\~This is the screen where you can enter an online service that this site will support.
\~
\~The Service Name should be both descriptive and relatively unique. One of the systems indexes is the Service Name field.
\~
\~When you have completed your screen (filled in all the fields) you must ACCEPT the screen by typing a 'Y' in the Accept [Y/n] field.
\~
\~After you save (accept) the screen, If you make any changes to the data in any of the fields you will be prompted to the fact that the record has been changed and you must ACCEPT the screen before leaving to save the record.
\~
\`SERVCITY
\~City where service is located in. This can be a relative name (ie BOSTON for Cambridge or CHICAGO for N.Chicago or SAN FRANCISCO for San Mateo or DENVER for Aurora). It will help your patrons know if it is going to be a long distance call.
\~
\~If you are going to be calling a SPRINTNET or TYMNET or similar network access phone number to gain access to this service then you must enter "NETWORK ACCESS" (case is not important) in this field. This will indicate that the city name is not important. Otherwise, PUBLIC ACCESS will check to make sure that you have a unique phone number for this service.
\~
\`SCREEN8
\|Service Use Window (SERVUSEW)
\~
\`SCREEN9
\|LOGON SEQUENCE STEPS
\~
\~Every logon sequence involves waiting for a PROMPT of some nature from the remote system then sending a REPLY. This Prompt/Reply sequence can be as little as 1 step or upwards of 8 or more steps. PUBLIC ACCESS supports a maximum of 12 steps.
\~
\~If the entire logon sequence requires more than 12 steps then let us know and we will re-think the way we set up these steps. But, 12 should be more than enough for the systems you will support.
\~
\~It is hoped that this screen is fairly self explanatory. Enter the first PROMPT that the remote system will issue (NOTE: If your system is supposed to send the first information leave this field empty). Now, in the respective REPLY field enter the appropriate REPLY. If the system is looking for just a hot key (one character) REPLY then put just that character in the REPLY field. If the remote is looking for a string of data like a persons last name terminated with a Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF) then you must end the REPLY string with a trailing "^M" characters (symbol for CR/LF).
\~
\|SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES and CHARACTERS
\~
\~No Waitfor PROMPT String: There may be special instances where the initial PROMPT is not a character string, but instead a NULL string (empty string), where you are supposed to initiate the logon sequence from this end. In these instances leave the first waitfor field blank and put your reply in the reply field. The system will detect an empty (null) waitfor prompt, wait two seconds, then send your reply.
\~
\~Escape Characters: If you need to send an Escape (ESC) to the remote system this is represented by the "^E" (Shift-F6 -Carrot- then Capital E).
\~
\~Space Characters: Similarly, you may send one or two SPACEBAR by using the "^S" (Shift-F6 -Carrot- and Capital S)
\~
\~Special Transmitted Characters
\~^M = Carriage Return / Line Feed (Alone or following any string)
\~^E = Escape Character (Up to two on same line by themselves)
\~^S = Spacebar (Up to two on same line by themselves)
\~
\~Example: System prompts the caller for "FULL Name:" and waits for the caller to type in their name (ie Betty Smith) followed by a carriage return. So you would enter the following in the logon screen...
\~\+PROMPT1: FULL Name:
\~\+REPLY1: Betty Smith^M
\~
\~Example: The system connects and waits for the caller to send an initialization sequence or code string....
\~\+PROMPT1: (blank)
\~\+REPLY1: ...^M ( string of dots followed by a Carriage Return/Line Feed)
\~
\~Example: The system says to send two ESCape Characters to 'wake it up'.
\~\+POMPT1: Send two ESCapes and wait one moment.
\~\+REPLY1: ^E^E
\~
\`SCREEN10
\|APPL./COMM. SERVICE - REVIEW OPTIONS MENU
\~
\|** Activity Review Screen Backdrop **
\~
\~With this MENU the system operator has the option to indicate a sort preference on the service file. The services (applications and communications) are combined into one list for the System Operator only. This is to facilitate getting around and moving between application program maintenance and communication service maintenance. The patron does not have this option. They are restricted to listing just applications or just communications.
\~
\~The menu choices are:
\~\+[F1] This screen
\~\+[F2] View the list of services sorted alphabetically by NAME.
