New Horizons Shareware Collection/HORIZONS1.BIN/ICTXT.IC/HISTORY.TXT

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   IconUpdater History file
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  1.0  added many features to a basic door I had on my bbs
       so that other could use it.

  1.10 Fixed the No graphics calls bug.  Added the ability
       of individual user disabiling LogIn.  Added 3 more
       user definable text lines in MainInfo.txt file.
       So noe at 5.  DNInfo.txt still at 7 lines.

  1.20 Fixed CTS detect, it NOW works!  Also fixed the user
       defined key, it made the main menu jump to the download
       menu if the user defined key was NOT defined, (ie. the sysop
       left the last 4 lines of the config file blank).  If you
       leave it blank, fine, if you define a key then that's fine too,
       because it works either way now.  Also fix some other little
       things.  Look for new & better updates in the future.
       Fixed the DSZ so that it will work on both Comm 1 & 2.

  1.30 Fix a few more bugs & added RIP graphics support.
       (*note) that this program only supports com1 & 2 and no
       than a 14.4 modem.

  1.3C SysOps were calling me and telling me that I forgot to include
       the ICSETUP.EXE file in my zip file.  I here now.   Sorry!

  1.40 YES! No the Scan last time on Date function works.  No you can
       have IconUpDater Default to scan and compare the last time on
       date (for the user) and the date you last updated you icons.
       See Sysop text for more info!  You can now hit Return and/or
      "C" to continue to the BBS.

  1.4B Now you have the option to have IconUpDater write to your
       Wildcat's activity log.  Change a few things. And fixed a
       couple of bugs.

  1.50 Now a keyed version. Now Reads WCNODEIC for Multi-Line BBS
       Wildcat software.  Sysop now has the option to FORCE his
       Optional FILE on callers.  Changed the DNICON.CFG file around.
       Added a "Re-loading BBS" when door is finished, so callers
       do not freakout while waiting for Wildcat to swap back in.

  1.60 Added better KEY security.  Added another definable menu option.
       Added the ability to limit access to various menu options.
       Changed the manin menu so that you can have 4 line of text
       in your MAININFO.TXT file.

  1.6c Fixed some major bugs.  Forced file and security level limiting
       were read in wrong.  I think that's it.

  1.6e Oops!  For got to allow Local Logins with the Forced option set on
       #2, so that it did not lock in the sysop. That is NOW Fixed!
       Made some other minor changes while I was at it.  Hopefully this
       should be it until a major upgrade.  PLEASE let me know if you
       run across any problems.  I can't make a great program without
       some input.

  1.6f Fix a small bug. Did not release to WC HQ BBS.

  1.6g Fix 2 more small bugs.  I hope I got'em this time. Will be
       released.

  1.70 Well I switch to a new internal modem and IconUpDater started
       dropping carrier on me when I hit "C".  So I changed it to
       Hit Return.  Now works fine.  Please call me if you detect bugs.

  1.8b The "b" means beta release.  Well I was wrong, 1.70 was still
       dropping carrier with my new internal modem.  So I went ahead
       an re-vamped IconUpDater.  It now supports coms 1 thru 4 &
       IRQs 1 thru 15.  Since I got this version working with my new
       internal modem and it was tested on the external SupraFax, it
       should work with any modem. This version should Fix all problems
       for those who have been experiencing problems.  SO please give
       this program another try.  See future text.

  1.85 Fixed the Button thing when you do not define a menu option. Also
       added the ability for you to create your own Info RIP graphics
       screen.  That file has to be "RIPINFO.RIP".

  1.87 A few little Bug fixes.  Major change on ICSETUP support Program.
       Totally re-wrote it, now you can edit and create DNICON.CFG with
       its easy-to-use menu driven setup.

  1.88 IconUpDater was not recognizing single user names, like "Ryan",
       and it was erroring out.  It would only take full names like
       "Ryan Andersen".   This problem (bug) has been fixed.

