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┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ FPCBNM v2.70 │
│ By John Luce │
│ Copyright (c) 1993-94. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌───────────────┐
│ Description │
└───────────────┘
FPCBNM is a set of 3 PPE(s) (PCBoard Programming Executable) that will allow
you to replace, the (E)nter and (RE)ply Message commands in your FidoNet
Netmail conference, which will prompt you & your users for the information
necessary to properly address outgoing messages. This version works with
either Matjaz Koce's FidoPCB, InterZone's InterPCB, OR Rob Kitteridge's
QScan (Part of QFront package).
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ License, Warranty, and Disclaimer │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
You are allowed to use FPCBNM for 30 days, after which you must either
register FPCBNM or stop using it completely. FPCBNM registration is a
license for your use of FPCBNM. I retain full ownership of the software.
A single registration applies to a single BBS system, with any number of
computers connected together to make up that ONE system. Refer to the
registration form for current pricing.
As far as a warranty: There isn't one. The only thing that I will GUARANTEE
is that FPCBNM will take up disk space, and will disappear when deleted.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for anything bad that happens. FPCBNM works
here, but I cannot be held responsible for it not working on your computer
or doing any damage to hardware or software. If these aren't agreeable to
you, then the best thing to do is delete FPCBNM right now. While I'll do my
best to help any user, registered or not, and act on bug reports quickly, I
cannot and will not be held responsible for anything bad occurring, like
mis-directed messages, increased phone bills or whatever you can think of.
┌───────────┐
│ History │
└───────────┘
Early on when I was using InterPCB, then FidoPCB, and now QFront/QScan, I
grew tired of having to re-address my user's netmail messages, and answering
the same question on how to use the local FidoNet<>UUCP Gateway. So once
PPL came out I decided it was time to do something about it. The rest of my
efforts is contained in the History.doc text file.
┌────────────────┐
│ Registration │
└────────────────┘
Although I hated to turn this thing into shareware, but the cost and effort
to maintain this program has forced this move. What will registering do for
you? It will allow you to live with a clear mind that I might not laying
awake at night wondering how many unregistered people are using it, and are
having problems. It will also remove the unregistered screen and the forced
wait for your user's and yourself. See the enclosed text file regist.frm for
registration information.
┌────────────────┐
│ Installation │
└────────────────┘
Installation is seemly the main point of fustration in past versions of this
program. Although very easy, it must be followed very closely for proper
operation of the program. First make a directory some where this set of files
will exist then either copy them to it or just unzip a copy of the archive
to it. Then run PCBSETUP. Select your Netmail message conference, and then
hit the page down key, which will bring up a second screen. Towards the
bottom of the first column you should see the command "Conf-Specific CMD.LST
file". You want to select to edit that with the F2 key. Hit and ALT-I twice
as we will adding two (2) entries. The first should be the E command, and
the second the RE command. They should be followed with the appropriate
security level, and the complete path to where FPCBNM.PPE and FPCBRE.PPE.
This will replace both PCBoards (E), and (RE) commands, in your Netmail
conference. The CMD.LST entry should look something like below.
EXAMPLE
-------
1) E 0 C:\PCB\PPE\MAIL\FPCBNM.PPE FPCBNM.CFG
2) RE 0 C:\PCB\PPE\MAIL\FPCBRE.PPE FPCBNM.CFG
Now save that and exit to the Netmail conference setup. Although people vary
this setup in several ways. The PPE's are designed to account for a majority
of them. A copy of my Netmail conference set is listed below. It works for
me... The only exception to the setup I can see is the return receipt setting.
That can be any security level you wish, just make sure you note that exact
level for insertion in the configuration file later.
╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ Conference Name (#500) Matrix ║
║ ║
║ Auto-Rejoin into this Conf. : N Additional Conference Security : 0 ║
║ Allow Viewing of Conf. Members : N Additional Conference Time : 0 ║
║ Make All Uploads Private : N Level to Save File Attachment : 0 ║
║ Make All Messages Private : Y Level to Enter a Message : 20 ║
║ Echo Mail in a Conference : Y Level to Request Return Receipt : 255 ║
║ Force Echo on All Messages : Y Level to Enter Carbon List Msgs : 20 ║
║ Allow InterNet(long) TO: Names : Y ║
║ Make Conference Read-Only : N ║
║ Disallow Private Messages : N ║
║ Place ORIGIN Info in Messages : N ║
║ Prompt for ROUTE Info : N ║
║ Allow Aliases to be used : N ║
║ Show INTRO in 'R A' Scan : N ║
║ Maintain Old MSGS.NDX File : N ║
║ Conf-Specific CMD.LST File : D:\MSG\FIDO\MATRIX\CMD.LST ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚══ 21:16:56 ═══ 09-13-93 ═════ F1 ═ help ════ caps: OFF num: OFF ins: OFF ═╝
Now exit PCBSETUP, doing a FULL save. Once that is done then you need to
go to the dos prompt and type MKPCBTXT. Most people's normal PCBTEXT file
is located in the C:\PCB\GEN\PCBTEXT. If you find you have a different setup,
then enter the path/name of your PCBoard PCBTEXT files. Use the F3 key to
jump to entry #612. Hit the enter key to select editing that entry, and type
an exclaimation mark followed by the drive and complete path to where
FPCBRE1.PPE can be found. An example is included below from my system:
!C:\PCB\PPE\MAIL\FPCBRE1.PPE FPCBNM.CFG
hit the ESC key to exit. The installation is almost complete. FPCBNM.PPE and
FPCBRE.PPE, both now include built in standard default ENGLISH text files. If
you decide you want to use custom screens, that's okay, as all you have to do
is edit the enclosed text files, and ensure they are in the same directory as
FPCBNM.PPE, FPCBRE.PPE, and FPCBRE1.PPE. The last thing is the setup of the
configuration file which can be called whatever you wish as long as it's
specificied correctly on the command line. An incorrect command line entry
will result in an error being shown to the screen, and logged in the callers
log. An example configuration file is included called FPCBNM.CFG. It can in
must be located in the same directory as FPCBNM.PPE, FPCBRE.PPE, and
FPCBRE1.PPE. Although the configuration file contains an explanation of what
each line must contain, I will skim over it should you not file the config-
uration file with this archive. The config file is nothing more than a eleven
(11) line text file. The lines MUST be in this order, otherwise, the program
will fail to work properly. Blank lines will result in error codes being sent
to the screen and the callers log.
John Luce
00000000
QFRONT
Y
00000000
NONE
110
110
200
Y
750
;---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Line 1: Sysop's Name
Line 2: Registration number, fill in with zeroes (8) if you are not
using a registered or evaluation key. This will key the program
from sending you an error code.
Line 3: Which of the three interfaces are you using FIDOPCB, INTERPCB or QFRONT
Line 4: Whether your system will support sending Netmail through FidoNet <>
UUCP gateways (Y = YES, N = NO)
Line 5: Your closest UUCP gate FidoNet Node Address. If you decide NOT to use
the UUCP gateways place zeroes (8) in this line to avoid getting an
error result code
Line 6: Default setting for mail to be sent out as if a users security level
is less than the level for selectable Netmail priority modes. This can
now be set to CRASH, HOLD, IMM or NONE if you do not desire to
route mail by the first 3 methods. This only works if Line 3 is set
to FIDOPCB.
Line 7: Security level to allow a user the ability to select the priority mode
of their NetMail.
** BE CAREFUL IF SET TOO LOW THIS COULD GET EXPENSIVE IN A VAST HURRY **
Line 8: Security level inwhich you want a return receipt sent back to sender
Set this to what ever security level you have "Return Receipt Requested"
in your Netmail conference. This must be EXACT to work.
Line 9: Security level of the System Sysop, so that they may use the Auto-
Addressing.
Line 10: Enable/Disenable AutoAddressing portion of the program so that you
the sysop will no longer to have to remember what your Areafix/Allfix
/etc.. passwords are for a known address (Y/N).
Line 11: Conference number of which conference is your Netmail conference.Line 1: Sysop's Name. This must exist or the program will send you an error
code.
One more thing left to setup, the Auto-addresser. Although very rudimentary
in operation presently, it does work, and will be improved upon in the future.
It considers of two text files. One called Address.cfg, and Address.txt. The
first is a 30 line maximum text file which is broken up into 10 sets of 3
lines each. An example of it is provided below.
1:320/128
AREAFIX
PSITOL -L -Q
Line 1: node address of the desired system.
Line 2: name line of the message. You could fill it with a name, a program
like ALLFIX, AREAFIX, etc....
Line 3: subject line. So you could use this for a password and switches for
AREAFIX, ALLFIX etc, or a commonly discussed subject
This repeats in 3 line segments until a maximum of 30 lines are reached.
Custom version with more addresses are available per request, but a
registration is required, unfortuately.
