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Copyright (c), Brad Vonarx, November, 1992.
All Rights Reserved.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Welcome To EzyEdit.................................. 3
Legal Information................................... 3
Features............................................ 5
Installation Of EzyEdit.. (Ezycom) ................. 6
Installation Of EzyEdit.. (Super BBS) .............. 6
Installation Of EzyEdit.. (Remote Access) .......... 7
Installation Of EzyMac.............................. 7
Installation Of MacMaint............................ 7
Installation Of Bad Word Exclusion ................. 8
Registration........................................ 8
Registered Features................................. 9
Quick Reference .................................... 9
Problems/Troubleshooting............................ 10
Thanks To........................................... 11
Copyrights.......................................... 11
How To Contact The Author........................... 12
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Welcome To EzyEdit 1.02
-------------------------
Thank you for choosing EzyEdit, Ezyedit is a full screen
message editor which in Version 1.00 was designed to work
with EzyCom but soon after followed EzyEdit/O 1.00 for SuperBBS,
Remote Access and QuickBBS. In version 1.02 I
have removed the confusion created by the release of two
editions of ezyedit. EzyEdit 1.02 is compatible with EzyCom
version 1.02, SuperBBS, Remote Access and Quick BBS. There
are also quite a number of enhancements and new features
that have been added to this new version. The implementation
of these features is explained further in this manual.
Legal Information
-------------------
o The EzyEdit Program, the EzyMac program, the MacMaint
program,and the associated documentation, and anything else
contained within the EzyEdit Package are copyright (c)
April, 1992, Brad Vonarx. All Rights Reserved, And shall
hereby be referred herein as the "EZYEDIT" software. The
EZYEDIT software may not be circulated in any incomplete or
modified form, nor sold for profit, without written
permission of Brad Vonarx.
o EzyEdit is Trial Ware, meaning that you may evaluate the
product for a period of 30 days, after which you MUST either
REGISTER EzyEdit or stop using it, and remove it from your
computer system. If, EzyEdit is being used in a multi-line
situation then only one registration is required, providing
that the registration key in use, will only be on one hard
disk and only in one directory of that hard disk. If, this
is not the case, then a site licensing agreement is
required.
o Until you register EzyEdit, you will miss out on a few
features that are removed to help encourage registrations.
It must be stated, that EzyEdit is quite usable without
these features, and is not now and never will be 'Cripple
Ware'.
o EzyEdit may not be used in an unlawful, or illegal
manner.
o EzyEdit distribution is encouraged, under the following
conditions :
1/ No fee is charged. (A $5 disk copying fee is acceptable)
2/ Commercial software libraries may not include EzyEdit in
their libraries without the written permission of Brad
Vonarx.
3/ EzyEdit is distributed in its whole original format. The
archives of EzyEdit may not be altered in any shape or
form. The conversion to a different archive format is
allowed however. Adding of BBS comment files or headers
to the archive, is NOT permitted under any circumstances.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
o You are NOT allowed to modify EzyEdit executables,
registration keys or documentation in any shape or form.
Tampering with messages inside these files is NOT permitted.
o Site / Group licensing agreements will be reviewed on
case by case basis.
o The registration key may not be distributed to other
person(s). Doing so, will violate the licensing agreement
you made when Registering EzyEdit.
o In using this program, the user agrees that in no event
shall Brad Vonarx, be liable for any indirect, incidental,
consequential, special, or exemplary damage or lost profits,
even if Brad Vonarx has been advised of the possibility of
such damages or lost profits. You further agree that if for
any reason Brad Vonarx is found to be liable to you as a
result of your use of the program and software, that partial
consideration of Brad Vonarx granting you this license, you
agree that Brad Vonarx, sole and exclusive cumulative
liability to you or others shall be no greater than the
amount of any registration fee paid by you. If paid, then
Brad Vonarx is not liable for any amount.
o Brad Vonarx is in no way obligated to provide support for
this or future versions of EzyEdit.
o Registration of EzyEdit entitles you to the use of the
current version of EzyEdit. Any future versions may have
new licensing conditions, which may change the terms of your
current licensing agreement.
