This command will immediately log the user off of your system in the
same manner as if they had chosen the GoodBye/Logoff function from the
menu system.
<0> (a zero not the letter O) QUIT WcRIPBRO
Syntax: <0>
This command will exit the WCRIPBRO program and return to WildCat!
Unless the GOTOMENU command has been activated by the user during their
WCRIPBRO session, the user will return to the same menu from which they
entered WCRIPBRO. (See <G> GOTOMENU function)
<G> GOTOMENU
Syntax: <G>[MenuName]
GOTOMENU is used if you wish to return your user to a different menu
in the WildCat! menu system from which they entered WcRIPBRO. This
command is usually "stacked" with one or more other commands, depending
upon a choice the user made, but can be a choice in and of itself by
using it alone with its associated BUTTON or MOUSE REGION defined on
your RIP PAGE.
This command will go to the menu specified by MenuName. The name must
be the same as the MENU NAME specified when the menu was created in
MAKEMENU.
Example: <G>MAIN MENU
<P> GOTOPREVIOUSPAGE
Syntax: <P>
This command will take the user to the PAGE from which they entered
the current PAGE or FORM.
Example: <P>
ALPHA LISTING OF WCRIPBRO WILDCAT! FUNCTION/UTILITY COMMANDS
<FF> ADDMARKFILE
Syntax : <FF>[FileName],[FileArea]
This command adds the FileName from FileArea to the Marked List for
Download. FileName must be a valid filename in the FileArea, and
FileArea must be accessible to the user.
Example: <FF>CBR32.ZIP,5
<FG> ADDMARKFILEDIRECT
Syntax : <FG>[FileSpec]
This command adds the FileSpec to the Marked List for Download. The file
does not have to exist in one of the WildCat! file area directories. The
FileSpec should contain complete drive, directory path and filename
information.
Example: <FG>D:\WC\THISFILE.ZIP
<ZA> ADDTIME ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <ZA>{-}TIME
This command is used to ADD or SUBTRACT Time to or from the user's
remaining On-Line time. Using the MINUS symbol will subtract the
specified time from the user's time left; otherwise, any positive
time indicated will add that amount of time to the user's time remaining.
<ZB> BEEP ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <ZB>
This command will cause both the console and the User's system to issue
a BEEP from the system speaker.
<GB> BULLETIN/BULLETINMENU
Syntax: <GB>[BulletinNumber]
This command will display either the Bulletin Menu or a specific
bulletin depending upon the existence of the OPTIONAL BulletinNumber.
If BulletinNumber is not included, the Bulletin Menu in the current
conference is displayed. If BulletinNumber is a valid bulletin number,
the specified bulletin from the current conference is displayed.
Example <GB> Displays Bulletin Menu in the current conference
Example <GB>2 Displays Bulletin #2 in the current conference
<ZC> CAPTURE ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <ZC>{ON|OFF}
This function opens or closes a capture file for the user's node number.
ON begins capture, OFF ends capture. The capture file, if it already
exists, will be appended to. If it does not exist at the time CAPTURE
is turned on, the file will be created.
<GZ> CHAIN/RUN ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <GZ>[Type][FileSpec]
This command will either chain to or run another WcCode program,
depending on the type designator. The program to be run is designated
in FileSpec. The two valid types are C for Chain, and R for Run. If
you chain to a program, you will leave WCRIPBRO and not return. Total
control is turned over to the Chained to program. If you RUN a program,
control is given to the new program, but upon its completion, the system
will return to WCRIPBRO, rather than to WildCat!.
Example: <GZ>CWcMail.WCX Chain to WcMail.WCX
Example: <GZ>RWcMail.WCX Run WcMail.WCX, then return to WCRIPBRO
<UC> CHANGESETTINGS
Syntax: <UC>
This command will allow the user to display and change their default
user settings exactly in the same manner as if they had chosen the Your
Settings item from the Menu System.
<GA> CHECKBULLETINS
Syntax: <GA>
This command will check for new bulletins since the user's last call.
If any are found, they will be presented with the normal display and
bulletin prompt options.
<MC> CHECKMAIL
Syntax: <MC>
This command will check to see if new mail is awaiting the caller.
If any is found, it will be listed. If none is found, a message will
be shown indicating that there is NO NEW MAIL.
<GC> CHECKNEWSLETTER
Syntax: <GC>
This command will check to see if the newsletter has been updated since
the user's last call. If so, it will be displayed in the same manner as
if the user had chosen the Newsletter function from the menu system. If
the newsletter has not been updated, no display is given.
