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3D Graphics Mode, V1.02 Copyright (c) Walter Feller 1992
A 3 Dollar Utility
3DGrM is a utility which will ask a caller which mode
they prefer to enter a door under.
I only have a 2400 baud modem. I usually keep my settings
to non-graphic black and white when I do my calling, but
when I play a door, I like color. Seems to make it more
like a game to me.
There are quite a few doors out there that default to the
BBS settings. Drives me nuts to have to go and change
my BBS settings just to play a door. Especially one that
I've went broke in or something and forgot. Then I have
to change back before I log off.
This door utility gives the caller a choice.
3DGrM uses Door.Sys. If the BBS doesn't read changes from
the Door.Sys file after exiting the door (such as WildCat
3.x systems) the color mode defaults to the settings pre-
vious to entering the door.
3DGrM is easy to use and the only requirement is that it
is executed from the directory that contains the Door.Sys
file.
Typically, I place it on the first line of the Door.BAT
file.
Here's a sample Door.Bat file;
3DGrM02
cd \wc30\doors\inbet
inbet inbet.cfg
If I use a converter program to produce another type
of user data file (like CallInfo.BBS) I use 3DGrM
before I convert the file.
Another sample;
3DGrM02
QKDoor Gap WildCat
cd \wc30\doors\tank
tank tank.cfg
There's really not much to it. I hope I've over-explained
the thing. A little overkill in this case is probably a
good thing. Or not.
When a door is selected caller is presented with the
following options;
Choose Display Mode
.
1 - Color Graphics
2 - Mono Text
Enter - No Change
.
Mode 1,2 or Enter >
The caller makes their choice and they're on their way!
If Enter is pressed, the default settings remain the
same as when they left the BBS, and a quick exit starts
the door.
Now about your money (but of course).
At this time there are no real benefits to registering
3DGrM. Except maybe a little satisfaction from showing
your support of this programmer. I'll do my best to
remember you all when I make a million from putting
together these things.
So help yourself to giving me a little encouragement in
the form of a check or money order for $2.95 or so to;
Walter Feller
6003 Saturn
Mira Loma, Ca. 91752
Of course all of my utilities are available for download on
ANoTHeR BBS - 619-244-3675 - Hesperia, CA.