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Remote Control
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Version 5.2f
INDEX
1.................................. What is Remote Control
2.................................. Quick Setup/Run
3.................................. Non-Wildcat Setup
3.................................. Featuers Explained
6.................................. About Martco Express-Ware
7.................................. Disclaimer/Credits
[ What is Remote Control ]
Simply Put, Remote Control is a SysOp Utility. The Main
reason RC was created was to AID the Sysop in keeping his/her
board up to date, allowing the CO-Sysop to do things that up
to now could only be done on a local screen.. Such as
Creating Display files, Adding doors, Changing configuration,
etc... Remote Control Started out as a VERY Simple Display
File editor, for Wildcat, and has grown into a MULTI-TYPE BBS
utility. BBS's supported are listed in the COMPAT.TXT file.
With Version 5.2, Remote Control has Been TOTALY re-written
so it is no longer Compatable with Older Versions. You MUST
install Remote Control as a NEW program, do NOT just
overwrite the older version files.
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[ Quick Setup/Run ]
To JUST get going, ( and if you are like me that is what you
want to do ), simply edit the following files and put them in
the same directory. For WildCat! systems this would usually
be c:\wc30\doors\remote.
REMOTE.EXE <----- Main Program
HELP.TXT <----- Help file
@! FILES.DAT <----- Display Files
@! REMOTE.CFG <----- Configuration File
@! # DOOR15.BAT <----- Door.Bat File
@! PASSWORD.DAT<----- Password file for Extended DOS
@!* ZUP.BAT <----- Zmodem Upload Batch File
@!* ZDOWN.BAT <----- Zmodem Download Batch File
# This file goes in the MAIN BBS directory
* You will need copies of DSZ and TREE.COM in your path
! Make Sure you follow the same format for each file
@ See sample files included in the Zip file
Remote Control version 5.2+ supports Most BBS Formats. If
your BBS type is not listed below, and you support the
STANDARD Door.Sys format, it will work with your BBS as well.
WildCat! 3.+ PCBoard 14+
WildCat! 2.+ PCBoard 12+
Gap RBBS
Main Support for Remote Control is for Wildcat BBS's. The
only reason I do not directly support any other BBS is I know
nothing about other software, and cannot support them at this
time.
[ LOCAL SYSOP NOTES ]
The following is a list of the Function Keys and their uses:
F3 = Printer Toggle
F4 = Page Bell Toggle
F5 = Local Shell To DOS
F7 = Caller Alarm Toggle
F8 = Return User to BBS
F10 = Enter Chat Mode
ESC = Exit Chat Mode
ALT-X Drop to DOS after User logs off *
ALT-N SysOp Next Flag *
* For PCBoard Use Only!
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The File PASSWORD.DAT is LOCKED from being viewed, so make
sure your remote sysop knows what it is. This password is
used for the extended DOS feature.. If you do not want this
feature del the password.dat file from your director y and it
will not work.
[ Main Menu Commands ]
1) Enter DOS Commands
Calls up the Mini Dos Menu
2) View ZIP File(s)
Allows the remote or local user to VIEW .ZIP files. You
MUST include the FULL path and filename (Sample:
C:\WC30\UPLOADS\REMOTE5C.ZIP) This feature requires
PKUNZIP to be in your path.
3) Upload File(s)
This options speaks for itself. You MUST have DSZ
(com/exe) in your path for this to work making sure that
the ZUP.BAT file is in the Remote Control Directory.
4) Create a Display File
Make Sure that the FILES.DAT file has been edited to fit
your needs. You have up to 10 choices for this file and
you can use any or all 10, but there must be 10 lines in
the files.dat file even if 9 are blank lines. The lines
MUSt be there.
5) Download Files
This feature will allow the remote sysop to download up
to 3 files at a time ( Zbatch), again the FULL path must
be included. ZDOWN.BAT must be in the Remote Control
Directory.
6) View Text File(s)
Allows the viewing of TEXT files, as well as ANSI
screens. To abort viewing, simply hit the space bar.
Again, the FULL path must be included.
7) Help
Display the Help.TXT file to the user. It is best to
give a copy of this file to the user as it makes life a
little easier.
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8) Edit A Display File
This feature ( when working ) will allow you to EDIT any
of the display files created with RC. This feature
is still under construction.
9) Quit
This option returns the user back to the BBS
[ DOS menu Options ]
1) Display Directory
Allows the viewing of a directory. The FULL path must
be included.
2) Copy Files
Allows you to COPY files from Remote (default Upload
dir) to whatever directory you want. Basic use is for
doors. Let's say you upload a new DOOR program, and
want to install it from remote. Using remote control
is going to be the easiest way to do it without
trouble.
3) Rename a File
The Name says it all.
4) Delete File(s)
This feature should not be taken litely as it could
cause trouble for the BBS. Be careful whenever using
this feature. The deleted files CANNOT be UNDELETED by
DOS or any other program! ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^
5) TYPE a File
The same as the View a Text file from the Main Menu.
6) MOVE File(s)
Allows you to MOVE files from one directory to
another, which DELETES the ORIGINAL FILES.
^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^
7) Create Directory(s)
Allows the creatation of directories for installing
doors etc.
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8) TREE
I installed this feature to allow the remote sysop to
see the harddrive structure, allowing him/her to better
plan directories. This feature needs the DOS file
TREE.COM to be in the PATH.
9) ZIP File(s)
Allows the ZIPPING of files for downloading, such as
user files etc., by the remote SysOp. This feature
needs Phil Katz's PKZIP in the path.
10) Help
Simply displays the HELP.TXT file to the user...
11) Quit to MAIN
Returns you to the MAIN menu
12) Extended DOS Commands
This feature was added to allow the UNZIPPING of files,
WARNING this feature has NO ERRORCHECKING, anything and
everything typed at this prompt is sent to DOS. Be very
careful using this one. It could cause trouble with
your BBS. This feature is PASSWORD protected and only
a person with the password can access it. If you do
not wish to use this feature DELETE the file
PASSWORD.DAT, which will make this feature unuseable.
This feature requires that PKUNZIP be in your path to
unzip files.
Each file has an example of how to set it up. If you follow
it you should have no problems.
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[ Money ]
All I ask for registering Remote Control is $10.00, not a
big price to pay. What do you get for your ten dollars?
Welp, you get any and ALL future upgrades FREE, VOICE
support and the satisfaction of knowing that you paid for
my work.
Please make Checks payable to : James Martin
For installation problems, call Beta Days Ahead BBS at
(813) 378-9278
Please have your version number ready, and have Remote
setup so I can test it.
Mail to : James Martin
4601 Linwood Street
Sarasota, FL 34232
Name:
__________________________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ST:______ZIP:________
Voice # ( ) - BBS ( ) -
Version # _______________ Name of
BBS__________________________
Where did you Find Remote Control:
_____________________________________________________
Do you run a registered Wildcat Board: [ ] Yes [ ] NO
_____________________________________________________
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Disclaimer and Credits
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This software (including instructions for its use) is
provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Further, the
author does not warrant, guarantee, or make any
representations regarding the use, or the results of the use,
of the software or written materials concerning the software
in terms of correctness, accuracy, reliabilty, currentness,
or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and
performance of the software is assumed by you. If the
software or written materials are defective, you, and not the
author, or the authors distributors or employees, assume the
entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or
correction.
Neither the author nor anyone else who has been involved in
the creation, production, or delivery of this software shall
be liable for any direct, indirect, consequent ial, or
incidental damages (including damages for loss of business
profits, business interruption, loss of business information,
and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use
such software.
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