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{COMMO} AutoQuoter v1.0
By Brad Wilson and Brian Matusz
Copyright (C) 1991 Crucial Software
Introduction
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What? You like {COMMO} but you think that the default quoting macro they
provide is less than admirable? Think you're alone? Doubtful! We wrote this
program in about 15 minutes, the original version at least. Then we decided
that something like this shouldn't be left to itself, and decided to put an
interface on it and distribute for the modest fee of $0.25. Send your quarter
(sorry, if you send a stamp, no change will be returned) to us today! We'll
consider you a registered user with no additional benefits.
Seriously, this works rather nice. The original version used ANSI codes to
run the colors, which didn't work so well with Telegard and TAG for screen
pauses. The new version (this one) supports Telegard/TAG style color changes
through the CTRL-P number method. This allows you to change your colors
through the personal setup and run with it from there.
How do I use the thing???
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Well, it's rather simple. The macro that I use (uses the GREY PLUS key to
activate) is the following:
AutoQuoter v1.0 COMMO Macro
{gr+} {screen n,c:\data\temp\quote.txt} {scroll} {exen quoter}
{asci c:\data\temp\quote.$$$} {exen del c:\data\temp\quote.txt >nul}
{exen del c:\data\temp\quote.$$$ >nul} {screen n,OLD SCREEN FILE} {}
Rather simple. All this does is change the file name for scrollback, ask you
to write some scrollback to file, then QUOTER.EXE takes over and lets you run
the quoting module that transforms the raw text into something that looks like
a quote! It uploads the new file, deletes the temporary files, and runs back
to terminal mode.
QUOTER.EXE uses a data file that is placed in the directory where QUOTER.EXE
is and is called QUOTER.DAT. It saves all the changes you make to this file
every time before you exit.
Some of the more (annoying?) features
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1. Telegard/TAG color support
Allows you to assign two colors based on the Telegard/TAG color system of
CTRL-P and then a number. A checkbox is available to turn the color support
off if you plan to use this with any other system than Telegard/TAG/WWIV.
2. Configurable file paths
The files used for input and output are configurable so that you can place
them anywhere you want. Just modify the stock macro to reflect correct paths
and such. It is even possible to run the whole thing from your COMMO
directory and use no paths.
3. Automatic redundancy checkoff
If you quote more than once to the same person, AutoQuoter knows it and
doesn't place a header out the next time you quote. So when you start QUOTER
it initially has this option off. It can be simply overridden by going to the
check box and changing it's state. Because some people may want to always
have a header or never have a header, this function can be overridden by a
command line option. Using {exen quoter @} will cause QUOTER to not perform
this function. Otherwise, any time you change the recipiant's name, the box
will become automatically checked for the first output and automatically
unchecked for subsequent quotes.
How do I navigate through QUOTER?
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Quoter uses the intuitive interface for input found more commonly in Microsoft
and Borland products. The input allows the toggling of the insert status
(indicated by a cursor size change) and other features. Use the up and down
arrows to navigate through the different fields, or the ENTER key to move to
the next field. Press ESC when you are finished.
What if I have problems with QUOTER?
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We are available for technical support through our BBS, "the Land of Rape and
Honey". We run a US Robotics Dual Standard, and accept calls at 2400 baud and
up. The number is [313] 625-1484. Brad Wilson uses the handle Divinity and
Brian Matusz uses the handle Spahn Dirge. Either SysOp will be happy to
answer any questions you may have about QUOTER.
Typical: Hi to Zman, Kitty, North Pole and Dj. Everyone should run Telegard!
Not like this is a biased statement or anything... :^)
Let us know what you think of this program and {COMMO} as a terminal program.
We are always interested in what the user thinks! See you in the real
world...