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║ Mythical Kingdom Software ║ <<< MKRead >>> ║
║ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ║ On-Line Message Reader For MK BBS, ║
║ ███ ▐▀ ▐▀ ███ ║ RemoteAccess, QuickBBS, and SuperBBS ║
║ ███████████████ ║ Copyright 1992 by Mark May ║
║ ██████░░░██████ ║ All Rights Reserved ║
║ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ ║ Version 1.01 ║
╚═══════════════════════════╩═══════════════════════════════════════════╝
The products mentioned in this documentation are trademarks
of their individual owners.
(NOTE : MKRead is pronounced "Emm Kay Read" NEVER "McRead")
(The MK stands for Mythical Kingdom Software)
══════════════════════[ MKRead On-Line Message Editor ]══════════ Page 1
──────────────────────────[ Table Of Contents ]────────────────────────
Table Of Contents ................................. 1
Features .......................................... 2
Product Support ................................... 3
Disclaimer And Warranty Information ............... 3
Installation And Configuration .................... 4
Using MKRead
Message Reading Options ....................... 6
Exiting ErrorLevels ........................... 8
Taglines ...................................... 9
Using The Internal Editor ..................... 10
Text File Config Setup (Point-Setup) .............. 12
Credits ........................................... 15
Registration ...................................... 16
APPENDIX A - MKRead Quick-Reference Card .......... 17
APPENDIX B - Running Under LAN Or Multi-Tasking ... 18
══════════════════════[ MKRead On-Line Message Editor ]══════════ Page 2
───────────────────────────[ MKRead FEATURES ]─────────────────────────
* Read Message base areas directly without logging onto the BBS
system.
* Write messages, including netmail and echomail conferences
directly to the message base.
* Reads Hudson, Squish, Ezycom, and *.MSG-Type Message Base Formats.
* Supports Squish message areas with up to 5200 messages to be
compatible with the way Maximus handles Squish areas.
* Up to 1025 different message areas, with area 1026 being your
direct netmail path.
* Handles up to 1200 messages in an area at a time (use the
new mail only option to read addtional msgs in an area)
* Configurable colors (including quoted text).
* Definable netmail attributes, both default and for each
individual message.
* Includes it's own internal editor, or use your own ASCII text
editor.
* Taglines are available, including many management options, such
as stealing, editing, and selecting separate taglines for each
message.
* Spell-Check option allows you to check each message you enter
for spelling errors by adding an external spell-checker. This
is optional for each message.
* Configurable to beep on messages addressed to you.
* Definable quote string to quote the message you are replying to.
* User-definable quote header, to be placed at the beginning of
each message. This uses macros to display different
information, such as receiver name, date, time, etc.
* Configurable message sorting options. This includes: Message
Number, Date/Time, From, and Subject.
* Exporting of messages to text files or your printer.
* Select to read only new mail or to have all messages in the
chosen area available.
* Fully mouseable menu selections.
* Can use a text-file configuration setup to use the reader with
point setups.
* View ANSI messages, with Baud-Rate simulation.
* Works directly with MK, RA, QuickBbs, SuperBbs, and Ezycom
config files.
* Uses Twit.Ctl file to skip messages from selected names.
══════════════════════[ MKRead On-Line Message Editor ]══════════ Page 3
───────────────────────────[ PRODUCT SUPPORT ]─────────────────────────
Help or suggestions for MKRead can be submitted in a variety of ways.
* Through the FidoNet EchoMail MK Conference (AreaTag MK).
- This is a product support area for all Mythical Kingdom
- Software.
* If the MK Echo is not available in your area, it is available from
the following addresses:
1:110/290
1:3625/457
1:151/1000
1:151/1003
* Through RIME (RelayNet) at address ->MYTHKING.
* Via NetMail to Mark May (Author) at address 1:110/290.
- You will have to poll for your reply after two days due to the
- product being free. An answer should be waiting for you by
- then. If you do not receive a reply within 5 days, please
- re-send your message. If you don't pick up your reply, it will
- be deleted (or possibly routed) in a week or two.
* Call the Mythical Kingdom Tech BBS directly:
- DataLine : 513-237-7737 (9600 Baud HST/V32)
* Or, mail your questions/suggestions to:
Mark May
Mythical Kingdom Software
P.O. Box 24808
Huber Heights, OH 45424
───────────────────────[ WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER ]─────────────────────
The only thing the author can guarantee is that MKRead will take up
space on your hard drive. Beyond that, you use the program at your own
risk. MKRead has been tested in many different environments with no
damage, loss of data, or compromised security, and we cannot guarantee
how it will work in your environment. The author will not be held
responsible for any damage to your system.
══════════════════════[ MKRead On-Line Message Editor ]══════════ Page 4
────────────────────[ INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ]─────────────────
────────────────────────────[ INSTALLATION ]───────────────────────────
To install MKRead, unarchive the MKRead archive. The files can be
placed in any directory, but it is recommended that they are placed
in your main BBS directory. Be sure you have the BBS environment
variable set in your AUTOEXEC.BAT so that MKRead can properly find the
BBS configuration files. (normally you will already have your BBS
environment setting defined)
Environment example: SET MK=C:\MK (for MK BBS)
SET RA=C:\RA (for Remote Access)
SET EZY=C:\EZY (for Ezycom)
If you are running in a point setup, please see page 12.
────────────────────────────[ CONFIGURATION ]─────────────────────────
When you first run MKRead, the program will load the configuration
menu. You will need to adjust the default options to help MKRead
work in the way you will use best. Following is a break-down of each
configuration option:
NAME : This is the name that will be used for entering mail
and replying to messages.
USER NUM : This is the user number in the USERS.BBS file for
the named user of MKRead in the NAME option.
EDITOR : Here, you can define an external text editor to use
when you edit your messages. If this is left blank,
the internal editor will be used.
* For example, to use the Q-Edit text editor, you would
enter C:\Q