Windows and OS2
** OS/2 Warp, Window '95
** Stacker 4.0!
Part Two - Running BFSTAT:
=========================
1. Unarchive the contents of this zip or arj file into the directory of
your choice.
2. BFSTAT will create up to 4 bulletins of your choice! You can combine all
of these bulletins into one, if you wish! Please take a look at the
enclosed files bullet1-4. These will show you just what information is
available on each bulletin. You have several different things that you
can do with this program. Listed below are some examples:
Example 1: Create all bulletins into one large bulletin.
Example 2: Create 4 separate bulletins.
Example 3: Create 4 separate bulletins, but show NO LOCAL logons.
Example 4: Just create 2 of the 4 bulletins.
3. BFSTAT uses one simple command line paramater when running. Listed below
are the command line paramaters, usage, and an example:
BFSTAT /H <--- Will display the HELP SCREEN!
BFSTAT /A <--- Will APPEND all bulletins into ONE LARGE bulletin
USAGE: BFSTAT [OPTION] [BULLETIN NAME]
Where Bulletin Name Can Be Any Valid Spitfire Display Screen!
EXAMPLE: BFSTAT /A Bullet12 (NOTICE - NO FILE EXTENSIONS!)
Will Create ONE Bulletin with ALL the statistics.
4. Variations: (READ THIS CAREFULLY!)
*Creating ONE Bulletin*
When creating one bulletin, just enter the command line as listed below:
EXAMPLE: BFSTAT /A Bullet12 (NOTICE - NO FILE EXTENSIONS!)
Will Create ONE Bulletin with ALL the statistics.
*Creating SEPARATE Bulletins*
Please see the enclosed BFSTAT.CFG file. Listed on it are the line
descriptions. When creating separate bulletins, you have the OPTION as
to whether or not you want LOCAL LOGONS! You all can DISABLE the
bulletins of your choice. Listed below are TWO examples:
Example #1: NO LOCAL LOGONS AND 4 SEPARATE BULLETINS!
N
Bullet1
Bullet2
Bullet3
Bullet4
Example #2: YES TO LOCAL LOGONS AND 2 of 4 SEPARATE BULLETINS!
Y
Bullet1
NONE
Bullet3
NONE
When setting up the BFSTAT.CFG file, the word "NONE" must be in all CAPS!
Also, The bulletin order is CRITICAL! This must NOT change as listed in
the BFSTAT.CFG file. The bulletins will be created in the ORDER as
listed in BFSTAT.CFG.
5. BFSTAT.EXE can be placed anywhere on your hard drive. You must have this
enviroment in your AUTOEXEC.BAT:
SET SFPATH=C:\SF <--- Where C:\SF is the path to your Spitfire HOME dir.
BFSTAT.EXE, BFSTAT.CFG, and STATCOL.CFG must ALL be in the SAME DIRECTORY!
STATCFG.EXE is a Sysop configurable color program that goes along with
BFSTAT! It can NOT be used unless this program is registered! If you
register this program, in using STATCFG.EXE, just read the online
instructions give at the bottom of your display. STATCFG.EXE will make a
color config file called STATCOL.CFG. This file will be used by BFSTAT
to set your Sysop configurable colors.
6. BFSTAT can run as a SYSTEM EVENT! Just make a batch file to call the
program with your command line paramaters! If you want to use the Sysop
configurable colors option, and the program is REGISTERED, you must run
STATCFG.EXE first! Follow the procedures below:
a) STATCFG.EXE <--- Creates the Sysop configurable colors and writes
STATCOL.CFG
b) BFSTAT.EXE <--- With your command line parms as listed above!
7. Well, thats it! You have just created the statistics bulletin files in
your Spitfire display file area.
Part Three - Information On Registration:
========================================
** Is this product crippled or what?
Yes. This is shareware. This allows you, the consumer to try out this
product, and see if it's really worth buying before you do. You will NOT
be able to customize the colors until REGISTERED!
BUT, this program is fully functional to the Sysop as is. When REGISTERED
your REG NUMBER will be compiled into your own PRIVATE FILE! Also, the
NOT REGISTERED message wil be removed and replaced with REGISTERED!
** If I send the $10.00, what do I get?
A complete REGISTERED version on a diskette of your choice or a key file
will be available! The NO REGISTRATION messages will be removed and your
REGISTRATION CODE will be locked into the program. Also, a nice THANK YOU!
** By supporting quality shareware such as this, you are HELPING the author
produce bigger and better programs for SPITFIRE!
** Free upgrades. (Getting the files will be up to you tho!)
** Wow! I love this program! How do I register?
First, remember - The wonderful thing about shareware like this is you
get to use the software before paying for it - These means YOU
know exactly what you are getting BEFORE you pay.
If you are unhappy with ANY part of the operation, do NOT send cash
expecting it to work better. Registering simply lets gives you the
rights to use the software!
If you are having problems, call us for tech support BEFORE registering,
we give tech support to anyone.
Print the REGISTER.DOC file. It's ok to edit REGISTER.DOC and fill it out
with your info first if thats faster for you, or just fill it out in pen
after it's printed. (You can print REGISTER.DOC with ANY program you want.)
If you DON'T own a printer, try to basically send us the same information,
and if we can find a return address we will send you a REGISTERED program.
** How can I get my program the absolute quickest?
Well, average mail time for us to recieve your check is a week. We
usually mail within 1-2 weeks of recieving it.
Part Four - How To Reach Brian Leiter:
=====================================
You can send me U.S. mail: (same address as registrations)
Brian Leiter
213 Burnley Court
Spartanburg, SC 29303
MY BBS:
The Blue Force II BBS
(864) 599-1936
The Blue Force II BBS is now on FIDOnet! Our address is 1:3652/9, I'm on
the node list under Blue Force II!
Part Five - Credits:
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This program would not have been possible without the following help:
Brian Leiter <-- Genius!
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Acknowledgments:
Spitfire is a registered trademark of Buffalo Creek Software
Turbo Pascal is a registered trademark of Borland International
Blue Force Series is a registered trademark of Brian Leiter
OS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
All other programs are copyright and/or trademarked by their
respective author unless otherwise noted.
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