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Trade Wars Helper
Release 3.0
Copyright 1992,1993
Just FUN Software
All Rights Reserved
Trade Wars Helper is a terminal program used ONLINE with the BBS door
game "Trade Wars 2002" v1.03 published by Mertech Software. This
program continuously maintains a data base of the explored sectors with
their port and adjacent sector information. Several commands are
available to utilize this information while moving around in the Trade
Wars universe. In addition, TWH can negotiate trades on your behalf and
automatically cross trade between two sectors. Using this program will
significantly enhance both your effectiveness and your enjoyment of
Trade Wars. Don't leave FedSpace without it!
INSTALLATION AND RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS
Make a directory, \twhelp, on your hard disk using the DOS mkdir
command. Use the DOS copy command to copy the diskette to the directory
or unzip the ZIP file to the \twhelp directory.
Erase the TWHELP.CFG file if it is present. The program will create a
new configuration file for use with data related to your installation.
Create a batch file (TWH.BAT) in the directory of your communications
program like below. It changes to the \twhelp directory, executes the
twhelp program, then changes back to your communication program's
directory.
cd \twhelp
twhelp
cd \(comm-prog-dir)
Run your communications program, login on to a BBS, and start the Trade
Wars door. When Trade Wars begins building its title screen, shell to
DOS from your communications program and enter TWH to start the batch
program.
Online instructions are given by the program from this point on and will
not be repeated here except to say you can display the commands by
entering /? (all TWH command begin with the / character). You can run
the program directly without being in your communication program and the
Trade Wars door. This might be useful the first time to read the online
instructions.
In addition, the file EXAMPLE.TWH contains a data base that can be used
to experiment with the program without being online. You will need to
include the sector number after the / for most commands since the
current sector remains at 0 when not online. Also do not use the /k and
/t commands when not online since they issue commands to Trade Wars
itself.
SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
buying it. A product distributed via shareware is not "free software".
If you try a shareware program and continue using it, you are expected
to register it with the author for a modest fee within 30 days of your
initial usage. You may register this product by mailing cash, check or
a money order for $8.00 to:
Just FUN Software
4790 Naniloa Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5547
Upon receipt of the registration fee, you will be mailed instructions to
include your name in the program as the registered user.
Please use the REGISTER.TXT file when registering. This file may be
printed using the DOS print command. For example:
print \twhelp\register.txt
DISCLAIMER
Trade Wars Helper is supplied on an "as is" basis. The author disclaims
all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The
author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which
may result for the use of Trade Wars Helper.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright laws apply to both shareware and commercial software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with the following exception. The
program, complete with the files discussed below, may be freely copied
and distributed. It is in fact encouraged. If you like this program,
please tell your fellow players, even those evil traders, about it and
upload it to several BBSes.
FILES
This product is made up of the following files:
README.TXT - This file contains the text information you are now
reading.
REGISTER.TXT - This file contains a printable registration form. Please
use this form when registering.
PRODUCTS.TXT - A description of products from Just FUN Software.
FILE_ID.DIZ - A description of this product.
TWHELP.EXE - The program file.
EXAMPLE.TWH - This file contains an example data base that can be used
to experiment with the program.
This product may be distributed only when all the above files are
included in the distribution.
RELEASE ACTIVITY
Release 1.0: September 7, 1992 - Initial release.
Release 1.1: September 11, 1992 - Made the COM port and baud rate user
options. Changed some of the edit keys for the /b and /c commands.
Release 1.2: September 30, 1992 - Eliminated the need to specify the
baud rate. Added configuration option to optionally reissue the
universal announcement.
Release 2.0: October 12, 1992 - Added the /t, Negotiate Trade, command
along with the automatic cross trading capability. Also added the /s,
Search for notation characters, command.
Release 2.1: October 20, 1992 - Added the option to specify the baud
rate for those instances where automatic determination does not work.
Release 3.0: January 5, 1992 - Added the /X, /I, and /U commands to
expand the search for the next six sectors. Fixed the problem that
occurred when entering more than seven data file names at one time.
Allowed for ESC to exit program at title screen.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS
All questions, comments or suggestions of any nature are welcomed. You
need not be a registered user to ask questions, or make comments or
suggestions. Please address correspondences to:
Attn: Mike Ingham
Just FUN Software
4790 Naniloa Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5547
or telephone: (801) 272-6238
or via Prodigy: NKJM79A
or via CompuServe: 71231,3727
or via U'NI-net: Shareware conference
or via ILINK network: Shareware conference
or via RIME network: Shareware Pgms conference
Salt Lake City area BBSs I get mail daily from are:
The Graphics Connection - (801) 266-2660
Rocky Mountain Software - (801) 963-8721
Center Point BBS - (801) 963-9280