\~\+[F3] View the list of services sorted alphabetically by STATE/Name.
\~Note: Application Programs, not having a state, are grouped by "*".
\~\+[F4] View the list of services sorted alphabetically by TYPE/Name.
\~\+[F5] View the list of services sorted numerically by Phone Number.
\~Note: Application Programs, not having phone numbers are grouped by "*"
\~\+[F6] View the list of services sorted by who added (S=Site, U=User).
\~Note: Application Programs, cannot be installed in to the system by patrons directly. They are grouped by "*"
\~\+[F7] View the list of services sorted numerically by ACTIVITY. (Most to Least)
\~\+[F8] Search the list for a special word or phrase and create a sublist.
\~
\~Note: [*c]=means that if you selected a service from the list based on this sort it may force a return to communiations Setup/Edit screen. For example: If you select Sort on Phone Number and the from the list you select a service with a phone number in the phone number field then the record would be displayed on the Communications Add/Edit Screen, even if you had come from the Application Add/Edit Screen.
\~
\~You can move about the list of services rapidly by using any one of the following methods.
\~Page UP, Page Down, Home, End, Cursor Up, Cursor Down. You also may use the first key of the sort field to jump directly to that area of the list.
\~
\~For Example: With the sort on phone number you can press '8' to go directly to the area of the list where the phone numbers start with the number '8'.
\~
\~With the sort on Name you can press 't' to directly to the area of the list where the names of the services start with 'T'. i.e. Press 'W' will get you very close if not exactly on WordPerfect if it were on your list.
\~
\~Finally, You may press F1 and bring up a special window where you can enter enough characters of a name to be unique then press ENTER to go directly to the exact service.
\~
\~For Example: Presss F1 then type in 'Dial' then press ENTER. The cursor will jump directly to the line with Dialog on it.
\~
\~All lists of services will have two blinking areas of the screen. These are the current sort field.
\~
\~
\|The ACTIVITY DISPLAY LIST SCREEN
\~
\~This screen offers column a view of the services sorted by activity in descending order with several columns of information. The sort oder is on total accrued charges for this service. The columns are:....
\~
\~[OnLine Service Name] The name of the application or online service or communication procedure.
\~
\~[Date Added] This is the date the service was added. It can give you a sense of how the service had performed over time
\~
\~[Data Used] This is the date the service was last used
\~
\~[Time Used] This is the time the service was last used
\~
\~[Number Times] This is the total number of times the service has been used to date
\~
\~[Accrued Time] This is the total accrued HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS that this service has been used.
\~
\~[Accrued Charges] This is the total number of accrued charges for each service to date.
\~
\`SCREEN11
\|CREDIT CARD TRANSFER SEQUENCE SCREEN
\~
\~Enter the Service's Request String Prompt here. When PCPLUS detects this string from the service it is connected with it will prompt the patron to confirm the patron still wants to proceed. If the customer confirms the transfer, PUBLIC ACCESS will send a pre-formatted string of information to the service.
\~
\~
The String will have 9 fields and will looklike:\~
\~
\~Credit Card Number|ExpDate|
\~FirstName|LastName|Address|ZipCode|AVS Code
\~
\~Example:
\~5433-3232-4533-4343|0394|
\~Barry|Fitzgerald|1123 Elm Street|345122103|W
\~
\~The string will have the '|' character as field delimiters
\~
\`SCREEN12
\|NEW PATH SCREEN
\~
\~For some reason PUBLIC ACCESS could not locate it's files in the directory on file. So, please indicate where the data files are.
\~
\`SCREEN13
\|VideoList Window (Videolistw)
\~
\`SCREEN14
\|Loading Patron Module Message Window (Usermodw)
\~
\`SCREEN15
\|COMMUNICATIONS PATH SCREEN
\~
\~Public Access could not find the indicated new communications program. Please indicate where the program is located (Drive:\\Path)
\~
\~Example: C:\\PATH\\PROGRAM
\~
\`SCREEN16
\|SORT LIST MENU (Listmenuw)
\~
\`SCREEN17
\|APPL./COMM. SERVICE - REVIEW OPTIONS MENU
\~
\|** General Service List Display Backdrop **
\~
\~With this MENU the system operator has the option to indicate a sort preference on the service file. The services (applications and communications) are combined into one list for the System Operator only. This is to facilitate getting around and moving between application program maintenance and communication service maintenance. The patron does not have this option. They are restricted to listing just applications or just communications.
