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Online Sales Database Version 3.5k
A PCBoard 14.x Door Program
(c)Copyright 1989-91
By
Thomas S. Thayer
1 Herron Place.
Bramalea, Ontario
L6S 1P3
All Rights Reserved
Available From
Streamline Design Company
416-790-1997
or
Download From
The Support Group BBS
416-444-7358
NOTE!!!!!!!!!
Please use the SETUP program to generate configuration and batch files.
If you are going to use the downloading of Orders you will need DSZ.COM.
This is a very brief run through of things. For greater detail refer
to the MANUAL.TXT file.
INTRODUCTION
------------
Online Sales has been designed to allow users access to a database
of items you have for sale on you BBS. This is not a real database but
is only a text file that is extracted from a database or spreadsheet. I
use a Spread Sheet to enter all my Items and calculate the Prices. It
is quite easy to dump the file to text from there. Outlined below are
the rules for setting up the text file. I have included a sample of the
text file for you to use.
You can also set them up in categories, search on keywords, scroll through
the whole database, flag items for processing, Place orders online,
calculate taxes & freight, specify defaults for everything!!!!!
Hope you find this product usefull..........
FEATURES
--------
Online Sales has the ability to carry on a CHAT with
the user while he is inside the door. This feature uses the
F10 key for chat mode and the ESC key for resumption of the
door program. The F8 Key is implemented as a way to force a
player out of a door and back to the main bbs. The F9 key
allows the sysop to toggle the screen on and off. These
functions will give the Sysop moderate control over his users
while they are in the door.
NEW FEATURES
--------
There are too manu updates to keep putting in here please refer to
the WHATS.NEW File.
FEATURES
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- 99999 Categories
- Unlimited amount of items
- Key word searches
- Category Searches
- Extremly fast indexing and searching routines
- Order Placement
- Downloading of orders
- Credit Card Verifications
- Membership Registration and Automatic Upgrade Options
- Personalized Key File
- Tax, Freight, and weight calculations
- Canadian and USA Prompts
- PCBTEXT Style Prompts.
- Automatic Printing of Order Invoices and Membership Registrations.
- Many More..........
There are a number of database conversion programs available.
ie: MARISEL. Just ask!!!!!!
FUTURE FEATURES
These additions are going to take a while so please be patient.
- Invoice/Order number pointers.
- Automatic Printing of Order Invoices and Membership Registrations.
- Insertion of invoices into Sparky's Fax Door. Will allow Sysop Overides.
- User Definable Importation of Text Files.
- Shareware Registrations with generic Key File module for
Authors. Will also allow for online upgrades and generation of Key
Files.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-------------------
The successful operation of this program requires the
following:
IBM-PC or 100% Compatible Computer
PCBoard 14.x Software or a Door manager of some sort.
FILES REQUIRED
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The operation of this program requires the presence of
the following files:
SALES.exe ==> Executable Program File Version x.x
SALES.cfg ==> Online Sales Configuration File
SALES.BBS ==> Listing of items for sale. (Refer below!!!!)
PCBOARD.sys ==> User file created by PCBoard
USERS ==> User data for Door
OPTIONAL FILES
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SALES.blt ==> Opening Display for Door
SALES.sdc ==> Message for users Placing orders
SALES.DOC ==> This file.
FILES CREATED
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This program creates files named ORDXXXXX (X being 1 to 99999). These files
the orders that have been placed by the users.
This is the only feature that changes in the registered version. Instead
of getting only 1 order you can have up to 99999 orders written to your
system. There is also a nice red UNREGISTERED label on the opening
screen. Call The MIDI Exchange and download a free Demo Key. This will
enable all features for alimited time.