  2.00 MAJOR UPGRADE!  This will probably bring some bugs...so let me
       know what you find.
       Fixed the problem with QModem Pro callers.  Shouldn't send
       & print RIPscript, it should now be graphics.  Changed MENU
       structure.  You can now make you own menu's on the REGISTERED
       version; see SysOp.DOC for more info.  Added a better Auto Scan
       Update... it uses the RIPscript RIP_FILE_QUERY.  This will only
       work remotely with RIPterm or QMpro.  It seems like it's working
       okay.
       Changed ICSETUP... but did not add any more lines. Single line users
       will not have to change their config file.  But BIG change for the
       Multi line SysOps.  IconUpDater read in DNICON.CFG differently for
       multi line. RUN ICSETUP.EXE and select #3 on the Config menu for
       more INFO! With this ICSETUP change comes the Multiline sysop's
       favorite, multi-config files, and in one dir, and IconUpDater
       knows which one to run, because it reads in %WCNODEID%.  You'll
       understand once you run ICSETUP.  It's easy.
       Clean alot of the code.  Beware if a caller goes into IconUpdater
       then does a Auto Scan Icon UpDate, then come back to IconUpDater,
       and last, that caller drops carrier; IconUpDater MAY Re-boot your
       computer, depending on your memory cap.
       Heck I did so much to it, I can remember everything.  Remember,
       just call me if oyu have questions or comments.  Oh yea, the new
       file you see, ICFILE.EXE is my RIP_FILE_QUERY program, DO NOT
       worry about it though; IconUpDater takes care of it!!    9/20/93

  2.01 Well thanks to a couple of Registered users, 2 bugs have been
       found and quickly fixed.  Local Down no works.  And the Overflow
       Errer #6 from when locked baudrates above 19200 were enter into
       DNICON.CFG are now fix.  I also for got to included Documentation.
       I have now Documented all features in SYSOP.TXT.         9/21/93

  2.02 Multi-Line BBS sysop could not log on locally because it was looking
       for DNICON#.CFG... so now I just look for the DNICON.CFG.
       Also made change to the way ICSETUP write it's multiple config files.
       If you are running multi node re-run ICSETUP!! and select "Y" for
       multi node and follow instructions.                      9/21/93

  2.10 This is it. I think I got all the bugs!  I was leaving IconUpDater
       in memory while running ICFile.  This was cause the [A]uto Icon
       Scan D/L to think Icon were not on the users drive, when they did
       really exist.  Also added some print statements fot the SysOp on
       HOST end; they just notify the sysop of ICFILE processing fuctions.
       Also added 1 more config line to DNICON.CFG,  which gives the SysOp
       the option of forcing [A]uto Icon Scan Download on the callers.
                                9/22/93

  2.20 Added a [C]ontinue, [A]bort menu to ICFILE for users who need more
       than 20 icons after a file query.  Added more processing text to
       ICFILE for the sysop.                                    9/22/93

  2.30 Fix bug 2 little ICFILE bugs. Changed ICFILE Time wait function.

  2.31 Fix Security level bug.  Added a "User Online: " to ICFILE. Fixed
       Overflow problem in ICFILE.  Increased FORCED.LOGs to handle
       upto 1500 users.  Added a ERROR.LOG... Remember to delete this
       file if it gets to big.  Changed the temp.cfg name.  ICFILE now
       unzips your ALLICONS archive and reads them in alphabetically.
                                 9/24/93
  2.32 Tried making a 1 version for both Wildcat and other BBS..
       Didn't work.. very well...                                9/25/93

  2.33 Still has some bugs.

  2.34 Finally, one version for botth Wildcat and other BBS that can
       produce a 52 line Wildcat 3.x type DOOR.SYS file.
       DOOR.SYS conversion programs did not seen to work.  Your BBS
       must be able to create a DOOR.SYS that put the proper Last time
       On date on line 17.   You can try converting one.  If it works
       please let me know.
       Changed some on the screens in ICFILE.  Also added a choice to
       download the ALL ICONS zip file if the number of icons not
       found is greater 20.  If the BBS software is Wildcat and the
       caller aborts, ICFILE will return to IconUpDater, all other
       option combinations - ICFILE will return to the BBS.    9/26/93

