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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
=- The Swap Shop Door Version 3.0 -=
=- By Brian Kelley -=
=- (C)1990,1991 Quik Rabbit Computing, -=
=- All Rights Reserved -=
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
What is The Swap Shop Door?
-------------------------
Do you have a Dedicated Message Section on your BBS that
Users Post items they wish to Buy, Sell, or Trade? Do your
Users post Ads. and then never bother to update them? Do you
sometimes have to Delete Ads. because of language, bad taste,
etc.? The Swap Shop was written to make it as painless as
possible for a Sysop to offer this service to his/her Users.
The Swap Shop also generates ANSI and ASCII bulletins which
you can display in your bulletin listing if you wish.
This program is distributed as ShareWare. If at the end
of 30 days you wish to continue using The Swap Shop you should
register it. Once you have registered this door you will be
provided with a Registration Code that will unlock features
not available in the UnRegistered version.
Disclaimer:
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Use this program at your own risk. Any claim arising
from the use of this program will NOT be honored. This program
has been tested on three different computers and is run as a
Door on Broad River Emporium without any problem whatever.
However that doesn't mean that it could not possibly harm your
equipment or BBS. The final Decision to use this Door on your
BBS is your Responsibility.
Distribution:
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You may freely distribute this program as long as no
modifications are made in to any of the files. You may not
decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any files
contained in this package.
Sysops are encouraged to post the ShareWare Version of
this program on their BBS's as long as No Fee is charged
explicitly for obtaining The Swap Shop Door. You may convert
the Archive package of files to the format your BBS supports,
ie. .ZIP, .ARC, .LZH, .ZOO, etc. as long as ALL Files contained
in the original archive are included. You MAY NOT distribute
your Registration Code which unlocks features not available
in the UnRegistered version.
No Fee may be charged for copying or duplicating this
program without the Written permission of the Author.
Hardware & Software Requirements:
---------------------------------
To run this program you will need a copy of DOS 3.0 or
later and an MS-DOS compatable computer. You will also need
BBS software that generates Door.Sys, Callinfo.BBS, PCBoard.Sys
or Dorinfo1.Def. If your BBS does not generate one of the formats
listed then you will need a conversion utility that will create
the formats.
Instructions and Installation
-----------------------------
The Swap Shop Door Version 3.0 supports Wildcat's 2.X
CALLINFO.BBS, Wildcat 3.0 and GAP BBS's DOOR.SYS, PCBoard 14's
PCBOARD.SYS and RBBS's DorinfoX.Def The .CFG file must be edited
to reflect your system information.
Example .CFG files are included below.
To run this door you need a DTR Patched BRUN40.EXE (NOT INCLUDED)
program either in the directory you are running The Swap Shop from
or in your DOS path.
Programs such as WatchDog, etc. are not required since The Swap Shop
monitors the ComPort and will reset the BBS in the event that a User
drops carrier.
To just test the door locally from DOS, type Swap3 LOCAL.
* NOTE * When running the door in local mode the UnRegistered notice
will still be displayed and special features are not
available. This is because the .CFG file is not accessed
in Local mode.
Listed below are sample .CFG files. Modify them to your setup.
SWAP1.CFG (Expample for Wildcat 2.X)
----------------------------------------
Line 1: BBS Name
Line 2: Sysop's First Name
Line 3: Sysop's Last Name
Line 4: C:\WILDCAT\NODE1\CALLINFO.BBS SEE NOTE 1
Line 5: WILDCAT SEE NOTE 2
Line 6: C:\WILDCAT\BULL\Bullet1.BBS ; ASCII Bulletin
Line 7: C:\WILDCAT\BULL\Bullet1.SCR ; ANSI Bulletin
Line 8: NO SEE NOTE 3
Line 9: 1234567890 SEE NOTE 4
SWAP2.CFG (Example for GAP or any BBS that supports Door.Sys
----------------------------------------
Line 1: BBS Name
Line 2: Sysop's First Name
Line 3: Sysop's Last Name
Line 4: C:\GAP\DOOR.SYS SEE NOTE 1
Line 5: DOOR.SYS SEE NOTE 2
Line 6: C:\GAP\BULL\BLT1 ; ASCII Bulletin
Line 7: C:\GAP\BULL\BLT1G ; ANSI Bulletin
Line 8: 9600 SEE NOTE 3
Line 9: 1234567890 SEE NOTE 4
SWAP3.CFG (Example for PCBOARD 14)
---------------------------------------------
Line 1: BBS Name
Line 2: Sysop's First Name
Line 3: Sysop's Last Name
Line 4: C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS SEE NOTE 1
Line 5: PCBOARD SEE NOTE 2
Line 6: C:\PCB\BLT1 ; ASCII Bulletin
Line 7: C:\PCB\BLT1G ; ANSI Bulletin
Line 8: 19200 SEE NOTE 3
Line 9: 1234567890 SEE NOTE 4
SWAP4.CFG (Example for RBBS, QBBS, etc.)
