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- DevonSoft's
- LANTools Version 1.0
- May 3, 1991
-
- ╒══════════════╕
- │ Introduction │
- ╘══════════════╛
- As a Systems Administrator or one who creates networks for a
- living, you probably already know that the glue that holds these
- complex systems together is the little Batch files and utilities.
- DevonSoft's LANTools is a collection of such utilities designed to
- make your life a little easier.
-
- ╒══════════════╕
- │ Requirements │
- ╘══════════════╛
- Most of the functions in LANTools operate directly with the Novell
- Bindery information. Because of this integration with Netware,
- LANTools will not work on any other network type, or on stand-alone
- machines. Besides that small requirement, you should have the
- following resources available:
-
-
- √ IBM Personal Computer or Copmpatible.
-
- √ 256K RAM Free or more
-
- √ VGA, EGA, CGA, Mono, or Hercules Monitors are supported
-
- √ Novell Netware 2.1x and above, or ELS versions (versions below
- 2.1x may not support the printing functions)
-
- ╒══════════════════════════╕
- │ Registration and Support │
- ╘══════════════════════════╛
- LANTools is not free software. If you use any of the utilities
- contained in this package after a 30 day trial period, you need to
- support our development efforts by sending a check or money order
- for $45.00 (US Funds) to:
-
- DevonSoft Products
- 85 Brandon
- Conroe, Texas 77302
- BBS - (409) 273-3112
- CIS: 70421,1506
-
- Technical support and upgrades are available by calling our
- Technical Support Bulletin Board (BBS). We are open 24 hours a
- day, 7 days a week, and support 300-2400bps. We would like to hear
- from you if you have any suggestions, improvement ideas, or
- customization requests.
-
- ╒═════════════╕
- │ Conventions │
- ╘═════════════╛
- In the functional descriptions below, the following conventions are
- used:
-
- [option] Options enclosed in brackets are optional.
- /x= Lettered options are required parameters.
- FILESPEC Any file specification, such as *.EXE, z:\joe.txt
- FILE.EXT Any valid Filename, such as z:\public\joe.txt
-
- ╒═════════════════╕
- │ LANTools Attach │
- ╘═════════════════╛
-
- Description: Attach is functionally equivalent to Netware's
- ATTACH command, with the major difference in that
- the interface is much prettier. Users can select a
- file server that is not already attached by using a
- bouncebar menu. Attach prompts the user for
- required information, and tells them whether the
- attachment was successful.
-
- Use: LANTools Attach [/q]
-
- Parameters
-
- /q Use "Quiet Mode." Do not clear the screen after
- the program has completed.
-
-
- ╒══════════════════════════╕
- │ LANTools Bulletin Master │
- ╘══════════════════════════╛
-
- Description: BBS allows the system administrator to set up ASCII
- text files, then display them to particular groups
- of users upon login, or from a menu item. With
- this feature, you can notify your users of any
- events, procedures, or policies.
-
- If you specify multiple text files, BBS will
- display a bouncebar menu of available bulletins,
- and will allow the user to point and shoot the
- bulletins he wants to read.
-
- Use: BBS /f=FILESPEC [/g=GROUP,GROUP,GROUP] [/q]
-
- Example: LANTools BBS /f=z:*.bbs /g=ADMIN,TECH
-
- Parameters
-
- /f (Filespec - Required) Can be any filename, or group
- of files. You can add any fully qualified pathname, one
- filename, etc.
-
- /g (Groups - Optional) BBS will check to see that the user
- running the program is a member of this group (or
- several groups separated by a comma) if this
- optional parameter is used. If you do not specify
- a group, BBS will assume EVERYONE can read the
- bulletins specified.
-
- /q In all LANTools utilities, this parameter means
- "Quiet Mode." If no bulletins are available, or
- the user does not belong to a specified group,
- using this parameter means to skip the informative
- message "No Bulletins Available."