  2.35 In my ICFILE.EXE program I turn on a system timer, and I forgot
       to turn it back off before exiting the program.  This was causing
       some systems to crash. I now turn it off before exiting. 9/28/93

  2.40 Added ICMAINT.EXE!  This file will automatically update your
       ALLICONS.ZIP (ARJ) file and your DNICON.CFG. Meaning NO SysOp
       maintenance!  Also removed "Path to UpDated Icons".  There was no
       need for it, now that ICFILE is working.  So that config line is
       now an "ANSI caller" Yea or No switch.  DO SEE SYSOP.TXT for more
       info on these new features... also RE-RUN ICSETUP, for safety.
       This should do it for awhile... A Mainrtenance free, file pushing,
       Icon Scanning, RIP'n awesome door!!!                    9/30/93

  2.41 Fix the securit thing.  If you Force a file on a user who did not
       have a high enough security level to download it, they got trapped
       in IconUpDater.  Now if you force a file on a user, IconUpDater
       checks to make sure they have a high enough security level for it,
       if not, then IconUpDater does not force that file on them.
       Also fixed ICMAINT.... it was not working with DOS's Sharing turned
       on... now it does.                                      10/02/93

  2.42 IconUpDater creates a temp DIR and temp config file for ICFILE to
       do it's Icon Scan; but it was not creating separate config file
       or temp DIRs for multi BBS, menaing that 2 or ore callers would
       be sharing the same configs and DIRs.... not now... IconUpDater
       not creates separate config file and temp DIRs base on the Node
       number read from %wcnode%.... also menaing that if you are
       running a NON-WIldcat Mutli-node BBS... this will not work...
       and I would appreciate a call so we can get it to work.  I need
       more input from Non-Wildcat sysop.
       Also change the display format in ICFILE.  Also increased the
       CPS for 9600 and up callers on the Icon transfer...much faster now!
       If a 2400 baud caller is online... then I turn off the Hardware
       hand shaking.  This should fix the few Lockup problems I was getting
       calls on. Also added the [A]uto Icon Scan Button to the Sysop's
       screen when a RIP caller is online.  Also fix the double printing
       of "IconUpDater (c)Copyright 1993...." at the bottom screen.
       Fixed another forced problem... if you forced a file and the caller
       selected [A]uto Icon Scan, it bypassed the Forced file... Now it
       does not.  It check to make sure nothing is being forced before
       foing and Auto Icon Scan.                               10/03/93

  2.43 Change some code so IconUpDater could be interfaced with D/L Door.

  2.44 Change some code so that the first Sysop definable menu option (#1)
       can be set up to run any other file (door program)! Read the
       SYSOP.TXT file to find out how to do this.  NOW fully supports
       Non-standard com set ups.  If you enter a non standard IRQ value
       then enter the base address!  ANd fixed a missed spelled word
       on the main menu.                                       10/07/93

  2.45 DSZ and GSZ were not getting the proper command line for Non-Standard
       IRQs and coms...... should be fixed.                    10/10/93

  2.46 I forgot to update ICMAINT.EXE when I updated Iconupd.exe! Fixed!
       Also updated ICFILE... now if ICFILE/IconUpDater can NOT find
       1 to 15 icons... it will automatically send the Icons to the user
       one at a time.  If it can't find 16 to 2 lest then the total
       number of icons in your archive it will give the call a choice of
       either Download all icons, continue one at a time, abort, (and just
       added) ZIP (or ARJ) the icons the call does not have and send them
       those.  Increase the # of bytes sent in DSZ & GSZ... to speed up
       the process.  Also cut the RIP compatibility test to 2 seconds
       instead of 4 seconds, so IconUpDater "Pops Up" faster at login.
                                10/12/93
  2.47 Every EXE file has been upgrade in this version... to fix all the
       little things... ICFILE.. the Auto Icon Scan now checks for the
       existance and File Date of each ICON!  ICMAINT.exe has been upgraded
       to match the change in the config file. ICSETUP.exe has had the
       little bugs fixed.  ICONUPD.exe (IconUPdater) still does seems to
       be working with Digiboard or special com setups for certian users,
       I am working on this problem so everyone can enjoy the leisure of
       using IconUpDater.  Added more detail to Userlog.txt file from
       ICFILE.EXE... you'll see what I mean.
       Thank you for your support!                              10/14/93