o The use of tampered versions of EzyEdit, or the use of
keys not distributed by Brad Vonarx is an infringement of
the Copyright Act. I will not hesitate in prosecuting
offenders.
o The copying and/or distribution of your license key is
strictly prohibited. Except, of course, for backup or
archival purposes.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Features
----------
■ Supports Multi Taskers
- Giving away time slices to improve
performance on Multi-line systems
■ Allows editing of users while
they are on-line writing a message (ALT-E) (EzyCom Only)
■ Allows editing of users while
writing a message (ALT-M) (EzyCom Only)
■ Easy Importing Of Files (F2)
■ Easy Exporting Of Files (F5)
■ Quick Local Help Screens.
■ No need for duplicate directories and copies
of EzyEdit in a multi-line situation.
(EzyCom Only)
■ Supports Avatar's advanced screen scrolling
(EzyCom & RA Only)
■ User Definable Text Colour,
EzyEdit reads the user defined colours
from their Ezycom user record. (EzyCom Only)
■ Supports Ezycom's Sysop Macros (Alt F1-F10) (EzyCom Only)
■ | within a macro as a carriage return allowing the user
to create multiple line macros with the one 70 character
macro.
■ The editor will also translate ~ from within a macro
as a Ctrl-Z, forcing the editor to add the macro then
save automatically.
■ Sysop ability to edit the message information.
The sysop can edit "Who to", "Subject" and "Private"
(Message Area Permitting)
(EzyCom & SBBS 1.17 Only)
■ FULL forwarding of messages. On a forwarded message the
whole message is quoted, so there is no longer a need to
quote on a forwarded message. (EzyCom Only)
■ Support for Alt-U Log Off Message, Alt-I force inactivity
and Alt-H hang up user.
■ Bad Word Exclusion. This option allows the sysop to set up a
file with words he/she would like excluded from any messages.
This is a great option for sysops who dont like swearing in
the message base.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Installing The EXE Files
--------------------------
Before installing EzyEdit you must first make sure that you have
a environment variable set, listed below is an example and you should
be sure to make sure that the line that relevant to your bbs, and
path to your bbs files is set in your autoexec.bat file.
SET RA=C:\RA
SET EZY=C:\EZY
SET SBBS=C:\SBBS
SET QBBS=C:\QBBS
o EzyEdit
* EzyEdit Under EzyCom 1.02
To run EzyEdit as the external FULL SCREEN EDITOR,
first run the Ezycom CONFIG.EXE program then select
MESSAGES->MISC->EXTERNAL EDITOR->
Enter here : EZYEDIT.EXE -N*N <*M> <-ST>
<*M> Optional Memory Swap - May be needed for your system if
unsure place it on the command line.
<-ST> Save on Time Out - This option will save a message if a
user runs out of time while writing a
message. A note is appended stating
that this message is incomplete.
THEN YOU MUST SELECT under
MESSAGES->MISC->USE OLD MSGTMP-> NO
NOTE : Failure to set this to NO will result in saved
messages being returned as aborted.
* EzyEdit Under SuperBBS
First run the SuperBBS CONFIG.EXE program then select
PATHS->EXT. EDITOR->
Enter here : EZYEDIT.EXE <*S> <-DV> <-ST>
<*S> Optional Memory Swap - May be needed for your system if
unsure place it on the command line.
<-DV> Use Direct Video - Forces Ezyedit to run with direct video
(default is direct video is not used)
<-ST> Save on Time Out - This option will save a message if a
user runs out of time while writing a
message. A note is appended stating
that this message is incomplete.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
* EzyEdit Under Remote Access
First run the Ra RACONFIG.EXE program then select
PATHS->EXT. EDITOR->
Enter here : EZYEDIT.EXE <*S> <-DV> <-ST>
<*S> Optional Memory Swap - May be needed for your system if
unsure place it on the command line.
<-DV> Use Direct Video - Forces Ezyedit to run with direct video
(default is direct video is not used)
<-ST> Save on Time Out - This option will save a message if a
user runs out of time while writing a
message. A note is appended stating
that this message is incomplete.
o EzyMac
EzyMac is an EXTERNAL DOOR PROGRAM. This is the same setup for all
bbs packages. To run this, you simply use a Menu Type 7 Dos Exit
with the option for creating DORINFO1.DEF file.
