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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CDR-Door V1.11 - 09/01/91 │
│ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ │
│ A door for viewing Carrier Detect - The PC Comm │
│ Journal for every modem user! │
│ │
│ Programmed by Scott M. Baker │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
WHAT IS CDR-DOOR?
-----------------
The Carrier Detect Reading Door (or CDR-DOOR for short)
is a door that will allow your callers to your BBS system
read articles from the journal while online. The reasons
why someone would want to do this are numerous. One of the
best would be to help decide which program to download from
your system when faced with numerous choices (such as in
in case of a BBS package). This door presents the articles
from all issues in a manner that makes it very easy to compare
the features, prices, and performance of many programs all
in one convenient place.
FILES IN PACKAGE
----------------
Your CDR-Door archive should contain the following files:
CDRDOOR CTL Control File for Door
CD01JULY CDX CD July 91 door edition
CD01MAY CDX CD May 91 door edition
CDRDOOR EXE Cdr-Door Executable
DOFIRST CDX Cdr-Door Indexing File
CDREADER ANS The ANSI format main menu
CDRSYSOP DOC This documentation
REGISTER FRM CDR-Door Registration Form
Please note that CDR-Door files are distributed in a secure PKZIP
envelope with -AV authenticity verification.
SETUP INFORMATION
-----------------
I. Unzip CDR-DOOR into a subdirectory on your bbs system.
II. Edit CDRDOOR.CTL with any plain-Ascii text editor. The control
file is pretty much self-explanatory, but I will list some of
the options that you will most likely need to change.
A. "SysopFirst" for this option, put your first name.
B. "SysopLast" ... Put your last name.
C. "BBSType" This is the most critical (and most complicated)
part of setting up the door. You'll need to specify the
type of BBS software and type of door file that you wish to
create (for systems that CAN create more than one type
of door file like Tag, Telegard or Omega BBS).
I recommend using the RBBS (DORINFOx.DEF) method if possible.
The door support for RBBS has been tested the most and is
known to be the most compatible of the door formats supported
by the CDR-Door. Part of the reason for this is that the
door format for RBBS does not change often and as such can
usually be counted on to work without any problems.
Even if your BBS package does not support RBBS type doors
internally, it is possible to use a door conversion type
program like QuickDoor (usually found as QKDOOR2C.ZIP).
Quickdoor can convert to and from many popular BBS systems.
1. Setting up with DORINFOx.DEF (RBBS format)
a) The line you'll need to put in the .CTL file is
"BBSTYPE RBBS".
b) If your software creates a DORINFOx.DEF file
automatically, then you will simply need to copy
that file into the DORINFOx.DEF directory.
- - - Otherwise - - -
c) Call CDRDOOR with NO PARAMETERS if your software
created a DORINFO.DEF file. If your software created
a DORINFO1.DEF, DORINFO2.DEF, etc, then run CDR-DOOR
with the node number as a parameter. (i.e. "CDRDOOR 1")
2. Setting up with other software.
a) Put the "BBSTYPE xxx" line in the .CTL file where xxx
is one of the bbs types listed in the .ctl file.
Internal support is included for Wildcat!, PC Board,
QuickBBS, Phoenix, and WWIV.
b) When you activate CDR-DOOR, you'll probably need to
copy whatever door file your software creates into the
CDR-Door directory. This may be PCBOARD.DAT for
PCBoard, CALLINFO.BBS for Wildcat!, CHAIN.TXT for
WWIV etc. For example, if you were running Wildcat! 2.5
you would create batch file that would be similar to this.
@ECHO OFF
C:
CD C:\WILDCAT
COPY CALLINFO.BBS C:\WILDCAT\DOORS\CDREAD
CD C:\WILDCAT\DOORS\CDRDOOR
CDRDOOR
CD C:\WILDCAT
CAT.BAT
Consult your bbs software manual for further information.
D. "INTERNAL". If you are not using a fossil driver then you will
have to uncomment this line. Doordriver works best with
a fossil, (BNU and X00 are two of the most common) and use
of one is strongly recommended. If you do not have a
fossil, use the "INTERNAL" option to activate doordriver's
internal communication routines.
E. "MONO". If you have a monochrome monitor, your display will
be better with this option.
