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I N T E L E C H A R G E (TM)
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v1.6
One of Foundation Doorware's Quality Collection of Multi-Line Door Programs
Supporting PCBoard, Wildcat!, Gap, QBBS, RBBS, Spitfire
UltraBBS, Telegard, TriTel, TriBBS, Remote Access, and WWIV
By
InTelesys(TM)
5712 Sourwood Lane
Knoxville TN 37921
(c) Copyright 1992 - 1993
All Rights Reserved
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page i
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CONTENTS
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Introduction ................................... 1
Batch File ..................................... 3
Configuration Info ............................. 4
Configuration Files ............................ 5
Environment Variables .......................... 7
Sysop Keys ..................................... 8
Copyright ...................................... 9
Warranty ....................................... 9
Distribution ................................... 10
Registration ................................... 10
Fossil Drivers ................................. 11
Charge Processing .............................. 12
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 1
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Introduction
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InTelesysTM ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF InTeleChargeTM
InTeleChargeTM is the Door you've been asking for!
Now you can register your callers immediately via credit card charges On Line.
We've heard the comment, "If I could only accept credit card charges I'd be
able to increase my registered users. I know they would register if they could
charge their memberships on the spot." So we've answered the call!
InTeleChargeTM can register a caller the moment they decide extended access on
your BBS would be valuable. This means you gain more members because they sign
up and immediately gain extended access. It's a proven fact all BBS SysOps
lose potential registrations if a caller has time to "think about" registering
by mail. No more excuses or procrastination. No more cumbersome forms and
checks to be transmitted through the mail. InTeleChargeTM does it all for you.
If you are a Shareware author or would like to become one, InTeleChargeTM can
accept and process credit card registrations for software ordered through your
BBS or any participating BBS.
At last here is a Door that makes you Money!
InTeleChargeTM features full BBS support of the standard drop files. For
example:
PCBOARD, QBBS, RBBS, WILDCAT 3.XX, WILDCAT 2.XX, TAG, TELEGARD,WWIV, SPITFIRE,
REMOTE ACCESS, OPUS
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Once you download the InTeleChargeTM Door and install it, you then can
automatically accept membership registrations via American Express,
Discover, Mastercard and Visa. You then upload your application files to us
once a week at least, but always no later than 12:00 PM each Tuesday, EST so
InTelesysTM can process your credit card charge membership registrations. We
then process the charges for you, send you a monthly statement...and a check!
Shareware registration works much the same way. Shareware authors can define
the programs that they wish to offer and the amount of registration for each
program. Once again InTeleChargeTM gives the Shareware author the advantage of
accepting credit card registrations. By giving the user the opportunity to
register Shareware programs on impulse you'll increase your registrations
immediately.
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 2
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Our Door also provides the author with an invoice which can be downloaded by
the user and mailed back to the author, all from inside the Door, should they
decide to pay other than with a credit card. InTeleChargeTM also allows you to
accept registrations of the InTeleChargeTM Door from visiting SysOps
automatically. You make a quick 10% commission off each and every registration
your BBS registers.
We're even throwing in a FREE Micronet Game Door of your choice with your
prepaid registration.
WHAT DOES THIS COST?
Nothing.... until you use it!
Registration for the Door is only $49.95, but you pay nothing until you have
enough charges to cover the $49.95 fee. To pay for your registration fee we'll
deduct half of your registration fee (less the 14.19% processing charge) and
pay you half until the $49.95 fee for registering InTeleChargeTM is met. We're
basically offering you InTeleChargeTM on consignment.
If you don't see your membership increase through credit card charges then you
don't owe us a dime! So what have you got to lose?..... That's right nothing.
What you will gain is MEMBERS! Not only will your membership increase because
now members can charge their memberships on the spot, but you'll begin to put
some cash back into your pocket. For example:
Say your BBS registration is $24.00. A caller decides they want to register.
InTeleChargeTM processes the registration. Once a week you upload your credit
card registrations to us. We then apply the 14.19% processing charge or
(-$3.40) and credit you with a net sale of $20.60. We deduct $10.30 to be
applied toward payment of your registration of the InTeleChargeTM Door. We
send you $10.30 for each registration (that's less than 5 new registrations).
Once your account has been credited for the total $49.95 registration fee, we
then send you the full $20.60 for each registration from then on. In addition
for each visiting SysOp registration of the InTeleChargeTM Door your BBS
accepts you collect a quick ten percent or $5.00.