<MM> COMMENT
Syntax: <MM>
This command will allow the user to compose and leave a message for the
SysOp in exactly the sam manner as if the user had chosen the Comments
to Sysop function from the Menu System.
<ZE> COPYFILE ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <ZE>[FromFileSpec],[ToFileSpec]
This command will copy the designated FromFileSpecification to the
ToFileSpecification. Complete Drive, Path and FileNames may be
designated.
<ZD> DELAY ***REGISTERD VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <ZD>[SECS]
This command will halt program execution for the specified time in
seconds. If a fraction of a second delay is required, a decimal may
be used. (i.e. .3 , .7 etc.)
<FH> DELETEFILE
Syntax: <FH>[FileName],[FileArea],[DiskToo]
This command deletes reference to the specified file in the specified file
area. If DiskToo is specified,(Non-Zero) then the file will also be
deleted from the disk.
Example : <FH>BADFILE.ZIP,3,1 will delete reference to the file and also
delete the file from the disk.
<MD> DELETEMESSAGE
Syntax: <MD>
This command allows the user to delete a message from the message
database(s), with exactly the same prompts and responses as if the
user had chosen the Kill Message function from the Menu System.
<FA> DISPLAYFILE
Syntax: <FA>[FileName]
This command will display the designated file to the user. The file
must exist in the current conference DISP directory, and have a .BBS
.SCR or .RIP extention.
<IF> DISPLAYFORMFILE ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <IF>[FileName]
This command will display a unique type of PAGE known as a FORMPAGE.
A FORM PAGE allows the user to interact by inputing information that
WcRIPBRO then stores in a file with the same name as the form, but
with an extention equal to a sequential number. Up to 999 responses
for any given form can be on the system at any given time.
FileName contains the filename of the FORMPAGE to be displayed. By
default WcRIPBRO will look for this file in the same directory as
all other PAGE display files; however, if Line #3 of WcRIPBRO.CFG
contains a valid drive and directory path, it will use this as the
location from which to retrieve the FORMPAGE.
Responses from FORMPAGES will, by default be stored in the display
file directory, unless line #4 of WcRIPBRO.CFG contains a valid
drive and directory path, in which case the responses will be stored
in that directory.
<FG> DISPLAYGROUPFILES
Syntax: <FG>
This command will check the GROUP###.LST files for the user's name,
and if found the appropriate files, if any will be displayed.
<GH> DISPLAYHELP
Syntax: <GH>[FileName]
This command will display the help file designated by FileName. The
FileName must exist in the HELP directory.
Example: <GH>BROWS.HLP
<UM> DISPLAYMENU
Syntax: <UM>[FileName]
This command will display the menu specified by FileName. The file must
exist in the MENU directory of the current conference.
<DP> DISPLAYPAGE
Syntax: <DP>[FileName]
This is the command that is used to traverse from one page to another. To
go to another page using a BUTTON or MOUSE REGION on the screen, define
the BUTTON or REGION, and in the Text to Send field place the <DP>
command followed by the filename (including extention) for the PAGE you
wish to have displayed.
Example : <DP>GRAPHPG.RIP will display the file GRAPHPG.RIP from
the current display directory when the
associated BUTTON or MOUSE REGION is
clicked.
<GP> DISPLAYPROMPT
Syntax: <GP>[Prompt Number]
This command will display the prompt designated by Prompt Number.
Example <GP>1134
<FQ> DISPLAYTEXTFILE
Syntax: <FQ>[FileSpec]
This command will display the file designated by FileSpec. FileSpec
may contain a drive, directory path and filename.
Example <FQ>D:\LOOKUP\PHONELST.TXT
<GD> DOOR
Syntax: <GD>[Door Number]
This command will run the door specified by Door Number. Refer to
your WildCat! manual for methods, cautions and caveats when using doors.
Example: <GD>3
<GE> DOORMENU
Syntax: <GE>
This command will display the door menu if it exists, and in the
same manner as if the user had selected the DOOR MENU entry from the
Menu System.
<FD> DOWNLOAD
Syntax: <FD>[FileName],[FileArea]
This command will allow the user to download one or more files. It will
give the same prompts, responses and displays as if the user had chosen
the Download function from the Menu System. FileName and FileArea are
optional parameters, and if used will utilize the specified FileName and
numeric FileArea as the DOWNLOAD Parameters instead of prompting the
user for them.
<FB> EDITFILE
Syntax: <FB>[FileSpec]
This command allows the user to use the editor to edit the file designated
by FileSpec. FileSpec can contain a drive, directory path and filename.