III. Set up your bbs software to activate CDR-Door. This usually
involves creating some sort of batch file used to start the
reader. Your bbs software manual should explain how it
works.
IV. Add any Carrier Detect issues that you have. (described below)
LOCAL LOGON
-----------
"CDRDOOR /L" will get you on local.
ADDING ISSUES
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Carrier Detect Journals are currently produced bimonthly.
Issues can be "accumulated" by the door to appear as
one big issue. It is important to note that there are
two versions of Carrier Detect. One edition is a straight
text file intended for readers to download a copy and then
print out on their printers. The other edition is the one
that is for use with the CDR-Door. These files are cannot
be read and can only be used with the CDR-door for online
viewing. As a sysop running the CDR-door you will need to
download new copies of the journal when they are made avail-
able if want your door to contain the latest articles.
As of September 1991 both the straight text edition and the
CDR-door edition are distributed in the same archive. When
searching for new editions of Carrier Detect look for a file
called CD0xxxxx.ZIP where the 0x represents the volume number
and the final three or four places are shortened forms of the
month published. E.G.
CD01MAY.ZIP - Carrier Detect, Vol 1, May 91
In each CD archive you will find the files listed below:
CD0xxxxx.CDR - Carrier Detect Door Issues used by door. Each
time a new edition is released these will be included
inside the ZIP files described above. The "xxxxxx"
indicate the volume and month of the journal.
DOFIRST.CDR - This file is included with each of the .CDR files.
When unzipping, you MUST tell PKZIP to OVERWRITE
the older version when it asks you. This file contains
indexing information that is required for the door to
operate properly. It will be updated with each edition.
CD0xxxxx.DOC - Text edition of Carrier Detect intended for
traditional reading and printing.
Bonus Files - Various "bonus" files may be included in any issue
of Carrier Detect. Typically they relate to software
featured in that issue.
When you Unzip an issue, simply Unzip all *.CDR files into your
your CDRDOOR directory. CDRDOOR will automatically take notice
of it and update the displays to include the new articles!
Please note that the *.TXT files and bonus files are not required
for door operation. However, if you make Carrier Detect avail-
able to your callers for download, do not add or delete files
from the original -AV archive. In other words, be sure both the
text AND door files are kept intact.
Revision History
----------------
Version 1.00 - First public release
Version 1.10 - Added an ANSI format menu for the main menu
display. The file is CDREADER.ANS if you wish
to modify it.
New high-efficiency compressed storage method
for the Carrier Detect Journal. .CDX files
are now used instead of .CDR files.
Added some color here-and-there.
Registration system has been modified slightly.
Version 1.11 - Reduced memory requirements by more than 80k!
A few corrections in our .CDX files.
REGISTRATION
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The Carrier Detect Reader Door is distributed as shareware.
It is not freeware or placed in the public domain. If you are
a sysop who runs the CDR-Door and finds it useful you are asked
to send in a registration fee of $15 dollars. Upon registration
you will receive a KEY that identifies your door as properly
registered and the latest version. Although CDR-Door is not
crippled in any way, future registered versions may contain
enhancements not found in this shareware release. To register
your CDR-Door send in the enclosed REGISTER.FRM to the address
below:
CDR-Door Registration
c/o Michael Crosson
640 Avenida Princesa
Tucson, AZ 85748-6858
Your registration material may be downloaded off of Symmetry
BBS at (602)296-2248 or sent to you on a 5 1/4 360K floppy.
Please allow 4-6 weeks shipping and handling if ordering
through the mail or 7-10 days if electing to take advantage of
the Download option.
SUPPORT
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If you are having trouble with CDRdoor or discover a
problem in its operation, please contact Scott Baker at:
The Not-Yet-Named BBS
(602) 577-3650 (node 1) 1200-9600 bps V.32, 24hrs
(602) 577-3419 (node 2) 1200-9600 bps Dual Std, 24hrs
or Michael Crosson at:
Symmetry BBS - The Home Carrier Detect
(602) 296-2248 1200-9600 bps V.32, 24hrs
Registered Users will get priority support in all cases.
Thank you for trying out The Carrier Detect Reader Door! If you have
suggestions on ways to improve it please let either of us know and we
will consider them for inclusion in future releases.