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INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
User -2- Text
version 1.10
Copyright @ 1991
This program is actually part of a "greater" program under
development, but due to a request, this section has been separated and
released on it's own. I make no claims to it NOT destroying things on
your system, but from the tests I, and others have done, nothing "bad"
has happened. But one never knows...
Simply, this program will read your USERS.BBS file (RA, QuickBBS &
maybe others) and write out a variety of ASCII text files with the
information.
-= REGISTRATION =-
Yup... let's go with $100.00 for each copy you use... :-) Actually,
if you would just let us know you are using it, via NETMAIL, we'd kind of
like to know. Other than that, it's entirely up to you. Now, of course,
since there are other programs being put out by us (ISS), it might be nice
to register this, since people who register one "ISS" program, will gener-
ally get a discount (when applicable) on other programs.
Hint, hint...
All questions, problems, etc., concerning registrations will be handled by
Doris Zagorski so...
Registration NetMail may be sent to: Or, for those who wish, a postcard:
Doris Zagorski Doris Zagorski C/O
Information Systems Software
FidoNet - 1:322/235 656 Old West Central Street
RBBS-NET - 8:906/201 Franklin, Ma. 02038
or 8:906/1000
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
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-= PROGRAM INFORMATION =-
Within the archive, you should have received the following files:
U2TXT.EXE <--- Main program.
U2TXT.DOC <--- This documentation.
SAMPLE.CFG <--- Sample (optional) configuration file.
CHANGES.DOC <--- A list of little improvements, changes, etc., from each
version.
If any of these files are missing, please grab a new copy someplace, or
you may request one from an ISS Support System. See Appendix A.
-= RUNNING THE PROGRAM =-
There are two ways to run U2TXT. The "first" is in it's "Stand
Alone" mode (fancy??). In this mode, the program will ask for the
information it needs and procede from there. The other way, is via it's
"Unattended" mode, which involved including a configuration file name on
the command line when you run U2TXT.
- STAND ALONE -
Command Line: U2TXT
When the program first comes up, it asks you for some information.
First thing it wants to know is where your USERS.BBS file is located. You
need to enter in the full path and NAME to the USERS.BBS file.
- What is the Path and name to the Users.BBS file: -
C:\RA\USERS.BBS
The next question concerns the path and file name of the ASCII output
file you want created. If you want it to go to the same directory you run
U2TXT from, just enter the name of the file you want. If you want it
someplace else, put in the path as well.
- What is the Path and name of the Text file you want created? -
USERS.TXT <--- Will create a file called users.txt in the same
directory.
C:\TEMP\USERS.TXT <--- Will create a file called users.txt in the
directory "TEMP".
The next question concerns whether you want to filter your output by
security level. If you say Yes "Y" to this a question will come up asking
what security level you wish to use. If you answer No "N", then it will
drop to the last section for determining the type of output you want. The
output will be for all those equal to or less than the security level
chosen at the next question.
- Do you want to filter the output by security level (Y/N)? -
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If you answered "Y" to the previous question, you will be asked what
security level you want to filter your output on. You MUST enter a value
(whole number) between 1 - 32000 at this question. The program becomes
rather persnickity at this question. Just pressing the <ENTER> key will
do nothing for you and it will just keep waiting for an appropriate
answer. Entering anything other than a whole number here (between 1 -
32000) will only cause the program to do funny things. The choice is
yours and yours alone.
- Enter the Highest Security Level you want listed (1 - 32000): -
The next question will concern the "information" included in the
output file. Currently, there are five choices.
1. Most all the information from the Users.bbs file, usefull or not.
2. Most of the information which "seems" useful.
3. Less information.
4. The least amount of information.
5. Single line, double spaced...
***** Note - See Appendix B for examples of outputs... *****
- UNATTENDED -
Command Line: U2TXT Sample.cfg
In this mode, U2TXT will get it's information from the file
"SAMPLE.CFG" and run without interruption, producing the output stated in
the configuration file. The config file, is a standard ASCII text file,
consisting of four lines. You have the same choices for input, output and
selection, except in this case, those choices are placed in the config
file.
SAMPLE.CFG
E:\RA\USERS.BBS <--- Path and filename to the USERS.BBS file.
E:\TEMP\USERS.TXT <--- Path and filename for the ASCII output file.
5 <--- Output selection level.
32000 <--- Highest Security Level.
-= SOME FINAL THOUGHTS =-
Should you have any questions concerning this program and or ideas on
improvements, I'm reachable in the BBS_UTIL Echo, RA_UTIL Echo, QuickBBS
Echo and via NetMail at:
FidoNet - 1:322/235 RBBS-Net - 8:906/201
Thanks.
John Bierrie
ISS
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-= APPENDIX A =-
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
These are the Primary ISS Support Systems and will always have the
current version of U2TXT available for file request using the magic
name of U2TXT.
Doc's Place BBS The Cold Zone
Franklin, MA Monroe, WI
508-528-7465 608-328-8202
FidoNet - 1:322/235 FidoNet - 1:11/717
RBBS-Net - 8:906/201 RBBS-Net - 8:972/406
or 8:906/1000
-= APPENDIX B =-
EXAMPLES OF OUTPUT FORMAT
Selection 1:
************
User #: 1 [ John Bierrie ]
City: Franklin, Ma Password: XXXXXX Security Level: 101
Home Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX Data Phone: 508-520-4574
Times On: 1719 Last On (date/time): 12-29-90 / 09:12 For 4 mins.
Posted: 999 msgs. NetMail Credit: 4500 cents High Msg Read: 2229
Uploaded: 6 Times 121 Kbytes.
Downloaded: 5 Times 420 Kbytes.
Transfered: 0 Kbytes the last time on.
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Selection 2:
************
User #: 1 [ John Bierrie ]
City: Franklin, Ma Password: XXXXXX Security Level: 101
Home Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX Data Phone: 508-520-4574
Times On: 1719 Last On (date/time): 12-29-90 / 09:12
Posted: 999 msgs. NetMail Credit: 4500 cents
Uploaded: 6 Times 121 Kbytes.
Downloaded: 5 Times 420 Kbytes.
Selection 3:
************
User #: 1 [ John Bierrie ]
City: Franklin, Ma Password: XXXXXX Security Level: 101
Home Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX Data Phone: 508-520-4574
Times On: 1719 Last On (date/time): 12-29-90 / 09:12
Uploaded: 6 Times 121 Kbytes. Downloaded: 5 Times 420 Kbytes.
Selection 4:
************
User #: 1 [ John Bierrie ]
City: Franklin, Ma Password: XXXXXX Security Level: 101
Home Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX Data Phone: 508-520-4574
Selection 5:
************
John Bierrie H-Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX D-Phone: 508-520-4574 Sec: 101
[ THE END. ]