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VuCalls
(c) 1988, J.C. Kilday Associates, Central Ave., Peaks Island, ME 04108
Version 2.0, 11/25/88
This is a PCBoard sysop's utility for viewing caller logs without
logging on to a PCBoard. It is compatible with all versions of
PCBoard and is especially useful for those running 2 nodes on a 640K
machine where only about 40K is available in a 3rd maintenance
partition. Broader general utility for all PCBoard sysops is
provided, however. Here are some features:
- Simple to own, install, and operate (FREE, virtually no
installation, emulates PCBoard form and function).
- Defaults to use of high-speed screen-writing/scrolling routines
and color display.
- High-speed screen routines are Windows- and DESQview-aware.
(No bleed-thru if run in Non-stop mode in background on these
systems.)
- Optional BIOS screen writing mode (with the /S parm) allows
output redirection (primarily to support operation from remote
under CTTY or a DOORWAY-type program redirecting output to the
comm port).
- Text search feature (with repeat search) allows finding log
entries of particular interest quickly.
- Color and highlighting emphasize some logged events.
- Keyboard interface emulates PCBoard but provides extended
capabilities for more convenient review of log files. The
HOME, END, PgDn, PgUp, up arrow, and down arrow keys operate
in a familiar way.
- SHARE compatability supports multi-node operation.
For simpler command entry, rename VUCALLS.COM to a name easier to
type. such as VU.COM, or run it from batch files.
Syntax: VUCALLS [drive][path]CALLERfilename [/S]
If no parms are entered on the command line, or an error is detected
with what has been entered, VuCalls displays an info (and syntax)
screen. When started with a valid caller log, VuCalls displays the
log in the familiar manner of last entry first, from the top down on
the screen. The prompt line is like that used by PCBoard v14.0
(although VuCalls is compatible with earlier PCBoard versions). A
help screen is available by entering H.
To help maintain "orientation" with respect to the travel direction
through the caller log, an arrow prints to the right of "VuCalls" on
the prompt line. It always indicates the direction through the file
when the enter key is next struck, or a text search begun, etc.
Direction may be changed by entering a "+" or a "-" (or other keys
discussed next). Should you elect to use the NS (Non-stop) command,
the fast scrolling may be stopped and the prompt line restored by
hitting Ctrl-K.
VuCalls v2.0 - 11/25/88 Page 2
In addition to the familiar (Y)es, (N)o, (NS)non-stop, (+), and (-)
key commands, the following provide additional flexibility of
operation:
(B) - (B)eginning of file (earliest call logged on file)
(E) - (E)nd of file (last call logged)
(D) - (D)own one line (toward beginning of file)
(U) - (U)p one line
(S) - (S)earch for up to 30 characters of text from present
position and in the established direction.
(R) - (R)epeat a search that was successfully completed as
the preceding command.
The keys/commands discussed so far are applicable to remote operation
(through CTTY, DOORWAY, etc.) as well as local. For added convenience
in local mode only the following keys are active:
Alt-S - same as (S)earch, but no enter key is needed.
Alt-R - same as (R)epeat search and acting without an enter.
HOME - Go to the beginning of file (earliest call logged).
END - Go to end of file.
PgDn - Scrolls a new page on screen toward beginning of file.
PgUp - Same, but toward end of file.
Down Arrow - Scrolls one line toward beginning of file.
Up Arrow - Same, but toward end of file.
Standard BIOS screen writing occurs when the /S parm is specified
following the caller log name. VuCalls may be invoked in this mode
remotely. A sysop may review logs, search for specific text in the
entries, etc., after logging on to the remote system, and dropping to
DOS under control of CTTY or other redirection software such as
DOORWAY. Due to the line-at-a-time limitation of a CTTY environment,
VuCalls is designed to provide a scrolling display in only one
direction when the /S parm is used. Therefore, despite the direction
of travel through a caller log when in BIOS screen write mode, the
display always scrolls upward to allow insertion of the next line at
the bottom of the screen. Although initially disorienting when
changing directions while using from remote, a little practice makes
it a simple matter. The help screen and search and repeat displays
are available from remote.
This software is contributed for the use of PCBoard sysops who are
running PCBoard for personal, non-business use. Rights to use this
software for business purposes may be obtained by contacting:
J.C. Kilday Associates, Central Avenue, Peaks Island, ME 04108
In return for the free use of this utility, you are encouraged to
communicate any problems or ideas for enhancements. Or just let me
know if you appreciate VuCalls. I may be reached as indicated below.
You also may call to check on later releases (which will be
downloadable to first-time callers). Also note there is a companion
program called VuMsgs (to view MSGS files outside of PCBoard --
limited to v14.0). It is distributed as VUMSGS20.ARC.
Jack Kilday, Sysop
The Northern Lights BBS
207-766-2467 9600(HST)/2400/1200
VuCalls v2.0 - 11/25/88 Page 3
Revision History:
11/30/85 - Original assembler-based release
12/27/85 - Version 1.1
Corrected bug which occasionally caused premature
program termination. Also, minor changes made to DOC.
2/21/85 - Version 1.2
Modified for compatibility with PCBoard v11.0.
1/23/87 - Version 1.3 - Added network/file SHAREing support.
11/01/88 - Version 2.0
Completely rewrote the assembler version in Turbo C.
Formerly a 1K .COM file, it is now a 15K executable which
still runs in less than 40K while having considerable new
functionality, color displays, and fast screen writes.