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Copyright (C)1994 MPS, ltd. v2.5 (2-27-94)
Features:
*********
o User Defined Prompt(s)
o 5 Different CoolPrompt Types!
o Random Colors!
o Random Prompts!
o User Adjustable Speed
o Delay Option!
o Multiple Prompt Support!
o Cool-Dimming! *
o Optional Stand-Alone PPE *
o User Defined Color *
o and much more!
(What more can you want?!)
* Registered Feature(s)
.---------------------.
─══| What is CoolPrompt? |════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
`---------------------'
CoolPrompt is simply a fully configurable hit-enter replacement for PCBoard
with cool-looking effects and tons of features!
.--------------.
─══| Installation |═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
`--------------'
Installation is simple:
Edit your PCBTEXT file with MKPCBTXT.EXE
Edit record #418: (Press F3 and type 418)
Replace the prompt with:
!DRIVE:\PATH\COOLPMPT.PPE (i.e. !C:\PCB\PPL\COOLPMPT.PPE)
Exit and Save the PCBTEXT file.
NOTE: Please make sure line 9 in COOLPMPT.CFG reads NO
That's about it!
.--------------------------.
─══| Configuration (Optional) |═══════════════════════════════════════════════─
`--------------------------'
You can configure CoolPrompt by editing COOLPMPT.CFG:
Sample COOLPMPT.CFG file:
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─══| Foreword / Technical Information |═══════════════════════════════════════─
`----------------------------------'
I was inspired by an ANSI viewer (hmmm... I wonder which) that had a cool
looking "hit any key" prompt, so I figured, "Hey, why not use that on a BBS
instead of the boring old hit-enter prompts" so here we are with a new release
from MPS! Some might say I went a little too far, but with my BBS down...what
else is there to do! And if you haven't already noticed, CoolPrompts code
is more than twice the length of MPS's LastCallers! :> Okay, so maybe I went
to far...so enjoy it!
If you encounter any bugs, leave e-mail to my name at the end of the
document or give my board a call.
As always, any user comments/suggestions are always appreciated...
Greetings:
No personal greetz this time, just a general greeting to all PPE programmers
and/or Customized-PCBoard Sysop's...
Oh and a BIG thanks to Clark Development Co. for bringing us the best BBS
Software and of course the top-rated PPLC! Now all we need is PCBoard v15.5
with mixed case fields and improved "MNU" support... I mean, we've waited
15 versions for it... All in all though, PCBoard Rulz!
-= MaRCuS =- MPS '94
.--------------------------------------.
─══| Attention Sysop's / PPE Programmers! |═══════════════════════════════════─
`--------------------------------------'
MPS is looking for...
* Members (PPLC/C++ programmers)
* Distribution sites and/or
* Beta sites
If you would like to support MPS, Leave me e-mail (below). Member/Beta boards
will be gauranteed the latest registered versions of MPS PPE's.
.---------.
─══| Contact |════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
`---------'
Marc Pellegrino
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FidoNet: (forgot the route address)
RelayNet: (same here)
Internet: Marc486@aol.com (many other addrs's but too lazy to look up)
MaRCuS
~~~~~~
CCiNet
PRiMAL Net
(and too many others I can't think of right now)
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─══| Files |══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
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COOLPMPT.PPE CoolPrompt PPE *
COOLPMPT.DOC CoolPrompt Documentation *
COOLPMPT.HIS CoolPrompt History File *
COOLPMPT.CFG CoolPrompt Config File +
COOLPMPT.LST CoolPrompt Multiple Prompt List (optional) +
FILE_ID .DIZ Description File *
* These files cannot be modified and must be distributed in the ZIP file
unless otherwise declared by the author.
+ These files can be modified but must be distributed in the ZIP file unless
otherwise declared by the author.
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─══| Registering |════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
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If you continue to use the fully configurable, UNCRIPPLED CoolPrompt PPE
for more than 14 days, please REGISTER! There is no set price on registration
but at least $10 is a considerable amount. Registration will remove the
[UNREGISTERED] or Program Info notice if any, enable custom colors, and include
the latest version of Cool-Prompt along with detailed documentation complete
with Source Code. Registration will help MPS create more and better PPE's!
Please send cash, check or money order to:
MPS PPE's
c/o Marc Pellegrino
2674 Fairway Cove Ct.
West Palm Beach, FL 33414
As a reward for reading this doc file here's an undocumented special feature in
CoolPrompts, To create column-specific prompts in COOLPMPT.LST:
Insert the orientation before the prompt (i.e. LEFTPress (Enter) to Continue?)
This will override the setup values and position the prompt to the LEFT, CENTER
also works.
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─══| Disclaimer |═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
`------------'
This program is provided as is... Under no circumstances will the author
be responsible for any damages to the system or person by using this PPE. Of
course, any of the above is HIGHLY unlikely...
.--------------------.
─══| Other MPS Releases |═════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
`--------------------'
MPS-LC21.ZIP - MPS LastCallers v2.1, A fully configurable lastcallers display
with some of the best features around including the all new
SmartFields(tm)!
More coming soon!
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─══| Support |═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════─
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You can contact my board for whatever questions, suggestions, or comments
you have about this PPE, or for updates, etc. etc. Board # will be released
soon!
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