Game Killer/Game_Killer.bin/021.PINS.DOC

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     PINS  Written By E.Kasey Kasemodel and Bill Vollano
     BBASE         By Kasey

     Program Description
     ===================

     PINS is a bowling compiler that calculates fundamental
     statistics to help you keep track of your game.  BBASE is a
     game editor that creates data files for PINS.

     PINS reads pure ASCII files that contain rows and columns of
     bowling results.  The format is given below:

     DATE PINS OPEN_FRAMES SPARES STRIKES 10th_FRAME SPLITS CONVERTS CASH

     DATE   = Format is MMM-DD  eg. DEC-25
     PINS   = Total score (gross)  3 digit integer  eg. 199 or 099
     OPEN   = Number of frames where spare or strike was not achieved
     SPARES = Total spares
     STRIKES=       strikes
     10th   = Number of pins you scored in the 10th frame (max=30)
     SPLITS = Total number of times you split
     CONVRT = Number of splits that were converted to spares
     CASH   = Amount you won/lost or just plain spent - up to you.

     Each item in the text file needs to be separated with a
     single space.

     ** IMPORTANT **
     The first 3 lines of the text file are reserved for
     comments.  The P Compiler will always read these first three lines
     as comments so if you put data there, it will not be included.

     Here is an example of an actual file.

                       COLUMN GUIDE
                       1--------|---------|---------|-----

                       FILE: KASE
                       DATE   PIN O / X 10 S C  $$$
                       ============================
                       NOV-12 158 3 5 2 09 0 0 0.75
                       NOV-12 224 1 4 6 28 0 0 0.75
                       NOV-12 183 4 2 5 20 1 0 0.75
                       NOV-15 123 5 4 0 08 2 0 0.75
                       NOV-15 142 4 4 2 17 1 0 0.75
                       NOV-15 135 3 5 1 09 2 0 0.75
                       NOV-15 134 5 6 2 13 0 0 0.75

     Note that all lines begin at column 1.

     OPERATING PINS
     ==============
     First create your data file using an editor or word
     processor or BBASE if yer not into editors.  (QEDIT would
     be an example of an editor ideal for this purpose.)

     Using BBASE
     ===========
     Another way to create P input files is to use BBASE.
     To load this one, type BBASE from the DOS prompt.  Before
     loading BBASE, edit the file called DTADRIVE.DEF and
     set it to the drive/path where you will be using
     BBASE.  This is required when the DIR function is used
     from within BBASE.

     Be sure to set the file name by using the F option first.
     Then use E to enter the games that you have rolled.

     IMPORTANT!!  Before exiting BBASE, make sure to use
     the W option.  This activates the routine that writes
     the text file that PINS needs.  If you forget to do
     this, you will not be able to summarize your games!

     After all of the games have been entered and you have
     used the W option, exit from BBASE and you're ready
     to run PINS!

     Enter the following from the DOS prompt:

     A>P

     The opening screen will tell you a few things that you
     probably won't care about - So just hit the SPACE BAR.

     When the command prompt appears, press RETURN.  This
     will bring up  some on-screen guidance.   A second menu has
     been added to keep up with all the new commands.  Enter
     MENU2 for a look.


     Running a Summary
     =================

     1)  Enter L or LOAD from the command prompt.

         When asked for a file name, enter the name that you
         created that contains the bowling results.

         After the file loads, a message will appear indicating that the file
         can now be calculated.

     2)  Enter CA or CALC.

         The results will appear on the screen.


     Disk Output
     ===========
     If you want to create a formatted disk file of the results,
     enter the letters DISK before step 2 above.  This will send
     the report to a disk file with a .BWL extension.   All
     subsequent calculations will also create a disk file until
     the DISK option is turned off.

     To turn off the DISK option, enter DISK again.


     Printer Support
     ===============
     To print to either LPT1 or LPT2, enter 1 or 2 from the
     command prompt.  This will toggle the switch on or off,
     depending on the current setting.

     If you have problems with this, just send the summary
     to a disk file and then route it to your printer.


     Status Check
     ============
     If you want to see what the current settings are, enter STAT
     from the command prompt.


     Scanning the File
     =================
     Should you wish to see the contents of the file in memory,
     use the VIEW option from the command prompt.


     Resetting the Variables
     =======================
     The NEW command can be used to reset all variables.  This
     was a debug feature that I just left in there for the heck
     of it.

     Output Example
     ==============

             FILE: KASE                            16-DEC-1989

             O V E R A L L   T O T A L S
             *************************************************
             GAMES...................................     48
             TOTAL PINS..............................   7660
             OPEN FRAMES.............................    155
             SPARES..................................    209
             STRIKES.................................    129
             10TH FRAME..............................    798
             SPLITS..................................     38
             SPLITS CONVERTED........................      2
             CASH STANDING..........................$  50.85

             S U M M A R Y   A V E R A G E S / P E R   G A M E
             *************************************************
             OVERALL PIN AVERAGE.....................  159.6
             LAST 10 GAMES...........................  178.6
             SERIES..................................  474.6
             OPEN FRAMES.............................    3.2
             SPARES..................................    4.4
             STRIKES.................................    2.7
             10TH FRAME..............................   16.6
             SPLITS..................................    0.8
             SPLITS CONVERTED........................    0.0
             CASH PER GAME..........................$   1.06