Ezycom Command Line : EZYMAC.EXE -N*N *D2 <*M>
Other BBS Command Line : EZYMAC.EXE <*S> <*M>
The *M (EzyCom) and *S (SuperBBS) is once again optional,
depending on the amount of ram available, this may or may
not be necessary.
o MacMaint
MACMAINT.EXE
Macmaint requires the bbs type to be passed on the command
line. Is is suggested that MacMaint be run from your weekly
maintenance routine. Valid command line options are
MACMAINT.EXE -EZY
MACMAINT.EXE -SBBS
MACMAINT.EXE -RA
MACMAINT.EXE -QBBS
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Bad Word Exclusion
--------------------
One of the features of ezyedit is that it allows for a
plain ascii file to be placed in the system directory
which can contain words that the sysop would like to
reject. The file should be placed in your system directory,
thats the directory where your key, and user macro files are
located, and your environment variable points to. Create a
plain ascii text file called EZYEDIT.BAD, in here you can place
the words that you would like users not to use. This file is read
on a line by line method, so the whole line is searched for.
If the file EZYEDIT.BAD contained the following lines
GAMES
PIRATE
and the message contained the following
"Hiya Joe, I got some great games last week..."
This message would be rejected, where a user writing
".... I got a great game ..."
would be allowed, the line is searched for in whole.
Also a user writing
" .... pirates .... " would be rejected, as would
" .... pirate ...."
Care must be taken with this file as users are warned about thier
message and the whole message aborted. Be careful not to use words
that could be taken as parts of other words.
Registration
--------------
There are many reasons as to why you should register, but
firstly Ezyedit only has a 30 day trial period and use
outside this period constitutes a breach in the
international copyright laws. Registrations encourage a
shareware/trialware author to continue support and
development of this and other programs. EzyEdit is not
cripple-ware, but you do get a few very nice features when
you register it. These features are listed below. For
details on how to register in your country please read the
enclosed REG-EED.DOC file.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Registered Features
---------------------
Once you register your copy of EzyEdit and receive your
key file and the following advanced features will be enabled.
■ 10 Sysop Macros
■ 10 User Macros Per User
■ Ability To Edit Users While On-line. (Alt-E)
■ Ability To Edit Users In Message. (Alt-M)
■ Use Of Invoke Inactivity (ALT-I)
■ Use Of Hang-Up User (ALT-H)
■ Use Of Jump To Dos (ALT-J)
■ Use Of Log Off With Message (ALT-U)
■ Ability To Import Text Files Into A Message (F2)
■ Ability to Edit Message Statistics
(Who Message Is To, From, Subject and Priv) (F4)
■ Ability To Export From A Message To A File (F5)
Quick References
------------------
Below are the 3 different key commands supported by EzyEdit
The Ctrl-K menu and Esc Menu then the Quick Key.