In addition your InTeleChargeTM Door registration gives you a discount on
registering the entire line of 12 Micronet Doors for only $124.95! That's less
than half of what you'd pay as a non registered SysOp.
PLEASE NOTE: Currently InTelecharge DIRECTLY Supports the UPGRADE of Security
level on Wildcat 3.XX via USERINFO.DAT and PCBOARD via USERS.SYS.
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 3
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Example Batch File
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A sample batch file is included and is similar to the following:
ECHO OFF
CD\DOORS\CHARGE <=- Switch to the door's Directory.
CHARGE CHARGE.CFG <=- Execute the door program and pass the
configuration filename to the program.
CD\PCB <=- Go back to PCB DIR when user exits door.
BOARD <=- Restart BBS.
This Door is multi-node compatible so you may run more than 1 node from
the same .CFG file provided the path to your system file (DORINFOx.DEF,
CALLINFO.BBS, etc) is exactly the same unless you are using environment
variables, (q.v.)
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 4
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Configuration Info
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Configuration of InTelecharge is fairly simple. The following steps should be
followed to properly install it on your BBS System.
(1) Unzip the contents of the CHARGExx.ZIP into the directory you are
going to run the program from.
(2) Create the Charge.Cfg file for your BBS using one of the examples
listed in the sample cfg's in this document.
(3) Determine the upgrade security levels you will be offering then
use the included UTILITY.EXE program to create the needed datafile
SUBSCRIB.DAT and then MAKE SURE you enter the Security level listings
being offered in the EXACT order you place them in your CFG. Our
Program relates the first entry in the CFG file to the first entry in
the SUBSCRIB.DAT (Maximum of 4 Levels is allowed).
EXAMPLE: SECURITY LEVEL of: MEMBER (in CFG)
FILENAME: SUBSCRIB.DAT
ITEM NAME: BBS MEMBERSHIP
MANUFACTURER: Reality Relief BBS
PRICE: 24.00
SHORT DESCRIPTION: General BBS Membership (1 Year)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION: This level of Membership entitles the user to 90 minutes
per day on Reality Relief BBS. It includes access to the
following: (1) All File Areas
(2) All Non-Sysop Echos
(3) All Non-Sysop Door Programs
Free Adult Access is available with this membership to
users over the age of 21 who send Reality Relief a Xerox
of a Valid Picture ID With your birthdate.
(4) If offering shareware registration use the UTILITY.EXE to create
the needed SHARWARE.DAT. In this file you would enter the appropriate
information for each of your shareware products. This process is much
the same as BBS Membership Input
EXAMPLE:
FILENAME: SHARWARE.DAT
ITEM NAME: InTeleSys Software
MANUFACTURER: InTelesys
PRICE: 49.95
SHORT DESCRIPTION: InTeleCharge Credit Card Door
DETAILED DESCRIPTION: By ordering this product you are expressing the wish
to register the InTeleCharge Door Program.
(5) Make Sure you have a copy of DSZ.COM or DSZ.EXE in your path on
your computer. This allows the user to use the DOWNLOAD feature of
this door program.
(6) The SUBSCRIB.TXT file is YOUR BBS Application Form for users
wishing to pay by check and can be created with any ASCII test editor.
(Make sure to place this file in the InTeleCharge directory.
Below is a general explanation of how to use the UTILITY.EXE program.
(1) Name of this Item: This is where you would enter the item Name
being offered. This is a Category name such as BBS Subscriptions or
Shareware Registrations.
(2) Manufacturer: BBS Name or Shareware Author Company
(3) Price: Price of this Item: For example 24.00 (Make sure to use
numbers only)
Please KEEP IN MIND! That InTelesys will only accept a minimum of $15.00
Credit Card Charges and a maximum of $150.00. Anything beyond these parameters
will not be processed by InTelesys.
(4) Short Description: Short Item Description Name of Product or
Subscription level.
