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**************************************************************
* *
* Wildcat BBS User Database Search & Print *
* *
* WCSEARCH.EXE v0.4 *
* *
* Copyright (c) 1996 *
* *
* Sagerquist Micro Engineering *
* *
* 1414 W. Kerrick Street *
* Lancaster, CA 93534-2225 USA *
* Data BBS: (805) 723-6908 *
* zs@qnet.com *
* http://www.av.qnet.com/~zs/ *
* *
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DESCRIPTION
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WCSEARCH will search your Wildcat BBS user database and list the
users to an ACSII text file and optionally, to your printer. Up to
20 fields within the user database record may be chosen to be
listed. Record field names may or may not be placed with the
record. Envelopes may also be printed.
OVERVIEW
--------
WCSEARCH was written by a request of a Wildcat BBS sysop and
personal friend of mine. A utility was needed to display the
records of his user's database. Besides the requirement to choose
the different fields of the records to display, printing envelopes
through this program would save hours of work even after the list
was produced. WCSEARCH.EXE is the result.
SYNTAX
------
There is no special syntax, just type WCSEARCH ┘ at the DOS prompt.
FILES IN THIS ZIP PACKAGE
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WCSEARCH EXE <----- Executable program.
WCSEARCH DOC <----- Document for WCSEARCH.EXE - this file.
REGISTER FRM <----- Fill-Out form for registration.
FILE_ID DIZ <----- Description for a BBS file list.
OTHER FILES
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WCSEARCH DAT <----- Created by WCSEARCH.EXE if it does not
already exist. Configuration data.
CAPTURED DAT <----- Output binary file from search function.
CAPTURED TXT <----- Output ASCII text file, contains user list.
OPERATION
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WCSEARCH opens to a menu of nine choices:
Perform Search
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The user database is searched, and the output file CAPTURED.DAT
is created. CAPTURED.DAT is the screened user database records
from Wildcat's ALLUSERS.DAT. Later, data is extracted from this
file for printing to the text file CAPTURED.TXT and the printer.
Name Disqualify
---------------
Up to 10 names may be placed here. These names, if found (partial
or complete) when compared to the user's name, disqualifies the
record and the record is not included in CAPTURED.DAT. For example,
if the name "JOHN" is listed, since the names "JOHN SMITH" and
"VICTOR JOHNSTON" both contain "JOHN", both names are disqualified
and are not included in the list.
ZIP Codes Qualify
-----------------
This function allows you to:
- disqualify area codes from the list.
- include only specific area codes in the list.
- disallow any ZIP code screening.
The TAB key allows for choosing the function you desire.
The "Disabled" function disables all ZIP code screening.
The "Include Only" function will screen IN the records only if
the user's ZIP code matches one of the ZIP codes listed here.
The "Exclude Only" function will screen OUT the records if the
user's ZIP code matches one of the ZIP codes listed here.
Numbers placed in either window are saved. The active function's
numbers are shown in yellow. The inactive function's numbers are
shown in grey. This will save you a step when creating different
lists.
Print Field Select
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Twenty fields of the user database are printable. Each one is
listed. Move the curser to the desired field, and toggle the 'Y'
or 'N' with the space bar. When printed, only the fields with
the 'Y' (Yes) are placed into the output file/printer.
Print
-----
The format of output is chosen here. Include or exclude field
names. Print to the text file CAPTURED.TXT only, or print to both
CAPTURED.TXT and the printer. Print envelopes. Choose to exclude
incomplete envelopes (incomplete records where a necessary part of
the address is missing). Edit the return address for envelopes.
Move the curser to the desired field, and toggle the 'Y' or 'N'
with the space bar.
When choosing envelopes, the print fields are automatically
changed to include only the information required for an envelope.
Print fields are not permanently changed with this feature.
Configuration
-------------
Define the directory location of Wildcat BBS's main directory,
and the directory of the database file ALLUSERS.DAT. These are
directories only. DO NOT include file names.
Also, TAB to the printer port definition, use the SPACE BAR to
cycle through the three values for printer port addresses.
About S M E
-----------
This is just a small blurb about Sagerquist Micro Engineering
and how to get in touch with me.
Registration
------------
Place your name and registration number in the proper places here.
Until registration, only 50 names are placed into the output file
CAPTURED.DAT and subsequently printed.
Exit to DOS
-----------
This function, and also the Escape key, will return you to the
operating system.
REGISTRATION AND SUPPORT
------------------------
This is a user supported product. WCSEARCH.EXE represents many hours
of work. This software is Shareware, not free or public domain.
You are granted a 30 day limited license to evaluate this program,
after which you must either register the product, or discontinue its
use. If you choose to register this program, please make out a check
or money order for $9.95 payable to:
Sagerquist Micro Engineering
1414 West Kerrick Street
Lancaster, CA 93534-2225 USA
California residents add 8.25% Sales Tax of $.82, total: $10.77.
Your registration number will be mailed on receipt of your payment.
Payment is a one time investment which allows you all further revisions
at no extra expense.
Until registration, only 50 users are listed in the output file
CAPTURED.DAT.
Please distribute this program, i.e. upload it to other BBSs in your
community for others to evaluate and use. Your comments on this
program are gladly accepted (requested, actually) at the addresses
below.
The Sagerquist Micro Engineering Support BBS
Carl Sagerquist - Programmer/Sysop
300-28800 BAUD 24 Hours
(805) 723-6908
Internet
zs@qnet.com
http://www.av.qnet.com/~zs/
Thank you for supporting WCSEARCH!
ERRORLEVELS
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On exit, WCSEARCH.EXE will return different errorlevels:
ERRORLEVEL 0 No error.
ERRORLEVEL 10 Monitor error: wrong resolution.
ERRORLEVEL 40 Memory allocation error.
ERRORLEVEL 50 File open error.
ERRORLEVEL 60 File read error.
ERRORLEVEL 70 File write error.
CREDITS
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Many thanks to Ralph Johnson - Compuca$h BBS (818) 772-7036,
Northridge, CA - for requesting, directing and testing this program.
Wildcat BBS is a copyrighted product from Mustang Software, Inc. -
BBS (805) 873-2400, Bakersfield, CA USA.
DISCLAIMER
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This program is distributed as is. No warranty, either expressed or
implied is offered and the programmer is not responsible for any
damages or expenses that may occur through the use of this program.
The user shall determine its suitability. Please communicate any
difficulties with the programmer through the BBS at (805) 723-6908
or the internet at zs@qnet.com.
History
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Version 1.0 05/14/96
- Initial release.