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Monocom version 1.0
IMPORTANT:
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This documentation comes from the GWTerm documentation.
I have only replace the names Multipolix by Multipolix and GWterm
by Monocom.
Joel Bergen, author of Multipolix is the genious behind this program.
Please support his efforts.
Distribution:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This software and documentation is public domain. It may be freely
distributed and/or modified to your heart's content. All I ask is that if you
do come up with an enhanced version of this software, please:
. Add YOUR name somewhere as the guy to contact for support.
. Please give credit to Joel Bergen and Gary Gordon somewhere.
. Upload your enhanced version to ProVision BBS so that others may obtain
your program.
Donations:
~~~~~~~~~~
If you send donation, please send them to Joel Bergen.
Donations are not required, but are very much appreciated. If you enjoy
Multipolix and GWTerm, and would like to see more enhancements, additional
door games & utilities from us, please consider sending a donation (any amount)
to the above address. Surely it's worth $1 or $5 (or more) not to have to
watch those stupid maps print out at 1200 or 2400 baud! Your donation will be
used to purchase the desperately needed pizza and beer that keeps us going.
It's a very worthy cause.
Now with that out of the way, what the heck is GWTerm anyway?
Monocom description:
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Monocom is a special terminal program/graphics driver for use with the
Multipolix BBS doorgame. Monocom will print maps instantly on your screen.
Monocom accomplishes this by storing all the Multipolix maps in a data file.
Multipolix will send out special codes that cause Monocom to read this data
file and display the appropriate map on your screen. This all happens
instantly instead of at your current baud rate. Another advantage is that
the maps are much more detailed. By using Monocom you will be able to
take your turns in Multipolix much more quickly and enjoy much better
looking maps.
Another advantage of using Monocom is mouse support. If you have a MicroSoft
(or compatible) mouse, you may use it to select items off the menus, and
to select countries.
Monocom was written to be executed from your favorite terminal program.
Monocom does not replace your terminal program, it supplements it.
Typically, you will tell your terminal program to shell to DOS and execute
Monocom anytime BEFORE you actually enter the Multipolix door game. When
you finish playing Multipolix, Monocom will automatically exit back to your
terminal program.
Monocom command line:
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Monocom ComPort BaudRate [COLOR] [MONO] [AQ-] [HFC-]
ComPort = 1-4
Baudrate = 110 - 57600 (38440 for FOSSIL Version)
COLOR = force use of BOARD.CLR
MONO = force use of BOARD.MON
AQ- = Auto-Quit Off
HFC- = Hardware Flow Control Off
Monocom DESQview support:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Monocom is DESQview aware and will automatically make the appropriate
adjustments to its operation.
Monocom FOSSIL support:
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MONOCOMF.EXE is the FOSSIL version of the program. To use it you must have
previously installed a FOSSIL driver.
Installing Monocom with TELIX:
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If you have access to AutoPlay (a Telix script file that automatically loads
Monocom - written by Geoff Shepherd) by all means use it! If not, follow
these instructions instead:
Put MONO.BAT, BOARD.CLR and Monocom.EXE in your TELIX subdirectory,
or in any subdirectory listed in your PATH statement.
Edit MONO.BAT. It looks like this:
Monocom 1 9600
The "1" is the comm port that your modem is using. If your modem is on
COM2, change it to a 2. Monocom supports COM1, COM2, COM3 & COM4.
If you're using a high speed modem, be sure and use your DTE baudrate, not your
connect rate. ie 57600, 38400, or 19200 (whichever you have telix set to) and
not 2400.
Next we're going to install Monocom as an external protocol.
You could also install Monocom as your external editor if you prefer.
Type TELIX
Hit Alt-O
Hit P
Pick A if it's open, or the next available slot.
Give TELIX the following info:
Protocol Upload Download Bat or DL
Key Name Filename Filename Script Name
---- -------- --------- --------- -------- ----
W Monocom MONO MONO Batch N
Now exit and Write this setup to disk.
Now, to use it, run TELIX as usual and dial the BBS. Log onto the BBS,
post a lot of messages and upload several files. Now you're ready to play
Multipolix. JUST BEFORE you are ready to play Multipolix, hit either
PageUp or PageDn then select Monocom off the menu. Then start Multipolix.
You'll notice a slight <grin> increase in how fast the maps draw. When you
exit Multipolix, you will be automatically exited back into Telix, or you
can force an exit from Monocom by hitting Alt-X if you need to. REMEMBER:
Monocom MUST be executed BEFORE you start Multipolix, or it won't work.
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Installing Monocom with ProComm Plus:
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Written by Tim Krahling/SysOp The Airport RBBS 301-675-7626
Edit MONO.BAT as previously described.
Put MONO.BAT, BOARD.CLR and Monocom.EXE in your ProComm Plus
subdirectory.
Load ProComm Plus, from the terminal screen, select ALT-S (setup), select
file/path options. At the bottom of the list, you will see, User Hot Key
options, F and G. Note the User Hot Key corresponding to the option (F or
G) that you select. F = ALT-J G = ALT-U.
Select either one using the F or G key, type in GWT and hit ENTER. Hit
escape to return to the Setup Utility Main Menu than select S (Save Setup
Options). Now you're ready to call the BBS and play Multipolix like you've
never seen it before!!!
Follow the same procedure as above, including posting lots of messages and
uploading several files <grin>. Just before you are ready to play Multipolix, press and hold down the ALT key and hit either the J or U key
(whichever one you selected from File/Path Options).
Once Monocom has loaded, you can enter the Multipolix door from the (D)oors
menu as you normally would. When you (Q)uit Multipolix, Monocom will "kick"
you back to ProComm Plus. If it doesn't or to prematurely exit Monocom,
press and hold down the ALT key and press X key, ALT-X.
Enjoy!!!
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INSTALLING Monocom with Qmodem:
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Written by Carlos Marcello/Contact at Demon's Abode 215/343/6878
Edit MONO.BAT as stated above for Telix. After this has been
accomplished you should copy MONO.BAT, WAR.CLR , and Monocom.EXE
into you Qmodem subdirectory.
Now start up your Qmodem, when this is done loading you should
press ALT-N to get into the setup menu. Next we want to hit the P and
get into the Protocols menu, find an empty protocol slot. Now go to the
empty slot and edit it, where it asks you to select a character, choose
a character that is not already in use. For the upload and download BAT
files, we shall use MONO.BAT for both. The filename prompt should be
kept as N as we won't be needing this.
Alright, we're all done and ready to play Multipolix. Now before you
start to play the game, you must load it by pressing PAGE DOWN or
PAGE UP before you start playing the game. This is important as it
will not work unless it is started forehand. When you are done with
play, you will be put back into terminal mode.