Ctrl F1 to F10 : EzyCom Sysop Macros
F1 : Editor Help
F2 : Import Text File
F4 : Edit Message Info
F5 : Export to File
Alt-E : Edit User On-line
Alt-M : Edit User In Message
Alt-S : Edit Users Security
Alt-I : User Inactivity
Alt-J : Jump To Dos
Alt-H : Hang Up On User
Alt-U : Log Off Message
Ctrl-K D/S Esc-S Ctrl-Z : Save Message
Ctrl-K A Esc Esc Ctrl-X : Abort Message
Ctrl-K Q Esc Q F3 (Local Only) : Quote
Ctrl-K C Esc C Ctrl-J : Centre Line
Ctrl-K R Esc R Ctrl-L : Redraw Screen
Ctrl-K L Esc L Ctrl-Y : Delete Line
Ctrl-K T Esc T Ctrl T : Delete To Next Word
Ctrl-K I Esc I Ctrl-N : Insert Line
Ctrl-K 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0 : User Macros
Ctrl-Left Arrow Ctrl-A : Word Left
Ctrl-Right Arrow Ctrl-F : Word Right
Ctrl-V : Toggle Insert
Ctrl-U : Delete To Line End
Ctrl-PgUp : Increase Users Time
Ctrl-PgDn : Decrease Users Time
Ctrl-Home : Move to top of page
Ctrl-End : Move to bottom of page
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Problems / Troubleshooting
----------------------------
Problem : EzyCom doesn't load EzyEdit, and returns with
"MESSAGE ABORTED"
Solution : Place a memory swap *M on the command line. The
command line should then look like :
For Ezycom : C:\EZY\EZYEDIT.EXE -N*N *M
For SBBS : C:\SBBS\EZYEDIT.EXE *S
For RA : C:\RA\EZYEDIT.EXE *S
For QBBS : C:\QBBS\EZYEDIT.EXE *M
Problem : EzyEdit loads but when I save a message it says
"MESSAGE ABORTED"
Solution : Ezycom users Ensure that the config option
-> Use Old MSGTMP is set to NO
or you do not have the environment setup for your
bbs package. Either set your bbs environment
variable or Specify -EZY,-SBBS,-RA,-QBBS on
the command line.
Problem : I don't like the text colour...
Solution : Either use the sample colour menu that comes with
Ezycom or build your own using menu types 71.
Now you and your users can configure the editor
colours to be whatever they like. Other BBS users
the colours are fixed.
Problem : EzyEdit doesn't operate on lines other than
line 1.
Solution : Ensure that you specify -N*N on the command
line.
Once again the Ezycom setup should be as such.
External Editor -> C:\EZY\EZYEDIT.EXE -N*N [*M]
Use old MSGTMP -> NO
Where *M is optional.
Problem : The user macros have been corrupted.
Solution : Delete the files EZYEDIT.UMF, and EZYEDIT.FFI.
Then run EzyMac again to create new ones.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Thanks Must be Said to :
---------------------------
Peter Davies : For developing such a great bbs package and for
the constant support and encouragement which kept
me moving on the right track. Great thanks are
also deserved for all the help Peter gave me in
ironing out many, many bugs.
Sandy Turner : For playing a major role in the beta testing of
the SuperBBS side of EzyEdit.
Andrew Doran : For helping in bug testing and menu key
suggestions.
Wayne Burnside,
Garry Gillard,
Neil Lees,
Geoff Edes,
Richard Stocks, Ezycom Beta Team.....
Steven Schnitzer,
Ian Mason, Thanks Guys
Brendan McCarthy,
Christian Kraus,
Lloyd Bayley
All the users of my bbs
The Further Regions : Thanks all of you who voluntarily
and involuntarily helped me on
numerous occasions with the
testing of EzyEdit.
My Dad : For putting up with the months of
6am nights while I wrote EzyEdit.
And for Helping me with the docs.
And anyone else that I may have missed, your help in
developing EzyEdit has been invaluable, Without everyone
involved it would never have been. THANK YOU ALL.
Copyright Notices
---------------------
Ezycom is the Copyright works of Peter Davies.
SuperBBS is the Copyright works of Aki Antman.
Remote Access is the copyright works of Continental Software.
QuickBBS is the Copyright works of Adam Hudson.
EzyEdit Is the Copyright works of Brad Vonarx.
All Rights Reserved, 1992.
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│ EzyEdit V1.02 Copyright (c) Brad Vonarx, 1992
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
How To Contact the Author
---------------------------
Any comments and sugestions would be welcome and appreciated
The Author, Brad Vonarx can be contacted via a number
of methods.
BBS : The Further Regions
Sysop : Brad Vonarx
Line 1 Number : 61-3-725-1923
Line 1 Baud : 300/1200/1275/2400/9600/12000/14400/V42b/MNP
Line 2 Number : 61-3-725-8530
Line 2 Baud : 300/1200/1275/2400
Hours : 24 Hours
Via FidoNet : 3:636/116
Via the EZYCOM Support Echo Conference on the Fido Backbone
or Via Post
Address : Brad Vonarx
P.O Box 801
Croydon 3136
Victoria
AUSTRALIA
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