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Eagle CallBack SETUP.DOC
FILES:
ECCONFIG EXE <- config program (RUN THIS FIRST !!)
LOGO VD <- # Opening logo screen for Door (text)
LOGO VDG <- # same as above (graphics version)
ECALLBCK DAT <- #% DATA file used by Door and created by EVCONFIG.EXE
ECALLBCK EXE <= Main program (The Door !)
ECALLBCK DOC <- Manual for the Eagle CallBack Door
ECALLBCK <- Sample batch file used with PCBoard and Door
GOODBYE VD <- # closing screen for Door (text)
GOODBYE VDG <- # same as above (graphics version)
SETUP DOC <- This file
SORRYFX VD <- # Used to tell users you can't call certain PREFIX's (text)
SORRYFX VDG <- # same as above (graphics version)
WELCOME VD <- # Instructions on using the Door (text only)
The below listed file MUST be in the same directory as the door. You
can use a standard ASCII editor to maintain the file, however, the
editor you use MUST NOT place a ^Z marker at the end of file, otherwise
when doing a search on these files, the search will end when it finds a
^Z marker, even if there is entries after it.
PREFIX.FON <-#% Example Prefix.FON file. This file MUST be in the same
directory as the door, whether or not you use it. You
can lock-out certain prefix numbers, such as 911 & 976
If a user uses 911 as their PREFIX, the door WILL lock
them OUT of your system. Due to the serious nature of
using 911, we had-coded this into the Door.
******* NOTE **********
# = These Files MUST reside in the same directory as ECALLBCK.EXE
however the door will work if it doesn't find them.
#%= These Files MUST reside in the same directory as ECALLBCK.EXE
WILL NOT WORK if it doesn't find them and will CRASH
the DOOR and probably your system too !!1
Use the ECCONFIG.EXE program to configure the door, See the batch
file ECALLBCK for an example of calling from PCBoard.
Use ONLY ECCONFIG.EXE to edit the ECALLBCK.DAT file !!! DO NOT use
anything else or it WILL corrupt your ECALLBCK.DAT file and the door
WILL NOT WORK !
The following files can be maintained and edited with any standard
ASCII TEXT editor. Use an EDITOR that does not leave a ^Z at the
end of the file. QED.EXE (QuickDOSII editor) and Qedit are a few of
the ones that do this correctly. The ^Z will also look like an
arrow either at the end of the file or some where between.
PREFIX.FON
The following files can be maintained and edited to your liking
with a program such as TheDraw, standard ANSI editor or any ASCII
TEXT editor, depending on the file extension. The ONLY files that
you really need to edit is GOODBYE.VD & GOODBYE.VDG. However all
files ending with either .VD or .VDG can be edited to your liking.
We would greatly appreciate it that you did not alter the files
LOGO.VD & LOGO.VDG as they are OUR personal opening screens for the
door.
Files ending with .VD
GOODBYE.VD
etc.....
Used any standard ASCII Editor. (QuickDOSII editor or Qedit)
or any ANSI editor and saving it in ASCII. (TheDraw)
Files ending with with .VDG
GOODBYE.VDG
etc......
Use ONLY an ANSI editor ! (TheDraw)
Save the screens with the BLOCK command and limit each line to 79
or less characters ! This is a MUST DO deal, or your door and
screens will be messed up.
Use following DATA TABLE when setting up the door with
ECCONFIG.EXE. The table show the limits of each field when prompted
for input. The Door will ONLY work with PCBoard 14.5 ! You MUST run
PCBmodem on your modems in order to insure that the door will work
correctly. Use PCBmodem dated 10-23-90 or later.
BBS NAME = MAX 25 CHAR'S
MODEM DIALING COMMAND = MAX 19 CHAR'S
PATH/FILENAME TO CALLERS LOG = MAX 59 CHAR'S
MODEM CONNECT DELAY LOOP = MAX 2 NUMBERS (99)
BBS NAME:
Enter the name of your BBS
Limited to 25 characters !
(ie: The Eagle's Nest BBS)
MODEM DIALING COMMAND:
Enter your modem's dialing command
Limited to 19 characters !
(ie: ATX4M1DT)
* NOTE: HST modems can have up to X7 as the result code, set this
to X4, so that the extra results codes are NOT returned back to the
door. Use M1 to turn your speaker on so that you can test and
troubleshoot the door. AT must be the beginning of the string and
DT must end the string.
PATH/FILENAME TO CALLERS LOG:
Enter the path and filename of your callers log
Limited to 59 characters !
(ie: C:\PCB\MAIN\CALLER)
MODEM CONNECT DELAY LOOP:
Enter a number from 10 to 99
Limited to 2 numbers
(ie: 25 = Wait 20 seconds for the user to make a connection. This
is the amount of time that it takes for the phone to
dial out, ring the caller, and the caller to type in
ATA. You should try 20 seconds as the minimum for local
calling only setups. Experiment with this number and
adjust it as necessary. I find 25 seconds to be an
"okay" setting, allows the phone to ring at least 3
times before stopping.