  2.48 Now IconUpDater (and ICFILE) wite a log to the Activity log file.
       I also added support for FOSSIL and DigiBoard, but has not been
       fully tested.  For Fossil and Digi you must have SDPF.EXE in your
       path.  This is a Transfer protocol writen by StreamLine Design,
       and it is available for download from DUOnline if you do not have
       it.  I added a ICMAINT Statistics screen for you; it pops up after
       ICMAINT is run, to tell ya what's up with the your icons.  10/16/93

  2.49 Fix some bugs that deal with IconUPDater working with DigiBoards.
       Added 2 more config lines to DNICON.CFG, also added a 3rd Menu
       screen to ICSETUP.exe for these 2 new config lines.  One of these
       new config lines ask for your Path to your Activity Log, so
       IconUpDater and write to it.  The other is for the maximum number
       of Icons that a caller does not have before forcing single icon
       sownload on them. Corrected some ICSETUP, ICFILE, ICMAINT problems.
       Every EXE had been updated except convert.exe.           10/23/93

  2.50 Due to the fact that ICFILE.exe (the Icon Scanning part of IconUpDater)
       has continued to lock up 5 BBSes, I decided it was time for a rewrite!
       So here it is. For ICFILE to work you MUST have the ICMAINT.CFG file
       setup.  Therefore I included the ICMAINT.CFG in with the ICSETUP.exe
       program.  So just re-RUN ICSETUP and make sure on ALL 3 menus, that
       the information is EXACTLY correct.  For a complete over view of
       how icfile now goes about to the icon scan see the sysop text....
       also read the KEY.DOC file... I changed the KEY generator procedure.
       I hope this one will work better for every one... I like it better.
       It's alot faster that's for sure... enjoy... and thanks for hanging
       in there!!!                                              10/26/93

  2.51 Added a time function. It keep track of how long the user is in
       IconUpDater and when then user is finished and returns to WildCat,
       it give back all the time the user used up... so that the user
       actually did not use any time up while in the door.      11/13/93
       Added DOS 6.2 fixes.
       Have been updating ICSETUP.EXE for better testing the config.
                                11/22/93

  2.52 Another Major rewrite.  Added the Space Saver option. Cleared
       up the problems on accessing Non-standard COM setups, including
       GSZ & DSZ. All file have been rewritten.  READ THE DOCS!!!
      *THIS ONE REQUIRES A NEW KEY FILE.  I have changed my Key
       generator mainly so it is easier for you to call DUOnline get
       you KEY and get offline ASAP.                       12/1/93

  2.60 Well everytime I get ready to release this sucker, I find
       another cool option to add to it.  Added another menu
       option, NOW 3 file or DOS hooks!  All new Interfaces...
       you can NOW make you own ANSI and RIP screens with @-CODES!
       See the @-Codes file. I add to sysop control buttons for when
       you are forcing files or have high security levels set. They
       are the NUM and CAPs lock keys.  See sections on new features.
       Fixed the Multi-Line Non-Standard IRQ programs...well at least
       I finaly got it working here on COM 3 w/IRQ 5.  You could
       basically say this is a re-write also... at least it looks
       alot different, code n' all.  Matter afact I have been working
       on this for 4 straight days, and I can't quite remember
       everything... but believe, you love it. This one deserved a
       larger number than 2.53.  Oh yea.. I also added another
       command key to the main menu, "*".  See MainMenu text for
       details.                                            12/4/93

  2.61 Fixed some screen write problems in ICSETUP.exe, that had caused
       a coupld of system to reboot.  Changed MAININFO.TXT to MAININFO.ANS
       so you can add color.. Also added "@" code support to MainInfo.ANS.
       See the MAININFO.ANS in the SCREENS.ZIP file for an example of
       how to use it.  PLEASE READ SOME of the MANUAL, or you will not
       unlease the true power and flexibility of IconUpDater.    12/7/93