Example: <FB>MYFILE.ASC
<FE> EDITMARKLIST
Syntax: <FE>
This command will allow the user to edit the list marked for downloading
in exactly the same manner as if they had chosen the Edit Marked List
function from the Menu System.
<ME> ENTERMESSAGE
Syntax: <ME>
This command will allow the user to compose a message with the same
prompts and responses as if they had chosen the Enter Message function
from the Menu System.
<IQ> EXIT FORMPAGE ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
This command will exit the user from the FORMPAGE display without any
further action, and without saving any data already retrieved from the
user. The user will be immediately returned to the PAGE from which
they entered the FORMPAGE.
NOTE: TO INSURE SYSTEM INTEGRITY, ONCE A USER HAS ENTERED A FORMPAGE, YOU
SHOULD ONLY ALLOW THEM TWO MEANS OF EXITING THAT PAGE:
1. USING EXIT FORMPAGE
2. USING SAVEFORMPAGERESPONSES
Do NOT use the PREVIOUSPAGE, or other commands, which may confuse the
sofware which is in a userinteractive mode.
<FI> FILEINFO
Syntax: <FI>[FileName],[FileArea]
This command will display the Extended File Information in the same manner
as if the user had chosen the File Info function from the Menu System. If
no FileName and FileArea are specified, the user will be prompted for them.
If they are used, FileName should be the name of a file that exists in the
FileArea. FileArea is the numeric designator for the file area to be used.
Example: <FI>MyFile.ZIP,3 will display INFO on MYFILE.ZIP in Area # 3
<GG> GOODBYE/HANGUP
Syntax: <GG>[Type]
This command will log the user off of the system. If the type is 0,
then the system will hang up with no notification to the user. If the
Type is 1, the normal logoff procedure and displays are used.
Example: <GG>0 The system will hangup with no user notification
Example <GG>1 The system will respond as if the user had used the
GoodBye function from the Menu System.
<GF> HELLOFILES
Syntax <GF>
This command will display the Hello Files in the same manner as if they
had used the Hello Files function from the Menu System. In order for
this function to operate there must be at least one file in the DISP
directory with the designation HELLO1.BBS through HELLO9.BBS. The system
will display any of these that it encounters.
<GI> HELPLEVEL
Syntax <GI>
This command allows the user to choose their help level in with the same
prompts and responses as if the user had chosen the Help Level function
from the Menu System.
<GJ> JOIN
Syntax: <GJ>[Conference Number]
This command will immediately put the user into the specified conference.
Example <GJ>3 will put the user into conference # 3
<XK> KEYWORDDEFINE ***REGISTERED VERSION - OPTION UTILITY***
Syntax: <XK>[Keyword]
This command will associate the Keyword with the present PAGE. However,
the program WcRPIDX.WCX must be run to build the INDEX FILE. See
description towards the top of this file.
Example : <XK>HELP Will associate the KEYWORD 'HELP' with this Page
NOTE: You may have as many or as few KEYWORDs associated with any given
PAGE as you deem necessary.
<XS> KEYWORDSEARCH ***REGISTERED VERSION - OPTION UTILITY***
Syntax: <XS>
This command initiates the WcRIPBRO KEYWORD Search Utility that will allow
the user to key in a search string, including use of the AND, OR and NOT
operators to limit the search. If items are found using the user's
search criteria, they will be listed on the screen for the user to pick
a subject. If none are found, a screen will display "NO INFORMATION FOUND"
for 3 seconds.
<FK> KILL
Syntax: <FK>[FileSpec]
This command will DELETE/ERASE the file specified by FileSpec.
Example: <FK>E:GARBAGE.TXT
<FL> LISTFILES
Syntax: <FL>[FileArea]
This command will list all of the available files in the files database
using the same prompts, displays and responses as if the user had chosen
the List Files function from the Menu System. All system limitations as
to accessibility, passwords, charges, etc. are the same as if the user
were directly in WildCat! If the optional parameter FileArea is not used
the user will be presented with a list of file areas from which to choose.
If FileArea is specified, the listing of that area will begin automatically.
FileArea is the numeric value that specifies the desired file area.
<FM> LISTFILESDATE
Syntax: <FM>[FileArea]
This command operates exactly like LISTFILES <FL>, except that the user
is given the option to choose files for listing by date criteria. If the
optional parameter FileArea is not used the user will be presented with a
list of file areas fro which to choose. If FileArea is specified, the
listing of that area will begin automatically. FileArea is the numeric
value that specifies the desired file area.
