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WildCat & Ansi Viewer
Release Version 1.0beta - 08/11/92
(C)opyright 1991
WildSoft Software.
David Gilmore
1221 E. Gadsden St. #309
Pensacola, FL 32501
WildStar's World BBS
(904) 434-3580 HST 14.4 (Locked)
(904) 434-3852 HST DS 16.8 (Locked)
1200 / 16.8K 24 Hours
Fido Net 1:3612/199
Magic Freq FileName: WCANSI
For The Latest Version
Warranty
==============
This product is provided "As Is" without warranty of any kind. The
entire risk as to the results and performance of the program is
assumed by you. Furthermore, I the author do not warrant,
guarantee, or make any representations regarding the use of, or the
results of the use of the program, and you rely on the program and
results solely at your own risk. I the author cannot accept
responsibility for system damage, loss of profit, or any other
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the
use or inability to use this product.
Copyright
===============
WCANSI is distributed under the SHAREWARE concept. Under this
concept you may use the SHAREWARE version for a reasonable period
of time, which is thirty days. After which you must either
register your copy or discontinue usage. To Register the program
see the end of this file.
Distribution
==================
You are free, in fact encouraged, to distribute the SHAREWARE
version of WCANSI provided that all files contained in the
original WCANSI.ZIP archive are distributed in their original
unmodified state.
What is WCANSI
====================
WCANSI is a Ansi.sys AND a WildCat Code translator (viewer).
This viewer gives you the look and feel of wildcat. It shows you
the display screen and at the same time a statis window, just as
wildcat.
Command Line Options thus far
===================================
The following command line options are available as of this version:
/F: FILE NAME
/C: CONFERENCE #
/B: SIMULATED BAUD
/F:FILE NAME
The file name is the file you wish to view or list of files you
wish to view. Examples:
WCANSI /F:HELLO1.BBS
WCANSI /F:C:\WC30\DISP\HELLO1.BBS
these will view the file HELLO1.BBS
WCANSI /F:@FILELIST.TXT
this will view the file(s) in FILELIST.TXT
The current format for the filelist is as follows.
FILELIST.TXT =
HELLO1.BBS
C:\WC30\DISP\MAIN.HLP
C:\WC30\HELP\FDISP.HLP
BULLETIN.BBS
FILE2.BBS
Up to 99 files may be listed in the files list. You may use any
name of a file or any name for a files list. this file/filelist must
be in the PATH or in the PATHS specified in the chosen Conference (next).
WARNING: These file may NOT contain wildcards!
/C:CONFERENCE #
This option let you choose the conference in witch you wish to get
the Wildcat display files from, and shows you the name of the conference
you have chosen. This is great if the file you wish to view is not in the
current PATH. WcANSI reads the conference in question and searches those
directories stated in makewild for that conference. If no conference is
chosen then ConFerence #0 is the default.
/B:SIMULATED BAUD
This is as stated Simulated Baud Rate. The valid choices are as folows:
57600
38400
19200
16800
14400
12000
9600
7200
2400
1200
300
These are SIMULATED and are only ment to come close to the speed that
is chosen. If no Sim Baud Speed is chosen then "CPU" is the default.
There is no set order in witch these command line option must be.
The only command line option that in required is the "/F:FILENAME".
Currently WCANSI will run in less than 150K of memory.
Keys to Tuch
===================
The Following Keys are usable
[ESC]
Exit the program at this point.
[Return]
Same as [C].
[S]
Stop viewing this file at this point, but not exit.
Use this to jump strait to the next file, if any.
[C]
Continue on until the next "@PAUSE@" or "XX" lines.
[N]
View the entire file no pausing.
NOTE
If you are having display trouble with the pause prompt, just remember
this.
Every so many lines of display (screen height - 2) there will be and
automatic pause prompt. If you have inserted a "@PAUSE@" then this
is what will change the counter. I have found that these results
may come about:
Double pausing
You have a pause prompt
just after the auto pause.
Move your pauses up a line or so.
Pause prompt is all over the screen
You have used Ansi cursor control and at the end of the
auto count the cursor was not where you thought it
would be.
Do as i do, draw the static part of the file (the
complete screen if needed), then place your pause
now go back over and add in the inbedded codes.
This will not always work but remember that Wildcat
itself has an auto pause, just that this (WCANSI) is
a bitt more picky.
No other display problems.
Reason for this program
==============================
I am a Wildcat sysop and I am having trouble finding a ANSI viewer for
Wildcat and ANSI. I can find them for Wildcat, and I can find them for
ANSI, but not for both. I have found that + 90% of my user's com. programs
have ansi built in. This means that thier com. programs are looking for an
Ansi secquence even if they are set for no color on your BBS. Where I do
use WildCat Codes, but wildcat only does the color and internal strings.
No cursor control (ansi type). I have many Disp. Scrs. that are Wildcat
coded and Ansi cursor controled. The users on my system have not had a
problem at all, weather they were in color or non-color modes.
With this viewer you can view display file that are mixed with Wildcat
and Ansi codes.
IF REGISTERED:
Automatic Sharing For Networks, Lans, Multitasking.
Redifinable Display, Status String/Codes, up to 99.
Free upgrades, full support.
And in v2.0 there will be a WildCat / Ansi Editor to enhance your display
files.
Registration
==================
----------------------------- CUT / COPY HERE ------------------------------
WCANSI Registration Form v1.0
First Name _________________
Last Name _________________
Aaddress Line 1 _________________________________
Aaddress Line 2 _________________________________
Company _________________________________
Sex __
Birthday __________
Vioce Phone ________________
Data Phone ________________
Cash __
Check __ Must have name, address the more the better.
Money Order __
NO PLASTIC AT THIS TIME!
Each copy comes with a 360k 51/4 disk ans a 720k 31/2 disk.
I the author of WCANSI reserve the right to modify this program,
change the price at any time without notification.
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