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┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Dialing Directory Script for PCP calls │
│ by Dan Mancuso, Another BBS? (900/006) │
│ (c) 1991 Version 0.3α 11/28/91 DJM │
└──────────────────────────────────────────┘
These scripts are released under the "FREEWARE" concept, you are free to
use it and pass it along to anyone under the agreement that all files
will be sent intact without alterations to the original scripts. No fee
may be charged (other than normal BBS subscriptions or minimal fee for
disks and copying charge - not to exceed $5.00)
To register these scripts for use, please NetMail me at 900/006 or send
a postcard or letter to:
Dan Mancuso
Another BBS?
5621 Acoma SE Ste. 11A
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Absolutely no guarantees come with these scripts. They work for me and
should work for you. I accept NO responsibitity whatsoever for anything
that may or may not happen while using these scripts.
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These Scripts were written for GT Power 16/17.xx but should work with
some earlier versions of GT with little or no modifications.
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INSTALLING the Files...
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The FILES...
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Put the TWO .SCR files in the directory where you told GT to find your
SCRipt files. (ALT-I setup - PATHS)
Put the TWO .DIR files in the Directory where you told GT to find your
Dialing Directories. (ALT-I setup - PATHS)
Put the .KEY file in your GTPATH. This file must be renamed to GT.KEY.
NOTE: You may already have a .KEY file (these are your Keyboard Macros
that you see when you do an ALT-M from the keyboard) If you do, there
are a few things you can do...
1. You can modify the script a little to change the .KEY file.
2. You can create a MACRO that will swap the .KEY file out for you.
3. You can replace the new .KEY file for your old one, or edit in the
new keys that are used by these scripts. There are 10 keys used and
are ALT-F1 to ALT-F10. Only ALT-F1 and ALT-F3 are critical to the
operation of the scripts.
It is suggested that you use them all to simplify your activity on PCP
and use the same keys as I did so that reading these DOC will be easier.
the DOCs will refer to these keys to perform certain functions. ALSO,
THE SCRIPTS THEMSELVES EXPECT THAT SOME OF THESE KEYS BE WHAT THEY ARE
IN THE SAMPLE!!!
IMPORTANT!!!
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Also, the MACROs for Keys ALT-F5 thru ALT-F8 need your attention. You
will need to change the FIRST LAST to your First and LAST name as you
log into BBSs. I will describe the function of the keys as I have them
set-up, but these keys can be altered if you wish.
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SETTING up the SCRIPTS...
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First thing you should do after installing all the files is to hit the
ALT-F2 key... (this key displays the PCPSTART.DIR file)
In here you should enter the local access number for PCPursuit. Use the
number for the fastest connection you can make to your LOCAL access
point. There should only be ONE entry in this directory!!!
You can use more of them, but the script will only dial the first number
on the list. If you want to use other numbers from time to time, you
should change something in the Dialing Directory you can sort on to
bring the appropriate number to the top of the list when desired.
i.e. Putting numbers in the comment fields and BBS name fields can allow
you to use upto three different numbers (you should need more than that.
- 1200/2400/9600) in the name field you can use:
1 - Local 1200 = 1 Local PCP access 1200 \
2 - local 2400 = 2 Local PCP access 2400 > to allow the 1200 to be on
3 - local 9600 = 3 Local PCP access 9600 / top when sorting by BBSname
then for the comment fields you could use:
{COMMENT 1}
1 - Local 1200 = 2 \
2 - local 2400 = 3 > to allow the 9600 to be on top when sorting by
3 - local 9600 = 1 / COMMENT 1 field
{COMMENT 2}
1 - Local 1200 = 3 \
2 - local 2400 = 1 > to allow the 2400 to be on top when sorting by
3 - local 9600 = 2 / COMMENT 2 field
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The second thing you should do is hit the ALT-F4 key, this will display
the PCP.DIR file... the sample one has a few PCPable BBSes in it. You
should edit these, Add your Passwords and notice how they are setup and
add other entries of your own...
Notice that the 1 and area code are not listed. this is important. the
only exception to the rules is for those BBSs you call in PCPable cities
that require a 1 to precede the number. Currently the script does not
handle this situation. It will be included in a future version of the
script. (if it is required... currently I don't need this function so I
didn't add it) if you have to have this function, let me know and I will
modify the script to handle that situation.
Make sure you put your PASSWORDs in the dialing directory. ALT-F5 thru
ALT-F9 use the PASSWORD field for logging into various BBSs with a
single keystroke. More on this later...
Next thing is to look into the SCRipts themselves. there are
instructions in there that will tell you where to place you PCP access
numbers, UserIDs and Password.
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO CHANGE ANYTHING THAT YOU SHOULDN'T. THESE SCRIPTS
ARE A BIT DELICATE. CHANGING SOMETHING CAN RESULT IN THE SCRIPT NOT
WORKING. DO NOT CHANGE ANY OF THE TWAIT SETTINGS ESCPECIALLY!... THE
SCRIPTS SET UP AS THEY ARE VERY GOOD AT INSURING THAT NO PCP BILLABLE
TIME IS ACCUMULATED UNLESS YOU ACTUALLY ARE CONNECTED TO A BBS IN A
REMOTE CITY!!! - keep in mind though, anything can happen...
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USING the SCRIPTS...
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You should be ready to start using the scripts...
the various ALT-Fx keys control the scripts. The following BRIEFLY
describes the function of each of the keys...
ALT-F1 - CONNECTS to PCP
ALT-F2 - DISPLAY the PCPSTART.DIR
ALT-F3 - STARTS PCP calling
ALT-F4 - DISPLAY the PCP.DIR
ALT-F5 - Typical PCBoard Login
ALT-F6 - Normal GT BBS LOGIN
ALT-F7 - FIRST and LAST name w/CR
ALT-F8 - FULL GT Login bypassing Bulletins
ALT-F9 - PASSWORD only w/CR
ALT-F10- HANG-UP on PCP
Now I will describe each key in detail...
ALT-F1 - This is the key you hit when you are ready to start your PCP
session. This key will automatically change the current dialing
directory to the one names PCPSTART.DIR it will also make sure that the
dialing directory is set up properly. i.e. it will mark the first entry
for dialing and then run the appropriate script (DIAL-PCP.SCR) when a
connection is made, a brief message will flash saying when the window
disappears, press the ALT-F3 key.
ALT-F2 - This will simple display the PCPSTART.DIR so you can edit it if
needed. Generally once you set the PCPSTART.DIR up you will not need to
change it unless the local PCP number changes...
ALT-F3 - This starts the whole thing dialing the entries you mark in the
PCP.DIR (See ALT-F4) the script will start dialing the first number
marked in the list, and using the circular dialing will dial each number
in the list until a connection is made. This works exactly like the
circular dialing you probably use all the time when making local calls.
This is why I wrote the script the way I did. Pressing the ALT-F3 will
start the circular dialing for you automatically.
ALT-F4 - This is the first key you will generally press when getting
ready for a PCP session. This key displays the PCP.DIR and allows you to
mark the BBSs you want to dial.
=== these first four buttons are totally automated. they will perform
there function from almost anywhere when you are in GT Terminal m