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Last10 - "Last 10 Callers" Bulletin Generator for GAP BBS
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This is just a quick little utility I whipped up by request for one
of my trusty Beta testers. It's operation is very simple and but the
simplicity also requires a few things to be "just so".
Included in the release ZIP are two version of Last10. Please make
sure you use the correct version for your GAP BBS.
LAST10S.EXE - Single User Version
LAST10M.EXE - Multi User Version
The executable command for Last10 should be placed in your GAP.BAT
file. The program takes two arguments as explained below. The syntax
for calling Last10 is this: (see also: enclosed sample GAP.BAT)
LAST10x <[GAP path]> <[path]Fname>
(x = M for multi user or S for single user versions)
The first argument is the full path spec to the GAPBBS.CNF file for
the CURRENT node. NOTE: Do NOT include "GAPBBS.CNF" in this path!
The second argument is the full path spec to the output file. This
should be the same for ALL nodes using Last10. Last10 needs to read
in this file to get the previous callers' information. Therefore, the
output file should NEVER be edited.
Once the primary output file is created, it may then be copied off
to other nodes if required. This may be done by inserting a DOS copy
command in the GAP.BAT file directly after the call to Last10.
Last10 operates by getting the last caller's name out of GAPBBS.CNF
before the board recycles. After it gets the last caller's name, it
then reads the previous output file to get the previous nine callers
and then rewrites the output file with the new information.
Last10 will also create a color output file. This file will use the
same output file name with a 'G' added to the end.
Naturally the first time Last10 is run only one name will appear in
the output list. After ten calls things will be up to speed.
Last10 will not record a caller if he was also the previous caller.
This was done to prevent SysOp logons and doors from messing with the
real info. This is NOT fool proof though! There are instances that
will occur on a multi-user system that will cause a false entry. Due
to the nature of the program it is fairly unavoidable. The problem
could be reduced with some fancy batch files. Refer to the enclosed
sample GAP.BAT for a modification that will greatly reduce the error
potential.
This program is released to the public domain. Use of this program
is strictly at YOUR own risk. While there were no know bugs upon the
release, I will not be held responsible for any damages caused by the
usage of Last10.
Bug reports and kudo's may be submitted to me at my board. ENJOY!
Rob Brun
Remote Designs
Costa Mesa, Ca
(714)650-2737 - Node 1
(714)650-3075 - Node 2
1200-38.4k HST