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- │▒▒▒▒ PCBNEWS v1.14 - (c) Copyright 1994 - Whitewater Technologies, Inc. ▒▒▒▒▒│
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- PCBNEWS║ PCBNEWS has been compiled using PPLC v2.0 ║ PCBNEWS
- ║ (01-25-94 dated PPLC.EXE) made by ║
- PCBNEWS ║ Clark Development, Inc. ║NEWS PCBNEWS
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- │▒▒▒▒▒ THE PURPOSE OF PCBNEWS - AND ITS OPTIONS ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│
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- PCBNEWS has been made as a Sysop's aid for creating a news file. There
- have been *some* news file generators out there, but none that have
- configurable 'Default Subject' fields, automatic date fields, editable
- date fields when saving the news file, configurable headers (all lines),
- footers, and so on. Some of those other news editors will only allow
- you to edit the main board conference news only. Even if there was
- another utility similar to PCBNEWS it'll cost you around $20! :) But
- now there's a solution - PCBNEWS.
-
- PCBNEWS has been designed for configurability (along w/ other products
- made by us) and ease of use. The editing of the conference news will be
- accessible by those who security levels are equal or higher than you
- have defined in the PCBNEWS.CFG file.
-
- Once a Sysop enters PCBNEWS, here's what will happen:
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- 1 - PCBNEWS will read the conference information in the current
- conference - Thus, allowing you to totally manipulate ALL
- conferences that have their OWN news file!
- 2 - Will allow you the option of (A)dding a new entry or
- (D)isplay the news file.
- 3 - From here - It's obvious what you can do.
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- When you are adding a new entry to the news file, you are given many
- editing options - Just like in PCBoard! Allowable commands, while
- inside the Line Editor are:
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- (A)bort, (C)ont Line Editor, (D)elete
- (E)dit, (L)ist Msg, (S)ave, (Enter)=Save
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- (A)bort -
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- This is self-explanatory: It will allow you the option of
- aborting the current addition of the news file.
-
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- (C)ont Line Editor -
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- This will allow you to continue where you last
- left off. (Note: It will continue at the last blank line,
- or the last line of information)
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- (D)elete -
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- This command will allow you to delete any line in the
- editor.
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- (E)dit -
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- This command allows you to edit a line in the editor.
- Once you select the line # to edit, PCBNEWS will display
- the original line for your convenience.
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- (L)ist Msg -
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- This will display the news entry that you are currently
- working on. It will display ALL information, including
- the header files and footer files. (With subject and date
- information)
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- (S)ave, (Enter)=Save -
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- Either of these commands will save the new entry. All
- new entries will become the very first to display. It will
- not be appended at the bottom of the news file and make
- your users press enter after several screens to get to the
- latest new entry! :)
-
-
- The only un-configurable part of PCBNEWS (During this release) is the
- ability to edit the prompts.
-
- NOTE: This version will only work with PCBoard 15.1 systems! If you need
- to obtain a model to work with 15.0, please call our board and leave a
- comment to the Sysop.
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- │▒▒▒▒▒ INSTALLATION ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│
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- PCBNEWS is made for PCBoard systems - It can only be run on versions 15.1
- and higher because of code changes. To install, just follow the simple
- instructions below:
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- [1] - Make the MAIN directory to hold the PCBNEWS files and copy
- the original zip file contents into this directory.
-
- Preferred: C:\PCB\PPE\PCBNEWS
-
-
- [2] - Executed PCBSETUP, go into "File Locations" and then into
- "Configuration Files".
-
- [3] - Edit the default .CMD by press F2 on the field and add:
-
- and Security PPE/MNU File -or- Keystroke Replacement
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- 1) NEWS C:\PCB\PPE\PCBNEWS\PCBNEWS.PPE
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- There are no command line options in PCBNEWS. Once it is
- executed, it will look for the PCBNEWS.CFG in the directory
- PCBNEWS is located in.
-
- [4] - After adding the commands to the .CMD file list, save it by
- pressing ESC and answer "Y". (Simple, eh?) :)
-
- [5] - Exit PCBSETUP - And then use a text editor and edit the
- PCBNEWS.CFG file supplied with the release. Edit this file
- to your likings. (See the definitions at the bottom of the
- file for information)
-
- [6] - Be sure to edit (If you'd like) the header files specified in
- PCBNEWS.CFG (Lines 6-8) and the footer file (Line 9).
-
- [7] - After the above steps are completes, PCBNEWS will be ready for
- execution!
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- │▒▒▒▒▒ SUPPORT & REGISTRATION ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒│
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- DISCLAIMER: Whitewater Technologies, Inc. will not be held responsible
- for any problems which may arrise from the execution of PCBNEWS. PCBNEWS
- has been tested and does not lock up, write to any file(s), etc.
-
- There are various methods of Customer Support we will provide:
-
- 1) Call our Support BBS (Shown Below) and enter the WWT Support
- Conference. This option is preferred.
-
- 2) Send direct Internet email to one of the following:
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- gregg.graubins@whitewater.com (*Very soon*)
- gregg.graubins@aquila.com
-
- 3) Send a RoseNet message to gregg graubins@whitewater
- (You must be using the RoseReader software in conjunction to a
- valid RoseMail BBS)
-
- 4) Send a private message on AccessNet to myself.
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- 5) *Soon* Send a private message through Fidonet.
-
- A lot of work has gone into this program to make it what it is. If you
- find PCBNEWS useful, please consider the time and work we put in to
- make it possible. :) Our software will always be low in price for what it
- does. There are some out there that are charging outrageous amounts of
- money for such a simple program, and we are making software as an
- alternative (And even better <g>) to those programs.
-
- You may register PCBNEWS (Or any of our other products) online via our
- Support BBS below. (WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PURCHASES ALSO) The
- registration is only $10 US. Once registered, the minor delay in
- the beginning will be removed, all features will be enabled for your
- use, and will enable you to obtain future minor versions free of charge.
-
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- Our mailing address:
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- 6433 North Greenview
- Suite #2
- Chicago, Illinois 60626-5005
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- All new versions of PCBNEWS may be obtained on Salt Air
- or our Support BBS:
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- Whitewater Systems - 24 Hrs
- Phone: 312-743-4912
- 16.8k USRobotics HST Dual Standard
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