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* GT POWER Notes *
* Paul Meiners *
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GT POWER 14.03 is a bug fix release. There are, however, several features
that have been added. The most notable of which is CRASH! Mail. Please
refer to the ADDENDUM for a complete description. Also notice that there
is an ADDENDEN.NET specifically for the netmail software.
GT POWER 14.01 is a bug fix release. There is only 1 minor feature added to
this release, the CONCAT script command. It is documented in the ADDENDUM.
Many minor fixes are included in this release, including a fix for the slow
screen scroll on CGA systems. The "MIXED" video mode is now available under
the BIOS video setting of Alt-I, this allows the BIOS to be used for all
text screen writes, and direct memory for window routines.
GT POWER 14.00 is another full feature release. It has been 7 months since
the prior release was made (which was quite successful thanks it our many
users and supporters. Thanks!).
+---------------------------+
| |
| IMPORTANT |
| |
| PLEASE NOTE! |
| |
+---------------------------+
|
| If you are upgrading from a prior version of GT POWER, please make
| a backup of your GT POWER system files before proceeding. The GT.DIR
| and GT.CNF files are the most important --- please make a backup before
| you continue further.
|
| GT POWER 14.00 introduces a new format for the phone directory, so old
| directories must be converted to the new format with the GT-UTIL program
| that is enclosed with GT POWER 14.00.
|
| Also, one should run the TIMER.EXE program prior to installation. This
| program will calculate a value to be installed in the GT POWER config
| under the name of 'Millisec Loop Count'. Since the program has been
| converted from Pascal to C, everyone should do this, even existing users
| of GT POWER 13.00.
|
| Netmail Users
+---------------
| The installation of the new netmail program set is required to handle the
| new multiple result code capabilities. The programs require only one
| change (others are optional). A new command line switch *MUST* be
| specified on all executions of MDRIVER. The normal command line for
| MDRIVER used to look like this:
|
| OLD: MDRIVER xxxx-yyyy 0100 0200 ...optional items...
|
| The new command line will require a 3rd time, the latest start time. It
| appears just before the ...optional items..., like this:
|
| NEW: MDRIVER xxxx-yyyy 0100 0200 0155 ...optional items...
|
| Where: xxxx-yyyy ..... is the netmail CRC number assigned to you.
| 0100 .......... The start time for this run.
| 0200 .......... The end time for this run.
| 0155 .......... The latest start time for this run.
|
+---------------------------------------------------------------------
+--------------------------------+
| |
| GT POWER 14.00, New Stuff. |
| |
| Terminal Mode |
| |
+--------------------------------+
1. Keyboard macros. The use of the function keys has been expanded to
full keyboard macro capability. The complete operation of the program
may be automated with the use of the keyboard macros. Includes record
and playback modes. There are several new commands that may only be
executed from keyboard macros, the most important of which is the DOS
execute command, which may be used to link in any program, such as an
editor or external protocol driver. (All with one or two keystrokes!)
2. Configuration options. There are many new configuration options. New
pathnames may be specified to accomodate special file placements. The
line BREAK duration and the ~ tilde delay time are now configurable.
The use of exploding windows and improved ASCII upload control are also
among the new configuration parameters. The size of the capture buffer
is also now configurable.
3. The phone directory layout has been expanded to include new options that
are automatically set upon connection to a host. They are: a) emulation
mode, b) duplex setting, and c) 8th bit stripping mode. Also, the new
directory layout will allow users to view their passwords at a glance.
4. The 'usage lock' has been replaced with a 'progressive delay'. Upon
registration of the program, the user will be given a key to allow the
delay to be bypassed. The 'progressive delay' will add 0.20 seconds
to the time to start the program for each unregistered usage. And will
max out at 60 seconds delay. In no event will the program lock the user
out.
5. Improved appearance factors. GT POWER now supports fully direct video
for greatly improved video performance. Including an option for the
new exploding windows. The GT POWER host mode has had considerable
attention paid to appearance factors also, with colors added to menus
and a general less 'techie' appearance.
6. The report option of the GT-UTIL program has been altered to include
the printing of the password field. Please be careful with your pass-
words.
7. When uploading a file, the user may now specify a 'Pick List' for use
with internal protocols. The directional keys can be used to move
around the list (which is sorted in alphabetical sequence). The ENTER
key or spacebar can be used to select entries for transmission. Only
the marked files will be transmitted. Use of the 'Pick List' is
optional.
8. The Kermit interface has been changed to use a .BAT file to invoke the
PCKERMIT.EXE. The benefit of this is ease of change when you wish to
install a new Kermit protocol driver or alter the interface parameters.
9. Numerous enhancements have been made to the script language. Over 16
new commands have been added -- to handle character strings and
arithematic operations. Existing commands have been enhanced, for
example the various commands used to toggle a state have been modified
to accept a specific state. The QUIET command is a good example:
QUIET Toggles the state of quiet.
QUIET ON Turns quiet mode on.
QUIET OFF Turns quiet mode off.
More variables are now supported with 30 instead of 10. New constants
have been added so that the script writer can access the current baud
rate, COM port, Carrier Detect status and file transfer result.
