BBS Toolkit/BBS Toolkit.iso/opus/sfued112.zip/HISTORY.SFU

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-  Program History for SFUE  -
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01-09-1993  v1.12:
    Re-release with new documentation.  Program name is also now
distributed as SFUE.EXE instead of SFUE17.EXE.  *** Don't forget
to rename the INI file from SFUE17.INI to SFUE.INI! ***  String
editor now accepts extended ASCII characters, and clears the
string if the first keypress is a normal character (to conform
to "standardized" string editing methods).

12-23-1992  v1.11:
    Combined redundant code to reduce EXE size.  Fixed a problem with
the Tag array when records are added (i.e. rEstore).  Modified some
low-level video routines and switched over to my own screen clearing
code.
    Improved update method for the sort.  If you're moving more than
40% of the total records then the entire database will be re-written
instead of records being "swapped" around.  Added Record Verification
to find records that may cause problems (those that have matching
Names, matching ID's or ID's of all zeros).
    Added an exit confirmation option.  Added option (CTRL_V) to
display special files (CWF, SpOEC, and all 5 SpAnn files) via the
DOS TYPE command.  It's primitive, but better than nothing.  Also
updated Opus structures to use the latest ones available.  Removed
DV detection and switched to using the DOS Idle Interrupt while
waiting for a keypress to allow for greater compatibility.


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, SFUE
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 SFUE 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).
    SFUE 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:
    SFUE no longer accepts a record number of zero when asking which
record number to show.  Now SFUE 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 SFUE 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), SFUE 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.
    SFUE 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 SFUE 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 SFUE 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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