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ChatBox version 2.7 Copyright 1991-1994 Yandell Computer Services
ChatBox is a PCBoard Split-Screen Sysop Chat and Page utility. The
Sysop can initiate a chat or the caller can page. Split screen modes
feature Vertical or Horizontal screen partitioning (Sysop's choice).
The paging tones are configurable i.e. ringing telephone, beeps, or
silently flashing screen. Three different paging periods are allowed
each day. Split-screen chats permit simultaneous typing between the
Sysop and caller which greatly enhances on-line chat sessions.
The many powerful features and operating procedures of ChatBox are
described in detail in CHATBOX.DOC and FEATURES.NEW.
QUICK.DOC is not intended to replace CHATBOX.DOC. QUICK.DOC allows
you to QUICKLY install CHATBOX and see its powerful, high quality
features. You may then decide if you wish to completely install
ChatBox using the detailed information contained in CHATBOX.DOC.
This QUICK.DOC is only for installing ChatBox with PCBoard 15.x. You
must refer to CHATBOX.DOC if you are running PCBoard 14.5/14.5a.
-[ Step 1 ]----------------
Create a directory called ChatBox and extract all of the contents of
CBOX26.ZIP there.
ALL ChatBox files must reside in the same location.
-[ Step 2 ]----------------
Run:
CBSETUP CHATBOX.CNF
Select (1) "Edit ChatBox configuration parameters."
Edit these parameters as needed, using the F1 help at each parameter
as a guide.
Press ESC to return to the CBSETUP main menu.
Select (2) "Edit ChatBox paging times and sounds."
Edit these parameters as needed, using the F1 help at each parameter
as a guide.
Press ESC and return to the CBSETUP main menu.
Press ESC again and save the configuration file.
When modifying CHATBOX.CNF, use ONLY the enclosed CBSETUP.EXE.
There are MANY other features which QUICK.DOC does not cover which
enhance ChatBox operation. The instructions for these features are
located in CHATBOX.DOC and should be reviewed.
* MORE STEPS ON THE NEXT PAGE *
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Installing ChatBox to use "O" to Page Sysop
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The following step-by-step instructions will replace PCBoard's
built-in (O)perator page function with ChatBox. This requires
PCBoard 15.0 or 15.1 and the OPAGE.PPE function file (enclosed).
(1) Run PCBSetup.
(2) Select "B File Locations".
(3) Select "B Configuration Files".
(4) Place the highlight bar on "Name/Loc of Default CMD.LST File".
(5) If you have not configured this parameter yet, you will need to
refer to the PCBoard documentation and configure this PATH and
FILENAME now.
(6) Press F2 to edit the CMD.LST file.
(7) The following setup screen will appear:
Command Security PPE/MNU File -or- KeyStroke Replacement
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#) O 10 D:\CHATBOX\OPAGE.PPE
* Command : Place the letter O here as shown above.
* Security : Enter security needed to use the the O command.
* PPE/MNU File: Enter the FULL LOCATION of YOUR ChatBox directory
followed by the OPAGE.PPE file as shown above.
Note: You may use another command other than "O" here, but this is
not recommended.
(8) Press ESC and answer Y to save the new CMD.LST file.
(9) Exit PCBSetup.
(10) Make sure OPAGE.PPE is located in the same directory with all
other ChatBox files.
(11) Restore the (O)perator command in your PCBoard main menu if you
had previously removed it for earlier versions of ChatBox. Also
see section 2.3 on page 7.
OPAGE.PPE is the PCBoard 15.x file which loads ChatBox. OPAGE.PPE
will only load a configuration file called CHATBOX.CNF so be careful
that this is the file you edit with your configuration choices when
using CBSETUP.EXE.
If you have different CMD.LST files for any conferences, you will
need to configure the "O" command in them also.
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Installing ChatBox to use F10 for Sysop to Start a Chat
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The following step-by-step instructions will install ChatBox so that
the Sysop may initiate a chat with the caller using ChatBox.
See CHATBOX.DOC if you would rather start a chat with another key,
such as one of PCBoard's "SHIFT-F" (shifted function) keys.
You may initiate a Sysop chat by pressing the F10 key. These step-
by-step instructions must be followed for a successful installation.
(1) This method may only be used with PCBoard 15.0 and later.
(2) Run MKPCBTXT.EXE.
(3) Enter PCBTEXT preceded by its location. If you are told the file
was not found, you are not entering the correct information.
(4) Select F3 (jump to record).
(5) Enter 333. This is the PCBoard chat "greeting" text.
(6) Edit PCBTEXT record #333 as follows:
!D:\CHATBOX\SYSCHAT.PPE /F10
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Start the entry with an exclamation mark, followed by the
FULL LOCATION of YOUR ChatBox directory, followed by the
SYSCHAT.PPE filename, followed by /F10 as shown.
>> You MUST place the /F10 parameter as shown above when
installing the SYSCHAT.PPE in MKPCBTXT record #333.
(7) Press ESC to save the changes and exit the PCBTEXT program.
(8) Repeat the above steps for all language versions of PCBTEXT
that you carry.
NOTE: A change was made in PCBoard 15.0 which stopped the F10
chat key from working when the Sysop is logged-on locally.
Someone must be logged-on to your system from remote (by
modem) to test the PCBoard F10 key, regardless of whether
or not ChatBox has been installed to use it.