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Maximus Userlog Exporter
by Paul Blitz
Version 1.00
11/04/94
Introduction
============
I am about to change from using Maximus to another BBS system, and want to
be able to export the userlog, for importing into the new BBS software.
Max User Export simply reads your USER.BBS file, and outputs some of the
userlog data to a comma-delimited file: this should make it easy for anyone
else to import & manipulate the data for further use, using something like
dBase...
The output fields are fixed: they are what *I* wanted. If you'd like a
version with other fields in it, you have 2 choices: either write your OWN
program, or offer me money to change this one!!
The program has not been optimised in any way: yes, it COULD be made
smaller, and perhaps faster, but I really can't be bothered!
The first line of the output file is the "version": this is to ensure that,
if I ever modify the comma-delimited format, I can know which version it is.
Currently, the output file format is 1.0.
Running the program
===================
The program calling syntax is:
MUEXP <output file>
.... if you don't give a filename, it will exit with an error. The USER.BBS
file must be in the current directory. The output file will be simply
over-written.
The returned error levels are:
0 : Program ran OK
1 : Error in command line parameters
2 : Control-C / Escape was pressed during program
99: Internal procesing error (eg: out of range value)
All errors will also return an error message on the screen, with as
much useful information as possible.
Output Format
=============
Take a look at the FORMAT.DOC file: things should become clear (well, as
clear as mud...)
Copyright Etc:
==============
Hobby Use:
----------
Lets put it simply: I wrote this program, so if anyone makes any money
from it, its going to be me! I therefore hold the copyright on this
work of art (!).
If you actually ENJOYED the program, or found it really useful, then I
ask you to send me either a small donation (cash - UK pounds and US dollars
- is acceptable), or something else in lieu (if you are THAT skint, send me
a picture postcard or two, and tell me how much you love the program <grin>)
Comercial Use:
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If you want to use the program in any way that is even remotely
commercial (*), then you may do so ONLY with my permission ...... just
contact me: I AM friendly, and I don't cost THAT much!!!
(*) I'll define "commercial" as a "system run with the intention of making
profit for the sysop, or run a for a commercial organisation". So if you do
charge users to use your BBS, but ONLY with the INTENTION of it being
sufficient to cover the costs, then I'll take the lenient view that you are
running a NON-commercial system. A "Support BBS" for a "for profit" business
/ organisation is deemed to be commnercial.
If in doubt, common sense (mine!) will prevail!
How to find me:
===============
Paul Blitz,
25, Woodgreen Road,
Harestock,
Winchester,
Hants,
SO22 6LZ.
Feel free to write to me, or contact me by phone at home (between
20:00 and 22:00 (UK time) ONLY please) on +44 962-885696.
You may call my BBS: "The Cardboard Box BBS" on +44 962-880278 (for those of
you in the UK, who don't understand international dialling, call 0962
880278).
You can send email to me at Fidonet 2:252/201, or Chatnet 44:2520/201.