Monster Media 1994 #1/monster.zip/monster/BBS_UTIL/FLPCAT30.ZIP/UPDATE.TXT

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    Feb. 3, 1994

    FLPCAT30.ZIP

    Theme rotation is INACTIVE! This field will have no affect until the
    next release of Flipcat.  I have decided to get the new version out
    and not to wait for the Theme Rotation.  When Theme rotation becomes
    available, it will only be available to Registered users.  It will be
    a 'Free' upgrade to all users who register before it becomes available.
    (Single Line and Multi-Line)

    This is it, the 'Official' shareware release of FLIPCAT! v3.0.
    This has proven to be a very stable release.  Screen locking, and log
    file locking has been corrected.  The node id enviroment variable for
    Multi-Line Wildcat! BBS's was made a Secondary ID format for those
    sysops who did not want to set up another enviroment variable to
    track nodes.  The primary ID still is FLIPNODE, use in the format of:

        SET FLIPNODE=#

       (Where the '#' is the node number you wish to assign it.)

    This is set in the AUTOEXEC.BAT or the batch file that calls your BBS,
    event, or Flipcat!.  If no ID is found, and Flipcat is registered as
    Multi-Line, then Flipcat will assign a number between 1 and 5 at random
    when Flipcat runs.  Note: This will create 5 different FLIPLOG.###'s in
    you flipcat directory.

    Help documentation is now complete.  For help, press <F1> in flipdata.

    A new Registration Key system was implemented.  Mainly to cut down of
    some of the program size.  Registered users of Flipcat! 1 or 2 will
    recieve a FREE single line key.  If you are a registered user, you will
    have to contact Triad Solutions, Inc, and leave a message to Chris
    Grossmeier or Ron Woods.  Multi-Line Mode keys will only be available
    to those who wish to register for the next level.

    Comments or Questions can be directed to me through the Internet to

    [e-mail]
    ([e-mail] in near future.  use this if message is
     not recieved at this end.  Expected Spring of '94)


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    Jan 31, 1994

    FC3REVD.ZIP

    This is the FIRST general population BETA release.  It is nearly
    fully functional.  The only option that is not active is Multi-Line
    Registered mode.  This is only available directly from Triad
    Solutions, Inc to registered users of Flipcat I or Flipcat II

    Sorry, but Theme rotation is still inactive.  Turns out to be a
    major undertaking.  If I don't get it activated, it may be scrapped
    from the program.  The idea was to allow a wildcard to be used as a
    destination filename.  Still stuck on the logic side of it.  It
    sounded good, but still needs some work.

    Multi-Line Support now works by node numbers.  Multi-Line will log
    to different logs by a assined node number.  Currently, Flipcat will
    attempt to read a WCNODEID from the environment.  This is great if
    you use Wildcat!, but, if you do not, don't despare.  Flipcat will
    search for a secondary environment variable called FLIPNODE.  Still,
    if that is not found, a random number from 1 to 10 will be used.
    In worse case, you end up with 10 log files in your flipcat directory.
    If the NODE ID is set propperly, you will have an accurate log of
    all the screens rotated by Flipcat.  Note: The purge option still
    works also. It will only purge the current activity log, FLIPLOG.###.

    Added @-CODE Preview with data and color to FLIPDATA pick screen
    option.  Now it will display all screens that end in .BBS as an
    @-Code screen.  All other extension will be treated as ansi or text.
    RIP screens, well, I don't plan on writing a RIP viewer also. <grin>

    Actually took the time to try to write documentation.  It is brief,
    but then again, the program isn't that complex that it needs a full
    manual.  It details all the fields of FlipData, Flipcat, PackFlip, and
    FLIPCAT.CFG

    Added to FLIPCAT.HLP.  There is nothing worse for a programmer than
    to write HELP files.  I always feel like I am missing the obvious.
    Any suggestion here would be greatly appreciated.

    Fixed problem with TEMPFILE when multiple copies of FLIPCAT were
    running at the same time.  Each session will now get a unique
    filename for its List of files to copy. ( MULTI-LINE MODES ONLY )
    This file is generated at time of execution, and removed when
    complete.  If Flipcat is aborted for some reason, you will see a
    0-byte file with no extension in the Flipcat directory.

    Active and De-active sets are active.  Now, a set can be turned off
    from Flipdata, and its data kept intact.  Simply toggle the active
    set field and update the record.

    Added some Triad Solutions Propaganda.  Simply displays copyright
    and Freezing Point Systems BBS phone number.  I admit, it's a
    plug, but hey! anything for a registration. <grin>.

    Last, Tuned up PACKFLIP for a faster rebuild.  I know, you never
    thought that it could go faster, but I did it.  Instead of packing
    10 records in 4 seconds, it now does it in 3.  Not much, but for 100
    or a 1000 records it will save up to 30 seconds.  25% faster!


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    Jan 22, 1994

    FC3REVC.ZIP

    Fixed program to inform user that SHARE is required.  Share is
    required because Flipcat is fairly DATABASE intensive.  It also
    aids in determining a FILE Lock status.

    Currently, we are working on a new ANSI BACKGROUND, any suggestions
     or ideas would be appreciated.

    Theme rotation is semi-done.  The code is basically in place, but
    still not active.  Look for it in the next revision.


    Thanks
    Chris Grossmeier