For Example:
Shareware Program: InTeleCharge Credit Door
BBS Subscription: Full Membership
(5) Description: Detailed Description of Item being offered
(up to 10 Lines)
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 5
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Configuration Files
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Example configuration file for PCBOARD.SYS
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C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS <=- (Full pathname of your PCBOARD.SYS file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
Example configuration file for USERS.SYS
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C:\PCB\USERS.SYS <=- (Full pathname of your USERS.SYS file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
30/90 <=- (Upgrade to level 30/Add 3 months to Expiration date)
40/180 <=- (Upgrade to level 40/Add 6 months to Expiration date)
50/365 <=- (Upgrade to level 50/Add 1 year to Expiration date)
110/-1 <=- (Upgrade to level 110/-1 = no expiration)
Example configuration file for DOOR.SYS
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C:\BBS\DOOR.SYS <=- (Full pathname of your DOOR.SYS file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 5
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Example configuration file for USERINFO.DAT
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C:\BBS\USERINFO.DAT <=- (Full pathname of your USERINFO.DAT file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
JR_MEMBER <=- (First Security Level Upgrade)
MEMBER <=- (Second Security Level Upgrade)
JR_SYSOP <=- (Third Security Level Upgrade)
SYS_MEMBER <=- (Fourth Security Level Upgrade)
Example configuration file for CALLINFO.BBS
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C:\BBS\CALLINFO.BBS <=- (Full pathname of your CALLINFO.BBS file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
30 <=- (First Security Level Upgrade)
40 <=- (Second Security Level Upgrade)
50 <=- (Third Security Level Upgrade)
110 <=- (Fourth Security Level Upgrade)
Example configuration file for DORINFOx.DEF
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C:\BBS\DORINFOx.DEF <=- (Full pathname of your DORINFOx.DEF file
where 'x' is the BBS Node number.
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 6
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Example configuration file for SFDOORS.DAT
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C:\BBS\SFDOORS.DAT <=- (Full pathname of your SFDOORS.DAT file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
Example configuration file for CHAIN.TXT
----------------------------------------
C:\BBS\CHAIN.TXT <=- (Full pathname of your CHAIN.TXT file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
Example configuration file for GTUSER.BBS
----------------------------------------
C:\BBS\GTUSER.BBS <=- (Full pathname of your GTUSER.BBS file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
1 <=- (COM port number - defaults to 1)
1 <=- (Node number - defaults to 1)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
Example configuration file for TRIBBS.SYS
----------------------------------------
C:\BBS\TRIBBS.BBS <=- (Full pathname of your TRIBBS.SYS file)
Reality Relief <=- (Change this to your BBS name)
Pat <=- (The Sysop's first name)
Carter <=- (The Sysop's last name)
00000 <=- (Your BBS Registration Number)
yes/SUBSCRIB.TXT <=- (Activates BBS Subscriptions/Txt File Name)
yes/SHARWARE.TXT <=- (Activates Shareware Registration/Txt File Name)
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 7
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Environment Variables
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PCBoard automatically creates the %PCBDRIVE% & %PCBDIR% environment
variables.
Wildcat boards use the %WCNODEID% environment variable.
Non-PCBoard or Wildcat systems may also use these variables by including
the following in either your BBS batch or AUTOEXEC.BAT
SET PCBDRIVE=C: <- Drive letter of your BBS files
SET PCBDIR=\BBSDIR <- Path to your BBS files
SET PCBNODE=1 <- Node Directory of your BBS (PCBOARD)
SET WCNODEID=1 <- Node Directory of your BBS (WILDCAT)
Then in your Door .CFG file instead of putting C:\BBSDIR\DOOR.SYS, you
would put %PCBDRIVE%%PCBDIR%\DOOR.SYS. Or for Wildcat Board you could
use C:\WC\WCWORK\NODE%WCNODEID%\ This allows you to use just one
.CFG file for multi-node operation!
To specify a non-standard IRQ, put the IRQ number after the .CFG on the
command line. For example:
CHARGE CHARGE.CFG /5
or using environment variables: SET IRQ=5 and use
CHARGE CHARGE.CFG /%IRQ%
This tells the program to use IRQ 5 instead of the standard IRQ.
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 8
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Sysop Keys
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F3 - Toggles the printer On/Off. Value is passed to PCBoard and/or
written to DOOR.SYS and USERS.SYS
F4 - Toggles the Page Bell on/off. Value is passed to PCBoard
and/or written to DOOR.SYS and USERS.SYS
F5 - DOS Shell. Allows SysOp to exit to DOS from inside a DOOR.
F7 - Toggles the Caller Alarm On/Off. Value is passed to PCBoard
and/or written to DOOR.SYS and USERS.SYS
F8 - Returns the caller involuntarily to the BBS.
F9 - Toggles the local display On/Off. Value is passed to PCBoard
and/or written to DOOR.SYS and USERS.SYS
F10 - Activates SysOp CHAT mode within the DOOR.