-
- Text File When creating a text file for display in BBS, the
- Notes very first line can contain a title. To display
- the title when multiple text files are available,
- use the following format:
-
- ^^This is the Title^^
- ..Rest of ASCII text file
-
- ╒══════════════════╕
- │ LANTools Capture │
- ╘══════════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools Capture is functionally equivalent to
- Netware's CAPTURE command. With LANTools Capture,
- you can redirect your LPT1-4's output to any
- defined network queue, or end a capture session,
- and return print operations to a local printer.
- Capture does all this with complete error checking
- and friendly interfacing.
-
-
- Use: LANTools Capture [/q]
-
- ╒═══════════════════╕
- │ LANTools IsMember │
- ╘═══════════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools IsMember is a batch file enhancer. This
- utility allows you to determine if a user is a
- member of a particular group. LANTools IsMember
- returns a DOS ERRORLEVEL that you can test and
- perform conditional branching.
-
- Use: LANTools IsMember /g=GROUP1,GROUP2
-
- Returns: ERRORLEVEL 1 = User is a member of the specified
- group (or groups separated by a comma).
-
- ERRORLEVEL 0 = User is NOT a member of the
- specified group (or groups separated by a comma). LANTools List
-
- Description: LANTools List is a simple file viewer for ASCII
- text files. I'm sure you have seen programs like
- LIST, BROWSE, or maybe you have written your own.
- This program is a simple version of those, but in a
- form that even the most computer-illiterate users
- can use without getting overly confused. In
- addition, this program follows the other LANTools
- in the interface, giving your system a colorful,
- fluidity.
-
- Use: LANTools List /f=FILE.EXT [/q]
-
- Parameters
-
- /f (FileName - Required Parameter): any valid file
- name, such as Z:FRED.TXT. If the file does not
- exist, a message displays. Note also the text file
- to display is limited to 64K.
-
- /q (Quiet Mode - optional): Do not clear the screen
- when the program finishes.
-
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ LANTools Lock │
- ╘═══════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools Lock allows you to lock your computer
- while you are away at lunch or away from your desk.
- You can display a brief message to those who come
- to your desk and look at your screen.
-
- Use: LANTools Lock [/m="MESSAGE TEXT"] [/p] [/q]
-
- Parameters:
-
- /m (Message Text - Optional) Message to display when
- your machine is locked. If this parameter is not
- specified, you will be prompted to enter this
- information.
-
- /p (Password - Optional) Password that will be used
- to unlock your keyboard. If you do not specify
- this parameter, you will be prompted to enter this
- information.
-
- /q (Quiet Mode - Optional) do not clear the screen
- when the program has completed.
-
- ╒═════════════════╕
- │ LANTools Logout │
- ╘═════════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools Logout is functionally equivalent to
- Netware's LOGOUT.EXE. The difference is in the
- interface. LANTools Logout allows you to prompt the
- user with a colorful message, then reboot
- (optionally) the machine when a specified time
- period, or press of the enter key has been
- performed.
-
- Use: LANTools LOGOUT [/m="MESSAGE TEXT"] [/w=n] [/r] [/q]
-
- Parameters
-
- /m (Message Text): Use this parameter if you would
- like to display a message to the user after he has
- logged out. Note that when specifying a message,
- you must use the " marks surrounding the message
- text.
-
- /w (Wait time): Amount of time to wait before ending
- the program. If not specified, 0 is assumed, which
- means to wait until <Enter> is pressed.
-
- /r (Reboot): Reboot this computer when the program
- completes.
-
- /q (Quiet Mode): Do not clear the screen when program
- is finished.
-
- ╒══════════════════╕
- │ LANTools Message │
- ╘══════════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools Message is a simple utility that allows
- you to display messages to your users in a
- formatted, consistent and colorful format. Users
- do not need to have ANSI.SYS loaded, nor do you
- have to check for monitor type.
-
- Use: LANTools Message /m="Message Text" [/w=n] [/q]
-
- Parameters
-
- /m (Message Text - Required): This parameter tells
- LANTools Message what to display. Note that the
- message text must be surrounded by the quotation
- (") marks. You are limited to 60 characters.