  2.62 Fixed a bug in ICMAINT.  If you ran it it was only re-writing
       32 of the 39 line config file..oops!  This new version has
       40 lines since I added one more option. ANd I made sure that
       ICMAINT.EXE reads and write all 40 lines. A couple of other
       twists here and there. The major add on is the abilty to
       screen out callers and ONLY allowing RIP caller to get through
       to your BBS.  Run ICMANUAL and see "Menu file Names" and
       "Configs" sections... and also Re-Run ICSETUP and configure
       line #40 to your preference.                              12/9/93

  2.63 Some fixes.  Added the ability to Drop all callers except
       RIP callers.  line #40 in the config, in ICSETUP, see the
       section "Additional", the 3rd line "allow ONLY RIP callers"
       set this to "N" if you want ANSI callers to be able to access
       the BBS.                                      12/11/93

  2.64 Some little cosmedic fixes.           12/12/93

  2.65 Fixed the icon scan percentage complete BAR; it is much faster
       and it only draws one button per position. Added another support
       program. This one is for your callers when they use the Space
       Save (tm) option.  After it scans and finds old icons on their
       drive, it will ask them if they want Space Save to send them
       DELICONS.EXE file (about 40,000 K in size).  If they have it
       sent to them, then they can quickly drop to DOS, run DELICONS,
       which will read in the text file listing of old icons, then
       delete them, then it will delete the old icons list and itself.
       I would like to eventually set this up in the Applications
       section in RIPterm to make it more automated.
       I changed the DSZ and GSZ line parameters to turn off Hardware
       Handshaking ot hopefully put a stop to the 2400 baud problems.
       If this cause more problems then before PLEASE contact me ASAP.

       Also fix the ALLOW only RIP callers. line #40 of the config
       file.  If you had this set to yes, "Y", then IconUpDater
       logged off ANSI callers, but allowed ASCII callers (it should
       only allow RIP callers).  This has been corrected. If this option
       is set to "Y", then all callers will be logged off your BBS except
       callers using a RIPterminal Package.

       Now when you set the "Turn On Local Warning Sounds" to "Y" for
       yes, ICSETUP.EXE will not play any sounds either. Before it
       only turned off IconUpDater's sounds. Thxs MM of C-CAD-D.

       Made some other internal changes to increase performance.
                                   12/24/93
  2.66 Ok... Fixed the TIME thing for those who run Wildcat.  It now
       gives the proper time back to the user that he used up.  Also
       trashed the idea of using the CAPS & NUM lock keys to change
       the FORCED and SECURITY level status of the user.  I switch
       these keys to F1 & F2 respectively.  See MAIN MENU for more
       information on these features.  Also have run in to times when
       I quickly wanted to drop to DOS and add an icon to my ICONS
       directory for a particular user who was online but already in
       side IconUpDater... therefore I add a DROP to DOS... "F3".
       And last, I added a Date Formater, so those running IconUpDater
       outside the States can use the DD/MM/YY format.     02/10/94

  2.67 Well I just felt the urge to add more to IconUpDater and keep
       it on top as the best.  In this version I added a QModem Pro
       detection routine. (see WHATSNEW.TXT).  I add a pop-up window
       for the callers when you drop to DOS; it just says that where
       you went.  If you are forcing ANSI caller to be logged off
       your BBS, IconUpDater now writes it to your activity log (if
       you run Wildcat).  This way you'll know who called but did not
       get to the BBS.  I changed one of the @-codes to a PAUSE for
       when you make your own screens. (see "Menu File Names").
       Now you can have more than one Information screen, like the
       RIP one I have include with this version. It explains
       IconUpDater's option to the caller. If you use it MAKE SURE
       you read the "Menu File names" section.   A fellow sysop gave
       me a utility for forcing Doors to display ANSI graphics when
       run under Desqview; there is a copy of it on DUOnline.
       I changed the "Info on RIP" button to "Information"; this way
       it could be Information on any thing, such as the new RIPINFO
       .RIP screen I included.  I also added the "+" key.  If you or
       the caller selects this it will log them off.  It is not
       dislpayed on the Main Menu, but it is outlined in the RIPINFO
       .RIP file. You may add it yourself if needed.