ESC - Deactivates CHAT mode. DOOR is resumed.
UP - Give the caller extra time while in the DOOR.
DN - Subtract time from the caller while in the DOOR.
HOME - HELP key for Status Line options.
ALT-N - SysOp next on toggle. Value passed to PCBoard. (PCBoard only)
ALT-X - PCBoard will exit after current caller logs off. Value is
passed to PCBoard. Not available on non-PCBoard systems.
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 9
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Distribution
------------
This program is being distributed via the SHAREWARE concept and as such,
may be copied freely with the following restrictions:
* The program must be supplied in it's original unmodified
form, including documentation.
* This program may not be distributed as part of any commercial
application or service without the express, written consent
of the author.
* Vendors of Shareware/Public Domain software may not
distribute this program without the express, written
consent of the author, unless Vendor has been approved
by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
Registration
------------
This door represents many hours of programming and the author deserves
just compensation for his time, efforts and expertise. If you find this
program to be of some value and you continue to use it on your system,
you must return the order form provided along with the registration fee.
Registration entitles you to free upgrades via modem from InTeleChargeTM
Support Conference. Payments should be made in the form of a check or
money order. Foreign orders must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.
Online registration with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover
is available via our Credit Card Door on the following systems:
Reality Relief: 615-690-2227 InTelesys: 615-690-3777
615-690-0424 615-690-8647
615-690-0428 Micronet BBS: 615-626-1620
NOTE: If you register online, your registration number will be posted to
you immediately inside the door. When you register by mail, your
number will be posted on InTelesys in a message.
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 10
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Copyright
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InTeleChargeTM Copyright (c)1992-93 by InTelesysTM is being distributed
as Shareware. Under this concept you may use the SHAREWARE (unregistered)
version and pay for it out of your processed charges. or you may prepay
& recieve additional software free from InTelesysTM.
Warranty
--------
This product is provided as is without warranty of any kind. The entire
risk as to the results and performance of the program is assumed by you.
Futhermore, the author does not warrant, guarantee, or make any other
representations regarding the use of, or the results of the use of the
program, and you rely on the program and results solely at your own
risk. The author cannot and will not accept responsibility for system
damage, loss of profit or any other special, consequential or incidental
damages resulting from the use of or inability to use this product.
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 11
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Fossil Drivers
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This door may be used with Fossil drivers such as X00 & BNU. This makes
it compatible with most multi-port boards. To use the Fossil driver
instead of the standard COM ports, include /FD on the command line when
running the door. For example: CHARGE CHARGE.CFG /FD
InTeleChargeTM Users Guide - Page 12
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Charge Processing
-------------------
Processing of Charges with InTelecharge is EASY!
(1) You can run automated processing of InTeleCharge from the command line or
a nightly event batch file as follows:
CHARGE CHARGE.CFG LOCAL
This will process the charges that have been generated since last processing
This processing will create a file which will be called the FIRST EIGHT
LETTERS of your BBS Name (as listed in line 2 of your CFG File)
For Example InTelesys BBS would create a file called INTELESY
You then take this file and upload it to either Reality Relief or InTelesys
BBS Systems in the file area called InTelecharge Charges
or you can automate this process if you run a front end mailer and have it
automatically sent to our BBS if the file exists (Via a batch file)
After upload make sure to delete this file before you run the processing
option in the door again if you have ALREADY sent this file to InTelesys.
MAKE SURE YOU MAIL BACK OR FAX THE ORDER FORM SO YOUR CHARGES CAN BE PROPERLY
CREDITED.
Checks will be made out to the individual sysop name of the participating BBS
Charges will appear on a Users credit card statement with the name
A&A Financial.
Thats all there is to it.
If you have any problems getting this door to run on your BBS feel free to
drop a note to the sysop on Reality Relief or InTelesys BBS or Micronet BBS.
FIDONET: 1:3615/100 /101 /102 /103 /104 /105
REALNET: 54:54/1 /2 /100 /101 /1000
REALITY RELIEF NODE 1 : 615-690-2227 14.4 V32
REALITY RELIEF NODE 2 : 615-690-0424 14.4 V32
REALITY RELIEF NODE 3 : 615-690-0428 14.4 HST
InTelesysTM ON LINE # 1 : 615-690-3777 2400
InTelesysTM ON LINE # 2 : 615-690-8647 2400
MICRONET BBS : 615-626-1620 16.8 DS
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
615-690-8735 FAX/VOICE MAIL