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Version 1.7
U S E R S M A N U A L
Release Version 1.7
Copyright (c) 1991 Gary R. Smith
All Rights Reserved
DISCLAIMER
There is made no warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. I shall not be liable
for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or on
sequential arising from a failure of this program to operate in
the manner desired by the user. I shall not be liable for any
damage to data or property which may be caused directly or
indirectly by the use of this program.
IN NO EVENT WILL I BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING
ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Borland C++ is a Registered Trademark of Borland International Inc
CKIT is a Trademark of Data-Comp Information Systems
PCBoard is a Registered Trademark of Clark Development Company
If you are like 99.9% of the sysops world wide, you will want
the latest version of ProWords (tm) available on your system.
Prowords latest version can always be found on Quality systems
Like the boards listed below:
Random Access (RNBB SOFTWARE SUPPORT)
Atlanta, Georgia
(404) 516-7150 (HST)
Sunrise - 80 BBS
Atlanta Georgia
(404) 256-9525 (HST)
Features of Prowords:
o Detects Loss of carrier!
o Can operate at speeds in excess of 38400 Baud!
o Will automatically log user off after 4 minutes of no keyboard
activity!
o Can be operated on a MultiNetwork Board!
o Can support up to 2500 words in the online dictionary
o Sysop can add or remove any words with just a text editor!
o Allows sysop determined plays per day (2 unregistered version)
o Even your youngest of BBS'ers will enjoy this simple and easy
to use door!
o Includes All three letter words from the American Heritage
Dictionary
Getting Started:
Setting up Prowords is simple and straight forward. If you have set
up other PCBoard doors then you should have no problem at all with
this door. It was designed with simplicity in mind!
SETTING IT UP - (This example sets up a Single Node PCBoard Setup.
If you are running a different BBS software, set the door up
according to your BBS specifications. It should be very similiar to
this example)
Step 1: Create a directory from which ProWords will run from.
This Directory can be called anything you wish that is
within the DOS 8 character limit. (This document will
assume you have selected C:\PCB\PROWORDS for the remainder
of the examples).
Step 2: Copy or UNZIP all the Incognito files into the
directory you just created above.
ex. COPY PWORD-16.ZIP C:\PCB\PROWORDS
PKUNZIP PWORD-16
Step 3: Create the ProWords configuration file. This file will
contain all the external data that ProWords will need.
Using your ascii editor you will create a file called
"PROWORDS.CNF". The name cannot be changed and it MUST be
placed in your PROWORDS Directory. If this file is not
found a message is written to the screen and the
program is exited.
The below is a Description of each line required
Example -
Line 1 RNBB Software BBS ( BBS Name
Line 2 999999999 ( Registration Number
Line 3 5 ( Number of plays allowed
per day
STEP 4: You now need to construct the batch file that PCBoard
will use to call the ProWords program. If your running
multi-node you will have to make one each of these for
each node your running.
By creating this batch file you are configuring it so
ProWords will run for that node. Each batch file you
create should be like the following example. (Assuming we
are configuring for a single Node)
PROWORDS -
Line 1 @ECHO OFF
Line 2 CD C:\PCB\PROWORDS
Line 3 PROWORDS C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS (C:\SF30\DOOR.SYS etc.)
Line 4 CD C:\PCB
Line 5 BOARD
Line 1 Turns off the Local Screen Echo (DOS 3.3 and up)
Line 2 Changes the directory to where ProWords is stored
Line 3 (1) ProWords Executable Statement
(2) First is the complete path to that nodes
PCBoard.sys, DOOR.sys, Generic.sys file
Line 4 Changes the directory back to the PCB directory
Line 5 Calls the PCBoard program / or your bbs program
NOTE: Your ProWords batch file should be similar to the example
above, Line 3 however, Must contain the path to the
pcboard.sys or door.sys file.
If you are running multiple nodes you will have another
ProWords batch file, (Like Proword2), that will contain the same
information as the first node file with the exception of the
path to the PCBOARD.SYS (DOOR.SYS) file.
STEP 6: The next and last step to setting up ProWords is to add
ProWords to your PCBoard Doors file. This is done
through the PCBoard setup program. All you need to do
once you are in the PCBSETUP editor for doors is place
the name of the batch file you just created above in a
slot for a door, give it a minimum security level and
your all done.
Your now all set to run ProWords !!...
Extra Information -
o Most of you will want to add to your dictionary. This is allowed
and can be done without much effort. The only stipulations are that the
words cannot exceed 3 characters in length, and the dictionary cannot contain
more than 2500 words (at the present time). You can add the words in
alphabetical order or just add it to the end of the file. The search is faster
if its sorted but you will probably not notice the difference. Also there can
only be ONE WORD PER LINE.
o ProWords supports many BBS types including BBS's that use the
PCBoard.sys, Door.sys, Callinfo.bbs, Dorinfox.def and a generic.sys file.
For maximum compatibility, ProWords will also read a file called
GENERIC.SYS. This file can be created by the sysop desiring to run
the door and allow ProWords to operate. The GENERIC.SYS file is a standard
ASCII file and contains 3 lines, each followed by a carriage return, line
feed. The format is:
line 1 - The BBS operator's name.
line 2 - The COM port in use.
line 3 - Time allowed in door.
When ProWords finds a GENERIC.SYS, it will ask the user for his/her first and
last names before opening the door. After the user inputs their name,
the door will continue to load and run. Below is an example GENERIC.SYS
file with a sysop name of Gary, using Com port 1, and allowing 50 minutes
in the door.
Gary
COM1:
50
Each line is followed by a C/R, L/F and the com port follows the same
format as the standard door.sys. COM0: = Local Mode (same as door.sys)
o The file in your ProWords directory named PROWORDS.SCR can be
copied to your Bulletin directory and be used as a bulletin.
o To start a new game just delete the file labeled PROWORDS.USR
PROWORDS is Shareware. You are granted a TWO week trial period
in which you may evaluate PROWORDS. If you continue to utilize
this product you are required to register it with the author. If
you do not register PROWORDS within the required time frame
allowed, You are REQUIRED to remove it from your board in
accordance with the United States Copyright Laws governing the
use of Pirated Software.
This program is not crippled in any way. It is full featured in
that it will do everything that a Registered version will. The
"Not A Registered Version" will not be shown on the ending screen
for registered members.
If you register your copy of PROWORDS, you will receive a
registration Number to place in your PROWORDS.CNF FILE.
The most important part of registering is that you will have
peace of mind knowing that you did.
Have no patience? Fed up with shareware registrations taking weeks to get
to you? Then READ ON!
RNBB now has ONLINE REGISTRATION! Get your registration immediately by
using our Credit Card door. We Accept Visa / Master Card / American
Express. Call today, and type REGISTER at the main prompt. Your order
will be processed immediately.
Random Access (RNBB Support Board), Marietta, Georgia (404) 516-7150 (HST)
Or To register your copy of PROWORDS, Fill out the form Register.doc
and mail it along with $19.95 (U.S. FUNDS) to :
Gary R. Smith
5012 Olde Mill Drive
Marietta, Georgia, 30066
Make all checks payable to
Gary R. Smith
All checks must be drawn from U.S. Banks...No foreign currency
will be accepted. (This includes Canadian) Please include in the
Registration form, exactly how you would like your BBS name to
appear on the Closing Screen.