10. A new command has been added to toggle the update of the status line.
This is especially useful to folks using voice equipment ("talkers"),
so that they do not continually have to hear the status information
update.
11. Multiple result code tables are now supported, so that two entirely
different modems can be configured simultaneously. This is very
important to users of such services as PC Pursuit, which uses a
Racal-Vadic modem. In order to use the RV modem in native mode, first
the dialing prefix must be switched. This can be easily accomplished
with the new keyboard macro facility. To designate multiple result
codes to mean the same thing, you just string them together on the
same line with a comma between. For example:
a) 0,OK,GOOD
b) 1,CONNECT,CONNECT 300,CONNECT 300/ARQ
In a) above there are three words defined that are equivalent to the
Hayes modem "OK". In b) above there are four words defined that are
equivalent to the Hayes modem "CONNECT".
12. The status line at the bottom of the terminal screen has been enhanced
and now includes more information, specifically:
a) VT-100 emulation mode indicator.
b) Half duplex mode indicator.
c) Default to checksum Xmodem indicator.
+--------------------------------+
| |
| GT POWER 14.00, New Stuff. |
| |
| Host Mode |
| |
+--------------------------------+
1. A traditional bulletin menu has been added so that your callers need
not puzzle how to read the bullets.
2. New files. The I)nquiry command has been added to the main menu. It
will allow your caller to scan for new files, since an arbitrary date
or since the date they last used your system.
3. A new door hook has been added, so that a logon door can be executed.
This can be used for various things like running the TODAY program,
which will display interesting facts about the current date.
4. New config options have been added to support host mode, for example
modem switch hook control strings are now available to take the phone
off-hook while you log onto your system locally. Another example is
the NO KILL option, which can now be configured as the default message
security.
5. The GTI, Generic Tool Interface, has been added. The GTI will be based
on the DOS Exec function as implemented in the C library function
"exec...". This means that GT POWER will be completely overlaid by the
tool program and that the tool program must re-invoke GT POWER when it
is finished (via the same mechanism). The GTI interface includes a
complete specification of all interface parameters, so that anyone may
write a tool package for use with GT POWER!
6. New sysop commands, executed during host mode operation: Alt-H will list
the other sysop commands available, and Ctrl-P is the new sysop command
to force chat mode. Sysop commands are available at any time the host
mode is waiting for input.
7. New permissions for the GTPASSWD.BBS file.
NE ..... deny ability to enter messages.
NL ..... deny L)ist command on main menu.
If you specify these permissions for a CLASS of user, then they will
be unable to perform the indicated functions.
8. A new remote sysop interface has been added. This interface is totally
user configurable. At the main menu of the GT POWER host mode, the
sysop may enter one of the number 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0. These numbers
correspond to the macro keys Alt-F1 through Alt-F10. For example, if
the sysop enters a 1, then the content of Alt-F1 is executed, if the
sysop enters a 0, then the content of Alt-F10 is executed. This
facility could have many possible uses, but was implemented primarily
as a remote means of initiating the GTI with tool programs.
9. A new entry in the SCHEDULE.BBS file is introduced, OFFICE=nn:nn-mm-mm
This enables the sysop to control the P)age function and permit it to
occur between the hours indicated. For example:
OFFICE=06:00-18:00
Would allow a P)age only in the specified range of hours.
10. Up to 99 questionnaires are now supported. For users with questionnaires,
the new capability will require a new filenaming convention. Please read
the new GTHOST.DOC to get all the details necessary for conversion.
11. Multiple upload areas are now supported. Each CLASS of caller can be
designated to upload into a particular sub-directory.
12. Message threading is now supported using a combination of message
address and/or message subject. A word or phrase can be requested to
define the thread of interest.
13. Relaxed ringback is now introduced. The sysop can specify the width
of the ringback window with a new command line argument and GT POWER
will now answer automatically if the ringback is detected on either the
2nd or 3rd ring, thus improving efficiency tremendously.
14. The sysop can now directly control the placement of pauses in various
BBS and CBS screens, by placing the Ctrl-E character at the beginning
of the line where a pause is desired. Use of the Ctrl-E will also
disable the normal "More?" mechanism for the duration of the file.
15. The caller will now be able to toggle the state of the ANSI switch
while online. The Y)our info command from the main menu will allow the
caller to indicate his preference.
16. A new enchanced version of the netmail software is being introduced
with GT POWER 14.00 and should not be given to anyone except registered
owners of a license to GT POWER 14.00.
17. Automatic date/time stamping of questionnaires can now be done at the
sysop's option.
18. A 2nd bye screen has been added. GTBYEx.BBS will be shown to callers
with the 'x' bullet number designation in their CLASS statement in the
GTPASSWD.BBS file. Therefore E1 would see GTBYE1.BBS, A2 would see
GTBYE2.BBS, etc.
19. A logoff batch run has been added. If the GTLOGOFF.BAT file exists
then GT POWER will execute it when a caller logs off. This BAT should
not be used as a door, but to do housekeeping chores.
Good Luck,
Paul Meiners