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version 2.0
by
Mike Weaver
!!!!! DISCLAIMER !!!!!
This program and all other files associated with it are not guaranteed to be
bug free or virus free. Everything possible has been done to insure your
safety and reliability. I, nor my BBS are responsible for any damages of any
kind, including profit loses and data loss, that relate directly or
indirectly to these programs and files. You may distribute this program, as
long as it is in unmodified form with all the files originally included.
OVERVIEW
Power List is a utility for PCBoard 14.x, although it has not been tested
on any other systems it should work fine with any system that can produce
a DOOR.SYS or PCBOARD.SYS file.
Power List allows the user to design and download a custom built list of
available files on a particular BBS. Hence the name. Rather than tying up
your system to download a very large complete file listing the user selects
those files areas that interest him/her and then Power List will do the rest.
Using PKZip(tm) Power List will compress all the selected file directories
and then using DSZ(tm) it will allow the user to download the list.
List of Files in archive:
Sample.cfg
Pwrlist.doc
Pwrlist.exe
Pwrlist.
File_id.diz
NiteLite.txt
History.doc
SAMPLE.CFG This is the door configuration file. The one included in
this archive is a sample and will have to be edited to fit
your system.
PWRLIST.DOC Three guesses and the first 2 don't count. <Grin>
PWRLIST.EXE The executable door program itself. This door is a stand
alone program that requires no other files such as DoorPatch
or Brun. I wrote this door using DoorSource 4.0.
PWRLIST. This is a sample batch file to run the door on PCBoard
systems. You may have to edit it depending on where you
store the door files etc.
FILE_ID.DIZ This file contains program descriptions for boards that
implement automatic file description insertion with a
program such as PCBDescribe(tm).
NITELITE.TXT This is a small ad for my BBS.
HISTORY.DOC A list of corrections or bug fixes or changes in Power List
Configuration file setup:
Line 1 -> c:\pcb\pcboard.sys
Line 2 -> The Nite-Lite bbs
Line 3 -> Mike
Line 4 -> Weaver
Line 5 -> c:\pcb\main\users
Line 6 -> 1
Line 7 -> 662345922
Line 8 -> c:\pcb\menus\dirs
Line 9 -> c:\pcb\gen\ <- trailing backslash a must!
Line 10-> 60
Line 11-> dos1
thru dos2
whatever dos3
dos4
dos5
dos6
dos7
etc.
etc.
etc.
Line 1 -> Is the location of your pcboard.sys file. The program requires
the complete path and filename.
Line 2 -> The name of your BBS goes here.
Line 3 -> The SysOp's first name.
Line 4 -> The SysOp's last name.
Line 5 -> The location of your users file.
Line 6 -> This is the com port number you are using.
Line 7 -> This is where you put your serial number once you register the
program. Until then use any 9 digit number you like but don't
leave this line out or the door will crash!
Line 8 -> This is the location of your file directory menu. The example
above is from my system, use whatever you use in PCBSetup.
Line 9 -> This is the hard drive directory path to your individual files
directories. In other words the directory where the dir files
are stored. !! Important !! The trailing backslash is a must!
Line 10-> This number represents the total number of dir files on your
system. The unregistered version will handle only 99 dir files.
Line 11-> From here to the end of the .cfg file is where you tell the
program the name of each of your systems dir files. Using this
method seemed more versatile to me. The unregistered version
is not crippled and will handle as many directories as you
need to. However if you use the door Please Register.
Command line options:
--------------------
Power List has numerous command line options in order to provide
flexibility with most computer systems. Here is a list:
LOCKED:xxxxx - Forces Power List to lock the modem at the
speed given.
LOCAL - Forces Power List to run in local mode. This
is really meant for testing purposes, but it
still reads the configuration file, but doesn't
read the bbs interface file.
NETWORK - Forces file sharing to be active incase you
are using something other than SHARE to manage
file locking.
IRQ=n - Lets you change the IRQ used for the com port
specified in the bbs interface file.
(See below for more information)
ADDR=&Hnnnn - Lets you change the address used for the com
port specified in the bbs interface file.
(See below for more information)
PS2 - Forces the PS/2 IRQs and addresses if a PS/2
isn't detected (Normally it is, but you can't
always tell!)
RBBS - Forces Power List into RBBS/QBBS mode
WILDCAT - Forces Power List into Wildcat 2.0 mode
DOORSYS - Forces Power List into 31-Line DOOR.SYS mode
PCB121 - Forces Power List into PCBoard 11.8/12.x mode
with COM 1 active
PCB122 - Forces Power List into PCBoard 11.8/12.x mode
with COM 2 active
PCB14 - (DEFAULT) Forces Power List into PCBoard 14.x
mode
!!!! I have only run and tested this door with PCBoard 14.5a and I cannot !!!!
!!!! attest to its ability to run on any other systems. Consider yourself !!!!
!!!! warned in advance. !!!!
When you use the IRQ or the ADDR option, you must include the other.
You can't use just the IRQ and not the ADDR, and you can't use just
the ADDR and not the IRQ. Here's a chart with the STANDARD IRQs
and addresses for the PS/2s and IBM PCs:
Non PS/2
Com port IRQ Address
1 4 &H3F8
2 3 &H2F8
3 4 &H3E8
4 3 &H2E8
5-8 4 &H3F8
PS/2
Com port IRQ Address
1 4 &H3F8
2 3 &H2F8
3 3 &H3220
4 3 &H3228
5 3 &H4220
6 3 &H4228
7 3 &H5220
8 3 &H5228
Batch file setup:
d: -> Change to the drive where files are.
cd\pwrlist -> Change to PowerList directory
pwrlist pwrlist.cfg -> Run PowerList
c: -> Change back to BBS drive
cd\pcb -> Change back to BBS directory
board -> Reload the BBS
Function key values:
F3 - Printer toggle
F4 - Page bell toggle
F5 - Shell to DOS
F7 - Caller alarm toggle
F8 - Return caller to board
F10 - Start sysop chat
ESC - Enter sysop chat
ALT-X - Drop to DOS after caller logs off
ALT-N - Sysop next on flag
One last thing I am terrible at writing so if these docs seem hard to read
or use it is probably because they are. <GRIN>
Registration:
I have not crippled this program in any way, so you can use it
forever if you like. However be forewarned that unless you
register I may not be apt to answer questions as freely. I
too however realize the cost of running a BBS so I ask only a
mere $10 if you like and use the program. If you do not like
the program and have an idea that would make it more likeable
by all means let me know and I will try to implement it.
Bug reports or problems can be left on my bbs at 615-458-9099
or you can message me through INTELEC in the BBS_DOORS conf.
OK I'm finished, send the millions to:
Mike Weaver
% The NITE-LITE bbs
Rt. 1 Box 231b
159 Macedonia Church Rd.
Philadelphia, Tn.
37846