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*************************************************************************
* MAKEBLTN.EXE *
* A PCBoard 15 Sysop Utility *
* version: 1.5 date: 05/27/1994 *
* (c) Copyright 1994 by Al & Mike Segura *
*************************************************************************
Purpose: To analyze the PCBoard USERS file information and generate
several bulletins: Top Callers, Top Downloaders, Top Up-
loaders, and Top Cities. Works on 1 to multi-node network
systems and on very large systems (upto 90,000 users).
Contents: 1. MAKEBLTN.DOC this file.
2. MAKEBLTN.EXE the subject EXE file.
3. FILE_ID.DIZ brief BBS text description of this item.
4. MAKEBLTN.CFG sample configuration file.
Description: MAKEBLTN.EXE will generate one combined or four separate
bulletins on top caller information. PCBoard color codes
are also inbedded in the bulletins and are Sysop configurable.
The program is configured by the Sysop through the use of
file MAKEBLTN.CFG and is defined below:
sample CFG file entries
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Line 1: C:\PCB\MAIN\USERS
Line 2: AL SEGURA
Line 3: USER2
Line 4: USER3
Line 5: USER4
Line 6: USER5
Line 7: 15
Line 8: 10
Line 9: SEPARATE
Line 10: BLUE
Line 11: CYAN BWHITE
Line 12: BLUE BYELLOW
Line 13: BLUE BMAGENTA
Line 1: Path to PCBoard USERS file
Line 2 - 6: Names of up to 5 users to exclude from
bulletins, case insensitive.
Line 7: Number of top cities
Line 8: Number of top callers/down-uploaders
Line 9: TOGETHER or SEPARATE (make 1 or 4 bulletins)
Line 10: Main Background Color (PCB colors)
Line 11: Border Background/Text colors (BWHITE = Bright
White)
Line 12: Info Background/Text colors
Line 13: Header Background/Text colors
Execution: The program is executed by entering the program name
(MAKEBLTN.EXE). The program will then read its CFG file, if
not found, it will generate a default CFG file of its own.
Next, the program reads the PCBoard USERS file. NOTE: the
USERS file is only 'read', NO modifications are made!!
Once executed, the program displays an opening credit, follow-
ed by status messages, such as: reading user records, computing
top callers, writing reports, etc. If the Sysop selected
combined bulletins, then one file named TOP1 is generated, if
separate bulletins was selected, then files TOP1, TOP2, TOP3,
and TOP4 are generated--all in the same directory as the EXE
file. (If separate, TOP1 = top cities, TOP2 = top uploaders,
TOP3 = top downloaders, TOP4 = top callers). The TOPx files
can then be called as text display or intro files, or the
BLT.LST file can be edited to display them as main board or
conference bulletins.
The program may be run stand-alone or from an EVENT or Batch
file. If older versions of the bulletins are present, the
program will over-write them.
Registration: Registration fee is $10 US, and applies to all future versions
of the program as well--in other words, only register once.
Payable in cash, check or money-order and mailable to:
A. Segura, P.O. Box 1089, Sterling, VA, 20167-1089.
When you register, you will receive the key to eliminate the
UNREGISTERED message in the bulletins.
Also, if you would like to provide suggestions for
improvement to the program, bug reports, or just a note
of thanks or hello, please forward those as well. See
below for my mailing address and BBS number. Additionally,
I frequently browse the RIME Sysop and PCBoard conferences,
although contacting me there is not as reliable because
sometimes I get very busy.
Updates: The latest version of the EXE program can be obtained from
my BBS: SBG Online! BBS (703) 450-9456. If you have any
comments or suggestions for improvement, you can leave them
there also. The file will be found in directory #1 as a
FREE/NOTIME file. The BBS runs PCBoard 15 at 14400v42bis.
I also post the latest versions on SALT AIR and WORLDNET BBSs.
WorldNet was featured in the May edition of BoardWatch
magazine, tell Tony that Al sent 'ya. You can also usually
reach me in the RIME conferences (Sysops, PCBoard/Hints/
Utils, etc) (SBGONLINE, #5561 RIME).
