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JChat v2.1 - Full Screen ANSI Chat Door for any Drop File supportive BBS
Foreward:
The idea of writing this door arose when another local sysop suggested
for me to write a simple one for his use. We all know that a lot, if not
most, BBS packages usually come with boring or sloppily-put-together chat
modes. This door will eliminate all of that for you! :) JChat is a very
attractive and tightly written program with lots of options for the sysop
to toy around with! I do hope you find it of great use!!
Disclaimer:
Yeah, I know you have probably already read this boring stuff for
almost every shareware program you've tried, but please bear with me...
Use this program at your own risk. I can only guarantee that it will take
up space on your hard drive, and nothing more. It has been tested on
several systems around here with no harmful effects. If you do find a
problem with the program on your system, please let me know about it
so I can attempt to fix it. I am also open to any constructive
suggestions you may have to make the program better in ANY way. But
please be reminded that I will not be held liable for any damages it's
use may cause.
I am distributing this program as ShareWare, meaning you may use it in any
environment for up to 30 days in it's included form. After the 30 day
trial time is up, you must either cease from using it, or register it for
only $5.00.
Other than that, all I ask is that the archive is kept in it's original
form for distribution and is not modified in any way. The contents may be
placed in a different archive format so long as the filename is kept as
JCHAT21.??? (ie. ZIP, ARJ, ARC, LZH, ect.).
Registration:
How much does JChat cost? For the sake of keeping sysops like me
with a little spare change, the cost is only $5 US! I'm not out to rob
all my fellow sysops of their precious money used to keep their board up.
I know what a hassle it is to have something unregistered that I love, but
just can't seem to find the extra money to send in. What will registering
do for you? First of all, you will be able to run the program forever
with a good peace of mind that you have paid for it and have made the
author extrememly happy! Also, you will be able to get lifetime upgrades
of JChat absolutely FREE! The price could go up for new registerees, but
you will be able to use your current key for all future upgrades. How's
that for a deal? <g>
General Setup:
JChat should normally be run from a batch file, called from your BBS
software (usually referred to as a Type 7 exit). The batch file should
copy your dropfile(s) to the JChat directory (or use the config option),
change to the JChat directory, run JChat.Exe, delete the dropfile(s),
return to your BBS directory, then EXIT back to your BBS software.
JChat Use:
JChat's normal use is without any perimeters specified on the command
line. Although you may wish to change it's operation slightly with a
command line "switch". Two switches are currently supported and are
thoroughly explained below.
/X -X Run JChat's FullScreenChat function without going through the
paging routines. Like invoking a normal chat mode from the sysop
side.
/B -B Run JChat normally, but with "Beeps" for the paging instead of
the normal page calls.
/2 -2 Wierd paging... try it, you'll see! <g>
/3 -3 Another wierd paging option...
File in original archive:
JCHAT.DOC This file
JCHAT.EXE JChat's executable program
JCHAT.CFG JChat's configuration file
JCHAT.BAT Example of a normal batch file to call JChat
DORINFO1.DEF Example DORINFO1.DEF drop file
PAGED.ANS ANSI file to be displayed if there is no answer to page
PAGED.ASC ASCII file to be displayed if there is no answer to page
BADTIME.ANS ANSI file to be displayed if trying to page outside of times
BADTIME.ASC ASCII file to be displayed if trying to page outside of times
REGISTER.TXT JChat Registration Form
WHATSNEW.TXT What's new for JChat v2.1!
JChat supports a wide variety of dropfiles including:
DORINFOx.DEF
EXITINFO.BBS
DOOR.SYS
SFDOORS.DAT
CALLINFO.BBS
CHAIN.TXT
I myself use the DORINFOx.DEF dropfile, and have found it extremely useful to
have the EXITINFO.BBS file in the JChat directory too. DORINFOx.DEF doesn't
provide very much information on the caller at all, but EXITINFO.BBS makes up
for all of that.
The files to be displayed can also be RIP files as well as ANSI, ASCII, and
AVATAR. (with the extentions ANS, ASC, AVT, RIP)
SysOp paging hours are fully configurable from the configuration file. JChat
can get a lot of useful information from the file that may not be available
through the dropfile you're using. The config file has extremely detailed
instructions for each option in JChat. This file is EXTREMELY important for
the correct operation of JChat. Be sure to edit this to suit your system.
When being paged, the sysop may press either C, A, or S in accordance to what
they would like to do. Pressing C will invoke a chat mode between the sysop
and user. Pressing A will "Abort" the page, and will turn off the sysop's
paging (shuts up the speaker), but will continue to place "."s on the screen
so the user still thinks the sysop is still being paged. Pressing S will
totally stop the paging and display the PAGED.* screen to the user immediately.
The key combinations of CTRL-R and CTRL-W can be used at any time during the
chat by either person. CTRL-R redisplays (refreshes) the chat screen and
clears both user's windows. CTRL-W will clear just that person's window.
The caller's time limit will not lessen while he/she is in chat. The caller's
time limit will be the same when they exit chat as when they entered.
The little clock at the bottom of the screen is pretty cool. I hope it's
presence helps you have a better day. :)
If you have any problems or suggestions regarding JChat, I can be reached at
the following connections. If you like this door and enjoy using it, please
send in your $5.00 registration with the included REGISTER.TXT. If you do
not receive your key within 7-10 days, there must have been a problem in
getting it to you by your preferred method. In that case, you will need to
call my support BBS to pick up your key.
Thank you for your support!!
Jason Hall, JSoft Programming
User of:
Camelot BBS
(614)423-0185
1:226/1150@FidoNet
InterNet E-Mail: jason.hall@f1150.n226.z1.fidonet.org
or by conventional mail:
Jason S. Hall
757 Covey Ct.
Belpre, OH 45714-2035
Thank you for trying JChat!