\~
\~The menu choices are:
\~\+[F1] This screen
\~\+[F2] View the list of services sorted alphabetically by NAME.
\~\+[F3] View the list of services sorted alphabetically by STATE/Name.
\~Note: Application Programs, not having a state, are grouped by "*".
\~\+[F4] View the list of services sorted alphabetically by TYPE/Name.
\~\+[F5] View the list of services sorted numerically by Phone Number.
\~Note: Application Programs, not having phone numbers are grouped by "*"
\~\+[F6] View the list of services sorted by who added (S=Site, U=User).
\~Note: Application Programs, cannot be installed in to the system by patrons directly. They are grouped by "*"
\~\+[F7] View the list of services sorted numerically by ACTIVITY. (Most to Least)
\~\+[F8] Search the list for a special word or phrase and create a sublist.
\~
\~Note: [*c]=means that if you selected a service from the list based on this sort it may force a return to communiations Setup/Edit screen. For example: If you select Sort on Phone Number and the from the list you select a service with a phone number in the phone number field then the record would be displayed on the Communications Add/Edit Screen, even if you had come from the Application Add/Edit Screen.
\~
\~You can move about the list of services rapidly by using any one of the following methods.
\~Page UP, Page Down, Home, End, Cursor Up, Cursor Down. You also may use the first key of the sort field to jump directly to that area of the list.
\~
\~For Example: With the sort on phone number you can press '8' to go directly to the area of the list where the phone numbers start with the number '8'.
\~
\~With the sort on Name you can press 't' to directly to the area of the list where the names of the services start with 'T'. i.e. Press 'W' will get you very close if not exactly on WordPerfect if it were on your list.
\~
\~Finally, You may press F1 and bring up a special window where you can enter enough characters of a name to be unique then press ENTER to go directly to the exact service.
\~
\~For Example: Presss F1 then type in 'Dial' then press ENTER. The cursor will jump directly to the line with Dialog on it.
\~
\~All lists of services will have two blinking areas of the screen. These are the current sort field.
\~
\|The SERVICE DISPLAY LIST SCREEN
\~
\~Here you have a column view of the services sorted according to your preference. It offers several columns of information. They are:....
\~
\~[OnLine Service Name] The name of the service or communication procedure.
\~
\~[ON/OFF] The ON/OFF flag for each service. This flag indicates whether the application or service will be ON or visible and available to your customers when they are using the system. Most of the services supported here (in your database) are likely going to be 'ON'. If you want to remove the service from use for a while of perminently just toggle to OFF in the service Add/Edit Screen.
\~
\~[ST] This is the state/province where the service is located. This is a [*] character for non-communication services or applications.
\~
\~[Type/SRV] This is the three character code word that represents this 'TYPE' or class of application or service. "COM" and "BBS" are reserved code words for communication services.
\~
\~[Full Phone Number] This is the full phone number for communication services. Non-communication services (applications) are indicated by a [*] here.
\~
\~[S/U A] ADDED BY code letter. This will be a 'S' for all services added by the system operator and a "U" for all services added by your patrons. If a service is added by a patron a couple of items occur. First it will always be entered with it's on/off flag "OFF". This gives the system operator a chance to review new services before making them generally available for other patrons. Next, the patron can specify whether this particular service that they are adding should be added to the common database of available services. If they say YES then you can modify its onoff flag at your convenience. If they do not want it added to the common database then the service is erased when they finish their session. Your customers can not add applications, only communiction services. The system operator can select SORT BY WHO ADDED from the menu and then jump back and forth between the system added services and the patron added services by pressing the 'S' or 'U' keys.
\~
\~[YES ... or ... NO] columns
\~[C] Credit Card Autotransfer. "Y or N" If the particular remote service highlighted by the cursor bar cooperates with PUBLIC ACCESS and accepts the automatic transfer of credit card information your "Y"es flag will be here.
\~[F] Service Free of Charge. "Y or N" The remote service is free of charge and the public is welcomed to call in.
