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║ v.60 ║
║ SPITFIRE SIMPLE MESSAGE EDITOR ║
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║ Copyright By Richard Lemaster ║
║ Over The Line BBS ║
║ (918) 250-0542 ║
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SFSME is a full screen message editor that works directly with the
SPITFIRE message base. SFSME provides a full screen message reader
and editor without all the extra features that can be confusing to
some users.
To run SFSME from a SPITFIRE menu extension batch file use the
command line:
SFSME <drop file>
The <drop file> must be SFMESS.DAT, SFMAIN.DAT, SFFILE.DAT, SFDOORS.DAT,
or SFSYSOP.DAT.
To run SFSME locally use the command line:
SFSME
There are a few other command line options you can use with SFSME. The
first is READ. If you have the word READ in the SFSME command line, the
user will skip the main menu and go right to the message reader screen.
Example: SFSME C:\SF\SFMESS.DAT READ
The other command line option is WRITE. This will take the user right
into the message editor. There are some other command line options
that work with the WRITE option. If you specify one of these options,
the SFSME prompt asking for the information will be skipped.
The options are:
TO: <name> - The message will be addressed to <name>.
CONF: <number> - The message will be placed in conference <number>.
PUB: <Y or N> - Use PUB:Y if its a public message. PUB:N for private.
Example: SFSME C:\SF\SFMESS.DAT WRITE TO:SYSOP CONF:1 PUB:N
This command line can be used to replace the SPITFIRE Sysop Comment
option if run from a menu extension.
The extra command line options are not necessary to run SFSME. They are
included so you can easily use SFSME for different functions.
To view the options available when reading message press H for help. To
view the options when editing messages type Ctrl+Z.
SFSME supports the SFCALLER feature of SPITFIRE v3.51+. Check your
SPITFIRE manual for information about the SFCALLER feature.
SFSME also supports the following macros which are used in SF v3.51+
@PROMPTOFF@ - Inhibits the "More <y/n>" prompt.
@FNAME@ - Displays caller's first name.
@SUBDATE@ - Displays the subscription days left.
@CITYSTATE@ - Displays caller's city and state/province.
@UPLOADS@ - Displays number of files uploaded by caller.
@DOWNLOADS@ - Displays number of files downloaded by caller.
@CLS@ - Clears screen.
@ORGLOG@ - Displays the caller's original log on date.
@PROMPT@ - Displays the "More <y/n>" prompt.
@LOGTIME@ - Displays the number of minutes allowed this log on.
@PHONENUM@ - Displays the caller's phone number.
@LASTCALL@ - Displays the date of the caller's last call.
@PASSWORD@ - Displays the caller's password.
@BIRTHDATE@ - Displays the caller's date of birth.
@NAME@ - Displays caller's full name.
@UPK@ - Displays the number of K uploaded.
@DOWNK@ - Displays the number of K downloaded.
@SLEVEL@ - Displays the caller's security level.
There are a few sysop function keys available in SFSME. They
operate the same as in SPITFIRE.
<Alt+F1> - This will log off the user and display the file
NEEDSYS.BBS/CLR if found in your SPITFIRE display directory.
If the file is not found, a message will be displayed.
<Alt+F2> - This will log off the user without displaying a message.
<Alt+C> - This will enter and exit chat mode. You can't chat with a
caller while editing a message.
<Alt+J> - This will cause SFSME to drop to dos. Type EXIT to return
to SFSME.
<F6> - This will decrease the callers time by 5 minutes.
<F7> - This will increase the callers time by 5 minutes.
SFSME has complete multinode support. You only need 1 copy of the SFSME
files for all nodes. If you use the same SFSME dir for all nodes, you
must first go to the SFSME directory and type:
ATTRIB +R SFSME.EXE
ATTRIB +R SFSME.OVR
This will make the files read only and allow all nodes to share the
same files.
SFSME uses the com port settings you setup in SPITFIRE. This will allow
you to use non-standard com port addresses and IRQs with SFSME.
When saving a netmail message, first, SFSME will check for a text file
called TAGLINES.TXT. The TAGLINES.TXT file is a plain text file which
contains taglines that are added to messages. Place the taglines 1 per
line and a line can't be longer than 75 characters. If you've registered
SFSME, a tagline will be placed at the end of the message. Next, SFSME
will check for a file called BBSNAME.DAT in your SPITFIRE work directory.
If found, the first line will be added to the end of the message.
DISPLAY FILES
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SFSME uses 2 external display files if found. The first is the EDITOR.HLP
display file. It is displayed when you press CTRL+Z in the message editor.
The other display file is MAINMENU.BBS/CLR. This file can be used to
replace the SFSME main menu.
DISCLAIMER
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Use this program at your own risk. There are no guarantees
that SFSME will run on your system. Richard Lemaster shall
not be held responsible for any damages incurred while running
SFSME. The user accepts all responsibility when using this program.
REGISTRATION
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Registration for SFSME is free to all registered SFAME sysops. Just
place your SFAME.KEY in the directory containing the SFSME files.
Registration for SFSME is only $10. You can pay by check or money
order. Any checks from outside the US must be for $20 because the banks
won't cash a foreign check under $20. So if your outside the US, its
better to send a $10 money order.
Registering will remove the 5 second delay when exiting. When sending
a netmail message, SFSME will not place UNREG in the tagline and will
use a tagline from the taglines.txt file if found.
Once registered, all future upgrades are free. You will only need the
latest version. Your SFSME.KEY file will work with all future versions.
You can call my BBS and pick up your registration key usually within
24 hours after receiving your letter. Please fill in the necessary
information below.
Information needed for registration
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SFSME Registration Form
BBS Name (up to 50 chars):________________________________________
Sysop Name (up to 30 chars):______________________________
* If your calling my BBS to pick up your key *
What name will you use when calling:
What password will you use when calling:
* If you want it sent to you by netmail *
What is your Fidonet node number:
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To register, simply fill out the questions above and mail it and a
check, or money order for $10 ($20 outside US) to:
Richard Lemaster
7332 So. 74 E Ave.
Tulsa, Ok
74133
If you have any suggestions, comments, or problems with SFSME, you can
leave me a message in the SFNET 3rd Party conference or the Fidonet
Spitfire conference. The best way to contact me would be to call my
BBS listed below.
Over The Line BBS
Richard Lemaster - Sysop
Fidonet - 1:170/260
Internet - sysop@otlbbs.com
Line 1:(918)250-0542 28.8
Line 2:(918)250-2462 14.4
The latest version can always be FREQ'ed with the magic name "SFSME"
from me at 1:170/260.
File sharing and locking are from BCShare by Mike Woltz.
"SPITFIRE" is Copyright (C) 1987-1996 by Mike Woltz.
"SPITFIRE" is a registered trademark of Buffalo Creek Software.
"BCSHARE" is Copyright (C) 1990 by Mike Woltz.