BBS Toolkit/BBS Toolkit.iso/opus/sfued110.zip/HISTORY.17

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-  Program History for SFUE17  -
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11-16-1992  v1.10:
    Made some changes to try and fix a problem if the user
database has a size mismatch.  Added some more options to
the Global command (under Ratios).
    Fixed problem with adding a new line to the end of the
USER.DEL file (if it existed) every time you ran the Zap,
and added a 'reason' string after the user's name.  Added
a 1 second delay before checking for a response from the
ANSI driver to allow time for a response (in case of remote
operation) when using DOS mode.
    Changed Xlate to translate more characters by using a
lookup table of all 256 characters (in case you need to edit
the table).  Fixed a bug in the Adduser function that caused
the program to abort even though it added a record.  Added
ANSI detection when in DOS mode.  Added a log file containing
the names of any users removed from the database during a Zap
that is compatible with the Opus log style.  Fixed a problem
with appending deleted users to the save file (if there were
already records in the save file).  The USER.SAV and USER.DEL
files will be deleted if they are zero-length (empty).  Added
the ability to update each users' expiration date field based
on the value in the PRM file, or a value specified on the
command-line (in relation to the last time the user called).
If a user's record is going to expire there is now an indicator
up in the Status field (see documentation).


08-01-1992  v1.09:
    Added routines to attempt opening a file three times
(w/half-second delay between attempts) before failing.
Added command-line sorting capabilities.
    Slight screen modification.  Enhanced Zap function.
Changed command-line arguments for selecting video options
(old ones still work for now).
    Added some shortcut keys.  Added checking of index
program name field to make sure it isn't empty.  Added
Help screens!!!  Another screen re-design (thanks to the
help screen).  Added a search field for the Sysop Comment.
    Changed the INI file to a more flexible format.  Also
did a screen re-design (removed QkInq).  Added record
tagging for use with the Find, Global, and Report options.


06-11-1992  v1.08A:
    Checking for status files (ACTIVE##.DAT/LASTUS##.DAT) will
be done in the STATUS directory instead of the Opus directory.

05-29-1992  v1.08:
    There are no longer 1stname/Lastname options when sorting.
They have been replaced with just Name to allow for consistency
when sorting by either Name or Alias (you will be prompted to
choose the first or last name).
    If there is an ACTIVE##.DAT file in the Opus directory
you won't be allowed to Sort or Zap the database.  Added an
indicator to show that a user has a CWF file and an indicator
that shows whether or not you're editing the real user database
or just a copy of it.  First attempt at being multi-tasker
friendly. ;-)  You can now choose which printer port to send
the Report to.  If a user is online, you won't be allowed to
make changes to his/her record.  Added toggle for hiding user
passwords (CTRL-H).  The PATH will be searched for the INI
file if it's not in the current directory or the program
directory.
    I decided to use Ralph Brown's spawno() function to swap
the program out of conventional memory when calling USERNDX,
and when going to the DOS Shell.
    Changed the sort routine to a faster one. (Thanks to Bob
Stout's SNIPPETS file and R. Gardner.)  Fixed the Search to
be case-insensitive.  If you're using the 'LOGON AskReal'
option in your CTL (PRM) file, SFUE17 will display each
persons' Real Name and Alias in the correct fields.
(i.e. The persons' Real Name will be in the Name field and
not in the Alias field).
    Added an option to have an inactivity timer when waiting
for a keypress.  If you have IBM Graphics Translation turned
on then the graphics in the Report will be translated also.
There are two new string input routines (one for BIOS/DIRECT
screen writes, the other for DOS). CTRL-C won't abort the
program anymore.
    Added *detection* of encrypted passwords (via PRM file).
Added IBM Graphics conversion to Normal ASCII characters
(-X on command-line, or CTRL-X to toggle the translation
ON/OFF within the program).  Switched to the Large memory
model to get rid of the 64K Code restriction (which instantly
added about 11K to the program size).  There is now an INI
file that is created in the same directory as SFUE17 that
contains default information.


02-28-1992  v1.07:
    Modified the Global change option. Made some screen changes.
Changed the Rmrk (Remark) option to QkInq (QuickInquire) in
ScrnSect 1.  Enhanced the Search option to allow you to modify
records as you go.  After you initially specify a search key,
a new menu option will appear in the lower right-hand corner
section (pressing a zero (0) will continue the previously
selected search).
    SFUE17 will now rename any Custom Welcome Files (CWF's) when
you either sOrt or Zap users so the CWF's always point to the same
user no matter what record number they're moved to.


