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Copyright (c) 1990 by Hawke Enterprises
VOTER'S BOOTH
THE ULTIMATE ADOPT
A DOOR
Sysop Documentation
The latest version can
always be down-loaded
from I.D.I.C. BBS
(619) 461-0982
Introduction -
Tired of NOT REALLY knowing if a door is worth registering
and if your users really like the door??
This is an Vote/ADOPT Door to let your users and you
determine if a door should be registered or tossed into
the BIT Bucket. Also included is an EXE that will display
an ANSI or ASCII screen to tell users when somebody adopts
a door and who adopted it. The VOTER'S BOOTH is placed behind
another door that you wish to get the users input on.
VOTER'S BOOTH will come up everytime the door is closed UNTIL
the user votes on that door, then VOTER'S BOOTH will be "shut off"
so to speak and the users will never know it's there.
Features -
* Allows users to VOTE (7 different choices) to decide if a door
is worth the money for registration.
* Ability to display a text file you created (or even the doors
docs) to explain the use of the door, cost of registering and etc.
* Users can leave the SysOp an additional comment about their
feelings on the door.
* Users can DOWN-LOAD an adoption form (that you create) so they
may just mail-in the adoption fee.
* View the results of the Voting so far!
* And finally, when the user has voted one time, the door will be
"shut off" and will not be seen by the user again.
* TWO EXE files are included (one for before the registration so
voting can take place, and an optional one to use after adoption
or registration has taken place).
* You do NOT need multiple copies of Voter's Booth to use on several
different doors. ONE copy of the EXEs on your hard drive is
all that is needed. (See set-up info below)
* Easy setup
* We directly support many different BBSs:
PC Board versions 12 - 14.5
RBBS
Remote ACCESS
QuickBBS
WILDCAT!
GAP BBS
SpitFire
any BBS utilizing Door.sys
*================[ SPECIAL NOTICE ]====================*
OUR Doors now work with any BBS Software that supports
doors!! You simply call GENERIC.SYS!
Read more about GENERIC.SYS below
*======================================================*
* Support BBS (and voice if needed)
FUTURE ENHANCEMENT -
Any suggestions??? All suggestions will be taken!!
Distribution Policy -
This door is being distributed as ShareWare.
After 30 days of use, you must register or remove from your
board. Registration costs $15.00 and all future releases of
this door will be able to be down-loaded FREE.
You may copy and distribute this Door(shareware version), as long
as all original files remain in archive and it is distributed in
an unmodified form.
No one may charge for this door, except normal access or copying
fees not to exceed normal standard.
Setup -
+ Place all files from zip file in a seperate directory.
example: mine is in \doors\ADOPT!
+ In the door directory (the one you wish to vote on!) place the
following files:
ADOPT.CFG - Voter's Booth's Config File (each door you
are voting on MUST have it own ADOPT.CFG
file located in it's directory) Edit this
file and put in the DOOR Name of the door
you want to vote on.
DOORINFO.REG - Ascii TEXT file you create that explains
a little about the door (reg cost, etc).
Or rename the Door Docs to Doorinfo.reg
ADOPTION.FRM - Ascii TEXT file you create so a user may
down-load and then send it back to you
filled out with a check or money order.
+ Edit your EXISTING batch file that calls up your other door.
EXAMPLE:
Batch file BEFORE editing: Batch file AFTER editing:
cd\doors\sttos cd\doors\sttos
sttos pcboard.sys sttos pcboard.sys
cd\pcb c:\doors\adopt!\VB pcboard.sys
board cd\pcb
board
Notice above how I simply place the path to the EXE (VB) and
do NOT change directories to it. This allows me to use ONE EXE
on all the different door directories.
Make CFG File:
Make a small Config File with following format - Name: ADOPT.CFG
I.D.I.C. BBS <<<<<< BBS NAME
Russell Femyer <<<<<< SYSOP Name
EVALUATION <<<<<< REG Number (0 for unreg)
DOOR NAME <<<<<< Door name you wish to Vote on.
29 characters MAX!!
Place a different CFG file in EVERY directory of the doors you wish
to VOTE on.
USING Voter's Booth -
The following files are created inside the directories of the doors
you are voting on:
USERVOTE.ANS - This the ACTUAL votes cast, and any
comments the user left. The Sysop will
want to view this file from time to time.
ALSO: Do NOT remove this file until AFTER
you are done with the voting process. The
Door searches this file to determine if the
user has already voted.
SCORE.IDX - Vote Score index. (used by VB)
REMEMBER to remove these files AFTER Voting is completed on the door.
GENERIC.SYS:
If we do not directly support your BBS software, then simply utilize
the GENERIC.SYS file.
With an editor make a file called GENERIC.SYS. The format of
the file is as follows:
EXAMPLE:
1st line: SYSOP NAME Russell Femyer
2nd line: COM PORT COM1
3rd line: Time you are allowing user in door 60
Warranty and Liability -
I make 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 held liable
for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or
consequential arising from a failure of this program to operate
in the manner desired by the user. I shall not be held liable
for any damage to data or property which may be caused directly
or indirectly by use of this program.
In no event will I be held liable for any damages, including
(but not limited to) any lost profits, lost saving or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
or inability to use this program, or for any claim by any other
party.
MANY MANY THANKS -
To Admiral Strukel for all his help in testing!
To all our users who tested the early alpha copy and added their
advice and support.
Rickie W. Belitz for making a Door Development kit that was
so easy to use my five year old could figure it out.
To my Children - Jesse Forrest(5), Nicole Loraine(4), Christopher
Hawke(2) and Robert Falcon (5 months) who still love their daddy
even if he does spend a lot of time on that machine.
And last but certainly not least....my wife, Sheila Femyer,
who patiently withstood my time and energy being spent on my
C classes, Programming, and BBS. She stands behind me and gives
me strength and patience when I have totally lost all of mine.
BTW: This Door was SHEILA's idea!
Support -
For non-registered and registered users...our BBS will always have
the latest version available for down-load.
I.D.I.C. BBS
(619) 461-0982
24 hours a day
14.4 USR HST
Deck 21 is the DOOR Support Deck
Registered users will be able to have voice support and be able to
d/l registered copies of their program.
*══════════════════════════[ OPTIONAL ]════════════════════════════════*
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| THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR THE OPTIONAL PROGRAM: ADOPT-IT |
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*══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════*
Optional ADOPT-IT.EXE -
If you wish to use the ADOPT-IT program after someones adopts the
door to show the users an ANSI or ASCII Screen.
Simply place ADOPT-IT in place of VB in the batch file like so.
Batch File with Voter's Booth: Batch File with Adopt-it:
cd\doors\sttos cd\doors\sttos
sttos pcboard.sys sttos pcboard.sys
c:\doors\adopt!\VB pcboard.sys c:\doors\adopt!\adopt-it pcboard.sys
cd\pcb cd\pcb
board board
In the door directory (the one you wish to vote on!) place the
following files:
ADOPT!G.DOR - ANSI GRAPHICS SCREEN
ADOPT!.DOR - ASCII SCREEN
These are the ADOPT screens that tell who adopted your door.