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- THD ProScan's Terminal Assistant
- ----------------------------------
-
- Messages from a user stating the need for an interface for people who wished
- to use THD ProScan with their terminal program, sparked me to create this
- simple program.
- This program was outwardly inspired by THDPRO TERMINAL EXTENSION. A
- program created for the same basic purpose as this one.
- Keep in mind that this program is really only a glorified batch file.
- Most (if not all) of what it does could easily be done in a batch file. It
- is being provided for those who don't have the time or knowledge to create a
- batch file that performs this task.
-
- WHAT WILL I NEED?
- -----------------
- You will need a configured copy of THD ProScan (preferably version 5.0).
- A directory for files which have not yet been tested (your usual download
- directory is recommended). A directory for files which pass the test and
- another directory for files that fail the test.
- This Terminal assistant will run on any platform which currently
- supports THD ProScan. It will require about 2k of memory above the
- requirements for THD ProScan.
-
-
- WHAT DOES IT DO?
- ----------------
- Quite simply, It runs THDPRO.EXE on every file in a given directory and
- then moves each of the files to a directory depending on whether it passed
- or failed the test by THDPRO.EXE.
-
- WHAT PARAMETERS DOES IT TAKE?
- -----------------------------
- The proper Syntax for THD ProScan's Terminal Assistant is quite simply
- "THDTERM.EXE". After it has been configured this command will run the
- program as explained below.
- THDTERM.EXE accepts only a single parameter. "C". Any other parameter
- will result in a simple notice pointing out the correct use. The "C"
- parameter can be used to reconfigure a previously configured file.
-
- CONFIGURATION
- -------------
- The first time THDTERM.EXE is run it will automatically prompt you for
- 4 things. (no parameters need to be supplied on the first run)
- You will be prompted for the following...
- Path to THDPRO.EXE
- Path to the directory containing the files to be tested.
- Path to the directory for passed files.
- Path to the directory for failed files.
- ALL of these paths MUST exist prior to the configuration. As mentioned
- above it can be reconfigured by running "THDTERM.EXE C".
-
- HOW DOES IT WORK?
- -----------------
- THDTERM.EXE counts the files in the directory to be tested and then
- runs THDPRO.EXE on each of the files. IF THD ProScan passes the file, it is
- moved to the directory for "PASSED" files.
- IF THD ProScan fails the file, THD Terminal Assistant will check to see
- if THD ProScan moved the file, If not it will be moved to the directory for
- "FAILED" files.
- It then moves to the next file. At the beginning of testing of each
- file, you will be informed of the number of files to be tested and the
- number of the file about to be tested (ie. "Testing file 4 of 8").
- This program was made to work specifically with THD ProScan Version 5.
- The reason being that it also informs THD ProScan NOT to send output to the
- comport (this will only work with version 5). While it will work with
- previous versions, the remote output will NOT be suppressed on those earlier
- versions.
-
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- -------------------
- This is an excellent tool for sysops as well as users. For a sysop, it
- will allow them to use THD ProScan Version 5 with their fossil active
- without attempting to send output over the modem. Thus making it the perfect
- tool for a sysop to test his/her downloads.
- Compressing the executeable is recommended for space purposes and has no
- adverse affect on the operation. However, Note that it must be configured
- before it is compressed and that it cannot be configured or reconfigured in
- it's compressed state.
- For users in general it provides the same security that many sysops
- have become accustomed to.
- Needless to say, THDPRO.EXE will need to be configured properly before
- this program will be of any use.
- Reasons for failure are not reported by this program, but all such
- instances should be accounted for in your THDPRO.LOG created by THD ProScan.
- With the exception of possible runtime errors, this program will ALWAYS
- exit with errorlevel "0". The only indicators left by this program will be
- the presence of the tested files in the Pass or fail directory. In keeping
- with the tradition of THD ProScan, this program will NOT delete files for
- any reason. Files are left for you to do with as you choose.
-
- DISCLAIMER
- ----------
- This progam was concieved,written and tested in less than 24 hours.
- While I do believe it to be stable, I cannot guarantee that it will not do
- damage. In over 100 tests on my system throughout the various stages of
- programming, not a single file was corrupted or lost.
- This program is provided for convenience and comes with absolutely no
- warranty of any sort. If you find it convenient and wish to offer
- suggestions to improve or expand it, all such comments are welcome in the
- BBS support base on TELENET CANADA (TNCNET).
- Address all such comments to David Muir.
-
- COPYRIGHT
- ---------
- This program and all of its associated names,
- files, logos and makeup are Copyright 1993 PainSoft.
- No duplication in whole or in part is allowed. With
- the exception of duplication of the entire archived set of
- files for distribution to those in need of it's services. None
- of the copyrighted material may be changed in any way, except
- by the author. Changes made by the " original / unmodified"
- installation program will be considered to have been made by
- the author for the purpose of this copyright. The files may be
- rearchived in ANY fashion which requires them to be restored
- to their original condition before use. ( Portions Copyright
- Borland International)The executable files may be "compressed"
- to save space but may not be distributed in this "compressed
- format". The Author accepts no responsibility for the actions
- of this program. It is FREEWARE and NO charge may be made for
- it's distribution. It is NOT a commercial product and as such
- the ONLY acceptable charge for it will be "actual, physical
- cost of duplication". I do not profit from it monetarily and
- any attempt of other persons to do so shall be considered an
- infringement of my copyright.
-