\~[L] Local Free Call. "Y or N" The call will be local (Yes) or long distance (No)
\~[R] Patron Must PreRegister. "Y or N" The patron must Pre-Register for this particular service. For the moment they do not allow access by casual PUBLIC ACCESS patrons.
\~[S] Local Site Charge. "Y or N" The system (site) charges for the use of this equipment when accessing this service.
\~
\`SCREEN18
\|Slctserv2w
\~
\`SCREEN19
\|SEARCH WORD SCREEN
\~
\~Use this screen to develop a special subset list of services which have a common word or phrase in there record.
\~
\~
\`SCRIPTA
\|APPLICATION PROGRAM NAME
\~
\~Enter the name of the software program you wish to run in this field.
\~
\~After you have filled in the Drive and Directory where the program is located, PUBLIC ACCESS will check to see if it is located where you said it should be. If PA cannot find it you will be prompted for a Drive and Path where it can be found.
\~
\~Example: If installing an application such as WordPerfect (r) enter 'WP' here.
\~
\`SCRIPTC
\|COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM NAME
\~
\~Enter the name of the communications terminal software you wish to run in this field.
\~
\~"PCPLUSV2" is the required default program name when running the text based (non-graphical) online communications services through the industry's leading terminal communications program, PCPLUS V2.01 (PROCOMM PLUS) from Datastorm Technologies. Other text based communication terminal programs are not supported at this time. The other communication programs do not have the required syntax in their command structure at this time!
\~
\~Graphical Terminal Programs will work. You may specify any graphical terminal program you wish such as Prodigy, America Online, Coconet etc. In either case the system will check to see if it knows where the driver name is located on disk. If it cannot find it you will be prompted for a Drive and Path where it can be found.
\~
\~Example: If installing a communications program such as PRODIGY (tm) then enter "PRODIGY" here. The system will dial their communications program instead of PCPLUS.
\~
\`SERVTYPE
\|TYPE SERVICE or APPLICATION\~
\|(As Appropriate)
\~
\~PUBLIC ACCESS provides to two main areas of use. APPLICATIONS and ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS.
\~
\~Enter a three (3) character code word for this type of application or online communications service. BBS and COM are reserved words for Communication Programs. All Communication programs have to be setup up under Online Services.
\~
\~The Online Services are Coded with BBS or COM to indicate whether they are strictly COMmercial Systems such as CompuServe (tm) or has some free aspect such is the case with almost all BBS's (Bulleting Board Systems).
\~The system operator may wish to follow these guidelines for coding APPLICATIONS.
\~
\~DTP = Desk Top Publishing
\~GAM = Games
\~SPD = Spread Sheets
\~WRD = Word Processors
\~etc
\~
\`ONOFF
\|SERVICE SWITCH - ON / OFF
\~
\~If for some reason you do not want the customers to be able to call a particular service you can toggle this system to OFF. This way you do not have to delete the whole record for what might be just a brief period.
\~
\~Additionally, the system will not allow a patron to call a service set to OFF if the patron attempts to call this service using the OTHER option. So the system operator can effectively block the patron from calling selective services by entering creating a full service here and then marking it at OFF.
\~
\~When you are ready to allow this service again, just toggle it back ON.
\~
\~
\`PRIMEUSE
\|PRIMARY USE - DESCRIPTION
\~
\~You have 217 spaces here to give a brief description of this application or service. The first 35 spaces are seen in the Patron's service list selection window, so try to provide enough of a unique description in the first 35 spaces. References to WORD PROCESSING, SPREADSHEETS, or JOBS, ASTROLOGY, EQUESTRIAN, STAMPS, GAMES, GENEOLOGY, USA TODAY NEWS, etc, could be helpful. This is where the system operator can indicate the basic nature of the service and can be viewed by patrons. If for some reason more space is required to fully do justice to this service then the system operator can provide more details in the Provider Memo Screen. The Provider Memo Screen can be viewed by the patron, but not altered in any way. The PATRON MEMO Screen can contain information, but is alterable by the patron.
\~
\~
\`LOCALCHG
\|LOCAL CHARGE
\~
\~You have the ability to make a service FREE to the patron by not charging a fee. Just say "N" and turn off the charge all together for the use of this equipment for this service. If there were a particular online service that you feel you would like to make available free of charge then just enter 'N' for 'NO'. It will then override the system charges and allow the patron to access this service for free.