Source If you desire a diskette containing the C source code so
Code: you can modify it for your own use, the cost is $25 US. I
accept cash, check, money order, or VISA/MC. You can place
an order online on the BBS (703) 450-9456 or by mail at:
A. Segura, P.O. Box 1089, Sterling, VA, 20167-1089.
Additionally, for $25, you can subscribe to the PPE
conference on my BBS. The conference will always contain
the latest version of the source code for CALLBLOC,
CALLERID, VULGARID and several other PPEs for immediate
downloading. The subscription period lasts one year. We
also have the latest version of the PIER Shareware CDROM
always online. You can even subscribe online with your
VISA/MC via (S)cript Questionaire #2 for immediate access.
Distribution: You may freely distribute this complete package, only in an
unmodified form. No remuneration may be collected or charged
for this work by anyone other than the below noticed
individual/company except for that cost incurred in actual
electronic media production (i.e. diskette or CDROM). In
other words, it can be placed on BBSs, shareware CDROMS, etc.
but I/my company reserves the right of copyright and
remuneration for the actual work. The source code may NOT
be distributed by anyone other than the below listed company.
Disclaimer: The user agrees when utilizing this package that he does so
at his own risk with no guarantees, implied or otherwise, as
to the functional performance or liability of the package.
Development History:
Vers. Date Remarks
----- -------- -------------------------------------------------------
1.0 05/01/94 Initial release.
1.1 05/07/94 Fixed bug which prevented file sharing for multi-node
systems.
1.2 05/08/94 Well, 1.1 didn't do it, so, 1.2.
1.3 05/13/94 Modified to work with LARGE users files/systems.
1.4 05/19/94 Fixed 2 bugs, # of cities => # of callers, calls > 255
1.5 06/09/94 Fixed Top Callers # of calls math bug.
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* (c) Copyright 1994 A&M Segura/Fax~An~Ad Marketing, Inc. *
***************************************************************************
Other PPEs:
********************************************************************
* Look for these other fine utilities at a BBS near you *
********************************************************************
AUTOSUBS.PPE run as a script questionnaire, allows online credit
card subscriptions to BBS (VISA/MC), completes log
entries and sends alert message to SysOp. (for
PCBoard 15)
ALLCALL.PPE generates a text display bulletin, complete with PCB
color codes, of all the callers to the board.
ALLSTAT.PPE generates a text display bulletin, complete with PCB
color codes, of statistics of all the callers to the board.
BULLCHK.PPE performs automated tracking of bulletins read by the
user and performs a user upgrade when all sysop selected
bulletins have been read.
CALLERID.PPE performs basic callerid identification, logs info
in file log and user records if desired, and will
also display desired text screens to users--must
have callerid capable modem. Several SysOp config-
uable options. (for PCBoard 15)
CALLBLOC.PPE performs a call blocking function before the
user can log on based upon a SysOp defined listing
of undesirable phone numbers--must have callerid
capable modem. Even sends the SysOp an alert message.
(for PCBoard 15)
DUP-BLOC.PPE Blocks current users from signing-on with duplicate
records--uses CallerID info. Should be used with
CALLBLOC.PPE for complete blocking system.
MAKEBLTN.EXE Top callers, cities, down/uploaders bulletin generator
PADLOADS.EXE Automated uploads directory padder--makes your BBS look
more active with more daily uploads.
REPORT.EXE Program generates reports of CallerID info, user record
phone numbers, common passwords and several other goodies
to aid Sysop in identifying abusive or questionable users.
VULGAR.PPE performs a vulgar word/phrase check on user names and
city entries based on a file of names defined by
SysOp, and performed before complete newuser login.
(for PCBoard 15)
VULGARID.PPE same program as VULGAR.PPE except it automatically
passes the callerid info to CALLBLOC.PPE program
for future lock-outs. (must have both programs and a
modem that supports callerid) (for PCBoard 15)
NOTE: VULGARID ver. 1.x only works with CALLBLOC
ver. 1.x. VULGARID ver. 2.x only works
with CALLBLOC ver. 2.x.
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* (c) Copyright 1993 A. Segura/Fax~An~Ad Marketing, Inc. *
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