<UL> LOCATEUSER
Syntax: <UL>
This command will prompt for a username and subsequently display details
pertaining to that user. The command operates exactly as if the user had
chosen the Verify a User function from the Menu System.
<XN> NAMEPAGE ***REGISTERED VERSION - KEYWORD SEARCH OPTION***
Syntax: <XN>[Page Name or Description]
This command is used in conjunction with the WcRIPBRO KEYWORD Search
Utility. It allows you to Name or provide a description for any PAGE.
This name or description will be used in the KEYWORD Search Display to
show the user the subject matter of the PAGE.
<GN> NEWSLETTER
Syntax: <GN>
This command will display the Newsletter exactly in the same manner as
if the user had chosen the Newsletter function from the Menu System.
<SP> PAGESYSOP
Syntax: <SP>
This command will page the SysOp in exactly the same manner, and with
the same constraints as if the user had chosen the Page Sysop function
from the Menu System.
<PP> PAGEUSER
Syntax: <PP>
This command will allow the user to send up to 4 lines of text to a
specified user. The command operates exactly as if the user had chosen
the Page User function from the Menu System.
<GQ> QUESTIONNAIRE/QUESTIONNAIREMENU
Syntax: <GQ>[Questionnaire Number]
If the Questionnaire Number is present, the user will be presented
with the designated questionnaire exactly as if they had chosen it
from the Questionnaire Menu in the Menu System. If no Questionnaire
Number parameter is present, the user is presented with the Questionnaire
Menu as if they had chosen that function from the Menu System.
Example : <GQ> will display the Questionnaire Menu.
Example : <GQ>3 will run Questionnaire # 3 for the user.
<GO> QUOTEOFTHEDAY
Syntax: <GO>
This command will display a quote from the QUOTES.BBS file if it exists
in the DISP directory of the current conference.
<MR> READMESSAGES
Syntax: <MR>
This command will allow the user to read messages as allowed in the
current conference. The command presents the same prompts, displays
and responses as if the user had chosen the Read Messages function from
the Menu System.
<FR> READTEXTFILE
Syntax: <FR>[FileName],[FileArea]
This command allows the user to read the contents of a text file in the
files area, and provides the same prompts, displays and responses as if
the user had chosen the Read Text File option from the Menu System. if
the optional FileName and FileArea are specified the Read will commence
utilizing that information. FileName must be a valid filename in the
specified area. FileArea is the numeric value designating the File Area.
If these parameters are omitted the user will be prompted for the
information.
<FP> RECEIVEFILE
Syntax: <FP>[FileSpec],[Protocol]
This command will receive (Upload) a file from the user and name and place
it as specified by FileSpec. If the optional numeric value Protocol is
specified, then that Protocol will be used. Otherwise the user will be
prompted for the Protocol to use.
<IS> SAVEFORMPAGERESPONSES ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY*
Syntax: <IS>
This command will place responses input by the user in a FORMPAGE into
a response file with the same name as the FORMPAGE, but utilizing a
sequential number as the file extention. This allows for up to 999
responses for a particular FORMPAGE to remain on the system at any given
time. By default, the response file will be placed in the default
display directory designated in Line #1 of WcRIPBRO.CFG, unless a
different Drive and Directory path is given on Line #4 of the config
file.
Once the response file has been written, WcRIPBRO will return the user
to the PAGE from which the FORMPAGE had been entered.
<MS> SCANMESSAGES
Syntax: <MS>
This command scans the messages in the message base utilizing a variety
of options as designated by the user. The command operates in exactly
the same manner as if the user had chosen the Scan Messages function from
the Menu System.
<FS> SEARCHFILES
Syntax: <FS>
This command searches the files area by KEYWORD, and operates in exactly
the same manners as if the user had chosen the Search Files function from
the Menu System.
<FT> SENDFILE
Syntax: <FT>[FileSpec],[Protocol]
This command will download the file designated by FileSpec to the user,
FileSpec can contain any valid drive, directory path and filename. If
the optional numeric value Protocol is specified, then that Protocol
will be used for the file transfer; otherwise the user will be prompted
for the protocol to be used.
Example : <FT>E:\GPH\GIF\NICEPIC.GIF
<UN> SETLOGONNAME
Syntax: <UN>[Name],[Logon Parameters]
This command will set the information in Name into the What is Your Name
prompt at the time of logon instead of prompting the user for that
information. The optional logon parameters are parameters that would be
subsequently passed to a LOGON.WCX program. This command is normally
used if you utilize WCRIPBRO as a PRELOG.WCX program; however, you must
remember that this will only work for users with RIP capability.