             H I G H S  /  L O W S
             *************************************************
             BEST GAME...............................    224
             HIGH SERIES.............................    565
              "   SPARES.............................      6
              "   STRIKES............................      6
              "   MARKS..............................     10
              "   10TH FRAME.........................     29
             MOST EMBARRASSING GAME..................    108

             S C O R I N G   P E R C E N T A G E S
             *************************************************
             100-120.................................      2.1
             121-139.................................     16.7
             140-159.................................     39.6
             160-179.................................     22.9
             180-199.................................     16.7
             200-224.................................      2.1

     -- Graphing Your History --

     A cheap version of a graph can be run to plot you progress
     over time.  To activate, enter the GR command.  This turns
     on the graph procedure.  A screen version is available but
     is not as meaningful due to the size of the graph.  It is
     advisable to sent it to disk or printer.  NOTE that a 132
     column printer (or 80 column in condensed mode) must be used
     to print the graph.   GC is an associated command that
     allows you to set the character used to plot your games.
     The upper end of the graph is 260 so if you average over -
     say 230 - we would not recommend that you use this feature.

     -- MATCHING a report --
     If you want to summarize only the last 20 games in a 100
     game file, you can specify these 20 using the MATCH command.
     Enter MATCH and a prompt will appear asking you for a value.
     Enter the number of games that you would like summarized.
     The matched value will stay in effect until it is turned
     off.  The STAT command will reveal the current MATCH
     setting.

     -- Page TWO --
     A second page of output can be generated to printer or disk.
     It is not available to screen.  To activate, enter PG2.

     -- Directory Listing --
     To view any file on disk, the DIR command is available.  It
     works just like DOS's so any wildcard will be accepted.  eg.
     DIR for all files that have .BCF extensions or DIR *.BWL for
     all summary files.

     -- Changing DIR's --
     CHD followed by a valid drive/path will do the trick.

     -- Deleting Files --
     You can kill off old files from within PINS.  Enter DEL
     followed by an existing file.  A confirming prompt will be
     offered prior to the execution.

     MPH Report
     ----------
     The MPH report allows you to check your ball speed.  You
     will need a digit stop watch that you can pick up for under
     10 bucks at most department stores.  What you do is run the
     MPH report, then print it.  (After you run it, exit to DOS
     and do a COPY MPH LPT1)

     Now take this print-out to the lanes with your ball and
     stopwatch.  Have some start the watch when your ball is
     released, stopping it at impact.  Read the watch, find the
     matching time on the MPH report - and bangzoom, you have
     your ball speed!


     SEE.COM

     SEE is a tiny public domain file viewer that works
     quite well for reviewing files on systems with limited
     disk space.

     To view a file, enter SEE [filename]

     Once the file appears, the up-down-left-right keys are
     used to navigate within the file.  You can jump to top
     or bottom using home and end.  [Pgup] and [Pgdn] are
     also activated to scroll the file 25 lines at a time.
     Be patient after pressed [End] or [Home] when reading
     the file from a floppy.

     SEE does not attempt to load the entire file into memory
     so you can use this program to view any size text file.

     When you are finished, hit the ESC key.


     TED.COM

     TED is a PD text editor.  If you would like to take a
     crack at entering your scores without BBASE, try this
     one.

     For example, if your name is BEN, you would enter:

     TED BEN.BCF

     What you should do is run BBASE first.  Enter a few
     scores, then write the compiler file using the W option.
     Doing this first will give you something to load into
     the editor.  When you see how BBASE writes these files,
     its then darn easy to add to your BCF file using an
     editor.

     Remember, you cannot edit BWL files with a text editor.
     This file is used exclusively by BBASE.


     PRMPT.COM

     PRMPT.COM is a tiny lil program that sets the PROMPT
     command. Many times, I have come across individuals that see
     only a

     C>

     This is not only boring but dangerous!   How many out there
     would do this...


     C>DEL *.*

     Not me!

     PRMPT requires that you have ANSI.SYS loaded.  ANSI is a
     file that comes with DOS.  All you need to do is put
     ANSI.SYS into your root directory and then include it in the
     CONFIG.SYS file.

     DEVICE=ANSI.SYS

     Use TED.COM to edit your CONFIG.SYS file.
     e.g.,  TED CONFIG.SYS

     This CONFIG.SYS file must also be in your root directory.
     Now reboot your computer and then run PRMPT.

     If you like this one, place it in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file so
     that this prompt appears each time you start you computer.

     Here's what PRMPT will display:

     c:\dbk                                                Date
                                                          Time

     If you're running a color monitor, yer in for a real treat!


     REGISTRATION
     ============
     Registration is free.  All that we ask is that you send
     a letter, postcard, cocktail napkin, whatever...
     indicating that you use the program and what you think
     of it.  I would be most interested in hearing you
     comments on PINS.  If you find a bug in PINS, send a
     blank disk for an updated copy.

     To obtain an update drop send a blank disk or dial into
     the DBK BBS.

     E. Kasemodel                        [313] 668-8111  (voice)
     401 Snyder Ave.                     [313] 662-9160  (24hr bbs)
     Ann Arbor, MI  48103

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