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-= SFNEWS =-
SFNEWS is a simple line oriented text editor that creates .BBS and .CLR
display files for the Spitfire BBS system. These display files are in the
form of news items each seperated by a line with the date of creation.
SFNEWS may be used to create a screen at logon, ie welcomeX.bbs/clr to
inform users of any latest news the sysop wishes to pass along. Each time
a file is saved, SFNEWS will update the existing filename with the new
text stacked on top of the previously saved text.
EXAMPLE: You run SFNEWS.EXE and create a message that might look like:
Today I have added a new door to MYBBS. This is a great door.
It is option F from the door menu. Try it out!
This file will look like this when the users are presented the screen:
┌─────────┐
─────────┤ 3/22/94 ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
└─────────┘
Today I have added a new door to MYBBS. This is a great door.
It is option F from the door menu. Try it out!
Say two days later you again run SFNEWS and create this message:
It looks like there is trouble with the new door F. Until
I can resolve the problem I have disabled its use. Hope
to have it running soon.
Now the file will look like this:
┌─────────┐
─────────┤ 3/24/94 ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
└─────────┘
It looks like there is trouble with the new door F. Until
I can resolve the problem I have disabled its use. Hope
to have it running soon.
┌─────────┐
─────────┤ 3/22/94 ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
└─────────┘
Today I have added a new door to MYBBS. This is a great door.
It is option F from the door menu. Try it out!
Each time you run SFNEWS it will stack your latest news on top of the file.
SFNEWS.EXE may be executed from anywhere on your system. The proper usage
is:
sfnews <DRIVE\PATH\FILENAME>
EXAMPLE: sfnews c:\sf\display\welcome2
In this example SFNEWS would save your text to the files welcome2.bbs and
welcome2.clr located on the C drive in the sf\display directory. NOTE--
DO NOT INCLUDE A FILE EXTENSION. SFNEWS will add the .BBS and .CLR
extensions. Failure to follow these instructions may cause unknown results.
The filename you choose doesn't matter, however it should be a Spitfire
display filename. You should also make sure that the filename you choose
doesn't exsist prior to running SFNEWS the first time. No harm will
incurr if the file does exist prior to running SFNEWS the first time, but
for neatness you should start with a clean slate. You should, of course,
use the same filename each time you run SFNEWS.
The actual use of the program is very straightforward. It is a simple
line editor with a 99 line maximum. The program is menu driven with
options at the top of the screen. The options are pretty much the
standard which include:
SAVE
DELETE LINE
INSERT LINE
EDIT LINE
ADD LINE(S)
PGUP
PGDN
QUIT
You may select an option either by using the left and right arrow keys
or by striking the highlighted character of the option(s). Of these
options, only PGUP and PGDN deserve special consideration. By choosing
either PGUP or PGDN you can scroll through the pages of your text.
SFNEWS will only display 20 lines of text on the screen at a time. If
your message is greater than 20 lines you can use the PGUP/PGDN options
to see the disired line(s) of text. When you choose an option, you
will be prompted for futher imput (if needed) at the bottom of the
display.
==========================================================================
SFNEWS is Freeware. You may distribute it as you wish. I only ask that
you keep the original files together. SFNEWS should have the following
files:
SFNEWS.EXE (Executable program file)
SFNEWS.DOC (This documemtation)
FILE_ID.DIZ (File discription)
You use SFNEWS at your own risk! I, Garry Everett, make no warranty
expressed or implied as to the suitability of SFNEWS for any purpose,
and there is no warranty or guaranty that SFNEWS will not cause harm
to your system. By using SFNEWS you are agreeing to these terms. You
may leave comments to me, Garry Everett, on Buffalo Creek BBS.
Garry Everett