<GW> SHELL
Syntax: <GW>[Command] [Directory]
This command will SHELL to DOS and execute the designated command. The
command can be any .EXE .COM .BAT or valid DOS command. Additionally,
the directory in which the action should occur can be specified in
Directory. The system will change to the specified Directory before
executing the command.
Example: <GW>[C:\DOS\ABC.BAT D:\OOPS\
<GT> STATISTICS
Syntax: <GT>
This command will display the system statistics exactly as if the user
had chosen the Display System Statistics function from the Menu System.
<SA> SYSOPACTIVITY ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <SA>
This command displays the contents of the Activity log file, and operates
exactly as if the user had chosen the Activity Log function from the Menu
System. This command is restricted to use by users with the SYSOP
security level only.
<SC> SYSOPCHAT ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <SC>
This command enters the Sysop chat mode as if the SysOp had used the F6 Key. This command is restricted to use by users with the SYSOP security level only.
<SD> SYSOPDOWNLOAD ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <SD>[FilePath}
This command allows the Sysop to download file even if the file is not
in the normal files database. FilePath must be specified to indicate
the drive and directory from which any file must come. The Sysop will
be prompted for the name of the file to download. If no file is specified,
the command quits. This command is restricted to use by users with the
SYSOP security level only.
<SL> SYSOPERASELOG ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax <SL>
This command allows the SysOp the erase the Activity log for a specified
node, and operates utilizing the same prompts, displays and responses a
s if the SysOp had used the Erase Activity Log function from the Menu
System. This command is restricted to use by users with the SYSOP
security level only.
<SE> SYSOPEVENTS ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax <SE>
This command allows the SysOp to manage system events in exactly the
same manner as if the Manage System Events function of the Menu System
had been chosen. This command is restricted to use by users with the
SYSOP security level only.
<SF> SYSOPFILES ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <SF>
This command accesses the Sysop's files menu exactly as if the SysOp
Files function had been chosen from the Menu System. This command is
restricted to use by users with the SYSOP security level only.
<SN> SYSOPNODES ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <SN>
This command allows SysOp access to node management exactly in the same
manner as if the Node Management function of the Menu System had been
chosen. This command is restricted to use by users with the SYSOP
security level only.
<SS> SYSOPSTATUS ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <SS>
This command displays the status of the databases in exactly the same
manner as if the Status of Databases function had been chosen from the
Menu System. This command is restricted to use by users with the SYSOP
security level only.
<SU> SYSOPUPLOAD ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax : <SU>[FilePath]
This command allows a SysOp to upload a file into the directory specified
by filepath. This command is restricted to use by users with the SYSOP
security level only.
<SV> SYSOPUSERS ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <SV>
This command displays the user data base in the same manner as if the
SysOp had chosen the User Database function of the Menu System. THis
command is restricted to use by users with the SYSOP security level
only.
<ZI> UPDATEICONS ***REGISTERED VERSION ONLY***
Syntax: <ZI>[ICONSpec]
This command will inventory the user's system for icons required for
operation of this (or any other) PAGE set. The names of these icons
should be kept in the file designated by ICONSpec, in the following
configuration. For every ICON you wish the user to have, there should
be one line with the ICON file name by itself (i.e. WcRIPBRO.ICN), and
a second line with the full Drive, Directory Path and FileName
specification of the ICON file. These should alternate through the
ICONSPEC file, witht he ICON file names on odd numbered lines, and
their respective drive, directory and filename specifications on the
next even numbered line.
Other than supplying this file for system reference, the update of
the user's icons will occur automatically.
<FU> UPLOAD
Syntax: <FU>
This command allows the user to upload a file to the system, and
operates with the same prompts, displays and responses as if the user
had chosen the Upload a File function from the Menu System.
<UD> USERLIST
Syntax: <UD>
This command displays the current user list int he same manner as if
the User List function had been chosen from the Menu System.
<FV> VIEWFILE
Syntax: <FV>[FileName],[FileArea]
This command allows the user to view the contents of a compressed or
archived file in exactly the same manner as choosing the View Vile
option of the Menu System. If the optional parameters are used, the
ViewFile will commence with the FileName and FileArea information.
FileName specifies a valid file in the numeric parameter FileArea. If
these parameters are omitted, the user will be prompted for the
information.
<UW> WHOISONLINE
Syntax: <UW>
This command displays a list of callers currently on line to the system,
and in exactly the same manner as if the user had chosen the Who Is