\~
\~
\`BAUDRATE
\|BAUDRATE
\~
\~Enter the correct baud rate for the system. If in doubt leave the current setting. Usual settings are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14,000, 16,800, 19200, 38400.
\~
\~
\`SERVDPHONE
\|DATA PHONE NUMBER
\~
\~This is the phone number the computer will dial to reach the entry point/port modem for the remote system being called. It might be a regular local number, a local network access number for TYMNET/SPRINTNET, any legal (authorized by you - see phone number authorization under 'SYSTEM SETUP') long distance number or a 1-800-XXX-XXXX direct access number.
\~
\~This version of PUBLIC ACCESS automatically screens out all '976-XXXX', '1-900-XXX-XXXX' numbers and any foreign exchanges starting with '01'.
\~
\~
\`VIDEOMODE
\|VIDEO EMULATION
\~
\~All systems you call will support at least one and very often multiple video emulation modes. Popular modes recognized by just about every system are ANSI and VT100. Don't let this be a problem for you. If the system doesn't support the mode you have chosen it is easily changed by the patron at logon time. This is just a good general mode to start with.
\~
\~If you know that another video emulation is best then select it here. The emulation modes that are supported by this system at this end are:
\~Some services will require special modem setup strings that vary from the standard setting. You can over ride the modems default setup settings by placing a PREFIX modem string here and then when the call is completed you can reset to default with a SUFFIX string.
\~
\~The form is {PREFIX STRING}/{SUFFIX STRING}. You are responsible for knowing what your correct modem commands are.
\~
\~Example: &M0/&M4 will turn off ARQ on US Robotics Modems, Then turn it back on after hang up.
\~
\`DUPLEX
\|DUPLEX
\~
\~Settings are FULL or HALF
\~
\~When you type something on your keyboard it is sent directly out the modem port to the other system (not to the screen!). Most system will echo it back to you (FULL duplex) and you will see it on you screen as a character received. It looks as though it is displayed on your screen as soon as you type it. Some systems will not echo it back to you so you have to tell your own system to display it on your screen so you can see what your are typing (HALF DUPLEX). If you are getting two of everything try try setting Duplex to FULL. If you are not getting anything on the screen try setting Duplex to HALF.
\~
\`DATABITS
\|DATABITS
\~
\~Services will either work with 8 or 7 databits. 8 databits is frequently used with 'N' parity. It you are getting garbage on the screen, the try changing the databits setting.
\~
\~
\~Frequent Settings are:
\~\+8-N-1, 8 databits, No Parity, 1 Stopbit or
\~\+7-E-1, 7 databits, Even Parity, 1 Stopbit
\~
\~
\`LOGID
\|USER ID
\~
\~This is the site's USER ID, if this site is registered. This will allow the site to support patron usage of the site's SYSTEM PASSWORD and SYSTEM ID to logon.
\~
\~This system will send the command to DOS to launch/run the selected (non-PCPLUS) communications program 'PROGRAM NAME USERID PASSWORD' in that order. (i.e. PRODIGY JOHNQ)
\~
\~This is completely separate from the logon script under F4 LOGON. The logon script under F4 is specifically for PCPLUS text based terminal communications.
\~
\`PARITY
\|PARITY
\~
\~The parity settings are O=ODD, E=EVEN, M=MARK, S=SPACE, N=-NONE. 'N'one is frequently used with 8 databits.
\~
\~If you are getting garbage try changing these settings.
\~
\~Frequent Settings are:
\~\+8-N-1, 8 databits, No Parity, 1 Stopbit or
\~\+7-E-1, 7 databits, Even Parity, 1 Stopbit
\~
\~
\`LOGPASS
\|USER PASSWORD
\~
\~This is the Site's PASSWORD. It can be used in those instances where the site is registered and the patron will be logging in to the remote system using this systems ID and PASSWORD.
\~
\~In those instances where this system is registered and subscribes to the particular remote service the patron will be given a choice of whether to use the systems long on password or theirs.
\~
\~Frequently the remote system will give the patron access to more of their systems features if they logon in under their own password. For one thing E-Mail is never supported if a patron logs in under this systems password.