The second file called Address.txt is a text file that you can customize to
look anyway you'd like, but it will be called upon when you enter the auto
addressing portion of the program. If it's not found in the same directory
it will ask for nothing more than which address to select.
It's that easy. However if you find that you are having problems setting this
up, or have specific needs (The program isn't working for you...). Please
Netmail me at FidoNet node number 1:320/124 or leave a message for me at Salt
Air. I'm also normally frequent the PCBoard Support Echo. I do try to answer
all questions, and configuration changes inquiries as soon as I get them.
┌──────────────┐
│ Evaluation │
└──────────────┘
This version is fully operational, and is not crippled in any way. During your
evaluation period you, while you are without a registration key, you will be
met with an UNREGISTERED screen and have the system wait for a period of time.
Then the program will function normally. Upon registration the screen/time
waits are removed by the program. If you are not satisfied with it's operation
then you are under no obligation to register it. But I'd like to have a bug
report if this does not work on your system, so I may correct any deficiencies
found that my beta team may not have. Or if you feel that there are things
you'd like to have added to the program, by all means contact me. I'd rather
have a happy end-user than an uphappy one. While this has been tested but by
no means will I ignore anything I broke that was not yet found prior to
release.
┌─────────────┐
│ Thanks To │
└─────────────┘
Larry Steele and Jerry Claxton for releasing their programs source code to
fill in gaps that the inital PPLC documentation did not cover in depth.
Authur Mol of "The Owls's Nest" for his orginal program idea which was written
for InterPCB.
Paul Lauda, Walter Alexander and Jennifer Credle who have tested new versions
as they've came out, and providing plenty of feedback.
Ken Buetow who drove me into new idea frenzies of looking at things to aid a
smaller meaner program.
John Lundell for helping make the decision that I should really make this thing
shareware, and setting a price. How about a thanks for the initial code,
screens, and docs, huh John? <g>.
┌──────────────┐
│ The Future │
└──────────────┘
Well I was wrong PPL is much more powerful than I initially thought. With the
new documentation, I've been able to come a long way. More is planned and
on the way. Hopefully sooner than later. Remember that these are only offered
as a stop gap measure until CDC finally succumbs to the inevitable facts that
FTSC Netmail is here to stay, and incorporates it into their scheme of things.
PCBoard v16.0 maybe? Oh well...
┌───────────┐
│ Support │
└───────────┘
Send mail (good or bad..), or whatever to the below address(es).... I regret
that I've been forced to protect my source code. It's being done now for my
own good, so please don't ask for it. I will ignore you if you do. If you have
a bug, I will need the following information inorder to even start trouble-
shooting the problem. Your MATRIX (NETMAIL) complete setup (both pages), your
configuration file, and the version/date of FPCBNM that you are using (This
has become a major problem...). And last but not least..... a complete
description (that means more than I'm having problems and I need your help...
more like a 50 word description <g> of the problem...). Plus a registration
means that you will be able to download your key from immediately upon the
receipt of your check/money order, at any time convenient to you if you don't
wish it sent by Netmail or US-Mail. See the registration form for additional
info. By all means somewhere in the body of your message indicate your FidoNet
address so I can get back to you, as if you route me Netmail I have little or
no clue where it orginated from, and won't be able to give you a helping hand.
Allow at least 24 hours to pass before looking for a response to any netmail/
InterNet E-mail sent. I will answer your questions..
E-Mail: Chronicles InfoNet BBS - SysOp John Luce
203-445-0607 - [16.8 DS]
AdultNet 15:675/203
FidoNet 1:320/124
DoorNet 75:7203/0
TrekNet 87:6007/9025
DFN/Fernwood (OS/2)/PDN/SDN/SDS/TWUtil/UtilNet/WINNet
Home of the STARSHIP Endeavor NCC-1706
InterNet Address john.luce@cinbbs.sccsi.com
US Mail: John Luce
2 Sperry Ave
Groton, CT
06340
Voice: 1-203-445-8361 Between 6PM - 11PM Weekdays
11AM - 11PM Weekends
ALLFIX (c) Copyrighted by Harold Harms
FidoNet (tm) is a registered trademark of Tom Jennings
FidoPCB is (c) Copyrighted by MicroArt d.o.o
InterPCB is (c) by InterZone Software, Inc.
PCBoard (tm) is a registered trademark of Clark Development Company, Inc
QFront (c) & QSscan (c) Copyrighted by Rob Kitteridge