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FILENAME: MXLST05B.ZIP
Copyright AKA Software 1995
Reseda, CA
Description
MEXLIST is a program written in the Maximus MEX language to allow your
users to enter and browse a list of BBS's. The list may also be searched
for specific area codes or BBS names. The sysop has several options to
customize the program. The sysop can control if the user can edit an entry
they made at a later date. The sysop can also set the privlege level required
to edit an entry the user didn't make. This allows you to give your co-sysop
editing privleges. MEXLIST requires ANSI to use. It will detect if the user
has ANSI and act accordingly. If the user has ANSI toggled on but it is not
detected the program asks the user if they wish to continue. If ANSI is detected
but it's not toggled on the program tells the user to go to the settings menu
and toggle it. Future versions may allow the user to toggle ANSI in the program.
This program is guarenteed to do nothing more than take up space on your
hard drive. If it deletes all your users the author is to be held harmless.
You should make a backup of your user file before running this as it accesses
same during it's operation. All attempts to debug this program have been
taken but it's your call if you decide to use it.
1.0 Installation
1.1 Preparation
Unzip these files into a temporary directory and then copy the MEXLIST.VM,
MEXLIST.CTL, and BBSLIST.AKA into your M directory under the directory where
your copy of Max is run from. In other words, if Maximus runs from your
D:\MAX directory then you would want these files in the D:\MAX\M directory.
Edit the MEXLIST.CTL to suit your tastes. The MEXLIST.CTL file is
self-explanatory but make sure you follow the instructions. Put all keywords
flush left and leave 1 space between keywords and paramters.
1.2 Calling from Maximus
This routine can be called with either a line in the MENUS.CTL file
or from a MECCA file.
If you wish to call it from the MENUS.CTL file insert the following
line in the menu you wish to call it from.
MEX M\Mexlist Disgrace "1) Mexlist"
If you wish to call MEXLIST from a MECCA file use the following.
[mex]M\Mexlist
2.0 Keywords
The following is taken directly from MEXLIST.CTL. It defines the
keywords for the features.
%
% Only works for Registered versions. The name of your BBS
%
BBSName AKA BBS
%
%
% Only works for Registered versions. The Sysop's Name
%
SysopName Don Lafferty
%
%
% Your Registration number - removes the delay at the beginning
%
RegNumber 00000000
%
%
% Privlege level required to edit any entry. Set this to the level
% number in your Access.ctl of who you want to be able to edit any entry
%
EditPriv 100
%
%
% Your local Area Code. This is used for the area code if the user
% only entered 7 digits
%
AreaCode 818
%
%
% The file name of your list. This must reside in your \Max\M dir
%
FileName MEXLIST.LST
%
%
% Can the user edit entrys he/she made? Set to Yes if so or No if not
%
UserEdit Yes
%
3.0 Registration
This program is not crippled in the unregistered version except for a
10 second delay at the initial screen. To register, send $5 or whatever
you think it's worth ($5 min) to:
Don Lafferty
P.O. Box 370008
Reseda, CA 91337
Include your BBS name and Sysop name the way you want them to appear
on the opening screen. The reg number is keyed off those two items
so make sure they are exactly what you want. I will mail you your
reg key and also send it by internet email or Fidonet netmail. Be
sure to specify if you want it sent by electronic means and include
the address to send it.
If you can convince me you can't afford $5 I will give you a key. I
understand running a BBS can be very expensive and registering all
the extras adds up. Free keys will only be delivered by internet email
or Fidonet.
4.0 Thanks
Special thanks to Scott Dudley and Lainus Corporation for giving us
this incredible BBS software.
Thanks to my wife Betty who doesn't complain when I get so involved
with this stuff that I forget to get her an anniversary card.
The author can be reached at:
Fidonet 1:102/960
sysop@akabbs.com
laffert@primenet.com
Or at AKA BBS
(818) 881-0142 (14.4)
(818) 881-9633 (14.4)
(818) 344-7844 (28.8) Note: This node is only 28.8 part time
Don Lafferty
Sysop AKA BBS