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ChatBox (C) Copyright 1991 Yandell Computer Services
Set_F10 (C) Copyright 1991 Yandell Computer Services
-- [ ChatBox 1.2 New Features 11/8/91 ] -------------------------------
* Text in each ChatBox window (box) now starts at the top of a window and
moves down the screen, rather than starting at the bottom of each window.
* If the caller is at or below a Sysop specified connect speed, when the
text reaches the bottom of the window it will now wrap back up to the top
of that window. This is much better than scrolling at low connect speeds,
and allows split screen use with callers at all speeds. (ChatBox still
scrolls the same way it used to if a caller is above the Sysop specified
"wrap instead of scroll" setting)
* The Sysop and Caller may clear their incoming windows (the window the other
person is typing in) for easier readability (horizontal split screen only).
This feature can be disabled if the Sysop wishes.
* A text "arrow" (pointer) follows each line of text down the left-hand side
of each box to help indicate where the text is... this is most helpful when
chatting with a caller who is at or below the specified "wrap instead of
scroll" speed. The pointer's color can be configured separately along with
other ChatBox colors (when registered).
* Parallel printer bells may be used as a "paging sound" if desired.
* If the Sysop is unavailable (F4 key or hours) or does not answer a page,
the caller will be asked if they would like to leave a comment (just like
PCBoard would). If the caller responds Yes, ChatBox will take the proper
actions so that a C <ENTER> are entered at the PCBoard prompt when PCBoard
re-loads. This feature can be disabled if the Sysop wishes.
* Pressing F10 while the caller is at the "Reason for chat" or "Leave a
comment instead?" prompts will immediately begin a chat session.
-- [ Set_F10 1.2 New Features 11/8/91 ] -------------------------------
* A command line switch, /S can be used to suppress Set_F10's installation
and de-installation messages.
-- [ ChatBox 1.1 New Features 8/10/91 ] -------------------------------
* Three separate paging periods may be specified for each day of the week.
Previously, ChatBox provided one paging period for each day. While this
is sufficient for most Sysops, a few requests for an additional paging
period (during each day) were received. We decided to add two additional
paging periods. This provides more than adequate coverage for realistic
paging time needs.
* Added configurable colors in Split-Screen chat. The Sysop may choose
the colors for three different items: (1) the chat text, (2) the box
(line) colors, and (3) the Sysop and caller names. Using CBSETUP you
may see color selections by pressing F1 at the color selection prompts.
The color selection may also be viewed (tested) in CBSETUP by pressing
F2 at the color selection prompts, which provides a sample Split-Screen
chat display. ChatBox must be registered in order for the Sysop color
selections to be used in the ChatBox door.
* The blinking "Press ESC to exit chat" message at the bottom of the
screen (during Split-Screen chat) has been replaced with the node number,
modem connect speed, caller name, and caller location (city and state).
* ChatBox will use the color defaults as set in PCBOARD.DAT for the host
screen (only) if the caller or local Sysop is in non-color mode, and the
host is a color display.
* When it is determined the caller's com program is not ansi capable,
ChatBox now places a message on the local display informing the Sysop
as to why ChatBox began in non-split screen mode (regular chat).
* It was brought to our attention that when a caller exceeds what would
have been their time limit while chatting in PCBoard, PCBoard would
display the negative minutes left. ChatBox 1.1 now does this also.
The previous version of ChatBox stopped the minutes left display at 0.
-- [ Set_F10 1.1 New Features 8/10/91 ] -------------------------------
* Set_F10 now works without an additional keypress! Pop it up using F10,
press (Enter) for ChatBox, and ChatBox will begin immediately in Sysop
chat mode.
* Set_F10 window is now colorized (on color displays) for easier viewing.