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Line 1: BBS Name
Line 2: Sysop's First Name
Line 3: Sysop's Last Name
Line 4: C:\RBBS\DORINFO1.DEF SEE NOTE 1
Line 5: RBBS SEE NOTE 2
Line 6: C:\RBBS\BLT1
Line 7: C:\RBBS\BLT1G
Line 8: NO SEE NOTE 3
Line 9: 1234567890 SEE NOTE 4
NOTE 1 - Line 4 is the path and name of file created when
your BBS exits to run a door.
NOTE 2 - Line 5 must be WILDCAT, DOOR.SYS, PCBOARD, or RBBS.
Make sure the file in Line 4 matches the BBS type in
Line 5. WILDCAT refers to 2.X version. Use DOOR.SYS
for 3.0.
NOTE 3 - Line 8 of the .CFG file will be NO if you do NOT lock
the Comm port, 9600 or 19200 if you lock the Comm port
at one of these speeds. Speeds in excess of 19200 are NOT
supported.
NOTE 4 - Line 9 is the Registration Code. Until the door is
registered put any combination of numbers or letters
here.
Trouble Shooting:
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Ninety percent of the problems encountered in getting The Swap
Shop to work involves the .CFG file. Many times the line number
indicated in the error message will be the actual line number to
check in the .CFG file. If you have problems getting the .CFG file
setup properly you can download AutoCfg2.Zip which will greatly
assist in the process. AutoCfg2.Zip is available on Broad River,
EXEC-PC, The Wildcat Sysop's BBS, and others.
Add Categories:
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Once The Swap Shop is registered the Sysop has the option
of defineing add categories. This is done by modifying the
SWAPCAT.DAT file that is included to whatever categories. To
use the default add categories remove SWAPCAT.DAT from the
directory that you are running The Swap Shop from.
Registration:
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The Registered Version of The Swap Shop door differs from
the UnRegistered version in the following features:
(1) Registered version allows for an Unlimited number of Ads.
vice 9 for the UnRegistered version.
(2) The BBS name that The Swap Shop is registered to appears in
the opening screen.
(3) Both the Sysop and the User who posted an ad can Edit,
Delete, or Renew an ad.
(4) Ads that are over 30 days old will automatically be removed
unless Renewed prior to their expiration date.
(5) The Ansi/Ascii Bulletin Feature is enabled.
(6) Sysop decides what Ad categories he desires. This is done
by a simple text file.
(8) Free Upgrades or revisions of The Swap Shop, provided there
are any. You may have to download a new Registration Code
from BRE if the code has changed from a previous version.
(9) Support on Broad River Emporium BBS.
You can obtain your Registered Door in either of the
following ways:
(1) Download the Registration Code from Broad River Emporium. This
will only be a file that is approximately 2k.
(2) Have the Registration Code mailed to you. No shipping and
handling charges apply.
(3) Have the latest version of Swap Shop mailed to you on 5 1/4"
Floppies ( $5.00 Shipping & Handling )
Complete Mail.Reg or Download.Reg and mail it along with your
Check or Money Order to:
K. Brian Kelley
1982 Pulaski Dr.
Burton, S.C. 29902
You can save by registering other Quik-Rabbit Doors. They
are File Wish List, BBS List, Back Alley Craps, Championship Craps
and TRI-DICE Doors. See Mail.Reg or Download.Reg for details.
File Wish List, BBS List, Back Alley Craps Championship Craps
and TRI-Dice Doors are NOT included in this package. If they are
not available on the BBS where you obtained The Swap Shop, call
BRE for the latest versions.
Previously Registered Sysops
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If you have previously registered The Swap Shop mail a copy
of one of the .Reg files with all the required information completed
to the address above or contact Broad River Emporium. A registration
code will be created for you at no charge unless you want a copy
of the latest version mailed to you on disk. A $5.00 handling
charge will then apply.
Information for Broad River Emporium
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Sysop: Ken Kelley
Phone Number: (803) 524-5655
Baud: 12/2400/9600/19200 HST
Hours: 24 hours a day/7 days a week
History
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Ver. 3.0 - (1) Added Registration Code to .CFG file.
(2) Fixed Word Wrap.
(3) Added drop down editor vice -done feature.
Ver. 2.1 - (1) Fixed 30 day delete problem. Ads that are not
renewed are now deleted after 30 days. This
feature is available in the Registered version
only.
(2) Fixed -Done for line 5 of ad.
(3) Properly DTR patched copy of BRUN40.EXE is now
distributed with the package.
Ver. 2.0 - (1) Distributed as Registered version only. Sysop
can now have modified ad categories to fit a
particular purpose.
Ver. 1.52 - (1) First ShareWare Release.
Ver. 1-1.51 - Not distributed.