-
- /w (Wait Time - Optional): Tells LANTools Message how
- long to wait before ending the program. If you do
- not specify a parameter, 0 is assumed, which means
- to wait until <Enter> is pressed.
-
- /q (Quiet Mode - Optional): Do not clear the screen
- after the program ends.
-
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ LANTools Send │
- ╘═══════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools Send is functionally equivalent to
- Netware's SEND.EXE. With LANTools Send, however,
- the user interface is quite a bit more friendly and
- colorful.
-
- Use: LANTools Send [/q]
-
- Parameters
-
- /q (Quiet Mode - Optional) Do not clear the screen
- after the program ends.
-
- ╒══════════════════╕
- │ LANTools TimeOut │
- ╘══════════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools TimeOut is a program that waits until a
- specified time is reached, then returns a DOS
- ERRORLEVEL. The program can be aborted by entering
- in a specified password, which then a different DOS
- ERRORLEVEL is returned. This returned value can be
- tested in a batch file. A common use for this
- utility is in Automated Tape procedures, such as
- performing an automatic backup at 02:00.
-
- Use: LANTools TimeOut [/t=HH:MM] [/p=xxxxxxx]
-
- Parameters
-
- /t (Time - Optional) If specified, this is the time
- that must be reached in order for TimeOut to end.
- If not specified, you will be prompted to enter
- this information. Note: Use 24 Hour Military
- time!
-
- /p (Password - Optional) If specified, this is the
- password needed to abort the program. If not
- specified, you will be prompted for this
- information.
-
- /q (Quiet Mode - Optional) Do not clear the screen
- after this program ends.
-
- TimeOut Returns the following DOS ERRORLEVELS:
- 1 = Time Reached.
- 0 = Password Entered Correctly
-
- ╒═════════════════╕
- │ LANTools YesBox │
- ╘═════════════════╛
-
- Description: LANTools YesBox is another batch file enhancer.
- With YesBox, you can place a message on the screen,
- and have the user respond with the up or down arrow
- keys to select either "Yes" or "No". Depending on
- what the user selects, a DOS ERRORLEVEL is
- returned. This returned value can be tested in a
- batch file for conditional branching. You probably
- have a utility that does this for you already, but
- not as friendly and colorful as this one is!
-
- The user cannot break out of this prompt. The only
- valid keys while in this function are the Up and
- Down arrow keys, and <Enter>.
-
- Use: LANTools YesBox [/m="Message Text"] [/q]
-
- Parameters
-
- /m (Message Text - Optional) Whatever text you
- specify in this parameter will be used as the title
- for the yes/no box. If you do not specify a
- parameter for this function, "Are You Sure" will be
- used. Note that you must surround your text with
- quotation (") marks, and are limited to 40
- characters.
-
- /q (Quiet Mode - Optional) Do not clear the screen
- when the program ends.
-
- LANTools Yesbox Returns the following DOS ERRORLEVELS
-
- 1 = The "Yes" option was selected.
- 2 = The "No" option was selected.
-
- ╒═══════╕
- │ Notes │
- ╘═══════╛
-
- We are planning the following enhancements to LANTools:
-
- 1. Rolodex/Address Manager
- 2. Map Assistant
- 3. Send/Recieve Files between users.
-
- If you have any ideas for enhancements, please let us know! While
- we're here, here's a plug: Try Einstein Electronic Mail! You can
- find it on CIS, or on our support BBS. You'll find the same easy-to
- use functions in a professional, friendly electronic mail program for
- Novell Networks.
-
- ╒══════════════════╕
- │ Revision History │
- ╘══════════════════╛
- Date Description
- =========================================================================
- 05-03-91 Initial Release of Version 1.0
-
- ╒════════╕
- │ Notice │
- ╘════════╛
-
- Novell is a trademark of Novell, Incorporated.
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- All other trademarks mentioned are trademarks of their respective holders.