\~
\~This system will send the command to dos to launch/run the selected (non-PCLUS) communications program 'PROGRAM NAME USERID PASSWORD' in that order. (i.e. PRODIGY JOHNQ)
\~
\~This is completely separate from the logon script under F4 LOGON. The logon script under F4 is specifically for PCPLUS text based terminal communications.
\~
\`STOPBIT
\|STOPBIT
\~
\~This is either a '1' or a '0'. In most cases it is going to be a 1 Stop Bit with 8 Databits and N parity (8N1).
\~
\~Frequent Settings are:
\~\+8-N-1, 8 databits, No Parity, 1 Stopbit or
\~\+7-E-1, 7 databits, Even Parity, 1 Stopbit
\~
\~
\`SERVMINCHG
\|PER MINUTE CHARGE
\~
\~You can specify and modify the charge on each individual application or online communications service. Enter the amount here you want to charge for this service by the minute.
\~
\~Example: $.13 cents a minute equates to about $8.00 per hour
\~
\~Suggest charging in the $0.05 to $0.20 range. The system can accommodate any charge from $0.00 to $99.99 per minute.
\~
\`ISFREE
\|SERVICE FREE TO USE
\~
\~This indicates whether the listed service itself charges callers for its use and generally a patron must be pre-registered. Some services require pre-registration, but do not charge. Some charge, but do not require pre-registration.
\~
\~
\`SERVSESCHG
\|CHARGE RATE PER SESSION
\~
\~Enter the flat rate amount here you would like to charge per session ( 1 customer using this application or online service one time )!
\~
\~Example: $1.00 for 1 session.
\~
\~Suggest a rate in the $.50 to $2.00 per session range. The system can accommodate rates from $0.00 to $99.99 per session.
\~
\`SUBSCRIBES
\|THIS SERVICE SUBSCRIBES
\~
\~Indicates whether this site/system has pre-registered and subscribes to the service in question. If this is a 'Y'es then the patron has the option of logging on to the service using the site's system ID and PASSWORD or their own. They do not have to be pre-subscribed themselves.
\~
\~
\`SERVLDMCHG
\|LONG DISTANCE SURCHARGE RATE
\~
\~Enter the amount here that you will need to charge to cover your costs for any long distance (50 State) calls the customer makes. Most long distance companies have a 16-25 cents/minute day time rate. Find out what your LD company is charging you and put in an amount here sufficient to cover any expenses and perhaps make a profit.
\~
\~
\`USERMUST
\|PATRON MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
\~
\~This indicates that the service is a commercial service of one degree or another and will not allow anyone to log on without being pre-registered.
\~
\~
\`CCARDSOK
\|MAY USE CREDIT CARDS
\~
\~This particular service is set up to accept credit card information from your system for billing purposes. All remote accrued charges are automatically billed to the patron's credit card pre-authorized at the beginning of the call.
\~
\~
\`SERVPAGCHG
\|PER PAGE CHARGE
\~
\~Enter the per page rate you wish to charge for this particular application.
\~
\~Example: $0.90 per page
\~
\~Suggest Rates in the $0.50 to $1.50 range. The system will accommodate rates from $0.00 to $99.99 per page.
\~
\`SWITCHES
\|COMMAND LINE SWITCHES
\~
\~Enter any special command line switches that your application program requires to run. When starting up QA, a popular database manager, you may want to enter special video mode switches that the program needs to run properly
\~
\~Example: Program Name: QA Switches: -ssc CUSTOMER
\~
\~This would load QA and set video mode with '-ssc' and begin with the CUSTOMER file.
\`APPPATH
\|DIRECTORY PATH
\~
\~This should be the full directory path where the program is located.
\~
\~When running an MS-WINDOWS program from PUBLIC ACCESS, place 'WINDOWS' in the 'APP Run PROGRAM' field, place the name of the program including path information in the 'Switches' field and place the location of the the WINDOWS software (usually C:\\WINDOWS) in the 'APP Drive\\PATH' field.
\`SCREEN20
\|Service/Application Selection Option Menu
\~
\`SCREEN21
\|APPLICATION ADD/EDIT SCREEN
\~
\~This screen is provided to the system operator to ADD any application of their choosing to the PUBLIC ACCESS system.