The following files should have been included in the
distribution archive:
SALES.EXE
SALES.CFG
SALES.BBS
PCBOARD.SYS
SALES.BLT
SALES.SDC
SALES.DOC
SETUP.EXE
CONVDB.EXE
LOCAL.BAT
MEMB.TXT
MEMBSHIP.TXT
OPTION1.EXE
PCBOARD.DAT
SALES
WHATS.NEW
INSTALLATION
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Step 1: Create your database in the format described above.
Step 2: Run Setup and create your configuration file.
Step 3: Select Option 3 from the Setup Menu and create Indexes.
This will take from 30 secs to ten minutes depending on the
size of your database.
Step 4: Run The sales door.
RUNNING ONLINE SALES LOCALLY
----------------------------
If the door is run from within a BBS you will not need any extra commands
in your batch file. If it is run from the command line or outside of a
BBS you will have to add the command LOCAL.
You should also work best if you enter PCBoard and shell to DOS. Then
copy your PCBoard.sys & PCBoard.dat to a destination of your choice.
After doing so replace 'C:\PCB' below with the path to the copies of
PCBoard.sys and PCBoard.dat.
ie: SALES SALES.CFG C:\PCB LOCAL
INVOCATION BATCH FILE
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Each door program which runs under PCBoard must have a
batch file associated with it which carries out the necessary
housekeeping tasks for PCBoard. This file changes directory
areas if necessary, invokes the program and passes necessary
parameters, and returns the user to PCBoard when the door
function is completed. An example invocation batch file is
included.
SALES ----> Sample Door Batch File
ECHO OFF
CD C:\PCB\DOORS
SALES SALES.cfg C:\PCB
CD C:\PCB
BOARD
CTTY/Watchdog
-------------
Ctty and Watchdog are not required for use of this
program. The program contains its own built in communication
routines and monitors the com port to insure carrier is
present. If carrier should drop for any reason the user is
returned to pcboard where appropriate action is taken by the
BBS software to log the user off the system.
USER SUPPORTED SOFTWARE
-----------------------
This program is NOT public domain and is (c)Copyrighted
1989-91 by Tom S. Thayer with all rights reserved. It may
not be distributed for personal gain under any circumstances.
The SALESxxx.ZIP file in its original form may be copied or
distributed thru Bulletin Board systems provided no fee is
charged for its distribution and no modifications are made to
the program files contained therein.
User Supported Software is a way for you to review a
program on a trial basis and test its operation on your
system prior to purchasing it. Under this type of
distribution system, you are insured that the program meets
your needs and requirements.
This software is provided on an "As Is" basis without
warranty either implied or expressed of any kind. Tom S.
Thayer, the author and sole owner of this software, takes
no responsibility for loss of data or damage to equipment
thru the use of this software. Should the software prove
defective the entire burden of any and all repairs and
replacements and/or data restoration rests with the user. In
no event will the author be liable for any costs and/or
losses either tangible or intangible arising from the use of
this software.
OTHER INFORMATION
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If you have any problems or questions concerning the use
of this program you may contact me at Streamline Design Company
416-790-1997 (10:00am to 6:00pm). I would greatly
appreciate hearing from you with suggestions for improvements
or other comments. The latest version of this software can
always be obtained from within the The Support Group (416)444-7358
ONLINE SALES PROGRAM REGISTRATION
---------------------------------
Send To: Streamline Design
1 Herron Place.
Bramalea, Ontario
L6S 1P3
Name:_____________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
City:__________________________ State:______ Zip:_________
Phone:_________________ Date:____________________
BBS Name:_______________________________________
Sysop's Name:_______________________________________
BBS Phone:___________________ Copies:_____
Key Type: 1 Year ($40.00) ___
Unlimited ($120.00) ___
NOTE: A one month DEMO Key is available by calling The
Support Group and downloading the key. Just enter
the Sales Door from the doors menu and use option C.
Please add me to the list of Registered users/owners of
Online Sales For PCBoard. Please find payment enclosed for
each copy of Online Sales to cover the cost of registration.
Registration provides the means to notify users of future
software releases and/or enhancements and to provide software
support.