01-18-1992  v1.06:
    If the current record has been modified in any way, there will
be an asterisk placed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
    I split the source code into smaller modules and made some minor
code changes in the process (there's now well over 200K worth of
source code).  Eliminated a problem with marking files read-only.
Added options to change the User Macros in ScrnSect 5.
    Changed the Language option to include the language number.  Also
added an Import option to restore user records from USER.SAV.  Made
some other minor improvements (including using a new sort routine).
You can now format the output of the report when sending it to a file.
    Fixed a problem in the Report when sending a specific range of
records to a file (it would name the file whatever the highest record
number you selected was).  Added some more questions to the Report.
Also switched to the Compact memory model to allow up to 2300 records
to be sorted.

 ** NOTE:  The command-line option -F has been replaced with -U to
    allow for future expansion.


12-06-1991  v1.05:
    SFUE17 no longer accepts a record number of zero when asking which
record number to show.  Now SFUE17 will not allow you to have a user's
number of calls set to zero.  Added user (SysOp) selectable multi-key
sorting (hurray!).
    Made a couple of internal changes.  Added a save file to the Zap
option.  Added option to generate a report for ONLY a specific range
of records instead of the entire database.  Added Global option to
make global changes to the database.  Also made it so SFUE17 will ask
to update the index when exiting if necessary, instead of always
updating when it felt necessary.
    Changed the Report format.  Also when sending the report to the the
printer, you can now specify whether you want it formatted for 6 or 8
Lines Per Inch (66 or 88 Lines Per Page).  You can also display users
with their last name first (Report).  Also when you sort by lastname
(2ndname), the database is sorted by true lastname.  Before if a user
had a middle initial, then it would be considered part of the lastname.
Also, if a user has his last call time set in the future (it could
happen), SFUE17 will now set the number of days since his last call
to zero (so he/she doesn't get Purged).


10-12-1991  v1.04:
    Added a 5th ScrnSect (in the position of ScrnSect 2) to allow changing
of the Sysop Comment.  Also did slight improvement on the function that
accepts a string.  Fixed (and improved) the Report option (Screen).
    Fixed a share violation when updating the user index, and slightly
improved on the Sort/Zap file sharing modes.  Also did minor color change
to the ScrnSect's.
    Added the "Hidden" access privilege for those who want to use it.
Also changed the assignment of a file-handle when sending output to either
the screen or printer.  Fixed a problem when changing the current record
when the index needs updating.


09-14-1991  v1.03:
    Fixed ReadMsgs to use a 'D' instead of an 'R' which is used for
selecting a record number.
    Program now updates the USER.NDX via calling USERNDX every time that
the program does something that could change the order/number of records
in the database (i.e. sOrt, Zap).
    Added a DOS Shell option via the F9 key.  Re-designed the screen to
allow for more options.  Added an option to change the user's Section.
Also added an option to change the Default Protocol.
    Added a user Report option.  Added file sharing for multi-tasking
environments.  The ScrnSect box that is active now has its number BLINK.
Improved the Zap function to allow for Confirmation before removing each
user from the database.  The command-line Zap (by Days) now works like it
should.  Also did slight modifications to the Expiration controls.
    SFUE17 will now search for USER.DAT using the OPUS environment, then the
PRM file if the User Database isn't in the Opus Home directory, then in
the directory that SFUE17 started from if the database isn't found in the
current directory.  Also did a minor screen change (credit/debit).
    Did some internal changes.  Added the ability to specify (on the
command-line) the first file SFUE17 will try to open instead of USER.DAT,
or just specify the default path to look for USER.DAT.


07-14-1991  v1.02:
    Cleaned up help screen.  Also changed the way Keys are set (now the
Keys are toggled instead of having to type in every key you want active).
Also dots are displayed on the screen in place of inactive Keys.
    Fixed the display for extended text modes available on the VGA.
    Added -B command-line option for BIOS screen writes.  Also fixed a
problem when pressing Enter instead of entering in a number on certain
items.  The screen now displays the proper key for changing the Address.
    Added number of days option when doing a Zap.


06-16-1991  v1.01:
    Added option to swap two records with each other.  Also you can now
sort a range of records instead of the whole database.  By default, the
first record will now be protected from the sort.  The Sort option now
sorts by the user's last name instead of their first name.  Added a -Z
command-line option for automated cleanup (Zap) of the database.
    Added color for local mode.  Fixed ScrnSect from accepting an invalid
keypress.  Fixed the displayed month in the BirthDate field, and how it
saves the number of the month.


05-19-1991  v1.00:
    First public release.

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