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v5.0
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(c)1996 Chris Jagger Creative Services
Distributed As Shareware
≡ JAGREAD5 For Wildcat 5.x Systems ≡
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PURPOSE:
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JAGREAD5.WCX is a custom Text or Log file reader utility to
replace the existing default [A]ctivity Log, [E]rror Log, and any
menu key that you currently use to [R]ead a File! It gives the Sysop
or Co-sysop(s) the choices of:
A. (Default file #1 you configure)
B. (Default file #2 you configure)
C. (Default file #3 you configure)
D. (Default file #4 you configure)
E. (Default file #5 you configure)
F. (Default file #6 you configure)
G. (Default file #7 you configure)
H. (Default file #8 you configure)
I. Pick a File (pick any file to read)
J. Activity Log (read and/or kill you activity logs)
K. Edit Default Files (edit and/or kill you configured "default files")
L. Exit
JAGREAD5 was, of course, designed to be run from your Sysop Menu.
JAGREAD5 creates it's own database to store 8 files that you configure
as your "defaut files" for quick access. This means that each user of
JAGREAD5 will have their own database of "default files"! Your list of
"default files" may be different from your Co-sysop(s) or whomever else
that uses JAGREAD5! JAGREAD5 uses a light bar menu, rich graphics, and
a smooth scrolling display to compliment the full list of features
that JAGREAD5 offers!
DISCLAIMER:
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The contents of this archive, program(s) and text are provided
with no warranty of any kind as to performance, merchantability, or
fitness for a particular purpose. By using JAGREAD5 you are expressly
releasing the author from any liability resulting from the use of this
product. You use JAGREAD5 entirely at your own risk. The only thing
the author guarantees is that JAGREAD5 will take up disk space.
NOTICE:
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Under no circumstances is it legitimate for any user to modify
or reverse engineer this product. This product is copyrighted to the
author, who reserves all rights regarding it.
DISTRIBUTION:
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You are encouraged to distribute the Shareware version of this
program provided all files are unaltered and remain intact. Feel free
to distribute this program to other Sysops so that they may evaluate
this program as well.
FEATURES:
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* Offers what Jagger Creative Services is known for....
A w e s o m e A n i m a t i o n !
* Light bar menu graphics from the JAGREAD5 Main Menu that truly makes
JAGREAD5 stand out!
* A smooth scrolling display when reading files!
* Configure up to 8 "default files" for quick access from the JAGREAD5
main menu!
* Keeps it's own JAGREAD5 database to store your "default" files. Each
user of JAGREAD5 will have their own personal list of "default" files!
* Edits your default files from the JAGREAD5 "Edit Default Files Menu"!
* Kills your default files from the JAGREAD5 "Kill Default Files Menu"!
This will NOT delete the file you choose to kill but rather delete
the data in the file. The file will still be there, but it will be
empty! Perfect for log files or any file that gets overloaded!
* You can pick files other than your "default files" to read!
* You can read and/or kill your activity log from the JAGREAD5 "Activity
Log Menu".
* Keeps it's own log file that tracks every move while users are in
JAGREAD5. So, JAGREAD5 will NOT clutter up your activity logs!
* Keeps it's own error log file so that you will know if you forgot
to configure any portion of JAGREAD5.
* Displays your BBS name at the bottom of the JAGREAD5 screen, once
registered, so that it truly looks like it's a part of your BBS!
* Installation .WCX program, READCFG5.WCX, to ease the setup burden and
creates all files that JAGREAD5 needs to operate properly.
INSTALLATION:
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1. Unzip the contents of the JAGREAD5 archive into your Wildcat 5
home directory (usually called "C:\WC5\")!
2. Use wcMenu to modify your Sysop Menu. All you have to do is
add a menu key to your Sysop Menu along with the command to "Run
a wcCode program", then choose "JAGREAD5" from your choices of
wcCode programs to run!
3. Also use wcMenu and set up your Sysop Menu to run READCFG5.WCX.
After configuration you can remove READCFG5.WCX from your Sysop
Menu unless you think you will be reconfiguring JAGREAD5 often.
There is an alternate way to run READCFG5.WCX without setting it
up as a menu choice. This alternate method is as follows:
In DOS, from the Main WildCat! Home directory run READCFG5.WCX
using the wcRun -r command line switch. Do NOT use the ".WCX"
on the end! Example:
wcRun -r readcfg5
4. Whether you run READCFG5.WCX as a menu choice or from DOS, simply
run it to set up and configure JAGREAD5! READCFG5.WCX will take
you step by step through the configuration process. If you need
to make changes later, simply rerun READCFG5.WCX!
5. You're done, now run JAGREAD5!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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All log files, configuration files, and key files for registered users
will be located in your Wildcat 5 data directory (usually it is called
"C:\WC5\DATA\"). This is so that these files would NOT clutter up your
Wildcat 5 home directory.
FILES INCLUDED IN THE JAGREAD5 ARCHIVE:
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DESC.SDI...........This is the description file
FILE_ID.DIZ........This is the description file
JAGREAD5.DOC.......This is the .DOC that you're reading now
JAGREAD5.WCX.......This is the MAIN PROGRAM FILE
READCFG5.WCX.......This is the configuration .WCX for easy setup
REGISTER.DOC.......This file contains the registration form
FILES CREATED BY READCFG5.WCX AND JAGREAD5.WCX:
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JAGREAD5.CFG.......This is the configuration file
JAGREAD5.DAT.......This is the JAGREAD5 user database file
JAGREAD5.ERR.......This is the error log for JAGREAD5
JAGREAD5.KEY.......This is the key file for registered users
JAGREAD5.(node #)..This is the multi-node log file for JAGREAD5
****** H E L P F U L H I N T S ******
JAGREAD5 works best with plain ASCII files. If you have files with
page breaks (if it's been "repaginated") then JAGREAD5 may not read
them properly due to the page breaks.
If you choose to "Pick a File" include the full path and filename. If
it can't locate the file JAGREAD5 will let you know and then end.
When you choose to "Edit Default Files" include full path and filename
when entering new "Default" files.
SUPPORT:
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You can reach Jagger Creative Services by e-mailing
John Tilley on the MSI HQ BBS (1-805-873-2400).
All comments and recommendations are welcome!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
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