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wcPOST! v1.01, the Simple Message Poster
written by Stephen Barclay
Support available at:
The Taz's BBS
Node 1 - (616) 373-4231 - USR 28.8 v.34
Node 2 - (616) 373-4245 - Supra 14.4 v.32
FidoNet - 1:2201/59
Internet - sbarclay@tazbbs.bbs.net
Legalities:
wcPOST is distributed under the FREEWARE concept. As such I nor anyone
who distributes this software will be held responsible for any misfortunes
on your part. I make NO WARRANTY either written or implied.
You **** CAN ***** modify the supplied code for any application you see
fit to fulfill your BBS's needs. Although if you come up with something
GOOD please pass it along.
PLEASE READ WCPOST.HIS FOR VERSION CHANGES AND INFORMATION
What is wcPOST and it's features:
wcPOST simply put is a Auto-Message posting utility for Wildcat! v4.01
that will allow you to specify which security levels to send mail to or
not to send mail to.
* Allow you to send ANY TEXT file to a group of Users.
* wcPOST is Menu Operated and only requires simple input.
* Logging of Messages sent, and creation of an Error Log file
* Two different programs in one. There is one program which can
be run as an event, and one which can be run via the menu.
* You can have the Event wcPOST send YOU (SysOp) up to 5 different
text files. Up to 2 different Messages to All Users excluding one
security level. Also wcPOST will send a text file to any ONE
specific security level you specify. You can also have it send
a message to all!
Files:
wcpost.wcc - wcPOST (Event) wcCode file
wcpost_x.wcc - wcPOST (Menu) wcCode file
wcpost.wcx - wcPOST (Event) Compiled for Wildcat! v4.01 ONLY!
wcpost_x.wcx - wcPOST (Menu) Compiled for Wildcat! v4.01 ONLY!
wcpost.doc - The file you are reading
wcpost.cfg - wcPOST (Event) config file
wcpost.his - wcPOST history file, changes, information
Installation:
1. Unzip archive into your Wildcat Home Dir (Must!)
2. Start up Makemenu and add the wcPOST (Menu) to your SysOp menu.(This is
the wcpost_x.wcx file)
3. Edit WCPOST.CFG file to reflect the messages you would like to have
sent on a DAILY basis in your EVENT.
4. Add the following file to your EVENT.BAT or equalivent.
WILDCAT /R WCPOST.WCX
5. Load up Wildcat and give the wcpost_x.wcx a try. See how you like it.
6. That's it!
Help & Hints:
I wrote this program in hopes of learning the wcCODE language and further
my skills. It's purpose was to replace POSTMSTR (Joe Lamoine's). I have
hopefully succeeded with this by both offering a command line file (EVENT)
and also a Menu Operated (User friendly <g>) type of a Auto-Message Posting
utility. I could add may features to this if it was requested but at this
time it's over exceeded my expectations for it's use. So if you'd like to
be able to use it for something else let me know and I'd be glad to help.
Help .....
1. In it's first release there is not much for Error checking. I've
thrashed it as much as possible and I'm satisfied with the program.
If you do encounter any problems the I'd recommend DOUBLE checking
ALL FILE NAMES AND PATHS. This is where I've found most of my other
problems with the program.
2. Check the WCPOST.ERR file for any other information as to a problem
with wcPOST. Most of your information will be available through the
WCPOST.LOG file. I've set it up to log as much information as possible
to help in debugging.
3. If you are using the MSGTOSYSOPx to send yourself messages and after
the message is sent all you see in the body of the message is the actual
file name that you specified then the file is MISSING, double check the
name and location of the file.
Hints...
If you are not going to use one of the options in the WCPOST.CFG file
then leave it blank. If there is nothing specified it won't do anything,
make sense? If your going to use wcPOST to send general "Info" then I'd
recommend using the wcPOST (MENU) program. There is very little for you
to have to remember to operate this and it's much nicer <g>.
WCPOST.CFG used with WCPOST.WCX
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MSGTOSYSOP1=c:\wildcat\wcpro.txt
MSGTOSYSOP2=c:\wildcat\wcpost.log
MSGTOSYSOP3=c:\temp\newusers.lst
MSGTOSYSOP4=
MSGTOUSERSONLY=c:\wildcat\verifier.txt
MSGTOUSERSONLYSEC=NEWUSER
MSGTOUSERS1=
MSGTOUSERSNOT1=
MSGTOUSERS2=
MSGTOUSERSNOT2=
MSGTOALL=c:\wildcat\tazinfo.txt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Description :
MSGTOSYSOP1 - Specify the text file's directory and complete DOS name.
MSGTOSYSOP2 -
MSGTOSYSOP3 - This group will send the specified text files to the SysOp
MSGTOSYSOP4 - only.
MSGTOUSERSONLY - Specify the text file's directory and complete DOS name.
This is used to send ONLY to the next command's Security
Level
MSGTOUSERONLYSEC - Specify the Security Level to send the message to.
Please make sure this is a valid MAKEWILD Security Level.
MSGTOUSERS1 - Specify the text file's directory and complete DOS name.
MSGTOUSERS2 - These are used to send message to Users EXCEPT for the
specified security level's defined below. Please note that the
numbers correspond to one another.
MSGTOUSERSNOT1 - Specify the security level *NOT* to send the message to.
MSGTOUSERSNOT2 - These correspond with MSGTOUSERSx text files.
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Closing :
I hope I have left you with enough information to get the program up and
running. If you encounter any problems or need further assistance please
feel free to contact me at the above listed places at the start of this
DOC file.
I'd like to send a special thanks to Mustang Software for Wildcat! v4.00
and wcCODE. And I guess I better mention the wife so she dosen't feel left
out <g>. Thanks Dear, .... yeah I'm on my way to bed. Just a minute <g>