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File: ZMENU1_0.ARJ
Description: Zmenu 1.0 - Mecca menu files for Maximus CBCS BBS.
Platform(s): DOS, OS/2
Author: Zsolt M. Zador of ZMZSoft Ltd.
Type: FreeWare
Released: 6 November, 1994
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=====[ The copyright notice ] ================================================
Zmenu, as is released in this archive, is...
(c) Copyright 1994 ZMZSoft Ltd. All rights reserved.
=====[ License ]==============================================================
COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION AND/OR USE PROHIBITED WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE
AUTHOR. IF YOU WOULD MAKE A PROFIT FROM Zmenu's DISTRIBUTION AND/OR USE YOU
ARE COMMERCIAL AND THEREOFRE PROHIBITED FROM DOING SO.
Noncommercial distribution and/or use is permitted under the following terms:
You are free and encouraged to distribute Zmenu in it's original form by any
means. You are free to add/change/delete to/from these .MEC files to suite
your individual tastes. However you may not re-release your edited versions as
Zmenu. If you have made some changes that you think makes these menus better
please send them to me and if I agree I'll make them a part of the next
release of Zmenu. You agree to release any copyright of your changes and you
agree that it will become a copyrighted property of ZMZSoft Ltd.
=====[ Warranty ]=============================================================
You get no warranty. These are simple text files that can do no harm to you
or your system. There are no executables in the archive so no chance of
viruses either. However, if in some way the use of these files produce
personal or material harm we are not liable/responible for it. This archive
is intended as a free service and should be treated as such. Basicly, don't
look a gift horse in the mough. If you have a problem with some or all of
the files contained herein make it known to us but we will not guarantee that
anything will be done about it.
=====[ File list and explanation ]============================================
Name Extention Size Date Time Description
FILEM ANS 3792 11-06-94 5:29a File Area menu in ANSI format
FILEM BBS 2784 11-05-94 1:32a File Area menu in .BBS format
FILEM MEC 6347 10-25-94 5:57a File Area menu in .MEC format
FILE_ID DIZ 77 11-06-94 4:48a Description file
MAINM ANS 3211 11-06-94 4:58a Main menu in ANSI format
MAINM BBS 3682 11-06-94 5:05a Main menu in .BBS format
MAINM MEC 9795 11-06-94 5:05a Main menu in .MEC format
MESSAGEM ANS 2359 11-06-94 5:25a Message Area menu in ANSI format
MESSAGEM BBS 3600 11-05-94 1:32a Message Area menu in .BBS format
MESSAGEM MEC 8073 10-25-94 5:45a Message Area menu in .MEC format
MESSAGES ANS 2469 11-06-94 5:27a Message Area menu in ANSI (SysOp's)
REGISTER BBS 1889 7-31-94 10:18p Register file in .BBS format
REGISTER MEC 2701 10-25-94 12:15a Register file in .MEC format
ZMENU DOC 8109 11-06-94 6:04a The file you are reading
16 file(s) 58888 bytes used
=====[ What is Zmenu? ]=======================================================
Zmenu is a collection of MECCA menu files that I created for the use on my
BBS. I liked them so much that I though others might want to, if nothing else,
learn from them, to make their own menus. To new Maximus SysOps these may be
a quick and neat way to add spice to their menus until they get comfortable
enough to make their own.
=====[ Modifying the menus ]==================================================
I used TheDraw (an ANSI art program) to make these menus. Then, I used Max's
ANS2MEC(P).EXE to convert to .MEC files. Next, I used a plain text editor to
take out the [repeatseq] statements (they make the .MEC files hard to read
and edit) and added other Max specific features like the prompt on the bottom
of the menus. I found it easier to edit the .MEC files directly for small
changes. For major changes, it's best to go back through the process and
edit the .ANS files with TheDraw (or your favorite ANSI editor). Editing the
.MEC files directly can be a little frustrating first, but you'll soon get
the hang of it.
Note! The Message and File menus of most BBSes usually stay the same over
long periods of time so those need little editing and upkeep. But, the Main
menu will vary greatly depending on what you have installed and what services
you offer your users. For this, I have also included all the menu files in
ANSI format for easy editing. Remember, you'll have to go through the process
outlined above if you edit the ANSI files.
The Main menu file is set up a certain way. When a new user logs onto my BBS
he/she is logged on as Dirgrace. They will see the second menu in the main
menu .MEC file. I let them see what options are available on my system but
don't give them access to everything. So, they will feel inclined to fill
out the registration file which I also made with mecca so I can get some more
info from them than what Max requires. Once the form is filled out their
access is set to Normal and will be then shown the menu on top of the main
menu .MEC file. I have included the registration .MEC file with this archive
also in case you want to look at it but since it is not actually a part of
the menus I will not explain how it works. You should be able to figure it
out yourself.
As I said before, you may use these menus right in your own BBS as they are
but I would encourage you to instead use them as a reference to making your
own. If you do make your own, send them to me so I can include them in the
next release. It would be nice to make Zmenu have all sorts of different
menu `sets' as to give people even more ideas. I'm sure someone will come
along and make better menus than what I made since I'm not an artist. I
challange you to best me in the ANSI menu wars. *=) Again, as I have stated
in the license, you agree to give up your copyright to the menus and that
they will become a copyrighted property of ZMZSoft Ltd. However, your name
will be listed at the end of this file as to give you credit for your work.
=====[ Installation ]=========================================================
Once you got the files looking and working the way you like them, put the
.MEC files into your MISC directory, or wherever you put your .MEC files.
Then, use MECCA(P).EXE to compile them to .BBS files. Next, in MENUS.CTL,
you have to add a couple of lines. Let's say we are installing the File Area
menu. It should look like this:
..............................................................................
Menu FILE
Title File Area Menu
MenuHeader File
MenuFile msc\FileM NOVICE ----- This is where you tell Max
to display your menu file
instead of the normal menus
it makes.
MenuLength 13 ----- This option is required so
Max knows how long the menu
file is. Otherwise you will
have things scrolling off
the screen.
% === rest deleted ===
End Menu
..............................................................................
Make the changes for every menu you are installing. Then, run SILT(P) MAX to
recompile the CTL files and that's it!
=====[ What I want from you ]=================================================
I do not want any payment for these files. They are easy for anyone to make
from scratch and I only released them so others may use/learn from them so
they can make their own custom menus. Besides, having all Max BBSes look the
same is boring. I mean, the reason Scott Dudley (author of Maximus) made the
menus so simple in the first place is to promote creativity. I do want some
feedback though. I'd like to know if these files has made anyone's life just
a little easier. And how they are being utilized. So, please, if you decide
to use these, just drop me some NetMail letting me know what you think.
=====[ Info ]=================================================================
If you want to see these menus in action call my BBS and log on.
Thanks for your time and I hope the best in everything.
Zsolt Zador
SysOp,
Voyager/2 - OS/2 in Space
1:207/514
(909) 794-9694 or (909) 794-9564
=====[ Acknowledgements ]=====================================================
All names referenced in this document are registered trademarks of their
respective companys.
=====[ Credits ]==============================================================
Many million thanks go to Scott Dudley for authoring such a great (and
affordable) BBS program.
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